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New Control Processor Features Even More Processing Power and Expansion Capabilities
SHAKOPEE, Minn. -- Nov. 15, 2012 -- Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that it has begun shipping the latest version of its popular XP-8 remote control processor: the XP-8s. Offering all of the control interface options of its predecessor, the accelerated XP-8s kicks control into high gear with a faster processor, more internal memory, and an SD card for an additional 4GB of Flash memory.
The XP-8s' processing power has been boosted with a new 532MHz i.MX processor, which is more than twice as fast as the XP-8. This translates into better performance, expanded two-way driver support, and faster system file downloads. To take the capabilities of the XP-8s even further, the amount of internal non-volatile Flash memory has been upgraded to 128MB, which is four times more than its predecessor. In addition, each unit will ship with a 4GB SD Flash card to provide plenty of storage for large residential and commercial installations.
"The XP-8 processor has been one of RTI's most popular products, and lies at the heart of countless control systems of all sizes and complexities around the world. With the XP-8s, we are taking its performance to the next level," said Pete Baker, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. "For integrators in both residential and commercial installations, harnessing the XP-8s' advanced control options and extra power opens the door to larger projects."
Designed for large-scale and complex projects, the XP-8s remote control processor combines a real-time/multi-tasking operating system with tremendous expandability. The XP-8s offers an abundance of advanced control options, including eight two-way RS-232 ports, IR ports, built-in relays, and sense inputs. An Ethernet port provides RTiPanel support and IP control for complete whole-house or facility control of A/V, lighting systems, thermostats, multi-room audio, and more, from nearly anywhere in the world. Additionally, the processor features an astronomical clock, allowing for events or commands to take place automatically.
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About Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI)
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is a leading control systems manufacturer offering innovative, sophisticated, and user-friendly devices for professionally installed electronic systems. The company's wide array of award-winning handheld and in-wall universal controllers, central processors, audio distribution systems, and accessories are marketed exclusively through a worldwide network of professional integrators. For complete control and monitoring over electronic systems from virtually anywhere in the world, the power of RTI is available on iPhone(R), iPod touch(R), iPad(R), and Android(TM) devices through the company's RTiPanel application, just as the award-winning RTI Virtual Panel program offers access and control via any PC running Microsoft(R) Windows(R). All RTI solutions are programmed through the company's world-renowned Integration Designer(R) software, easily allowing dealers to provide a completely customizable user interface for intuitive command over the entire electronics system.
Founded in 1992 with a committed focus on the custom installation market, RTI offers a number of award-winning support and incentive programs to its dealers, including educational opportunities through the Advanced Control University (ACU), and the popular Control Bucks and Dealer Accommodation programs. In addition, through RTI's Integration Partner Program, the company has reached out to manufacturers across the industry to ensure that RTI products integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of components and systems.
Additional information on RTI and its innovative control solutions is available at www.rticorp.com.
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Being a Liberal in Russia is a risky vocation, as putting one's head above the parapet politically is an invitation to harrassment, arrest, criminal proceedings and heafty fines or imprisonment. High profile anti-establishment activists such as Pussy Riot get lots of foreign media attention and noises of sympathy from the outside world, of course, but even in their case that did not stop two of their number being sentenced to two years detention each in different gulags. Alas, as the leader of Russia's Liberal Party Yabloko, Sergei Mitrokhin, detailed in a speech at Westminster this lunchtime, the long arm of President Putin's law is getting firmer. He highlighted three aspects of particular concern regarding the current political situation in Russia and the crackdown against Liberal forces. First, there are the political reprisals, which have seen key Yabloko activists charged — often on false evidence — for demanding action against high-level corruption, for example. Second, Sergei stressed the hardening of laws and the suppression of civil rights under various amendments to the legal and civil codes. One good (i.e. bad) example is an amendment which will mean that Russian NGOs receiving grants from international bodies must now register as "foreign agents". And last but not least in the litany of adverse developments, is what Sergei called the "clericalisation of the state", in other words the way that a very conservative form of Russian Orthodoxy has now been melded into a state ideology which is dangerously nationalistic, anti-Western and anti-Liberal. Today's gathering, at Portcullis House, was sponsored by Simon Hughes MP, Lord Alderdice and Liberal International, and in the discussion period after Sergei Mitrokhin's speech I inquired exactly what helpful actions groups such as LI and the British Liberal Democrats can take to help Yabloko, without jeopardising its activists. Training in election strategies and techniques is something that I and others from the LibDems have done in various parts of the world, through the all-party Westminster Foundation for Democracy, and that may be the best answer — other than heartfelt moral support.
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All Has Been Revealed In The Case Of Jon Benet Ramsey
It's the murder documentary that had Australia hooked last night and will do so again tonight.
The murder of JonBenet Ramsey has been a mystery for 20 years and had gripped the world as nobody has ever been charged.
However, on Tuesday night, all will be revealed by the team researching the case for The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey and they think ''In the last 15 minutes of our special on Monday evening, 100 percent absolutely the viewers will know who this team of experts suspects as having killed JonBenét, no questions about it," said prosecutor James R. Fitzgerald, a retired FBI supervisory special agent and forensic linguistic profiler.
The team was assembled by American network CBS and includes retired FBI supervisory special agent and profiler Jim Clemente; world-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee; former chief investigator for the District Attorney in Boulder, Colo., James Kolar; and leading forensic pathologist Dr. Werner Spitz.
However, by the crack team of investigators saying who they think killed JonBenet does not mean anybody will be arrested for her murder.
Fitzgerald says "I'm a linguist and words mean things, so it's how we define solve. It's going to be up to a prosecutor's office and maybe a police department to actually put handcuffs on someone. Whether that happens, working as private citizens now, we can only go so far."
The Case Of: JonBenét Ramsey concludes tonight at 8:40 p.m. on Channel 9.


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The following list of Valentine comments includes kids whose names start with K-Z. To move to different letters, click the links at the bottom of the page.
Kendra, 12, likes Darrick. "He knows just how to take my breath away."
Kiara, 12, likes Doug. She loves Ronnie. "We just have something there that will never go away."
K.S., 12, likes and loves Brian. "He is a good person."
Kaleigh, 11, likes and loves Vin. She looks at his picture.
Kelly, 10, likes and loves John. She likes everything about him.
Karelle, 10, likes Michal and loves Robert. "He understands me a lot and always makes me laugh."
Kay, 11, loves her mom because she's sweet.
Katherine, 10, likes Jake because he's funny, cute, and kind.
Kellie, 12, likes Collin and loves Tanner. They're both funny and cute.
Katelin, 10, likes Ashton.
Kate, 16, likes Jared. She says "hi" to him in the halls.
Kemiesha, 12, likes Jamarquise. "I like him because he is funny." She loves Shaquille because he's nice.
Kimberly, 13, likes and loves Derek. "He's a hottie and he makes me laugh."
Krissy, 17, loves her boyfriend, John. They've been dating for "five beautiful and wonderful years!"
Kylee, 10, likes Drake and loves Cesar.
Kristyn, 11, likes Simon and loves Michael. "He's cool and cool to be with."
Kaitlynn, 9, likes Chase because "he tries to cheer me up when I am sad."
Known, 10, likes Rose.
Kiara, 8, likes and loves Savon. Why? "I can't tell you."
Karly, 12, likes Paul, whom she's known for a long time. She loves Grant. "He has F-I-N-E written all over him. Can you say 'hotty?' "
Kate, 11, likes Matthew because he cares for everyone.
Kathleen, 9, likes her friend, Kat. She loves Cody, her boyfriend.
Kassandra, 12, likes Miguel because he's a gentleman. She loves her mom and dad. "They are really good parents. And they spoil me too much."
Kayla, 10, likes Gordon because he's nice and cute.
Kearstin, 10, likes Quinten and loves William. "He laughs at my jokes, which makes me happy."
Katie, 17, likes and loves Bob. "He's cute."
Kristina, 12, likes Trent because he's cute.
Katherine, 10, likes Dakota because he's nice, cute, kind, honest, respectful, sweet, and smart.
Kaitlin, 11, likes Michael. She flirts with him and messes up his hair in science class.
Kevin, 11, likes his friend Steven. He loves Mindy and kisses her.
Kim, 12, likes Joe. She's his girlfriend.
Kaly, 15, likes Austen. "We say all the time, 'I love you." Sometimes, he says that to me and sometimes I say that to him. He is in my class and that is why I LOVE HIM SO MUCH."
Katie, 12, likes Matt because he's cute. "I hit him."
Katie, 9, likes and loves Justin. He's "cute and extremely sweet."
Kalbe, 7, likes Parker because he's funny. She loves Taylor because he's sweet.
Kati, 10, likes Jared.
Kristy, 14, likes Terry and loves Kevin. Kevin is hilarious, she says.
Kate, 11, likes and loves Brandon. She thinks he's funny.
Kiran, 14, loves Vichitra because she's nice and kind.
Kassy, 12, likes Ross. To show she cares by "talking nice and complimenting him."
Ky, 15, likes Sonia and loves Teri.
Kaitlin likes C.J. because he's cute and nice.
Kat, likes Madi, because "she is my bestestestestestestest friend eva." And she loves James.
Katie, 11, likes Jake. "He plays percussion and is on my soccer team. Plus, he danced the waltz with me in my school Christmas program."
Kelsey, 11, likes Austin and loves Connor. "I call him every night."
Kevin, 10, likes no one. "No one's fine for me."
Kendra, 11, likes and loves Bryce because he's nice and sweet. She shows she cares by "being myself."
Kaya, 10, likes Marcus. "I will show I care by spending time with him, smiling, saying 'hi' everyday, stuff like that."
Krystin, 14, likes and loves her mom and dad. She also likes her pets, Oreo and Snowball.
Kevin, 9, likes Krista because she is pretty. He shows he likes her by "showing her respect."
Kyle, 11, likes Allison because she's "hot."
Katie, 13, likes Benny because he's cute and nice to her. To show she cares, Katie is nice to him, teases him (in a nice way) and smiles at him.
Kelsey, 8, likes Jacob because he's funny. She loves Andrew because he's sweet.
Kelsey, 10, likes Shannon. "He is really nice and does not think I'm invisible like everybody else."
Katelyn, 11, loves Daniel because "he's totally cute, funny, and nice."
Kassidy, 9, likes and loves Derek. She shows him by walking with him.
Khadijah, 10, likes Dominic because he's cute and smart. "I think he likes me," she says. Khadijah shows she likes Dominic by telling him jokes.
Kristin, 9, likes Austin because he's nice and funny. She shows she cares by helping him in school.
Kirsty, 9, likes Mitchell because he's so cute.
Katie, 11, likes K.C. She shows she cares by giggling.
Kelsey, 9, likes Joey because he's cute. She loves her dad because he takes care of her.
Katie, 12, likes Danny and loves her dad. "He is always there for me."
Keelie, 10, loves Justin because he's healthy, fit, and cute.
Kyla, 13, says she likes herself - Kyla! To show it, she takes care of herself. She loves her whole family because they are kind.
Kelly, 9, likes Squeaky, Steve, and Jake because they are cute.
Korey, 11, likes Cody because he is cute.
Kellie, 12, likes her friend LoLo. "We are always going to be BFF (best friends forever)!"
Kayla, 14, likes Popz and loves Esteban. She gives him attention.
Kaitlin, 10, likes and loves Tom. She shows she cares by being nice to him.
Karla, 14, likes and loves Steven. She will show she cares by giving him a Valentine's Day card.
Kelsey, 10, likes Kodi "because he is my type."
Keileen, 9 1/2, likes Hailey. "I always make her laugh."
Kelsey, 10, loves her dad and hugs him.
Kaitlyn, 8, likes Wacy because he's nice to her.
Lizzie, 12, likes Landis. "He's not one of those 'Touch my hair and I'll kill you' kinda guys. He's sweet and old fashioned. He holds the door open for me and my best friend, Cayla." Lizzie loves the actor Oliver James. "I watch (the movie) 'What A Girl Wants' over and over again. I know all of his lines."
Leah, 11, likes James. She loves Thomas. "He's funny, kind, and good at art."
Lisa, 10, likes and loves Peyton because he's cute and funny. She is his friend.
Laquisha, 11, likes Saul and loves Steven.
Lili Kate likes Lui. "He is my best friend."
Laura, 12, likes William, Robert, Jeremy, Josh, Jake, and Cody. They're always there for me when I need them."
Logan, 10, likes and loves Danielle. He shows her by "smiling in the hall."
Leah, 10, likes Abby because "she is a brilliant friend." She loves Thomas "because he is fit and he also loves animals."
Lily, 15, likes Gregory. "He is soooooo cute and has a weird personality."
LaQuinta, 13, likes AJ. "I love him with all my heart."
Laura, 10, likes Bethney. She is nice and is always there for me."
Lauren, 11, likes and loves Trey. She thinks his hair is "hot."
Lizzet, 9, likes and loves her mommy and daddy.
Lillie, 10, likes Corey. She spends time with him.
Lila, 13, likes Trevor because "he is a dare devil"
Laura, 14, loves Robert and tells him so.
Lily, 10, likes her best friend, Holly. She loves Adam, who is cute and funny.
Liam, 12, likes and loves Charlie, who is funny. "She is beautiful."
Layla, 10, loves Andrew because he's a good friend.
Larry, 11, likes Maria because she's really cute. He loves Bianca because she's really pretty. He shows he cares by giving her roses.
Lewis, 8, likes Sera because she's "lovely."
Linda, 12, likes Paul because he's funny and caring.
Lucy, 9, likes Jake because he's friendly and funny.
Luzmary, 12, likes Carlos. "He has a nice smile and big owl eyes." She loves her mom, so she listens to her and takes care of her.
Luke, 6, likes science!
Luisa, 10, likes Christian, who she nicknamed B.C. She loves her whole family. "I love them because they're loving and caring."
Lynsey, 12, loves David and they have been in the same school together for 7 years. "I say 'thank you' when he does something nice, like holds the door open for me. I also hang out with him and wait for him in between classes."
Lauren, 12, likes Dalton, John, and Kyle because they are nice and "kewl."
Lisa, 9, likes Bobby because he's nice.
Lisa, 9, likes her family because they are nice and helpful.
Lee, 13, loves mom because "she's part of my family."
Louisa, 10, likes Jamie because he's cute and funny. She gives him presents.
Lauren, 17, likes Loraine because she looks after her.
Leanne, 12, likes and loves Jamie.
Lu Lu, 15, loves Scott because he's lovely.
Lucy, 10, likes Reece.
Liz, 12, likes Aaron "because he's my boyfriend and I love him."
Laura, 9, likes Alex. She laughs at his jokes and is nice to him.
Leonor, 14, likes Chris and loves Tina.
Laina, 12, likes Stephen and loves Jake. Stephen is nice and Jake "always has a positive attitude."
Lindsey, 12, likes and loves Jordan. She thinks he's a good friend.
Laura, 11, likes Joey because he's popular.
Laurie, 10, likes Jeremy. She eats lunch with him.
Louise, 13, likes Kevin and loves Jack. They're both cute.
Malachi, 11, likes Shakyra. "I like her because she is in a gifted program with me. She has flava and attitude!"
Mike, 13, didn't want to name names but he did say: "Girls - they're cute."
Max, 11, likes Samantha because she's cute and has a great personality.
Maggie, 12, likes her best friend, Elyse.
Mikaela, 10, likes Matthew who is funny and smart and has a great sense of humor.
McCall, 10, likes and loves Justin. She shows she cares by "teasing him and calling him names."
Michelle, 13, likes Conor. "He is the nicest, sweetest person I know. His smile can light up a room."
Miranda, 12, likes Austin. She calls him and "helps him with life problems."
Miriam, 12, likes Fransisco. She loves her mom. "She gives me food and shelter. I love her."
Michael, 13, loves Samantha. "She's just my type."
Maha, 10, likes and loves her little brother, Ibrahim, and her little sister, Huda. They can say little words. She changes their diapers and tries to be a good big sister.
Mia, 12, likes Mike because he's fun to be around. She laughs at his jokes "even when they are terrible." Mia loves her Papa (her grandpa) because he takes care of her.
Maggie, 12, likes and loves Frank. He doesn't say bad words, she says. "He is beautiful."
Megan, 11, likes William and Jane. "They are my best friends! Everyone should have friends like them!"
Mimi, 11, likes Erick because he's smart.
MaryEllen, 10, likes Cody and shows it by helping him.
Mia, 11, likes Kyle because he's "soooooooooooooooooo cute." She looks at him a lot and sometimes doesn' t pay attention to her work!
Miranda, 13, likes Dylan. She thinks he's funny.
Monica, 13, likes Andy because he's a nice guy. She loves the singer, Usher, and has lots of his posters.
Mari, 12, likes Tevin because he's cute
Matthew, 9, likes Laura because she's funny.
Madison, 8, likes and loves Tom.
Michael, 12, likes his friend Eric. "He is very funny." Michael loves his mom because she takes care of him.
Milleena, 9, likes Dasen. "He's a hero."
Maggie, 10, likes Sam but she's too shy to show it. "He is nice, cute, and likes cars."
Madison, 11, likes Josh. "Whenever I see him, I get butterflies in me."
Mattea, 9, likes and loves Marcus. "He has blond hair and blue eyes and he is a funny person."
Maudly, 11, loves Danby. "He's fine" and has a good personality.
Marvin, 12, likes Tierra. "I always hug her and sometimes say 'hi.' "
Madison, 10, likes Mitchell who is cute and nice. She shows she cares by "being annoying!"
Madi, 14, likes Kat because she's an amazing friend and makes her laugh when she's feeling down. Madi loves Murray because "he's da bestest person in da world - cute, cute, cute!"
Millie, 10, loves Ben because "he is very nice and funny and he also cares about me."
Mercedes, 11, loves Andy because he's funny and kind. She shows she cares by saying hello to him.
Martha, 10, likes Blake. "I think of him as just a friend, but it gets confusing sometimes." They have the same interests and talk a lot.
Marcia, 11, likes Micah and loves Andrew. She tells them how she feels.
Michelle, 11, likes Alanzo because he's cute and has a "cool personality." Michelle shows she cares by "being myself."
Malisa, 14, likes Josh. "He is always nice to me." She loves her mom and tells her so.
Marix, 11, likes Maca.
Monica, 8, loves her sister Genesis. "She is very funny and smart for a baby."
Mary, 10, likes Emilio because he's a good friend and funny.
Michaela, 10, likes Gabe and loves Tristan. She laughs at his jokes.
Maggie, 12, likes Mike because he's nice. "But when he says mean stuff to me I just can't be nice to him."
Marquise, 12, likes David. "I hope this Valentine's Day he notices me." Marquise loves her mom. "She gives me joy."
Morgan, 12, likes Chad. She calls him and gave him gifts at holiday time.
Melissa, 10, loves Nick. She thinks he's funny and writes him love notes.
Myra, 12, likes and loves Todd. "He is cute and has a good personality."
Madeline, 15, likes Stuart. "I only see him once a year but we play soccer against each other and get along well."
Mandy, 13, likes Gin'u.
Mike, 10, likes his mom because she's nice. He loves Taylor so he's nice to her.
Mackenzie, 9, loves David. He is nice to her so she is nice to him.
Mea, 10, likes Illian because he's cute. She loves Jacob. To show she cares, she smiles at him and wears trendy clothes.
Monica, 12, likes Walter. "He is nice and caring." She talks to him and gives him hugs.
Mely, 15, likes Kevin and loves Miguel.
None of your business, 12, likes Pat. "He is sooooooooooooooo cute n' cool I mean REALLY cute!"
Natto, 13, likes Blaize.
Nikki, 15, likes her best friend Emily. She loves Chris, who is polite, generous, and cute.
Natalia, 9, likes John because he's cute.
Nicole, 13, likes Beau.
Nick, 11, likes Ally and loves Jazmine. "She loves all the stuff I do."
Nelson, 11, likes Rebecca. "She is fun, nice, and flirty."
Nicky, 13, likes Shirley. She loves Bobby. "I love him because he is supportive of me and he thinks I'm great."
Nicole, 10, likes C.J. "He's great."
Nebyu, 10, likes Alison. She is cute and smart, he says. "I want to marry her." He loves his mom, too. "She supports me in any way she can and she will always love me."
Nicola, 10, likes Olivia. She loves her mom and dad. To show them, she gets "A-plusses."
Nayo, 12, likes Cristopher and loves her dad. "He puts a smile on my face."
Nikki, 14, likes and loves Jason. "He is adorable."
Nitisha, 13, likes her dad. "He's my favorite and cares about me." She loves Kamal.
Nichelle, 11, likes Labryant because he's nice.
Natalie, 13, likes Brennen, who is cute and funny.
Nia, 12, likes Marcus because "he's fine."
Neil, 14, likes and loves Amy and Jody because they are good friends.
Nicole, 11, likes Juan and loves Darrel, who "is finer than any boy on this planet."
Natalie, 11, loves Giovanni. As for why, Natalie says, "I'm sorry. I can't find the words to tell you."
Nzingha, 10, likes and loves Victor. She writes in her diary about him.
Nicholas, 6, likes his family because they love him. He loves Jesus, too.
Nick, 8, likes and loves Cambria because she's pretty and nice.
Niambi, 10, loves Hudson because he's funny or cute. She shows she likes him by smiling.
Nadine, 11, likes Johnny and loves Ogy. They are both "lovely."
Nichole, 11, likes Jake and thinks he's cute and nice.
Natasha, 12, likes and loves Alex. "He is nice, honest, and patient."
Nel, 12, loves Trey. "I basically love everything about him."
Olivia, 11, likes Nick because he makes her laugh. She loves her family because they're always there for her.
Olivia, 12, likes Stephane because he's sweet and loveable.
Olivia, 8, likes Quintin. "He is always nice."
Olivia, 9, likes Robyn because "she is always on my side." She loves Calvin because he's cute and nice.
Phia, 9, likes Zack. She gives him attention.
Piper, 12 1/2, likes and loves Ryan. "He is sweet and kind 2 my friends."
Party, 10 going on 11, likes Will.
Phylicia, 12, likes and loves Kevin Diggs. She helps him with his school work.
Paxy, 10, likes her mum because she cleans her room.
Pif, 13, likes and loves Tyler.
Peaches, 13, likes Huly. "He is nice and cute. She loves Rashad, who has a nice smile.
Perla, 10, likes and loves Max because he's nice.
Paul, 13, likes Samantha because she has a great personality.
Perry, 10, likes mom because she's special. Perry loves Carmen, who's a "nice little pup."
Piratica, 14, likes Jayden. She shows she cares by instant messaging him. Piratica loves the actor, Orlando Bloom.
Quiana, 10, likes Marcus and loves Marty "because he is so cool and sweet."
Quinn, 11, likes Max because he's friendly and funny. She gives him candy sometimes. Quinn loves Brian. "He is nice to me and I see him all summer."
Richelle, 10, likes Mrs. Silva. "She's kind."
Rosie, 10, likes and loves Thomas. "He's already moved up to secondary school, but I used to endlessly stare at him and smile."
Rita, 11, likes Jacob and loves Scott. "He's my best friend and my best friend forever."
Reanna, 11, likes Anthony and loves Bob. "He is cute and funny."
Rebecca, 13, likes the singer Nick Lachey. She thinks and daydreams about him.
Rainy, 10, likes and loves Jacob. He is cute and has a good personality, she says.
Rebecca, 10, likes D.J.
Rola, 12, loves "mum."
Rebecca, 12, likes and loves Adam. She says he's "sooooo funny" and "soooooo necta (sweet)."
Raisean, 13, likes Christian "because when I am around him he makes me feel so different!" She loves the singer/actor Jesse McCartney.
Ross, 10, likes Nicoll.
Rachel, 13, likes and loves T.J. because "he treats me with respect and he is a real gentleman and he always makes me laugh."
Ricky, 11, loves mom and dad because they are good parents. To help them both, Ricky does the dishes and cleans.
Rachel, 13, likes J.D. and Zack. "They are funny and don't misjudge people." Rachel loves her parents, two sisters, and three dogs: Rocky (Sheltie), Jack (Border Collie), and Daisy (another Border Collie). She shows she cares for everyone by helping out around the house.
Rebecca likes Brandon. She loves Lucas and shows it by being shy.
Rebecca, 10, likes Gaige and loves Elijah.
Racquel, 12, likes B.J. and loves Bantrolla. He's funny and has a nice personality.
Robert, 11, likes Laura because she's pretty.
Rebecca, 11, likes Chris. "If me or anyone else needs help, he's always there."
Rachel, 9, loves Quinton and writes him love letters.
Raquel, 10, likes and loves Aries because he is fine.
Sammy, 16, likes and loves Anna. "She is the love of my life...She is my girl." He walks her home and takes her out.
Somebody, 11, likes Ivan because he's sweet. Somebody loves her brother, Brett, too.
Steven, 10, likes Madison because she's pretty. "I care about her."
Sydnee, 11, likes Shane because he's always there for her.
Shay, 12, likes Garret because he's cute.
Samantha, 11, likes Max because he's nice to her and he's cute.
Steven, 15, likes Alison.
Sydney, 12, likes Ronald because he's always sweet and funny.
Shamar, 12, likes and loves Chris.
Sierra, 16, likes Ross because he has cute hair.
Sarah, 10, likes Akheim. "He's always nice and there when I need help the most."
Sade, 9, likes and loves Kasib because he's cute.
Sage, 10, likes Hannah. She is funny.
Sammie, 10, likes Jaron. "I turn red around him."
Syliva, 13, likes her best friend Adrienne. She loves Remi.
Safari, 12, likes her friend, Danisha. "She's a good friend."
Shelbi, 13, likes D.W. and loves her mom. "She loves me."
Steven, 13, likes his friend, Dan, because he's funny. He loves Jill because she's nice.
Steph, 11, loves her mum. "I love her because she loves me."
Shirley, 10, likes Micheal. She lets him borrow her stuff.
Staphanie, 12, likes Kelly.
Shemar, 5, likes Lenay "because she wears glasses and she's cute." Shemar loves mom, too.
Samantha, 11, likes Kyle. She talks to him but tries "not making it too obvious that I like him." She loves her Auntie Mary, her best friend's mom. "She's my second monther!"
Sydney, 10, likes R.J. She looks at him whenever she can.
Shakila, 12, likes Justin because he's "fine." She loves her mom because "she's there for me."
Sylvia, 10, likes Andrew and loves Matthew.
Samantha, 9, likes Hunter because he's funny.
Scott, 11, likes Elizabeth. He shows her by saying 'hi' and "running away from her"
Sarah, 10, likes the actor Jeremy Sumpter, who appeared in "Peter Pan."
Shauna, 10, likes Junior because he's so cute!
Shaquilla, 13, likes her boyfriend, Josh. She loves Kaleb and Hampton.
Sadie, 7, likes Jordan. "He is always nice to me and he holds the door for me and he cheers me up when I'm sad!" She loves Mom, Obie, Vivian, Grampy, and her other family members. How does she show them? "Listening, caring, and loving them all with all my heart. That's how!"
Steph, 11, likes the singer/actor Jesse McCartney because he's cute.
Sabrina, 9, likes Cody "because I used to be best friends with him when I was little and I loved him then."
Stephanie, 11, likes Alex because he's cute. She loves her family because they love her, too.
Stephanie, 13, likes Bobby and loves Blake.
Samantha, 10, likes and loves Cody. She wrote him a letter and tells him jokes.
Sara, 14, likes Keven.
Saira, 12, likes and loves Ashley because he's good looking.
Sarar, 9, likes Jo.
Syerra, 10, likes and loves Charles because he's really funny and very cute.
Shannon, 10, likes Eddie because he's cute.
Sam, 5, likes Heather and loves Jasmine. "She is so nice and cute."
Sloan, 11, likes and loves Cayla.
Sadie, 9 going on 10, likes Max and loves Spencer. She shows she cares by "being myself."
Sade, 11, likes Devontae because he's nice and understanding. She loves Dwayne because he's kind.
Sasan, 13, likes and loves Joshua, who is really sweet and cute. "I do care and will always."
Steph, 11, loves her mum. "She loves me."
Sam, 5, loves mom and dad
Shelby, 11, likes George but he does not know!
Syndney, 9, likes Nicholas because he's "cute and dreamy!"
Sammy, 11, likes and loves Jennie.
Steph, 9, likes David because he's nice and athletic. She stares at him every day!
Stephanie, 12, likes Allan. She says he has "the cutest voice."
Shakara, 14, likes Vincent. "He's nice and he always smiles at me." She loves her mom and shows her by "saying I love her and she's the best mom."
Stefany, 10, likes Sarkis because he's cute. She talks nicely to him.
Samantha, 15, likes Aaron because he is so fit and so cute.
Sydney, 10, likes Davon. She's not sure why.
Samantha, 12, likes Michael because he's cute.
Sherelle, 14, likes and loves Craig because he's nice.
Suk-Lin, 12, likes Bobby because he's nice and funny.
Samantha, 10, likes Robert. "He's sooo cute and just like me."
Shan, 10, likes and loves Ping because she's pretty.
Sophie, 11, likes her friend Gemma. "I can share my secrets with her." She loves Josh because he's kind and sweet.
Sunnie, 11, likes and loves Courtney because he's cute.
Shaira, 12, likes Angel. "Being there for him" is how she shows she cares.
Stephenie, 12, likes Moses. She visits him in his classes and hugs her. She loves her mom so she takes care of her.
Stacy, 13, likes Erin. He's "very kind, nice, and thoughtful about me."
Stacey, 10, likes Sarkis because he's nice to her.
Sophie, 11, likes her friend Danielle. "She's a fantastic best friend." She loves James.
Stuart, 11, likes Tianna because she's pretty.
Tom, 11, likes Megan. "I think she is wonderful and has the most beautiful smile. I love her."
Tom, 11, likes Krista because she's a chipmunk.
Tink, 10, loves Jamerson and likes Jordan. "I invited him to my party."
Tilly, 10, likes someone "because he has nice manners and he is kind to others."
T-MAC, 12, likes Inkey and loves Suze.
Tilly, 13, loves the actor Orlando Bloom.
Terrin, 9, likes Derek because he shows respect.
Tarsus, 7, likes Chandler because they have a good friendship. He like Madison because she is pretty.
Travis, 12, likes Patrisha. "Her glasses look beautiful on her."
Taylor, 11, likes Collin because he's cute.
Trisha, 11, likes Alex because he's nice, cute, and funny. She holds his hand.
Taylor, 11, likes Cole and loves her mom and dad.
Tiana, 12, likes and loves Mitch. "He is really hot and nice."
Tyshionna, 11, likes Donnel because he's "fine."
Tanner, 14, likes Morgan and loves Cassi.
Tatiana, 12, likes Jason and Roberto. "I hang out with them a lot and I try to be nice to them."
Taylor, 11, likes Tommy because he's nice, sweet, and hot.
Tynisha, 11, likes Derrick. She talks to him on the phone, emails him, and writes notes to him at school.
Tiffany, 12, likes Naresa and Dianne. "They treat me like I'm their sister." She loves Davendra because he's cute.
Tiffany, 12, likes her sister, Nikita. "She's a really cool 14-year-old." Tiffany loves Davendra because he's cute and intelligent.
Taylor, 10, likes Grant because he's nice, funny, and cute. She loves her whole family, parents, and grandparents!
Tara likes Andre and shows it by "giving words of encouragement (God bless you.)" She loves her big sister Ashlee.
Tyler, 14, likes Kelley. "She has always been there for me."
Taylor, 11. likes Jason because he's funny. She loves Tim. "He's wonderful."
Tania, 12, likes Rick because he's cute. She loves Justin because she thinks they'd make a great couple.
Tabish, 9, likes Aviela. "I've not told her yet that I like her." Tabish also loves his mom.
Tanairi, 11, likes and loves Ray. He's caring and helpful.
Tina, 10, likes Joe. He's smart, cute, and funny.
Taylor, 11, likes Ben because he has a good personality.
Taylor, 13, likes Shelby because she's nice.
Torri likes Kaleb. She plays with him and "shows interest in whatever kind of boy stuff he likes, like Bionicles (Lego action figures)." She loves her family members, including her parents, even though she gets angry with them. Her sister Tiarra is special "because she does what I want her to do (sometimes)."
Taylor, 9, likes Tyler because he's nice and cute. "We say 'hi.' "
Tiffany, 9, likes and loves Brandan. She thinks he's sweet.
Tahj, 7, likes and loves Myeisha because she's pretty and smart.
Tawanda, 16, likes her friends. "They are there for me when I need them most." She loves her mom and dad because they take her places like Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
Taylor, 11, likes Aaron and Carl. She shows she cares by "talking to them and sometimes annoying them because it's funny."
Taylor, 11, likes Tre and loves Hector. She asked Hector to the school dance.
T.T., 12, loves D.D. a lot.
Terrb, 12, likes and loves Missy because he's nice.
Temi, 14, likes Jennifer because she's caring. She loves Christian who has the "cutest smile in the world." She shows she cares by encouraging him with his football and supporting him."
Thea, 10, likes Ben because he's so funny and cute. She helps him in math.
Tyffanie, 9, loves Shayne. "He's very kind and he's sweet."
Tyler, 12, likes Maddison. He likes that she is tall.
Tasha, 11, likes and loves Caid. She lets him borrow school supplies and hugs him every day.
Taylor, 8, likes Trey because he's funny.
Uma, 10, likes Sajeeven. "He is handsome and very cute!"
Victoria, 10, likes H.
Vivian, 11, likes Dien and loves Clement. She shows them that she cares by being gentle and polite.
Victoria, 12, likes and loves Richie. "He's funny, smart, and intelligent."
Vicky, 14, likes and loves Paul. "He is very fit and friendly."
Victoria, 10, likes Cameron because he's nice. She is nice back to him. Victoria loves Allen because he's cute.
Viktoria, 11, likes Aramar "because he doesn't get into a lot of trouble at school like the other kids."
Vicky, 10, likes Dale because he's a good friend. She loves Rhys.
Viktoria, 11, loves her cousin Dale. "I love him because he sort of likes the same things I do."
Vanessa, 10, likes James. She likes hanging out with him.
Vicki, 13, likes Zach and thinks he's nice.
Vanessa, 11, likes and loves Michael because he's cute and nice.
Vanessa, 12, likes and loves Evan. She shows she cares by being kind and respectful.
William, 9, likes Samantha because she's nice.
Willina, 10, likes and loves David. "He comforts me."
Whitney, 10, likes Johnny and loves Fernando. She flirts with them.
Walkiris, 12, likes Alex because he's cute. She shows she cares by "loving him only."
Yanni, 10 likes Ben. She's going to give him a Valentine that says, "I love you."
Zachary, 11, likes and loves Kelcie.
Zoe, 11, likes "her long lost love" - Jakey.
Zachary, 10, likes and loves Sara. "She's cute."
Zoe, 16, likes A.J. and loves Dexy. "We have been mates for 4 years and out with each other twice."


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In Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided? Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne H. Ehrlich discuss overpopulation, in relation to anti-enlightenment religion, as a driver of future global civilization collapse.
... many scientists still tend to treat population growth as an exogenous variable, when it should be considered an endogenous one - indeed, a central factor ...
Too many studies asking 'how can we possibly feed 9.6 billion people by 2050?' should also be asking 'how can we humanely lower birth rates far enough to reduce that number to 8.6' To our minds, the fundamental cure, reducing the scale of the human enterprise (including the size of the population) to keep its aggregate consumption within the carrying capacity of Earth [121] is obvious but too much neglected or denied.
There are great social and psychological barriers in growthmanic cultures to even considering it. This is especially true because of the 'endarkenment' - a rapidly growing movement toward religious orthodoxies that reject enlightenment values such as freedom of thought, democracy, separation of church and state, and basing beliefs and actions on empirical evidence. [emphasis mine]
I've often been disturbed by scientific studies which take continued overpopulation for granted when discussing strategies to avoid Climate Destabilization. By ignoring the controversial issue of overpopulation, serious scientists are complicit in the climate denial framing established by religious orthodoxies' worldviews. Researchers each seem to focus on one small piece of the interlocking complex systems mentioned by the Ehrlichs, which are moving toward global civilization collapse, as if trying to study just one variable, holding all others constant. While this approach to carving out manageable domains for research has validity, the collective effect is failure to cope with the scale of our problem. The collective effect is to yield control of the narrative.
This image by Chet Zar captures "the endarkenment" for me.
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This is the same Paul Ehrlich who predicted billions of deaths from famine in the 1970s
This is the same Paul Ehrlich who predicted the demise of India (and suggested we let it sink rather than spend any effort on the futile act of trying to save it).
This is the same Paul Ehrlich who predicted the UK would be a small group of impoverished islands in 2000.
0 for 3, that's the same record that Harold Camping has.
So you will pardon me if I don't go running around with my hair on fire every time this individual says something.
Admittedly at least Ehrlich's predictions contain no "woo" and thus metaphysically could come true. And this time he is wisely shoving the prediction off 37 years into the future so he won't have to listen to people laughing their asses off at him if it doesn't come true.
just don't hoard shit..
live w/o theocracy
learn a bit more than the past has.. ?
These are very important issues and I'm so glad to see you educating others on these issues. I am going to the article link now.
Nukes would leave an awful mess to live with
Very interesting post Ricketts
Over population strains the limits of the carrying capacity of the planet. The growing demands on available resources - arable land, fresh water, energy and the ocean's resources will challenge all societies. Third world countries and failed states are the canaries in the coal mine.
If the current annual growth rate of 1.4% stays the same it means a population doubling time of 50 years so by 2062 the world population will double to 14 billion people. If we fail to recognize the consequences of exponential growth we're screwed. Mama Nature does have a cure for this - massive die offs of the offending species. On the bright side, the survivors will have a bunch of stuff, more than enough resources and niches to fill.
Overpopulation anxiety was popularized by Reverend Thomas Malthus around 1800 or so. This was back when the world had roughly 1 billion people. I imagine if you would have asked Malthus if the world could sustain 2 billion people, he would have laughed hysterically. But since then, population has "exploded" along with overall prosperity.
I do believe there is a finite limit to some resources, but not to human innovation. As some resources become more scarce, others will take their place. This does not mean that standards of living will necessarily always improve along the same trajectory (though increased prosperity has been the trend as food, healthcare, technology, industrialization, and energy have generally become more abundant to more people, not less so as time progresses). But it's a fact that many people lead longer, more affluent lives than ever before, which I attribute to both a population increase as well as the philosophical transition from religious tyrannies to more inclusive societies which promote and support individual rights and freedoms. Producing more people means more innovators, more laborers, more goods. This, in general, is a good thing as long as production outstrips consumption – which it certainly has since Malthus.
One of Ehrlich's greatest fears is freshwater (or groundwater), which in some areas will certainly see greater scarcity as populations rise – especially during times of drought. However, as the technologies for reverse osmosis desalination improve, this will drive conversion costs down, bringing potable water to more people in more areas than ever before. But those in areas with high freshwater abundance will certainly pay a smaller fraction of their income for water than people who live in region with a relative freshwater dearth. That's just basic supply and demand economics.
We have now the ability to adapt and transform our environment as never before, making the collapse of our civilization due to overpopulation and resource scarcity a vastly different prospect than those of the "Classic Maya" which Ehrlich sees as analogous. I think we are more likely to collapse due to the debasement of our currency and overabundance of government interference – more akin to ancient Rome and the U.S.S.R. than to the extinct Mayans. Regardless, I don't see global civilization collapsing due to overpopulation, for this alarm has been ringing for at least two centuries now and has yet to manifest anything more than greater prosperity.
So you don't see endarkment in the future?
I too see that humans will prevail given an asteroid doesn;t destroy them
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The Impossible
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'The Impossible' or 'Lo Imposible' is a well-crafted natural disaster movie that's touching, beautiful and definitely haunting. Just from seeing the trailer you know you will need tissues for this one, you would probably need a lot more tissues if the trailer didn't give most of the movie away. Most films that are based on real life are able to get to the audience and this one certianly is the tear-jerker of the year. The Tsunami this film is based on hit South East Asia 8 years ago, although it might sound like it was a while ago this film makes it feel much more recent because the images and plot are so haunting. One thing to remember though is that wanting to keep so close to the real facts limits the story in itself. Read More


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I was here a while back asking about celiac, my first/original post here. I had blood tests done, they were negative. I had a scope done last May. I was told I had an ulcer that was likely due to NSAIDs and everything else was normal, including negative biopsy. I never saw lab or patho reports, never thought to ask. My new problems are this: I thought noticed some swelling in my neck and mentioned it at my physical last month. I had a thyroid ultrasound done and the results were overall enlargement of the gland and there is also a small cyst. I had my dr do blood tests again, I've always felt my symptoms were hypothyroid-like, my TSH was normal, though I am now reading that's not unlikely? I also had her test my sex hormones because I am still on a quest to find out what the hell is wrong with me. My estrogen was very low, and FSH very high, indicating premature ovarian failure/menopause, but I am 28. I have had somewhat irregular (for me) periods since they returned 9m ago. Shorter and lighter, one only lasting a day. My last period was normal. I had a miscarriage between my 4th and 5th baby, but overall have had no problems with fertility, have 5 children. My "celiac" symptoms were worse at the end of my last pg and I wonder if that pregnancy is what threw my body into complete turmoil. I have an appt with an Endocrinologist on the 28th, to find out the next step and what all this means. As soon as I found out my thyroid was messed up and potentially my fertility, my mind immediately went back to all I had read about celiac. Just curious if anyone else has dealt with POF and how possible it is that my negative tests were wrong or if NCGI can cause all of this too.
Lactose Free Also?
ThePurlQueen posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & SymptomsI've thought that I was lactose intolerant for about 2 years, but now realizing I may be Celiac I am not sure if I actually am. I know it's possible for it to CAUSE lactose intolerance, but now I don't know if I actually am. I have never been able to give up lactose completely, I love cheese. That's really the only thing I eat, and occasionally sour cream. If I have to start a gluten-free diet, it's going to be too hard to go completely lactose free too. I feel like there's nothing I can have. Will comsuming small amounts of lactose actually delay the healing, or does it just make you feel bad, like a regular lactose intolerant person? As long as I am not eating gluten does it matter if I have a little lactose sometimes? I hope I'm making sense.
Thank you! The appointment went well. She, of course, thought it sounded like IBS, but also said it was smart to test for Celiac with the other symptoms. She said obviously we couldn't do the endoscope until after I had the baby. I am not sure if I would even want to have it if the blood tests are positive. I've never been sedated before and it kinda scares me honestly. She went ahead and checked my thyroid again too since they were already drawing blood, but it was normal just last summer. They drew the blood and now I guess I wait. I know it depends on lab probably, but about how long does do people typically get results back?
I have an appointment in the morning with my family doc and want to be sure I ask for all of the correct blood tests. I would hope she'll know, but you know, just in case I don't want there to be any doubt, I want any test she can order lol Also, anything specific I should ask about? I am taking along my history and notes about Celiac's. Again, I would hope she's a little knowledgeable, but I am not taking any chances. I want to be sure she knows I am serious and why. She's a great doctor, I don't think I will have to fight hard or anything, I guess I am just nervous about pleading my case for these tests. Also, as far as I can tell being pregnant will not have any effect on the outcome of the tests right?
Hello there. I have been reading here for a couple of days, and have finally gathered the courage to post. I know there are a lot of posts just like mine, so thank you to anyone who reads my rambling. Obviously I am here because of Celiacs, but I have not been diagnosed. Just like many stories I've read, I suspect based on all my symptoms. I don't know how many times I have seen my doctor with the complaint that I am just sick of always feeling like crap. My story is pretty typical to many I have read here. As a teenager I just always felt sick to my stomach, nauseated and moderate, tolerable pains. My mom shrugged it off, thought I was just complaining all the time, nothing really wrong. I started having depression, anxiety issues and panic attacks around 16. I blame some of that on hormones and being a teen, but I still struggle and never really understand why, I don't feel like I should be depressed, but often am. I went through life just always having a lot of stomach aches and pains, it was just normal for me. I have never been 'regular' in the bathroom area as long as I can remember. Every few days was very normal for me. I have terrible gas and gas pains often, and it doesn't seem to matter what I eat. I get a lot of muscle aches and joint pain for no reason. I've been tested for RA twice. I have never been able to sleep well. I can stay asleep, but falling asleep is hard. I have no sex drive at all. Like I enjoy it, but have no desire to initiate it. I am completely exhausted all the time, everyone just says it's because I have 4 kids. I get headaches all the time and I feel like I can't remember anything most days. I have trouble keeping up with things if I don't write it down. When I was pregnant with my now 2 year old I had a glass of chocolate milk and then felt really bad afterward. I said to my husband, why does milk always make me feel so bad. He laughed and said maybe you are lactose intolerant. It was like a lightbulb went off over my head. THAT would explain all the stomach pain. I did some research and it seemed plausible so I cut out lactose. Not completely, but pretty much everything except the little bits in processed things and I still ate cheese. I love cheese I noticed a difference mildly in my aches, and in my gas, but everything else is still there. Fast forward to now, for the last 5ish weeks I have switched from "going" every few days to every time I eat a meal. At first I thought I had a virus (probably did), I had super diarrhea for about 5 days and actually went to get IV fluids because I am pregnant and wasn't keeping anything in. It slowed to anytime I ate a large portion of something, but after 3 weeks I was beginning to wonder what was going on. I would get terrible cramps and have to go to the bathroom immediately. It occured to me that this has happened many times before, with the sharp pains, but it has never been this consistant. It's so embarrassing. Last week I had a period of about 3 days with nothing, and now I am back to everytime I eat I have diarrhea. Twice this week I haven't made it to the bathroom, and I was only downstairs at home. I am beginning to be afraid to go anywhere. It's humiliating and I have never talked to the doctor about the GI stuff because I am embarrassed and she can't seem to find anything wrong with me anyway. I have been tested for thyroid issuesand RA twice, and have had routine blood work even recently, but nothing special like vitamins or anything. I have been slightly anemic several times. Twice I couldn't donate blood because my hgb was too low. Everyone brushes all my symptoms into stress of having 4 kids and going to school, but I believe I handle it all quite well and feel like crap all the time. It's not stress. I don't care what anyone says. I know my body and I just don't feel good ever. While trying to figure out what would cause my current GI problems I stumbled across Celiac Disease and have been reading like a maniac ever since. It all sounds just like me. I can


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California Woman Indicted For Failure To Pay Child Support
United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that an Anaheim, California, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Pay Child Support.
Cheryl K. Ernesti, a/k/a Cheryl K. Houska and Cheryl K. Pangan, age 42, was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 2, 2013, for failing to pay over $19,853 in past due child support. She appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge John E. Simko on November 6, 2013, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is two years' imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine, one year supervised release, one additional year upon revocation, a $100.00 assessment fee to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, and child support restitution amount owing at the time of sentencing.
The charge is merely an accusation and Ernesti is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas J. Wright is prosecuting the case.
Ernesti was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.


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Fall has arrived at Mabry Mills!
Michelle Alton 10/13/2012 7:28:38 AMMuch like my preference for female cardinals and pea hens over their ostentatious male counterparts, I also prefer the more subtle autumn colors (in photographs) than the blaring reds and oranges. What could be more beautiful than a shot of this iconic mill on the edge of Autumn. This is stunning for me to view, Jo Ann. #1492011
Monnie Ryan 10/13/2012 8:31:44 AMBeautifully done, Jo Ann! #10367693
Anthony G. Comella 10/13/2012 9:34:01 AMPresented perfectly - so very beautiful!!! #10367730
Robert R. Goodman 10/13/2012 10:14:44 AMHi Jo Ann,Beautiful capture mt friend.I hope to shoot Slater Mill in Nov!!!! #10367752
John Connolly 10/13/2012 2:10:27 PMMarvelous reflections and delightful soft autumn tones Jo Ann! Thanks for all the info too, there is a lot of history associated with this location! #10367976
Jeff Robinson 10/13/2012 2:28:33 PMYou have captured this Beautifully! #10367992
Stephen Zacker 10/13/2012 2:33:46 PMHas a nice artistic feel to it #10368009
Emile Abbott 10/13/2012 2:52:32 PMLove the treatment you have given to this iconic place. I will have to try some on my captures sometime. Outstanding JO ANN and you have been a great stimulus to getting me in the DD this year. #10368045
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas 10/14/2012 8:00:17 PMBeautiful composition, reflections and soft colors JO ANN!,
Thomas E. Hinds 10/15/2012 4:56:55 AMWonderful image, Jo Ann! Great treatment and detail! #10370026
Amanda J. Tanner 10/15/2012 5:09:37 AMThank you for the history of this beautiful place Jo Ann. You did a wonderful job capturing the reflections and fall colors. #10370052
Karen Slagle 10/15/2012 5:58:28 AMI love reflections and I love this gorgeous image, Jo Ann. Hope to see it again. #10370109
Lorna Shutter 10/15/2012 4:48:55 PMThis is absolutely gorgeous, Jo Ann! It would make a great puzzle! Love the muted fall colours and your fabulous comp! Beautiful reflection too! Excellent capture and information! :) #10371036
Jean-Pierre Ducondi 10/15/2012 7:34:42 PMLove that place. Great composition and colors Jo Ann.
Debra R. Harder 10/16/2012 1:35:02 PMThis is such a beautiful scene, Jo Ann!! Excellent details, comp and colors. Love this!!! #10372287
Cindy Bendush 10/17/2012 11:51:26 PMLovely work JoAnn - excellent reflections and treatment! #10374396
Renee Doyle 10/18/2012 1:10:12 AMStill on my bucket list of places to visit ..... wonderful capture of this very special place Jo Ann!! #10374441
Beautiful location that has been photographed and painted many times. Photographers practically wait for "their turn"!
Mabry Mill is a watermill located at milepost 176.2 of Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd County, Virginia. It is a tourist attraction mainly for the picturesque views of the mill itself. A short trail around the mill connects historical exhibits about life in rural Virginia. The trail allows visitors to view the gristmill, sawmill, and blacksmith shop.
Mabry Mill was built by Edwin Boston Mabry (E.B. Mabry). E.B. Mabry returned to Floyd County in 1903 and began the construction of the mill. It was first a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, then became a sawmill. By 1905 it was in operation as a gristmill. By 1910 the front part of the mill was completed and included a lathe for turning out wheel hubs, a tongue and groove lathe, a planer and a jig-saw. Between 1905 and 1914 E.B. Mabry bought adjacent tracts of land, mostly for the purpose of acquiring more water
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Dr. Edythe Abdullah, Mr. Luther Coggin, Mrs. Toni Crawford, Mr. Wilfredo Gonzalez, Mrs. Wanyonyi Kendrick, Dr. Chip Klostermeyer, Mrs. Joan Newton, Dr. Bruce Taylor, Mrs. Carol Thompson, Mr. Kevin Twomey
Mr. Justin Damiano, Mrs. Ann Hicks
Chair Taylor called the meeting to order and stated that the agenda included one item of business.
Chair Taylor stated that he would like to inform the Board that Dr. Terry MacTaggart had been selected to participate in the review of the university's governance. He stated that Dr. MacTaggart would participate in a two-day visit to UNF during April.
President Delaney stated that he had engaged in conversation with Dr. MacTaggart and his observations regarding UNF's current state were enlightening.
Chair Taylor asked for a motion to approve the minutes for January 26, 2007. The motion was offered, seconded and approved unanimously.
Chair Taylor asked for open comments. There were none.
Chair Taylor asked Vice President Shuman to speak about this item.
Vice President Shuman stated that the debt management guidelines were being presented to the Board for approval, as required by the Board of Governors (BOG). She stated that these guidelines conformed with those required by the BOG and the Division of Bond Finance.
Vice President Shuman spoke about the guidelines, in their current form, stating that they were conservative in nature. She provided an outline, stating that these new guidelines required that bonds issued by direct support organizations (DSO's) receive approval by the universities' boards of trustees and subsequently, approval by the BOG.
Vice President Shuman stated that the BOG recommended a 1.20 x coverage to cover debt service payments. She stated that other recommendations were as follows:
Vice President Shuman spoke about UNF's position relating to these guidelines. She stated that these guidelines restricted the activity and service fee and athletic fee to five percent for debt service – that scenario didn't currently work for UNF because of the pending Student Union building. She stated that the legislature has been aware of UNF's plans for the Student Union for at least three years and she believed there would be a grandfather clause removing UNF from this criterion for the Student Union.
Chair Taylor stated that these debt management guidelines were deliberated by the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) (just prior to this meeting) and were unanimously approved, and subsequently, the FAC made a motion for approval to the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Twomey stated that these guidelines offered flexibility but not many choices. He stated that if the university wanted to go outside these guidelines, there should be a thoughtful process. Trustee Twomey clarified that this Board would have oversight over all debt.
Vice President Shuman discussed UNF's current debt situation, as follows:
Chair Taylor stated that there was a motion from the FAC for approval of the debt management guidelines. He asked for a vote from the Board of Trustees – the debt management guidelines were approved unanimously.
Chair Taylor stated that based on the discussion of bonds for student housing, the April 26th Board meeting would be lengthened for further discussion.
President Delaney stated that the Doctorate of Nursing Practice and the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program were both on the agenda for the upcoming Board of Governors meeting. He stated that all signs looked positive for approval and this was a major step forward for UNF. President Delaney stated that Ms. Sharon Ashton, UNF's Assistant Vice President for Public Relations, was preparing a media release and celebration to commemorate this event.
Trustee Abdullah asked if these programs were approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Provost Workman stated that the university was required by SACS to seek substantive changes before these new programs could be available, and SACS approval was required prior to offering classes – the university hoped to offer classes in both programs fall 2007.
President Delaney stated that Governor Crist's recent interview capitulated that the State University System had some work to do regarding current opinions of higher education. He outlined the interview and related issues stating that it was likely that
Trustee Coggin asked if the Governor's philosophical attitude was different – were economic initiatives driving his approach to higher education? President Delaney stated that the Governor appeared to support student access and lower tuition and this approach would require state funds to support faculty, etc.
Trustee Thompson asked for an update regarding community colleges and baccalaureate degrees. President Delaney stated that the legislature had approved community college degrees in applied science, nursing, and education. He stated that although other schools in the SUS didn't have cooperation with community colleges, UNF had a great relationship with Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ).
Trustee Kendrick stated that she would like to recommend a workshop to further discuss these degrees in collaboration between FCCJ. She stated that community colleges might be better served to offer four-year certifications rather than degrees.
President Delaney stated that the Florida Board of Education reached a settlement that community colleges could offer these baccalaureate degrees. He stated that this topic would be included in an upcoming workshop.
Chair Taylor adjourned the meeting.


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David Fletcher will leave the team at the end
of the season after 3 years with Orange Monkey Pro Team.
Fletch joined us in 2012 and went on to record some great results including 44th
at the La Bresse World Cup in 2013 and 2nd in Lesotho, Africa in 2014.
Competing in World Championships and coming close to a National Championship win
have also been highlights in a period which has included some nasty injuries.
Orange Monkey Pro Team are delighted to continue
with Cycleops in association with Paligap UK for 2014 and now incorporating the
new Powertap brand.
The Powertap unit is essential in the athletes training and collecting the data
makes a huge difference to looking for the "marginal gains" in all areas of training.
The team will continue to be supported by Paligap UK but with the added backing
of Cycleops & Powertap in the USA it is the perfect sponsorship.
After the World Cup in Albstadt I made a training
break. I put the bike to the side and made just two enduro rides at the end of the
week. After that I restarted my training with new freshness. Then already on the
weekend was the next race on the schedule. On the diverse course of Gränichen you
could expect an exciting race with anticipation.
At the first climb I couldn't go with the pace of the leaders but I was in a good
position. After that I felt really good and I could gain some positions. For a short
time I was in the group who were fighting for 3rd place - unfortunately I couldn't
hold their speed. After the 5th lap of 7 I was doing my own race. A group were chasing
me but I could hold my position and crossed the finish line in 5th place.
The course at Margam was drastically improved from 2013
with some good technical sections more befitting to a National level race and with
the sun beaming and the team in high spirits we were looking forward to a great
weekend of racing.
However expectation is high. As the countries leading mountain bike team people
expect results. The reality however can sometimes be that with pressure, specific
training blocks and higher goals the results don't quite meet expectation.
Moving across from the Czech Republic to Germany
we took some time out at Martin's hometown to enjoy the great training roads and
coffee in a beautiful part of Switzerland leaving us refreshed and raring to go
in Albstadt!
Mariske put aside last weeks disappointment and rode an absolutely stunning race
using her sheer mental strength to get a finish of 23rd, a remarkable result.
After skipping round 2 in Australia the team
were raring to go in the Czech Republic. This venue is the most well regarded on
the XC circuit drawing huge crowds and tight fast racing on a truly World Class
Nove Mesto hasn't bought us too much luck in the past with crashes and mechanicals
giving us a hard time there until last year when Mariske took 6th place in the U23
Women's race.
Race Report: Martin Gujan
Every May there are the Bike Days in Solothurn. During the festival there is the
BMC Racing Cup.
The first lap is really important on the fast course. There is a flat part where
you need a good group that you don't have always to try to catch other contenders
After a hard block of racing in South Africa the British
riders headed to the far corner of the country for the latest round of the British
National Series. Cornwall was given much credit for its course last year and after
a few small changes it didn't disappoint again with a fast flowing lap of just under
15 minutes.
A great start by all three of our Elite Men saw them power into the first corner
side by side leaving the management watching on with baited breathe hoping for a
clean run into the first piece of single-track.
Race Report: Martin Gujan
After the World Cup in South Africa there was the next big race on the schedule,
the Hors Category race in Haiming. I was looking forward to the really nice course
in Oetztal. It's a real mountain bike course with tons of roots.
I was standing in the second start line next to famous names in mountain bike sport.
My start was good and I was in the Top 10. Unfortunately a contender made a gap
in the first downhill to the front group. In the next uphill we tried to catch them
again but I had to pay for that in the next technical section.
After finishing the World Cup in Pietermaritzburg
four of the team travelled north and into a small country called Lesotho for the
first ever UCI ranked race to take place there. Sitting at 3200m it was going to
be a tough challenge in the thin air but the organizer's had done a good job with
the course and facilities and we spent the week getting used to the new climate.
For our Junior Billy Harding this race had added importance as it forms part of
the new World Junior Series.
In the Elite men's race David Fletcher was under some pressure after being dropped
from the British Cycling Performance program and not showing his usual form in both
Cyprus and Britain he needed a good performance. We were all confident as we knew
Dave's form was good having been racing towards a top 30 in the World Cup before
a late crash gave a different story on the results sheet.
The new World Cup season is here and round one
was once again in the Kwala-Zulu Natal area of South Africa. The venue for last
years World Championships had some major course changes and missed out the famous
amphitheater but instead incorporated a much more TV and spectator friendly version,
which lost none of its technical toughness it has become renowned for.
The Tree-House rock garden was still a big part of the course but with the course
designer moving the rocks and changing the lines it was an intense 4 days of practice
for the riders leading up to Sundays race.
It was to be a day of "firsts" for us as Ben Roff went into his first World Cup
in the U23 race and took a very respectable 31st place gaining lots of experience.
Ben has only recently finished the Cape Epic and his form is getting better by the
When Paarl Media & Pragma offered us the opportunity
to race the Cape Epic it was almost impossible to turn down! We have watched for
many years as the race has evolved into one of the biggest showcases of our sport.
Worldwide media attention, broadcast live on television and the Internet – this
race is one of the pinnacles of our sport… it is also the hardest!
For the 2014 edition we would have two teams, one consisting of our talented young
rider from South Africa who would be paired with previous Epic winner, Hanlie Booyans.
This team was supported by the Pragma brand. An asset management company based in
Cape Town.
The other team would be our young rider Ben Roff alongside experienced stage racer
Rab Wardell from Scotland. Both were Epic newbies and supported by Paarl Media,
a huge print business also based in Cape Town who are concentrating on developing
the sport for young South Africans.
The "Epic" is different in every way to a normal mountain bike race but when the
time came we grasped the opportunity with both hands and this is how it unfolded…
Nasty weather at BMC Racing Cup in Buchs
Well, my motivation to race was not that high when I woke up in the morning. Outside
was snow. Especially before and after the race it's not so comfortable in these
conditions. During the race I have less problems but rather I have an advantage
to the most contenders. Due to nearly zero degree I chose to ride with a raining
vest. I hoped to freeze later than the others like this...!
In under one weeks time Orange Monkey Pro Team
will be making their debut in the Absa Cape Epic with team riders represented in
both the women and men UCI races.
African Champion Mariske Strauss will take to the start line along side Hanlie Boonyens
for Pragma Orange Monkey. Strauss is in incredible form having taken a series of
podium finishes recently, including convincing victories in two UCI Olympic Cross
Country races this month, at the Western Cape Open and the Cascades Classic in Pietermaritzburg.
Boonyens was victorious in the 2009 Cape Epic and has been a podium finisher in
on numerous occasions. Such experience will be a valuable for Strauss in her first
epic and this pairing could make an impact on the overall, although Strauss is aiming
purely to use her first outing to gain experience.
Our new signing, Martin Gujan, raced in our colors for
the first time this weekend. In his own words…
The Swiss Mountain bike season kicked off this weekend in Ticino. I was excited
to see where I am in the international comparison and how my winter training was.
I was a little bit nervous before the start. Actually I shouldn't have a reason
to be because the stage race in South Africa and the road race in Croatia went pretty
well. But a cross-country race is a little bit different. You have to be ready from
the first meter on.
Mariske takes second win
in two weeks, Ben continues progression towards Cape and a big crash for Rab made
for a mixed weekend in the Kwazulu-Natal city of Pietermaritzburg.
Mariske carried on her impressive vein of form as she led from start to finish,
replicating her race from the Western Cape just 7 days ago and showing what great
form she is in just one week ahead of the Cape Epic!
In preparation for
the Absa Cape Epic, Mariske, Ben & Rab started a series of warm up races starting
with the Western Cape Open on the small hillside in Tyger Valley, Cape Town. The
race was set on a challenging course full of features including rock gardens, gap
jumps and steep ups and downs.
Mariske made the perfect start with a win, leading from start to finish and challenging
the lap times of many of the men. Sitting on board the newly modified Polygon it
was the first time Mariske had tested the new Hope brakes and Prologo gloves.
Keeping up our participation
at the Sunshine Cup, David Fletcher made the trip for the new format stage race
on the sunny island of Cyprus. The team has been travelling to the island for 8
years now and was happy to once again take part in this "mini world cup" race!
A good opening Time Trial on day one gave Dave the springboard he was looking for
with a nice grid position for stage two. Riders came from all over the world to
compete in the 4-day race including many of the world's top 10!
We are delighted to announce a new partnership
with Bos Suspension. Bos have a reputation as being one of the best high-end suspension
forks for Downhill, Freeride and Enduro. Now XC!
We are proud to introduce "Dizzy" - the all-new Cross-Country fork. The 29er model
comes with an option of 100 or 120mm travel and is lightweight at 1580g. The attention
to detail is quite staggering and our athletes are looking forward to testing the
fork over the coming weeks.
Leading South African commercial printing company,
Paarl Media are to sponsor top Cross Country Mountain Bike team for 2014 Absa Cape
Orange Monkey Pro Team will partner with Paarl Media as riders Ben Roff & Rab Wardell
take on the world's toughest Mountain Bike stage race. The team have a strong alliance
with South Africa having had two of the countries best talents in the team over
past years and will now enter the race with the full backing of a company with parallels
in work ethic, community values and investment in youth development.
Ben and Rab have embarked on a strict training regime aimed solely at preparing
for a race they know will test both physical and mental capacity to the maximum.
In 2004 a stage race at the tip of Africa started
as a ripple in the mountain biking pond. A few adventurous souls took up the challenge.
That year Hanlie Booyens won it with Sharon Laws and Bryan Strauss came 2nd in the
master category. His daughter (Mariske) was 13 and rode around the campsite on her
bike. Wide eyed......an energetic bundle of excitement!
The race's ripple became a tidal wave and grew into the most prolific mountain bike
stage race in the world. Hanlie went on to complete 6 Epics, finishing on the podium
on 5 occasions with 4th her 'worst' finish ever. And the young Mariske?
She has become one of mountain biking's rising stars! Turning elite in 2014 she
will team up with Hanlie to get her first taste of the race she grew up with. It
will be a chance to learn the ropes from the old guard without expectation and pressure.
A stepping stone for the young one and farewell for the elder!
After a stunning performance to take the Silver
medal at the British National Cyclo-Cross Championships in Hoogerheide, Holland.
After a bad start getting caught behind two crashes, our star CX pro moved through
the field to take a commendable 46th at a muddy but exciting race.
In a dominant display
leading from start to finish, Mariske became the Champion of Africa in only her
first year as an Elite rider since moving up from the Under 23 category.
Despite being in the middle of training for the Absa Cape Epic which includes long
distance training miles and losing some of the 'zip' needed for the short style
XC racing, Mariske rode a controlled race finishing over a minute ahead of her nearest
rival showing that she is currently the stringest rider in the continent of Africa!
UK-based Orange Monkey Pro Team will wear the
new Dharma from Spiuk at the 2014 MTB World Cup. It will be the first appearance
on the circuit of the new helmet developed by the Basque maker of cycling accessories.
The British team will also wear the 15 MC shoes for mountain biking races, in a
season that promises to be exciting.
About to embark on their 10th season, Orange Monkey have grown to become one of
the most well recognised outfits on the World Cup circuit. The UCI Mountain Bike
Team has a reputation for developing talent and allowing it to flourish.
Top Swiss mountain biker Martin Gujan will ride
for the UK's number one Cross-country team in a breakthrough 2014 season for Orange
Monkey Pro Team. The established professional from Switzerland will move across
from TX Bianchi after spending most of his career with Cannondale Factory Racing.
Gujan, 31 years old, is at his peak in a career that has already seen him become
one of the best riders in the most competitive XC mountain bike country in the world.
In 2009 it was only Florian Vogel that stopped Gujan - one of the nice guys of the
sport - reaching his dream of Swiss Champion, beating the likes of Nino Schurter,
Christoph Sauser & Ralph Naef in the process. That same year Martin recorded his
highest finish in a World Championships with a 13th position in Australia.
Dare2B sponsor some of the best athletes in
the world boasting road pro Oscar Periro and Ski sensation Emily Sarsfield among
others. Orange Monkey Pro Team are delighted to have the support of this established
and well respected clothing brand who will provide the teams casual clothing in
Orange Monkey Pro Team have built a reputation and pride themselves on looking smart
both on and off the bike and with Dare2B this will continue into 2014.
Dare2B had this to say on our new partnership: "We are very pleased to sponsor the
Orange Monkey Pro Team with Dare 2b kit. We pride ourselves in creating sports clothing
that is carefully crafted to fit perfectly for supreme comfort and performance and
with Orange Monkey being one of the most recognized and successful XC Mountain Bike
teams in the UK we envisage the sponsorship to be a success for everyone involved"
It was the perfect
start to 2014 for Cyclo-Cross Pro, David Fletcher. Riding on board the new Prototype
Polygon Helios CX, Dave showed all of his experience and skill to ride to a 2nd
place finsih and a silver medal at the National Cyclo Cross Championships in a mud
soaked Derby!
Dave rode a tactically perfect race and was only bested by dedicated Cyclo-Cross
expert Ian Field. Dave will now start to turn his attention to the Mountain Bike
season, unless he is selected for the World Championships of course, which is now
a very real possibility!
It is with pride that we announce a new deal
with Defeet socks. We will be in the priviledged position of having custom made
socks from the Worlds best Sock manufacturer. Lets face it if every cyclist could
ride Defeet, they would!
Defeet have strong company values that we admire and aspire to. Our riders will
use the Defeet LeviTator Lite sock which has been specially designed to keep your
feet cool whilst keeping the feel in the shoe.
Orange Monkey Pro Team are excited by this new and exciting sponsorship and cannot
wait to ride Defeet in 2014!
Taiwanese based Taya Chains are to sponsor
Orange Monkey Pro Team in new 2014 deal.
The team will use the flagship 10 speed ultralight chain - The DECA-101 UL on all of there Mountain, Road and Cyclo-Cross
bikes in 2014.
Orange Monkey Pro Team wanted a chain they could rely on and after extensive testing
in 2013 the team had no doubt that Taya would be the best choice moving forwards.
Scottish Commonwealth mountain biker Rab Wardell
has joined the UK's leading mountain bike cross country team for a milestone 2014
season. The Glasgow based racer was left stranded following a last minute announcement
that his 2013 team, Trek Factory Racing, would be downsizing their cross country
program to focus on the road, cyclocross and enduro market. Following talks with
a number of teams and sponsors at the end of 2013 the perfect deal was struck with
the Orange Monkey Pro Team.
'Orange Monkey' are about to embark on their 10th season and have grown to become
one of the most well recognised outfits on the World Cup circuit. The UCI Mountain
Bike Team has a reputation for developing talent and allowing that to flourish,
and are a great fit for Wardell, now into his 10th season an elite racer. The deal
gives a boost to the Glasgow based racers campaign to represent Scotland in his
second Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow this summer.
Orange Monkey Pro
Team are delighted to introduce the new Helios CX. The frame has been in the process
of production for some time and with the team having such talented Cyclo-Cross riders
in their roster it was a priority to work with Polygon and develop this milestone
The frame and fork from Polygon is fully carbon, lightweight and stunning in its
design and simplicity. It is complimented by the teams co-sponsors which include
the equally stunning deep section F6D disc wheel from FFWD, the trusty rubber of
Schwalbe UK, the lightweight scandium componentry and fully titanium cassette from
KCNC, the reliable Shimano Ultegra parts from Madison UK, our beautiful saddles
from Prologo in Italy and the lightweight chain from Taya in Taiwan.
Orange Monkey Pro Team are delighted to announce
a new partnership with Dutch wheel builder FFWD for the 2013/14 Cyclo-Cross season!
This is a fantastic development for the team who will soon be launching the all
new Polygon Cyclo-Cross frame and with such a quality wheel connecting the riders
to the ground the team are super excited.
Team manager, Paul Beales cant wait to get the wheels rolling.. "This is a big opportunity
for the team and with two of the best Cyclo-Cross riders in the country in our team
im sure we will roll our way to many podium successes this season".
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Welcome, welcome, welcome! So, now that you spend some time traveling the internet for the Spring Blog Carnival, I have a few travel things I'd like to share with my fellow vagabonds.
2. Make sure you if you plan on buying things to make sure you have enough space in your suitcase for everything. This one I learned the hard way in Paris on our mini trip from London.
3. When visiting a foreign country, there are things you can do to not stand out. Jeans, baseball caps, sneakers and such are American things. This wasn't such a bad thing in the UK for me and the hubs. But in Paris, it got us a few dirty looks from the locals.
4. Don't plan everything down to the very last detail. There will be things that catch your eye and side track you.Try to leave a day of relaxation as well. It's easy to get run down fast when always on the go.
Okay. Now, on to the challenge!
rpias (1 word)
Are you a Global Vagabond?
No, but 18-year-old Bria Sandoval wants to be. In a quest for independence, her neglected art, and no-strings-attached hookups, she signs up for a guided tour of Central America—the wrong one. Middle-aged tourists with fanny packs are hardly the key to self-rediscovery. When Bria meets Rowan, devoted backpacker and dive instructor, and his outspokenly humanitarian sister Starling, she seizes the chance to ditch her group and join them off the beaten path.
Bria's a good girl trying to go bad. Rowan's a bad boy trying to stay good. As they travel across a panorama of Mayan villages, remote Belizean islands, and hostels plagued with jungle beasties, they discover what they've got in common: both seek to leave behind the old versions of themselves. And the secret to escaping the past, Rowan's found, is to keep moving forward.
But Bria comes to realize she can't run forever, no matter what Rowan says. If she ever wants the courage to fall for someone worthwhile, she has to start looking back.
Contest is open until May 15th.


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The 600,000-square foot Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center has made significant improvements in the facilities Recycling, Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, Operations and Food & Beverage efforts on the way to certification as a Silver LEED Existing-Building certification. These efforts include:
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Concessionaires at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) have taken their environmental efforts to a new level with the guidance of Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services.
Delaware North is believed to be the first airport concessionaire in the United States to achieve International Organization for Standardization (ISO) registration for its environmental management system at FLL. Delaware North received its ISO 14001 certificate of registration earlier this month.
ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized set of standards for environmental management and many other systems. ISO's 14001 environmental standards are designed to help organizations comply with related laws, regulations and requirements, and also to minimize how their operations affect the environment.
Delaware North began its pursuit of ISO registration at FLL last year when it implemented GreenPath®, the company's proprietary environmental management system. Most notably, Delaware North initiated a paper, plastic and glass recycling program in its facilities that reduced the waste sent to area landfills by 350 tons since August 2008.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) works with hotels and lodgings in the area to achieve Florida Green Lodging certification. The Florida Green Lodging Program was established in 2004 by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to recognize and reward environmentally conscientious lodging facilities in the state featuring innovative or imaginative programs to conserve natural resources, reduce waste and minimize pollution. Through this rapidly growing program, DEP encourages the lodging industry to conserve and protect Florida's natural resources. The Florida Green Lodging Program is unique in that it covers an all-inclusive list of environmental initiatives that are specific to protecting and preserving Florida's environment. There are 25 certified green lodgings in Broward County, with about 20 more signed up and awaiting inspection. For a complete list of Certified Florida Green Lodgings in Broward County, visit www.sunny.org/greenbroward.
In conjunction with the Florida Green Lodging program, a voluntary initiative of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) is working with Broward County Parks and Recreation Division to reestablish native plantings and green buffers in designated areas, including parks. The Plan.It.Green Broward program is helping offset the carbon footprint of conventions visiting the area, and restoring the natural community with native trees, as an incentive to welcoming groups to Broward. Hotels receiving the Florida Green Lodging Certification are encouraged to make a $500 donation to the parks for plantings and reforestation. Planners bringing groups to Broward County also are encouraged to donate to local parks, or arrange a volunteer planting day or other activities that give back to the Broward County community. When appropriate, the GFLCVB provides donations to Broward County Parks on behalf of any organization that participates in a bid process for large meetings, or submits a Request for Proposal to the bureau. Additionally, the GFLCVB recycles special event street pole banners and billboards into stylish tote bags and padfolios for meeting planners.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center supports recycling in a very big way. This three-story, 600,000 square-foot facility is the site for conventions, trade shows, consumer shows and various special events. Their program includes:
Supplies purchased included
Products for housekeeping and food service made from recycled or compostable materials; where possible, chemical supplies are being changed to environmentally-friendly products
Food and Beverage efforts
Unused, pre-consumer meals are donated to Feeding South Florida.
As Broward County continues to grow, so do the demands on its water supply. Many hotels in this visitor-friendly destination greet guests with this conservation message, printed on an in-room card: "To help us preserve water, our most precious resource, your linens will be changed only when this card is placed on the bed in the morning. Thank you for joining the Board of Broward County Commissioners in our quest to keep Greater Fort Lauderdale green." For more information, firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Is Louis Tomlinson Ready to Propose to Girlfriend Eleanor Calder?
Zayn Malik is off the market, as he is now engaged to Little Mix's Perrie Edwards. Is his One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson in a rush to beat him to the altar and wed girlfriend Eleanor Calder first, becoming the second engaged member of 1D?
There is rumor that LT is planning to ask for Calder's hand in marriage and that he has selected for which he will get down on bended knee and pop the question. Brace for impact, Directioners. It's super, duper romantic. Like "Awww"-inducing!
Tomlinson, who lost his voice last week, supposedly told his friends that he wants to propose to Calder on Nov. 17, which would mark their two-year anniversary of dating. How sweet, right? That LT is something else.
An insider claimed, "He's told pals he thinks it'd be a perfect time to properly ask her to marry him. He really wants her to know just how important she is to him."
A source said that the LT and Calder, who are both 21, are so close and so in love that they are already pretty much bethrothed.
"Louis and Eleanor are already practically engaged, really," the source said. "They've always been very open when it comes to talking about marriage, and often discuss what kind of wedding they'll have. Now that Zayn and Perrie have got engaged, it's naturally cropped up even more. So Louis thinks it's time to make it official."
And millions of Directioner hearts are breaking wide open at the thought.


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