Natural stone products and products made from stone are frequently used in landscaping. Their purposes include decoration and weed or grass control. If your landscaper wants to use some stone products in your yard, here are a few products he/she might suggest. Riverbed Stone Riverbed stones come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They are a very appealing product to landscapers and homeowners alike because they are smooth and attractive. You can use larger riverbed stones to create a cobblestone walk or driveway, and you can use the smaller stones as gravel and flower bed fillers.
If you have a grandparent that is moving in with you and you need to make some changes to your bathroom, below are some tips to help you get started. These tips will not only help make the bathroom more comfortable for them but also safer. Frameless Shower Doors Frameless shower doors are beautiful and add value to your home. If you have a large shower area it will be easier for your grandparent to use the shower.
Many young people find the person they want to marry while they are attending college. Tying the knot while you are still in school allows you to start your new life with your loved one, but it can also present a unique financial challenge when it comes to finding housing. Many newly married college couples choose to live in apartment-style dorms set aside specifically for families in order to conserve cash.
Naturally, you know the basics of landscape lighting, such as ensuring your walkways and patio perimeter are well-lit. However, when it comes to decorative landscape lighting, there are many factors to keep in mind. While safety may still be a consideration, you want to think more about the view from inside the house, the yard, and the street. Light your yard with attractive lighting effects that highlight its best points.
The longer that you own a car, the easier it is to tell when something is goes wrong. Knowing when your tires need to be re-aligned is a bit trickier. In fact, you may not even notice that your car tires are out of alignment. Some of the warning signs of a car that needs to be aligned can easily be confused for other auto mechanical issues, such as having no power steering fluid.
The basement comprises a lot of real estate in your house. It could be you have an unfinished basement or one that needs remodeling. A finished basement can provide a space for entertaining, for letting the kids play or for indulging in your favorite hobbies. No matter the purpose of your basement rooms, get the most out of your remodel job. Consider your Needs The first step to finishing or remodeling your basement is to consider your needs.
Watering a flower garden can get expensive, especially if you have a large one. If you currently water your plants using a garden hose or a watering can, this takes up a lot of your time. Fortunately, you can use a rain barrel and a drip irrigation system to keep your plants happy and healthy. Follow the tips below and your garden will thrive without you having to spend extra money.
Moving into a home with a smaller kitchen can often save you money on the total purchase price, allowing you to have the funds available to remodel the kitchen. While the kitchen will be limited in square footage, you can design it carefully so that the space works better for you. For example, prioritizing which features are the most important and what kind of cooking you typically do, such as gourmet cooking or baking, can go a long way towards reaching the full potential in your kitchen.
An automatic underground sprinkler system saves you the time and effort of having to physically move a regular sprinkler around to different spots every day to keep your lawn watered during dry spells. Underground sprinkler systems are fairly easy to install and usually won't take more than a day to complete the job. Here is a brief overview of what you need to do to install a sprinkler system underneath the surface of your lawn.
Mulch serves many uses in landscaping, such as helping to retain moisture around your garden and flower beds, preventing the growth of weeds and adding beauty to your outdoor area. Finding unique ways to add mulch to your property can help to create a polished, well-manicured look. Here are just a few unique options for making your backyard look beautiful using mulch. Brightly Colored Playgrounds If you have a swing set or backyard playground, mulch can help to define the play area in your yard.
If you are currently having problems with your windows, you might assume that you are better off buying brand new windows. However, there is the potential that you can repair them instead, depending on what is wrong with them. These are a few signs that you should repair your windows instead of completely replacing them. Your Glass is Broken There are a lot of things that can cause broken panes of glass.
Stainless steel appliances are a beautiful addition to your kitchen. They look very modern and really make your kitchen pop, no matter what color your cabinets are. The downside to stainless steel appliances are the amount of fingerprints, smudge marks and puppy nose prints that can accumulate. These prints and smudges can be difficult to wipe off and keep up with. You can purchase a stainless steel appliance cleaner, or you can use a few items you already have around your home to clean your appliance.
Why Does Your Bedbug Infestation Keep Returning?
Bed bug infestations are notoriously difficult to get rid of. No matter where they came from, once they're in your home, it requires a complicated and well-coordinated effort to get rid of them. This is mainly due to their eggs, which are usually hidden and difficult to destroy. In addition, if any bed bugs survive an extermination, they will quickly repopulate; if a property is evacuated, the bugs can go for months without eating.
If you have purchased a new sofa, you first need to figure out how to get rid of the old one. If you bought it new from a furniture store, it is likely that they will haul it away for you. However, if you bought a sofa from a retail store and are assembling it yourself, or purchased it used, you have to haul away your old sofa on your own.
Besides looking unsightly in your flower garden, weeds are causing harm to your beautiful flowers. For this reason, you need to get rid of the weeds as soon as you start seeing them growing in your garden. Below are three things that weeds are doing to your flowers. Stealing Moisture Weeds need moisture to thrive just like flowers do. If they grow in your flowerbed, they steal this moisture away from your flowers.
If you've installed a water softener in your home, you're likely seeing the benefits in reduced utility bills and fewer mineral deposits. However, adding another step to the process means maintaining another piece of equipment, as when your softener breaks down, the flow of water to your home could be jeopardized. Below, you'll find a guide to some steps for maintaining your home's water softener. It's often said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so following these suggestions should go a long way toward keeping things up and running and avoiding untimely and costly repairs.
Every year when Father's Day approaches, you find yourself scrambling to find the perfect gift for the men in your life. The fact is, dads are not always as easy to pick for as moms, and it can be hard to find just the right gift for the occasion. If your dad is a constant gardener, whether it is flowers or otherwise, you are definitely in luck. There are several incredible gifts for dad that he will be quite happy to have as part of his garden tool collection.
Renting a mini storage unit is a great way to deal with excess clutter around your house, or to find a place to store inventory for your business. Indoor storage facilities typically consist of a large number units located in a single building, whereas an outdoor facility has all of the storage units spread across multiple buildings in fenced-in lot. Security, climate-controlled options, and easy unloading options are all great reasons to rent from an indoor storage facility.
Don't forget the outside of your house when it comes time to do spring-cleaning. Over the fall and winter, dirt and debris can build up on your windows and window screen, and even inside of your windowsill. Getting Starting The first thing you need to do is gather up all of your supplies. You are going to need to clean the windowsill, the windows and the screens. The best way to tackle this large job is by completely cleaning all parts of one window before you move on to the next.
No matter where you live or the type of car you drive, car theft is a legitimate problem. And many people are finding that their car is just as likely to be broken into while parked at your home than it is while parked in a parking lot at the grocery store. The biggest reason why your car is a target is the items you have inside. Spare change, electronics, even groceries can entice someone to smash the windows and retrieve your items.
When the lawn mower gets traded for shovels and snow blowers, you may think your lawn care routine has come to an end for the year. The truth is, your lawn needs to be cared for year round. Below are three ways you can protect your lawn during the harsh winter months. Fertilize Before the First Freeze Fertilizing your lawn in the spring seems to be a no-brainer, but did you know that failing to fertilize in the fall before the big freeze can result in dead, diseased grass?
A refrigerator is a big investment, which is why you should take good care of it. Here are three ways that you can extend the life of your refrigerator so that it does not need repairs often. Keep the Doors Closed First, one of the most important things you can do is always make sure that the refrigerator and freezer doors are closed. While this may sound like a no-brainer, kids often leave the doors open when they get drinks and food.
If you have a commercial refrigerator that you use daily for your job, you obviously don't want it to break as that can lead to the loss of valuable food products. You should keep a specialist's number on hand, like Decatur Heat & Air, Inc., to avoid serious trouble during a work hours. If you suspect you just have a leak, you may be able to easily repair it without the need for a service call.


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Statistics on selected infectious diseases collected by the World Health Organization. This data is compiled from the data made available by the WHO: http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.30?lang=en
The State of Children's Report 2015 - Statistical Tables UNICEF
The 2015 State of the World's Children Report contains the latest update to the comprehensive statistics provided by UNICEF on child well-being. The updated statistical tables are available to download. - See more at: http://www.data.unicef.org/resources/the-state-of-the-world-s-children-report-2015-statistical-tables#sthash.E3kFt2XZ.5pxmg9Ac.dpuf
HealthStats provides key health, nutrition and population statistics gathered from a variety of international sources. Themes include population dynamics, nutrition, reproductive health, health financing, medical resources and usage, immunization, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, DALY, population projections and lending. HealthStats also includes health, nutrition and population statistics by wealth quintiles.
WHO - Global Health Observatory (GHO) data - Country Statistics
The country statistical pages bring together the main health data and statistics for each country, as compiled by WHO and partners in close consultation with Member States, and include descriptive and analytical summaries of health indicators for major health topics.
Ebola cases per day (Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone)
UNICEF - The State of the World's Children Report 2015 Statistical Tables - See more at: http://www.data.unicef.org/resources/the-state-of-the-world-s-children-report-2015-statistical-tables#sthash.E3kFt2XZ.dpuf
The 2015 State of the World's Children Report contains the latest update to the comprehensive statistics provided by UNICEF on child well-being. The updated statistical tables are available to download. - See more at: http://www.data.unicef.org/resources/the-state-of-the-world-s-children-report-2015-statistical-tables#sthash.E3kFt2XZ.dpuf
WHO - Indicator and Measurement Registry
The WHO Indicator and Measurement Registry is a result of a collaboration between the Information, Evidence and Research (IER) Cluster and the Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) Department within the General Management (GMG) Cluster.
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The School of All Relations is an educational program for international youth aged 18-25, based on the Greek Island of Aegina. Rooted in nature and global community, SOAR creates a space to deepen connection to ourselves, others and the to the world. SOAR's pilot program will run in the Autumn of 2015.
At SOAR we hold of central importance the relationship between the inner and the outer, or the vertical and the horizontal dimensions. We see the state of division of our world as the result of an initial deep separation, between the inside, the subjective, the visible, the tangible and the outside, the objective, the invisible, the intangible.
Our aim is to proceed towards a reunion. Thus we believe that in order to be fruitful, our work in the world cannot be dissociated from our work within ourselves. At the heart of our approach, a practice of mindfulness, in which we will try to listen to the inner resonance of every gesture, every situation, every interaction, will underlie all our daily activities.
Therefore the school will primarily be a laboratory in which, whether trainers or trainees, we will all first and foremost be apprentices of Life, co-travellers in the Mystery of existence.
Community life will be our field of experimentation.
Meditation and body practices will offer us our grounding in verticality.
Sharing circles will allow us to exchange, to support and to learn from each other.
Teachings from the great spiritual traditions will inspire and found our effort.
Knowledge and tools gained in the courses and workshops will refine and structure our practice.
Immersion in nature will ground our connection to ourselves, others and the planet.
We believe that in order to be fruitful, our work in the world cannot be dissociated from the work that takes place within ourselves.


Specialist in twentieth-century British and Irish literature; writer.
I am a specialist in twentieth-century British and Irish literature. I am also a writer. I have published a study of the influence of war on Elizabeth Bowen: How Will the Heart Endure, (University of Michigan Press); a novel, Through Your Hands and two poetry chapbooks, Cheap Grace and Lottery Ticket. I am delighted to announce that my new book of poems, "Compass Rose," was published by the Finishing Line Press in 2016; my first full-length collection, "My Wedding Dress," was published by the Finishing Line Press in December 2016. "Thunderstorm," my second full-length collection of poems, is currently on presale at the Finishing Line Press. In addition, my sixth collection of poetry, "Eve's Lament," will be published by the Finishing Line Press in the fall of 2017. My work of creative nonfiction about my grandparents in Shanghai during the 1920's, "You Can't Wrap Fire in Paper," has just been accepted for publication. I will be a visiting writer in England during August of 2018, working on a project about women journalists during the Second World War. (These books are available from the finishinglinepress.com and Amazon).
I am interested in British and Irish poetry, particularly written by women. I am interested in the palimpsestic nature of texts. I have written academic articles on Bowen, Yeats, Eliot, and Boland. Since August 2003, I have written a poem a day; consequently, I have written over 5,000 poems. I enjoy teaching writing across the curriculum. I am especially interested in encouraging students to find their own voices, and in providing opportunities for students to make writing a part of their own lives.
I am also an outside reviewer for The Journal of Twentieth-Century Literature and have written articles for The New Hibernian Review.
My poetry has also been included in the anthology Other Voices.
"With her previous book, "My Wedding Dress," Heather Corbally Bryant emerged as a significant contemporary poet chronicling her year's passage through a searing divorce. Now with "Eve's Lament" she continues her chronicle of a woman who as yet is not herself, passing through the phases of the life that we all encounter in one way or another. Echoes of the masters--Stevens, Auden, even Einstein--surround the voice of a contemporary woman busy creating her own self." --George Bornstein, Patrides Professor of Literature, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).
I have given readings in Ireland, and at Harvard, Wellesley, Penn State, Notre Dame, the University of Illinois at Chicago, the University of a Wisconsin at Madison, Georgia State, and at several other universities and book stores across the US. I was invited to be a featured speaker at the University of Kentucky in March of 2017. I will be giving a reading at Wellesley Books on April 27 at 7 pm in honor of National Poetry Month. I will be reading at the Massachusetts poetry festival in Salem, Mass in May and teaching a poetry workshop in July.
During the academic year 2017-2018, I will be coordinating Writing 201 in the fall semester, and coordinating the Writing 201 tutors for the fall and spring semesters.
I enjoy training for sprint triathlons, attending my children's sporting events: soccer, cross-country, track, and swimming. In whatever other spare time I have, I can be found writing. I have been publishing new poetry frequently on the web at Medium.com, and on twitter @heathercbryant, and on my website.


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North Korea's Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) can reach anywhere in the continental U.S., according to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) as cited by the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).  The Hwasong-15 has an estimated range of 8,000 miles (12,900 km), according to the 2019 Strategic Digest, an annual report by USFK, the U.N. Command and the Combined Forces Command.  South Korea estimated that the missile had a range of around 6,200 miles (10,000 km) in its 2018 defense...
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Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN) Positively Impacting 6 million Lives Through Improved Clean Water Access, Sanitation Across Continent
Over 4,000 communities in 41 African Countries Now Receiving Benefit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 25, 2021 – Water security is critical to building resilient communities and economic empowerment across Africa. As part of its week-long celebration of World Water Day (March 22), The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) announced the achievement of the Replenish Africa Initiative's (RAIN) current goal to improve access to clean water for 6 million people.
Peri-urban residents of Antananarivo in Madagascar collect water from one of the 400+ kiosks built as part of a program led by WSUP to strengthen the capacity of service providers and improve access to WASH for low-income communities. Photos: Rapiera Tsilavo / GETF
RAIN, launched in 2009, is TCCF's flagship clean water program in Africa contributing to helping countries across the continent achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals on clean water and sanitation (SDG 6). Today's 6 million person achievement is the result of a collective effort from over 300 international and local public, private and civil society partners. As part of the celebrations for World Water Day 2021, RAIN partners gathered virtually today for a panel discussion to mark the achievement of the program and share best practices for replication from the program.
"RAIN is a testament to the power of collective action," said Bea Perez, Chair and President, The Coca-Cola Foundation. "Working with our partners, RAIN's transformative impact can be felt today in 4,000 African communities. This program drives impact for the Sustainable Development Goals and our focus on People, Communities, and the Environment."
A student from Kitui West in Kenya washes his hands in a school with improved water access as part of the project executed by Amref Health Africa. Photos: Rooftop / GETF
A girl from Bambasi, collects water from a community water station built as part of a program executed to increase community resilience in the Woalita and South Omo zones of Southern Ethiopia, and implemented by iDE. Photos: Rooftop / GETF
Over the course of the past decade, RAIN has improved access to clean water for communities, schools, and clinics across 41 African countries as well as enhanced access to hygiene and promoted better hygiene behaviors. The program has also enabled the economic empowerment of people by creating opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and skills generation. In addition, RAIN has helped to protect critical watersheds, supported several African utilities in coping with the rapidly growing water demand in cities, and delivered essential hygiene items and personal protective equipment to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Technicians of the JIRAMA water utility in Antananarivo, Madagascar, repair a distribution line as part of a WSUP-implemented project to improve water and sanitation services for low-income areas.
Photos: Rapiera Tsilavo / GETF
RAIN has developed a number of important learnings and recommendations, including:
Emphasize partnerships with urban and peri-urban utilities to help increase their capacity to better serve Africa's expanding urban environments;
Accelerate integrated water resources management efforts to decrease stress on food production, water supply and sanitation services;
Enhance source protection for priority watersheds that serve the drinking water needs of millions of Africans;
Address the gender gap and focusing on the needs of women who play a critical role in community resilience and are uniquely empowered by WASH access;
Improve the collection, accessibility, sharing and use of data to monitor WASH services, improve performance, planning and decision making;
Support civil society and communities to help build resilience to water-related climate change impacts.
Aerial view of one of eight water points developed in the Kitui Village, as part of the project executed by Amref Health Africa in Kenya to provide access to clean water. Photos: Rooftop / GETF
"Africa is experiencing the highest rate of urban growth globally and is home to 21 of the world's 30 fastest-growing cities," said Bruno Pietracci, President for The Coca-Cola Company's Africa operating unit. "Africa is also more vulnerable to climate change than any other region. The Coca-Cola Foundation is committed to working with communities and governments to enhance climate change adaptation and help address the challenges that urbanization creates for the delivery of clean water and sanitation throughout the continent."
Key RAIN Achievements To Date
Name: Amel Benchikh El Houcine
Email: abenchikh@coca-cola.com
About The Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Foundation is the global philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation has given back more than $1 billion to enable the empowerment of women, enhance communities, protect the environment and educate scholars around the world. For more information about The Coca-Cola Foundation, please visit http://www.coca-colacompany.com/giving-back.
About GETF
The Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF), established in 1988, is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to accelerate sustainable development through partnerships that deliver impact at scale. GETF builds and manages high impact public-private partnerships improving the lives of over 10 million people in 77 countries through water access, sanitation and hygiene, health systems strengthening, entrepreneurship, women's empowerment, sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. Partnership platforms under GETF's management include the Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN), The Coca-Cola Foundation's signature community water initiative, the Water and Development Alliance (WADA), and Project Last Mile Partnership (PLM) both partnerships between The Coca-Cola Company and USAID. GETF serves as the Secretariat for two high-impact water coalitions – Global Water Challenge and the US Water Partnership. For more information visit http://www.getf.org.
Global Water Challenge Announces the Development of WHdx – an Open Data Exchange to Improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Healthcare Facilities
Global Water Challenge and AMREF Health Africa Launch Women and Girl-Focused Impact Partnership
Project Last Mile: An exclusive look at how Coca-Cola is supporting the distribution of ice-cold vaccines in Eswatini
Global Water Challenge and Cargill Launch Community Water Initiative to Improve Safe Drinking Water Access in Priority Watersheds


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GOP Radio - Where We Love McCain!
GLENN: Well, good morning this morning and afternoon. It's WGOP radio, all Republican radio all the time. My, oh, my, the primary in Florida last night. Oh, these Republicans are happy last night. John McCain won, John McCain. How the hell did that happen? Here's the Eagles. Hello? Hello?
STU: Hello? What are you doing?
GLENN: Who is this?
STU: This is your program director.
GLENN: What do you mean what am I doing? I'm playing --
STU: First of all, you stepped all over that intro.
GLENN: I did it with style.
STU: No, I mean, you were talking right over what they were singing.
GLENN: That's all right. I'm not really in a mood today, okay? You know what I'm saying?
STU: Why aren't you happy? Big primary last night. We had to talk about Republican issues.
GLENN: John McCain won.
STU: Yeah, John McCain, Republican, frontrunner.
GLENN: We're the Republican radio station.
STU: I know, I know. And John McCain's Republican. Look at the odds right after his bid.
GLENN: What did you say?
STU: The Rs right after his name.
GLENN: But he is not really a Republican.
STU: No, I said John McCain, R.
GLENN: Have you seen his amnesty proposal?
STU: I know, it's fantastic. I now love it.
GLENN: What do you mean you now love it?
STU: I now love it. It's going to be great. The --
GLENN: We were on the air for months hating it.
STU: No, it was --
GLENN: This guy was in charge of the amnesty program. He partnered with Ted Kennedy.
STU: Yeah, I know. We love partnering with Ted Kennedy. I think this is the future of the party.
GLENN: You know who Juan Hernandez is, right?
STU: Oh, Juan, he is a great whopper. He is going to be fantastic.
GLENN: You hated Juan Hernandez. Juan Hernandez is the guy who says there should be one great state, Mex-Ameri-Canada. He says that Canada and Mexico and the United States should just all get together, once a Mexican, always a Mexican.
STU: This is ridiculous. You are talking about yesterday when I said that?
GLENN: What?
STU: You're talking about yesterday when I said I didn't like Juan Hernandez.
GLENN: Yes.
STU: This is today. John McCain won last night. Now I love him. I need you to get a little bit more pep in your voice when you are doing these breaks. These songs are way down key. They are low-key. People are excited today to vote for John McCain for President.
GLENN: Hang on. Hey, that's the eagles and desperado on WGOP radio where, whoo, cowboy, John McCain won last night. And I mean, it's -- hey. Maybe Joe Lieberman could run with him because they're good buddies, too. Joe Lieberman and John McCain and wouldn't that be, you know, the whole global warming thing. They will be on top of that one with John McCain in the White House. And congratulations from all of us here at WGOP where the party goes on.
(Music playing.)
GLENN: Hello?
STU: Hello?
GLENN: Why are you calling me again?
STU: Well, first of all, I don't even think that last song was over. You started a song in the middle of it.
GLENN: I can't take it anymore.
STU: I think that's the thing to do. Second of all, this is a sad song. Where is the party?
GLENN: This isn't a sad song. This is a true song, all of us living in the ghetto oh.
STU: I don't know what you're basing that on.
GLENN: McCain/Lieberman, man, McCain/Lieberman. You have global warming. $1.2 trillion every year.
STU: Well, yeah, but you've got to think about, don't be a global warming denier. Is that what you are?
GLENN: Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute. This is WGOP radio. When did we ever say that?
STU: Since last night. We now believe you are in the pocket of big oil if you disagree with anything related to global warming.
GLENN: I thought you were against all of that stuff.
STU: People said, look, forget about Islamic terrorism. Think about 0.7 degrees over a century. Whoa!
GLENN: I just don't, I don't think I can do it. I'm sorry.
STU: People love global warming. Republicans are all about global warming, Glenn.
GLENN: How are we going to afford, if the guy doesn't even believe in tax cuts?
STU: Tax cuts? Tax cuts hurt the economy, of course.
STU: I'm not -- I can't possibly support a tax cut that's going to go to the richest 1%. That's what all about, huh? You know what I'm saying.
GLENN: Hang on, I think my song is ending.
STU: I don't think it is. I don't think it's over yet.
GLENN: I think it's over. WGOP radio and where, damn the rich. That's why we're fighting now for John McCain because, boy, those rich, huh? We've got to think about those little babies in the ghetto there and the only way to do it is to put the rich people in the ghettos next to him because maybe they've got a warm jacket they could throw over that baby and that, of course,, that's the way to solve it here at WGOP radio. And congratulations to John McCain who won last night and, of course, voted against those tax cuts, was against them until, I don't know, a couple of weeks ago but he is reaching out now to the conservatives now that he's got all the liberals and so we know we can believe him. Here's a little Elton John on GOP.
(Music playing. )
STU: I mean, have you ever been on the radio before? You stepped all over that intro again.
GLENN: It's because my engineer who hung up on Rudy Giuliani yesterday --
STU: No, we fired Andros, didn't we?
GLENN: No, I don't think so. But nothing in this radio station makes sense anymore. I mean, John McCain, man, how can you now be for John McCain? He is the guy who told the world Wall Street Journal, may I quote?
STU: Yeah, sure, I'd love to hear a quote.
GLENN: More recently McCain has told conservatives he would be happy to appoint the likes of Chief Justice John Roberts to the Supreme Court but he indicated he might draw the line on Samuel Alito because he wore his conservatism on his sleeve.
STU: Amen to that, huh? You know, I tell you one of the things that's fantastic about this country and John McCain is that none of these damn conservatives will get jobs anymore in the Supreme Court.
GLENN: But I thought we wanted Supreme Court justices that were conservative that, you know, read the Constitution as the founding fathers intended it.
STU: Are you referring to when I said that yesterday?
STU: Yeah, but last night John McCain won. Did you not see the news? He won. So now my principles are different. Do you understand how it works? He won by 5%, 5%!
GLENN: Hang on. I think my song is over.
STU: No, it's not. I can hear it. We're not even halfway through the song.
GLENN: This may be one of the last times I'm actually going to say anything. WGOP radio and sad songs, oh, they say so very much, don't they? They really do. On WGOP radio, good morning, this afternoon and evening. I'm glad that you've tuned in and this may be one of our last broadcasts because John McCain, who is not a phone thrower, of course, has his vindictiveness in check, certainly wouldn't be a guy who could lead the charge for bipartisan support for, you know, the Fairness Doctrine. Of course, he loves everybody on talk radio and their support and I know that he, of course, would not lead that bipartisan support for the Fairness Doctrine and go ahead and put that thing through because he understood freedom of speech as evidenced by McCain/Feingold.
Now another great hit tune on WGOP. Where it's going to be sunny today and a high of 75 degrees and maybe a little bit of rain tonight, low of 44 and we --.
STU: You just waited about 10 seconds and then started the weather. Why did you do that?
GLENN: I think it was Dan Andros.
STU: Are you pinning that one on Andros, too? Listen, one problem with your last break there.
STU: You didn't mention any Democratic issues. I don't know if you know --
GLENN: WGOP radio.
STU: Yeah, I know, but campaign finance reform means that you have to like issues such as tax raises just as much as you like the ones as tax cuts.
GLENN: You know, I just saw a station newsletter.
STU: Right.
GLENN: I don't think this is a good idea. I think this will destroy WGOP.
STU: No, no, no, no, no. John McCain won last night by 5 points.
GLENN: Well, I know. But the newsletter.
STU: Yeah.
GLENN: You know, the McCain Times.
GLENN: I don't know if this is a good idea. I think it might destroy us.
STU: No, it's going to be great, talks all about the important issues that people care about like raising taxes.
GLENN: You just renamed moveon.org's newsletter.
STU: Well, yeah. I mean, people care about the important issue of the day, global warming, making sure we shut down Guantanamo, what people care about today in the Republican party. I mean, he won by 5%.
GLENN: Hang on just a second. I think my song's ending.
STU: No, I can hear it. The song, this is not even -- we're not even --
GLENN: Well, here we are, WGOP, good morning and afternoon, good evening. I'm glad you're here listening to us. Of course the big news today that we're all excited about, John McCain won Florida last night and, of course, we're all sticking to our values, the guy who we all loved so much last summer we are now rooting for and I think that's what makes WGOP the icon that it is and always will be. So we're excited. We're going to sign off the air after this commercial message.
VOICE: Hillary Clinton says she's the candidate for change. Fact: Hillary Clinton is a career politician and seeks nothing but power. Fact: Hillary Clinton's husband once served as President for two terms. Fact: Hillary Clinton lived in the White House for eight years. That doesn't sound like change. It sounds like more of the same old, same old Washington politics. Don't make the same mistake again. It's time to vote for real change. Elect an outsider to put an end to the Bush/Clinton quagmire, someone without all the ties to inside beltway corruption and Washington lobbyists, someone who will give America the fresh start it so desperately needs. That someone is here and they're winning: John McCain. A true Washington outsider for change. John McCain has served over 25 years in Washington, D.C. Since his two terms as congressman, John McCain has been a United States senator ever since January 3rd, 1987. Eight years of George W. Bush being right on most issues is long enough. It's time for America to have a President who isn't afraid to be wrong. John McCain isn't afraid. He's been wrong on almost every policy he's touched and he's never lived in the White House. Join the McCain is Change campaign today at www.horriblepolicies.net.
GLENN: That's fantastic, yeah!


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We all adore our laptop until the day it doesn't function the way we would like, or worse than this - not at all. We need to be mobile and we need to be connected making the laptop one of our best friends along with our cell phone. However when the worse case scenario occurs there are a few things we should take into account before deciding that laptop repair is the best option - with this being the obvious option what else can we consider?
Laptop repair can be a costly expense just to have the same machine back in our hands with the possibility of having another problem and more expense to worry about in the near future. What if someone told you that you could get cash for your existing laptop, functioning or not, regardless of it´s condition, despite it being used as a doormat by the children, and having the early morning coffee split on it numerous times.
There is now a great way to trade in your old laptop, receive a cash payment for it and this can then subsidize the purchase of a brand new computer at the same expense of paying if you had considered laptop repair - the only difference being there is no waiting for the store to call and tell you it´s not quite ready for collection, or it is going to cost a little more than first quoted, and you get a brand new laptop that is up to date. Sounds like a great way to go, but how and where can this all be done?
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With the above said, having to choose between receiving a payment to dampen the cost of a new laptop, or pay a ghastly figure for the laptop repair, it not expands the options, it pretty much rules the original idea out. With this great way to trade in, regardless of the condition, it could change the way we think when we have to apprehend the thought of laptop repair and what to do when the worst happens - because we know negative occurrences will happen all we can do is take the best from them.
They say necessity is the mother of technology and right now, necessity has added another feature in the equation and it is mobility. Right now, accessible computers while outside the house, along the beach or even in a plane are the most essential and advantageous things in the world. The creation of high quality laptops is essential today to respond to the needs of people for connectivity and interaction online. The main purpose people want to move around computers is that the current rage for internet based jobs are really booming and a desktop cannot be carried anywhere. Today, people can work in a cafe and move around to get to places with very minimum setup time. Internet is also the reason why people use laptops and social networking as well as the immense potential of internet for work, entertainment and business opens a lot of doors for jet setting business folks to handle work anywhere with internet capabilities. If a laptop malfunctions or does not work properly, it is essential to get laptop repair to revive this essential tool of communication and work.
There are a lot of problems and issues that could occur with improper handling of a laptop. The LCD screen could go off because of probable introduction to moisture or extreme heat. The laptop could also have problems with the system that requires analysis and fixing of the motherboard as well as other aspects. The CD/DVD player could also have a problem and it needs replacement. One of the more common problems is virus infestation that caused the system to shut down because of an unsecured Internet connection. These aspects have to be checked and analyzed by a certified technician that can check the hardware and software of the computer. There are also laptop repair service centers that can check brand specific laptops for analysis and fixing.
A laptop repair is a very important service that is being offered to laptop users. The need for a device that is mobile is truly essential in these days where things are instantaneous and time is a resource that has to be maximized. It is essential also for users to be careful with their laptops. It is difficult to retrieve essential information from a damaged laptop and sometimes some of the data is irretrievable. A laptop repair is essential for many but with careful use of the devices, the cost of the laptop repair could be used of other improvements for the computer. It is important to recognize the essentiality of the laptop and use it carefully. Users should always have a backup of the data to ensure that all necessary information, images and files are kept safe if ever an unexpected accident occurs. In these fast-changing times, it is more essential to take care of electronic devices. A laptop repair is also an integral aspect of computer maintenance for security when the devices go haywire.


Dalmatian toadflax was introduced from southeastern Europe, probably as an ornamental. It is a serious weed problem in Wyoming where it crowds out desirable vegetation.
Growth Habit: Erect perennial, up to 3 feet tall, reproducing by seed and underground root stalks.
Stems: Heart shaped with the lobes almost encircling the upright stems; light green to grayish and waxy; opposite and seem almost in a stacked arrangement.
Flowers: Top 6 to 8 inches of each stem are surrounded with bright yellow flowers that resemble snapdragons; blooms from midsummer to fall.
Roots: Vigorous, deep and extensive, creeping.
Other: Dalmatian toadflax seeds can lie dormant for up to 10 years. It is not grazed by livestock or wildlife, and it thrives in poor soil, harsh temperatures and high elevations.
Control: Because of its extensive root system, mechanical control is difficult. Chemical control is challenging because of the waxy surface of the plant's leaves, but it can be successful. Biological controls have shown some success in some areas of Wyoming. FCWP offers a 40 percent Cost Share on chemicals for controlling this species. Contact your local weed and pest office for further treatment recommendations.


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Who is Billy Hood and how long has he been jailed for?
Alice Fuller
Updated: 15:30, 19 Oct 2021
BILLY Hood is one of several Brits being held in a "hell-hole" Dubai jail.
He was reportedly forced to confess to drug charges after cops found CBD vape oil in his car - but what else do we know?
Billy Hood is behind bars in DubaiCredit: Facebook
Who is Billy Hood?
Billy Hood is a British football coach originally from Ladbroke Grove, West London.
He moved to the UAE to teach kids' football but is now serving time in a Dubai prison.
The 24-year-old was jailed after being found with four small bottles of CBD vape oil in his car.
Police said they swooped on Billy after seeing something he had posted on social media.
His lawyers said they "jumped out" on him while he was getting something from his car and threatened him with a Taser.
Billy said in a statement: "They demanded to show them where the drugs are.
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"I was shocked, scared and confused. I told them I wasn't aware or in possession of any drugs or substances."
Billy was convinced it was a case of mistaken identity so took a drugs test, which came back negative, and allowed officers to search his apartment.
Police found £4,000 in cash which Billy claimed was money from his new employer while he set up a bank account.
How long has Billy Hood been jailed for?
Billy was sentenced to 25 years behind bars.
It means he will remain in Dubai's most notorious prison until his 49th birthday.
He was arrested and thrown in jail under strict UAE drug laws as CBD oil used for vaping sometimes contains traces of THC - the main psychoactive compound found in cannabis.
It is legal in the UK and is commonly used to relieve pain, stress and anxiety.
Football agent Alfie Cain said Billy was beaten daily for five days while officers tried to force him to confess to drug crimes.
Billy told Alfie, also 24, he only signed the drug trafficking confession because officials told him if he signed the document, written in Arabic, they would stop the abuse.
Founder and CEO of pressure group Detained in Dubai, Radha Stirling, described his treatment and sentence as "extreme".
And after his sentencing, Billy's heartbroken mum Brenda told The Sun: "This is not our Billy, he is 100 per cent innocent."
Football coach Billy Hood's family have made a desperate bid for his freedomCredit: Facebook
On October 18, 2021, Billy's family made a desperate bid for his freedom, with the help of campaigners Detained in Dubai.
Ms Stirling said "it's very clear" the court "never even heard Billy's defence".
She said: "The prosecution evidence that Billy was 'selling drugs' relies solely on Billy having £4,000 cash in his apartment and they are fully aware this was money paid by his employer for his coaching job."
She added that social media communications "confirm the bottles were not Billy's" and "he had no interest or desire to have them in his possession", adding: "Billy should not be punished for the mistakes of his friend.
"It is appalling that the police charged him with selling drugs and even more appalling that the judge accepted it."
In a statement, his family said they were "angered" by what they claimed was the UAE's "propaganda" in the case.
They said: "It seems like they are just trying to salvage their own terrible reputation after embarrassing the whole country with this ridiculous arrest.
"Billy's drug tests all returned negative. Anyone who knows Billy has vouched for him and his 100 per cent anti-drug policy.
"It is absolutely absurd that the police have not only ruined his life but also slandered him and his reputation.
"It's not acceptable that Billy has been held for more than nine months over four small bottles of vape oil that were not even his and that he has no interest in."
It was announced by an Abu Dhabi court the following day on October 19 that Billy is to remain in prison for a further six weeks.
Ms Stirling said: "Billy has already spent a horrendous nine months in a Dubai jail notorious for human rights violations after being forced to confess to serious crimes in Arabic.
"Adding yet another delay to his freedom and the review of his defence evidence is gutting to the family and to Billy.
"Every day an innocent man spends a day in prison is a travesty."
Mum of Brit footballer, 24, jailed for 25 years after CBD oil arrest in emotional interview on GMB


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WEEK OF OCTOBER 28TH MONDAY, OCTOBER 28THOn Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 4334 - Dignity in Aging Act of 2019, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici / Education and Labor Committee) 2) H.R. 2440 - Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Peter DeFazio / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) 3) H.R. 1306...
Pelosi/Schiff Impeachment Inquiry: Senate Majority Leader McConnell Sponsors Resolution Urging the House Democrats to Respect Due Process
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House Republican Whip Scalise Exposes Schiff's Secret Hearings
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle to discuss confronting Chairman Schiff to demand access to his closed-door impeachment proceedings. Whip Scalise emphasized that over 230 million Americans represented by the 75% of Members denied access to these proceedings are being denied a voice in this process. The people of this country get to decide who the President is, not Adam Schiff. On exposing Chairman Schiff's tainted impeachment process: "Well the first thing we accomplished is I think we...
House Republican Whip Scalise Leads House Republicans to Confront Schiff Face-to-face
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) led over 50 Republican Members of Congress to confront Chairman Schiff face-to-face and demand access to ongoing impeachment proceedings. Upon the Republicans' entrance into the hearing room, Chairman Schiff fled with the testifying witness. What is Chairman Schiff trying to hide? The American people, their elected representatives, and the press deserve to know what is going on in this sham impeachment inquiry. House Republicans will not stop fighting for access, fairness, and transparency in...
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. One Minute Speeches Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 777 - Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 4617 - SHIELD Act (Sponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren / House Administration Committee) The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in...
This is Alarming
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) at today's leadership press stakeout to discuss Democrats' alarming movement to impeach a duly elected President of the United States out of sight of the American people. Whip Scalise blasted Democrats for their mockery of the impeachment process and appalling lack of fairness as these dishonest proceedings continue being conducted in secret, behind closed doors. Full...
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. One Minute Speeches H.R. 2513 - Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (Sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney / Financial Services Committee) The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Rep. Michael Burgess Amendment (10 minutes of debate)Rep. French Hill Amendment (10 minutes of debate)Rep. Anthony Brown Amendment...
Blackburn Leads Amicus Brief in Support of Religious Liberty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is leading over 40 members of Congress in an amicus brief in support of Barronelle Stutzman, the owner of Arlene's Flowers in Richland, Washington. The brief argues the state court's decision in Arlene's Flowers v. Washington conflicts with First Amendment precedent protecting artistic works and prohibiting the government from compelling expressive conduct. "Current events such as the protests in Hong Kong and the ongoing conflict in Syria remind us daily that we are fortunate to live in a country devoted to protecting...
WEEK OF OCTOBER 21ST MONDAY, OCTOBER 21STOn Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 4406 - Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2019, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jared Golden / Small Business Committee) 2) H.R. 4405 - Women's Business Centers Improvements Act of 2019 (Sponsored by Rep. Sharice Davids / Small Business Committee) 3) H.R. 4407 -...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement at a Full Committee Hearing on Investing in the U.S. Health System by Lowering Drug Prices, Reducing Out-of-Pocket Costs, and Improving Medicare Benefits. CLICK HERE to watch the hearing. Remarks as prepared for delivery: "Thank you, Chairman Neal. "In 2003, as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I was proud to help enact into law the Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, creating...


At the start of 2017, many had already designated 2016 as the 'year of ransomware,' and with good reason. According to ISTR's Special Report on Ransomware and Business, ransomware had "quickly emerged as one of the most dangerous cyber threats facing both organizations and consumers, with global losses now likely running to hundreds of millions of dollars." At IRONSCALES, we knew it was just the tip of a very nasty sword so our 2017 prediction was that the ransomware problem would get worse in 2017. And we were bang on the money as ransomware dominated the headlines, taking data hostage and demanding money to restore order with many scratching their heads and wondering how they could protect themselves from these attacks.
Twelve months later and the threat shows no sign of abating with ransomware appearing in 64% of malicious emails sent in Q3 alone.
Here are some of the most significant ransomware attacks that hit businesses in 2017.
In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware targeted systems all over the World, encrypting files and demanding payment of $300 in Bitcoin for retrieval. The attack, propagated through the EternalBlue exploits, targeted organizations that had not applied earlier patches released by Microsoft. The ransomware affected 74 countries, infecting everything from Hospitals to businesses and Universities, and is believed to have cost around $4 billion in losses.
NotPetya exploded onto the scene in June, just months after WannaCry crippled millions across the World; it is understood that NotPetya infected machines by hijacking a software update for a Ukrainian tax software tool, and through phishing emails. Although demanding $300 in Bitcoin as payment, it is widely believed that NotPetya was used to spread destruction, rather than extort money, as minimal effort was put into retrieving the ransom paid by victims to get their files back. The monetary cost of NotPetya hit the billions- not to mention shipping giant Maersk who reported losses of $300m.
October was the month of 'Bad Rabbit'. The ransomware, which spread primarily throughout Eastern Europe – even effecting the Underground Railway system in Kiev, it asked for $280 in Bitcoin for the retrival of files- less than the ransom demanded during the WannaCry and Petya attacks. Security firm ESET discovered that the ransomware was a new variant of Petya, which wreaked destruction earlier in 2017. Unlike the major attacks earlier in the year, Bad Rabbit used drive-by attacks to spread, and was much smaller in scale.
Locky was first detected in early 2016, and spreads malware through spam- typically through an email. After falling off the radar at the start of 2017, in August 2017, Locky resurfaced with vengeance and hit out with perhaps its biggest campaign to date- 23 million spam emails were sent over 24 hours. Once infected, Locky scrambles and renames all important files with the extension .locky – with the attacker holding the decryption key for ransom. In this case, those who fell for the phishing email were in for a nasty shock- criminals held the files to ransom for .5 bitcoin- at the time, that equated to just over $2300.
With ransomware predicted to grow even more in the coming year, it is crucial to act now, in order to ensure the security of your business and protect against ransomware attacks. One thing is certain – if you have email security that can prevent phishing and spear phishing, then you can prevent ransomware.
IronTraps recognizes the ransomware threat in phishing attacks, and so provides an automatic email phishing response solution to analyze and remediate incoming threats in real time. With on-premise and cloud-based automatic server-side remediation, IRONSCALES can help remove ransomware emails even when a user is offline or not logged in. Federation also allows phishing attack intelligence to be shared anonymously between enterprises and organizations worldwide; this enables businesses to proactively defend their network gateways and endpoints from attacks which are becoming more frequent, and even more sophisticated.


Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall lived her best life at Manchester Pride.
The Shout Out To My Ex singer joined revellers to celebrate the LGBTQI community on Saturday and she couldn't have had a better time.
Sporting her gorgeous new chestnut brown hairstyle and bangs, Jade, 25, was spotted amongst the crowd partying in the streets of Manchester this afternoon.
The pop star wore a huge smile as she proudly waved a plaque bearing a message of support for those in the LGBTQI community.
Earlier in the day, Jade had given a speech at an event hosted by Stonewall, a charity that seeks to offer support for those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans.
As part of their mission, Stonewall partners up with other supporting foundations of the LGBTQI community to help individuals 'reach their full potential'.
The Newcastle-native later managed to find a rainbow-coloured bagel, which she enjoyed with a side of fries and what looked to be a beer or cider.
Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn was also seen amongst Pride-goers, while Rita Ora is scheduled to headline the street party. Other performers set for the four-day event, include Alexandra Burke, Sigala and Jake Shears.


Grab our free templates so that your kids can make these fun Star Wars Perler Bead designs!
Working with Perler beads is an on/off obsession with my son. For the blog we've made Perler Bead Keychains and Perler Bead Christmas Ornaments – but behind the scenes there is a frenzy of bead design activity and then several weeks of nothing. He's fast approaching six years old, and gone are the days when he would demand a new craft after he finished his day at preschool. However, he does set me craft challenges every now and then – the latest one was to provide him with a "darth vader craft".
Now, we DID make R2-D2 from a cardboard tube, but Darth is a little bit trickier than that. He's all black and gloom and doom. But I figured among a set of other Star Wars characters, it might just work to make him out of beads. I'm a huge fan of the easy-to-use site Perbee.com – you just plot the beads on a grid, then print off the design.
I sat down one evening and designed Darth Vader, a Storm Trooper, C3-PO, R2-D2 and BB8. The first three were heads only – it would have been perfectly possible to design the whole body but I didn't think my son's patience would allow for such a detailed design!
Despite the initial Darth Vader request, when my son saw the options he was immediately drawn to the droids, and started with BB8.
He next moved onto R2-D2 and when each design was complete, I carefully carried them to the ironing board and used the special paper between the beads and the iron to gently fuse the beads together.
F loves designing, so I wasn't surprised when he asked me how I made the templates. I showed him the Perbee.com website (no affiliation, so sorry for the link dropping) and he immediately decided that we needed some light sabers.
We didn't complete these bead designs overnight. He would just add some beads when he was in the mood – sometimes working for one minute and sometimes for twenty! Often we'd work together with one of us finding the beads and the other placing them.
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Congratulations on making it to the end of another eventful, challenging and productive academic year. It's been a busy year for Community Engagement and I'm pleased to share our latest updates as we close out the 17-18 academic year. Community Engagement continues to make strides in developing and refining programs that support student, faculty and staff engagement with our regional community. In this end-of-year newsletter, you'll find details about our work and the ways in which we continue to extend CSUSM's educational footprint. If you have any questions, feel free to drop in our offices on the 6th floor of Craven Hall.
To support continued growth and development of high-impact student learning opportunities, the division of Community Engagement has brought the Internships and Service Learning programs together, under one umbrella. The consolidation of support services allows students and community partners to leverage multiple opportunities.
The new office is led by Jill Litschewski as its Director. Aiding Jill are two coordinators, Elvia Sedano and Lynn Wellborn. We encourage you to reach out to the Faculty Directors, Dr. Cynthia Chávez Metoyer (Internships) and Dr. Verónica Añover (Service Learning) if you are interested in developing an internship partnership or if you'd like to inquire about adding a Service Learning component to a course.
Over the course of 18 months, the Office of Internships and Service Learning observed a pattern of student inquiries that could not be ignored. Time and time again, students were prepared to complete an internship, but their major did not offer an internship course for credit. This was significant as these students would complete an internship and receive no credit or be forced to forgo the opportunity altogether if it required that the student receive academic credit for their time.
With the launch of UNIV 495 this summer, the Office of Internships and Service Learning will bridge the gap between a student's academic coursework and a meaningful internship for credit, particularly for students from majors that do not offer an internship course.
"A student was recently offered a summer internship that required her to be enrolled in a credit-bearing internship course. The student came to us because her department was not offering an internship course and she was a bit panicked. Because of UNIV 495, she will not miss out on an opportunity with a company she aspires to work for. The student left relieved and thankful that she did not have to forfeit the summer internship opportunity," said Dr. Cynthia Chávez Metoyer, Faculty Director, Internships.
This is a win-win for Cal State San Marcos students and our community partners, as it places students in critical internship positions, helps to reduce time to graduation and provides a way for all students to take part in internship opportunities (including international students).
For additional information or questions on this course offering, please contact Dr. Cynthia Chávez Metoyer, Faculty Director, Internships, & Instructor for UNIV 495, cmetoyer@csusm.edu.
*Students are encouraged to inquire with their department chair or faculty advisor about whether these units can be approved to count toward their major. Units earned through UNIV 495 are applied toward the university's upper-division unit requirement.
Cal State San Marcos' Democracy in Action (DIA) partnership with the City of San Marcos, which addressed real-world local issues within the community through a civic learning model, was recently featured in Western City Magazine. Western City Magazine is a monthly publication provided by the League of California Cities to elected city officials and city staff throughout the state. The magazine is also mailed to California state legislators, key policy-makers and opinion leaders.
One of the most anticipated annual events at Cal State San Marcos is César Chávez Day of Service. Each year, the campus community takes part in the day of service through volunteerism to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist César Chávez. With two new partners this year, MiraCosta College and Mt. San Jacinto College, the collective group set out to increase its regional impact.
The event took place on the day the campus observed César Chávez Day, a state holiday held in remembrance of the late founder of the United Farm Workers Union and pioneer in the struggles for fair wages and humane working conditions for farm workers and their families. Chávez is revered as one of the greatest American civil rights leaders.
This year, Community Engagement analyzed and summarized registration and evaluation data from volunteers and community partners who participated in the 2018 César Chávez Day of Service activities.
The 2018 volunteer profile included a higher percentage of female and Latinx students than the general CSUSM student population.
96% of participants who responded to the survey indicated that they were more likely to participate in community service in the future as a result of this day of service.
95% of participants indicated that they were better able to recognize the value of equity and a shared responsibility to and for one another as a result of this experience.
92% of participants indicated they believe that they have a responsibility to use the knowledge they have gained at CSUSM to serve others.
Respondents listed the following as some of the most valuable experiences they had on this day of service: connecting with others, teamwork, learning about the organization they served and serving the community.
The Alliance to Accelerate Excellence in Education (The Alliance) at Cal State San Marcos is a regionally focused initiative designed to improve the college attendance and completion rates of students within North County. Guided by principles of partnership, collaboration and academic excellence, The Alliance serves as the oversight and support office for Guaranteed Admission agreements with ten area school districts.
The Alliance is proud to offer a scholarship program in which selected students serve as Ambassadors appointed to work in The Alliance office on various education programs. Ambassadors gain valuable work experience and leadership skills.
This year, The Alliance will have their first Alliance Ambassador graduate in May. Joselyn Perez (pictured wearing green in photos above), is graduating with a B.A. in Psychology. Joselyn was recently accepted to Purdue University where she will continue her studies in Psychology. Congratulations, Joselyn!
Jesus Perez will attend the Summer 2018 National Institute of Standards & Technology as a Research Intern.
Melody Paulus has been accepted to attend the 2018 Summer Health Professional Education Program (SHPEP) Dental Program at the University of Washington.
Sally Tsai received an internship with Hunter Industries beginning the end of May 2018 through Summer 2018.
Courtney Ouellette will be working with the Department of Agriculture starting Summer 2018.
On Thursday, April 12, President Karen Haynes hosted her annual Report to Tribal Nations at the All Tribes American Indian Charter School Inc. on the Rincon Indian Reservation.
The charter school is a notable venue as it highlights Cal State San Marcos' deeply integrated relationships with the tribes in the region and is a gathering place that exemplifies the importance of education within the tribal community.
The event was well-attended by members of Cal State San Marcos' Native Advisory Council and leaders from regional tribal governments.
To strengthen Cal State San Marcos' connection with regional partners, the division of Community Engagement began an initiative to visit community partner sites to gain a better understanding of these organizations and to strategize on how we can continue to collaborate collectively through meaningful work, academic outcomes, and common goals. Last year, the division visited North County Health Services in San Marcos.
Earlier this month, the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, a sovereign tribal government, welcomed the division of Community Engagement for an educational and edifying daylong visit at the Rincon Indian Reservation.
In addition to exploring the history of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, a story of courage and survival with ancestors dating back over 10,000 years, the Community Engagement team learned about the rights and responsibilities of a modern sovereign tribal government and how the tribe upholds their traditions and culture today. The visit included a tour with stops at Rincon Fire Station, the construction site of a new government building, Rincon Indian Cemetery, Indian Health Council, Inc., Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Museum and Harrah's Resort Southern California.
The memorable visit concluded with a luncheon at SR76 Brewery with members of the Rincon government: Attorney General Denise Turner Walsh, Chairman Bo Mazzetti, Vice Chairwoman Tishmall Turner (also CSUSM's Tribal Liaison), Councilman Steve Stallings and Councilwoman Laurie Gonzalez.


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MAKING HAY OF MEDIA PAY
Zeitchik, Steven
The article reports on the result of the annual survey of executive compensation conducted by "Forbes" in the U.S. The survey showed some discrepancies in compensation among top media executives. Tom Freston and Leslie Moonves are the two of the top three best paid in 2005. Freston earned 22 million dollars while Leslie Moonves earned 20 million dollars.
Ag pays well. Hartke, Debby // Agri Marketing;Jul/Aug94, Vol. 32 Issue 7, p56
Reports on the implication of the `Forbes' periodical's article on executive compensation, listing chief executive officers (CEO) of United States public companies. Classification of earnings of CEOs through the measurement of salaries and bonuses.
OUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE. Dilonardo, Mary Jo // Atlanta;Feb2004, Vol. 43 Issue 10, p38
This article presents information on the survey Best Cities for Singles according to "Forbes Magazine," published in the February 2004 issue of the periodical "Atlanta." Some of the best cities according to the survey are Austin city in Texas, Denver in Colorado and Boston in Massachusetts.
Surveys. // San Diego Business Journal;5/22/95, Vol. 16 Issue 21, p9
Reports on business surveys. Includes `Forbes' magazine's study of executive salaries; `Black Enterprise' magazine's report on black business.
Money man. // Crain's Cleveland Business;5/17/2004, Vol. 25 Issue 20, p8
According to "Forbes," magazine Colgate-Palmolive Co. CEO Reuben Mark's total compensation in 2003 was $147,970,000, more than 20 times the compensation last year of Alexander Cutler, the best-paid local CEO on the "Forbes," list.
blink might have helped Forbes' vision. Moore, Philip S. // Inside Tucson Business;7/31/2006, Vol. 16 Issue 7, p6
The author reflects on the ranked received by Tucson, Arizona, as one of the most overpriced places listed in "Forbes Magazine." Based on the magazine's statistics, housing in the area is too expensive wherein salaries are also regarded as too low. However, the author stressed that they have...
Business and News Magazine Covers Still Male Territory, Survey Finds. // Media Report to Women;Fall2007, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p3
The article reports on the results of a survey which found that the subject of cover stories in business and news magazines in 2006 still focused on men. Beverly Wettenstein, an historian and author of "A Women's Book of Days," analyzed whether a woman was the cover story subject of these...
Forbes broadens its scope with Top 2000 survey. Tungate, Mark // Campaign;4/2/2004, Issue 14, p21
The article focuses on Forbes 2000 survey of the world's leading companies, but it was also a subtle dig at the business publication's biggest rival, Fortune. Alongside the World's Billionaires issue, an annual list of the richest people on the planet, which appears every March— the 2000...
The Forbes folks fight off recession. Walls, J. // New York;2/3/92, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p7
Comments on speculation that Forbes, the magazine company, is cutting back on health benefits and making other attempts to fight off the recession.
Capitalist tool works for NYC. Malanga, Steve // Crain's New York Business;06/09/97, Vol. 13 Issue 23, p6
States that Forbes magazine is planning an advertising supplement promoting the virtues of business in New York City. Contribution of former presidential candidate Steve Forbes in the effort.


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			var categoricalFilters = [];
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(1) Ochlodes siva siva Moore, 1878 – Assam Shiva Darter. This species is also known as the Assam Darter.
Anonymous. 2019. Ochlodes siva Moore, 1878 – Shiva Darter. Kunte, K., S. Sondhi, and P. Roy (Chief Editors). Butterflies of India, v. 2.61. Indian Foundation for Butterflies.