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Former Arizona Rep. David Stringer says he was forced to resign after explosive report
Dustin Gardiner
The Republic | azcentral.com
PHOENIX – Former Arizona Rep. David Stringer took to Facebook early Saturday to profess his innocence following revelations that he was arrested in 1983 on suspicion of paying two children to have sex with him.
He also said he was forced to resign by Republican leaders in the state Legislature.
A Baltimore police report, released by the House of Representatives on Friday following an ethics investigation, states that Stringer was accused of raping teenage boys in Maryland.
Stringer, a Republican from Prescott, responded to the explosive report in a lengthy post around 3 a.m. He reiterated his claim that was never convicted of a crime, saying the allegations "had no basis in fact."
"What I will say is that the charges I faced in 1983 are as false today as they were 35 years ago," Stringer wrote.
More:Former Arizona Rep. David Stringer was accused of paying boys for sex in 1983
Stringer abruptly resigned Wednesday, shortly after House Speaker Rusty Bowers confronted him with the police report.
"More important than the unfairness to me is the denial of the right of my constituents to elect a State Representative of their choice," Stringer wrote on Facebook. "The actions of the leadership of our state legislature in forcing me from office are deeply and shamefully offensive to free elections and democratic governance."
Bowers, a Republican from Mesa, declined to respond Saturday morning. A spokesman said Bowers stands by his statement Friday calling Stringer's behavior "absolutely appalling and sickening."
"I confronted Mr. Stringer with the information on Wednesday afternoon and again asked him to resign, which he finally did," Bowers said Friday.
While Stringer claims he was never convicted, court records show he accepted a plea deal on some combination of charges and was sentenced to five years of supervised probation.
He also was required to seek admission to what appears to be a treatment clinic for sex offenders. But few details of the case are known because it was later expunged.
Stringer has said he took a plea of "probation before judgment" – a Maryland sentence that allows someone to have a charge cleared after completing probation – on two petty charges to not risk conviction.
The Baltimore Police report was obtained by a private investigator working for the House Ethics Committee, which investigated complaints about his sex-crime charges.
According to the police report, Stringer was arrested in September 1983, after a boy told detectives that Stringer had met him and a friend in a park a year earlier and asked them to come to his apartment for sex.
The boys were under the age of 15 and one had a developmental disability, the report states. Stringer allegedly paid the boys $10 each after they had oral sex the first time.
One of the boys told police he had been back to see Stringer, who was 35 or 36 at the time of the alleged encounters, at least 10 times to perform oral sex or penetrative sex, the report states.
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To communicate well you need to find a common level of understanding. At its highest (most intellectual) point it can be a professor sharing knowledge to his or her students, on the lowest level it can be two people engaged in physical arm to arm combat or a couple making love.
However somewhere between these extremes is the power of a really good story. There is no doubt in my mind that a powerful story can have an enormous impact. For managers, consultants and leaders it is one of the finest ways of sharing personal vision, beliefs and insight. And if the story can be reduced to a single line or slogan, then the chance of it being remembered long after it was originally told will increase dramatically.
'Neither a borrower nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend' (do not lend or borrow money, especially with friends because you are likely to lose both).
Last week a colleague told me a story about his childhood, growing up on a Greek island. The story was powerful and engaging, it shared with me the innermost thoughts and values of the story teller. It turned a colleague into a friend; someone that I felt I could rely on in times of need.
What is your story? Everyone needs to have their own. How do you ensure that people remember you after your first encounter is over? How do you install in your listeners a feeling of trust? Your story needs to be clear, engaging and in its very essence true (you can embellish a little but only for the sake of entertainment and good communication).
Make sure your story can be edited for length, to slip comfortably into the amount of time you have with your audience and not to fill it completely. A good rule of thumb is anywhere from thirty minutes to thirty seconds. Look straight into the eyes of your listeners. If you lose their engagement, adjust the length but never the content. It is your story, share who you really are. Your story should not be used as a weapon or a con trick to win the favor of your audience. For as Shakespeare wrote (again in Hamlet): 'to thine ownself be true' (be genuine, be true to yourself). You are who you are and although you may aspire to being someone else, it is you that matters and not who you might want to be or become that is relevant in business. Those matters are for you and your councilors.


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Fellowships by State (Michigan) - 7 ads
Michigan, University of Michigan Medical Center-surgical (2020, 2021), link
Michigan, Wayne State University-cytopathology (2020), link
Michigan, Wayne State University-pediatric (2020, 2021), link
Michigan, Western Michigan University-forensic (2020, 2021, 2022), link
Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-blood bank / transfusion medicine (2020), link
Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-hematopathology (2020), link
Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-chemistry (2021), link
Michigan, University of Michigan Medical Center - Various (click for details), openings for 2020 and 2021
[3 April 2019, #8228, exp. 3 April 2020]
Michigan, Wayne State University-Cytopathology
Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University
The Department of Pathology at Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Detroit Medical Center offers two (2) one-year, ACGME-accredited fellowships in cytopathology, beginning July 1, annually. The program is offered at the central campus of the Detroit Medical Center - University Laboratories (DMCUL), which includes Harper University Hospital, Karmanos Cancer Center, and a large outreach Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology lab based at Hutzel Hospital.
The cytopathology annual workload includes approximately 80,000 GYN Pap tests, including 75 percent Thin Prep specimens, 700 image guided FNAs, 3,000 non-gyn specimens of all varieties, 3,000 outpatient FNAs and non-gyn specimens. State-of-the-art Fine Needle Aspiration service and hands on training of performing FNA is provided. The Outreach laboratory is unique in offering both cytopathology and gyn biopsy interpretations and is staffed by 5 FTE cyto-surgical pathologists.
The rotation includes in depth exposure to gyn cytology, including biopsy, HPV and colposcopy correlation, abundant non-GYN and FNA exposure and performance of FNA procedure. Participation in laboratory management, QA/QC, hospital conferences, tumor boards and medical student teaching is expected. Fellows are encouraged to participate in clinically related research and presenting at national meetings or writing one paper. In addition, elective rotation in Molecular Diagnostic and Cytogenetic labs is available. Facilities for basic research projects are available on campus.
Position Available: Two fellowships each year (next opening 2020-21)
Requirements: Candidates must be board eligible or certified in anatomic pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology, and be eligible for Michigan license.
Applications: Should be completed by August 1 of the preceding year. Send CV, personal statement and three reference letters to:
Vinod Shidham, M.D., Director of Cytopathology Fellowship Program (vshidham@med.wayne.edu) and cc Kathy Rost, Program Coordinator (krost@dmc.org)
Michigan, Wayne State University-Pediatric
Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
2020 and 2021 Openings
The Division of Pediatric Pathology at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University School of Medicine offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric pathology, beginning July 1, 2020. The program is based at Children's Hospital of Michigan and provides training in pediatric anatomic and clinical pathology, embryo-fetal and placental pathology, cytogenetic, and molecular diagnostic pathology. In addition to regular training in a wide spectrum of pediatric pathology cases, the program offers training in pediatric autopsy, and supervision of residents.
Fellows are given the opportunity to present at and participate in several multidisciplinary tumor boards, M&M conferences, and other clinical conferences in conjunction with a broad range of clinical programs. Participation in laboratory management, and university teaching is also expected. Research projects are strongly encouraged and supported.
Our annual volume is approximately 5000 pediatric surgical pathology cases, drawn mainly from GI, neurosurgery, cardiovascular transplant surgery, general surgery and other sub-specialties. In addition, Children's Hospital of Michigan has also extensive case archives of CNS tumors, cardiovascular, and pediatric tumors. Being a part of the Detroit Medical Center, a multi-disciplinary service that includes hematopathology, neuropathology, and fetal-placental pathology, strengthens our program.
Children's Hospital of Michigan is located in the city of Detroit, a city that is presently undertaking vast and significant re-energizing and re-building efforts and incentives.
Requirements: Successful completion of ACGME-accredited residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP) or anatomic pathology (AP). Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Michigan.
Applications: Inquiries should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and letter directed to:
Janet Poulik, MD, Program Director
Department of Pathology Department
c/o Kathy Rost
3901 Beaubien
E-mail: jpoulik@dmc.org and krost@dmc.org
Kathy Rost, Executive Secretary
Pathology Fellowship Coordinator
Pediatric Fellowship Coordinator
E-mail: krost@dmc.org
[#8331 exp. 22 May 2020]
Michigan, Western Michigan University-Forensic
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Forensic Pathology Fellowship
Openings 2021 and 2022
The Department of Pathology at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed), offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Forensic Pathology, providing training in a state-of-the-art facility located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. The Medical Examiner's Office serves as the medical examiner for 12 counties throughout western Michigan and provides consultant forensic services for several other counties. Our fellow will work alongside six board-certified forensic pathologists, one of whom is also a board-certified neuropathologist, two forensic anthropologists, a forensic toxicologist and a forensic odontologist, while being exposed to a wide-range of challenging medicolegal deaths. Our fellow will also have access to our in-house toxicology laboratory, radiology equipment (including a Lodox® radiographic scanner) and research histology laboratory.
Together, our faculty, team of medicolegal death investigators and autopsy assistants, and partnerships with nearby specialists in forensic entomology, cardiovascular pathology and forensic biology allow us to perform high quality investigations and examinations of a high volume of diverse deaths. Furthermore, our fellow will have regular opportunities to teach medical students, engage in research projects, attend and present at local and national meetings, and actively participate at multi-agency community death reviews.
For more information about our fellowship program or the Medical Examiner's Office, please see our websites at WMed Forensic Pathology Fellowship and mimedicalexaminer.com. If you have any questions regarding our fellowship program, please contact us.
• Three letters of recommendation, including a letter from your residency program director
• Personal statement or letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• USMLE/COMLEX scores
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please send all application documents to fpfellowship@med.wmich.edu.
Theodore Brown, MD; Program Director
Email: Theodore.Brown@med.wmich.edu
Abigail Grande, MPH; Program Coordinator
Email: Abigail.Grande@med.wmich.edu
Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine
Blood bank / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Openings for 2020-21
Description: The Blood Bank at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, has begun accepting applications for its ACGME-accredited one-year fellowship program beginning July 2020. This Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine fellowship, established in 1979, is a twelve month ACGME-accredited program. The fellowship is divided into 3 sites: Beaumont Hospital (Royal Oak) Blood Bank (10 months), American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Regional Blood Service (1 month), and Karmanos Cancer Center (1 month). Beaumont Hospital (Royal Oak) is a 1070 bed facility, which has an active transfusion service supporting a Level 1 Trauma Center, an expanding solid organ transplant program, and busy OB/GYN and Hematology/Oncology services. Blood donor center experience is obtained at the American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Region Blood Services, which is a large regional blood center with an associated reference laboratory. Training for Transfusion Medicine support of stem cell transplantation programs is obtained through the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at the Karmanos Cancer Center, which is a university-based program providing autologous, related and unrelated stem cell transplants under certification of the National Marrow Donor Program.
The overall goal of this fellowship is to prepare a physician to become a competent Transfusion Medicine Specialist for any clinical sitting; therefore, upon completion of this fellowship the fellow has learned the essential administrative, laboratory and clinical aspects to be a director of a blood center and/or hospital transfusion service.
Prerequisites: Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Pathology, or subspecialty certification in hematology from another board of the ABMS. Candidates must also hold a license (or eligibility) to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
Stipends: Salary is commensurate with the level of postgraduate training.
Craig Fletcher, MD, Program Director
Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Pathology
Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
3601 W. 13 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48073-6769
Email: Craig.Fletcher@Beaumont.edu
Website: http://www.beaumont.edu/medical-education/fellowships/blood-banking-transfusion-medicine-fellowship
[#8396, exp. 3 June 2020]
Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-Chemical
Chemistry / Chemical Pathology
Openings for 2021
Clinical Chemistry, Department of Clinical Pathology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, is accepting applications for its ACGME-accredited one-year fellowship program beginning mid-January or July 2021. The primary goal of the program is to provide training through a progression of activities, such that the fellow gradually acquires a level of competence that will allow him/her to assume responsibility for all aspects of laboratory practice in chemical pathology. The program provides a strong foundation in laboratory procedures and instrumentation, laboratory automation, test interpretation, quality assurance, use of laboratory tests in the evaluation of disease and laboratory management. In addition, the fellow is provided with adequate time and resources for research and is exposed to the laboratory's outreach program. The chemistry sections (routine, stat and special chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, electrophoresis, toxicology) perform over 4 millions tests each year.
Prerequisites: Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Pathology (AP/CP or CP). Candidates must also hold a license (or eligibility) to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
Elizabeth Sykes M.D., Program Director
Chemical Pathology Fellowship, Clinical Pathology
Beaumont Health System, 105-RI
Website: http://www.beaumont.edu/medical-education/fellowships/chemical-pathology-fellowship/
Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-Hematopathology
Beaumont Health System
Description: This comprehensive one year ACGME accredited training program is based in a 1070 bed tertiary care teaching hospital and accepts one hematopathology fellow yearly. The fellowship program offers subspecialty training in the multiple aspects of diagnostic hematopathology, laboratory hematology and coagulation. Trainees will gain experience in the following: laboratory management in a high volume hematology laboratory, coagulation consultation for bleeding and thrombotic disease, and detailed interpretation of peripheral blood smears, bone marrow, lymphoid tissues, body fluids (including the appropriate use, integration of immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetic/FISH, and molecular genetic data). Training includes dedicated rotations in flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics. The fellow will also be expected to participate in medical technologist, medical student and resident teaching as well as clinical and/or basic research.
Requirements: The applicant must possess an MD or DO degree and be board certified/eligible in anatomic or anatomic and clinical pathology at the time of acceptance into the program. They must also hold a license (or be eligible) to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
Vonda Douglas Nikitin, MD, Program Director
Hematopathology Fellowship, Clinical Pathology
3601 W. 13 Mile Rd. - 105 RI
Royal Oak, MI USA 48073-6769
Email: Vonda.Douglas-Nikitin@beaumont.edu
Website: http://www.beaumont.edu/medical-education/fellowships/hematopathology-fellowship

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In this unit, we will focus on speaking skills for delivering the news. At the end of the unit, you will write a script and read a news report for other students to listen to.
Welcome to this video on the people of broadcast journalism.
the news for television, internet, and radio.
in video or audio form.
Let's start with the anchor.
The journalist who reads the news on camera is called the news anchor.
This is the lead journalist, or journalists, of a news program.
An anchor is the host of all of that news program's shows.
Sometimes, the name of this anchor is part of the name of the show.
For example, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.
Lester Holt hosts this news program most nights of the week.
The anchor's the journalist who reads copy from the teleprompter.
there are other journalists who work on the news and appear on the program.
These journalists are called correspondents.
they can have specialties like they may have special knowledge about one topic.
For example, there are many business correspondents or medical correspondents.
therefore, can better investigate and research those types of news stories.
Maybe they're from there or maybe they just studied that area for many years.
from the Middle East or who covers news having to do with the Middle East.
research those types of stories.
That's called being on location.
Correspondents report from locations all across the world.
a correspondent will go on location to get the story.
Another person who's very important in broadcast journalism is the producer.
A producer also directs the show as it's being broadcast.
They decide in the moment if breaking news should interrupt a segment.
copy before a story is added to a particular program.
The producer is not in the studio with the anchor at the time of the broadcast.
edit sound, and control the teleprompter.
Control room operators have technical skills rather than journalism degrees.
not necessarily what is important to include in the story.
the vocabulary from the first video in the next game.


This is the beautiful home of magazine editor, Julie Rosendahl. The 100-square-meter apartment in Copenhagen has a great open plan layout, where Julie and her family enjoy spending time together. The style is fun, cozy and personal, with an urban and industrial twist. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy going. I'm loving the blue couches, as well as the steel frame windows and doors that act as a partition between the kids bedroom and the rest of the space. The light blue kitchen is pretty great, too. And isn't the entrance's color combo interesting?


The Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) legalized cannabis (aka pot, marijuana, weed, etc.) use and possession in Canada as of October 17, 2018. Each Canadian province or territory has been provided a certain amount of latitude in how cannabis may be used. As with any new area of law, there can be confusion for the average Canadian on the specifics of how that law specifically relates to their personal actions. This can lead to unintentionally breaking the law and being charged by the police. With the legal specifics varying from one part of Canada to another and likely evolving through caselaw, this can become even more confusing. The Government of Ontario has provided a brief overview of the basic legal issues to be concerned with.
an individual is liable to a fine of not more than $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or both.
on a subsequent conviction in respect of the section, a fine of not more than $100,000 for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues or to imprisonment for a term of not more than two years less a day, or both.
on a subsequent conviction in respect of the section, a fine of at least $10,000 and not more than $500,000 for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues.
an individual is liable to a fine of not more than $200,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or both.
An individual who is convicted for contravening section 10 is liable to a fine of not more than $200, subject to possible participation in a youth education/prevention program at the discretion of the court.
to provide for approved youth education or prevention programs, including culturally appropriate programs for Indigenous youth, as an alternative to enforcement and sanctions.
any other vehicle that may be prescribed. ("véhicule") 2017, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 2 (1); 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 3 (2, 3).
the purchase of cannabis from the Ontario cannabis retailer includes the purchase of cannabis from an employee of the Ontario cannabis retailer when the employee is acting in that capacity.
the purchase of cannabis from an authorized cannabis retailer includes the purchase of cannabis from an employee of the authorized cannabis retailer when the employee is acting in that capacity. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 4.
(3) This Act and the regulations do not apply, to the extent provided by the regulations, to prescribed activities relating to cannabis that are undertaken by or on behalf of prescribed persons acting under the Cannabis Act (Canada) or in connection with the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation Act, 2017. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 5 (3); 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 6 (2).
6 (1) No person shall sell cannabis, other than the Ontario cannabis retailer.
(2) No person shall distribute cannabis that is sold, or that is intended to be sold, other than by the Ontario cannabis retailer.
9 No person shall purchase cannabis except from the Ontario cannabis retailer.
is packed in baggage that is fastened closed or is not otherwise readily available to any person in the vehicle or boat. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 12 (1).
if no document or other thing is specified by the regulations with respect to the exemption, demonstrate to the police officer's satisfaction the applicability of the exemption or non-application.
money derived directly or indirectly from the commission of the offence.
the thing is proceeds of an offence under this Act.
it is unlikely that the things will be forfeited on conviction in accordance with an order made under subsection (6).
on the final conclusion of any such proceeding.
(6) If a person is convicted of an offence under this Act, the court that convicts the person shall order that anything seized under subsection (1) or (2) in connection with the offence be forfeited to the Crown, unless the court considers that the forfeiture would be unjust in the circumstances.
An order directing that the thing or any part of the thing be returned to the applicant.
An order directing that any interest in the thing be vested in the applicant.
An order directing that an amount be paid by the Crown to the applicant by way of compensation for the forfeiture.
re-enter the premises on the same day the person is required to vacate, unless a police officer authorizes the person to re-enter.
Paragraph 10 (1) (a) or (c) of the Cannabis Act (Canada).
Subsection 10 (2) of the Cannabis Act (Canada), in relation to the selling of cannabis contrary to paragraph 10 (1) (a) or (c) of that Act. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 13 (1).
if the applicant is the person charged, the applicant posts a cash bond for $10,000 or such greater amount as the court may specify, for the term specified by the court, to ensure that the premises will not be used in contravention of that section. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 18 (4); 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 13 (3).
An order requiring the person, within the period or periods specified in the order, to do or refrain from doing anything specified in the order.
An order imposing requirements that the court considers appropriate to prevent similar unlawful conduct or to contribute to the person's rehabilitation.
An order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person.
An order under section 25, subject to subsection 25 (11).
the person was convicted for contravening section 13 in relation to the premises.
the applicant posts a cash bond for $10,000 or such greater amount as the court may specify, for the term specified by the court, to ensure that the premises will not be used in contravention of that section.
the owner can ensure that there will be no contravention of section 6 or 13, as the case may be, in relation to the premises.
any person may apply under subsection (6) for a discharge of the order.
(2) If an arrangement or agreement referred to in subsection (1) relates, in whole or in part, to the sale of cannabis, the Minister may only enter into the arrangement or agreement jointly with the Minister responsible for the administration of the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation Act, 2017 and, if that Minister is not the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Finance.
the Minister responsible for the administration of the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 18.
generally for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this Act. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 28; 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 20.


For Apple's flagship store in Lincoln Park – located at a busy intersection and incorporating a heavily-trafficked public plaza – we designed streamlined elements that at once complement this iconic brand and create a space that is equally welcoming to shoppers and transit riders, and Apple's festive product launches.
We were initially engaged to design the streetscape for Apple's high-profile presence on Chicago's iconic Michigan Avenue. During design development, we suggested that the company install what would be the first green roof on the city's Magnificent Mile – and Apple, ever on the leading edge, embraced the idea wholeheartedly. As a result, the design reduces Chicago's heat-island effect and storm-water runoff, and improves the store's energy efficiency.


Where you're going in the world of soccer can be determined by your belief in your soccer boots. If you have boots that don't inspire belief, you can lose all faith in the sport. If you play with boots that are great, your internal belief is great. You are so filled with confidence that you elevate your play to greater levels than anyone has ever seen. This is why the Racer Blue Nike PhantomVSN Pro Indoor Soccer Shoes are very suited to those who want greatness. These shoes are excellent!
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Italian isn't just one of the romantic languages. It's also one of the most romantic cuisines. If you're working on your culinary skills, you'll want to brush up on some of these classic Italian dishes. Don't take your next date to the local Italian chain restaurant, impress them at home with some homemade dishes and a nice bottle of Chianti.
This salad is almost painfully simple, and as long as you use quality ingredients, it's guaranteed to be a hit. Find some good, ripe tomatoes and leave them out of the fridge for a couple of hours before you serve them. Gather the freshest mozzarella you can find along with some bright green, sturdy basil. Cut all of your ingredients up and top them off with some high-quality olive oil and coarsely ground salt and pepper.
Chicken parmigiana is one of those dishes that seems to taken a lot more time to prepare than it did. To make a killer entree of chicken parmigiana, simply bread some chicken cutlets and bake them for a while. Cover them with slices of mozzarella and tomato sauce (from a jar or homemade, depending on how ambitious you are or how much you like your date) and finish baking. Serve your chicken atop a bed of spaghetti. If someone is a vegetarian, eggplant makes for a great chicken substitute.
You might be saying, "Why would I make all of this when we can go out to eat and have ever-ending breadsticks?" Well, your supply of bread will last as long as you allow it to. A simple bread dish made with your favorite bakery bread makes a wonderful side dish for your chicken parmigiana. Grab a baguette or loaf of focaccia from your local bakery and top it with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Bake it for a little while and serve alongside your Italian feast.
Alas, all good things must come to an end. The grand finale of this meal will take the most time to prepare. Tiramisu is one of the most popular Italian desserts, a decadent, creamy cake that literally means "pick me up" in Italian. It takes quite a bit of preparation, but only contains ladyfingers, egg yolks, sugar, coffee, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder.


Microsoft is trying to demonstrate the superiority of Windows Phone facing its most direct competitor, Android, that prevents him from having that share of market that up to now the company has in the field of machines of desktops that we are predicting dead for the next decade or even less. This did not occur a better way that making a competition to show that Windows Phone beats Android.
This is done in front of a stewardess who taught just about material, as in the vast majority of promotions, and the challenge consisted of having the phone with the screen turned off do a widget's time with the time in two different cities. In case of win Android user would take a very juicy Prize by a very simple task, a portable limited edition.
Why blogger Sahas Katta He decided to go to the store with a Galaxy Google Nexus with the widgets ready, in two cities, the San Jose, California and Berkeley, California and to optimize the time took all unlock screen to win time. When it was his turn to the count of three was pressed the power button and Sahas exceeded speed to the stewardess for a second.
Sahas obviously won, but to see that they had defeated them they retained him awhile at the store while the hostess was going to talk to superiors, evidently looking for a way to avoid having to pay the award and not scupper the campaign. After a discussion, making clear that the Galaxy Nexus had won one of the store managers decided that should be the time of cities in two different States and they earned because Yes.
Obviously standards have been caught as you entered them in Ghana, but the promotion is insulting to all those who have participated, and more if they changed the rules at his whim. Obviously they want to demonstrate that Windows Phone is better, everyone wants to do it, but ill leave that compete is not the best option. Yet Sahas said that he is ready to try again with another Windows Phone.


Men and women are equal in the kingdom of God, but men and women do not share the same responsibilities. Equality does not mean that there are no distinctions. The issue is not about essence or worth. The issue about our God-given roles.


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Automotive Reviews
2016 Volvo XC90 Test Drive
Posted on June 18, 2015 by B. Schaffer
By Bill Schaffer
Los Angeles — While the rest of the auto industry was busy polishing their images, Volvo engineers were sweating over drawing boards (actually I think they use computers) reinventing the SUV, for a second time.
Volvo first reinvented the SUV in 2002 when they launched the original XC90. More car-like than the traditional truck-based SVUs, the XC90 took a fresh approach and created a vehicle that revolutionized the segment. It was more fun to drive and much safer than the others, too. The result was an award winning luxury SUV that gave owners an alternative to the dozens of traditional off-roaders.
Volvo has gone through a world of change since that first XC90 model including another change in ownership, but their mission has stayed the same, as they tell their customers, ?We understand you. We protect what is important to you. We make you feel special.?
Literally new from the ground up, the 2016 Volvo XC90 is a clean sheet design from the new modular Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, to the revolutionary Drive-E and Twin Engines, to the state of the art control systems, to the best seats in the business.
The 2016 Volvo XC90 resembles the original, but the new design has a more traditional SUV shape along with a new level of sophisticated elegance. The classic grille with the iconic arrow still proclaims ?Volvo? but it?s flanked by futuristic looking LED headlight pods each accented with a T-Shaped ?Thor?s Hammer? LED daytime running light (DLR). The DRL design creates a distinguishing look that, I?m told, will be the ?look? on future models.
It?s difficult not to notice a Volvo wagon from the rear with its tall taillights that flow like a molten river from the top of the rear pillar to mid-liftgate. The new XC90 looks smaller, but it?s actually longer and has more interior space, and the result is an airier interior, partly thanks to the panoramic roof.
After doing car reviews for 24 years and hundreds of thousands of miles of seat time, I can say without hesitation that Volvo makes the most comfortable seats in the business. So, when they told us at the introduction that the seats in the new XC90 were all new I was nervous ? how do you improve on the best? The seven years of development time paid off — the new seats are did not disappoint.
In addition to being comfortable, ergonomically supportive and smaller in volume, the new seats have a multitude of adjustments, so an individual can create their ideal seating positon including adjusting the side bolsters and the length of the bottom cushions. The seats can also massage, heat or cool your bottom side and back. The second row is actually three individual seats that recline and can slide forward or back. Plus there?s Volvo?s integrated child booster cushion available in the second row center seat.
The interior design is brilliant with high-tech controls and high quality materials executed with a strong Scandinavian influence. The leathers are opulent and the wood, looks like wood, not just a glossy plastic-looking surface.
The most interesting new feature is Volvo?s Sensus user interface. The nine-inch color screen mounted in the center of the dash controls audio, navigation, communications and vehicle functions in an intuitive touch system that allows the driver to touch, drag, pinch and use all the other movements those of us with smart phones or tablets use on a daily basis. There?s no dial, touch pad or buttons, only a very easy to operate touch screen. The system responds quickly, too, so you don?t have to wait around for a reaction.
The instrument panel in the 2016 Volvo XC90 is state of the art too with a super sharp 12.3-inch color screen replacing the conventional instruments behind the steering wheel. Other features include power tailgate, an information system that reads road signs, lane departure warning, collision mitigation, HD Radio, satellite radio, panoramic sunroof, park assist, rear camera, leather seating and on and on.
Volvo is breaking new ground with a pair of new engine options.
The popular engine will be the T6, a 2.0-liter supercharged AND turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 316 horsepower and 295-lb.ft. of torque. This is one of the most powerful four-cylinder engines on the market and it rivals other SUV?s six- and eight-cylinder engines for performance, and with cleaner emissions and higher fuel economy. The engine is mated with an excellent eight-speed automatic transmission which drives the standard all-wheel drive system. Zero to 60 mph acceleration is a quick 6.1 seconds and the EPA fuel economy estimates are listed at 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.
A second engine choice for the 2016 Volvo XC90 is the T8, which I got to drive briefly in Los Angeles traffic. Volvo calls the T8 a Twin Engine technology and says it?s the ?world?s most powerful and cleanest SUV.?
?The XC90 T8 is a plug-in electric car, hybrid car and high-performance car rolled into one,? says Dr. Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development of Volvo Car Group.
The T8 starts with the same four-cylinder Supercharged/Turbocharged Drive-E gas engine under the hood, and then mounts an 82 hp electric motor on the rear axle to drive the rear wheels. This allows the rear drive shaft to be eliminated replacing the mechanical component?s space with a battery in the tunnel so seating and cargo space is unaffected. With the battery mounted low and in the middle of the car, it lowers the center of further improving balance and handling characteristics; however it does add about 430 pounds to the vehicle. When all-wheel drive is needed, the electric motor supplies the rear axle.
Combined the motor and engine produce around 400 horsepower and improve 0 to 60 mph acceleration to 5.6 seconds. Fuel economy also jumps to an estimated 59 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). The electric power comes from the battery which is charged using a traditional electric vehicle plug-in, from regenerative braking and from a crankshaft mounted generator. The XC90 T8 can run on electric only with a range up to about 25 miles. A unique feature of the hybrid system is the driver?s ability to select and control various aspects of the power usage or let it work automatically. The T8?s hybrid technology may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $4,600 and possibly some local and state incentives.
The 2016 Volvo XC90 lineup includes three trim levels (Momentum, Inscription and R-Design) with either the T6 or T8 powertrain. The T6 pricing starts at $49,895 for the Momentum, including the destination charge. This a full feature model with leather seating, the Sensus system and a boat load of features. The Inscription adds more conveniences, cosmetics, etc. taking the price to $55,495. The R-Design with some variations on extras is $53,895. The Twin engine T8 Momentum is priced at $69,095, the Inscription T8 is $72,495 and the T8 R-Design is $70,995. There are several option packages available at each trim level adding features like LED headlights, blind spot information, heated steering wheel and the Convenience package which adds things like adaptive cruise and parking assists. There?s also an over-the-top Bower?s and Wilkins sound system ($2,650) and 4-Corner Air Suspension with Four-C Active Chassis ($1,800) in the short single options list. An ?I want it all? ordering splurge can take the T8 price to near $80,000.
Volvo?s safety credo is best spelled out with their vision that by 2020 no one will be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo.
Volvo is entering new territory with the XC90, but it?s also a whole new kind of SUV for the industry and should drive the Chinese-owned Swedish company into the lead on many fronts. The 2016 Volvo XC90 is a ?must drive? for anyone thinking about a new SUV or crossover purchase, or for that matter any new luxury vehicle.
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How far is this used in all the HR Modules like Om, PA, TM, Payroll, CATS, Benefits, PD, ESS/MSS, E-Recruitment, ECM.
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Today's end users are accustomed to the Internet's intuitive point-and-click technology. Yet in contrast to many professional business applications, Internet browsers often lack input checks, input help, support for multiple languages, and easy-to-use error handling - shortcomings that are simply not acceptable for state-of-the-art Web applications. It's not that the appropriate technologies aren't available. They are. But each individual function demands considerable expertise and an enormous programming overhead.
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Fox to Distribute 'Barney', 'Fraggle Rock' and Other Children's Programming
Fox to Distribute Barney, Fraggle Rock and Other Children's Programming
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has snagged exclusive home video marketing, sales and distribution rights to HIT Entertainment's children programming in the U.S. and Canada.
The deal, which begins in the fall and lasts several years, includes all HIT children's properties, including Barney, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina and Thomas and Friends. Fox also will distribute all of The Jim Henson Co.'s Henson Family Classics, which include Fraggle Rock and Animal Jam, for which HIT serves as U.S. agent for home entertainment, licensing and merchandising.


Stephanie is a classically trained chef whose professional name is Chef Tess Bakeresse. Whether you know her from her blog, from classes throughout the Southwest, or from her many TV and radio appearances, you surely have seen that she is multitalented. Chef Tess is known for her solar cooking, her famous 52 Method of meals in a jar, and for her zany blog where her posts can touch you enough to leave you in tears but will mostly leave you in stitches! No matter how you connect with her, you'll feel like she invited you into her kitchen and into her heart.
A classically trained chef, with an emphasis on pastry, Stephanie has worked in a bakeshop and as an assistant banquet chef. When she became a mother, she set aside her work in the restaurant and focused full time on her kids. This seemed a sacrifice, but it gave her real world experience in cooking on a tight budget and being creative with her limited resources. Through her blog and her passion for food storage, she was "discovered" by Honeyville Farms, and she was eventually hired to be their corporate chef. While there, she focused on recipe development, publishing cookbooks and teaching in store classes.
Currently she co-hosts a radio show with Arizona favorite Jan D'Atri on Saturday afternoons from 3-5pm, Arizona time. You can hear her online or on 550 Fox Radio Phoenix.
Showcasing her vast artistic abilities, Stephanie has been creating decorative breads for years. She was published in Australian Baking Business magazine for her bread-painting. She has taught a few classes, and has posted her breads on her blog, but the extent of her techniques and tips have not been available until now. We eagerly await the publication of her new book to be published in March 2014.


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"Tchaikovsky and Women in Art" Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:
Select one (1) composition by Tchaikovsky that you enjoy. Describe the music and subject matter of that work, and explain why you enjoy it. Explain the key reasons why you believe that compositions by Tchaikovsky continue to be popular with contemporary orchestras and audiences. Passionate nationalism, like Tchaikovsky's for Russia, could be a feature of Romantic art and music and in the arts of the late 1800s. Give primary examples of music today (besides national anthems) that is characterized by nationalism.
Select two (2) paintings depicting females by both a male artist and female artist named within the Explore section. Compare and contrast these two (2) depictions of women, and comment on any general tendencies that you detect among artists of that era in this respect. Compare this situation in the late 1800s to the way females are depicted in our own modern times, using at least one (1) specific modern example.
Chapter 31 (pp.1039-1040), famous overture and ballet music compositions; review the Week 6 "Music Folder"
Audio of musical compositions on Tchaikovsky webpage , Kennedy Center Website at
http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/artists/?entity_id=3651&source_type=C
Video clip of Tchaikovsky (1812 Overture) at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrsYD46W1U0
Artists' Depictions of Women
Chapters 31 and 32, depictions of women by male artists Manet, Degas, Dewing, Eakins and by female artists Cassatt, Morisot, Haudecort-Lescot, Sara M. Peale
National Museum of Women in the Arts at
http://www.nmwa.org/explore/collection-highlights/18th%E2%80%9319th-century
National Gallery of Art (search by artist name) at
http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/Collection/artists.html?pageNumber=1
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In life and business, you will not receive if you don't ask or command the universe. And don't stop commanding or else you will create resistance for yourself. Command means "work with" the universe; don't get it confused with demand! This is not about trying to drain someone else of their energy, or wearing the other party down by pressing them again and again. It is about working together to create more abundance for all!
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Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott, best selling author, master certified executive and life coach, who is often called "The Mother of Coaching", talks about the power of forgiveness to wipe away your emotional debts and start with a clean slate. She also shares a personal story to highlight the need to be humble, even when it seems like everything is going your way.
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We are pleased to have completed green roof and living wall projects of all scope and size across London and the UK and even in mainland Europe. Below is a brief selection of commercial green roof and wall installations we have been involved in.
The original concept to improve drainage in an operational area was driven by London Underground who engaged the Green Roof Consultancy to deliver the design and enlist University of East London to undertake monitoring.
Retrofitting on operational railway had to follow the rigorous assurance and safety procedures of London Underground without any interruption of service.
Scheme was to extend the manufacturing area to cope with the increased demand.
This was particularly challenging as we had to install the green roof substrate by way of a silo tanker. This is the most efficient way of blowing substrate onto the roof and is commonly used in Germany in lieu of a crane. Once the green roof build up was completed, we Hydroseeded the roof using a purpose blended mix of seeds, plant cuttings and mulch.
This is another prestige example of the commercial projects Landmark undertakes.
We were asked to submit our cost proposal to revive the existing green roof areas installed some 5 years ago. Having won the contract, we proposed the introduction of additional substrate, supplementing the planting with the introduction of plug plants and bulbs, as well as the introduction of habitat incidentals including bee hotels and log piles to encourage the insects.
Also in the scheme we removed an area of green roof over the entrance canopy and substituted it with cobble stones, as the aspect meant there was insufficient light for the vegetation to survive.
we still maintain these roofs annually and keep enhancing them with seeds and plants to improve the roofs year on year.
We were commissioned by The Lancet publishers to install a 7 metre high interior living wall in their London offices.
We used a modular panel system, fixed onto a structural framework against the existing stud wall. The next task was to incorporate an irrigation system to ensure even watering of the vegetation. Our horticultural expert designed the planting scheme to incorporate 2,000 house plants of different varieties. This living wall has proven to be the highlight of a multi-million pound refurbishment of the offices and is a focal point for all the London based staff to enjoy in their chill out zone.
We have also won the maintenance contract for the living wall and it is looking more stunning each visit.
To create a recreational roof garden on the London office roof area.
The task here was to transform a newly laid single ply roof into a usable recreation area for the office staff. We installed man made decking as well as a slabbed area for barbecues, planted beds for the pollinators, picnic tables and even bespoke planters for the staff to enjoy a spot of gardening.
We also carried out the electrical works - namely LED feature lighting to further enhance the terrace area. Finally we installed colourful patio furniture for the staff to sit out and enjoy coffee and lunch in a relaxing environment.
We call this type of scheme an intensive roof garden. These can be the most interesting green roof schemes but are considerably heavier than standard build ups, and roof loadings need to be calculated by a qualified structural engineer.
We were awarded the contract for one of the world's top law firms London offices to deliver a living roof to a slabbed area adjacent to the meeting rooms. It was a particularly challenging scheme as we had to transfer all of the materials to the roof area via the goods lift and through the offices internally.
We framed the living roof with a proprietary edge trim and installed the drainage components then the substrate to varying depths. once plug planted, we made it extra interesting by adding a blinding of crushed slate and pea shingle to give the roof an added element of interest and texture.


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Money seized from criminals goes to stamping out illegal car window tints in Thurrock
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THOUSANDS of pounds seized from criminals in Essex has been earmarked for crime-fighting projects.
Essex Police receives a proportion of the cash its officers seize under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA ), which is then invested in equipment and initiatives to continue fighting crime and protecting the public.
Here are some of the projects to have recently been given funding:
Devices to detect illegal car window tints in Thurrock
Officers in Thurrock have been given £1,200 to buy two handheld devices to detect illegal tinting on car windows.
The Tintman technology measures how much light passes through. By law, the front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must allow at least 70% through.
Thurrock district commander Chief Insp Leigh Norris said: "Dark tints can reduce drivers' visibility and can be a factor in road traffic collisions, especially during the hours of darkness.
"We have also had issues with car cruising and street racing in West Thurrock and a number of the drivers of these modified cars have additional tints on their windows.
"The Tintman device will help us enforce the Public Spaces Protection Order, which has been in place since mid-December to combat street racing and the issues of pedestrians spectating such activities."
Drivers who have too much tint on their windows could be stopped from using their vehicle until the extra tint is removed, or receive a penalty notice or court summons.
Sgt Chris Bramhill, of Grays local policing team, said: "While on patrol earlier this month, I stopped a driver because only ten per cent of light was passing through the glass of the driver's side window and front passenger side window.
"Having very dark tints on the windows can limit your vision so that it is similar to wearing sunglasses all the time, even at night."
Money seized from criminals goes to stamping out illegal car window tints in Thurrock added by peterg on March 17, 2016


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Customer satisfaction is a key part of our service policy.Our Upper-Harbledown team are available round the clock to cater for all your needs and requests whenever you need us.
Milosh Roofing is a top provider of quality roofing services in Upper-Harbledown, with more than 10 years' experience in the domestic roofing scene.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and our customers are assured of deriving maximum satisfaction from our services. In Upper-Harbledown, you are assured of excellent domestic roofing services with our team of specialist roofers available.
Maybe your roof suddenly caved in the night before and need emergency repairs? Among our specialist services is roof repair and replacement. Over time, your roof may give in to age and wear, and at Milosh Roofing we understand this.Perhaps a heavy wind knocked loose a roof tile or two? Or a leak has developed somewhere on your roof? With Milosh Roofing, our Upper-Harbledown customers get a quick, reliable and efficient repair service.We restore your roof to perfect condition and get you to feel more secure and comfortable in your home. Our specialists are highly skilled to meet all your urgent repair needs. Please look no further than Milosh Roofing, if you require a company that is backed by years of experience. Roofs face exposure the elements and thus it is natural for them to deteriorate and function less efficiently. You have no worries when you call Milosh Roofing to help rectify your roofing related problems. Our technicians are the face of our company, and we ensure that they are courteous, and polite. We operate with confidence, having provided services to clients for over ten years, and knowing that we are able to assess and diagnose the appropriate repairs as fast, and then deliver effective solutions.
Milosh Roofing understands the important role trust plays in building a long-lasting and rewarding relationship between us and our Upper-Harbledown domestic roofing clients. We have moved to build trust between us and our Upper-Harbledown clients by establishing online forums where you can get unbiased information and know exactly what customers say about our company. Milosh Roofing is rated highly as a domestic roofing contractor on Which Trusted Trader. Our customers have absolute trust in the quality and value of our service, our reliability and how we treat them.
On TrustaTrader review forum, Milosh Roofing is a top-rated domestic roofing service. Milosh Roofing is a customer favourite for domestic roofing because we treat them to quality products and professional conduct. In Upper-Harbledown and the neighbouring areas, we have built a reputation for credibility, as testified by our customers on TrustaTrader.
The customer is at the centre of our service here in Milosh RoofingDue to our client-focused approach, we don't delay, and treat all issues with urgency.The customer comes first because we take them as a major part of our business operations.We have a full insurance policy to cover our clients in Upper-Harbledown from incurring any liability on the job.
Service quality is a maxim at Milosh Roofing. Our Upper-Harbledown customers are assured of getting domestic roofing service of the high quality. In a bid to please our customers, we continuously offer top quality domestic roofing services. With our top-quality roofing, Milosh Roofing provides comfort of security for its customers in their houses. We have a well-trained team of specialist roofers who are competent at their jobs.
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A gentle cleanser that can be used on the most sensitive and allergic skin. Light in texture, it is rich with the best calming, healing and desensitising ingredients; Chamomile and Calendula blend together with other ingredients leaving skin soothed and cleansed. Water soluble and contains no mineral oil.
This formula contains Chamomile, rich in a specific flavonoid called Chrysin - proven to quickly soothe and calm your complexion.
Part of the Ligne Lavandou.
To be used morning and evening to cleanse the skin. Apply a small quantity of this cleanser all over face and neck; work it with fingertips. Remove with a washcloth, a sponge, or a Pevonia shammy wet with warm water. Follow with the Sensitive Skin Lotion.


Parents lives are busy — That's why it's so important that restaurants offer healthy food and beverage options—especially for children. It's time to #ServeChicagoKidsBetter!
The majority of children's meals at the most popular restaurants are unhealthy. They are packed with calories, salt, and fat.
To help parents, restaurants can offer water/milk, more fruit, vegetables, or whole grains and make sure the meals are not too high in calories, especially from excess fat and salt.
3 Schwartz MB. "Have Kids' Meals Become Healthier? Progress and Public Relations." Presentation at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA (Nov. 5, 2013).
4 Powell LM, Nguyen BT, Han E. "Energy Intake from Restaurants: Demographics and Socioeconomics, 2003–2008." American Journal of Preventative Medicine 2012, vol. 43, pp. 498–504.
5 Vikraman S, Fryar CD, Ogden CL. "Caloric Intake from Fast Food Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2011–2012." NCHS Data Brief No. 213, September 2015.


The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Centre is a multi-functional facility located on the slopes of Mount Washington, at the edge of Strathcona Provincial Park in Courtenay, B.C.
This multi-million-dollar facility was designed through collaboration with the Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society. The 9,000 ft2 two-storey multi-use facility has dorm-style accommodation for up to 40 people and amenities that include meeting and video rooms, training facilities with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, equipment storage, maintenance rooms, cooking facilities and a large meeting/dining room.
A complex build, the structure is built into the mountain slope and designed to post-disaster seismic standards. It features a mix of steel and wood construction. The building has a prominent timber frame which can withstand large snow loads.
AFC's experience, drive and resourcefulness were on full display building at this location during one of the most challenging, extreme winters on record. Value engineering during pre-construction identified opportunities to reduce project costs.
The prominent glass work throughout the facility provides blanket views across the oldest Provincial Park in British Columbia—from Paradise Meadows to the Elk River Mountains—and already makes the building one of the most recognizable on Mount Washington.
We have enjoyed working with Alan and Guthrie on many of their projects incorporating heavy timber elements, including the Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Centre at Vancouver Island's Mount Washington and the First Nations Gathering Place at North Island College in Port Alberni. We would not hesitate to recommend the AFC team on any residential, commercial or industrial project.


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1From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 1 February 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of yesterday I received, and am sorry to hear that the Quota of Militia which the Town of Salem was to furnish, by Resolve of the Honorable General Court can not be had. The Generous tender of Services made by you Sir & the rest of the Volunteers, claims a return of my sincere thanks. Should I have an occasion to call upon them, I shall do It; At present I wish them to Continue at...
2From George Washington to Colonel Timothy Pickering, 30 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Office of Adjutant General being vacant by the resignation of Colo. Reed, and the power of appointing a Successor with me, I am induced from the good opinion I entertain of your attachment to the interests of the United States and your Military character, not only to make a tender, but most heartily to wish your acceptance of it. It will give me much pleasure if the Offer meets your...
3From George Washington to Colonel Timothy Pickering, 25 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured with yours of the 9th & 14th instants. Upon the Receipt of the first I had no hopes of seeing you in the department which I wished, but by the latter I am pleased to find, that upon a full reconsideration of the matter, you had determined to accept of the office of Adjutant General, provided it had not been disposed of. I am obliged to you for the free manner in which you unbosom...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering, 29 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington [ Delaware ] August 29, 1777. Sends extract from General Orders of June 18, 1777, stating that "Timothy Pickering Esquire is appointed Adjutant General in the Armies of the United States of America." ADS , Pickering Foundation, Salem, Massachusetts. Before his appointment as adjutant general, Timothy Pickering had served as colonel of a Massachusetts militia regiment.
5From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 23 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with yours of the 19th inst. with its enclosures on the subject of the Indian voyages upon the Western frontier. Previous to the Receipt of it, I had put that part of the 13th Virginia Regt, which remained here under marching orders, with an intent of sending them to Fort Pitt, as they were raised in that county. Immediately upon receiving the account of the alarming...
6From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 15 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of the 9th instant. I have directed the Blankets to be brought forward to Camp, after the North Carolinians are supplied the remainder shall be distributed among the troops who most want —The draughts from the Army for Teamsters, Mechanics and persons of different occupations are so great, that our return, upon command, amounts to almost half the effective fit for duty....
I was honored yesterday with the Boards Letter of the 19th Instant. From the apprehensions of the public of an Indian war in the western department, and the earnest applications of General McIntosh for Troops, I was induced the 15 of the month to detach Durkee's & Ransom's companies for that command. I am told by Lt Buck that they are halted at Lancaster. As they are detached from this Army,...
8From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 10 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of your letter of the 5th Inst. with its inclosures. I have communicated the resolve of Congress respecting the pay of supernumerary officers to the Auditor of accounts for the goverment of his conduct. In case there are any quantity of shoes, at the different manufactories under the direction of the board, I could wish them to be forwarded to camp as soon as possible. as also...
I have the honor of yours of the 13th instant inclosing a Copy of a letter from Colo. Brodhead with an estimate of the Stores necessary for an expedition against Detroit —As there is no probability of an attempt upon that post at this time, I should not think it prudent to send the Artillery required and necessary Stores just now, but as we do not know what an unlooked for turn in the affairs...
10From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 21 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
As I shall have occasion to remove Colo. Rawlins's Corps from Fort Frederick in Maryland, (where they are guarding the prisoners,) to Fort Pitt, I must request the Board to call upon Governor Johnston of Maryland to furnish a Militia Guard to releive Colo. Rawlins. I wish no time may be lost in making the requisition, and that the Governor may be informed of the necessity of sending the Releif...


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Reviving Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Water Tower
More: National Treasures
The Atlanta, Georgia, district of Sweet Auburn, which was twice added to the National Trust's America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places (in 1992 and in 2012), is one of the country's most significant African-American heritage sites. It is home to Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthplace and burial site (along with his wife). Many of the historic sites associated with civil rights, including the house King was born in and the church where he preached, are well preserved today as a telling legacy of Sweet Auburn's heritage.
Once the wealthiest African-American district in the country, Sweet Auburn started its decline in the 1980s. Still, Atlantans held on to the hope that the historic neighborhood would once again be a central part of their city.
An early step to achieve this goal included designating Sweet Auburn as a National Historic Landmark in 1976. Four years later, Coretta Scott King and Christine King Farris founded the Historic District Development Corporation, which focused on revitalizing Sweet Auburn's residential area.
Fast forward a few decades, and the historic houses lining the streets in Sweet Auburn have the distinct appearance of being lived in and well maintained, and the newly formed nonprofit Sweet Auburn Works is transforming the area using guides from the National Trust's National Main Street Center. The eastern edge of Atlanta is becoming a social and cultural hub once more.
photo by: Stan Kaady
Sweet Auburn's main thoroughfare, Auburn Avenue, has a collection of historic and new buildings.
Sweet Auburn's revitalization continues still. One of the most unique historical aspects of Sweet Auburn is the 100-foot-tall concrete water tower that stands proudly on a manicured patch of grass. Though it is surrounded by the Water Tower Stacks residential complex, the tower is still one of the most noticeable sites in the Old Fourth Ward in Sweet Auburn. Built in 1909, it used gravity to drop 100,000 gallons of water on a nearby cotton factory in case of fire (which, incidentally, happened in 1916). The factory survives as the Studioplex, a mixed-use urban environment.
While the water tower survives too, it has long ceased being functional. But now, the National Trust and Heineken are collaborating with Atlanta-based ABV Gallery in 2017 to revive the water tower as part of The Cities Project. After a thorough cleaning, a new interior mural and lighting, the Old Fourth Ward Tower will be a strong testament to Sweet Auburn's historic past.
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This presentation is derived from a talk given by Ted Sawyer, director of Research & Education at Bullseye Glass Co. The talk, entitled "Stress, Out!: Avoiding Painful Breaks and Strains" was given at the 2009 BECon conference in Portland, Oregon. It focuses on the history, theory, and process of getting the stress out of fused glass work and will hopefully remove some of the stress from studio practice. From the fundamental definition of annealing through the 900 degree Fahrenheit anneal soak, Delta T less than 5 degree Celsius, Young's modulus, multi-point pyrometry and much, much, more!


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Journeys in Europe
Top 6 Things to Do in the Azores
For your next getaway, try the Azores - the archipelago of 9 volcanic islands offers adventures involving both its exotic terrain and Old World culture.Read More
The alluring Azores await! (Source: Shutterstock / Henner Damke)
For your next European getaway, why not try the Azores? The North Atlantic archipelago of nine volcanic islands offers a whirlwind of adventures involving both its exotic terrain and Old World culture. Forged 36 million years ago in a surge of volcanic activity, the islands are replete with caldera, hot springs, lava tubes, and fields. Wildly verdant landscapes overlay the rugged ground while centuries of European history infuse its mountainside villages and towns. Sound exciting? We thought so. Check out our top six things to do in the Azores below, one of Europe's most exciting hidden gems.
A bit of background
The Azores are arranged in three island clusters moving from northwest to southeast across 370 miles, about 900 miles east of Lisbon. Ponta Delgada on São Miguel island is the Azorean capital and houses about 30% of the 250,000 people who live on the island chain. The area's main airport, João Paulo II Airport, is just outside Ponta Delgada and is the preferred gateway to (or from) the U.S. or Europe.
While you can travel between islands by ferry, the ocean is often rough, making ferry travel — especially longer treks — unpredictable and uncomfortable. We recommend traveling by air between island groups and by ferry for short hops within an island group. Thanks to the flow of warm gulfstream waters, weather in the Azores is moderate throughout the year, rarely budging from its 61 – 77-degree range.
Though the islands comprise an Autonomous Region of Portugal (Madeira is the other one), culture, cuisine, and customs lean on Spanish influences. This is due to the centuries-long struggle for island control between the two colonial powers. These days, the battle for dominion is over and the Azoreans (mostly of Portuguese heritage) now busy themselves with agriculture, dairy and livestock farming, fishing, and tourism.
Here's how you can busy yourself when you get there:
1: Tour the twin crater lakes at Sete Cidades, São Miguel.
Forget Ireland. Once you see São Miguel, green will never look the same. Known as the "Green Island," São Miguel unfolds in a lush, verdurous carpet across dramatic volcanic terrain. In the midst of it all are the blue-green twin lakes of Sete Cidades, set in the center of a forested caldera about 40 minutes outside of Ponta Delgada. Let's be clear here: remarkably, one lake is blue and the other is green, which makes viewing them from above an incongruous and heady thrill. For the full monty, go for a guided tour around the lakes by ATV quadbike. This takes about half a day on a path that is mostly flat; fees run about $67.
One blue, one green, the twin lakes of Sete Cidades are truly dazzling. (Source: Shutterstock / UschiDaschi)
2: Explore historic port town Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira.
Your next stop could be Terceira, the "Purple" Island, so named thanks to its exquisite lavender sunsets. Here you will also discover Angra do Heroísmo, the Azores's oldest and arguably most beautiful city, also named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1478, the city was the political and ecclesiastical capitol of the islands for centuries. It earned its moniker, "do Heroismo" ("heroic") thanks to the citizens' successful resistance against an attack from Portuguese monarchists during the Portuguese Civil War of the early 19th century. Legend has it that the islanders, liberalists who were in favor of a more constitutional form of government, overwhelmed the invaders by unleashing herds of half-wild bulls.
Meander through the city's cobblestone lanes, past whitewashed cottages with terracotta roofs. The central zone includes the cathedral of Santíssimo Salvador da Sé, and cornflower blue church of the Misericórdia, two exquisite examples of Baroque architecture featured prominently throughout the central city district. Just outside the city, don't miss the Fortress of São João Baptista, a majestic 16th-century stronghold, built to defend the Azores from seaborne enemy attacks.
Angra do Heroismo (Source: Shutterstock / HelenaH)
3: Go for the cheese in São Jorge.
Adjacent to Terceira, São Jorge's spiny volcanic ridge stretches into the sea, much like a dragon's back and tail – or so someone thought. Fittingly, then, this island is named after the mythic English dragon slayer St George. (Yes, at one point the English, too, briefly laid claim to the Azores.)
Thanks also to its rich brown and umber colored cliffs, São Jorge is also known as the "Brown Island." Rich volcanic soil makes for lush pastures and outstanding fodder for the abundance of cattle that make São Jorge their home. This is good news because the cattle produce a rich milk which is the basis for Queijo São Jorge, a world-renowned, DOP-protected, cheese similar to a mellow Parmigiano-Reggiano and unique to the Azores. While you're here, go for a tour of a cheese cooperative. Tours generally include discussion, delicious tastings, and an opportunity to purchase a yummy wheel or two for the folks back home. Admission is a very reasonable $8.
The brown cliffs of São Jorge (Source: iStock / Himagine)
4: Climb Mount Pico, Pico.
Mount Pico is Portugal's tallest mountain and the massive stratovolcano that dominates Pico, the "Grey Island" (It's the soil color thing again.) At 7,700 feet tall, it makes for an exciting, if ambitious, hike up. We recommend a guided climb (which includes lunch) for about $80. Expect a six-to-eight hour hike up and back, including a walk around the crater rim, stunning views of the islands, and a glance at actual volcanic activity.
If you've still got some energy after your descent, head over to the Gruta das Torres, a cave and lava tunnel stretching nearly three miles underground formed from an eruption on the island's Cabeço Bravo parasitic cone some 1,500 years ago.
Mount Pico (Source: iStock / Atmo-Sphere)
5: Try the local wine in Pico.
If climbing volcanoes isn't your thing, how about wine tasting? Centuries ago, Franciscan friars figured out that Pico's rich volcanic soil would be perfect for growing the Verdelho grape. The rest, as they say, is history.
Many of the vineyards here are surrounded by stone walls, built by the Franciscans; this unique history has earned them UNESCO World Heritage Site status. This ingenious design is still in use today, in fact; not only do the walls form a barrier against offshore winds, but the stone itself absorbs heat from the sun for thermal insulation.
Wine tasting tours go for about $86 and include visits to vineyards, tours of winepresses, lunch, a stop at the local wine museum, and lots of tasting. Be sure and try the Frei Gigante, a delicately fragrant wine with fruity flavors and shades of honey, unique to the Azores.
The vineyards and historic stone walls of Pico (Source: Shutterstock / Bildagentur Zoonar GMbH)
6: Tour the Capelinhos, Faial.
Faial is referred to as the "Blue Island" thanks to the wealth of blue hydrangea — brought by early Flemish settlers — that grows wildly throughout the island. While the flower can be seen throughout the Azores, Faial enjoys more than its share, and is a veritable sea of blues when they bloom.
Faial's hydrangea (Source: iStock / EdoMor)Once you get over the hydrangea, check out the Capelinhos volcano and the remains of its last major eruption (actually a series of intermittent eruptions) in 1957. While there were no fatalities, local villages were covered in ash and pumice stone. A guided tour of the island (about $100) includes the ridge line of village roofs peeking through the hardened lava, a partially-buried lighthouse, a stop at the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Center, and lunch.
The Capelinhos volcano and lighthouse (Source: iStock / Yulia-B)
Before you leave Faial, stop by Peter's Café Sport, an historic bar in Horta known for its décor of yacht flags and postcards, not to mention wicked gin and tonics.
We've only scratched the surface of things to do in the Azores. For more information, visit the Azores tourism board online.
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Johann Sadie scores great try as Agen get pounded by Toulon on Ma'a Nonu debut
Ma'a Nonu made his Toulon debut this past weekend as the powerhouse European outfit scored eight tries to beat Agen 53-16 at Stade Felix Mayol. The visitors scored arguably the try of the game though, so here's a look at that, plus a highlights wrap.
The story of the match was naturally the Nonu debut, as the double World Cup winner formed an imposing midfield partnership with massive Mathieu Bastareaud. It was Nonu's first game of rugby since the RWC final, in which he scored a stunning try to help his side to victory vs Australia.
Now, due to the setup at Toulon, he has some of the then opposition players on the same side, as he can call Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell teammates. Not to mention Quade Cooper, who came on off the bench later in the game.
"It was good. It's a beautiful crowd out there, good fans. It's my first game and I felt a bit rusty," said Nonu of the debut. "It's been a long week, I've just found a house. But we're professional footy players so that's what we do and I hope to play better next week."
After Toulon had powered to some push over tries up front, Agen hit back in the second half with a stunning effort following a lost lineout ball by the hosts. The ball was spread wide and South African Johann Sadie provided the finishing power to score a memorable try.
It brought the scores closer but a flurry of tries pushed Toulon out into an unassailable position.
Toulon host Leinster in the next round of the European Champions Cup next weekend.
Below is the Sadie try, with raw audio, followed by a full highlights wrap
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The streamlined Taurus 709 Slim 9mm leads the pack when it comes to deep-cover firepower!
In the upcoming February 2014 issue of Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement, Grassi test-fires the 709 Slim in 9mm, which "weighs in at 19 ounces empty. Taurus offers it with a black polymer frame and either a blued or matte stainless steel slide. My test pistol, officially the 709SS, came with the matte stainless slide. It's a striker-fired semi-auto…with a slide-locking manual thumb safety on the left side of the frame." He also goes on to relate its unique trigger system, which offers a second-strike capability should a chambered round not fire—a quality that could save your life if you can't chamber a new round.
So how did the Taurus 709 Slim 9mm perform at the range? To read Grassi's full report, check out the February 2014 issue of Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement, available on newsstands and digitally November 26, 2013. To subscribe, go to https://www.tactical-life.com/subscribe.