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Posted on November 15, 2019 by Bill
Love him or hate him…one thing will stand true. Similar to Winston Churchill, Donald Trump was built for a fight. We believe history will show, he was 'called' for such a time as this…to fight the roots of corruption from a global network of criminals. Their empire is crumbling…the eyes of those who formally walked with them…are being opened to the truth. Even some of the most committed liberals cannot stand with those who have violated innocent lives across the world. See link, The Clinton Chronicles
Hillary & her gang of rich, powerful elite are going after me to send a msg to YOU: "Shut up, toe the line, or be destroyed." But we, the people, will NOT be silenced. Join me in taking our Democratic Party back & leading a govt of, by & for the people! https://t.co/TOcAOPrxye pic.twitter.com/TahfE2XOek
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) October 20, 2019
Note: Make sure you see the upcoming timeline of imminent 'historical events' toward the end of this article. As the above picture reads…indictments are coming.
From the Dungeon to the Mountain Tops
Patriots have been proclaiming these truths for generations…and were considered an extreme minority with odd beliefs tagged as 'conspiracy nuts'.
The tide has completely changed and now the most powerful government leaders in the world are awaking the nations to the evidence of a global evil. From President Trump to others across the nations…thousands upon thousands of government, military and civilian leaders are alerting the world to a global corruption…what some call the 'deep state'.
General Overview of the Deep State. See below
Understanding Global Corruption and The New World Order
President Trump, who is in charge of the greatest nuclear arsenal in the world…is either telling the truth-or (from the perspective of many sleeping Americans) is as crazy as the rest of us. One thing however cannot be denied…he is one of us. The swamp is real…and now the swamp creatures are being exposed. See Trump A, Trump B See timeline below.
-New Prime Minister of England, Boris Johnson –called a Trump Clone…has joined Our Ranks See World Movement Link
-Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini makes Alex Jones look like a liberal 🙂 …he calls out the new world order leaders by name…and makes fighting them a focal point of his campaign. See World Movement Link
-In France, the 'Yellow Jackets' are fighting for their liberties and independence from the European deep state. See World Movement Link
-Governor Huckabee, who is considered by many a moderate, gives a short summary about how real the deep state is…and how we need to fight them. Worth the watch…great summary for a few minute video. See Gov. Huckabee Link
Top CIA agent explains it all CIA 1, CIA 2, CIA 3 .
-Top FBI Agent Does The Same. Ted Gunderson spent decades exposing 'all' of the corruption until he was murdered by the globalist FBI 1 (see 1-8) FBI 2, His Murder-autopsy reports FBI 3 Search FBI Ted Gunderson
The evidence of the deep state is overwhelming, as the above links prove to us.
The good news is…the people who desire truth and justice are fighting back, and we are winning. As mentioned before, this movement is a worldwide reformation.
The restoration of the governments will also guard the freedoms for the church so they can boldly proclaims the truths of the Kingdom of God 🙂 See 1st 4 Articles on Kingdom of God.
The fight is on… one that has have been in the making for over a hundred years.
The main stream media has lied about sooo many things. See Walk Away. One major lie is their attempt to hide the truth about the strength of our international movement. Patriots-those who believe in true liberties and freedoms, those who see the blatant evidence of the world wide corruption, are in the hundreds of millions worldwide. This was always the greatest fear of the deep state, having the masses become aware of the truth…what is being called 'THE GREAT AWAKENING'. See Prior Links.
That is why the current presidential candidates (democrat or republican) who are denying these truths…have trouble filling up a room in city hall. President Trump however has 30,000 people waiting outside massive arenas… unable to enter. The stadiums are simply packed out. (Once we go to accurate paper balloting, the patriot landslide will become obvious). See Gods Political View
We realize, we are not in a 'election' but a movement to restore and protect our land from evil corruption that dates back centuries. See 'The True Roots of New World Order'
I will try and be brief…kinda hard for me..lol, and post a timeline (below) on the the great historical moment we are in.
Summary of the Great Awakening-from a historical to a modern timeline.
6-3 B.C. A heavenly King is born to us in the most humble of surroundings to redeem mankind from their bondage of sin. This will also set up the future reign of a government that will be completely fair and just…peace will reign upon the earth.
Luke 2:11-14 (In the town of Bethlehem) Today your Savior, Christ the Lord, was born in David's city….13 Suddenly, a large army of angels appeared with the angel. They were praising God by saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those who have his good will!"
700 hundreds years prior, the prophet Isaiah wrote
Isaiah 9:6-7 A child will be born for us. A son will be given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His government and peace will have unlimited growth. He will establish David's throne and kingdom. He will uphold it with justice and righteousness now and forever.
-A short time after Christ birth. First recorded attempt by a government to stop the rule of Gods messiah and future king.
Matthew 2:16 When Herod saw that the wise men had tricked him (about Jesus birth-a future King), he became furious. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys two years old and younger in or near Bethlehem. This matched the exact time he had learned from the wise men. (Herods evil attempt to kill off any ruling threats. Another confirmation that if governmental power is not controlled, it can turn into a ruthless dictatorship)
-2 thousand years of national power struggles. Dictators, kings and queens and their heirs seem to all eventually resort a quest for world dominance by force. This is overwhelming documented by all civilizations across the world. The true power struggle 'is not' in different political parties, but between a global agenda that seeks world dominance at the sacrifice of individual freedoms to the citizens of all countries. The conflict that has been evident throughout history is simple…world dominance vs. liberty and freedoms of the people. Is this not what we have experienced from all recorded history? The true cause of this battle is in the spiritual realm. See Root of Evil
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
There will come a time when the nations of this world will realize the truth of this verse
-1776 -1791 The Great Experiment. The declaration of Independence, the US constitution and the Bill of Rights instated the first sustained government to be founded on the protection of individual rights and freedoms…that was not ruled by foreign countries, king and queen monarchs or dictators.
– January 1, 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation gave freedom to all the races in the U.S.
-The seeds of corruption mingle with our U.S. Constitutional republic. Presidents, Congressmen and the military all give warnings of an international power that desires world dominance. Scroll down to 'Presidents Warning to America', also 'Trumps Exposes Globalist' Link
-Modern History The global corruption or deep state goes 'dark' and attempts not to be exposed-until it unites and makes it's bid for ultimate control.
-WW 1 and WW 2 were horrible reminders the basic struggle between various governments and innocent civilians across the world. Again, the fight is between a quest for ' world dominance or globalism' verses 'freedoms' for the people, by . As mentioned above, the 'Root' of Evil is the love of money….but the 'Tree' of Evil' or its goal- is a world empire. Link, Matt. 7:17. It is always trying to gain access for the control of all nations. See The Dangers of Socialism
Note: The Bible predicts in amazing detail this evil quest for world dominance will be temporarily established. Matt. 24. Jesus will one day come back to judge all evil at His return. Scripture below.
-Recent History World Globalism tentacles reach far a wide.
This is what we the American people are at battle with.
The official name of the evil corruption varies (global elite, deep state, illuminate, military industrial complex (President Eisenhower's term for them), Secret societies (President Kennedys Term) Scroll down to Presidents Warnings
This network consisted of world banks, United Nations, United European Nations, Opec middle east countries, corrupted Democratic and Republican politicians, the main stream media (see link), cooperate executives, liberal biased media, Hollywood executives, big pharma, sleeping Americans…the list continues. The swamp is huge. If someone would have suggested a hand full of years ago…a small group of patriots and a presidential candidate could orchestrate a plan to fight the completely destroy deep state swamp…we would have said…impossible…except for the hand of God. See Great Summary Video Link 1, -watch other Joe M videos
-2011-2015. The hand of God did start to move. Prophets and those who were awake were all receiving the same leading. Either the U.S. repent, or we will be heading to a showdown are recorded in the Bible…the literal prelude to Armageddon.
Revelation 16:14-17 They are demonic spirits that perform signs, and they go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of God Almighty…. that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. See Prophecy
We did not completely repent, but we did pray. Pastors, prophets went across the country urging Americans to pray for the 2016 election and to turn toward the Lord.
Those who were in agreement with the prophetic Word knew…if we got an extension of the corrupt government that we have had for decades (if Hillary would have won and her cronies continued in their agenda Link)…they could do such damage…horrible world events could happen-to such magnitude it would take the Lords return to solve them and restore peace to the land.
The King Who Finally Conquers Evil
Revelation 19:11-16 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. (Jesus). With justice he judges and wages war.
12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on His head are many crowns….13 and His name is the Word of God. Jn. 1.…
15 Coming out of His mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." …
16 On His robe and on His thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
The King will restore Peace to the World
Isaiah 11:6 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.
Revelation 21:4 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
We received a reprieve from the Lord, He heard our prayers and intends to bless this country. We are soooo grateful!
2019 and Our Future
As the above title pic declares…there is an order to fighting (and winning) the global corruption. For the U.S. , here is the planned strategy.
-Mueller report release-done
-FISA release of I G (Inspector General) report -done.
-The Durham report (which has the power to prosecute) will contain damaging evidence of criminal activity to overthrow an elected president (treason) -release hopefully early 2020
-Sealed indictments released (reportedly, in the thousands)-possibly by early-mid 2020.
-Prosecutions start -possibly by early mid 2020.
-Military Tribunals -begin. ( amazing prophecies given before elections…see below) Described by Senator Graham See Link
-Takedown of many in the democratic party…and those in the old corrupt republican guard (both sides were guilty).
The Prophetic Update
Personal Note: I have been so amazed at the accuracy of the prophetic word given in the last 7-8 years. Never in modern history has there been such a heavenly forecast given to us. There seems to be no evidence of other Presidents like Lincoln, Roosevelt etc. receiving this kind of verification from the Lord.
The exciting thing for many of us…it's not just about Trump being prophesied to become president back in 2011 (see below link in this section) but many other prophecies were also given to us.
-his impeachment harassment was prophesied at the same time
-the U.S. going from decades of oil dependence to the world's leading oil exporter
-the coming of military tribunals (a term that has almost never been used since the Nuremberg trials post WW 2). After hearing the prophecy, I was kinda 'blow away' when I later heard Sen. Graham prepare the people for the coming military Tribunals Link.
Many other prophecies were declared…and some we are still watching for their fulfillment.
Just going to stick my neck out. The prophetic word many times uses multiple church leaders to confirm it. There is extremely strong indication President Trump will indeed win the 2020 election-and to many this is a no brainer. We would like more confirmation by other church leaders, but is appears one of Trumps children (most likely Jr.) will also become President of these United States. The specifics are still out however 🙂
For verification for many of the above prophecies, see links at the end of this article.
The Greater Purpose
This move by the Lord is sooo not about politics, but about giving the church the freedom to advance the Kingdom of God to 'all' the nations.
Matthew 13:31-32 He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches."
Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
The church has yet to recover from having 'the state' influence her-and restore her to the Spiritual power in the early church. We have been given the opportunity to bring about the unified radiant church…a army of God-as promised Eph. 5:27 This is the living hope to the world, the only One who can truly change our lives and others. 1 Pet. 1:3-5. We need to join together under the Lords anointing-His presence, nothing else will change lives.
John 15:5 If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
It truly saddens me that many of those He has called to preach the gospel are still sleeping and do not recognize the opportunity that we have. The majority of Lords representatives were not aware when He first came to advance the Kingdom of God, and the Word teaches the most of the church will be sleeping when He returns. Matt. 24, Matt. 25. We have to be ready to receive the truth when the Lord shows us. See Truth, The Remnant Church-Matt. 25, The Way.
Important role of the United States
The United States has been the strong protector of freedoms throughout the world. As shown in both World Wars, the corrupt elite know they needed to remove a strong U.S. in order for them to proceed in world dominance. See Bush New World Order.
President Trump is not perfect…at times he is indeed brash…but if we talk to anyone who has experience with the truth about global corruption, we are in agreement. We do not know one politician who has the fortitude to fight this powerful global evil, or who has his own personal resources (i.e.-is not bound to be influenced by donor money).
Thanks for taking the time for sincerely reviewing the evidence from those who have been truly loyal to their country…given in the links above.
It's time to take off our blinders…really be open to the truth of this evil…and join together to protect our family members and loved ones.
Remember, to be able to see the evidence for the Truth…we first have to be willing to desire truth over our personal world views. See Truth. This takes humility and courage…but well worth the positive changes in our lives that could otherwise hurt us…or the loves ones around us. God bless, Bill.


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Author Mark Holmes's new book "Alcohol: The Slow Kill" is a stirring tale of the author's battle with abuse and addiction
Recent release "Alcohol: The Slow Kill" from Page Publishing author Mark Holmes is a raw and honest memoir discussing the author's fight against alcohol abuse and marijuana addiction that led to one downfall to another, and after hitting rock bottom, Holmes shares the consequences from his destructive choices, and the mental and physical battle that embraced his sobriety.
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Mark Holmes has completed his new book "Alcohol: The Slow Kill": a captivating memoir detailing the author's struggles with alcohol addiction and his new lease on life discovered after becoming sober and living without substances.
"I appreciate you taking time out of your life to read about the craziness that was mine," writes Holmes. "I can't describe it as exciting or wild, and to use the expression 'those were the days' could be taken the wrong way because that expression is usually said when people are reminded of events, or situations with a smile, and would use the full expression 'Those were the good old days.'
"However, my life back then, the decisions I made, and actions I took were not ones that made me smile, nor do I consider them 'the good old days.' If I were to sum up my life and lifestyle back then, the word would be sad; therefore, 'those were sad old days.'"
Holmes continues, "I love my life now. There is no feeling better than this freedom from alcohol and marijuana; to wake up and go to sleep in my right mind, to spend my money on food and clothes; going out listening to music, festivals, and just being out—this feeling, living in this type of freedom, instead of the box or cage addictions keep you in is a feeling, such a difference. I mean, wow, it's just a beautiful thing. Please, do not die from that without experiencing this."
Published by Page Publishing, Mark Holmes's enlightening tale follows Holmes as he recounts his darkest days, and the light at the end of the tunnel as he fought for sobriety. Originally written as a private testimonial for his loved ones to explain the struggles he's faced that affected his relationships with others, Holmes shares his story with the world to help readers who find themselves in similar positions that need the encouragement to heal and grow.
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Runaway driver is narrowly spared from jail after he crashed into a car and a garden wall
A careless driver who crashed into a car and a garden wall before running away has narrowly been spared from being sent to prison.
By Jon Cooper
Ben Anthony Lowe, 22, lost control of the Ford Mondeo he was driving when it crashed on Main Street, in Shirebrook, according to a court hearing.
Prosecuting solicitor Marianne Connally told the Chesterfield magistrates' court hearing: "In the early hours of August 4, last year, Mr Lowe accepts he was the driver of a Ford Mondeo on Main Street, in Shirebrook, and he collided with a parked vehicle and caused damage to the vehicle."
The Ford Mondeo also veered into the brick wall of a residential property and garden, according to Ms Connally, and witnesses approached the crash scene as Lowe ran away.
Chesterfield magistrates' court.
Ms Connally told the hearing on February 5 that police tracked down Lowe, of Hall Street, Mansfield, after forensic testing of the vehicle revealed the defendant's DNA.
Lowe pleaded guilty to failing to stop after being the driver of a vehicle which had caused damage to another vehicle and property.
He also admitted driving while disqualified, without insurance and without due care and attention.
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Defence solicitor John Wilford told the court: "Circumstances have changed since then. It was a one-off incident, though clearly serious.
"He has a partner and three children and he has got employment for the first time in some time and he is anxious to do anything on a suspended sentence order.
"I would urge you to consider alternatives to custody."
Magistrates sentenced Lowe to 16 weeks of custody suspended for 12 months with a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and 150 hours of unpaid work.
He was banned from driving for three years and was ordered to pay a £115 victim surcharge and £85 costs.


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FCC plan would let Internet providers choose the sites customers see and use
by Opinion Contributor November 21, 2017 Updated November 24, 2017
WASHINGTON – Federal regulators unveiled a plan Tuesday that would give Internet providers broad powers to determine what websites and online services their customers can see and use, and at what cost.
The move sets the stage for a crucial vote next month at the Federal Communications Commission that could reshape the entire digital ecosystem. The FCC's Republican chairman, Ajit Pai, has made undoing the government's net neutrality rules one of his top priorities, and Tuesday's move hands a win to broadband companies such as AT&T, Verizon and Comcast.
Pai is taking aim at regulations that were approved two years ago under a Democratic presidency and that sought to make sure all Internet content, whether from big or small companies, would be treated equally by Internet providers.
The decision will be put to a vote at the agency's Dec. 14 meeting in Washington. It is expected to pass, with Republicans controlling three of the commission's five seats.
In a news release, Pai said his proposal would prevent the government from "micromanaging the Internet." Under the new rules, he said, the FCC would "simply require Internet service providers to be transparent about their practices."
The proposal would also shift some enforcement responsibility to the Federal Trade Commission, which can sue companies for violating the commitments or statements they have made to the public.
Relying more heavily on Internet providers' own promises on net neutrality is a departure from the current rules, which lay out clear, federal bans against selectively blocking or slowing websites, as well as speeding up websites that agree to pay the providers a fee.
Lifting the rules will allow Internet providers to experiment with new ways of making money. In recent years, some broadband companies, such as AT&T, have tried offering discounts on Internet service to Americans so long as they agree to let the company monitor their Web browsing history, for example. Other companies, such as Verizon, have exempted their own proprietary apps from mobile data caps in a bid to drive user engagement. The practice, known as zero-rating, was criticized by the previous FCC as a potential violation of net neutrality principles, but Pai rescinded his predecessor's findings upon taking office.
Internet providers welcomed Tuesday's FCC announcement. "We're very encouraged by Chairman Pai's announcement today that the FCC will move forward next month to restore the successful light-touch regulatory framework for Internet services," Verizon said in a statement.
Some analysts said that the FCC proposal was appropriate and that there is no economic evidence for regulatory intervention.
"In the absence of a market failure, the constitution doesn't permit the FCC to treat the information superhighway … like a public utility," said Fred Campbell, director of the think tank Tech Knowledge.
The FCC's proposal is largely opposed by Internet companies such as Google, which said Tuesday that the net neutrality rules help protect an open Internet.
"The FCC's net neutrality rules are working well for consumers, and we're disappointed in the proposal released today," Google said in a statement.
Former Democratic FCC chairman Tom Wheeler, who drafted the 2015 net neutrality rules and rammed them through despite Republican opposition, called Tuesday's move "tragic," arguing that "if you like your cable company, you'll love what this does for the Internet.
"The job of the FCC is to represent the consumer," he said in an interview. "Tragically, this decision is only for the benefit of the largely monopoly services that deliver the Internet to the consumer."
One major beneficiary of the rule-change may be AT&T, which is embroiled in a landmark legal dispute with the Justice Department over an $85 billion purchase of the entertainment conglomerate Time Warner. Should AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner be allowed to close, a repeal of the FCC's net neutrality rules could give the telecom giant greater power to flex its new content properties in different ways, according to some analysts.
The most immediate effect of the FCC's plan "is that constraints limiting contractual arrangements [between Internet providers and other companies] … will be lifted for both AT&T and its competitors," said Joshua Wright, a former Republican FTC commissioner.
A Democratic FTC commissioner criticized the FCC's move:
Terrell McSweeny tweeted "So many things wrong here, like even if @FCC does this @FTC still won't have jurisdiction. But even if we did, most discriminatory conduct by ISPs will be perfectly legal."
Allowing the FTC to police broadband providers' own promises is tantamount to providing "toothless protections," according to consumer advocates.
Matt Wood, policy director for the advocacy group Free Press, likened the proposed system to the way that many companies design their privacy policies.
"You need only look to how privacy policies from websites allow essentially any and all bad behavior," Wood said, "so long as it is disclosed to users."
Maureen Ohlhausen, the acting chairman of the FTC, has said that the agency's expertise in data security and privacy issues will make it a powerful defender of U.S. consumers.
"The FTC stands ready to protect broadband subscribers from anticompetitive, unfair, or deceptive acts and practices just as we protect consumers in the rest of the Internet ecosystem," Ohlhausen said in a statement Tuesday.
The FCC's proposal puts additional pressure on Capitol Hill, where some lawmakers have called for federal legislation that would supersede any FCC rules. On Tuesday, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., praised Pai's effort but renewed his call for a bipartisan compromise on net neutrality, saying it was the only way to "create long-term certainty for the Internet ecosystem."
Congressional Democrats have resisted working with Republicans on a net neutrality bill, saying that Pai's proposal is unlikely to survive an expected court challenge from supporters of the 2015 rules. A Democratic aide said Tuesday that "there might be room for [a] conversation" if Republicans were willing to enshrine the current rules into legislation, but that position is likely to be a nonstarter for GOP critics, who argued that the rules imposed unreasonable costs on businesses.
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Third Sunday of Advent (11th December 2022)
The secret subject of the Sermon on the Mount is Jesus. It is only on the basis of this subject that we can discover the entire meaning of this key text of Christian faith and life. The Sermon on the Mount is not some exaggerated and unreal moral lecture that loses any definite relationship to our life and seems completely impractical. Nor is it, as the opposite hypothesis would have, merely a mirror in which it becomes clear that everyone is and remains a sinner in everything and can only reach salvation through unconditional grace. This contrast between moralism and the theory of pure grace, with a complete antithesis between law and Gospel, does not help one to enter into the text but rather to repel it from one.
Christ is the middle, the mean, that unites the two, and it is only discovering Christ in the text that opens it up for us and enables it to become a word of hope…. If we get to the bottom of the Beatitudes, the secret subject, Jesus, appears everywhere. He it is in whom it becomes clear what it means to be poor in spirit: it is he who mourns, who is meek, who hungers and thirsts for righteousness, who is the merciful. He is pure in heart, he is the peacemaker, he is persecuted for righteousness' sake. All the sayings of the Sermon on the Mount are flesh and blood in him. In this way we can finally discern…its actual definite instructions for us: the Sermon on the Mount is a summons to follow Jesus Christ in discipleship.
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The modular Content Management System (CMS) called Drupal was originally developed as a student community solution, but is now available as a full- fledge open source CMS. The software comes with an extremely lean basic installation, which can be extended quite a bit by modules. Today, the project's strength lies in its community. Already, the basic module has numerous Web 2.0 and community functions like weblogs, forums, and tag clouds.
Very flexible, modular layout
Slim basic installation with more than 36,000 extension modules
Focus on social publishing and community projects
More than 1,100 distributions as a complete solution for typical applications
Drupal offers extensive opportunities for customization with its modular layout. Users who know exactly what they need can spare themselves the manual compilation of software components. For many scenarios, pre-configured distributions based on the Drupal framework are available.
With its focus on social publishing, Drupal is particularly suited for small and medium-sized community projects. The large spectrum of extensions makes it possible to implement company portals with complex multi-domain structures. The administration of a CMS core with comprehensive extensions requires expertise and instinct. If the basic functions of the software are not sufficient, additional modules will have to be installed manually via FTP. This can be a complex process. Updating extensions is sometimes difficult, as these are not always compatible with the backend.
The central application of Drupal is the layout of social publishing and community platforms. The CMS boasts a flexible, modular system for highly-dynamic platforms based on user-generated content.
✔ Compact software core
✔ Large selection of extensions and predefined distributions
✔ Supports multi-domain management
✘ Complex configuration due to poor backend compatibility
✘ Slim basic installation requires lots of extra installations
✘ Module installation only possible via FTP
Particularly, when Drupal is used as a community platform for users, data security takes the highest priority. Some Drupal hosting companies help to increase this and also provide independent access to the CMS. Oftentimes this can be done with a 1-click installation.
Visit the Drupal website for more information.


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Watch a 4-Minute Preview for Captain America: The Winter Soldier!
By Coming Soon
Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios have released a new 4-minute preview for Captain America: The Winter Soldier which begins with a clip from the film and ends with a teaser. Check it out below!
Opening internationally starting on March 26 and in North America on April 4, the sequel stars Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Redford, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Georges St-Pierre, Hayley Atwell, Toby Jones, Emily VanCamp and Maximiliano Hernández.
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Q: $.ajax wait for completion without hanging the UI Let's say for example, I have the following javascript function that returns a boolean:
function CallWebServiceToUpdateSessionUser(target, user)
{
    var dataText = { "jsonUser": JSON.stringify(user) };

    $.ajax({
        type: "POST",
        url: target,
        data: JSON.stringify(dataText),
        contentType: "application/json; charset=utf-8",
        dataType: "json",
        success: function (response)
        {
            return true;
        },
        failure: function (msg)
        {
            return false;
        }
    });
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and the target function on the server that is being called could take up to... 15 seconds to respond.
How do I guarantee that this function will not exit until after the server call has been completed? Or, how can I guarantee that who ever is calling this function will get a true/false and not an undefined?
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I've seen people use async: false but that hangs the UI which I do not want.

A: See http://api.jquery.com/jQuery.ajax/.  You need to do an AJAX request with async: true to your parameters. You will then need to edit your code so the code that executes after a successful request is inside the successful block.

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Search Engine Optimization Techniques: Is SEO dead?
Is SEO dead? Spa Day Needed!
Is SEO dead? With so many companies shifting their marketing dollars and efforts from SEO to Social Media Marketing, some are left to wonder, is search engine optimization obsolete? In this day and age of digital communication via texts, Facebook, Twitter, and the likes of Instagram, building relationships with client and consumer hopefuls, can't possibly be a bad thing if it's done correctly. Right? It takes a dedicated and trusted social media manager, good strong strategies and proper management of the networks for social media marketing to really pay off.
Let's assume you are performing social media marketing correctly and that you are building a good following in all the major social networks. You are babysitting the networks and responding to inquiries in a timely fashion and people seem excited. Are you converting these new "friends" and "likes" into sales? If not, why? Could it be that ALL of your efforts are going into social media and that you haven't checked your website lately? Maybe your website is just not up to speed with what this technology savvy, social client base you've been diligently working on needs.
Guarantee: Times and strategies will constantly change. There are only so many hours in the day to complete all the necessary tasks of running and maintaining a business. One task that cannot be overlooked, ever, is SEO. Good, old fashioned, white hat search engine optimization. Fine tuning your content, titles and pertinent information on your website is crucial to an engaging website. With information on how the search engines utilize urls and meta-info being a bit sketchy, page titles, images and paragraph titles have to be engaging yet convey the correct information of the content quickly.
Might I suggest a Spa & Salon Day for your website? Spa & Salon Day? Really? Did a real live, experienced SEO/SMM strategist just suggest a spa day for a website? Yep. Sure did. Websites need a little love and pampering too. While social media marketing is an absolutely wonderful way to gain new clients, if your website can't support your SMM efforts of traffic to your site, you aren't going to ride the social revolution wave…at all.
Facelift: Does the content on your website need a facelift in order to utilize keywords representative of your company's needs? Is the content of great quality? Is it engaging enough for the reader?
Manicure & Tips: File down your titles and make them engaging, yet short. Are you page and paragraph titles suggestive enough to keep a visitor on the page?
Soothing Eye Treatment: Does your website flash and blink and sliders make readers dizzy? Are images eye catching or distracting? Don't forget some could be viewing on a mobile device.
Microdermabrasion: Scrub and remove that dead content that is no longer applicable.
Full Body Massage: Does information flow in an easily navigable manner or do you have to "massage" it to get where you want to go? Do your menus and buttons still go where you think they go?
Spa Days can be expensive, especially when done right. But with regular website maintenance, hopefully you site can stick with spa treatments and not have to go the surgery route! Don't forget….SEO IS NOT DEAD!


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We are a non-profit organization funded primarily by bed tax collections at hotels & resorts in Tucson, Oro Valley and Pima County.
Our job is to promote the Tucson area as a travel destination. Taxes and revenue collected from tourism goes a long way to improve the local economy and supports more than 23,000 local jobs.
Our 520 local Partners understand the impact increased tourism and business travel has, especially during our peak season in winter when they see an increase in customers coming through their doors. Partners pay annual dues to Visit Tucson, and in return we list the Partners on our web sites www.visittucson.org and www.vamosatucson.com . We also refer visitors to our Partners through the Tucson Visitor Center (located on the campus of the University of Arizona); our call center and to meeting & event planners. While the funds raised from Partners make up a small part of our budget, it is considered private sector revenue which allows us additional opportunities to market Tucson.


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HomeWashington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers: 2022 Week 16 NFL Pick
Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers: 2022 Week 16 NFL Pick
December 23, 2022 December 24, 2022 stevenlourie 2022 NFL Picks, 2022 Week 16 NFL Picks, 49ers, Commanders, NFL Picks
Washington Commanders (7-6-1) at San Francisco 49ers (10-4)
The 49ers began this season just 3-4, but they had a lot of injury problems early in the season and, once they got healthy and acquired feature back Christian McCaffrey in a trade, the 49ers looked like one of the best teams in the league and a legitimate Super Bowl, with among the most non-quarterback talent in the league. Their Super Bowl ambitions seemed to be threatened when starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went down for the season with an injury a few weeks ago, leaving unproven 7th round rookie Brock Purdy as the starting quarterback for the rest of the season.
However, Purdy has more or less picked up where Garoppolo left off, playing well enough to win and taking advantage of all of the talent around him to push the 49ers' winning streak to seven games. Now the general consensus seems to be that the 49ers aren't any worse off with Purdy under center, but I think that might be a little premature, given that he's still only played about two and a half games and the rest of the league is just starting to learn his tendencies. It's possible he will continue playing this well and prove to not be a downgrade, but I think it's too early to say that definitively.
This line, favoring the 49ers by a touchdown over a capable but underwhelming Commanders team, seems to assume that Purdy will continue playing as well as he's played and that could be the case, but, if he happens to have his first bad game this week, the 49ers will definitely be overvalued as favorites of this many points. With that in mind, I am going to take the Commanders for pick 'em purposes, but I can't be confident enough in them to bet on them, as Purdy could easily continue playing at the level he's played at, in which case a multiple score win by the 49ers would definitely be possible.
Update: Safety Kamren Curl, one of the Commanders' best defensive players, is surprisingly out for this game. Despite that, this line has dropped to 6.5. I am going to change this pick to the 49ers, but for a no confidence pick.
San Francisco 49ers 24 Washington Commanders 17
Pick against the spread: San Francisco -6.5
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Presidential candidate Jeb Bush speaks at a public gathering in Sioux City, Iowa on July 13, 2015.
Therein, the former Florida governor stated his intention to overhaul the current tax code, describing it as a "convoluted nightmare" that drives American businesses to relocate overseas.
First, Jeb Bush suggested the reduction of individual tax brackets, down to three (28%, 25%, and 10%), instead of the current seven (10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35%, and 39.6%). "At 28%," wrote Bush, "the highest tax bracket would return to where it was when President Ronald Reagan signed into law his monumental and successful 1986 tax reform."
Bush then outlined his desire to "eliminate the convoluted, lobbyist-created loopholes in the code." He took aim at the wealthy's ability to deduct greater shares of their income than anyone else. This part of the proposal echoes GOP frontrunner Donald Trump's idea, who told Bloomberg on Aug. 26 that he wanted to simplify the tax code and tax the rich.
Lastly, Bush made an argument for lowering the corporate tax to 20% from its current 35%, while giving businesses the chance to deduct new capital immediately. You see, according to Cato Institute research, the United States has the highest corporate tax rate among major industrial nations. Its effective tax rate of 35.6% on new corporate investment is nearly twice the average rate for the 90 countries studied. That's why 21 out of the 500 companies on the S&P 500 are headquartered outside of the United States.
But as these giants dodge taxes, their contribution toward the nation's total tax revenue has declined.
"To pay for this [rate reduction]," he wrote, "we will eliminate most corporate tax deductions-which is where favor-seeking and lobbying are most common – and remove the deduction for borrowing costs. That deduction encourages business models dependent on heavy debt."
Bush concluded his tax proposal by admitting that the way to change the tax code and policies is to first change the way Washington works. And to do that, he wrote, "We have to change who we send there to lead. That's what my economic plan will achieve, and that's why I'm running for president."


Australia's P.E Nation is moving into menswear.
P.E Nation is an Australian activewear brand that makes clothing so cool, you pretty much have to wear it outside the gym. The label has reigned supreme for women since its launch in 2016—and now it's finally bringing men's offerings into the mix. Think black, white, and gray jackets, track pants, and more, all with pops of color to give things a smart streetwear edge. In other words: Your new casual go-to gear. Here's your first look at the entire line.


Genius Loci Games: Kickstarter Barking - Adventures in the East Mark Again!
Kickstarter Barking - Adventures in the East Mark Again!
The amazingly awesome looking, originally from Spain OSR fantasy game "Adventures in the East Mark" is in its final 26 hours. They've reached and surpassed their goal, but any show of support from the OSR community is bound to help with future releases.
Go check it out ,the buy in for physical material is rather honest and besides this is an OSR project from the Old World steeped in the Old Word ... how cool is that?!


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Mediterranean Summer, chapter 2 – Matera, the unbelievable 'city of stones': from dust to stardom
You'll see no Rome, Florence, Venice or Taormina in this diary. Instead, I'll take you to small unknown places of rare beauty often harbouring next to territorial or industrial diseases, 'ugliness' of various kind that makes Italy the cradle of the best and the worst. I was taken to these places in the long hot Italian summer by chance or simply by getting lost, always the best way to travel for the non-'holiday-package' traveller.
This is not an itinerary, a tourist guide or a suggested tour. I just happen to be in those places and I want to share my sensations and the ideas they evoked in me with you. To make you feel these spots the way I felt them. Even in the frenzy of XXI century life, this is an attempt to recollect emotions in tranquillity through my inward eye.
Matera, the unbelievable 'city of stones' (Sept. 2017)
Turneresque ancient city of stones
When the bus dropped me off in the Matera new town centre, I thought I had arrived in another example of the savage concrete bonanza, sprung out of corruption and mafia power, that degraded whole boroughs of two artistic jewels like Naples and Palermo in the 60s. But as you reach the limits of the ancient town, an astonishing landscape awaits you. The hill in front of you, made of a white soft rock called tufo, has been transformed into a village built physically into the rock, hence the name of città dei sassi, city of stones.
The first impression is shocking because you have never seen a place like this. In prehistoric times, caves were carved out of the mountains, real cliff dwellings that reminded me of the Native American ones I saw at Bryce Canyon in Utah. Then the so-called rupestrian civilization, with its houses and churches dug into the rock and its external camminamenti – walking paths – emerged at the turn of the first millennium. In the Renaissance and Baroque periods, new external parts and facades were added to the rupestrian houses and palaces for the nobility and many churches were built too.
Today you see the houses coming out of the rock and you don't understand what's going on until you visit one. The town looks like a Christmas presepio, a landscape naturally Turneresque, a view certainly sublime. Next to the town is a canyon with a river running at the bottom, the Gravina, and on the other side another hill, now a belvedere, that adds natural wild beauty to the overall scene with a stroke of picturesque.
Interior of a traditional house in the sassi
Here the Middle Ages lasted up to the 1950s, literally. Matera was one of the poorest village in Southern Italy in the poorest Italian region, Basilicata, a God-forgotten area of rare natural beauty, a coast to coast mountainous territory less infested by the mafia than the other neighbouring regions, for the simple reason of the lack of lucrative business. You can visit some peasants' traditional cliff houses, case rupestri: they lived with no water, no electricity, no toilet, in just one big room, with the animals inside the house. All they possessed was a donkey and a cart to go to the field to work. And to try and keep children from dying of starvation, they made them eat dried poppies' leaves so the kids slept for a few days. Matera came to be known to the world in 1945 when anti-fascist writer Carlo Levi wrote Cristo si è fermato a Eboli, a shocking reportage of the area's lifestyle and conditions. The Middle Ages ended when the government took notice in the 50s and forced the inhabitants to move to new houses built in the new parts of town. Thanks to the social commitment of the post-war governments, the new boroughs were an outstanding example of new town blocks respectful of the landscape. It did not last long: soon concretization and corruption shaped the modern town the way you see it now when you arrive.
After the relocation programme, heritage began, and the process of moving from dust to stardust started too. The movies had its part in the course: Pier Paolo Pasolini shot Il Vangelo secondo Matteo here in the 60s: what better location could he find as an objective correlative to his vision of Jesus and the apostles as peasants, working-class heroes? Since then, filmmakers started to use Matera as setting on a regular basis. Soon Hollywood came along too: Mel Gibson's The Passion of Christ, shot in 2004, has Matera as Bethlehem. Since then, Hollywood visits the town regularly. Besides, the town became a UNESCO site in 1993. As a consequence, tourists started to flow in and redesigning began.
Matera sightseeing buses
That was a dangerous moment, the risk of having MacDonald's restaurants inside the ancient rupestrian houses, motels and hotel chains nearby and, consequently, German tourists with white socks and sandals and American ones with their baseball caps and shorts roaming among the ancient street was high. Luckily, the authorities, the Sovrintendenza ai Beni Culturali, did their job well and the modernization/conservation process was carried on wisely. Today the town is almost completely renewed but maintained. Inside the sassi there are lots of B&Bs, hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, but the heritage is safe: behind modern comfort, you still have a glimpse of the way it used to be by sleeping in the original rooms and by eating the original way – exquisite and healthy delizie from the peasants' tradition. Accordingly, tourists from all over the world and tourist operators adjusted to the style: for example, there are no sightseeing big buses, only old-fashioned ape cars from the 50s take them around. Cultural events and shows too are held here more and more frequently: Matera is the 2019 European City of Culture and the town is putting on its make up for the event.
Include Matera in your Italian tour and you won't regret it: stroll in the sassi, visit the old houses and churches, follow the path down the canyon, eat some local delizie, have a drink in the wine bars inside the caves, watch the skyline at night. Hidden Italy will surprise you once again.
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San Antonio Spurs News
San Antonio Spurs roundup: Tim Duncan coaches at practice
By Rob Wolkenbrod
SAN ANTONIO,TX - DECEMBER 18: Former San Antonio Spurs stars Tim Duncan listens to the speeches during the ceremony honoring and retiring of Tim Duncan number after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT
The latest news, notes and roundup for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, Nov. 9.
The San Antonio Spurs had its first of two off days on Wednesday, Nov. 8. It came after a win over the Los Angeles Clippers, 120-107. This marked the Silver and Black's third consecutive win, leading them to a 7-4 record. Prior to that, the team was on a four-game losing stream, with things looking somewhat bleak, especially without Kawhi Leonard in the lineup.
As the Spurs head into a second off day, more news, notes and headlines will develop. However, there were still some that came to light on Wednesday, even on a slow, injury-less day for the organization.
With that said, let's look at the latest for San Antonio on Thursday, Nov. 9:
Pounding the Rock looked at Pau Gasol's newfound, consistent 3-point game. Through 11 games, he's averaged 40 percent shooting from behind the arc, taking a career-high 1.8 per game.
The Spurs have survived without Kawhi Leonard, for now. As of this writing, there remains no return timetable for the team's star.
Danny Green is the first NBA guard to have 50 blocks and 50 steals in each of the past five seasons. It's not a new piece of information, but something the Spurs Twitter account posted on a slow news day.
Danny Green is the only guard in the @NBA with 50 blocks + 50 steals in each of the last five seasons. pic.twitter.com/Y8KF7WGPew
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 8, 2017
The Spurs posted a photo of the legendary Tim Duncan coaching Davis Bertans at practice. They're standing in the post, so it looks like Bertans took a lesson or two on what the Big Fundamental did best in the league.
Learning from one of the best. #SpursFamily pic.twitter.com/RVAgZIYN72
In the summer, we published the top 25 players in Spurs history. Everyone from Duncan, David Robinson, George Gervin, Sean Elliott and others are on the list.
In another piece from the summer, we looked at 25 players you may have forgotten that played for the Spurs.
Next: Spurs player rankings for Week 3
That's it for the Spurs headlines on Thursday, Nov. 9. Let's see what develops for Friday morning.


I've mentioned before that during my trip to Korea this past fall, I went to a hot spring resort that had thermal spring water running throughout the pipes of the resort. After bathing in the water for 10-15 minutes, I noticed how calm and smooth my skin was. It was unreal. I was breaking out during my trip as well, and my blemishes were significantly calmer and less red after only a 15 minute soak. It's no wonder that a lot of beauty companies bottle the wonders of thermal spring water.
Although I don't claim to be an expert in the chemistry of thermal water, I can vouch and say that every product that I've used that has some sort of thermal spring water ingredient in it has benefited my skin. In the list down below, I've personally used 5 out of the 7 products listed. Since we can't always fly away to visit a hot spring every weekend, the next best thing are incorporating thermal waters in our skincare!


Inspired by the rather comic misrepresentation of the Crypts and Things game I'm running at Furnace Con in October , whose description on the draft games time table read – "What starts as a simple enquiry into an sub-standard pot of tea becomes first a murder investigation and then something yet more frightening" (garbled with the British Pulp heroes game in the line above ), I imagined the following genteel scene in a Melnibonean Torture Garden…..
……The gentle clash of steel ensues.
OK I'm thinking about doing away with the Max no of Languages column against Intelligence, and instead replacing it with a percentage called "Chance to understand other language". Rather than the player picking from a long list of languages, with the max number being set by their Intelligence, every time they come across a language other than their mother tongue they roll against this percentage. I fell this would simplify play, make INT a bit more useful, and be in keeping with Crypts and Things setting Zarth which as an ancient dying world many millenia old has many dead or near dead languages of empires/cultures long gone to dust.
But I'm interested in your views.
But enough of my wittering….here's the full announcement from Ken.
First launched to critical acclaim as a series of supplements for RuneQuest II ("The best British fantasy setting since WFRP 1st edition" said Newt Newport), Clockwork & Chivalry now returns in a standalone 2nd edition featuring the new Renaissance rules, a D100 open gaming system based on OpenQuest and compatible with 1st edition supplements. Fast, brutal, and geared up to a world of black-powder weapons and political machinations, the new rules will also be the bedrock of a series of fantasy and historical RPGs forthcoming from Cakebread & Walton: Purveyors of Fine Imaginings.
Alchemists, diggers, dragons, engineers, mercenaries, puritans, ranters, royalists, satanists, thieves, witches, zombies… which side are you on?
As many of you probably know, Mongoose Publishing will cease to support the RuneQuest II license in the autumn, and this has left us with a big decision to make regarding the future of Clockwork & Chivalry. Giving up on the line was never an option – we were determined to finish the Kingdom & Commonwealth Campaign, and have other ideas we want to develop for the game world. At the same time, we value our autonomy as a small independent games company. The new Renaissance system will be based on OpenQuest and Mongoose RuneQuest I, and will aim to be as compatible as possible with existing C&C supplements. At the same time, this rule-set, stripped of the C&C background but incorporating some of the rules (such as Righteousness Points and Factions) will be released under an Open Gaming License as a free download. The rules will be aimed squarely at role-playing in the age of black powder weapons. The creation of Renaissance will give Cakebread & Walton a solid rules set for the development of further games in the future, as well as allowing others to use it in their own games under the terms of the OGL.
Once Clockwork & Chivalry 2nd Edition is released, we'll be re-issuing the first 4 parts of the Kingdom & Commonwealth campaign with minor tweaks to fit the new rules, and then the last two books in the campaign, Hobbes: Leviathan and London Calling. We'll also release a small conversion document so that those playing C&C with the existing RuneQuest II Core Rulebook need not change rules to finish the campaign.
Taking some time out from the usual fantasy fare here at D101 HQ, me and John Ossoway (my co-author for Savage North and the man behind the awesome Cthulhu Rising) have been hitting warp speed to get his OpenQuest powered hard Sci-fi game, River of Heaven, done by eary November (in time for a Dragonmeet release).
Big Bad Con is a con in the Bay Area , San Fransisco 7-9th October.
Experience Required: None (OpenQuest is a BRP-derived fantasy game; the basics of the system can be taught quickly).
Characters Provided: Provided: Yes, with room for customization.
The Thane's son lies struck with fever and madness. The village healer says the only cure for the ailment ccan be found in the Dreadwall Forest: a place of hauntings and legend. You've been warned away from the Dreadwall forest since you were a child, but now must brave the dark boughs. Can you find what the child needs, or will you succumb to the terrors of the Dreadwall?


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Federal and Neighbors
GIS Technical Committee
U.S. Census Partnership
Parcel Project
Vendor Pool
Low Distortion Projection
Requesting GIS Hub Support
Accessing Databases
Accessing Web Services
Download Tips
Full GIS Technical Committee
Data Oversight Committee
Guidelines for Using ArcGIS Online
GIS Hub Database Standards
In mid-January 2000, North Dakota's Chief Information Officer (CIO) was contacted by a representative from the GIS Technical Committee (GISTC) asking that the Information Technology Department (ITD) revisit a request submitted by the GISTC about a year earlier. That request asked ITD to study the need for a centralized GIS hosting service for North Dakota state agencies and their partners. This service would provide a means of sharing the GIS information being stored locally at each agency.
The CIO agreed that GIS is an important technology for state government and that ITD should take a leading role in GIS. The search for a consulting firm to advise ITD resulted in selection of Convergent Group from Denver, Colorado.
The Convergent Group's first task was to do an preliminary review of GIS in state government. The preliminary review was conducted by interviewing several state agencies that use GIS. The agencies interviewed were: Game and Fish; Parks and Recreation, Water Commission, Economic Development and Finance, Department of Health, Department of Transportation, and Geologic Survey.
The preliminary review results indicated agency agreement on the following:
GIS is important to state government,
Declining budgets make GIS a hard sell
Hiring and retaining GIS talent is difficult
Agencies would like to do more cost sharing,
GIS focus needs to be toward web-enabling GIS information.
The preliminary review identified differences among the various agencies in the following areas:
The hard facts are:
Most agencies cannot justify GIS initiatives alone
GIS actions need to be focused by business case
The business case is tight and it cannot be based solely on elimination of redundancy/cost sharing
For GIS to be successful state government needs more funding.
Based on the preliminary review, ITD decided to retain the Convergent Group to do a more comprehensive study of GIS in North Dakota State government. That report was started in March 2000 with completion in early April 2000.
On March 8, 2000, ITD hosted a GIS informational session. The Convergent Group presented general and technical GIS information as well as a summary of their findings to-date. ITD stated their commitment to the GIS initiative at that session.
In response to the widespread demand by state agencies and due to the efforts of key individuals from the Department of Transportation, the State Water Commission, and the Information Technology Department, the North Dakota State Legislature appropriated funds in 2001 to develop a GIS infrastructure termed the "GIS Hub."
The Convergent Group from Denver, Colorado, d.b.a. SchlumbergerSema, was retained to develop a development plan and architecture of the GIS Hub. Three agencies from the North Dakota GISTC were selected to serve as Pilot Agencies. They were the Department of Transportation, the Department of Health, and the State Water Commission. SchlumbergerSema worked closely with the Pilot Agencies to develop a project plan and vision of the project. SchlumbergerSema worked with the Information Technology Department to define the architecture to be utilized by the GIS Hub.
Collaboration was and continues to be a key component of the GIS Hub. Early in the program, the Department of Emergency Services, using FEMA funds from the Devils Lake, North Dakota risk assessment project, provided a substantial amount of the GIS Hub hardware and software on a cost sharing basis. The Information Technology Department provides the hosting infrastructure and support services for the GIS Hub. Database administrators, web application developers, web presentation developers, and system administrators all work together to provide a reliable, scalable, and secure environment for the GIS Hub.
The GISTC provided and continues to provide countless hours of planning and discussion on what the GIS Hub should be for state agencies and the public. The GISTC is an excellent example of state agencies working together. This group has defined ownership and stewardship of data stored within their agencies, and provides a conduit for communication and data to other agencies and organizations.
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Tyler Wade Bio
Fullname: Tyler Dean Wade
Nickname: T-Wade
Born: 11/23/1994 in Murrieta, CA
Draft: 2013, New York Yankees, 4th rd.
High School: Murrieta Valley, Murrieta, CA
Debut: 6/27/2017
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Tyler Dean Wade
Full name is Tyler Dean Wade…graduated in 2013 from Murrieta Valley H.S. (Calif.), where he hit .524 as a senior.
Hit .167 (11-for-66) with 8R, 4 doubles, 1HR, 5RBI and 1SB in 36 games (13 starts at 2B, 1 at SS and 1 at LF) over four stints with the Yankees (3/29-4/22, 7/6-25, 7/27-8/2, 9/1-9/30)...Made his first career Opening Day roster…at age 23y, 126d, was the youngest player on the Yankees' Opening Day roster and the youngest position player to make a Yankees O.D. roster since Melky Cabrera in 2007 (age 22y, 234d)...Made his first career appearance in CF in 4/10 loss at Boston, moving to the position defensively in the eighth...During his second stint with the Yankees, hit .368 (7-for-19) with 5R, 2 doubles, 1HR and 1RBI in 10 games...Hit his first Major League home run (a solo shot in the sixth off Wright Jr.) and set a career high in hits in 7/11 win at Baltimore, going 3-for-5 with 1 double...In 91 games with Triple-A Scranton/WB, hit .255 (93-for-364) with 46R, 18 doubles, 4 triples, 4HR, 27RBI, 37BB and 11SB…saw time at SS (51 games/48 starts), LF (12 starts), 2B (10 starts), CF (10 starts), RF (eight starts) and 3B (three games/two starts)...Was on the Yankees' AL Wild Card Game roster, but did not play.
In 30 games (11 starts at 2B, 1 at SS, 1 in LF and 1 in RF) over three stints with the Yankees (6/27-7/15, 7/23-8/25 and 9/4-10/1), hit .155 (9-for-58) with 7R, 4 doubles and 2RBI... Made his Major League debut in 6/27 loss at Chicago-AL, pinch-hitting for Refsnyder in the eighth and remaining in the game in LF (0-for-1, 1R, 1BB)…scored the game-tying run in the eighth inning after drawing a walk in his first career PA…became the second Yankee since 1997 to make his Major League debut as a substitute and still score a run (also Brandon Laird on 7/22/11 vs. Oakland)…was signed to a Major League contract and selected to the Yankees' 25-man roster from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to the game... With his debut on 6/27, Miguel Andújar's debut on 6/28 and Dustin Fowler debuting on 6/29, the Yankees had position players make their Major League debuts on three straight days for the first time since Jack Little, John Dowd and Bill Otis from 7/2-4/1912 (credit: Elias)... Collected his first Major League hit with a sixth-inning double off Jake Petricka in 6/28 win at Chicago-AL…made his first career start (in LF) and went 1-for-5 with 1R, 1 double and 1RBI in the game... In 85G with Scranton/WB, hit .310/.382/.460 (105-for-339) with 68R, 22 doubles, 4 triples, 7HR, 31RBI and 26SB (in 31 chances), winning the International League batting title…was named to the International League Postseason All-Star Team…appeared at 2B, SS, 3B, LF, CF and RF... Was on the Yankees' AL Wild Card Game roster, but did not play.
Hit .259 (131-for-505) with 90R, 16 doubles, 7 triples, 5HR, 27RBI and 66BB in 133 games with Double-A Trenton…was named to both the Eastern League Mid-Season and Postseason All-Star teams…ranked third in the Eastern League in walks and runs scored and fourth in games played and at-bats…stole 27 bases in 35 attempts (77.1%), fourth-most among all Yankees minor leaguers…played 91G at SS and 38G at 2B... Reached base safely in his first 18 games of the season (4/7-26)... Following the season, batted .241 (13-for-54) with 17R, 1 triple, 4RBI and 13BB in 18 games with the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League, while going 10-for-11 in stolen base attempts…played 16 of his 18G in the outfield.
Combined with Single-A Tampa (98G) and Double-A Trenton (29G) to bat .262 (126-for-481) with 57R, 15 doubles, 5 triples, 3HR and 31RBI in 127 games…stole 33 bases in 49 attempts (67.3%), third-most among Yankees minor leaguers…earned spots on both the Florida State League Mid-Season and Postseason All-Star teams…played 100G at SS and 24G at 2B... In 98 games at Tampa, hit .280 (103-for-368) with 51R, 11 doubles, 5 triples, 2HR, 28RBI and 31SB…was named FSL "Batter of the Week" for 7/6-13 after batting .560 (14-for-25) with 7R, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 3BB and 1SB in 7G, including a streak of five straight multi-hit games from 7/7-11... Was promoted to Trenton on 8/5 and hit .204 (23-for-113) in 29 games with the Thunder... Following the season, was ranked by Baseball America as the Yankees' No. 7 prospect…was ranked by Baseball America as the No. 18 prospect in the Florida State League following the season... After the season, batted .220 (9-for-41) with 6R, 2 doubles, 6RBI and 6BB in 14 games with the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.
Spent the entire season with Single-A Charleston, batting .272 (138-for-507) with 77R, 24 doubles, 6 triples, 1HR and 51RBI in 129 games…tied for third among Yankees minor leaguers in stolen bases (22)…played 94G at SS, 20G at DH, 15G at 2B and 1G at 3B…following the season, was tabbed an Organization All-Star by MiLB.com.
Made his professional debut with the GCL Yankees 1 and played his first 46 games there, batting .309 (50-for-162) with 10 doubles, 37R, 12RBI, 32BB and a .429 on-base percentage…stole 11 bases in 12 attempts (91.7%)... Was transferred to short-season Single-A Staten Island on 8/28 and went 1-for-13 (.077) in 4G…ranked fourth among Yankees minor league hitters in season batting average (.291).
2019 Stats 49 8 10 0 5 5 .204 .316 .520
MLB Career Stats 173 23 30 1 12 7 .173 .247 .484
Status: Reassigned to Minors
Next NYY Game: 7-18 vs TB
Last 7 Games 19 4 4 0 3 3 6 3 .211 .348 .211
Last 15 Games 37 6 8 0 5 6 12 4 .216 .341 .216
Last 30 Games 49 8 10 0 5 7 18 5 .204 .316 .204
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5/1 @ ARI 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5/3 vs MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 Games by Position: 2B (12) 3B (2) SS (1) LF (6) RF (1)
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May 8, 2019 New York Yankees optioned SS Tyler Wade to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
April 1, 2019 New York Yankees recalled Tyler Wade from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
March 24, 2019 New York Yankees optioned SS Tyler Wade to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
September 1, 2018 New York Yankees recalled SS Tyler Wade from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
August 2, 2018 New York Yankees optioned SS Tyler Wade to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
July 27, 2018 New York Yankees recalled Tyler Wade from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
July 25, 2018 New York Yankees optioned SS Tyler Wade to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
July 6, 2018 New York Yankees recalled Tyler Wade from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
April 22, 2018 New York Yankees optioned SS Tyler Wade to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
October 22, 2017 New York Yankees activated SS Tyler Wade.
October 2, 2017 New York Yankees reassigned SS Tyler Wade to the minor leagues.
August 25, 2017 New York Yankees optioned SS Tyler Wade to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
June 27, 2017 New York Yankees selected the contract of Tyler Wade from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
April 3, 2017 SS Tyler Wade assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders from Trenton Thunder.
January 31, 2017 New York Yankees invited non-roster SS Tyler Wade to spring training.
February 5, 2016 New York Yankees invited non-roster SS Tyler Wade to spring training.
August 5, 2015 SS Tyler Wade assigned to Trenton Thunder from Tampa Yankees.
April 7, 2015 SS Tyler Wade assigned to Tampa Yankees from Charleston RiverDogs.
March 5, 2015 SS Tyler Wade assigned to New York Yankees.
March 31, 2014 SS Tyler Wade assigned to Charleston RiverDogs from Staten Island Yankees.
August 28, 2013 SS Tyler Wade assigned to Staten Island Yankees from GCL Yankees1.
June 21, 2013 Tyler Wade assigned to GCL Yankees1.
June 13, 2013 New York Yankees signed SS Tyler Wade.


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Join us in saluting the veterans of Aqua
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At Aqua, we feel very grateful that we employ so many veterans who bring their dedication, courage and spirit to our company. As Veterans Day approaches, we want to take some time to recognize and give a special thank you to some of the veterans who work within our Aqua family.
First recognized as Armistice Day in 1919 and eventually broadened to Veterans Day in 1954, the holiday serves as an opportunity to thank, celebrate and remember the individuals who have served and continue to serve in our nation's armed forces.
"It's an honor to work alongside the veterans throughout Aqua's workforce," said Aqua CEO Chris Franklin. "I want to take this opportunity to personally thank each of the men and women at Aqua who have served, and to wish you a happy Veterans Day."
We are thankful that these men and women are a part of our team. At Aqua, we will always strive to create opportunities for our veterans and continue to embrace and honor the incredible work they've done for our nation.
"We have long recognized that hiring veterans and members of our military community brings exceptional strengths to the business, which is why we actively engage and recruit talent with military backgrounds," said Satnaree Brandon, manager of talent acquisition. "Aqua's core values of integrity, respect and (the pursuit of) excellence align with the training veterans receive while in the service, providing them with a strong foundation in leadership and an exceptional value system that supports and builds on these values when they join our team."
"Aqua is making a tremendous effort to foster inclusion within our workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve," added Franklin. "Aqua is partnering with veterans coalitions to engage, hire and support transitioning veterans to civilian life. The work ethic and camaraderie these service members bring to their teams is an invaluable asset to their fellow employees and our customers."
We hope you enjoy meeting some of our Aqua employees who have bravely served our country and shared their stories with us. Thank you to all of our veterans, both within our Aqua family and in the communities we serve, for your hard work and bravery. We wish you and your families a very happy Veterans Day.
John Aulbach (center), President, Virginia (Virginia)
Military branch: United States Army - Infantry
Rank: Colonel
Years served: 1981–2011
Most interesting deployment/assignment:
My most interesting and demanding assignment and deployment was in 2005 to Iraq commanding a brigade military transition team embedded with an Iraqi light infantry brigade. While interesting, it was also challenging to execute a complex mission across language and cultural barriers.
What does it mean to you to be a veteran?
As a veteran I am proud to have served and am grateful for the opportunities provided to me to develop within my chosen careers. Additionally, I have deep respect for veterans' families who bear extreme hardships and am grateful for my wife and children who have been supportive of my profession.
How has being a veteran affected you professionally?
The ability to work in and lead large organizations built confidence in my own professional skill sets, as well as the ability to draw the maximum effort from each member of a team to accomplish a mission or assignment. My military experiences directly influenced my civilian career and the ability to be successful.
Rickie Daniels, Facility Operator II (North Carolina)
Military branch: United States Marine Corps
Rank: Lance Corporal
Years served: Four years active duty
Most interesting deployment/assignment?
Most interesting deployment was with a Joint NATO exercise that took place in Norway in the winter. We had to take winter training for months beforehand. The Norwegian people I had the pleasure of meeting were fantastic hosts and very polite to the American troops.
I'm proud to have had the opportunity to serve in the Marine Corps and help safeguard the freedoms we have in the USA.
Being in the military taught me respect and responsibility, which I put to use in my personal and professional life to this day because they serve me well.
Stephen Dunnahoe, Corporate Development Coordinator (Texas)
Military branch: United States Coast Guard
Rank: Logistics E-4
Years served: Six years total (four years active, two years reserve), 1978–1984
A year at Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak Alaska and being able to visit the Aleutians.
It has taught me fidelity, integrity, zeal, honor and obedience.
Kirklyn Fields, Facility Operator II (North Carolina)
Rank: Sergeant
Years served: 13 Years with an Honorable Discharge
I am a Veteran of the Gulf War (Desert Shield and Desert Storm).
Johnny Gill, Utility/Inspector (Pennsylvania)
Military branch: United States Army (14 years), Air Force (17 years)
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Years served: 31
For one deployment, I was responsible for the utilities/liquid fuels. We built hospitals; we helped people. We also helped the Navy Seals get a base in Kuwait up and running. I'm grateful in knowing that what I did helped.
What it means to you to be a veteran:
I'm proud to be a veteran and proud to have served, and feel, especially with my troops, that I taught them what they needed to do - how to do their job and how to survive.
Stacey Hajdak, Director, Marketing and Communications (Pennsylvania)
Military branch: United States Army
Rank: Major, Military Police Corps
Years served: 15 years (Reserve and Active Duty)
My absolute most memorable assignment was commanding a military police company during the first year of Operation Iraqi Freedom. My unit trained at Fort Dix, New Jersey for several months before deploying to Kuwait just ahead of the coalition's invasion of Iraq. We eventually crossed the border into Iraq and lived and worked from some of Saddam Hussein's palaces in Baghdad. Every day, there were new challenges in a very uncertain, austere environment. I am lucky to say we all came home safely after a yearlong deployment, in 2004.
Soldiers are taught a simple leadership paradigm: BE, KNOW, DO. BE like the mentors who guided you; KNOW your profession better than anyone; and DO the right things – everyday. I try to apply these Army ideals to everything I do, including leading communications here at Aqua.
Charles Meloche, Operator 1 (Indiana)
Military branch: United States Army Military Police
Rank: E-4 (Specialist 4)
Years served: Three years active duty and three years) reserve duty
I was stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia for all three of my active duty years. My most interesting duty was military prisoner escort to places such as Fort Leavenworth KS (the big house) andFort Riley KS (Retraining Prison).
I come from a military family and I am very proud of my family's military history and am proud to have done my part in serving this great nation. Veterans Day is special to me, but I also try to honor veterans all year round.
Brent C. Reeh, CTX Area Manager (Texas)
Military branch: United States Air Force Reserves
Rank: Master Sergeant (E-7)
Most interesting deployment was to NATO Air Base Aviano AFB, located in northeastern Italy.
Although I spent more than 20 years in the armed service, I have a difficult time considering myself a veteran - maybe it's because I consider myself too young to be a veteran? The real veterans are those who didn't return from the war. It's about duty, honor, love of country, sacrifice and respect. I proudly served my country for what I was trained to do.
Aaron Riedmann, Water Treatment Technician (Ohio)
Military branch: Navy
Rank: E-4
Years served: Four years
My most memorable deployment was to South America for humanitarian assistance. We went to Guatemala to help supply those in need of medical attention. We also built a new school and provided other resources for the locals.
It means everything for me to be a veteran. I still to this day believe joining the military was the best decision I ever made.
Being a veteran has made me a better employee/worker. Veterans are always on time, ready to put in the needed work, and able and willing to learn.
Michael A. Stephens, Area Supervisor III (New Jersey)
Military branch: United States Air Force
Rank: Staff Sergeant E-5
Years served: Seven years
Osan Air Base, Osan Korea. I was an Environmental Support Specialist (water and wastewater treatment and operations)and I volunteered to perform as 57th CES Dorm Manager Osan Korea, Honor Guard Tyndall AFB Panama City, Fla. and 348th CES Career Counselor McGuire AFB, New Jersey.
I was quite honored to serve my country. The only way I knew to demonstrate how honored I was to be in the U.S. Air Force was to volunteer for additional duties.
Lawrence Weaver, Assistant Superintendent, Construction (Pennsylvania)
Years served: Six years
The question of what being a veteran means to me brought a flurry of emotions. Pride, to be able to stand up and defend this great country, which I grew up loving as part of a family full of veterans. Sadness, as it makes me reflect upon the comrades who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending this great country. Uncertainty, in thinking did I do enough when I was there? I feel humbled to have had the opportunity to serve next to so many Marines who volunteered on their own accord to protect this great nation. Being a veteran, I'm honored to have had the opportunity to help protect those freedoms like so many others did before me.
Being in the Marines affected me in more ways than I could have ever imagined. I learned that you have the power to overcome adversity no matter how big or how small the obstacle. Everyone plays a role in success no matter the scope of their job. Perseverance is possible in any situation. The unofficial motto of the Marine Corps, Improvise, Adapt, Overcome, has served its "family" well and has given its "brothers and sisters" the tools to succeed. Stay calm under pressure and you will be able to handle whatever comes your way, and be clear of mind to understand what is going on and how to correct it. Learn from one another as everyone is an expert in something. Respect is earned, not demanded.
Jacob Tune, Facility Operator I (Texas)
Years served: Two and a half years
I did a 12-month tour at 348th Quartermaster Co., Camp Humphreys, South Korea, 1994–1995.
I acquired the ability to adapt and overcome any obstacle.
Roger Tupps, Regional Supervisor (North Carolina)
Rank: Master Sergeant
Years served: 20 years
I'm proud to have served my country.
I believe the military really helps with being able to deal with different situations that arise. It also teaches healthy work ethic.
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With Valentine's Day already here, it can be rough for us single people. I remember joking in eighth grade that it was "Single's Awareness Day" and hoping that maybe I would have a secret admirer. Of course, that never happened because things like that really only happen in movies. However, just because our society seems to shun single people, doesn't mean you can't have a great Valentine's Day by yourself.
Gather up all your single friends and all celebrate together. Go to lunch/dinner or spend the day together. That way at least you don't have to be alone.
I've seen this around a lot of places but it is easily applicable to Valentine's Day. Go to dinner and a movie or spend the night out on the town. Do something for you and allow yourself to have fun doing all the things that you want to do.
Light some candles, pour some rose petals in the bath, use a bath bomb, fill the bathtub half with soap and create a bubble mountain. Whatever your ideal bath is, go take one. You'll be able to relax and treat yourself while forgetting about not having a partner to share it with because now the bubbles are all yours.
Whether you do this as a part of "Galentine's Day" or after your bubble bath, you can choose a selection of your favorite movies and binge them. I would recommend staying away from romantic movies but hey, this is your movie marathon. Watch what will make you the happiest.
Arguably the best thing about Valentine's Day is taking advantage of the after holiday sales where it seems like you could buy $20 worth of candy for just $5. It's okay to eat that much candy for just one day, right?
So to all the single ladies, it does get better. Eventually, we'll all be in a relationship and be able to celebrate with our significant other. But for now, rock being single and use Valentine's day as a "treat yourself" kind of day.