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If you want to know more about a new rock band or a new restaurant, you'll probably do a search.
But then you realize a few of your friends might know something about that band or that restaurant and already have an opinion. So why not do a search and question your friends at the same time?
That's the plan behind Microsoft's most recent update to its Bing search engine.
Microsoft announced Monday that when users do a search, they can tag their Facebook friends by name and get their recommendations on the search.
"Have a friend who's a travel guru and can help you plan a summer vacation?" asked the Bing Team in a blog post. "A foodie who can lend some suggestions for your next backyard barbecue? Or maybe you're searching for great hiking trails and want your friends to tag along."
When a user does a search, she can enter a question or comment in the sidebar and then type the names of up to five Facebook friends, the blog post says. That way she can get search results and information from people she trusts.
"With your permission, the question will post on your Facebook timeline, and your tagged friends will be notified so that they can pitch in and help you find what you're looking for," the blog says. "Remember - you are always in control of what you share through the sidebar."
The move to further integrate Facebook with Bing is another step forward in Microsoft's relationship with the world's biggest social network. It's also another volley fired against Bing rival Google.
The relationship between Google and Facebook has had its ups and down. Google made social search deals with Facebook and Twitter late in 2009, but both deals came to an end and were never renewed.
Bing, however, still has a social search deal going with Facebook, as well as with Twitter.
That means Google's only social searches are linked in with its own social network, Google+.
Having a partnership with Facebook, which has more than 900 million global users, thus gives Bing an advantage in its social search, compared with Google+, which has nearly 111 million users worldwide.
Sharon Gaudin covers the Internet and Web 2.0, emerging technologies, and desktop and laptop chips for Computerworld. Follow Sharon on Twitter at @sgaudin, on Google+ or subscribe to Sharon's RSS feed. Her email address is email@example.com.
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Roxy Jacenko's Estranged Sister Seemingly Hits Out Via Insta
Yesterday Kyle and Jackie O spoke to Roxy Jacenko in an exclusive radio chat. They covered a lot of ground, from her husband's incarceration, to her breast cancer diagnosis.
Roxy revealed on the show, that besides a few nasty comments, some of which accused her of 'perfectly timing' her cancer diagnosis, she has received nothing but support from those around her.
However, that could have changed. Her estranged sister, Ruby Jacenko, who lives in Los Angeles, California seemingly posted a photo this week reportedly aimed at Roxy and her condition.
"Attention, could be worse. You're not dead," the post read.
Not the kind of post you'd expect to see from the sister of someone diagnosed with breast cancer, unless of course however they had endured a big falling out - that ended in an AVO.
In 2008, a police report contained claims Ms Davis had punched her sister in the face at a Kings Cross nightclub. Police took out an interim Apprehended Violence Order against Ms Davis. It was later revoked and dismissed.
Ms Davis attended her sister's wedding in 2012 and left Sydney for LA a few years ago. She then began a car website for U.S. women, Chickdriven, in November 2015.
Source: Daily Mail

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A Newport Beach-based dentist donated 92 pounds of candy to troops serving overseas as part of the national Operation Gratitude, according to his office.
As part of the Halloween Candy Buyback program, which plans to send 60,000 care packages to troops this December, Dr. J. Foster Weems collected the candy with help from local trick-or-treaters, each of whom received $2 per pound of candy.
Some kids approached the candy buyback with unexpected zeal, Weems said, and the mail scale in the office wasn't adequate. A chiropractic scale down the hall was used for some of the larger candy bundles, he said.
More than 1,000 dentists' offices are participating in the event this year and, according to Weems office, in addition to the candy donation, Weems donated $200 to the Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
This year is the first the dental office is participating in the program, and it hopes to participate again in 2013.
Weems said he wanted to show appreciation for those who put their life on the line ever day.
"I really appreciate the fact that these people are leaving the comfort of their own homes and their own lives," he said. "You just don't find that so much anymore — someone willing to stand up and, if need be, give their life for us."
— Lauren Williams
Twitter: @lawilliams30


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Privatea needed a new stationery design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 42 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
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text: We give a comparison of the performance of the recently proposed torus-based public key cryptosystem CEILIDH, and XTR. Underpinning both systems is the mathematics of the two dimensional algebraic torus $T_6(\mathbb{F}_p)$. However, while they both attain the same discrete logarithm security and each achieve a compression factor of three for all data transmissions, the arithmetic performed in each is fundamentally different. In its inception, the designers of CEILIDH were reluctant to claim it offers any particular advantages over XTR other than its exact compression and decompression technique. From both an algorithmic and arithmetic perspective, we develop an efficient version of CEILIDH and show that while it seems bound to be inherently slower than XTR, the difference in performance is much smaller than what one might infer from the original description. Also, thanks to CEILIDH's simple group law, it provides a greater flexibility for applications, and may thus be considered a worthwhile alternative to XTR.


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Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian copywriter, poet and blogger living between the Philippines and Australia. Adopted mum to a little Filipino boy she met volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda, Mel blogs haiku poetry, nature photography and her journey as an adopted mum. Professionally as a copywriter, she loves writing the text and content that helps small business and corporate clients reach a wider audience. View all posts by Melinda J. Irvine


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We regret to announce, that the PKRA has declared not to accept the International Sailing Federations (ISAF) mediation result after more than one month of intense negotiations.
This has forced ISAF Secretary General, Mr. Jerome Pels, to issue this formal statement to PKRA president Mauricio Toscano:
"Dear Mr Toscano,
It is with regret that I understand the PKRA has decided to decline any further involvement in the mediation process to reach agreement with our recognized member, the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA). ISAF have invested a lot of time and effort in this process and your reasoning does not seem consistent with the negotiations that have taken place. If there is anything further that ISAF can do to restart this process and come to agreement then we would urge you to reconsider.
If you proceed, as indicated in the email from Mr Paul Caswell dated 29 March 2009, then the ramifications of this decision are as follows:
ISAF will not recognize the PKRA "World" Tour and as such ISAF will make this fact clear to our Member National Authorities.
According to ISAF regulation 19.4.1(c) the PKRA tour is a prohibited event if it continues to use the word "world", either in the title of the event or
Sailors who participate in the PKRA Tour may have difficulty entering and competing in the ISAF recognized IKA World Tour or other National events
as they may have their ISAF eligibility suspended according to ISAF regulation 19.4.
Yours sincerely
Jerome Pels
Secretary General"
It is expected, that the latest PKRA announcement to be recognised by a surfing association now, will only be a short intermezzo, as ISAF has already taken all necessary action to protect its rights against illegimite use.
Note: Regarding the first PKRA event starting on the 11th of April in Leucate, France, due to the short notice there will be no action taken against competiting riders.


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The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. This national organization provides networking opportunities, advocacy training, and the highest quality educational programs for trial lawyers.
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America's top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only, and is extended exclusively to those individuals who meet stringent qualifications and specialize in the legal practice of criminal defense or civil plaintiff.
The National Trial Lawyers also has Specialty Associations devoted to individual areas of practice. These Specialty Associations are open to any attorney practicing civil plaintiff or criminal defense law. There are 19 specialty associations, and we encourage you to join as many as you wish.
The Trial Lawyers Summit is an annual gathering of the most outstanding civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys in America. It was created by The National Trial Lawyers to bring together its members to share ideas and to learn new ways of improving their skills in the courtroom and better ways of managing and marketing their law firms. It was first held in 2012 in South Beach, Florida and has grown in attendance and stature with each successive event.


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Well, I decided to put my tax return toward a few upgrades. My phone and camera were nearing the ends of their lifespans; both have been repaired more than once. So, I'm now the owner of a very clever phone. Really, this makes a lot of sense given how much I travel for work. I'll be able to get email on the go and also blog from the road. And if yesterday's post is any indication, it takes very not bad pictures! That said, I'll be replacing my camera, too. Phin has narrowed it down to 2 or 3 choices and will be buying shortly.
Sigh. I am not a Mac user, and there are days when I feel like Apple has all the cool toys (Skitch, GIMP...). My next computer will be a Mac. But for now I'm going to have to figure out which photo editor I want to use and also sort out my Flickr situation. I'll let you know how it goes with the photo editors. Once I 1-have a new camera and 2-figure out what photo editor to use, I'll try to add a pretty banner to my blog.
That www thing
PR vs BS - Sometimes it's nice to know that we agree, in general. It seems like we all think PatternReview is a great resource. I visit PR whenever I'm planning a project and want to get the low-down on a pattern I'm considering. We also seem to agree on BurdaStyle being, um, frustrating. Honestly, the two things that really kill me are that people don't say what pattern they used and that people sell clothing. In both cases, I find myself clicking on a project to see what pattern was used only to get either no answer or learn that it's basically an advertisement for their clothing/sewing business. Moving forward I think I'll only add Burda projects there, and mostly stick with PR.
Pinterest. Ah, Pinterest. We're all addicted, it seems. Here's where you can find me: http://pinterest.com/cliobklyn
Tumblr. Some of us thought we needed it, but no one seems to know why. Nuf said. LOL
And some Sew-y tThings
Did anyone else catch that McCall's has acquired KwikSew Patterns? You can now buy KS patterns on the BMV website. I haven't really used very many KS patterns so don't really have an opinion, although my very first garment - an elastic waist a-line skirt - was KwikSew. Do you have any thoughts or experience with KS patterns?
Also, I wanted to sing the praises of Fashion Sewing Supply. After reading the tip that Pam posted on her blog about using fusible weft interfacing as stay tape, I decided to give it a try. So, I ordered a bunch of weft which arrived on Friday. Not only does the tip work out beautifully and easily, but in my order there was a note saying that, since the interfacing would be going on sale soon, they had cut my order extra generously. How's that for customer service?
OK, I'm done with the housekeeping posts. Next up will be the finished diaper bag reveal, my colorblock dress and new knit socks! Stay tuned!
(PS - Update at 4:25pm - Would you believe that about 30 minutes after posting this, my computer was infected with something called a blaster worm? Technology. Sheesh. Clearly my desk ninja did not do his job.)


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Q: I was raised as a Catholic and went to Catholic school for many years.
I've always believed what's in the Bible because it is the word of the Lord. But how do I know Jesus was really the Messiah? Many people have said they were the Messiah over the centuries, and they've all turned out to be quacks.
Also, I'm very sad about all the pain and suffering in this world. I just can't believe that if there is a God, he would allow this.
How do I spend my days on this earth and just accept what's going on? And how do I know if there really is an afterlife? I want to believe there is a God, but I just can't anymore. — B., Oceanside, NY, via email@example.com)
A: I'm grateful for your crisis-of-faith question because it appears regularly, in slightly different forms, in my weekly in-box of messages from readers. This time around, I want to try a different tack in answering the "Come on, prove to me that God exists — I dare you!" query.
I have no desire to prove to anybody, including you, dear B., that God exists. I also have no interest in defending the idea that God ought to do everything good and stop everything bad in the world, a concept no religion on earth has ever taught.
I have no inclination to defend quacks who claim to be religious, any more than I would defend thieves who claim to be public servants. Yes, I could do all of these things, but I won't. Today, at least, I have no desire to sell God to unwilling customers.
God is not a used car, and clergy or other religious folk ought not, I think, willingly cast themselves as God's salespeople. Today, I'm in more of a "Take it or leave it. It's your choice" kind of mood.
Instead of me trying to sell you on God, let me just humbly ask you to look around. Look at the religious people you see in your community, across our country and around the world. Even when you include the terrorists who've distorted Islam for their own vicious purposes, I think you'll observe something that reflects quite well on both God and the people who believe in and serve God.
What I observe (and I freely admit my pro-faith prejudice here) is that religious people are doing a lot of good all over the world. I know and support many soup kitchens, shelters for battered women and summer camps for the poor, and virtually all of them are run by religious institutions or religious people.
I recently listened to Raj Shah, the administrator of the USAID, America's foreign aid agency. He spoke with awe about the work that Pastor Rick Warren's Saddleback Church, based in Lake Forest, and other congregations are doing in Africa.
He said, "Some of the good they are doing, our government has not yet learned how to do."
I'm sure there must be atheist soup kitchens, and I know that many non-governmental organizations like Doctors Without Borders are not religiously backed in the great work of healing they do, but on balance, I believe that religious folks reflect quite well on God. I ask you to consider what their faith has done for their good works.
If the fruits of faith are so obvious to anyone who surveys the doers of good deeds in our world, what does this really say about the effects of God on grateful and willing souls? I don't mean to be blunt about it, but if the cynics and atheists you know are doing more good work in the world than the religious people you know, then perhaps you should become — or remain — an atheist. But that's just not how the world looks to me.
And as for Jesus being the Messiah, I may be the wrong guy to ask. However, I urge you to reread the end of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:15-20), which is uplifting for all people and says with an eloquence I could never equal what I've been trying to teach you today:
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears evil fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. ... Therefore, by their fruits you will know them." (NKJV)
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text: Estonia is a Baltic gem offering visitors the chance to see an ex-Soviet occupied country that is now proudly part of the European Union. Traces of the Soviet era are still there to be seen — e.g. Paldiski, a deserted Soviet army base that was once off-limits to Estonians themselves, can easily be visited on a day trip from the capital, Tallinn. Tallinn's medieval old town built by Germans in Middle Ages and is in magnificent condition, with the medieval city walls and towers almost completely intact and it rates as one of Europe's best medieval old towns. Glorious beaches pepper the extensive coastline, although the swimming season is short. After all, the Baltics are not renowned for warm weather - something that any visitor to Estonia must be aware of — the summer is short and the winter is severe.


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Here's an interesting accessory combo license plate holder and crank handle lock hasp for use with your own padlock. I believe this item was designed before electric start was offered.
I have a cast iron one of these. They are nice.
Well I gave this one my best effort, but no patent found.
I have a feeling that no patent was applied for or issued.
Notice it holds the crank upright. I could use one of those.. for the license plate, too.
I also have a cast-iron one on my 15. They work great and look good too.


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Some of my earliest readers might remember one of the first posts I did for this site in 2005 (back then it was still named Inside Scrapbooking), titled All Work And No Pay. It was about the use of – or rather abuse of – design teams as free labor for marketing work by stores and manufacturers.
Well, now a new "employer" has joined the list of those lining up for the free labor of scrapbookers who are anxious to put the moniker "design team member" after their name: blogs.
Yes, I've come across several blogs recently that have or are "hiring" themselves design teams (and I'm sure there are probably more that I haven't come across). The business model of these sites seems to be to promote their owners and to earn ad revenue – a professional blogging model of business. (It's easy for me to recognize that model because my business is also built around it of course.)
The Effers of course did this quite successfully with their site but they were a group of friends who co-founded a site, not one owner using the free labor of others to promote her site. There is a big difference.
The most recent call I found for a blog design team is still ongoing: Pink Sketches. Based on the owner's other websites, she seems a master at (self)promotion, running an etsy shop and a website she seems to be trying to commercialize. Which is fine – until you start trying to take advantage of other people's free labor to do it.
Kelli (nowhere on her public sites does it say what her last name is so I won't reveal it even though I know it from communicating with her) lists these requirements of the design team members:
- Make a layout every week using that weeks sketch
- Post links to the site on your own sites
- Have a digital camera to take photos of your layouts
- Use your own materials for layouts
- Participate in designer chats & meetings once a month
- Design your own sketch to be used on the site (not a must)
The only mention of any benefits to the design team members is requirement #7: Have a great time and love for scrapbooking and meeting new friends!!
Did I mention that all this work and requirements are for a site that is brand new and hasn't got a single piece of posted content yet? I contacted the sites owner Kelli to ask if this wasn't possibly a bit much work to expect of people for a new site with no "cachet", no return in exposure for the designers.
Her response:
While I understand your issue with the call, the only purpose to my site is for scrapbookers to chat, have fun and share their work. I believe people participate in sketch challenge sites and other design teams to share their layouts and gain exposure. The only reason there are requirements for the team is so I have some kind of organization with the site.
I'm sorry if you think it's a problem, and I can not speak for other sites, but my site is strictly for having a good time and sharing layouts with others.
The response is great PR work. I wonder what Kelli's day job is.
Do with this one what you will designers. I guess if any publicity is good publicity, I just did Pink Sketches a huge favor. Whatever…that's not the point.
Just be aware that there is another type of "employer" out there competing for your free labor. And don't let the rainbow smiley explanations of "we're in this for fun" blind you to the fact that a blog format doesn't mean there isn't necessarily something more in it for them. Make sure there's something in it for you too before you give them your efforts.


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San Juan County has a new administrator to take the place of Rick Bailey.
Kelly Pehrson, who is the current City Manager in Monticello, has been hired and will begin work on April 1.
Bailey has held the position for 27 years. "These are going to be hard shoes to fill. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Rick for the next two years," said Pehrson.
Bailey will continue in his position as he trains Pehrson and will then focus on emergency services.
Kelly Pehrson is a native of Monticello. He has a background in banking and has been working as the Monticello city manager since 2010.
He said he has contributed much to Monticello City. "We have been able to reorganize the general fund to where we are now saving money instead of borrowing money from the enterprise fund to balance the budget."
While Pehrson was Monticello city manager, the city received new revenue by annexing the Rocky Mountain Power substation, which will provide $50,000 a year in property taxes.
Under Pehrson, the city cut $150,000 in its expenditures, primarily by cutting employee expenses through employee attrition.
The city also has a new water storage project and finished the airport.
"The Hideout Golf Course has also had their best two years in a row. A lot of the credit for that goes to Tyler Ivins and Chriss Leavitt," said Pehrson.
Pehrson said the combined years of knowledge held by the people who work for the county will be a big asset as he takes on this new challenge.
Gunnison sage grouse were also discussed at the March 11 Commission meeting. A meeting will be held in Dove Creek on Wednesday to discuss what Gunnison County, CO has done and to see about the feasibility of San Juan County doing something similar.
The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are encouraged to attend. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Dove Creek Community Center. For more information, call the Dolores County Commission at 970-677-2383, Nick Sandberg at San Juan County at 435-587-3223, or USU Extension Agent Jim Keyes at 435-459-1825.
Commissioner Phil Lyman said, "This whole issue is not about sage grouse, it is about the control of resources."
Nick Sandberg reminded the commission that the comment period on the sage grouse proposal has been extended to April 2.
The commission heard a report from Linda Larsen, Wanda Franklin, and Tammy Gallegos on the heart health challenge that county employees were encouraged to participate in during the month of February.
County employees had walked a total of 5,120 miles, biked 1,527 miles and logged 713 hours of physical activity. In all, 310 pounds were lost by the employees. The road department team was the overall winner.
A San Juan County Health and Junior Expo is being planned for the county so watch for more information.
In other business this week, Dianne Eddington is the new deputy clerk, and Marcie Musselman is a new dispatcher for the sheriff's department.
The commission gave the go-ahead for the architect and design bids on a road shed to store sand mixture in Monticello. A similar building was constructed in Blanding in 2011 at a cost of $115,000.
Community Impact Board funding was approved for the Eastland fire building addition for $81,596 and for a Blanding road maintenance building for $115,000.
A beer license was approved for Richard Knapp at Valles in Mexican Hat.
A building permit was approved for a pottery-manufacturing building near Blanding.


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Ms. Fitzgerald represents employers in a wide range of industries, including the entertainment, financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and transportation industries.
Benjamin P. Smith is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Litigation Practice. He is a trial lawyer with a particular focus on high-stakes disputes in the biotechnology, medical device, and internet industries.


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Commercial Bee Hives.
The external dimension of Commercial bee hives are 465mm square. This is only 2.5mm different all round to the National bee hive (460mm square) so Commercial brood boxes and supers are generally used with National floors, roofs etc.
The Commercial bee hive frame has short lugs and the boxes have a larger capacity than the National bee hive.


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Travel Transformation
Purdue has begun a transformation of the travel process from the manual, paper based process of the past into an electronic booking and expense system. This transformation is a result of the Business Services System Plan which included the automation of Travel. In order to achieve this transformation, a four-way integration has been built between the Concur Travel and Expense system, ALTOUR Travel, JP Morgan Chase, and SAP. As a result, some business practices will be changed, or discontinued. The objectives of the redesign are:
- To Streamline the travel process
- To simplify the process by automating the booking, authorization, and reimbursement of the travel process
- To integrate a Travel Agency in order to increase available services to travelers; and to provide visibility into the travel spend for leverage in negotiating discounts with suppliers
- Provide improved risk management
- Implement a travel card program to reduce traveler's out-of-pocket expenses
Four-way Integration:
Concur Travel and Expense – Concur is the leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, and is a trusted partner by many universities across the United States. It's Software as a Service (SaaS) model delivers travel and expense management driven by Purdue University policies. A few of the benefits of using the Concur Travel and Expense system include:
- Through workflow, provides automation of the booking, authorization, and reimbursement processes eliminating the paper Form 17 and Form 25
- "One stop shop" for booking, and expense reimbursement, with Purdue travel policy built in for better compliance
- Automatically capture e-receipts to eliminate paper and keep travelers organized
- Provides smartphone apps to make travel arrangements, attach receipts, submit requests/reimbursements, and/or approve others travel/expense from anywhere, anytime
- Facilitates the new cash advance process
- Reporting
There are four basic roles in Concur: Traveler, Approver, Delegate (Arranger/Assistant) and Administrator.
- Traveler: The traveler may choose to create his own trip (Request and/or Booking), or may choose to have a delegate book trips and prepare expense reports on their behalf. However, every traveler must submit his/her own request/reimbursement.
- Approver: The approver role is for supervisors and fiscal approvers that will be responsible to approving the booking, OR approving the expense. This role may be delegated by the employee to another approver within his/her department.
- Delegate (Arranger/Assistant): The delegate may create trips and/or expense reports on behalf of a traveler; or may be delegated the authority to approve trip requests and/or expense reports based on the authority the person assigning the delegation has given.
- Administrator: The administrator will be responsible for assigning credit cards in the system, issuing cash advances, maintaining the Company Info pane in Concur, maintaining audit rules, modify users, maintain lists, manage expense types, etc.
ALTOUR Travel – Established in 1991, ALTOUR has grown to be one of the most sophisticated and highly respected global leaders in the travel world, with an annual volume of over $1.2 billion. ALTOUR has more than 68 offices and 1,200 travel professionals throughout the US and Europe, with one of those offices being in Jeffersonville, IN, which will be the main supplier of Purdue services. ALTOUR has more than 12 years' experience implementing and integrating with Concur Travel. A few of the benefits of an integrated travel agency are:
- 24/7/365 travel support from a dedicated agency
- Online booking fulfillment, as well as agent assisted offline booking for complex travel arrangements
- Accurate tracking for unused tickets, International Rate Desk, Service Level Agreement
- Benefit of combined purchasing power of the agency for discounts on hotel and car rental
- Improved efficiencies in risk management
- Provides visibility of spend for leveraging contracts
JP Morgan Chase – The University's current Purchasing Card provider is JP Morgan Chase, who is a large provider of business credit cards throughout the world. By leveraging this current relationship, Purdue is able to provide a Corporate Pay/Corporate Liability card to our travelers. The card is a VISA branded card, and is widely accepted around the world. The benefits of using the Visa Travel Card include:
- Reduces travelers' out-of-pocket expenses
- ATM Cash Advance availability while in travel status (up to $500)
- Insurance benefits
- Worldwide Travel Accident Insurance $500,000
- Common Carrier Baggage Reimbursement $1,250
- Rental Car Collision Damage Waiver
- Hotel/Motel Burglary reimbursement ($1,000)
- Charges will be imported into Concur daily, and are easily assigned to a travel reimbursement
SAP – The University's ERP system will be integrated with Concur to provide payment to travelers for reimbursement, however there will no longer be a need for reimbursement requests to be keyed into SAP. Reimbursements will be extracted from Concur daily and loaded into the SAP system for payment. Benefits of this integration are:
- Reduces time, effort, and errors of the staff in the keying roles
- Traveler's get paid much quicker, via ACH instructions already on file in the SAP system
Changes in Business Practices
In an effort to improve the travel process, over the years Purdue has added resources and business practices to assist in the travel process. Some of these practices will be replaced by a piece of the four-way integration described above.
- Egencia Corporate Travel – Egencia Corporate Travel is an online booking tool that has helped Purdue provide discounts to our travelers over the last several years. This service will be replaced by the online booking tool within Concur, and fulfilled by ALTOUR. This service may continue to be used by a department until the Concur rollout has reached the area. Profiles will be closed in Egencia as soon as all trips have been taken by the holder of the itinerary.
- Hotels.com – A few years ago, Purdue teamed up with Hotels.com to provide a cost-effective means of booking hotel reservations. A ghost credit card was behind the scenes in an effort to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for our travelers. The implementation of the Visa Travel Card, and integration with JP Morgan Chase will eliminate the need for the service. Departments may continue to use Hotels.com until the Concur rollout has reached the area.
- American Express Corporate Card – Purdue has offered an American Express Corporate Card to faculty and staff for a number of years. Although the card is a 'corporate' card, the cardholder is responsible for applying for the card on their own personal credit, and paying the balance in full each month after being reimbursed by Purdue. The new Visa Travel Card is a corporate liability/corporate pay arrangement, and will not be reflected on the cardholder's personal credit. All card charges will be reconciled within the Concur system. The Visa Travel card will replace the current American Express card, but cardholder's may continue to use the AmEx card until the Concur rollout has reached the area.
- Certified Travel Arranger Cards – Certified Travel Arrangers have been invaluable to the travel process and will continue to be in the future in the role of delegates to travelers. However, the Pcard that has been issued in a CTA's name will be discontinued and airfare and hotel will no longer be charged to a Pcard. The travelers that the CTA supports will now be issued a Visa Travel Card, and that card number will be stored in the traveler's profile within Concur. All travel arrangements made by a delegate/arranger will be charged to the traveler's card without the delegate/arranger needing to physically touch the card. The CTA cards may continue until the Concur rollout has reached the area.


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So these guys decided that this post had some sort of merit (really?), and they've chosen it as a reading for their Blogsday 2006. Anyone who knows me knows that I love the James Joyce (my god, in my high school yearbook my senior quote was from Ulysses—how did everyone not punch me?) (Although at least it wasn't from Finnegan's Wake. "She has a gift of seek on site and she allcasually ansars helpers, the dreamydeary. Heed! Heed! Go Class of '87!"), so it's a great honor to be included in this latter-day take on Bloomsday. Apparently an actor will read my words, adding some whimpering where appropriate. Maybe at the end she'll burst into heaving sobs! Oh, I hope!
It will be airing on your local NPR affiliate, probably Thursday night. I know it's on WNYC Thursday at 9, but the rest of you will just have to look it up. I'll be sitting by my radio, cringing.
Meanwhile, since writing that post, I've found myself despite my best efforts actually liking it around here. This house is so pretty that I want to lick it. (I hold off, because of the lead paint.) I keep trying to avoid the neighbors but somehow they find me and then I end up liking them, damn it. I have an herb garden and so far everything is still alive. (Except my basil tastes like nothing. Readers, you've helped me with every other aspect of my life, so tell me: why would basil taste like, well, leaves? Instead of the explosive flavor sensation I have long known it to be?) And Henry starts camp in two weeks! Every-day-for-four-hours camp! Much-cheaper-than-the-babysitter camp!
Posts will be light around here for the next month, as I focus on other projects for a while and also try not to get fired. I'll be posting more pictures on Flickr when I remember, including my new series, "Weed or Something Else?"


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BUFFALO TWP — A man died Wednesday after apparently jumping off from the Route 28 bridge over Buffalo Creek.
His body was found under the bridge near the Butler-Freeport Community Trail, said Sgt. William Myers of the State Police in Kittanning.
He said a passerby saw the man jump from the bridge just before noon today.
That witness called the 911 center to report the incident, Myers said.
Myers said police found the man's truck on the bridge.
Emergency officials on the scene, which straddles the border between Butler and Armstrong counties, located the body adjacent to the Butler-Freeport Community Trail.
The Butler County Coroner's Office was called.
Police were withholding the name of the victim pending notification of next of kin.


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Here's a scary statistic -- according to one study, about half of parents of preschool-age children say that they don't take their children outside to play on a daily basis. Less outdoor time means less physical exercise, and we wonder why our children are obese?
According to the study, only 51 percent of parents said they take a child "for a walk or to play in yard, a park, or a playground" once a day. The stats were worse for girls rather than boys (parents of boys were 16 percent more likely to take them outside for play). While some of the children certainly get outdoor time at preschool or in daycare situations, it's sad to think of how little time parents are promoting the great outdoors.
The thought of being trapped inside with my toddler all day pretty much forces us outside most days. It's the best way for her and her brother to burn off energy, and there's a lot less cleanup than indoors. Barring any extreme weather, there's always something to do right outside your own door. Even if the activities you choose aren't super active ones, still the fresh air and open spaces will likely inspire more movement than being cooped up inside. If you're stuck for ideas as to what to do once you're out there, here are 22 to get you started:
1. Play hopscotch
2. Collect leaves/rocks/flowers
3. Plant a garden
4. Run through the sprinkler
5. Take a nature walk
6. Roll down a hill
7. Walk/skip/jump around the block as many times as you can
8. Blow bubbles
9. Build a fort
10. Have a scavenger hunt
11. Go bird watching
12. Do cartwheels
13. Have a picnic
14. Watch the clouds
15. Paint outside
16. Go fishing
17. Roller skate
18. Play kickball
19. Jump rope
20. Play Four Square
21. Take breakfast to the park on the way to school
22. Talk a walk before bed and count the stars
What are your favorite activities to do with your kids outside?
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Suitsupply Toronto Store Opening Party
Pure tailored energy is the only way we can describe the newly opened Toronto Suitsupply. The Dutch based retailer open its doors last night to a packed store full of impeccably dressed men, beautiful women and some of the best suits we've seen in a while. The store is slick, it's a beautiful mix of graphic wallpaper, sleek fixtures, mirrors and mannequins that are so well styled they make you jealous.
While the store could be one of the coolest men's suiting stores in the city, we were really happy to see up and close that the quality is there in Suitsupply's garments. In this case, the quality does not match the price – it surpasses it.
While most men will be able to find something that they like in store, this store is perfect for the guy that has matured out of his "first' job suit but isn't at that executive suit level either. While your door may not say CEO, you'll certainly look like it.
Located at 9-11 Hazelton Avenue Toronto In Yorkville.
About Suitsupply from their website:
Suitsupply is a market defining brand showing strong international growth.
We are pioneers at everything we do, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our pioneering spirit generates a contagious energy, which is what enables us to keep putting new ideas into practice.
Our strength lies in our formula: straight, to the point and still personal. Fast and effective. Combining craftsmanship with flair.
There are few things that distract us. This approach enables us to create an environment in which our customers feel that we only have eyes for them. We are there for people who want to be seen.


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Sec. Salazar agrees to weak Wyoming wolf plan
DOI OKs shoot-on-sight wolf management policy across most of stateBOISE, Idaho (07/07/2011) -
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar tentatively agreed today to a wolf management plan for Wyoming that will allow wolves to be shot on sight across most of the state. In a joint press conference with Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe, Sec. Salazar said the Interior Department "agrees in principle" to allowing wolves to be killed without a permit for most of the year across most of state.
The following is statement from Suzanne Stone, Northern Rockies representative for Defenders of Wildlife:
"This action, if approved, would undo the successful recovery of wolves in the region, which was supported by millions of Americans. The principles that Gov. Mead and Sec. Salazar have agreed to seem no different than what had previously been proposed by Wyoming and rejected by both the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the courts.
"The Governor has publicly stated that he plans an end-run around the Endangered Species Act to get Congress to ratify this plan and prevent any legal challenge. What a sad day it is for America's wildlife and a stunning betrayal coming from our nation's chief wildlife steward."Background:
According to the latest annual wolf report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wyoming has an estimated population of 343 wolves, including 97 wolves inside Yellowstone National Park. So far this year, there have been 11 confirmed wolf deaths, including five that were killed in response to livestock losses. As of June 16, only six cattle (out of 1.3 million statewide) and one sheep (out of 365,000 statewide) were confirmed as losses to wolves.
See the latest Wyoming wolf population data from the 2010 USFWS annual report
Read the latest status report on wolves in Wyoming from the USFWS
Contact(s):John Motsinger, 202-772-0288


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Brandtson needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 27 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
We need a logo for our new website.
We're looking for a stylish, clean web 2.0 logo with a good looking icon/illustration to go with.
Designers Pond
We're fans of the Basecamp logo, something similar would be nice (http://www.basecamphq.com/). The logo should be clean with professional type and nice looking illustration.Inspiration; http://www.basecamphq.com
- Clean, professional typography- Stylish Web 2.0 illustration/icon (similar to Basecamp logo)
- Ugly logos ;)
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FS Series needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 120 designs submitted by 38 freelance designers.
FS Series is a an event production company specializing in timing and directing triathlons, duathlons, bicycle time trials, and running races. Our current logo is the Finish Strong at http://www.fsseries.com. We are moving to use just the FS.
We are only looking for the FS as our logo. The most creative and our favorite FS will win the contest. The colors should be Texas orange and black.
- The F and S intertwined together
- The winner must send either a ai., psd, vector art pdf file
- Do not include Series in the logo
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Venice Film Festival
by Joshua Moss
Recipients of the'96 Festival's Golden Lion, recognizing service to filmmaking are Robert Altman, Vittorio Gassman, Dustin Hoffman, and Michele Morgan. Hoffman was presented with his award at Wednesday's opening ceremony, while the other recipients will be honored at Friday's closing event. The jury for this year's festival is headed by Director Roman Polanski ("Rosemary's Baby", "Chinatown").
Aussies and Hoffa
The Venice Film Festival moved into its second half with Roman Polanski hosting a "virtual" set chat. The Filmmaker, who is the head of the film festival's jury, met with press in front of a blue screen which carried simulated background scenes.
Last night, saw the Venice premiere of "Love and Other Catastrophies", a low
budget Australian film. Co-star Matt Day ("Muriel's Wedding") told indieWIRE,
"When we were making it we all just thought it was a low-budget film, we
never thought it would be here (in Venice)."
Abel Ferrara's "The Funeral" has been playing to seriously mixed reactions,
some people loving it and other disliking it. Many audience members
commented that Annabella Sciorra, Chris Penn and Christopher Walken gave
great performances, but people are divided over the film. Meanwhile, at a
press conference, Ferrara received a large ovation from the Italian press.
One reporter asked him, "How do you feel about perpetuating the sterotype
and the myth of the mafia, which doesn't really exist?" Ferrara responded,
"Tell that to Jimmy Hoffa."
Christopher Walken, also here to promote "The Funeral", was asked why he keeps
playing psychos and killers. He replied, "Gosh, I'd love to play a normal
guy, with a wife and kid,…and you know, a dog, but no one seems to want to
offer me those roles!"
Mozart and Markets
Wednesday night marked the premiere of Jean-Luc Goddard's latest film "Forever Mozart", which was met with a less than appreciative response from the packed
screening. "Forever Mozart" is a surreal, non-linear story about the
travesties of the war in Bosnia. The project follows many characters, and
has a dream-like quality to it. Little to no applause followed the film,
which some audience members described as extremely disjointed, and somewhat
hard to follow.
An interesting aspect of this festival, is the lack of a marketplace. While
Sundance and Cannes, seem primarily made up of buyers and sellers, Venice has
the feel of a laid back, relaxing gathering place for the European film
community. Sure, cell phones are still ringing here, but people take their
time about answering them.
And the Winners Are:
Director Neil Jordan's "Michael Collins", the controversial film about the IRA,
won the top award at the Venice Film Festival Saturday. It pulled down the
Golden Lion awards for best film and Liam Neeson took home the best actor
The film, which also stars Julia Roberts, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, and Alan
Rickman, tells the story of Collins who was the IRA's director of
intelligence when he helped fight for Ireland's independence from 1919 to
1921. The film has caused some controversy in England, where some politicians
fear that the tension in Northern Ireland might be flared by the film.
"Collins" will be released in Britain later this year. Jordon's 1992 film, "The Crying Game" came under similar criticism for what some saw as a sympathetic
portrayal of the IRA.
4-year-old French actress Victoire Thivisol took home the Golden Lion award
for best actress. She starred in director Jacques Doillon's film "Ponette".
Thivisol plays a girl who trying to deal with the absence of her mother after
she is killed in a car accident.
Chris Penn won the best supporting actor prize for his role in Abel Ferrara's
"The Funeral".
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February 20, 2008
Get directions to Wabash College Fine Arts Center
Wabash College invites you to hear Jill Nelson give a talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 21, in Korb Classroom of the Fine Arts Center. The title of Nelson's talk is "Malcolm X and a Lifetime in the Pursuit of Knowledge."
Nelson was born and raised in Harlem and has been a working journalist for over 20 years. She is a graduate of the City College of New York and the Columbia School of Journalism. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Essence, The Washington Post, The Nation, Ms., The Chicago Tribune and the Village Voice. Nelson was a staff writer for the Washington Post Magazine during its first years of existence, and was named Washington D.C. Journalist of the Year for her work there. She freelances and lectures widely, and writes a twice-monthly column, "On the Verge," for NiaOnline.com and is a monthly contributor to the Op Ed page of USA Today.
Nelson was a professor of Journalism at the City College of New York from 1998 to 2003. Nelson wrote the best-selling memoir, Volunteer Slavery: My Authentic Negro Experience, which won an American Book Award. She is the author of Straight, No Chaser: How I Became A Grown-Up Black Woman, Sexual Healing, and Finding Martha's Vineyard: African Americans at Home on an Island.
Nelson's talk is free and open to the public.


text: Global Ag Growth is Both Robust, Uneven November 11, 2012 08:20 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Ed Clark Top Producer Business and Issues Editor Email Regions vary in total factor productivity Global agriculture has an impressive growth story to tell, but the pace of growth is markedly uneven, both country to country and even within countries. One important productivity measure—total factor productivity (TFP)—is showing rapid growth at the global level led by improved performance in China and Brazil, although the global rate of growth in harvested yield for major grains and oilseeds has slowed, according to a report by the USDA–Economic Research Service. During the past 50 years, industrialized countries have consistently achieved the highest levels of agricultural output per worker and per acre of land. However, the developed countries of Southeast Asia have the world's highest yields, while North America and Oceania have the highest output per agricultural worker. Developing countries lag far behind productivity measures but have narrowed the gap. Southeast Asia, China and Latin America are now approaching the land and labor productivity levels achieved by today's industrialized nations in the 1960s. Global agricultural output growth has remained remarkably consistent throughout the past five decades—2.7% per year in the 1960s and between 2.1% and 2.5% average annual growth in each decade that followed. However, the growth rate in cereal yield per acre harvested showed signs of slowing after 1990. One reason for the decline is that area harvested yield is not refl ected in total agricultural yield because of land-use intensifi cation. More double-cropping and less idle cropland means more harvests per year. This can keep cropland productivity rising even if yield per harvest is stagnant. Because of that, economists argue that TFP is a better measure of technological change. The research shows wide differences in TFP. In the U.S., productivity growth is moderately strong in the Corn Belt and Lake States, but low in the Plains States, Appalachia and the major horticultural states of California and Florida. China, meanwhile, shows strong TFP growth in coastal areas but less so in the interior. Brazil has robust TFP growth in coastal areas and in some parts of the interior, such as Mato Grosso, in the Cerrado. Productivity growth in the former Soviet Union countries, which was practically nonexistent during the Soviet era, began taking off after 2001. By 2009, however, gross agricultural output was still below Soviet-era levels except in Central Asia and Caucasia. Back to news


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For all the talk about the Mets needing starting pitching, they are going through a stretch now where that seems inconceivable.
After winning the first two games of their series at Baltimore behind RA Dickey and Hisanori Takahashi (who gave up one run in a combined 14 innings), the Mets have pitched to a major league-leading 2.31 ERA in June as they have won eight of their last ten games.
They look to complete the road sweep – it would be their first in two years, and first ever in interleague play – behind the sizzling Mike Pelfrey (8-1, 2.23 ERA), who is seeking his fifth straight victory.
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Food Biz Kids: Hahns Yogurt and Cream Cheese Spread a Great Bagel Topper
Combining yogurt and cream cheese is a winning combination
Hahn's Yogurt and Cream Cheese Spread (For Bagels)-Strawberry
Franklin Foods Inc., Enosburg Falls, Vt.
James Shields, 8th grade:
The taste is unique. When you take a bite, first you taste strawberry yogurt and the taste ends with the original cream cheese and bagel taste. It perfectly goes with the bagel with soft bits of delicious strawberries. When I first smelled it, I expected it to smell like regular cream cheese. Instead, I got a strawberry yogurt smell, which is great because I love strawberries. The package itself is no problem to open. A three-year-old could open this package if they tried, so it's a good package with a good cover that can appeal to anyone. Anyone who likes strawberries would want this because of the great taste. Overall, I would recommend this great-tasting cream cheese. It's a great bagel topper.
Ruby Morales, 8th grade:
It tastes like strawberry yogurt. I like it because it has one of my favorite fruits – strawberry. The cream cheese texture is smooth, creamy and also very fruity. And, by the way, it is very soft. It smells fruity and like yogurt too. The packaging is very easy to open. I think that everyone can use this product.
Joe Burson, 8th grade:
The packaging is nice and simple. It tells you exactly what it is. It is very easy to open. It smells like strawberries and cream. When you bite in, first you feel the soft, creamy texture. Then you taste the strawberries. To completely get the taste, you need to slather it on. I think that everyone could use this.
Samantha Pfander, 8th grade:
Strawberry toothpaste – that's what this cream cheese tastes like. I could see this product in my bathroom, not my pantry. If the bagel is good, the cream cheese can be tolerated, almost enjoyed. But I wouldn't suggest licking your fingers; all you get is an artificial-tasting paste. This spread is obviously geared toward kids, with the sweet taste and easy-to-open package. I can actually see six-year-olds asking for it. But they have strange taste. I mean, I ate multi-colored raisin bread in kindergarten, so I can't see this selling to anyone over 10, basically anyone with an atom of sense. But who cares about quality, nowadays, as long as it can sell? And this can sell to people who also eat canned peaches and bottled meat. Maybe I'm being finicky, but the other consumers will be too.
Kyle Jacobs, 8th grade:
I like the way the yogurt tastes. It tastes like regular cream cheese with a hint of strawberries. I could feel the bits of strawberries too; I don't mind that. It smells like
strawberries and yogurt. It's very appealing for little kids or teenagers who like to eat bagels. The packaging is good, too. It keeps the product fresh. I loved it, and hope you do too.
Hannah Ryan, 8th grade:
This strawberries 'n' cream flavor tastes like yogurt on a piece of eggy bread. When one first opens the package, the smell is overwhelming. It smells contradictory because of the sweet and salty combination. The texture is smooth with small bits of strawberries in it to prove to the consumer there are real strawberries, not just artificial color and taste. The packaging is easy to open in the car on a family road trip. I'm sure it will save a lot of time for people on the go. Strawberries and cream screams suburban mom on the way to soccer practice to pick up the kids.
Emma Soglin, 8th grade:
Under the easy-to-open package, there lies a nice and creamy, pale pink spread. It has a very fruity texture with a nice taste of milk and strawberries. This quality product is perfect for anyone and on any food – from bagels to toast.
Jay Miranda, 8th grade:
The cream cheese was a bit sour, but it still had a good taste to it – not too sweet or too sour. Just perfect! The texture is smooth, very good with the bagel. The smell is very much like strawberries. Packaging is good, not too flashy but very nice. I think everybody would use this product.
Mariah Davis, 8th grade:
The yogurt is extremely light and delicate. It is soft, smooth and it's very easy to open the appealing packaging. It smells sweet and fruity. This product would be a successful product to any person who likes the texture and taste of strawberry cream cheese.
Myles Dooley, 8th grade:
This is very good food if you have ever had cream cheese or strawberries. Yogurt combines them and that's how it tastes. It is soft and smooth; it's way easy to spread and light. It smells like strawberries and cream. It is in a small container that is very easy to open with small tags that stick out so you can open it easily. This is a very good food to all people. Any age could eat it.
Brandon Taylor, 8th grade:
It tastes like original cream cheese every other bite. When I don't taste the original, I taste a little bit of strawberry. It feels smooth, and a little of the chunky strawberries are hard, but you barely taste them. The package is easy to open. I think even an old lady or man can open it. I think the product is good for every age, but especially for kids because it is kind of sweet.
Jessica Payne, 8th grade:
My first impression on the yogurt and cream cheese spread was that the packaging was very plain and had nothing that made the yogurt and cream cheese different from others. Though it was very easy to open the packaging, I feel it needs more color. When I opened it, I was greeted with the great smell of strawberries (very appealing to children); however, the look was unappetizing. The pasty pink color and seeds on top made the product look extremely artificial. But the first taste was delicious, until I recognized the taste from another cream cheese company that makes the same product without yogurt. Overall, the taste and smell is good, but the idea is unoriginal. I do think this product is a good breakfast for adults and children on the go. I recommend changing the packaging to make the product pop.
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|snarrymod (snarrymod) wrote in snarry_games,
@ 2008-05-02 08:24:00
|Entry tags:
|entry, team phoenix, venivincere
TEAM PHOENIX ENTRY: Venivincere "A Superior Choice"
Title: A Superior Choice
Author: venivincere
Team: Phoenix!
Genres: Romance, angst
Prompt: Miles to go before I sleep
Ratings/Warning/Kinks: NC-17 *Implied het.*
Word Count: 5,413
Summary: "Tabula rasa," Harry says again, because it's the only thing he can think of with Snape's nose so close to his face, pushing everything else to the edge of his vision. He's tipped his head up slightly and can smell the institutional powdered soap on Snape's neck, the spicy, musky damp of his collar. Something boils through Harry's anger in a billowy roll, leaving him with a startling amount of desperation bubbling on top of it and a sudden awareness that he'd never been closer to Snape in his life. "Potter. My tabula will never be rasa."
Author's Note: Ziasudra, many thanks for the speedy and excellent beta. This story would not have the continuity it does without your expert guidance. Thank you so much for your hard work!
Also, heaps of thanks to Team Phoenix for guiding this fic when it was a fledgling idea. You're the best support anyone could ask for. :-)
Twenty-five hours after the Battle of Hogwarts, the final tally of the dead, injured and missing is released. When Harry holds up the Prophet the next day, the list is (mercifully) shorter than his arm.
"Snape's listed as missing," says Ron.
"They probably haven't found his body yet, is all," says Harry. "I'd better go tell them where to look, otherwise he'll lie there for years."
"Do you think he'll still be there?"
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Liberty offers prayers for family of soldier-student killed in action
Liberty University was recently notified by the U.S. Army that Sgt. Robert J. Billings, 30, of Clarksville, Va., died Oct. 13 from wounds suffered during an explosion when enemy forces launched an attack on his unit in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, where he was serving his country.
Billings was a student with Liberty University Online, where he was pursuing a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He began his studies with Liberty in 2010.
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STAY WELL & SPARKLE: Skerrit Must ComeDr. Sam Christian - Sunday, June 25th, 2017 at 2:34 PM
This is the pic that shocked many and delighted others! Did Sam finally see the light? Did he turn? What was he asking for? What did he get? How could he shake the hand of this man after all he's been through? Shouldn't we instead be piling on the pressure?
Step back a bit. Take a deep breath and it all becomes as clear as day. You may recall that I was arrested February 2nd for a strong 2015 Peebles Park speech. In it, I basically demanded that the Speaker conduct our Parliament with more decorum. I made oblique historical reference to the 1933 German Reichstag Fire. This was twisted to construe imaginary incitement to burn down our Parliament. Yet, today, a medical doctor, with vows to do no harm, allegedly brandishes a very real weapon and threatens to wound others inside that hallowed House,and that's ok?What are we coming to?!
While in custody, Police Headquarters was rocked by thunderous chants of "Free Sam Now! Free Sam Now!" When I defiantly emerged from Court that afternoon, those chants morphed passionately into "Skerrit must go! Skerrit must go!" Yes, I chanted those words a thousand times as I came out, again and again, in support of patriots who were subsequently arrested. I even requested entry into Police Headquarters to demand immediate release of Freedom Party General Secretary, Mr. Johnson Boston. From right there, I issued a stern warning live on Matt in The Morning: "Should any harm come to Mr. Boston while in police custody, I will hold Prime Minister Skerrit, Justice Minister Blackmore and Police Chief Carbon, personally responsible!"
Top police officers led by Inspector Cleville Mills, wrestled away my phone while I was on the air. They threatened me with grievous bodily harm and dis-invited me from the building.Whether that had anything to do with Bosso's prompt release, we may never know. Many rank and file police officers are not happy. Many have since apologized to me that they were just doing their job.
Deep in my spirit, I know the universe is unfolding as it should regarding my return to our beloved homeland. As in the US, I have no fear of going into the belly of the beast to advance a pressing cause. Last Sunday, I announced that I would attend the Family Fun Day at the Botanical Gardens. My plan simply was to speak to as many Labourites as possible and engage the Prime Minister on the issues. So said, so done! Sure enough, at the event, I was cursed out be a few screaming to leave their PM alone. Some called me a terrorist who, along with others, tried to burn down Roseau. So is burn alone I can do?! SMH. Does it even matter I was home soon after 4pm that fateful day? But, if truth be told, I was enormously gratified that the vast majority reacted so warmly. These photos and the video Hon. Petter St. Jean's posted on his Facebook page, clearly illustrate that https://www.facebook.com/votepettersaintjean/videos/10155309445412508/
I prefer to take the bull by the horns. It distresses me greatly that Dominicans no longer engage in civilized debates and panel discussions. Carnage rules our roads. We live in a land of unprecedented rudeness and crudeness, rampant laziness, grand larceny and escalating violence. Yet we continue unabated to hurl mepuis at each other from different radio stations and different political platforms. There is way too much bitterness and hate for such a small island state. There is way too much division and selfishness. Citizens are denied information concerning the nation's statistics, finances, treaties and diplomats. Citizens are denied promotions and scholarships based on merit. Citizens are denied the right to practice their trade and get desperately needed overseas medical care,solely based on their colour. Yes, it disturbs me no end that our justice system appears to frustrate any case against those in power, while jamming through any case they initiate. One set, one set, one set gets everything…is the constant cry. Those in power laugh and gloat saying, "You just vex because they didn't get."
Ladies and gentlemen,the Commonwealth Election Observer report, the deportation by Canadian Immigration authorities ofCBI passport holders and the corresponding banking crisis all confirm that the status quo can no longer be tolerated.I stand with the many at home and abroad working so hard, at great personalsacrifice, to alert the nation. What weeping and gnashing of teeth await us if 40% of our GDP vanishes like a vapour! We must hurry toresolve these deadly serious issues before the economy tanks completely, like Venezuela. Every single citizen of this blessed land is dear to me – including the Prime Minister. I drove over 10 hours to greet him in Toronto and New York during the early days of his leadership. I harbour no ill-will for any Dominican, be they red, blue, green or don't care. I will do whatever it honestly takesto seek common ground until we get results.
No. Skerrit must not go – to Russia, for example, with his gratuity. Instead, Skerrit must come now and let us reason together. Skerrit must come to realize that the chips of international justice will fall where it ought. Skerrit must come and FAIRLY face the judgment of the electorate. Dominica needs stateswomen and statesmen who can bring people together. As for me, the Lord shall supply my all needs. I ask for absolutely nothing more than genuine dialogue. Indeed, 'La luta continua!' (The struggle continues!) By God's grace, come hell or high water, you and I together, will force this country forward. Failure is not an option! According to a great hymn of the faith, "Bless be the ties that bind, Our hearts in Christian love…" Dominicans, now is the time for us to bind ourselves together. And let's show this troubled world truly how to sparkle!
Sam Christian, MD of Urgent Care is President of Dominica Values Forum, a non-profit think-tank promoting traditional values of Coudmain, Service, Faith, Family and Free Enterprise. Find out more about Dr. Sam at http://urgentcareda.weebly.com/dr-sam-christians-bio.html or message him at 767 265-0887
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"Dr. Sam, I wish you well but i'm not impressed brother. If you are that principled I would have expected you to fight the charges levelled against you in the U.S.A., especially since I undersztand you cllaim they were racist motivated."(Jebe fort).
Okay at the moment I am disappointed, and angry at Sam since he allowed himself to play into the hands of Dr. Punjab Roosevelt Skerrit who has victimized him!
I am not defending Sam, but I do not think Sam have any charges, or allegations to fight or defend against; I believe in Ohio where he practiced. When I heard of his issues I checked into it, and as far as I know his issues of him allegedly prescribing medication that he was not authorized to prescribe has long been resolved.
In America it does not take much to cause a doctors license to be suspended temporally, or a lawyer to get disbarred forever.
Samoa! You did bring out some robots. we meet people on the street, we never met before and greet them. We refer to this as common courtesy. Two technical men met and have a good hand shake, what offence is that. Except ,Pm said he wants to win all 21 seats IN the next election,,the best place to start is from the top.Dc.Sam's be a winner,DLP NEEDS YOU. welcome on board.
For all patriots, same goal, different strategy:
GraceWisdomUnderstanding&KnowledgeOfTheSpirit June 26, 2017
In as much I hate to say this; I have to call a spade a spade. I have seen this photograph quite a few times on face book, now I see it here along with the writing that goes with it.
My observation was that the hand-shakers were not looking at each other; I don't care how wide the smiles are, the handshake reveals not honesty–I am saying that this handshake was not genuine! And the writing that goes with it has proved me right.
This is what the rest of the UWP and Freedom need to do. Stop segregating yourselves. Act like Dominicans and shake the hands of those who vote against you. Smile and laugh and chat with them. Show them who you really are. Soon enough, the tables will lean towards you and you will be in the place you really need to be. Well Done Sam. dont brown nose like so many, but make your presence felt.
tHE pHARASIES WENT EVERYWHERE JESUS WENT. NOT SAYING the PM is jesus at all or that Sam is a pharasie. but to know what your competition is doing, sometimes you have to rub shoulders and engage them and see what is going on in real life for yourself. otherwise you are just repeating hearsay with no validation. as gentlemen you can shake hands and agree to disagree.
It's quite refreshing Dr. Sam to learn of your honorable intentions for your beloved country. I wish many more, especially those who presently hold the reigns of power, would be genuinely concerned about the wellbeing of all of Dominicans disregarding political allegiance. Instead of doing things for political expediency, they who occupy the seat of government should do so for the collective good of the people.. For the country to truly prosper and progress the politics of destruction MUST STOP! The politics that is practice today has divided the populace, destroyed friendships and families, caused intelligent and talented citizens to stay on the sidelines, far away from the dirty nature of politics. My point is, it has become appalling obvious that the present day politics is pathetic by any rational standard. We need to elect candidates with unquestionable integrity to be in Cabinet.
Say it does not make sense to you,a DLP slave,but dont generalise.You have neither the ability or morality to do so.When these articles bite you all who support roguish leaders,you all responses are always puffery.
% i will forever be a DLP Slave, that is without a doubt, but i will NEVER EVER BE A UWP slave like you, that's for sure!!!!!!!
There is nothing in that senseless article that bite me, it lacks substance!!!!!! I just felt the writer should know that his foolish article is senseless!!!!!!
This article is profoundly uplifting. To say otherwise is to be factually and supremely dishonest. Joe, it's people like you who are the enablers of bad and divisive governance. Your statements about being a DLP Slave for life can only be attributed to a moron. Who sensible and enlightened person would want to be a slave? People like Joe, with this sort of slavish mentality, who harbor considerable animus against truth tellers, need to be re-educated because they are woefully ignorant about issues and easily duped.
No, it goes to show that even though people can give the order to have you arrested, you can hold no grudges and you can act in an appropriate manner. Imagine if you do something to someone, and off course you expect them to have some contempt for you afterwards, then they embrace you and shake your hand, i dont know about you but that may throw me way off and have me confused. Well played Sam. Well Played! Show them you are a better man.
This is the type of rhetoric we need. The one set mentality needs to go and everything needs to be fair and equitable. We should be able to dialogue as civilized individuals and not resort to name calling when someone's opinion doesn't mirror yours. The scales need to fall of our eyes and we need to really examine the state of affairs in Dominica, all citizens should be treated fairly, regardless of political affiliation. God Bless Dominica and I hope harmony and unity can reign again.
Sam you are creating a battle field again! Less you forget, it was the citizens who were issued citizenship under the UWP that were deported from Canada hence the new Visa entry measures were instituted. You mention violence and discord yet all that is in your commentary is the felling and brewing of violence in the minds of the weak who cannot see beyond the bridge. yet you continually deny yourself that what you are doing is not an avenue that breeds hatred. You should rethink now!
That's what I like about the good doctor. He takes the initiative. He may look soft and spiritual even stupid sometimes. But he always thinking, always bold, always positive & happy. You can see that strong desire to do something new, to break new ground.
He taking plenty blows. But when he reach his goal people will still be wondering where this guy come from any why he so lucky.
Mr. Christian, your misguided high minded ideals do not resonate with the Labor Party rank and file simpletons. Mr. Christian, if it were not for the fact that these people do not avail themselves of any credible information which involves the written word (including DNO), you would have actually made yourself into a propaganda tool.
You may be well meaning, but, in my humble opinion, you're not ready yet.
What is the will of the people? Is it to beg for hand outs by those who are priviledged to do so, or to work and fill satisfied and accomplish in being able to provide for themselves and their families? The good book says if a man (a healthy man) does not work he should not eat.
TREMENDOUS, the ice must be melted , black man need to look each other eye to eye and UNITE. GOOD START. Bob D.
Sam I have read it all, but have yet to read an explanation regarding your inevitable handshake with Roosevelt Skerrit! You need to explain if that picture was taken in a more better time than in recent months.
Unless I fail to understand everything you conveyed; it is shocking to see you shaking hands with a man who could have had you killed! Make no mistake about it, whether politics or no police involved. You need to know once someone call the police on you they mean you every harm!
You need to understand whenever the police are told to arrest someone that could be the last day the accuse live, they could simply order you to put your hands behind you back, and if you do not move fast enough, they can simply say you rested arrest and kill you, shoot you down in cold blood and get away with murder.
When Skerrit decided to have you arrested his intention was not friendly, he meant to harm you, if that picture was taken after the incident, I am very disappointed in you!
Francisco, That is a shallow heart. The shallowest I have seen from you. Dominica and Dominicans will never change with peanut size brain thinking like yours. Its your Heart that the problem. You claim to have an engineering degree. Samuel top that with a Doctors. This is how Smart, Intelligent individuals move forward in life to help move their country forward. You can continue to stay in your dark hole where you currently are and contribute nothing to your country's progress. Mr. Christian is different. He cares about Dominica's progress. And if it take a hand shake to break the barrier, then that's all good. Never try to get to a man's mind. Getting to a man's heart is most important.
You can say whatever you wish; nevertheless; anybody who shakes hands with someone who had the police harassed and arrest them for comments they made in a democracy, which should be considered no more than freedom of speech; is not wise!
At this point I believe Sam might be in cahoots with the cabal playing a game! If you cannot see it that way feel free to say whatever you wish about me, it does not matter one bit! Look at it this way Sam has a medical degree, Sam might be more capable than many of the quacks in Dominica.
A man lay in the hospital in Dominica, with a bullet in his body, Sam Christian is capable of removing the bullet, Roosevelt Skerrit and his regime refuse to allow Sam Christian a surgeon from performing the surgery, prevented him from removing the bullet; in the absence of someone they claimed the only authorized in Dominica to take out bullet.
Why should anybody so humiliated by a government shakes hands with someone like Skerrit, who demonstrated his…
Why should anybody so humiliated by a government shakes hands with someone like Skerrit, who demonstrated his actual hate towards Sam, I will never understand that. Sam is not sincere, in anything he ever conveyed on DNO as far as I am concerned. What that hand shake represents to me is that Roosevelt Skerrit has broken the will of Sam:
Sam has become another of Skerrit's victims, my question is what is it that Sam wants from Roosevelt Skerrit? And don't mention anything about Sam doctorate to me, because wether you believe it or not I have a sound medical background too. I simply did not graduate, I drooped out of medical school!
But even Sam can tell you people of all ages can become what they want to become in America, if I so wish I can return to medical school any day of the week; and personally I do not need any help from any government to accomplish that!
GraceWisdomUnderstanding&KnowledgeOfTheSpirit June 26, 2017
"they can simply say you rested arrest and kill you" Mr. Los Angeles
When you cannot get the word right, what makes think that your principle is good; and it never is, because it comes from your home in the Twilight Zone–that is deep down in the bottom of the ocean.
When you write "rested" for "resisted" no wonder you have the high "thumbs down" rating. Mine to you is number 10 wee! Even if I don't quite agree with that one from Mr. Christian.
Dear little twelve year old teacher Elizabeth, remember my entire education derived from you. When you were twelve years old you were my teacher in school, how come you did not introduce me to the proper spelling of any in the following?
Resist, Resisted; Resistance, Resistant, Resister, Resistibility, Resistible, Resistive, Resetting!
I know if I was going to hear I do not know how to spell it would come from you. I only hope Man Eat Raw Dog meat; or Man Bite Dog don't see that because between you and him, I might have to string myself up oui!
That one is spelt correctly, but it is the wrong word!
I error you see.
Two African kings are bound together forever , there is never suppose to be a problem , I respect you all brothers so much don't let the ouside world separate us any more , I love you both . Pm you are a great example to the nation keep loving all your people . You make us proud, as Africans we should not let people seperate us any more . Pm I respect your courage to shake my brothers hand. Keep working for a better union .
Your comments in all honesty does not make much sense: This African king scenario does not mesh. Neither, Roosevelt nor Sam are kings, I agree Sam is an academically educated man, whereas Roosevelt Skerrit, is nothing more than Portsmouth Secondary School educated man; propelled by his political ambitions into the position he now holds.
You may like to see the hand shake, but I am telling you that is the handshake that will eventually destroy Sam Christian. I believe any trust the people in Dominica who supported him during this brief period are all shattered to pieces, and even if I thought I could have supported him politically if the time ever came, in my life time I will never support him.
What he has done is cold and disappointing!
@ Francisco, You call your self a godly or is it a golly man and will be going to heaven why dont you hurry up. You have a black heart a very angry person with everyone who support labour party government, Well toooo bad old man Mr Skerrit, and his government will be leading us for years to come, You lots can try and do anything but will never win a general election again never.
Dr. Sam, I wish you well but i'm not impressed brother. If you are that principled I would have expected you to fight the charges levelled against you in the U.S.A., especially since I undersztand you cllaim they were racist motivated.
You are a doctor, I'm not but I know Roosevelt enough that his personality disorder does not allow him to change. Sad but true. Now we have lost Angelo to keep us informed and I tried to listen to Matt's substitute tonight. What a turn-off and disappointment. Matt is just rehashing old programmes and not telling us anything new. He is a laz y man and does not do any research. Sorry Sam, but I am particularly pissed off tonight. You mean well but Skerrit sees that only as a weakness, like a dog wagging its tail for his master's approval. Please, bring back Angelo to give us the real facts.
But Sam, you talking like the dilemna facing Dominica has a life of its own. In other words, like a virus or bacteria. What you didn't mention is that this predicament was brought on by Skerrit. He had the resources earlier to ensure Dominica travelled a different road. Unfortunately, he squandered them and the result is what you see today.
Dr. Sam, like you I wear green and will always. I want to ask you and be honest. Do you think if these impasses had taken place between you and the leader of the opposition, do you think he would shake your hand and smile like skerrit did? Thats my dliemma as a DFP supporter. Do I get out of the frying pan and into the fire?
I am baffled by your article and your quatotion of scriptures to suit your cause. Sir when you emerged as the new DFP, that was a breath of fresh air. You should not lament over your spoken words, your joined with the most vicious, notorious and lawless group of people who are trying to destabilize the duly elected government, so don't cry. Your message then fell on deaf ears. UWP didn't have to help you find your tongue, you are your own person, we were willing to listen, now your message is DOA.
Going to the gathering and mingling was a good idea, but bashing the government for your fallacies wasn't smart. What are the responsibilities of A government? Implying social programs are given to a few is a blatant LIE! Your words are very irresponsible and offensive, Mr, Skeritte view all as children of one maker. If you truly want to emerge as a true leader put the political rhetoric aside and set meaningful goals. Man up the buck begins with you. Political preference is the…
I am not buying into that business of police officers saying that "I am just doing my job"..Only when it concerns one set/group of people?What happened when Skerrit told his fools,ideologues,zealots to go to even the cemetry and call opposition members TRAITOR?What happened when a mouth—piece of his said he would hunt down some opposition members like Obama is hunting Al Queda? Just imagine to believe if it was an opposition member who had the gun in the parliament! Was it a habit?Then i ask myself who else had their gun? Remember these guys have done so many things,from Malaysia to Iran,to Venezuela to Greek tankers,that they are scared to death over leaving office,BUT IT SHALL HAPPEN..The Commonwealth Observer Team's report told us about how badly conducted general election 2014 was.Hope we dont allow those rogues to steal another election.