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RALEIGH, N.C., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- One of every 70 children born in North Carolina will be affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In recognition that April is World Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) launched Get Autism, a campaign to raise awareness of Autism on all levels in society and to help increase understanding of this growing population.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. According to a recent study, the rate of prevalence in North Carolina is higher than the national rate of 1 of every 88. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, states that ASD could affect at least one million children in the U.S. ASD is more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. It is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the world.
"We want our society as a whole to get educated about Autism and understand the individuals who have a diagnosis. Get Autism means understand, get to know and see whom individuals with Autism really are. As individuals we all see who we want to see. We can see someone with Autism and just see a person who is different than us or we can see them as who they really are – the artist, co-worker, neighbor, sports enthusiast, brother, best friend," said David Laxton, director of communications, Autism Society of North Carolina.
Obama also issued a Presidential Proclamation in honor of World Autism Awareness Day, citing efforts his administration has made in "leveling the playing field for Americans on the autism spectrum."
According to the Autism Society of North Carolina, 32 states have passed autism insurance bills across the country to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism. "It is time for North Carolina to join the other states that have made treatment of autism a priority," said Tracey Sheriff, CEO, Autism Society of North Carolina. "We're following House Bill 498 closely and working to ensure its passage."
ASNC has developed a series of television Get Autism PSAs that will run during April as well as sponsorship messages on NPR, Facebook and Twitter posts and other outreaches. "If we can encourage one person to understand Autism or lead one family to the resources they need, we'll consider our Get Autism Campaign a success," said Laxton. "We believe that with awareness comes hope, action and change."
The Autism Society of NC encourages everyone to become a part of this statewide initiative to raise awareness by visiting their web site at www.autismsocietyofnc.org to learn how they can become involved and to share their social media posts available at facebook.com/AutismSocietyofNorthCarolina.
ABOUT ASNC: For over forty years, the Autism Society of North Carolina has worked to address areas of need and expand services for the autism community in North Carolina. ASNC works to directly improve the lives of individuals affected by autism, by providing advocacy, education, and services. Additional information is available by calling 1-800-442-2762 or by visiting www.autismsocietyofnc.org.
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Ever punch in a destination on your navigation system to only learn a few miles or so into the trip that a street or road listed on the system has completely changed?
TomTom has introduced TomTom Map Share, a new map improvement technology that allows its users to improve their maps as soon as they spot changes in the roads with a few touches on the screen of their device.
The feature, available on the new TomTom GO 520 and TomTom GO 720, uses TomTom HOME and TomTom Map Share, also enables users to share map improvement with others.
The technology enables TomTom users to easily and instantly improve maps and respond in real time to changes in the road network and correct the maps on their devices accordingly. The user interface is focused on making it easy to make improvements on your TomTom mapping system, such as marking blocked or unblocked streets, reversing one way traffic or inserting new street names, which instantly take effect.
The feature gives TomTom users the option to capture road changes on their device in-between map releases and keep their data as current as they wish.
With over 10 million users, TomTom Map Share also enables users to share their improvements with each other easily through TomTom HOME, TomTom’s free software application that enables users to manage, download, store and transfer content from their computer (PC/MAC) onto their TomTom device.
When it comes to sharing improvements, users have the option of choosing between downloading all reported map improvements or only accepting map improvements verified by a TomTom team of experts to guarantee timeliness and validity.


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MOST FREQUENT MISTAKES WHEN TAKING DOG PICTURES - PART 1
Most Frequent Mistakes when taking Pictures of Dogs. Part 1
You love your dog more than life itself, but even though your new smartphone has a great camera you just can't seem get a decent picture of your dog (or cat) that captures the true personality of your little furball. The pictures are either blurry because your dog didn't sit still, or your black dog turns out too dark, your white cat is way too bright or you managed to give them green or red eyes because you used the flash.
Rest assured, you are not alone. Just go to petfinder.com and look at the pictures posted there. At least 2/3 of the pictures on petfinder.com don't help the animals to find a new home because they don't reveal much of anything about the animal.
Let me share with you have you can instantly improve your pet pictures by avoiding some of the most frequent mistakes.
Mistake #1: You are not getting on your subject’s eye level.
If you want to create an emotional connection don't take pictures top down. Get on your knees or if needed lie flat on the ground (for the smaller dogs) to capture a picture from their perspective. "Eye level" pictures will draw more attention because we normally don't see dogs from that perspective. This is not to say that you cannot take really cute top-down pictures, but as a rule of thumb go on the dog’s eye level. This has the added benefits that you also might be able to blur your background if it is further away, but we will get to that in part 2.
Mistake #2: Your camera's focus is not on the dog's eye that is closest to you.
It has been said that the eyes are the windows to your soul. This is equally true for dogs and if you don't get the eyes in focus you don't experience the magic connection to the dog in the picture. This is probably one of the most important points and why so many people fall in love with the pictures I take of dogs. If the eyes are not in focus and sharp the emotionally connection between the viewer and the dog in the picture is greatly reduced. To be honest, this will take some practice, especially if your dog belongs to the fast-moving canine species.
Mistake #3: You are taking pictures against the natural light.
Even though digital cameras have come a long way, they are still a far cry from the capabilities of the human eye. Just because you can clearly see a black dog against a bright background doesn't mean that your smart phone camera or DSLR has the same ability. As a rule of thumb, you want to take pictures in the same direction that the natural light falls and not against it. This applies to direct sunlight as well as defuse light on an overcast day.
Stay tuned on how to avoid other common mistakes when taking pictures of dogs.

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The Path to Rome is both the story of Hilaire Belloc and his path to becoming one of the most celebrated writers of the modern era; and the story of us as Christians, navigating the divide between history and our own age as we seek Christ. Here, discover Belloc's undying love for Europe and for the Church, which will reinvigorate your own love for Western Civilization and Catholicism.
By Hilaire Belloc
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Reports saying Anele Mdoda to start own production company. The news of the production company was announced by entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela, who has had the pleasure of being interviewed by Anele when she was still the host of SABC 3’s Real Talk.
Just after bagging a role as the new host to present The Voice SA, word on these celebrity streets is that Anele is following in the footsteps of many talented content creatives and establishing her own production company.
Anele now joins a league of many reputable women in media who are proud founders of a number of production companies.
TV: Anele Mdoda Opens Own Production Company@Anele is adding mogul to her name by getting onto the production game.
— Phil Mphela (@PhilMphela) November 7, 2018
Women such as the likes of Basetsana Kumalo who is the Executive Director of Connect TV which is responsible for producing local content such as Date My Family, Our Perfect Wedding and KFC’s Taste Kitchen and Utatakho to name a few.
Another lady we’ve come to have great respect for in this media space is Mrs Carol Bouwer who established a television company called Carol Bouwer productions.
Congratulations Anele, keep that foot firm on their necks!


11RMS | Elips Design
11RMS is a mews house located in the heart of Knightsbridge village, London. Designed by Elips Design, the internal planning responds to particular needs of the occupants. The design concept is driven by the willing to connect with one staircase the 3 floors to maximize the space. The living spaces were designed as open space to allow the natural light to enter, as well as through skylights.


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It is important to consider the example we are setting for our children, especially our daughters.
When we choose to expose our bodies in a provocative manner, it may send a message that objectifies women and undermines their worth beyond their physical appearance.
This recent incident, where a man spilled over a video of a beautiful lady showing part of her breasts while skillfully dancing on Instagram, raises concerns about the kind of messages we are sending to our young girls.
By showcasing such explicit content on social media platforms, we risk normalizing the objectification of women and reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
Our daughters deserve to grow up in a society that values their intelligence, talents, and character, rather than reducing them to mere objects of desire. It is crucial that we promote healthy body image, self-respect, and empowerment for our young girls.
Ultimately, as adults, it is our responsibility to be mindful of the messages we convey through our actions and choices. We have an opportunity to shape a more inclusive and respectful society for our daughters, where they can thrive and be valued for their whole selves.
Let us strive to set positive examples and empower our daughters to embrace their talents, intelligence, and worth beyond superficial standards.
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Safari, Seclusion and Sunshine: Why Africa is the Perfect Luxury Honeymoon Destination
Published on: October 23rd, 2017
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Private luxury camps in the wilderness, idyllic and unspoiled beaches, flawless service and world-class luxury. Whatever you’re seeking from a honeymoon, here's why Africa is the perfect luxury honeymoon destination.
Here are some of the reasons we think taking a Jacadahoneymoon in Africa is the ultimate way to mark one of life’s most significant moments…
There are no words to describe the feeling you get when you step off your charter plain and find yourself in the middle of a vast game reserve. This is far from a typical two-week beach getaway; the things you will see and experience in Africa will stay with you forever, and if this is your first time to this continent, it won’t be your last. Maybe you’ll watch a mother elephant teaching her baby to use his trunk to drink from the river, or perhaps you’ll take a private night-time drive out to the middle of the vast salt pans to stare up at the blanket of stars. These are the moments that you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
Whether you’re after popular safari spots like Kruger Park or more off-the-beaten-path destinations for crowd-free animal spotting, Africa has it all. Plus, no two game reserves are alike, so you’ll have plenty of excuses to keep on returning to the amazing continent. The memories of safari are what make travelling to Africa entirely worth it.
For most honeymooners, privacy is a crucial part of the trip, and that happens to be something that Africa offers by the bucket-load. We’ll whisk you away from the crowds to a part of the wilderness in which you can experience a luxurious combination of solitude and five-star service. Spacious, beautiful suites, romantic dinners under the stars and private picnics in the middle of the bush are just a few of the things you can look forward to while on your safari.
In some of our camps, you will be the only couple as far as the eye can see. In others, you’ll be able to escape to your private plunge pool whenever you fancy. And if you’re craving the feeling of sand between your toes, many of our Indian Ocean hotels are located on private islands, so you’ll feel like the only people around for miles.
World-class hotels and lodges
Unlike many other places, going off the grid in Africa doesn’t have to mean foregoing luxury; imagine four-poster beds under the stars and private infinity pools overlooking the local elephant herd’s watering hole. You can also expect world class food, fantastic wine lists and luxury massages.
Some of the world’s best hotels operate in Africa, and are collectors of countless luxury travel awards. These are the places that cater for discerning honeymooners, ensuring flawless service, privacy, and many perks that go well above the expected.
Sun, sea and sand
A honeymoon in Africa doesn’t just mean safari – some of the world’s best beaches and islands are found on this diverse continent as well. We can create the ultimate trip that encompasses Zanzibar or the Seychelles, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s honeymoon destination of choice, paired with the best safari experience in eastern Africa.
All that isn’t to say that just sticking with a safari isn’t relaxing in its own right. Nothing beats those evening sundowners while you’re floating along the Zambezi River in search of hippos and elephants, or that quiet dinner under a night sky that will render even the most seasoned of travellers speechless. Relaxing is different to everyone, and we’re here to find out what it means for you.
Going to Africa doesn’t have to mean sitting in a safari car all day, either. Take a helicopter ride above Victoria Falls, follow an expert guide on a walking safari in Zambia, or enjoy a hot air balloon ride over Kenya’s Maasai Mara: these are all experiences of a lifetime that you’ll never forget, and are sure to be as high up on your “favourite moments” as seeing an elephant up close for the very first time.
Whatever your reasons for wanting to enjoy your honeymoon in Africa, we’re here to make it unforgettable for you. Our expert travel designers have all lived and grown up in the region and have personally visited all of the lodges, so you can rest assured knowing that you’re in safe hands. It’s your honeymoon after all, so all you have to do is turn up and enjoy it.

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While the nation has mourned loudly, Sridevi’s only sister Srilatha has been ominously quiet.This has eventuated in a lot of speculation as to what has really happened to make Sridevi’s sister seethe in silence.
A source in the know says Srilatha showed up in Mumbai briefly to pay her last respects. “But she did not stay for more than half an hour and she did not speak to anyone from Boney Kapoor’s family.”
According to sources Srilatha who has not uttered a single word about her only sister’s death would be speaking up very soon.
“She was the last person who spent time with Sridevi in Dubai. She definitely has some surprises to spring.She’s waiting for the frenzy surrounding Sridevi’s death and last rites to be over before coming forward with her thoughts,” says the source adding thatSrilatha breaking her silence could be an “explosive” occurrence.

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Published by the creators of EverQuest and developed by the team behind Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Champions of Norrath is an Action RPG like none other on the PlayStation 2. Create your own champion, each with unique powers, appearances and skills. Experience an epic adventure filled with powerful action and ominous intrigue. Battle vicious monsters where your mastery of weaponry and spells is the only thing between you and supreme evil. Read more to check out the latest batch of screens!
- Western Outlaw Q&A with Bryan Ekman of Jarhead Games on HomeLAN
- Darkfall Online Q&A with Aventurine's Claus Grovdal and BT oren on MMORPGDot
- Lineage II Q&A with NCSoft US's PR head David Swofford on Rebell.at
- Half-Life 2 Q&A with Valve Software's Gabe Newell on Half-Life 2 Online Source
- The Movies Q&A with James Steer of Lionhead Studios on GameSpot Australia
- Hunter The Reckoning: Redeemer Q&A with High Voltage Software on HomeLAN
- T3: War of the Machines Q&A with Atari's Aron Drayer on Gamer's Depot
- NBA Jam Q&A with Acclaim's Brandon Fish on Chicago Xbox
- Drake Q&A with Idol FX's Stephan Ljungqvist and Johan Sjöberg on HomeLAN
As U.S. Army Sergeant John Baker, players join the battle at Kasserine Pass in North Africa, race to capture Messina in Sicily, and finally repel the German army at the historic battle of Monte Battaglia in the heart of Italy. Armed with a new arsenal of weapons, players will fight alone and with squad mates as they rush to stop the Axis powers. Some more screens ...
Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Space Colony - Trailer
- Anarchy Online: Shadowlands - Trailer
- Half-Life 2 - Walls Technical Movie
- Half-Life 2 - Alyx Technical Movie
- STALKER: Oblivion Lost - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, will allow players to journey through multiple gameplay paths, taking control of the motion picture trilogy's heroes. Defend the walls of Minas Tirith as Gandalf, raise the Army of the Dead as Aragorn, Legolas, or Gimli, and with Frodo and Sam, deliver the ring to the fiery depths of Mount Doom.Based on the environments from the upcoming movie, The Return of the King's third person gameplay will include immersive action and adventure elements set in rich, interactive levels. An all-new multiplayer co-op mode will let players form their own Fellowship before embarking on their journey through Middle-earth. Check the boatload of new screens ...
Of course Nintendo's lineup cannot be far behind! So far, only limited goodies are available, but we will update when more rolls in. So far, check out screens from :
- The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (NGC)
- Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (GBA)
- Mario Kart: Double Dash (NGC)
Nokia today announced an agreement with Electronic Arts (EA) to deliver select EA titles for the highly anticipated Nokia N-Gage platform. Beginning this year for the holiday season, EA will deliver some of its leading game titles for the Nokia N-Gage, the world's first mobile and connected game deck that will be available globally on October 7, 2003.
S2 Games and iGames Publishing today announced that the highly anticipated PC game Savage: The Battle for Newerth has gone gold. The first-ever RTSS (real-time strategy shooter) recently completed successful beta testing and will be released on September 9th. “The beta testing was extensive and went brilliantly,” said Jesse Hayes, COO of S2 Games. “Savage benefited tremendously from the excellent input of the beta testers and we’re excited to deliver the gold master.”
Midway is also presenting several of their upcoming titles at ECTS, such as:
- NHL Hitz Pro (PS2)
- Freestyle MetalX (PS2 Xb)
- Freaky Flyers (PS2 Xb)
- RoadKill (PS2 Xb)
- SpyHunter 2 (PS2 Xb)
ValuSoft, a division of THQ today announced the release of Care Bears: Care-a-lot Jamboree for PC and Mac. The game was created under a licensing agreement with American Greetings to develop computer games based on the ever-popular Care Bears. The deal was brokered on behalf of American Greetings by The Joester Loria Group, the exclusive worldwide licensing agency for Care Bears. Care Bears: Care-a-lot Jamboree is rated "E" for Everyone and will be available at retailers nationwide for $19.99 SRP.
Next at bat is Konami with a few eagerly anticipated titles such as :
- Pro Evolution Soccer 3
- Cy Girls
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
- Firefighter FD18
- Karaoke Stage
- Bomberman Kart
- Bloody Roar 4
Namco Hometek Inc. promises intense, nonstop action in its newest thriller, Plague of Darkness (tentative title), announced today. Scheduled for release on the PlayStation2 and the Xbox, Plague of Darkness will ship in the summer of 2004. Developed by Widescreen Games in Lyon, France, Plague of Darkness will feature Xbox Live functionality, complete with downloadable content, as well as PlayStation2 online support with exclusive extras. Read more for details and the first screens ...
Also Atari has a bunch of interesting titles coming up in the near future. So far we got following screens from ECTS (more to be added as they drop in):
- Driver 3 (PS2/Xb)
- Unreal II: The Awakening (Xb)
- Kya: Dark Lineage (PS2)
- Risk: Global Domination (PS2)
- Transformers Armada: Prelude to Energon (PS2)
Also a few days back from the 'Atari's Gamer Day' we posted up following screens (same screens they show up at ECTS), worth checking out:
- Civilization 3: Conquests (PC)
- Unreal Tournament 2004 (PC)
- T3: War Of The Machines (PC)
- Once Upon A Knight (PC)
- Hordes of the Underdark (PC)
- Gothic II (PC)
- Temple Of Elemental Evil (PC)
- Dead Man's Hand (Xbox)
- DragonBall Z: Budokai 2 (PS2)
- Shadow Ops: Red Mercury
You find the Atari's Gamer Day screens here, read more for the ECTS screens!
The eagerly awaited demo for Pyro Studios' RTS Commandos 3 is now available (thanks Dave!). Originally featured on the Spanish Micromania magazine this demo lets you try out a tutorial/training mission, as well as "The Train" mission from the full game. Read more for download links ...
THQ has now released the English playable demo of Yager letting you try out their upcoming sci-fi flying action game. New in this English version are Save-Points and French/English/German languages. The demo (developed by Yager development, how resourceful) contains three missions from the full game. (thanks GamersHell). Read more for download links ...
Cenega is also presenting several of their upcoming titles, such as:
- The Roots
- UFO: Aftermath
- Korea: Forgotten Conflict
Unfortunatly at this point we only have a few screens of The Roots & UFO: Aftermath . Read more to check them out...
THQ has quite a few interesting titles coming up in the near future so needless to say they are showing quite a few at the ECTS. We got screens from the following titles :
- Full Spectrum Warrior (PC/Xbox)
- STALKER: Oblivion Lost (PC)
- Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon (PC/PS2/Xbox)
- Hot Wheels Highway 35 World Race (GBA/NGC/PC/PS2)
- Warhammer 40,000: Firewarrior (PC/PS2)
- Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (NGC/PS2)
Oxygen is also presenting their lineup of upcoming titles at the ECTS. Their booth features the following titles :
- March! Off World Recon (PC)
- Midnight Nowhere (PC)
- Echelon: Wind Warriors (PC)
- Spell Of Gold (PC)
- Paradise Cracked (PC)
Set in Indonesia in the near future, Joint Operations takes the player to a country on the verge of disintegration. Regional independence movements have acquired advanced weaponry as the nation's military splits into competing factions. Escalating violence threatens innocent civilians and Western economic interests. Read more for a 40 some screens...
As clockwork, the major companies are starting to release their ECTS material. We have screens for the following Sony PS2 titles :
- Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain
- Rise to Honor
- Ratchet & Clank 2: Locked & Loaded
- Hardware: Online Arena
- Jak II: Renegade
- Grand Turismo 4
- Ghost Hunter
- Everquest Online Adventures
- Arc: Twilight of the Spirits
- Dark Chronicle
- Destruction Derby Arenas
Enlight Software announced today it has obtained worldwide rights to publish the next installment in the Warlords Battlecry series, Warlords Battlecry III. The Warlords Battlecry series has received editorial praise and awards from leading game magazines and web sites around the world. Read more for details ...
After the release of both Stronghold and Stronghold Crusader, Firefly Studios turns their attention away from this successful series in favor of something a little different, and much more lighthearted. So what is Space Colony all about? Let’s take a look at a beta build of the game and find out.
Today marks the first day of the ECTS gaming convention in London, UK, and we already have a boatload of screens for the entire UbiSoft lineup. Read more to check out goodies from the following titles:
- Uru: Ages Beyond Myst (PC)
- XIII (PC/NGC/PS2/Xbox)
- Beyond Good & Evil (PC/NGC/PS2/Xbox)
- EverQuest: Lords of EverQuest (PC)
- Far Cry (PC)
- Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (PC/NGC/PS2)
- Ghost Recon: Jungle Storm (PS2)
- Rainbow Six 3 (Xbox)
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The story takes place two years after the death of King Krichevskoy, the ruler of the Netherworld. His son Laharl awakens from a long sleep, unaware of his father's death. Meanwhile, scheming demons vie for supremacy over the Netherworld. With the help of his subordinate Etna and her underlings, the egocentric, self-absorbed Prince Laharl must fight to regain the throne and claim his birthright. Read more for the full review ...
Hegemonia: The Solon Heritage will provide a thrilling playing experience through 50 new inventions, new skills and heroes, new spaceships and strategy options as well as an improved Artificial Intelligence. Furthermore, 15 new levels will be specifically designed both for a great multiplayer and singleplayer experience.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to free up additional mid-band spectrum, once reserved for the military, for 5G.
Mid-band spectrum is the holy grail for 5G, offering the best combination of speed and building penetration. The FCC’s recent $81 billion auction was for spectrum in the 3.7 Ghz to 4.2 Ghz range.
The FCC has now voted to free up the 3.45 Ghz to 3.55 Ghz spectrum, spectrum the military has used for radar applications.
“Back to the here and now. Most of the country has yet to experience the benefits of a true 5G network,” said Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in a statement. “The out-there innovations it can deliver are still a ways off because so many of them are not about connectivity delivered via phones. Plus, for so many consumers, the present is confusing, with carriers providing different versions of 5G, which can sometimes feel a lot like the 4G they already have. In part, this is due to the fact that carriers don’t always have the airwaves they need to provide consistent and widespread coverage at this time.
“Today we take action to change that. We take action that will move us closer to 5G service that is fast, secure, resilient, and—most importantly—available everywhere in the country. We accomplish that by adopting rules and auction procedures that will make available 100 megahertz of prime mid-band spectrum in the 3.45-3.55 GHz band available for 5G this year. This offers real opportunity because during the past few years the United States was slow, relative to other countries, to recognize the importance of mid-band spectrum for 5G. This meant we were late to bring these airwaves to market. So mid-band spectrum has been the critical component that is missing and our action here helps fix that.”
Freeing up the additional spectrum will be a major boon for carriers as they continue to roll out 5G networks.

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Welcome to Wildfire Designs Alaska
Welcome to my website. From this site you can view all my designs, find a store that sells my patterns, learn quilting tips and techiniques used in my designs and even order patterns and kits on my new online store. Businesses can order patterns, download kit cutting instructions and request a trunk show.
New Fabric, Patterns & Kits for 2017!
I am excited to annouce my first Signature Batik Collection with Hoffman California Fabrics! The Into the Wild fabric collection starts to hit stores across the nation in Jan/Feb 2017. These new batiks feature my drawings of fireweed, lupine, forget me not, blueberries and dragonflies/butterflies. Click here to view the entire collection.
In addition to the fabrics, I have created 10 new designs using these new batiks (6 tablerunners, 3 wallhangings - which can be combined into one large wallhanging, and one quilt). Please see the New Designs or Floral Designs pages to view my new patterns and kits. All my new patterns will be available as laser pre-cut kits in March 2017. Click here to be directed to Wildfire Designs Alaska's online store now.
What makes WDA laser kits special? I pre-wash all the applique fabrics to shrink, block and remove excess dye and all my kits use Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 as the fusible webbing. This fusible is more expensive then other non-permanent fusibles out there, but the only one I use because of its permanent bond. When used properly there's no need to stitch down your appliques. See my Tips page for step-by-step instructions on how I use Steam-a-Seam fusible web.
Wildfire Designs Alaska Online Store
All Wildfire Designs Alaska patterns, available kits and other notions are now available to purchase online! Although I am excited open my own online store for those of you who do not have local access to my patterns and kits, I want to make sure to encourage everyone to check with your local quilt shops first and support your local small businesses! Click here to be directed to Wildfire Designs Alaska's online store now.
Wildfire Designs Alaska is now on Twitter & Pinterest!
To round out my social media sites, WDA is now on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest! Keep up-to-date on all my new projects, patterns & kits and activities by following me! Click here to be directed to my Twitter page now or here to be directed to my Pinterest page.
History of Wildfire Designs Alaska
I was born in Kenai, Alaska and raised in the family fabric store, the Kenai Fabric Center with my mother, grandparents, aunts, and later a sister and several cousins; all of whom taught me to sew, crochet, knit, and so much more. While in college I worked with my family at their fabric store, where I found a talent for creating samples of wallhangings and preparing kits. After several years I decided to try designing on my own. My first pattern, Caribou on the Kenai Flats, was inspired by my hometown.
Thank you for your interest in Wildfire Designs Alaska!

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At VisionFirst Eye Center, your vision and eye health is our first priority. Our doctors focus on providing the newest science and technology while applying it to your specific eye care needs.
Since 1997, VisionFirst Eye Center has offered a range of medical, surgical and optical services. Our team has more than 145 years of combined experience servicing the eye care needs of Alabama. Our licensed Board Certified physicians and optometrists are ready to evaluate you at any of our four convenient locations: Trussville, Birmingham, Alabaster and Pell City.
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Chancellor considering options for a national road pricing scheme - drivers' views
Following reports that the Chancellor is considering options for a national road pricing scheme to stem falling fuel duty revenue, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“As more electric vehicles come on to our roads, revenue from fuel duty will decline so it’s inevitable a new system will have to be developed. While not paying car tax is clearly an incentive to go fully electric at the moment, we will very soon need a system that can levy tax on both conventionally fuelled and battery electric vehicles fairly. If this isn’t addressed, we risk finding ourselves in a situation where petrol and diesel drivers continue to pay all the tax for using the roads which is unsustainable.
“But drivers are firm in their views that any new system must not be used as a way to increase the tax burden on them. Despite this, RAC research shows around four-in-10 drivers believe that some form of ‘pay-per mile’ system would be fairer than the current system of fuel duty, while half (49%) agree that the more someone drives the more they should pay in tax. Drivers are also clear that tax revenues from any replacement for fuel duty should be solely reinvested back into the road network.”
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NEW YORK, Jan. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sheyene Gerardi, a well-known Venezuelan soap opera star and model, has been appointed a member of NASA’s Center for Lunar and Asteroid Surface Science (CLASS) as the Lead for Robotics Outreach. This world-class institution of planetary scientists and space technologists invited Sheyene to join them because of her visionary work fusing space robotics technology development with humanitarian development on Earth.
Sheyene’s program addresses technological literacy in under-developed regions, creation of jobs in robotics, and advancement of technologies needed off-Earth. The program addresses a much larger concern, too, one that few have even considered: robotic industry on the Moon and Mars has such great potential for rapid scale-up that it could widen the gap between privileged and under-privileged to the point of causing great harm. Sheyene’s team is working to broaden the ownership of in-space industry as it develops, which will help solve all these problems.
Sheyene founded and operates a school to serve at-risk youth in an under-developed region of Venezuela. There, she has found systemic problems due to inadequate community support for education. Sheyene realized innovative methods are needed to motivate her students when she found out most of the children have very little hope for advancement in jobs or careers, and they do not see how education will change that.
In 2017, she met with the University of Central Florida. Sheyene recognized the space industry has great potential to improve life on Earth, but there is a strong chance the plight of people in underdeveloped regions will grow worse instead of better.
The concern is that once a supply chain is established through robots mining and manufacturing on the Moon or asteroids, it is outside the social and economic controls we have evolved for civilization on Earth. Within a few decades, advances in machine intelligence will make the robotics more autonomous, reducing the cost of labor to control the robots from Earth. According to a 2012 NASA study, it takes about this same amount of time for industry on the Moon or Mars to become an adequately self-sufficient supply chain to enable affordable scale-up, reducing the mass of materials that must be launched from Earth. The marginalization of labor from economic production is already a concern for terrestrial industry, but in space the isolation from normal economic and social restraints makes it much worse. Robotic space industry has potential to grow according to its “metabolism”, its throughput of matter and energy, without the usual economic and social controls. This can rapidly widen the gap between capital and labor, or between privileged and under-privileged following the lines of those who can participate in space and those cannot. Studies suggest this can occur as early as the middle of the century.
“As the economic revolution proceeds and production begins shifting first to robots on Earth and then to robots off-Earth, workers who don’t share ownership of the robots will be reduced to political powerlessness far worse than their conditions today. We have the opportunity to solve this problem during the bootstrapping period while human labor is still needed for space industry,” Sheyene says. Sheyene has added to this vision the theme of entertainment, to connect the creative community with scientists and thus educate the public to support science. “I also came to believe I can have the greatest impact for change by focusing on my area of expertise: what entertainment contributes to solving these problems: a lot, as it turns out, we have the ability to show people what they can do to address these problems widely and efficiently. I have been working with my production and marketing team to develop an ‘educational entertainment production for social change.’ My team sees fantastic opportunities to produce content in and around the program we have started,” she added.
Sheyene’s concern for the plight of the economically disadvantaged grew out of her unique life story. She started as an actress and became internationally-known for her roles in Spanish telenovelas until she was struck by serious personal tragedy. A year after losing her family in an automobile crash, she was diagnosed with a Stage 4 lymphoma that had spread to 85% of her body. She survived after three years of difficult chemotherapy to become the only know survivor of a rare form of the disease. These experiences convinced her to focus the rest of her life on helping people in need. She founded and now operates two non-profit philanthropic foundations including Sheyene School, which began in Venezuela and has now expanded into multiple countries to expand technological literacy and to create a pipeline to jobs and economic participation in underdeveloped regions. Sheyene recently started a socially-conscious business to broaden the ownership of space industry as one of its major goals. The business plans to accelerate human expansion into space by advancing the robotic technologies, doing so in a way that conveys equity to all the participants.
Shashi Jain, from TiE young entrepreneurs, said of Sheyene’s work, “As a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer for over 18 years, I am deeply impressed by the value of the work that Sheyene is doing through her non-profit. She understands how to inspire people to not just love the subject matter, but to see the possibility of contributing to it in themselves through a few simple steps. This is a rare skill; you often get two of these at the same time, not all three.”
Sheyene’s work advancing robotics education globally resulted in her invitation to join the planetary scientists of NASA’s CLASS. The CLASS team consists of leading planetary scientists, geologists, geochemists, dynamicists, engineers, physicists and other researchers from across the world, and is headed by Prof. Daniel T. Britt at the University of Central Florida. The CLASS network incorporates domestic institutions across the USA and international partner institutions in different countries. An integral part of the CLASS mission is to give back to the wider community.
“I have been following with great interest Sheyene’s activities in organizing world-wide robotics competitions. Her vision for expanding the scope and the impact of space science and engineering outreach dovetails strongly with the objectives of the Center for Lunar and Asteroid Surface Science. We are looking forward to working with Sheyene and are excited about the possibilities of the robotic competitions,” Prof. Daniel Britt said.
“People, in general, are unaware of the danger they are in, that with no way to personally go into space, no need for their labor in the face of robotic artificial intelligence, and no way to gain an ownership share in the industry, they will be left behind both economically and politically, creating a vastly deeper rift between the ‘Haves’ and the ‘Have-nots’. While the rift is already big today, it is seriously nothing compared to what it will be when industry is started in space and grows to massive proportions, unless steps are taken during the startup period,” Sheyene says. “Many solutions require an understanding of local pain points to solve economic and standard of living challenges every country is trying to solve to provide a better quality of life. I am glad and appreciative that with this synergy we can turn this initiative into a win for everyone. I feel the time is right,” she added.
Sheyene is advancing her plan to support both technological literacy and direct participation in space, through a robotics curriculum, which will be made freely available through her non-profit school. The team is also creating a series of robotics competitions, including secondary, college, and post-college events, with the goal of replicating it on a global scale. The technological progress achieved through the robotics competitions will be funneled back to NASA missions through her position in CLASS. Her participation with the SSERVI/CLASS network will facilitate her access to its cutting-edge scientific advances, enhancing the existing partnership she has with the Florida Space Institute, enabling her program to reach more people with the excitement of NASA space exploration to make a tangible difference their lives.
SOURCE Sheyene Gerardi


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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Zeitoun by Dave Eggers is a post-apocalyptic tale that’s true. Set in New Orleans during the time of Hurricane Katrina, Zeitoun lets you experience the flooding and complete wreckage of the city, the implementation of a military state, the confusion and fear. While his family flees the city before the storm, Abdulrahman Zeitoun, a Syrian-American landlord with a painting and contacting business, decides to stay behind to look after his properties and work-sites. He weathers the hurricane in his home, and then the flood water arrives. After moving everything of value he can to the second floor of his house, Zeitoun starts to journey out into the newly water-filled city in his old canoe. He rescues neighbors, feeds stranded dogs, and finds some of his friends. There is a working phone in one of his rental properties and he calls his anxious wife faithfully every day at noon. Then one day he stops calling; he has disappeared. What happened to Zeitoun is a suspenseful story of injustice and the breakdown of society in a time of crisis. Zeitoun was also the top nonfiction book on the 2009 Megalist of Best Books of the Year.

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Using the theory it is possible to single out what Roise is good at. She seems to have a natural liking to photography and illustration work. Therefore she can be said to have an artistic personality and she would thrive in an artistic environment. She seems to be drawn towards social oriented jobs such as nursing but she used to think of being an explorer. According to Holland’s theory, an artistic personality is congruent with the social and investigative personalities (Smart, Feldman and Ethington, 2000). This means that although Roise’s strengths lie within an artistic environment, she can work comfortably in a social or investigative environment.
Holland’s theory is based on the idea that people will normally choose careers that reflect or go with their personalities. Roise does not seem to be sure of what her personality is. She claims to have had a dream of getting married which she has since abandoned. She replaced this dream with getting work, which she claims is tiring. It seems that she is the kind of person who would prefer to be a family organizer. She is also very connected with her mother whom she says she does not want to live. Roise did not attend college, but she is doing some classes now and she seems to be doing very well.
According to Holland’s model, Roise does not have realistic, conventional or enterprising personalities (Smart, Feldman and Ethington, 2000). Her strengths lie within the social, artistic and investigative personalities. She also seems to like working with people but she cannot work in a hospital. However, according to this model she does not have to work in a hospital to fulfill her social personality needs (Niles and Harris-Bowlsbey, 2008). She can find work as a councilor or a social worker where she will feel comfortable. However, the model does not spell out how she can achieve her career goals, and yet she claims that she has failed in all the aspects of her

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Paralelo 28 is an initiative promoted by four civil society organizations with the aim of involving companies, fishermen, service providers, tourists and society in general in the conservation and sustainable use of Protected Natural Areas in Mexico’s Northwest.
They are looking for donations to help them continue working to preserve the natural richness of Mexico.
Paralelo 28 launched the program “Se Buscan Heroes” (Heroes Wanted); heroes who could help other heroes to continue protecting our natural wealth.
With some help from those heroes, and that of everyone, this initiative can continue working to promote the protection, vigilance, and sustainable use of the seas and natural resources in Mexico.
LAS ISLAS MARIETAS
This is an archipelago formed by Isla Larga, Isla Redonda and two small islands 10 km from Punta Mita and 28 km from Nuevo Vallarta, at the northern end of Bahía de Banderas.
This archipelago was declared a natural protected area with the category of a National Park on April 25, 2005.
In 2008 it was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
LORETO, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR.
The Bahía de Loreto National Park is surrounded by the imposing Sierra de la Giganta and comprises the islands of Coronado, Del Carmen, Danzante, Monserrat and Santa Catalina.
The 5 islands and 8 islets that make up the Bahía de Loreto National Park were included in the Protected Islands and Areas of the Gulf of California in 2005, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
BAHÍA DE LOS ÁNGELES
The marine area known as Bahía de los Ángeles, and the Ballenas and Salsipuedes channels, represents a coastal and marine system characterized by its high biological productivity, landscape value, and excellent state of conservation.
It is a valuable natural asset for Mexico and the world, and a significant natural refuge for diverse marine species.
ESPÍRITU SANTO ARCHIPELAGO NATIONAL PARK
The land area of the Espíritu Santo forms part of the Islands in the Gulf of California Flora and Fauna Protection Area, which includes over 900 islands, amounting to around half of the nation’s islands; while the surrounding marine zone encompasses the Espíritu Santo National Park, decreed in 2007.
CABO PULMO NATIONAL PARK, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR.
The Cabo Pulmo National Park is one of the most important areas in the Gulf of California. Its importance lies in the large number of marine species that live here and the fact that its waters are home to the region’s only living coral reef.
The area comprising the Bahía de Cabo Pulmo was declared a protected zone by the State of Baja California Sur, becoming part of the National System of Protected Areas on June 6, 1995.
Thanks to its biological wealth and diversity, on June 7, 2000 it was declared a natural area with the character of a marine park.
The four organizations sponsoring the paralelo28.org initiative are Pronatura Noroeste A.C.., Eco-alianza Lorenzo A.C., La Paz Waterkeeper and Niparaja. More information is available at paralelo28.org.
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When Marvel announced a movie about a group of ancient super-heroes called the Eternals, fans had a lot of expectations.
It was supposed to be an ancient version of the Avengers, or at least stay close to the comic book roots. The trailers suggested they return to stop a threat that would threaten the Earth.
Then the critics saw it…and declared Marvel’s winning streak was finally over.
Then the fans saw it….and realized it’s not the Avengers. Some were not happy, but it seems a lot of fans are once they gave the very different story a chance.
It’s not just the standard super-hero conflict. It’s about people who have guided Earth through its development over thousands of years. There are even flashbacks about what they did, and what they’d wish they could have done.
There’s even marriage, and sex–not usually seen in these movies.
However, there is a big plot twist that rivals the one in Winter Soldier.
Taken all of this together, it’s a movie that’s worthy of a respectable place in the MCU.
It begins like many other Marvel movies. A typical street scene in London is interrupted by an earthquake, then a monster called a Deviant, who causes major damage. This forces two people named Sersi (Gemma Chan) and Sprite (Lia McHugh) to show they are Eternals. Sprite has illusions while Gemma can change matter. Strangely, her boyfriend Dane (Kit Harrington) isn’t exactly surprised. They’re soon joined by another Eternal, Ikarus (Richard Madden). The search starts for the rest of their crew.
They want to find their leader Ajak (Salma Hayek) in South Dakota, but are too late. It is revealed she talked to the head Celestial Arishem, who says “it’s almost time”. Then, Sersi is chosen as the new leader. This will lead to her finding out her group’s true mission.
Later, they find the others. Kingo (Kumail Nanjiani) is a Bollywood star. Druig (Barry Keoghan) is the leader of a settlement in the Amazon. Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry) as a “retired” inventor with his husband and child. Thena (Angelina Jolie) is also found in Australia. It seems she’s suffering from something similar to dementia, and sometimes attacks her caretaker and fellow Eternal Gilgamesh (Don Lee).
Makkari (Lauren Ridloff) is still in their original ship, waiting to go home. She is also the first deaf heroine in the MCU.
The story seems to be straight-forward: several heroes gather to battle the evil alien threat. Without getting into a lot of details, it’s not that simple. It starts with the revelation of what they are, and their true mission. That causes even more conflict than fighting these guys:
Since the movie runs at more than two and half-hours, fans may get impatient over waiting for the action. It’s written by five people including director Chloe Zhao, and it’s a little overstuffed by quiet discussion. Still, it’s more than battling ugly monsters. It’s about fighting each other after they learn the truth, and what they think about what they’ve been given. They were sent to Earth for a reason, but that affects how they feel about the people they have been guiding. However, they’ve been told not to interfere (even though Druig wishes he could), yet the real reason causes more problems. We won’t say any more. It’s best to see for yourself.
As for the performances, Kumail might be the Tony Stark of the group since he likes fame. Gemma and Richard look like a fine love story in the making, but the reason why he left her ends that dream. Both do very well here, but Richard is more conflicted and really shows it. Brian is great as Phastos, who goes from eager inventor to shocked creator. Salma may be featured in the trailer, but her role is smaller. It’s still key to the movie, as she wants to defend the Earth at any cost.
if there’s any flaw, it’s how the story is resolved. It might remind people of a certain anime show. There’s still one more twist that will hint the saga is far from over.
As for the post-credits, it’s a sign the MCU will get bigger and more diverse. It won’t be just the Avengers anymore.
Eternals will wind up as a divisive movie. Those who like it will appreciate it’s a different part of the MCU, and a road to its future. Those who don’t may have different reasons (too talky, not like the others, no one familiar, not like the comic books). It’s still a movie that is worth trying out because it’s a good attempt to widen the MCU.

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She's gone grey! Blac Chyna calls herself a 'beauty' as she models old-lady wig and very unusual dress
Blac Chyna called herself a 'Beauty' when wearing a grey wig in an Instagram snap shared Wednesday.
And while the 28-year-old fiance of Rob Kardashian did indeed look fetching, the new locks didn't quite seem like a fit for her.
Rather the mother of baby Dream Kardashian (as well as Cairo, who she had with Tyga) looked much older than her years and sort of resmebled Meryl Streep's magazine editor from The Devil Wears Prada.
'Beauty': Blac Chyna attached the one-word caption to an Instagram modeling shot that saw her with coiffed, silver hair cropped short
'Success': In a second photo she posted, viewers got a look at her whole gown, overflowing sleeves included, as she lounged in front of a fireplace
Her inspiration? Meryl Streep in the 2006 hit film The Devil Wears Prada
A diamond earring glittered as the mother of two turned over her shoulder and offered the camera her best smoldering stare.
Her eyes half-closed and her mouth slightly open, she gave a slight pout as she stood against the pale brown backdrop.
The Kardashian-to-be had slipped into a skintight black turtleneck dress sprawled with elaborate patterns that alternated from solid to sheer.
In a second photo she posted, viewers got a look at the whole gown, overflowing sleeves included, as she lounged in front of a fireplace. 'Success,' read the caption.
Hairdresser Kellon Deryck, who's worked with her before, posted the first photo to his own Instagram page, indicating he'd played coiffeur for her new shoot.
His caption also gave a photo credit to Orin Fleurimont, and tagged Jolisa Jackson - who also works with Chyna's pal Amber Rose - as the makeup artist.
Building a family: Chyna and her fiancé Rob Kardashian have a daughter called Dream, born November 10
The erstwhile exotic dancer's also got a four-year-old son called King Cairo by Tyga, who at present is dating Rob Kardashian's half-sister Kylie Jenner.
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The site quoted a source who's averred that 'I would definitely have thought they were a couple if didn’t know better.'
Trouble?: On Tuesday, however, Page Six claimed Chyna was seen getting rather close to another man at The MA Theatre in Los Angeles on Super Bowl Sunday, a source saying that 'I would definitely have thought they were a couple if didn’t know better'
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Her romance with Kardashian, which began last year, hasn't been without snags, having ruptured briefly in December when she vacated their house with their baby.
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The Municipal Chief Executive of Keta, Emmanuel Gemegah, has been accused by some youth in the area of abusing his authority in the sale of premix fuel.
The youth say that the MCE has shrouded the sale and distribution of the commodity in secrecy.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, June 7, the youth group said that the MCE’s actions are affecting the fisherfolk, their families, and the entire municipality.
They called on President Akufo-Addo and the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture to immediately investigate and take the necessary measures to curb the situation.
The Concerned Youth have also threatened to stage a mammoth protest if the appropriate authorities ignore their concerns.
The statement said: “It is obvious that in Ghana, fish and fisheries are integral parts of livelihood, culture, and heritage in all coastal-fishing communities, and this makes important contributions to the socio-economic development and well-being of the people, especially the people of Keta Municipal Assembly.”
“However, the sale of consignments to fisherfolk in the Keta Municipal Assembly (KeMA) of the Volta Region has been bedevilled with improprieties and lack of transparency and accountability, and abuse of power by various MCEs, and it is worst under the leadership of Hon. Emmanuel Gemegah.”
MCE rejects allegations
Meanwhile, the MCE, in an interview, denied the allegations.
He said that the youth smuggle the product to neighbouring countries without giving it to the intended fisherfolk.
“It is not true,” he said. “I was not in town and I only returned to town yesterday. But they forwarded their press release to me.”
“What I can say is that, I have information that some premix fuel will be arriving this morning. I have only worked against them smuggling the premix fuel to neighbouring countries and hoarding same. That is my only crime.”


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HENNEGHAN v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
||GODFREY D. HENNEGHAN
||DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
||December 3, 2007
||District Of Columbia District Court
||Washington, DC Office
||Henry H. Kennedy
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||Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment
|Cause of Action:
||42:1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)
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MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER denying defendant's motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Henry H. Kennedy on 2/12/2009. (EHS)
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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 55 Motion to Dismiss.. Counts 1 and 2 of amended complaint are time-barred to the extent that they include discrete acts of discrimination prior to 12/3/2004. Count 3 of the amended complaint is time-barre d to the extent that discrete acts of retaliation occurred prior to 12/3/2004. 66 Motion to hold case in abeyance is Denied as Moot.. Signed by Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr on 3/16/2012. [remaining discovery-related motions previously referred to Magistrate Judge Kay] (Scullin, Frederick)
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Ange — By the Sons of Mandrin
(Musea FGBG 4541.AR, 1977/2003, CD)
Ange — En Concert: Par les Files de Mandrin Millésimé 77
(Musea FGBG 4542.AR, 1977/2003, CD)
by Jon Davis, Published 2004-04-01
Banco and PFM did it, so why not Ange? The world of rock music has always been dominated by the English language, and many of the bands who sing primarily in another language have seen fit to record English versions of their songs. The degree of success has varied, and most connoisseurs prefer the original versions, whether due to unpleasantly accented English or bad translations. Back in 1977, Ange released an English version of their album Par les fils de Mandrin, but it has been unavailable on CD until now. The good news is that the translations, done by Michael Quartermain, are pretty good. They’re a bit pretentious, surrealistic, and cosmic, but the original French lyrics are all those things as well. The bad news is that Chirstian Décamps’ accent is quite heavy, sometimes mangling the English to the point where you have to read along to know what he’s singing. On the spoken parts however, the accent is rather engaging. Quartermain himself handles some of the spoken bits, and his British accent (though he has a pleasant voice) seems out of place. Still, I find this an enjoyable twist on an old favorite, though your tolerance for accented English will determine your reaction.
And for another twist on the same set of songs, Musea is also providing a full live version recorded when the material was fresh. All the songs are varied from the studio recordings – some longer, some shorter – and both performance and production are first-rate. Two non-Mandrin tracks are included as a bonus: perennial favorite “Exode” from Au-delà du Délire (which was not included on the band’s 1977 live album Tome VI) and the wonderful long track “Le Vieux de la Montagne” which to my knowledge has only been released as a bonus track on the CD of their first album. This live release is an essential addition to the history of France’s foremost symphonic rock band.
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Transcend Class 6 16 GB, 150X 4 GB
The last two products in this roundup were provided by Transcend, which has been another important player in the memory market. The first of these was the Class 6 rated card with a total capacity of 16 GB; there are also 4 GB and 8 GB models available.
Our 16 GB test sample was good for 19.7 MB/s maximum read transfer rate and up to 15.9 MB/s maximum write throughput. The minimum write speed was 12.8 MB/s, which is a nice result.
The second card is the 150X Class 6 SDHC, and is meant to be even faster. While this was in fact the case for maximum write throughput, the minimum write transfer rate was actually a bit slower than what we saw with the conventional Class 6 card. Read throughput was generally high at 19.6-19.7 MB/s minimum to maximum read transfer rate.
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I have no idea what to do. I bought my apple tv and plugged it into my Dlink router. The router was feeding internet to my iMac and my PC laptop. Now my internet on my PC no longer works. It says "limited connectivity" whereas my iMac is working just fine. Is there a way to get my PC working again with the internet? I am not really techy so I have no idea what is wrong.


Wednesday, May 1, 2013
As many of you already know, dancing trends change! It used to be jerking, now it has come up to the dougie, shuffling, gangnam style, harlem shake, and possibly now the new "Gentleman" dance by PSY. Music is life. Subscribe to be updated on new dancing trends.
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Yo! If you dont know what jerking is, let me tell you. Jerking is the new era dance that everybody is doing! Yo fuck that cranck dat! Start your jerkin all day n' all night. Here you can comment and even submit videos so all the people can see how you are jerking. Maybe you are the best out there! Follow me in this blog to keep you to up to date info.
The Jerk was a popular dance craze from the 1960s. The song, The Jerk was written by Don Julian and first recorded in 1964 by his L.A. soul vocal group, The Larks for the Money label. The song scored a top ten chart position.
The Jerk is basically the Monkey, but with arms and hands moving as if conducting a band, crossing wrists in front of the chest, then sweeping out, in time, or at half time, with the body's movement, to the count of four. The hands are up at face level. On count 1, the outward sweep, the hands are "pushed" out into the outward sweep, giving a jerky motion. For a little more style, the fingers are snapped on the two outward movements—the first and third counts of your hand motion.
The band The Capitols performed a 1966 hit song called "Cool Jerk", written to capitalize on The Jerk's popularity. The song has been covered by several bands, including The Go Go's. The band Rocket from the Crypt recorded the song "When in Rome, Do the Jerk" in 1998 as a homage to the dance.
Dance steps: (later on I'll subit new ones!)
Stand in a fighter's stance facing partner with feet apart and knees bent to begin the Jerk dance. Hold hands so that they are out on either side of the body, with hands about level with the face.
Bend the body forward toward partner and turn to the left. As the body turns, cross hands in front at the wrists. The hands should still be held up at the same level. Bob the head forward also as the body is bent.
Straighten the body and spread the hands wide again.
Step Four Lean forward again toward partner, turn to the center, and cross hands in front. Bow head as body is bent forward.
Raise body up straight again, spread arms wide, then repeat the above steps to the right.
Vary the steps by snapping fingers as the hands are thrown out in front.
The dancer should check out the dance in a mirror. The dancer should look like a jerky monkey conducting a band. The dance is actually a combination of the popular dance, The Monkey, and sweeping arm gestures
Enjoy! follow me! Comment, and submit your videos.


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Council unveils ‘ambitious and innovative’ plan for the city of Milton Keynes
and live on Freeview channel 276
The ‘ambitious and innovative’ plan sets out how Milton Keynes will be transformed into a thriving, progressive, sustainable city over the next four years,
The Progressive Alliance will work cross-party for the benefit of the city, while ensuring the council continues to deliver high quality core services and provides support for those who need it.
Other priorities and outcomes that the council want to see by 2026 include:
> Improved access to affordable housing
> Delivery of regeneration and renewal
> A strong and robust economy
> High-quality placemaking and well-planned growth
> Milton Keynes as a centre of culture and creativity
> Excellent services for children and young people
> Mitigating the rise in child poverty and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis
> A more equal, diverse and inclusive Milton Keynes that welcomes and supports everyone
> A cleaner and safer MK
> Improved health and wellbeing
> Sustainable public transport and mobility
> Mitigating the impact of climate change
Councillor Pete Marland, Labour leader of the council, said: “This Council Plan is an exciting look forward at what we can achieve in the next four years while ensuring that our city offers residents affordable housing, a good education, and value-for-money services. I look forward to Milton Keynes becoming a thriving, progressive and sustainable city with endless potential.”
Councillor Robin Bradburn, Lib Dem Deputy Leader of the Council, added: “The past two years have been incredibly difficult for residents and the city as a whole, so I am pleased that this ambitious and innovative Council Plan recognises the importance of support for residents and growth of the city’s economy. The Progressive Alliance continues to put people before politics for the benefit of the community and this ambitious and innovative Council Plan demonstrates exactly that.”
The Plan sets out how Milton Keynes Council will deliver its Strategy for 2050, as agreed by Milton Keynes Council on January 20, 2021. It also explains the corporate priorities between 2022 – 2026, alongside an annual delivery plan on specific policies and tasks.
The Council Plan go before Full Council on Wednesday, June 15.


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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Fall Festival weekend happened here in the White Mountains last weekend. That normally means lots of strangers from out of town descending on our little community for a few days of "festivities". We got more out of it this year than we normally do because we planned a "final campout of the year at grandpa's house" event. Not everyone could come but most did.
With all the rain we have had the yard was beautiful. . . green and unfortunately "mosquitoey". We kept the repellant on the picnic table easily within reach so we could find it. Tasty food took on a whole new flavor when seasoned with that repellant residue sneaking into our mouths from our face. Oh, well.
The parade on Saturday morning was great with the theme being White Mountain Treasures; more meaningful to use because Tyler and Caroline were involved with the Cub Scout float, those two are treasures, indeed.
I was involved with a White Mountain Chorale performance, an event we do every Fall Festival Weekend. Show tunes, spirituals, folk music . . .a wide range of music that is fun to sing. I've been a member of the chorale for close to 18 years. I have many memories of being there on the stage awaiting a performance. I was happy my family could be there to support me in my singing that night.
I was a late bloomer in the "solo" singing department. . .well into my 40s. I received my first solo assignment from LaPreil Rhoton, the program chairman for the Relief Society birthday dinner nearly a hundred years ago. She walked up to me and said, "I'd like you to sing this song at the birthday celebration". She was very matter of fact. I looked at the music and saw it was for a solo!! I wondered if it had escaped her attention that I didn't sing solos. Then I got to thinking. . .hmmm "This may be one of those opportunities for growth I've heard about." Armed with that possibility I told her "Sure, I'll do it!" I can not tell you the bullets I sweated as I approached the piano the night of the performance. . .whew! There was an "E" that was not easily in my range and believe me I had worked and worked for it. My accompanist's family was well aware of my struggles, since a bulk of the practices were in their home. As the music approached the challenging "e" I could see my accompanist's husband standing in the back of the room. When I nailed it, he punched his arm in the air and offered a silent "YEAH!!" Yeah, I felt the Lord had blessed me with a new level of courage, a knowledge that scarey things are "do"-ble, and a voice that from time to time is capable of singing all by itself!.

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The Heinz Sausage and Chicken Roaster is a family business that is now in its fifth generation. Since 1906, it has promoted itself with the slogan: “Go to Heinz’s for something fine.” Something fine – that includes hearty sausage and poultry specialties, consumed in the traditional atmosphere of the tent. If you don’t want to stay long, you can also get your sausage or chicken to go. From 5 pm, live band the “Unterbrunner Haderlumpen” whips up a cheerful atmosphere in the tent.

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Love You To The Moon!
Hello stampers and happy Friday to you. I love you to the moon and back! Have you ever said that? If so, this card might really resonate with you. I just love the big moon in this stamp set, or is it the earth? Doesn’t matter, it is open to creative interpretation! Either way this is a fantastic card and I am so glad that I came across it online. Thanks so much to Julie Petrie for the fabulous inspiration! I made some minor adjustments but the idea certainly wasn’t mine. Does it remind you of E.T. Comes Home?
A Funny Story
If you look carefully you might notice that my bear looks a little different than the bear in the stamp set. Do you know why? I cut off his back leg!! For the life of me I couldn’t figure out what this was until I did a video showing this stamp set and asked people to help me out. I thought it was something in his pocket, or a big seat, I had no idea! Now of course it looks obvious! Here is the original card and link to Julie’s blog.
A Few Instructions
I first stamped the dots from Time of Giving (I forgot to add that one to the supply list at the end of the blog post!) The dots were stamped in versamark and clear-embossed. After that I sponged on Misty Moonlight with blending brushes over the entire white panel which measures 4 1/8″ by 5 3/8″. The trees are from Mountain Air and I used the Stamparatus to stamp them in Memento black to make sure they were nice and dark.
The moon was stamped in Smoky Slate and cut using the layering circles dies.
The bear was stamped on shimmery white cardstock and coloured with a waterpainter. See the colours in the supply list below. Don’t forget to cut off his leg!!
The sentiment was die cut using a die from the Seasonal Labels dies in the holiday catalog. Remember, if you want to purchase any of these things, just click on the images in my supply list! I’ve made it so easy for you.
Love You To The Moon
This is not the only wonderful saying in this set. I also love “Always reach for the stars” and “more thanks than stars in the sky”. There is a row of images of the moon in its different phases with the saying underneath “enjoy this new phase of life”. Lastly there is a beautiful “congraulations” in a gorgeous handwritten font.
I absolutely love books and have been addicted to reading ever since I could put two letters together. When I see this stamp set I am reminded of these two classic children’s books. Do you love to read?
Time to Evaluate
Be sure to have a good look through the holiday catalog. Many sets, accessories and paper are retiring. It’s so much easier to order them before they disappear rather than search for them on Facebook sites later. With a $60 purchase you will also get a free pdf tutorial from me. If you have a preference as to whether it be a Demo Design Dream Team tutorial or an International Create With Us tutorial, just let me know!
I hope that you have a super day and a good weekend. Christmas is almost here! It looks like it will be a subdued celebration again this year with COVID numbers and the variant alive and well and governments raising the alarm bells. I know that I am thankful for this hobby, this business and all of YOU!!


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Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of an agreement with Deccan Charters Ltd. of Bangalore, India, that appoints their Mumbai facility as an authorized Customer Service Center (CSC) to support the Sikorsky S-76Â® helicopter platform. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
“We are very pleased to provide in-country aftermarket support services. Aligned with our international strategic initiatives and overall commitment to our worldwide customers, this agreement serves as an important launch point in India,â€ said David Adler, president of Sikorsky Aerospace Services.
The Mumbai Customer Service Centre will offer Sikorsky S-76 helicopter operators complete aftermarket support including Sikorsky trained local maintenance personnel for on-site comprehensive maintenance management, inspections and spare-parts procurement. This CSC in Mumbai will be a key support facility for the future expansion of Sikorskyâ€™s S-76 commercial aircraft fleet in India.
â€œDeccan is very pleased to be associated with one of the pioneers in helicopter design and manufacture in the world. This relationship to support the industry leading S-76 helicopter family reiterates Deccanâ€™s position as a premier aircraft maintenance services company in India,â€ said Capt. G.R. Gopinath, Chairman of Deccan Charters Ltd.
Sikorsky continues to increase its presence in India. Since 2007, Sikorsky has worked in tandem with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) of Delhi to explore the creation of aerospace operations in India. Last year, Sikorsky and TASL expanded this association into a joint venture agreement. With manufacturing capabilities in-country, TASL produces aerospace components and S-92Â® helicopter cabins for Sikorsky.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services, a Sikorsky company, provides comprehensive support to rotary and fixed wing operators around the world. It offers its military and commercial customers a full portfolio of support services, including material distribution, maintenance, overhaul & repair, aircraft modifications and life-cycle support.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide.
Deccan Charters Limited, formerly known as Deccan Aviation Limited, is one of Indiaâ€™s largest General Aviation Services Company offering an array of services ranging from corporate charters for industry captains, to emergency medical services, offshore charters, heli-tourism and aircraft management, aircraft operations and engineering services. Deccan today operates a fleet of 15 aircraft (12 helicopters and three airplanes) from over 10 operational and engineering bases giving it the largest geographical footprint among aviation companies in the country.
Deccanâ€™s technical and aircraft support services are being utilized by Indiaâ€™s leading companies and aircraft owners. As of this date Deccan maintains over 50 aircraft, from helicopters including all civil Sikorsky S-76C++TM helicopters delivered in India, to turboprop and business jets.


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In the Human Resources Committee this morning the most ballyhooed issue was one from McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks to eliminate pensions for those countywide officials specifically mentioned in the 1970 State Constitution.
Franks proposal, of course, got coverage in the Northwest Herald.
The Daily Herald followed suit.
And, among Chicago media, CBS-TV bit.
McHenry County Blog reported on Franks’ effort first:
- “Jack Franks Seems to Be Saying that If He Can’t Have a Pension as County Board Chairman, No Countywide Officials Should Get One.”
Only McHenry County Blog, however, reported that what he was proposing was illegal:
- “Will County Board Concluded It Could NOT Take Away Countywide Elected Officials’ Pensions, as Jack Franks Is Proposing.” (Version revised with Dr. Anne Majewski’s correction.)
When the resolution came up, Tom Wilbeck moved that it be approved.
Then something happened that rarely occurs in committees.
No one seconded the meeting, meaning the proposal could not even be discussed.
Attending the Human Resources Committee meeting besides Wilbeck were Donna Kurtz, John Jung, Don Kopsell, Mary McCann, Michael Rein and Craig Wilcox.


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More money will be set aside for education funding in the state's fiscal year 2014 budget, according to one Cherokee County state legislator.
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R-Hickory Flat) said on Saturday that with state revenues growing by 3 percent, over $289 million in "new funds" have been assigned to education funding in the upcoming budget.
Hill made the assertion in two town hall meetings he held with State Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta). Both men met with residents at the Hickory Flat Public Library and Ball Ground City Hall.
Hill stated House Bill 106 gave $146.5 million to fully fund Quality Basic Education, or QBE, growth from 1.4 percent for over 23,000 students. He also said the state increased equalization grants by $38.3 million to "reflect full funding of the required $474.4 million."
"This is the first year that equalization has been fully funded since 2009," he wrote in a press release.
Beach told residents about the work he'd done in the Georgia Senate on health care reform and preventative medicine practice for doctors, which he said would "reduce the excessive testing now being performed by doctors in fear of lawsuits."
That would eliminate unnecessary tests and could help slow the tide of rising health care and health insurance costs.
When the two legislators went to Ball Ground, they informed the audience of the same topics that were discussed in Hickory Flat. They were peppered with questions on the possibility to replace the bridge along Highway 372 over the Etowah River.
The legislators told the audience that the Georgia Department of Transportation is "moving very rapidly" to complete right-of-way acquisition so they can move forward on the project since funding has already been approved.

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“Hold on to what you want,” Pete Muller declares on his captivating new album, More Time. “And hold on to what you’ve got.” It’s a balancing act the dedicated singer/songwriter and innovative business leader has been navigating for most of his life.
“I have these two sides,” Muller explains. “One part of me is a very practical, analytical thinker, and the other is this creative artist who can’t help but express what’s going on in his soul. For a long time, I thought I had to choose between the two, but I’ve realized that I can love and nourish both sides of myself, that it’s AND, not OR.”
More Time is proof of that. Recorded in Memphis with producer/engineer Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price) and featuring a duet with Lisa Loeb, the collection marks a dramatic leap forward for Muller, who grapples here with the push and pull of responsibility and desire, predictability and adventure, commitment and temptation. Muller writes with a candid, often daring vulnerability, baring his innermost hopes and fears with unflinching honesty, and his delivery is compelling to match, fueled by stark vocals and vivid storytelling.


Safety proposals will force drivers to slow down
Plans for new 20mph limits in built-up areas
Drivers could be forced to obey new speed limits after roads bosses backed plans to place 20mph restrictions on builtup areas.
Renfrewshire Council supports Green Party proposals to slow traffic in urban streets.
A Scottish Government consultation on the changes closes tomorrow.
Local authority chiefs signalled their approval for a shift in a report to its environment board.
It stated: “The proposal introduces 20mph speed limits in built up areas through a small national legislative change.
“The national 30mph speed limit for urban areas was set back in the 1930s, at a time when our understanding of road safety was very different, and has never been changed.
“Dropping the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in residential areas delivers benefits from making it easier to cross the road to cutting air pollution.
“Lower speed limits have been shown to reduce vehicle speed and that reducing speed saves lives.
“A Transport Research Laboratory study found that the number of accidents could be expected to fall by between four per cent and six per cent for each 1mph reduction in average speed.”
Green MSP Mark Ruskell, member for Mid Scotland and Fife, raised a private member’s bill calling for the change.
Councils have been urged to make their views on reducing the limit known.
They have the power to slash limits, but it can prove costly due to changes in road signs and markings.
Ministers claim a nationwide shift would create a sea change without putting strain on individual local authorities.
All roads defined as C-class or those which are lit by streetlights no more than 185m apart would be affected.
The proposals allow a 30mph speed limit to be maintained on throughroads.
Renfrewshire Council says the change would reduce accidents, create a better environment for pedestrians and cyclists and save fuel and car maintenance costs for drivers.
The report added: “The free flowing traffic conditions likely to be created by a 20mph limit will help prevent stop-start motoring which increases emissions.
“Pedestrians walking alongside the traffic and cyclists are less likely to be intimidated and more people may be attracted to these modes of travel.
“It should be noted that the bill does not cover A and B roads because they are not restricted roads.”
A decision on the plans is due in the coming months. BUILDING CONTRACTORS. EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION SPECIALISTS.


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[Zambian Watchdog] Things are so bad that even the PF Police force has increased all its fees and fines including traffic fines.
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[Zambian Watchdog] Zambian President Edgar Lungu is "open" to job cuts at Glencore Plc's local unit as the company faces low copper prices and rising costs, his spokesman Amos Chanda told Bloomberg news.
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[Times of Zambia] PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has sanctioned the release of US$30 million from the recently-acquired $1.25 billion Eurobond for youth empowerment programmes, Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Ronald Chitotela has said.
[Times of Zambia] LECTURERS at the University of Pretoria in South Africa are singing praises on the academic and golfing performance of the two junior Zambian golfers who are on a four-year scholarship at the institution.
[Times of Zambia] THE Zambia women Under-20 team has suffered a second injury scare within three days with midfielder Osala Kaleo now a doubt for this Sunday's FIFA 2016 Papua New Guinea World Cup qualifier against South Africa.