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Department of Veteran's Affairs
Our Veterans made great sacrifices for us on the battlefield and we owe them a debt of gratitude for that service. I am committed to ensuring our veterans can access the benefits they've earned through their service to our nation; whether it is accessing health care, employment and educational opportunities, or just support within our communities.
My office is frequently contacted by veterans who have questions about their VA claims, VA benefits, medical care, service records and other issues related to the VA. Below are a few of the most common questions that my office receives:
How long does it take for the VA to process my claim:
Within the current legal framework, the average processing time for all appeals is approximately 3 years. Veterans who decide to appeal to VA's Board of Veterans' Appeals wait an average of 6 years from the initiation of their appeal in the Veterans Benefits Administration for the Board's decision.
How can I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs?
The VA has toll free numbers for the convenience of veterans and dependents.
Benefits Information 1-800-827-1000
Life Insurance 1-800-669-8477
Debt Management 1-800-827-0648
Mammography Hotline 1-888-492-7844
Tele. Dev. for Deaf (TDD) 1-800-829-4833
CHAMPVA 1-800-733-8387
Headstones/Markers 1-800-697-6947
Gulf War Helpline 1-800-749-8387
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255
Sexual Trauma Hotline 1-800-827-1000
Information for returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan
The Department of Veterans Affairs has set up a dedicated website for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to learn about benefits and available resources. Click here to visit the OIF/OEF returning service members page.
How can I get a copy of my military records (discharge, medical, etc.)?
Most military records are stored at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
I would like more information about the education benefits provided by the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Where can I find information about this program and how can I apply?
As of August 1, 2009, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides eligible individuals with the opportunity to receive graduate and undergraduate degrees, vocational/technical training, on the job training, tutorial assistance, and licensing and certification test reimbursement. The Department of Veterans Affairs maintains an up-to-date website dedicated to helping veterans access these benefits. Please visit this site to learn more and see if the program is right for you and also contact the Veterans' Services Coordinator at the institution you plan to attend for more specific information.
How do I get a copy of my military records?
Visit the National Archives Website for more information:
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100
This is also an area where a congressional office can really help. If you are trying to get records from your military service, or that of a family member, feel free to contact my office. I will need your written permission to help with this issue. To make that easier, you can print out this Authorization Form, and fax or mail it to my office.
How can I get replacement medals?
You can request replacement for lost or stolen medals from the National Personnel Records Center:
Visit the National Personnel Records Center Website for more information:
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.html
In many cases, it may be faster to get medals if you work through a congressional office. If you are owed medals from your service, or are the next-of-kin requesting medals for a family member, just fill out this Privacy Release Form and email it to: va11.casework@mail.house.gov or fax it to the number on the form. Once this information is received, my office will be in touch with you regarding any other paperwork that might be required in order to send the request to the proper officials.
Information about VA Clams Process and Compensation
There are eight distinct steps that most claims for disability compensation follow. These phases may vary in time depending on the complexity of the claim, the amount of evidence that must be gathered to support the claims, and the type of evidence. You are strongly encouraged to submit as much evidence as possible with your claim to help minimize processing time. The eight steps of claims processing are as follows:
Step 1. Claim Received
Your claim has been received by the VA. If you applied online with VONAPP Direct Connect, you should see receipt in your list of Open Claims within one hour. If you applied through the U.S. mail, please allow mailing time plus one week for us to process and record receipt of your claim.
Step 2. Under Review
Your claim has been assigned to a Veterans Service Representative and is being reviewed to determine if additional evidence is needed. If we do not need any additional information, your claim will move directly to the Preparation for Decision phase.
Step 3. Gathering of Evidence
The Veterans Service Representative will request evidence from the required sources. Requests for evidence may be made of you, a medical professional, a government agency, or another authority. It is common for claims to return to this phase, should additional evidence be required.
Step 4. Review of Evidence
We have received all needed evidence. If, upon review, it is determined that more evidence is required, the claim will be sent back to the Gathering of Evidence phase.
Step 5. Preparation for Decision
The Veterans Service Representative has recommended a decision, and is preparing required documents detailing that decision. If more evidence is required, the claim will be sent back in the process for more information or evidence.
Step 6. Pending Decision Approval
The recommended decision is reviewed, and a final award approval is made. If it is determined that more evidence or information is required, the claim will be sent back in the process for more information or evidence.
Step7. Preparation for Notification
Your entire claim decision packet is prepared for mailing.
Step 8. Complete
The VA has sent a decision packet to you by U.S. mail. The packet includes details of the decision or award. Please allow standard mailing time for your packet to arrive before contacting a VA call center.
For information regarding this matter please visits the VA Benefits webpage:
http://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/types-disability.asp
VA Compensation and Benefit
The benefit amount is graduated according to the degree of the Veteran's disability on a scale from 10 percent to 100 percent (in increments of 10 percent). Compensation may also be paid for disabilities that are considered related or secondary to disabilities occurring in service and for disabilities presumed to be related to circumstances of military service, even though they may arise after service. Generally, the degrees of disability specified are also designed to compensate for considerable loss of working time from exacerbations or illnesses.
If you have dependents, an additional allowance may be added if your combined disability is rated 30% or greater. Your compensation may be offset if you receive military retirement pay, disability severance pay, or separation incentive payments. More information about disability compensation benefit amounts can be found on the Compensation Rates page.
Service in the Uniformed Services on active duty, OR
Active duty for training, OR
Inactive duty training, AND
You were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions, AND
You are at least 10% disabled by an injury or disease that was incurred in or aggravated during active duty or active duty for training, or inactive duty training
Note: If you were on inactive duty for training, the disability must have resulted from injury, heart attack, or stroke.
Evidence Required
Medical evidence of a current physical or mental disability, AND
Evidence of a relationship between your disability and an injury, disease, or event in military service. Medical records or medical opinions are required to establish this relationship.
Note: Under certain circumstances, VA may conclude that certain current disabilities were caused by service, even if there is no specific evidence proving this in your particular claim. The cause of a disability is presumed for the following Veterans who have certain diseases.
Presumed Disability
Former prisoners of war
Veterans who have certain chronic or tropical diseases that become evident within a specific period of time after discharge from service
Veterans who were exposed to ionizing radiation, mustard gas, or Lewisite while in service
Veterans who were exposed to certain herbicides, such as by serving in Vietnam
Veterans who served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War
During a weekend drill, an Army Reservist injures her knee while participating in a physical training class. She is eligible for compensation for residuals of the knee injury.
An individual enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 10, 1988, and served for a period of 3 years. He was honorably discharged on June 9, 1991. During his active duty, he fell from a bunk and injured his back. Based on his active service, he is entitled to service-connected benefits for the residuals of his back injury.
VA Requirements
To support a claim for service connection, the evidence must show the following:
You have a current physical or mental disability.
You had an injury or disease in service or experienced an event in service that caused or aggravated an injury or disease.
There is a link between your current disability and the event, injury, or disease in military service.
If you have any of the following relevant items, you should submit them with your claim:
Discharge or separation papers (the DD-214 or equivalent)
Service treatment records and supporting statements
Private medical provider records and hospital reports
Types of VA Claims
There are numerous types of claims that apply to disability compensation. They can be based on disabilities that existed when entering military service, but were made worse, disabilities that occurred during service, or disabilities that arose after you left military service. Additionally, there are claims that are filed for special circumstances.
Pre-Discharge Claims
Servicemembers that are within 180 days of separation or retirement from active duty or full time National Guard duty may file claims for disability compensation. Learn more about pre-discharge claims
Claims Based on Pre-Service Disabilities
Individuals may enter military service with a known disability. Should this disability become worse due to military service, VA may be able to pay compensation. This is known as aggravation; however, compensation can only be paid for the level of aggravation. For example, at entry into military service, an individual has a disabling condition that could be considered 10% disabling. In order for this condition to be considered aggravated, it would have to have worsened due to military service to at least 20%.
Claims Based on In-Service Disabilities
These claims are based on disabilities that are a result of an injury or disease that occurred in active service, and in the line of duty. Injuries or diseases as a result of the Veteran's own willful misconduct or abuse of alcohol or drugs are excluded.
Claims Based on Post-Service Disabilities
Claims for post-service disabilities would include claims for disabilities that are a result of disabilities considered to be service-related, even though the disability arose after service. There are various classifications of presumptive disabilities which can be based on location or circumstances of service or just by military service itself. Learn more about post service claims
Claims Based on Special Circumstances
Claims regarding compensation are not always based on an in-service event. In other words, after a disability has been determined to be service connected, there may be other types of claims a Veteran or surviving spouse may wish to file. This might include a claim for a temporary 100% rating due to surgery for a service-connected disability, or additional compensation based on being in need of regular aid and attendance. Learn more about special claims
How to Identify VA Claims
Original Claim
An original claim is the first claim you file for compensation from VA. This can be filed by a Servicemember, Veteran or survivors of deceased Veterans.
Reopened Claim
A reopened claim is a claim filed for a benefit that could not be granted and the decision has become final, meaning that it is over one year old and has not been appealed. VA cannot reopen these claims unless new and material evidence is received. New evidence is evidence that the VA has never before considered in connection with the specific benefit claimed. Material evidence is evidence that is relevant to and has a direct bearing on the issue at hand.
A Veteran was treated several times during service for pain in the right elbow. He filed a claim for service connection in 1989, but his claim could not be granted because no orthopedic abnormalities were found on VA examination. Two years later, his private physician x-rayed the elbow and noted arthritic changes in the joint. The Veteran submitted the new evidence to VA. Because it suggested a residual of his in-service elbow problems did exist, VA reopened his claim.
A Veteran was discharged from service in 1977. He filed an original claim for service connection for pes planus (flat foot) 20 years later. VA was unable to grant his claim because pes planus was never noted in the Veteran's service treatment records. In 2001, he attempted to reopen his claim by submitting a statement from his private physician confirming the diagnosis of pes planus. VA was unable to reopen the claim because, while the evidence was "new," it was not "material," in that it failed to demonstrate the Veteran was diagnosed with pes planus during service.
New Claim
A new claim is a claim for a benefit that may or may not have been filed before. Generally, the decision made on the claim is based entirely on new evidence. These may include claims for:
An increased disability evaluation
Special monthly compensation
Individual unemployability
A new claim differs from a reopened claim in that a decision on the claim is totally independent of any evidence submitted in connection with an earlier claim.
Secondary Claim
These are claims for disabilities that developed as a result of or were worsened by another service-connected condition. In other words, it is recognized that a service-connected disability may cause a second disability. This second disability may not otherwise be considered service-connected.
A Veteran has a service-connected knee injury that causes him to walk with a limp. He subsequently develops arthritis in his hip. Although the arthritic condition was not incurred during or aggravated by service, service-connection may still be established if the arthritis is a result of his knee condition.
A Veteran was in the Army for twenty years. During her military service, she was diagnosed with hypertension. After her discharge, service-connection was established for hypertension. She was subsequently diagnosed with a heart condition. Service-connection for her heart condition may be established as secondary to the hypertension.
How can I get my VA claim or appeal processed faster?
The Veterans Administration currently has many claims pending for various types of benefits. Because of that, many veterans feel that their case might be overlooked or handled improperly.
Although the backlog of first-time disability compensation claims has been reduced dramatically from a high of more than 610,000 in 2012 to approximately 194,000 in 2015 it will still take a significant amount of time for the VA to process your claim and render a decision. The length of time that is needed can depend on many factors including the complexity of the claim and if the VA has all of the necessary medical evidence. To ensure that your claim is processed as expeditiously as possible, you may want to consider filing your claim electronically through the eBenefits.
While the number of pending disability claims has been reduced, the number of pending appeals or Notices of Disagreement (NOD) has increased sharply. At this time, it can take up to 3 years for a decision to be reached on an appeal or NOD.
The VA will not typically expedite the processing of any single claim. All claims are processed on a "first-in, first-out" basis. However, if you are experiencing a significant financial hardship such as a pending eviction or foreclosure, or repossession of your vehicle, the VA may consider a request to expedite your claim.
How do I request an upgrade of my discharge status or a correction in my military records?
The nature of your discharge can impact your ability to get veterans benefits or even find a job. Many veterans have successfully had their discharge corrected or changed. Each branch of the military, including the U.S. Coast Guard, has its own discharge review board. These boards have the authority to change or correct any discharge or dismissal from the service, unless it was the result of a general court martial. A discharge board has no authority to address medical discharges.
If you feel your discharge decision was not fair or did not consider all the facts in the case, you may request a discharge review. If you were discharged within the last 15 years, you may use a DoD Form 293, the Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States, to request consideration of an upgrade.
If your discharge was more than 15 years ago, or if you are requesting a correction to your military records, you must complete DoD Form 149, the Application for Correction of Military Records.
My staff is always available to assist you with issues that you may be experiencing with your VA or military issues. If you cannot find the answer to your questions through the above links or would like my office to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense on your behalf, please complete my Privacy Release Form and email it to: va11.casework@mail.house.gov. My staff will be happy to provide you with all possible assistance
Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) Program
https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/education-employment/military-medics-and-corpsmen-program/
When an Army Medic, a Navy Corpsman, an Air Force Medical Technician or Coast Guard Health Services Technician leaves military service and enters civilian health care, their ID tags may change from dog tags to a hospital ID badge, but their mission stays the same:
Having a rewarding career to support themselves or their family. . .
Keeping their clinical skills scalpel-sharp . . .
Continuing their medical education . . .
Giving their very best to those in their care . . .
But without civilian credentials: the care can stop there.
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) Program is changing the way healthcare hires veterans. MMAC is a pathway to employment for recently discharged veterans and transitioning service members. It's an opportunity to apply hard-earned and at times battle-tested patient care skills under physician supervision while obtaining civilian medical credentials.
The program is the first of its kind in the nation and began accepting applications from U.S. military medics, corpsmen and technicians worldwide on December 1, 2016.
The MMAC staff will recruit and screen candidates and assist with job placement. The hiring decisions, scope of practice and potential educational opportunities are determined by our partner healthcare systems. MMAC does not grant licensure and certification or financial assistance. What MMAC does is open doors to potential employment and educational opportunities at our partner healthcare systems statewide.
MMAC addresses critical healthcare staffing shortages and boosts veteran hiring. Providing quality patient care while serving those who served our country: that's multi-tasking at its best!
Virginia's Military Medics and Corpsmen Program: a path to a career, credentials and continued caring.
Watch a brief MMAC video by clicking here.
For more information on the program, please contact:
Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS)
(804) 482-8509 or mmac@dvs.virginia.gov
Information Regarding the VA Home Loan
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes loan guaranties to service members, veterans, reservists and unmarried surviving spouses for the purchase of homes, condominiums, manufactured homes and for refinancing loans. The VA guaranties part of a total loan, permitting the purchaser to obtain a mortgage with a competitive interest rate, even without a down payment if the lender agrees. The VA requires that a down payment be made for the purchase of a manufactured home.
The VA also requires a down payment for a home or condo if the purchase price exceeds the reasonable value of the property, or if the loan has a graduated payment feature. With a VA guaranty, the lender is protected against loss up to the amount of the guaranty if the borrower fails to repay the loan. A VA loan guaranty can be used to:
buy a residential condominium
repair, alter, or improve a home
refinance an existing home loan
buy a manufactured home with or without a lot
buy and improve a manufactured home lot
install a solar heating or cooling system or other weatherization improvements
purchase and improve a home simultaneously with energy-efficient improvements
refinance an existing VA loan to reduce the interest rate and make energy-efficient improvements
refinance a manufactured home loan to acquire a lot
There are 5 steps to get a VA loan:
Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. A Veteran who doesn't have a certificate can obtain one by making application on VA Form 26-1880, Request for Determination of Eligibility and Available Loan Guaranty Entitlement, along with proof of military service to:
VA Loan Eligibility Center
For overnight delivery:
Decide on a home the buyer wants to buy and sign a purchase agreement.
Order an appraisal from VA. (This is usually done by lender.)
Apply to a mortgage lender for the loan. While the appraisal is being done, the lender can be gathering credit and income information. If the lender is authorized by the VA to do automatic processing, upon receipt of the appraised value determination, the loan can be approved and closed without waiting for VA review of the credit application. For loans that must first be approved by VA, the lender will send the application to the local VA office, which will notify the lender of its decision.
Close of loan and you move in!
For any other questions please visit the VA home page:
https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/benefits/home-loan-guarantees/
Virginia Department of Veterans Services Benefits Offices…
There are Benefits Offices all over the state of Virginia. These program helps all veterans with any and all questions regarding the VA, they are the VA experts.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services advocates for Virginia veterans and connects them to benefits and services they have earned. Information on current federal, state and local veterans' programs, entitlements and referral services is available in Virginia through a network of 28 (soon to be 30) benefit service offices. All services are provided free of charge.
VA Pension
Home Loan Guarantees
Who we serve:
Eligibility for most federal and state benefits is based on discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions. Veterans who served as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or as a commissioned officer of the public health service, the Environmental Services Administration, or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and their dependents are eligible. Current and former members of the selected reserve may be eligible for certain benefits, such as home loan guarantees and education, if they meet time-in-service and other criteria. Men and women veterans with similar service are entitled to the same federal and state veteran's benefits.
Veterans Choice Program
Provides eligible veterans the option to receive VA Community Care from approved providers in their own communities.
Determining eligibility:
Local VA medical facility is unable to schedule your appointment within 30 days of clinically indicate date or your preferred date
Nearest VA medical facility is more than 40 miles from current residence
Must travel by air, boat, or ferry to reach closest VA medical facility
Inability to travel to nearest VA medical facility due to geographic constraints
VA must be unable to provide necessary specialty care
https://www.dav.org/veterans/i-need-a-ride/
Need a ride to the nearest VA?
Use the DAV Hospital Service Coordinator Directory to contact your nearest HSC for information or assistance.
DAV operates a fleet of vehicles around the country to provide free transportation to VA medical facilities for injured and ill veterans. DAV stepped in to help veterans get the care they need when the federal government terminated its program that helped many of them pay for transportation to and from medical facilities. The vans are driven by volunteers, and the rides coordinated by almost 190 Hospital Service Coordinators around the country.
DAV Departments and Chapters, along with our long-time partner Ford Motor Company, have purchased 3,286 vehicles at a cost of more than $73.1 million, that have been donated to Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers nationwide since the program began in 1987 to ensure that injured or ill veterans are able to get to their medical appointments.
To find out whether there is a van near you use the DAV Hospital Service Coordinator Directory to contact your nearest HSC for information or assistance. Please remember that the DAV Transportation Network is staffed by volunteers; therefore, it is unable to cover every community. We hope we can help you.
Veterans History Project
The United States Congress created the Veterans History Project in 2000. This project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. If you are interested in learning more, or if you would like to share your story, please click here.
My office is always available to help you with addressing issues you may be having with Veterans Affairs. If you would like for my office to assist you, please complete my privacy release form and send it to the relevant local office.
Casework is handled in my district offices and is assigned according to location.
Hanover/Mechanicsville District Office
(804) 730-6595 – telephone; (804) 730-6597 – fax
Localities served: Caroline County (except for Port Royal area), Hanover County, James City County, King William County, and King and Queen County.
Stafford District Office
Stafford, VA 22556
Localities served: City of Fredericksburg, Fauquier County, King George County, Prince William County, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County.
Tappahannock District Office
508 Church Lane (P.O. Box 3106)
Localities served: Caroline County (Port Royal area only), Essex County, Gloucester County, Lancaster County, Mathews County, Middlesex County, Northumberland County, Richmond County and Westmoreland County.
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Definitions for "Strategy"
Keywords: tactic, goal, achieve, accomplish, attain
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The science of military command, or the science of projecting campaigns and directing great military movements; generalship.
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A considered forward-looking plan for the implementation of a policy and the achievement of a goal. One of SMC's strategic objectives is to develop a national strategy for a sustainable museums network in Scotland and make sure it is implemented. (Though it would be rare for SMC to implement any national policy alone, as we believe in working in partnership with others and particularly in helping the sector to help itself.)
the means of achieving a goal.
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A specific action to achieve an objective.
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A long-range plan whose merit cannot be evaluated until sometime after those creating it have left the organization.
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The art and science of developing and using political, economic, psychological, and military forces as necessary during peace and war, to afford the maximum support to policies, in order to increase the probabilities and favorable consequences of victory and to lessen the chances of defeat. (Joint Pub 1-02)
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In its simplest sense, it is the use of means to accomplish ends. In its broadest sense, it has to do with the use of power--political, economic, and psychological as well as military--to achieve the political goals, aims, and objectives of a nation.
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A planned course of action undertaken with the aim of achieving the goals and objectives of an organization. The overall strategy of an organization is often known as organizational strategy, but strategy may also be developed for any aspect of an organization's activities, as, for example, environmental strategy or marketing strategy.
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The means to achieve goals and outcomes.
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brings together multiple media to reach desired goals (p. 266)
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a plan to win (contrast with Tactic)
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The art and skill of looking at the big picture surrounding an endeavor, defining the major components and their relative movement to accomplish objectives. In general, strategy is defined as "what" must be done whereas tactics are defined as "how" to do it. (See also tactic.)
The reasoning behind a move, plan, or idea as opposed to the tactics: the carrying out of that plan.
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Long-term planning, as opposed to TACTICS.
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An approach, or an implementation methodology, that will lead to achieving a strategic objective.
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The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of large-scale combat operations.
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Long-term action plan for achieving a goal. see also investment strategy, balanced investment strategy, defensive investment strategy, barbell strategy, ladder strategy, diversification, spread, passive management, portfolio insurance, hedge, tactics.
a conceptual plan that outlines the general approach or steps to be taken to attain a desirable outcome.
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The foundation of a player's moves. The way to achieve a particular plan. See Plan.
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Proposed approach to accomplish a project or process, or to achieve a goal or mission. name, number, date, type subject, description, duration, scope, assumptions, constraints acquisition strategy; technical strategy, implementation strategy, funding strategy, risk mitigation strategy. NIF.
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'big picture' view of an action-plan to realise a purpose, usually emphasising its vision, role and mission components; contrasted with the tactics required to execute the plan
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or rhetorical strategy): The management of language for a specific effect. The strategy or rhetorical strategy of a poem is the planned placing of elements to achieve an effect. For example, Shakespeare's sonnet 29, "When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes," spends the first nine lines describing the speaker's discontent, then three describing the happiness the thought of the loved-one brings, all in a single sentence. The effect of this contrast is to intensify the feelings of relief and joy in lines 10-12. The rhetorical strategy of most love poems is deployed to convince the loved-one to return the speaker's love. By appealing to the loved-one's sympathy ("If you don't return my love, my heart will break."), or by flattery ("How could I not love someone as beautiful as you?"), or by threat ("When you're old, you'll be sorry you refused me."), the lover attempts to persuade the loved-one to love in return.
In symbolic interactionism, the deliberate use of a line of action to accomplish an interactive goal, whether it is to build a good relationship or to deceive others.
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An integrated, overall concept of how the firm will achieve its objectives. [13
A strategy is a planned, deliberate procedure goal-oriented (has an identifiable outcome) achieved with a sequence of steps subject to monitoring and modification ( Literate Futures: Whole-school Literacy Planning Guidelines, p. 14)
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Your long range master plan. The main idea behind your moves, which guides your thinking during the game.
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war
a best-guess plan that expedites the accomplishment of desired goals
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a broad category of actions to accomplish an objective
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a broad method of attaining or helping to achieve a goal
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a combination of criteria and procedures which allow decisions to be taken in order to achieve a monetary policy objective
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a commitment to undertake one set of actions rather than another
a complete contingent plan , or decision rule , that specifies how a player will act in every possible distinguishable circumstance in which she might be called upon to move
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a complete plan of how you will best use your resources to meet your objectives
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a contingent plan, a rule which assigns an action or an inaction to a certain situation
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a course of action created to achieve a long-term goal
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a description of what a person can feasibly do in given situations and in what conditions will s/he carry out the actions
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a direction/goal that has been resourced
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a function from nodes to actions - but recall that each "node" is a strategic normal game
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a general action plan made to reach an aim based on future forecasts
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a general procedure proposed for achieving an objective (e
a high-level set of directions that articulate how the organization will achieve its mission
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a long-term plan for success , as in politics or business
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a long-term plan to achieve certain objectives
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a method consciously devised by an individual to reach some goal
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an approach, a manner to achieve an intention
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an approach or line of attack that summarizes a coordinated collection of tactics to achieve a designated outcome
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an overall plan for a war or for a company's growth and development
an overall plan for executing an objective
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a pattern of decisions and actions that managers can take to achieve an organization's goals and mission
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a pattern of purposes, policies, programs, actions, decisions, or resource allocations that defines what WIT is, what it does, and why it does it
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a plan, but it is a plan for learning rather than a plan for implementation
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a plan for achieving a complex transformation using a set of rules
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a plan of action based on historical price behavior
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a plan of action for achieving specific objectives and the goal that those objectives support
planetrealtor.com
a plan of action for every possible situation that could arise in the game
twoplustwo.com
a plan of action, in which you define your goals and decide the means by which you'll meet those goals
animalbehavioronline.com
a plan of action, tactics are how you execute that plan in action
studio-erebus.com
a plan of action that cannot be upset by an opponent or nature
www2.chass.ncsu.edu
a plan of action which helps you achieve your goals (an example of a goal would be to get more leads)
seochat.com
a plan or technique for achieving some end
a prescription for a framework of tactics in every possible situation
fwie.fw.vt.edu
a procedure or methodology to materialize a philosophy or a plan
apexcontractorinc.com
a process of planning something or carrying out a plan in a skillful way to achieve a goal or objective
about-personal-growth.com
a real course of action
njleg.state.nj.us
a road map of the actions the owner develops to achieve the firm's mission, goals, and objectives
jaxworks.com
a series of planned and sequenced tasks to achieve a goal
netbizoptimiser.com
a series of planned and sequenced tasks, which together allow for achievement of the critical success factor
cssd11.k12.co.us
a set of policies and procedures that determines how an organization will go about achieving a business goal
fairisaac.com
a statement of direction that serves as a central organizational theme guiding and coordinating functional actions
members.tripod.com
a systematic process which takes into account the project objectives, the results to be achieved and the technical activities to be carried out
a thought, a plan for action, but a plan only
axioun.com
a way of sequencing thought processes to achieve a desired outcome
artofnlp.com
a plan, method or series of maneuvers for obtaining a specific goal or result. As used in Dr. Tom Gilbert's performance matrix ,strategies are plans for improving performance as measured by the value obtained when responsibilities are discharged and the value lost when not discharged. One or more strategies can be used to implement a policy. A strategy requires a set of corresponding tactics for its implementation.
members.aol.com
A term used to describe a general thought process used to plan a game of chess. Strategy is more concerned with distant future moves than the calculation of tactics for the next move. Category: Glossary 1 visitor(s) thought this was helpful. Do you
pub2.bravenet.com
An overall plan or approach to a search problem.
siddall.info
A specific approach for performing tasks to accomplish a goal
www-3.ibm.com
The formation and execution of an overall plan.
arkangles.com
A means to accomplish an objective, which in turn is a means of achieving a goal. A strategy may be a health intervention at the individual or population level, but it can also refer to such things as a systems change initiative (education or legislation) or further data collection.
The communication plan used to develop the ad.
A Strategy is the plan you develop to help you achieve your vision. It requires an evaluation of your organization internally, but also of the external and environmental factors, especially competitors, that can impact you.
consulting-that-works.com
Activity that leads to achieving your vision.
cphconline.org
Long-term planning. Compare with tactics
cribbageforum.com
A plan of action for classroom learning activities that is characterized by careful management and organization of both teaching and learning activities. Strategies in the New Art Basics program are directed toward a specific thinking skill or concept.
public.iastate.edu
An overall plan which can be short, medium or long term, which clearly shows what is going to be achieved. A very broad plan defining your overall approach and direction.
doncastercsep.org.uk
a method or way of achieving a specific goal especially in language learning; example: a listening strategy, reading strategies
elanguages.ac.uk
A broad program to enable the achievement of goals and objectives
environment.nsw.gov.au
A set of chosen short-, medium- and long-term actions to support the achievement of development goals and to implement water-related policies.
A coherent statement indicating how resources will be deployed and the approach that will be taken to achieve one or more objectives successfully (often set out in a policy or plan).
a concrete path towards a vision in line with the mission, determined as an outcome of strategic planning
finnevo.fi
A plan that a player has to try to win at a particular game or casino.
gambling-win.com
Ways to achieve your objectives (e.g. improve availability of healthy food choices).
health.gov.au
a behavior or set of behaviors used by an individual to deal with an important life-history problem (for example finding a mate, rearing young, obtaining food, etc.). As with other definitions, the human term strategy that implies conscious thought is used as a shorthand; no conscious planning is required, even though it might appear that the behaviors are rational and planned in the human sense. The use of the word "strategy" is simply a shorthand that expresses the appearance of the result of some behaviors. It is generally assumed that in most species strategies are largely innate, are produced by the usual genetic and developmental mechanisms, and are acted on by natural selection. However, strategies can also be learned, even in relatively simple animals.
holycross.edu
The course of action taken by an individual, fund manager, or organization in an attempt to reach a certain financial goal.
idexfunds.com
the approach to be taken to achieve planned outcomes
ilri.cgiar.org
Is a synonym for plan, which is defined as a scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of an objective. The Strategy will tell you how to do it, the guidelines and/or techniques to use. An example is the naming standards developed for the open systems environment.
itap.purdue.edu
the broad program for achieving an organization's objectives and implementing its vision
knowlessmallbusiness4e.nelson.com
a plan or method employed in order to achieve a goal or objective.
scoea.bc.ca
This is a plan of action intended to help in accomplishing a specific goal. Tacticaltradingsignal.com defines 4 distinct investment strategies presenting the investor with diverse risk/reward choices.
tacticaltradingsignal.com
a specific action, tool or technique or combination of actions, tools, and techniques used to meet unit objectives.
fws.gov
A systematic plan.
nmlites.org
A plan used to reach a goal.
goalsguy.com
A strategy is an action, pattern of actions or a plan to achieve a desired result. It can be used by an organization to marshal and allocate resources to support al position (or goal) based on internal competencies and anticipated changes in the operating environment.
vhaccc.org
any idea longer than one move deep (cf. Tactics).
zics.org
A method or plan that uses personal resources to complete a task efficiently and effectively; an individual's approach to a task; how a person thinks and acts when planning, executing, and evaluating the performance of a task and its outcomes.
cs3.wnmu.edu
A course of action to achieve targets.
moh.govt.nz
A plan of action or policy within a business organisation.
hsc.csu.edu.au
A plan or action. An animals may have a strategy, or plan, to escape a predator, or a strategy to survive the cold and snow of winter.
symbols.gov
In the context of flood risk management. A strategy is a combination of long-term goals, Aims, specific targets, technical measures, policy instruments, and process which are continuously aligned with the societal context.
floodrisknet.org.uk
A set of explicit mental and behavioral steps used to achieve a specific outcome.
nlp.net
A broad plan of action by which an organization hopes to achieve one or more of its marketing objectives.
quantifiedmarketing.com
n. 1. The plan that a player uses in a game. adj –ic. 2. Requiring gaming decisions based on long-range goals. 3. In a wargaming sense, using a high level of abstraction to depict conflict.
A strategy is a detailed plan or method that is developed to attain a long-term goal.
www11.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
Plan of action for achieving a goal
finspreads.com
a plan to accomplish a goal
The general plan or direction selected to accomplish incident objectives.
nrcc.com
A genre of game in which players utilize competitive tactics and must plan, coordinate and precisely execute actions in order to win. These games frequently involve outthinking the enemy which may be controlled by a computer's AI or another human player.
atari.com
The science and art of command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of an incident.
inciweb.org
framework guiding those choices that determine the nature and direction to attain the objective. [D01925] PMK87 A careful plan or method focused on macro goals. Complete d, fulfilled and sometimes exceeded with the aid of tough-minded tactics ¿ micro-focused action step [D01924] TML 222
maxwideman.com
a broad non-specific statement of an approach to accomplishing desired goals and objectives.
Strategy: the determination of the basic long-term goals of an enterprise and the adoption of courses of action and the allocation of resources necessary for carrying out these goals. Alfred handler (1962), Strategy and Structure.
garnier-mass.com
Action or activity leading to the completion of an objective.
dfm.idaho.gov
a method or plan for doing something
A medium to long-term plan for success.
plymouth.gov.uk
Broadly conceived military operations that entail the application of series of integrated tactics.
civilwarhome.com
System or plan to meet objectives or problem solve.
washington.edu
(voir Stratégie) General and well established plan, consisting of a group of ingenious and brightly assembled operations, aimed at the best attainment of a goal while considering a situation for which the principal parameter are known.
erudium.polymtl.ca
A startegy is a long term plan for sucess, to achieve an advantage. In force terms this is the key milestones and targets for the coming year. These are based upon the Governments PPAF requirements.
devon-cornwall.police.uk
A long-term plan that influences and directs all business functions.
A long-range plan for achieving a goal.
glencoe.com
With respect to option investments, a preconceived, logical plan of position selection and follow-up action.
mastersoequity.com
In general, the plan or policy for arbitrating between multiple, concurrent requests for the use of a device. Specifically in disk device drivers, the policy for scheduling multiple, concurrent disk block-read and block-write requests.
cs.wfu.edu
A long term plan, known as a flood defence management strategy, is developed and sets out the policy and objectives for flood defence taking into account a broad range of local interests and issues.
suffolkestuaries.co.uk
Test strategies are normally comments within test files which explain the approach used by the test developer to test an assertion. The overall approach for testing grouped elements of functionality should be included within the test suite design. Also known as tactic.
unisoft.com
in investments, the selection of a mix of investments in different asset classes in order to achieve specific investment objectives. Factors contributing to an investment strategy include time horizon and risk tolerance.
pbucc.org
A plan of action that anticipates barriers and resources in relation to achieving a specific objective [G&K
bestpractices-healthpromotion.com
A course of action, prescribed or descriptive, that is enacted to attain desirable future states or avoid unpleasant ones using existing and anticipated resources. Alternatively, strategy can be defined as a plan, an emergent pattern of behavior over time, a position of an organization in an environment, a perspective of an organization. s fundamental way of doing things, or a ploy designed to outwit an opponent. (Mintzberg)
intervista-institute.com
systematic plan for achieving a specific goal or result.
dpi.state.nc.us
Range and combination of activities and choices that people make in order to achieve their needs and livelihood goals. Characterised by a wide diversity geographically, across sectors, between and within household and over time. Access to assets, as well as structures and processes shape livelihood strategies.
ec.europa.eu
(1) The art of planning military operations; (2) What a firm does; (3) A firmâ€(tm)s long-term plan for attaining objectives. (4) an approach to achieving a particular end, or plan as to how an end may be achieved.
elsmar.com
Plan to achieve one's goals.
capegateway.gov.za
You are skilled in the arts of marshalling military forces into battle formations for the most tactical offensive and defensive advantages. You are able to look at terrain and determine effective attack strategies, defensive strategies and can look at the enemy's formations to determine strengths and weaknesses. You are well versed in the elements of 'classical' strategy and tactics (both the historical/theoretical and more practical aspects) as well as being able to fortify current buildings for optimal defense and to inspect others' defenses for weaknesses that you can exploit. A must skill for any engaged in any manner of warfare.
angelshood.stpworks.com
Planning how the army, air force and navy should be used in a war
a long-term, comprehensive, and integrated master plan that delineates the course of action an enterprise should follow to attain these objectives. Page 25
ucs.mun.ca
The over-alI plan for fire control or attack.
newcityfire.org
A strategy is a long term plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal most often "winning". Strategy is differentiated from tactics or immediate actions with resources at hand.
In game theory, a player's strategy, in a game or a business situation, is a complete plan of action for whatever situation might arise; this fully determines the player's behaviour. A player's strategy will determine the action the player will take at any stage of the game, for every possible history of play up to that stage.
In Neuro-linguistic programming, a strategy is a mental sequence used to achieve a goal. Strategies are usually described in a sequence of sensory-specific terms of the representational systems and submodalities employed. They may include alternatives, fall-back strategies, and the like.
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Keywords: hypotheses, ause, kaplan, norton, guesses
a s et of hypotheses about c ause and effect
music-records-cds.com
a set of hypotheses about cause and effect
ashridge.org.uk
(1) Hypotheses or educated guesses that propose the direction an organization should go to fulfil its vision and maximize the possibility of its future success. (2) Unique and sustainable ways by which organizations create value. (from Kaplan & Norton). Answers the question, "Are we doing the right things?"
balancedscorecard.org
Keywords: approach, outcome, antagonists, opportunistic, sequence
Related Terms: Tactic, Strategy, Strategies, Goal, Strategic planning, Scenario planning, Theory of constraints, Strategy map, Planning, Scenario, Organizational learning, Bottom-up investing, Approach, Alignment, Management plan, Balanced scorecard, Tactics, Management by objectives, Critical success factors, Chapter 8, Toc, Game theory, Technology, Goals, Creative thinking, Objective, Strategic, Goal, Goal, Strategic objective, Objectives, Hoshin kanri, Strategic plan, Recovery strategy, Knowledge management, Performance management, Best practice, Strategy, Visioning, Bottom up, Brainstorming, Organizational design, Programme, Communication strategy, Milestones, Roadmap , Methodology, Goal, Aims, Outcome
A sequencing of thinking-behaving to obtain an outcome or create an experience, the structure of subjectivity ordered in a linear model.
advancedperception.com
A sequence of mental and behavioral representations which leads to a specific outcome; e.g. decision, learning, motivation, specific skills.
nlpco.com
The general or specific approach to investing that an individual, institution, or fund manager employs.
getfolio.com
Approach taken that will affect the overall direction of the organization and will establish the organization's future environment.
it.csumb.edu
a forecasting rule that generates a prediction of the next winning outcome based on knowledge of the recent history of winning choices
ddj.com
a longer-term approach taken to create an outcome
zencoach.citymax.com
a set of objectives, policies, and plans that, taken together, define the scope of the enterprise and its approach to survival and success
faculty.babson.edu
a specific order and sequence of internal and external processes or internal and external experiences that consistently produce a specific outcome
nlp.com
The approach or means by which an organization intends to accomplish a goal.
energy.ca.gov
how an individual approaches a task. A "tool" that can be used by learners to help them understand or work with a concept.
saskschools.ca
The general or over-all approach to the fight based on the pre-existing time/space relationships between the antagonists. There are 5 strategies.
lightlink.com
a particular's approach to investing, based on his or her tolerance for risk and the returns he or she expects to earn.
stocksandmutualfunds.com
A specific investment approach used to manage a portfolio.
The investment approach a manager takes to reach the fund's objectives. For example, Global Macro is a strategy within the Opportunistic style of hedge funds. Strategy and style [often] used interchangeably.
iperform.com
The overall approach to be employed when implementing the optimum solution.
lindsaymckennaltd.com
Keywords: traverse, graph, accomplish, advocacy, tailored
Related Terms: Strategies, Goal, Strategy, Alignment, Target , Strategic planning, Tactic, Planning, Strategic plan, Programme, Goal, Strategy, Goal, Strategy map, Program, Management by objectives, Strategic, Objective, Critical success factors, Objectives, Goals, Theory of constraints, Mission, Strategic objective, Relevance, Goal, Toc, Goal, Outcome, Aims, Plan , Results, Project, Scenario, Recovery strategy, Tactics, Action plan, Technology, Strategies, Management plan, Critical success factor, Policy deployment, Effectiveness, Communication strategy, Action plans, Goal, Needs assessment, Capacity development, Corporate plan
The means employed to reach the objective – e.g., advocacy, education, care etc.
worldbank.org
The means to accomplish a specific benchmark objective. It is the cluster of mutually supported, integrated programs and activities, both formal and informal, which are tailored to meet the needs of the target population and are coordinated among multiple organizations and community networks for positive results. It is directed toward decreasing risk factors, and increasing and strengthening protective factors.
gafcp.org
a direction on how to traverse the Object Graph
ccs.neu.edu
a type of graph that specifies how a traversal should be created given a Class Graph
The general direction selected to accomplish incident objectives set by the Incident Commander.
training.fema.gov
This is a direction which we believe will best take us to an objective. It is like the route we set out to follow in reaching a destination on a map. When we adopt a strategy, we automatically are committing the various kinds of financial resources required to implement it.
sdnhm.org
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Keywords: stratagem, artifice
The use of stratagem or artifice.
Keywords: solve, doku, conceived, problem, decoding
an algorithm that solves Su Doku problems
sudoku.sourceforge.net
a well-conceived means to solve a problem
oneocean.org
A method used to problem solve for decoding of words, or for comprehension of text.
int.cysd.k12.pa.us
A method or system of steps used to solve problems.(See problem solving strategies)
numbernut.com
Keywords: panoptic, certeau, triumph, circumscribed, adversaries
A verbal picture of the future in a specific part of a particular Foundation. Twenty to thirty Strategies in each Foundation will provide a more detailed definition of each Foundation Vision. There are approximately five Priority Strategies for each Foundation. An example of a Strategy is "Increase the graduation rate."
planningforpaulding.org
According to de Certeau: "the calculus of force-relationships when a subject of will and power can be isolated from an environment," and assuming "a place that can be circumscribed as proper and serve as the basis for generating relations with an exterior distinct." For de Certeau, political, economic, and scientific rationality has been constructed on the strategic model, a calculus of force-relationships which assumes a place of its own, its "proper" place with a distinct exterior. (its competitors, adversaries, "objects" of research, etc.) This "proper" place is a triumph over time, a mastery of time through the foundation of an autonomous place. It is also a mastery of places through sight, making possible a panoptic practice.
earthshine.org
Keywords: tzu, immutable, timeless, war, surprise
an economic war against America
freerepublic.com
Is an immutable Big Picture look at a problem that focuses upon the entire forest and not individual trees. Military concepts such as objective, offensive, simplicity, unity of command, mass, economy of force, maneuver, surprise, and security represent the timeless principles of strategy. Why do you think Sun Tzu's The Art of War has been a best seller for thousands of years and translated into every imaginable language? Because it teaches strategy and the lessons of strategy are timeless. They are bound to our very nature as humans.
alanemrich.com
Keywords: behaviour, limitless, tote, exit, predetermined
a predetermined behavioural policy, e
humanities.mq.edu.au
the specific elements and precise order of the steps that make up a thought process or behaviour. Can include any and all of the following in limitless combinations: all representational systems, internal and external information, internal state, internal process, external behaviour, and utilises the phases Trigger, Operate, Test and Exit (known as the TOTE). A strategy is what let's you know when to start, what to do first, what to do next, and how you know when you are finished. Individuals have many different strategies for different contexts. Some strategies are very effective and useful, others are less so, but it is possible to change a strategy if a more efficient or effective one is desired.
leadervision.com.au
Keywords: tommy, solitaire, sir, cousin, game
a function that takes the current game state, and generates a "score" function
gamedev.net
a set of instructions that a player could give to a friend or program on a computer so that the friend or computer could play the game on her behalf
levine.sscnet.ucla.edu
In game theory, a policy for playing a game.
big.mcw.edu
Strategy is a solitaire card game which uses a deck of 52 playing cards. It belongs to the same family as Sir Tommy and Calculation, and this can be regarded as the more difficult cousin of Sir Tommy.
Keywords: travian, smarter, broadest, way, benchmarks
Related Terms: Approach, Tactic, Creative thinking, Strategy, Strategies, Brand strategy, Marketing concept, Chapter 8, Creative, Brainstorm, Brainstorming, Marketing strategy, Game theory, Tactics, Strategy, Strategy map, Prioritize, Social marketing, Leader, Procedure, Scenario planning, Organizational design, Obs, Policy deployment, Theory of constraints, Strategies, Internal marketing, Balanced scorecard, Scenario, Endeavor, Brand management, Method, Goal, Strategic planning, Toc, Entrepreneurship, Competitive intelligence, Hoshin kanri, Technology, Knowledge management, Recovery strategy, Contingency theory, Systems thinking, Evaporating cloud, Innovation, Divergent thinking, Concept development, Critical success factors, Corporate strategy
a mathematical algorithm designed to work in the auto execution platform in such a way that it creates an auto buy and execute order and sell and execute order with a risk control stock loss and execute order based on the certain mathematical criteria
strategybot.brinkster.net
a smarter way of doing health insurance
chcchoices.org
a way of organizing resources
btobsearch.barnesandnoble.com
a way to meet a need and deals with specific people being asked for specific things
cnvc.org
a way you play Travian
dhost.info
A way to reach benchmarks.
mofact.org
The way in which a brand advances.
stealingshare.com
in the broadest sense, a specific way in which something is to be done
oup.com
Keywords: tradestation, easylanguage, quorum, rule, circumstances
a little program that makes a selection from the available rules and defines the order and position in the tree for applying the rules
a rule giving each quorum an access probability
citeseer.ist.psu.edu
a set of rules that determines which of the options (cooperate, defect, or leave) a player will adopt under a specified set of circumstances
jasss.soc.surrey.ac.uk
Used in TradeStation - Sets of rules or instructions in EasyLanguage that performs one or more tasks based on price data and can generate buy and sell signals.
traderassistant.net
Keywords: staring, laundry, elicited, streamlining, victim
The science of streamlining tasks by moving your eyes in certain patterns. Bad strategies can be elicited by staring into the victim's eyes and repeating over and over "How do you decide it's time to fold the laundry?" until they give up in exhaustion and come right out and admit their deficiencies.
nlpinfo.com
Keywords: scorecard, manoeuvre, advantage, pursues, debated
Describes the differentiating activities an organization pursues to gain competitive advantage. Situated at the center of the Balanced Scorecard system, all performance measures should align with the organization's strategy. Strategy remains one of the most widely discussed and debated topics in the world of modern organizations.
senalosa.com
The use of manoeuvre and movement to obtain an advantage over an opposing army.
archives.gov.on.ca
Keywords: opto, pac, debugged, overview, automation
an overview to provide a general direction
kenstone.net
In PAC Control, a set of instructions or commands that directs an automation process. A strategy is a control program or application developed in PAC Control, then downloaded to an Opto 22 controller. Once downloaded and debugged, the strategy runs independently on the controller.
opto22.com
Keywords: implement, sacrificial, unlock, consulting, focusing
a decision to implement a certain general manner of playing, like going up through the middle of the board, focusing on the corners, drawing the opponent in with sacrificial offerings and so forth
rebirthofreason.com
a particular example of implementing that Principle
draftguide.com
Within the Business Consulting capability group, Strategy develops and implements strategies that unlock new sources of value for our clients.
careers3.accenture.com
Keywords: ambitions, talents, avenue, recognition, best
a recognition that the best talents and ambitions also need to find the right avenue
Keywords: soa, sap, huge, thing, endorsement
a way of describing how you are going to get things done
ctb.ku.edu
Keywords: exitpoint, target, trailing, fundamental, focus
a main focus, which might be on a specific target market, product opportunity, positioning statement, or some other important or fundamental element
tophosts.com
Any one of four strategies, Stop Loss, Break Even, Trailing Profit or Target Price used to calculate the ExitPoint of a security.
exitpoint.com
Keywords: heuristic, stimuli, unlike, abstract, concept
an abstract concept, a heuristic device that (unlike thoughts) may be taken to link observable stimuli and responses
jom-emit.cfpm.org
Keywords: lollipops, filter, collection, above, settings
a collection of filter settings, such as the one above
saliu.com
a collection of filter values
a collection of such lollipops
home.earthlink.net
Keywords: tells, shuffle, predetermined, programme, minimizes
a predetermined programme of play' that tells
orencal.com
Any playing strategy that minimizes the house edge as much as possible without card counting, shuffle tracking, or dealer tells.
gypsyware.com
Keywords: victory, coherent, choices, series, leads
a coherent series of choices that leads to victory
nimblebooks.com
Keywords: maze, perfect, notice, granted, inside
a digital Inside, day then granted customers, with and perfect lives Maze are times of notice
foxkidsitalia.it
Keywords: idea, tap, framework, children, child
a framework of high level ideas and decisions
benmbartlett.com
a good idea long term but it does not allow the child to tap into the funds for the things they are likely to need first, a house, education for their children
coverrossiter.com
Keywords: das, vector, react, details, acts
a vector, which details the acts, with which the DA will react in response to all the (possible) acts by the other DAs
bobych.ru
Keywords: methodology, proposal, writing
In proposal writing, "Strategy" is usually the same as "Methodology."
lgi.osi.hu
Keywords: deliberate, read, student, guides, activity
a deliberate activity that guides a student to independently read for meaning
yale.edu
an activity used to help students increase reading abilities
sarasota.k12.fl.us
Keywords: behaviors, consciously, chosen, favored, pre
Behavior or behaviors that increase individual fitness, and therefore are favored by natural selection.
mnsu.edu
a behavior (or series of behaviors) that is consciously chosen
womensmedia.com
a pre-programmed behavioral policy
libertynet.org
Keywords: ongoing, ideally, project, aspects, activity
an ongoing series of activities that may include one or more projects
nwt.literacy.ca
An activity that defines the purpose of a web site. It is the activity that, ideally, drives all other aspects of a web project.
websitesthatfly.com
Keywords: pic, method, description, pattern, procedure
a method of programming that applies to specific group of PIC devices
kitsrus.com
A pattern or method for playing the hands.
videopokerguru.com
(... procedure, method) Another word for method; i.e. a description of what you have to do.
8886.co.uk
Keywords: usable, mind, project, designed
a re-usable project designed with AD/HD in mind
addplanner.com
Keywords: assemble, resources, your
a to assemble your resources
best-strategy.info
Keywords: intent, declaration, long, want, range
a declaration of intent, defining where you want to be in the long term
bewarethesharks.com
Long-range policy designed for a particular purpose.
ec.gc.ca
Keywords: opponent, move, player, determines, specification
a specification which determines for each move the opponent does what the player should do
planetmath.org
Keywords: programme, testing, defining, projects, levels
A high-level document defining the test levels to be performed and the testing within those levels for a programme (one or more projects).
ruleworks.co.uk
Keywords: correct, one
a correct one
lifeandmoney.com
Keywords: statements, express, collection
a collection of statements that express or
organizations.fabug.com

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European stocks break 4-day rally on Brexit trade talks, U.S. stimulus doubts
By Sruthi Shankar and Susan Mathew
FILE PHOTO: The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt
(Reuters) – European shares fell on Friday as doubts over a post-Brexit trade deal and a stimulus package in the United States capped gains at the end of a solid week.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index broke a four-day rally to end 0.4% lower, reversing gains that followed a surprise rise in German business morale in December.
The German DAX gave up gains of as much as 0.8% to end in the red. The Ifo institute's upbeat data came even as Europe's biggest economy went into a strict lockdown to contain a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Britain's exporter-heavy index lost 0.3%, despite a weaker pound after Britain and the European Union said they remained far apart on a number of issues and that it was becoming more likely they would fail to reach a trade agreement before a Dec. 31 deadline. [.L]
NYC's Economic Fallout from COVID with James Patchett, President and CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation
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"This is the real final crunch time, so that will likely effect the markets in a broader sense rather than just the pound play," said Connor Campbell, a financial analyst at Spreadex.
In the United States, Congress looked increasingly unlikely to meet a deadline to agree on $900 billion in fresh COVID-19 aid and instead may pass a third stopgap spending bill to keep the government from shutting down at midnight.
"Markets are heading into the weekend with these two big unknowns. Investors may not get to react until Monday morning because the answer, especially for Brexit, might be between Sunday and Monday morning," Campbell said.
The STOXX 600 ended the week with a 1.5% gain, its sixth week in the black in seven.
Optimism around vaccine rollouts in Britain and potential roll outs in other part of Europe before the year-end, as well as progress in U.S. stimulus talks underpinning hopes of a global economic recovery, lifted sentiment this week.
Travel & leisure stocks slipped on Friday, with British Airways-owner IAG down 2.1% after a media report that it had agreed to buy Spanish carrier Air Europa for 500 million euros ($612.55 million).
In M&A moves, Dutch health technology firm Philips rose 1.7% after it agreed to buy U.S. cardiac diagnostics and monitoring firm BioTelemetry in a deal worth $2.8 billion.
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Today I have choosen to be a "dark lady". Probably because of the weather and coldness...brrr.
I am wearing my new (actually not new, because it's from second-hand shop) leather skirt decorated by myself with a little colourful diamonds ! And also I finally found my favourite hat with a plenty of pearls, yeeey !
So take a look and keep in touch !
the hat is beautiful where did you bought it ?
Thanks again for your lovely comments !
and the coat is also awesome!
Nu tikrai sauniai atrodai! Kiek ziurinejau foto tavo vieninteles uzkliuvo, visi derinukai super :) Sekmes !


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Dashtagan (, also Romanized as Dashtagān) is a village in Kalashtar Rural District, in the Central District of Rudbar County, Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 109, in 35 families.

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Populated places in Rudbar County

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BRIEFING: The DCGS-MC is the Marine Corps component of the new web-based, joint services network that will function as a single enterprise system for rapidly receiving, processing, exploiting and disseminating a wide range of multiservice and national intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) sensor data and products. DCGS-MC will be interoperable with the DCGS elements of the other services. The services will share a core infrastructure called the DCGS Integration Backbone, a set of common interface standards and network tools and services that will allow data sharing and collaboration among the joint services and the intelligence community. DCGS-MC geo-intelligence will focus on geospatial intelligence capabilities. Future enhancements via incremental capability insertions will focus on the delivery of all-source fusion and signals intelligence capabilities in following years.
BRIEFING: The IAS family of systems provides the all-source analysis capabilities for the Marine Corps ISR Enterprise.
Applications are designed to enhance the analytical process and promote rapid dissemination of real- or near-real-time intelligence products. The IAS uses a three-tiered approach for receiving, parsing and analyzing information from multiple sources to fuse and disseminate all-source intelligence products and threat warnings. Tier I, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) IAS, is a mobile system that supports the MEF Command Element. Tier II is the Intelligence Operations Server that supports intelligence operations at the major subordinate commands within the divisions, regiments, wings and groups.
Tier III is the Intelligence Operations Workstation that supports intelligence operations at the battalion, squadron and company levels using client/server and web-based technology to network with intelligence sections and units at higher echelons. The Intelligence Workstation also can function as a standalone workstation in a disconnected or degraded communication environment.
Units (MEUs), wings (down to the squadron), ground reconnaissance units and infantry sniper platoons. MSIDS provides cameras for intelligence gathering and is fielded to intelligence, tank, artillery, engineer and assault amphibious vehicle battalions, as well as chemical, biological incident response forces and civil affairs sections. MSIDS offers the capability to digitize analog video from airframes and provides the tools to edit imagery and brief intelligence products.
TACTICAL REMOTE SENSOR SYSTEM (TRSS) BRIEFING: The TRSS program provides a ground surveillance capability for continuous, unattended, remote, all-weather detection, location determination and monitoring of enemy activity. Current detection methods include seismic, acoustic, magnetic and imaging (thermal and electro-optical). This includes the integration of satellite communications and long-range imager cameras.
COMPOSITE TRACKING NETWORK (CTN) BRIEFING: The CTN is an adaptation of the Navy's Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) for Marine Corps sensors, weapons and command and control ( C2) systems. CTN distributes composite tracking data and fire-control quality data to C2 nodes and weapon systems in the network. Initial operational capability (IOC) was achieved in March 2011 with the fielding of two systems to Marine Air Control Squadron Two. The Approved Acquisition Objective (AAO) for CTN is 10 systems; full operational capability was achieved in 2014. CTN currently is in the Operations and Support phase of its life cycle.
BRIEFING: The CIHEP provides each counterintelligence and human intelligence company in the Marine Corps with the capability to rapidly collect, process and disseminate intelligence information in support of the MAGTF. Each suite is designed to provide integrated, standardized and interoperable information and communication systems, as well as specialized equipment to conduct the full spectrum of intelligence and technical collection operations. CIHEP also includes a Technical Surveillance Countermeasures capability designed to detect, locate, identify, neutralize and exploit a wide variety of adversarial penetration technologies that are used to obtain unauthorized access to classified and sensitive information.


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HMAS Darwin Seizes 449 Kilograms of Heroin
HMAS Darwin operating in the Indian Ocean in international waters, 40 nautical miles off the east coast of Somalia, intercepted a suspected drug smuggling dhow on 13 May 2014, seizing 449 kilograms of heroin with an estimated street value of $132 million dollars.
Darwin's Commanding Officer, Commander Terry Morrison, said the seizure removed a major source of funding for terrorist and criminal networks which included Al Qaeda, the Taliban and Al-Shabaab.
"I am very proud of the hard work and determination of the ship's company in HMAS Darwin during a particularly long and challenging interdiction," Commander Morrison said.
"Due to the hard work of many previous ships deploying to this region, we have been very successful in intercepting illegal narcotics smuggling."
Darwin's boarding party discovered the hidden drugs contained in 20 bags each weighing between 20 to 25 kilograms.
As part of Operation SLIPPER, HMAS Darwin is deployed on patrol under tasking to the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and the UK led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150.
Commander of Operation SLIPPER in the Middle East Area of Operations, Major General Craig Orme, said Australia's commitment to the CMF contributed to the Indian Ocean's security and the trade which flowed through it which was important to global, regional and Australian strategic interests.
"HMAS Darwin has made a considerable impact on the drug smuggling networks operating in the Indian Ocean. This is an excellent outcome and highlights the good work being conducted by ADF members on Operation Slipper," Major General Orme said.
CTF 150 is responsible for enforcing maritime security in the Middle East and Indian Ocean regions to counter terrorist acts and related illegal activities, which terrorists use to fund or conceal their movements.
Commander of CTF 150, Commodore Jeremy Blunden of the Royal Navy, said the drug haul was the CMF's seventh significant seizure this year.
"The interception of heroin traffic is an important part of the work of the CMF as some of the profit from the trafficking of heroin goes to extremist and terrorist organisations," Commodore Blunden said.
The CMF works to defeat terrorism, prevent piracy, encourage regional engagement, reduce illegal trafficking of people and drugs, and promote the maritime environment as a safe place for mariners with legitimate business.
HMAS Darwin has conducted several previous drug seizures including over 1 tonne of heroin with an estimated street value of $289 million dollars. HMAS Darwin is the 57th individual Royal Australian Navy ship deployment to the Middle East Area of operations since 1990.
Press Release, May 15, 2014; Image: Australian Navy
Posted on May 15, 2014 with tags 449, Darwin, Heroin, HMAS, Kilograms, Naval, Navy, News by topic, Seizes.
Colombian Navy Seizes 40 Kilograms of Cocaine
Units of the Colombian Navy seized 39.8 kilograms of cocaine found aboard the bulk carrier "Ping May" ...
Colombian Navy Seizes 505 Kilograms of Cocaine
The Colombian Navy, together with the Colombian Air Force, seized 505 kilograms of cocaine in an operation against ...
Units of the Colombian Navy seized 196 kilograms of cocaine aboard a "Corvina" type vessel which was ...
Kenya Navy Seizes 343 Kilograms of Heroin
Kenya Navy seized 343 kilograms of heroin off Mombasa, Kenya, two weeks ago. According to Anadolu Agency, ...
Sri Lanka Navy Seizes 72 Kilograms of Cannabis
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HMAS Darwin's Efforts Recognized
HMAS Darwin's contribution to operations in the Middle East was formally recognised during a visit to the ship on 2 ...
Colombian Navy Seizes 195 Kg of Cocaine Hydrochloride
During an operation carried out north of Bahia Solano (Chocó), the Colombian Navy seized 195 kilograms of cocaine ...
HMAS Darwin Seizes USD 250 Mln Worth of Drugs
HMAS Darwin has struck again against drug smugglers, intercepting another vessel in the Arabian Sea and seizing ...
Sri Lanka Navy Seizes 3.5 Kilograms of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Naval troops attached to SLNS Agbo of the Northern Naval Command on information received recovered 3.5 ...
Sri Lanka Navy Seizes 175 Kilograms of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Naval troops attached to SLNS Vijaya of the North Western Naval Command on information received arrested ...
HMS Somerset and HMAS Darwin Meet
HMS Somerset and HMAS Darwin, the two top naval crime fighters in the Indian Ocean have met and shared their ...
HMS Somerset Seizes 60 Kilograms of Heroin
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Australian Navy Ship Seizes 786 Kilograms of Narcotics
HMAS Darwin has again intercepted a suspected drug smuggling vessel operating in international waters, seizing 786 ...
HMAS Darwin Seizes, Destroys 1032 Kilograms of Heroin
On the eve of Anzac Day commemorations, Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Darwin seized and destroyed more than ...
Another Drug Haul for HMAS Darwin
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You can enjoy everything from the beach to the countryside and beyond on a break at a Lincolnshire holiday park. The area gives access to some lovely stretches of coast, ideal for a fun family beach holiday. Inland, some genuinely unspoilt countryside awaits, and a host of pretty towns and villages keep you occupied.
With accommodation in the form of a caravan or lodge holiday home, Lincolnshire holiday parks are well equipped to facilitate both your fun and relaxation as a family, with excellent amenities provided within the parks themselves.
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If you fancy exploring historical fascinations, there are numerous within easy reach, including the fantastic city of Lincoln itself. This area has been the scene for much dramatic English history, as the many buildings and sites testify.
A Lincolnshire holiday park allows you to create the perfect combination of activities on a UK holiday.
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Q: Python requests post clyp.it upload file I am trying to upload an audio file to the clyp.it web service. The api is described here: http://clyp.it/api . The relevant excerpt:
Uploads are done via a multipart/form-data POST. Consider the following form:
<form action="http://upload.clyp.it/upload" enctype="multipart/form-data" method="post">
    <input type="file" name="audioFile">
    <input type="submit" value="Send to Clyp">
</form>

It will create a request that looks like this:
POST http://upload.clyp.it/upload HTTP/1.1
Host: upload.clyp.it
Connection: keep-alive
Content-Type: multipart/form-data; boundary=---------------------------21632794128452
Content-Length: 5005
-----------------------------21632794128452
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="audioFile"; filename="MyAudioFile.mp3"
Content-Type: audio/mpeg
(Audio file data goes here)

I am able to upload the file by creating a html file with the above form block inside. I wish to be able to upload this file via python. I've been trying to do so using the 'requests' module (http://docs.python-requests.org/en/latest/)
I've tried this:
clyp_file_upload_url = 'https://upload.clyp.it/upload'
music_mp3 = open('/home/jinal/Downloads/music.mp3', 'rb')
send_files = {'audioFile':music_mp3}
r = requests.post(clyp_file_upload_url, files=send_files)
print(r.status_code)

It returns a generic 500 error. I suspect I am not building the post request correctly. How should I do it?

A: You need to set the Content-Type for each uploaded file in the files dictionary argument to requests.post(), i.e.
clyp_file_upload_url = 'http://upload.clyp.it/upload'
music_mp3 = open('/home/jinal/Downloads/music.mp3', 'rb')
send_files = {'audioFile': ('music.mp3', music_mp3, 'audio/mpeg')}
r = requests.post(clyp_file_upload_url, files=send_files)
print(r.status_code)

>>> from pprint import pprint
>>> pprint(r.json())
{u'AudioFileId': u'5jahwd0y',
 u'Description': u'#Me #TestOfMp3File #Other',
 u'Duration': 12.408,
 u'Latitude': None,
 u'Longitude': None,
 u'Message': None,
 u'Mp3Url': u'http://a.clyp.it/5jahwd0y.mp3',
 u'OggUrl': u'http://a.clyp.it/5jahwd0y.ogg',
 u'PlaylistId': u'0kpvbr1j',
 u'PlaylistUploadToken': u'd5ec65e0e197d5fe45e7b18371a2e1f0',
 u'SecureMp3Url': u'https://s3.amazonaws.com/a.clyp.it/5jahwd0y.mp3',
 u'SecureOggUrl': u'https://s3.amazonaws.com/a.clyp.it/5jahwd0y.ogg',
 u'Successful': True,
 u'Title': u'Me - Test of MP3 File',
 u'Url': u'http://clyp.it/5jahwd0y'}

*

*Note that the URI scheme should be http, not https.

A: It looks like some assumption about request format on their side. I would guess error may be caused by lack of filename. Try:
send_files = {'audioFile': ('music.mp3', music_mp3)}

and see if it solves your problem.

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Q: Joomla session variable not found in a php I am setting a session variable in an Article:
 $session->set('test' , 'testing' );

As long as I stay within other Joomla modules and articles I can read it without problem.
$db = $session->get('test' , '' );

But when I execute a php that is called by a XMLHttpRequest within a Javascript (everything in the same folder), it doesnt find the session variable and returns the default value.
What am I missing?

A: If you want to declare those session values are variables you can read from anywhere in Joomla you should be using the setUserState and getUserState methods.
For example if you want to set a session variable named test your could do this:
$app = JFactory::getApplication();
$app->setUserState('test','my test value');

Then if you want to call that anywhere else in Joomla just set it to a variable using getUserState like this:
$app = JFactory::getApplication();
$mySessionVariable = $app->getUserState('test');
echo $mySessionVariable;

Here is a link to the session state variables documentation for Joomla:
Joomla User State Variables


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Die Reinhardskirche wurde im damaligen Dorf Kesselstadt, einem heute zu Hanau gehörenden Stadtteil, 1734 unter der Regentschaft von Graf Johann Reinhard III. – daher der Name – als lutherische Kirche erbaut. Sie enthielt auch eine Schulstube und eine Schulmeisterwohnung.

Die Reinhardskirche war die zweite Kirche von Kesselstadt. Die mittelalterliche Dorfkirche war im Ende des 16. Jahrhunderts reformiert geworden. Sie stand im Bereich der heutigen Friedenskirche. Mit der Hanauer Union von 1818 wurde diese konfessionelle Doppelstruktur überflüssig. Die Kirche wurde nun für gottesdienstliche Zwecke aufgegeben. Um die zuvor nach den Konfessionen benannten Kirchengebäude weiter unterscheiden zu können, wurde das der "Lutherischen Kirche" nun "Reinhardskirche" genannt. 1837–1838 erfolgte der Einbau einer Ratsstube, einer Schulstube und einer Lehrerwohnung. 1976 wurde das Gebäude zum Bürgerhaus umgebaut.

Literatur
Karl Dielmann: Zur Baugeschichte der Reinhardskirche in Hanau-Kesselstadt. Neues Magazin für Hanauische Geschichte 7 (1981) H. 3, 127–132.
Karl Dielmann: Reinhardskirche aus Wilhelmsbader Basalt. Die vormals lutherische Kirche in Kesselstadt und die Umbaumaßnahmen der Jahre 1837/38; o. O.; o. J.
 Kathrin Ellwardt: Die Reinhardskirche in Kesselstadt. In: Neues Magazin für Hanauische Geschichte (2011) = Mitteilungen des Hanauer Geschichtsvereins 1844 e.V., S. 43–59.
Caroline Grottker: Lutherische Kirchen in der Grafschaft Hanau-Münzenberg unter Graf Johann Reinhard III. (1712-1736) [unveröffentlichte Magisterarbeit am Fachbereich Philologie und Kunstwissenschaften der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main]. Frankfurt 1984, S. 67–71.

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Kirchengebäude in Europa
Kirchengebäude in Hanau
Kulturdenkmal in Hanau
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Erbaut in den 1730er Jahren


Located in the Badger State, as of the 2010 census, New London had a population of 6,745. This makes New London the ninety-eighth-most populous city in the state of Wisconsin.
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A President used to represent a Leader whose nationalism and pride drove him to want more than anything to see this country rise up within the context of greatness. Not that we have to be supreme, but that we are built on a core of beliefs and morality that represents strength and commitment and honor. Throughout history we have had some Presidents who strove for this – and some who seemed more determined to succeed at an 'agenda'.
Franklin D Roosevelt came into office facing The Great Depression and WWII. He didn't blame the previous administration, he didn't cry foul, he didn't need a teleprompter or an ear mike to tell him what to say, he saw People and the best way to mobilize was to ask everyone to help him in this cause.
Facing the crisis, he implemented relief and recovery initiatives, pushed legislation to help resuscitate a dead economy, a dead manufacturing sector, and a dead industry. He created the New Deal, held fireside chats and gave hope! "There is nothing to fear, but fear itself" – was the motto that gave him respect, for everyone knew that his own test in fear came when he lost the use of his legs from polio. And he CHOSE to rise above it and not succumb to fear!
He was a man who represented WE The People, Our Country, and ideologies of working together in a mobilized community effort.
Our GOP candidates don't have that heart. Their agenda is weak, it is filled with rhetoric that no one believes because it comes from the same rhetoric we've been hearing for decades! No one has faith in their words as they remain – blanks. Pistol whipping, empty, blanks. And yet, they continue to ram the same junk down our throats knowing we are done! Which makes them just look idiotic. Are you listening or is your 'agenda' your issue because We The People are not falling?
The only reason Trump has garnered support is because the people hear his somewhat muted cry for Our Country and The People behind the dearth of crass verbiage and a sharp tongue.
Amazingly articulate, Reagan gave a speech on behalf of Barry Goldwater in 1964 that is worthy of memorization. "A Time For Choosing" was about the shift in our country wherein Socialism had silently begun to take over. So subtle, most Americans had not even noticed. The same Socialism we had sought to defeat in Russia and Nazi Germany, had dug its tentacles into American lives and livelihoods.
Today, most people don't even understand what Socialism means, what it decries, what it absorbs, and what it kills – Freedom.
Reagan saw the path that we were following and succinctly sought to warn us of the impending disaster. Goldwater lost the election to Lyndon Johnson who had been Kennedy's choice for Vice President. A vote for Johnson symbolized a vote for the now deceased Kennedy.
What would it take for a GOP candidate to win today? A stance that is built on a core of integrity, honor, and strength, a stance that believes in this country and has a means for recreating our nationalism. A stance that brings The People together, rather than divides. A stance that has a clear understanding of who and what our enemy is, and will vow to eliminate that threat – period.
Unfortunately, what we see on the debate stage is pandering, mud slinging, and bullying and we are left shaking our heads and grumbling.
What is a Leader? He is someone who is not ruled by fear. He is someone confident and clear headed. He is someone whose integrity is unquestionable. He is someone who believes in our country through The People, and seeks to create a community rather than sectarian division. He Leads without confusing dictating with leading. He is someone we Trust implicitly.
What if instead of telling us about Obama's failures, the GOP candidate gave us ways we could regain our strength? What if instead of bemoaning Obama and Hillary, we didn't give them the time of day as they aren't worthy of our mention? What if instead of fearing Trump, they saw how to capitalize on his platform of 'Truth' and make it better, more honest, more respectful, more strong!
What is the answer right now? Regaining pride in our government, pride in our President, and pride in our country. Who should be our mentors? Certainly not the elite, certainly not Hollywood, certainly not the corrupted CEO's who lavish indiscriminately on themselves. Take a lesson from Goldwater. Take a lesson from Reagan. Take a lesson from FDR!
Merkel may have made a few mistakes, but she made them holding to her integrity. Putin may have made some mistakes, but he did it from his unswerving Nationalism. What if, we actually had a Leader that made us feel safe and worthy and strong?
So Putin and Trump are trading compliments and MSNBC is in a tizzy!
WOW – how heinous, our president would never, ever do such an awful thing… Oh wait… well he was a cocaine user and dealer, he has invaded Ukraine and ousted the then elected president, Yanokovich, which resulted in their economy plummeting into oblivion, their land raized by bombs, and their people dead and wounded, and he has offered asylum to peoples who were apparent terrorists resulting in multiple civilian deaths here in the US. Oops.
Putin shared enthusiasm for the Trump stating he sees Trump as 'bright and talented' and thinks they would get along fine.
First, why do people like Trump when all the statistics support his less than stellar attitude and style? I have asked many this question and the resounding answer is always the same – they don't trust anyone else. No one. Just because a politician can orate circles around another, doesn't necessarily equate to 'honesty or integrity or ethics'. We simply need to look at the smiles and rhetoric of Obama's first campaign to realize this inalienable truth. And while he promised 'change', I doubt this is the change most Americans thought their vote would buy.
We end the year 2015 on a somber note of debt – $18.1 trillion to be exact – $8 trillion of which was added under the Obama regime. Sixty seven percent of our debt was added under President Obama. It wouldn't be so awful if we had something to show for it like – an incredibly well stocked transparent military – authentically budgeted and secure, or an economy that was raging ahead ready to put the screws to that deficit, or an 'affordable' Affordable Care Act, or even a charitable powerhouse known throughout the world for our good deeds…. But we don't have that, we just have – debt.
What Putin did give his country was a nationalism that we envy. He gave them his word and it means 'his Word'. He gave them his unconditional support, his unconditional authority, a leadership that is powerful and meaningful and when people feel jealous – they attack. Obama doesn't have Putin's charisma or tactical intellect. Kerry doesn't have Lavrov's incredible leadership and insight and calm.
And while I was reading about the women in Libya, when I looked at their faces, when I read their words, I learned something very powerful – they support their country and have no desire whatsoever of leaving. There are immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, but if you were to ask, the majority would want their own country – not ours, not yours, but theirs. And when we meddle, and pin prick, and uproot, the result has not EVER proven positive. So this meddling clause of the US in uprooting governments, coups and such so as to institute a 'new and improved government', has worldly, widely – backfired to the nth degree.
The Ukrainians, the people, want 'their' country, they don't want ours. The Syrians want their country. The Yemenis. The Lebanese. The Iranians. And this would seem to be the lesson that MSNBC and it's followers miss, the media in every other country around the world views ours as pathetic. They view us as idiots for believing the drivel. They view Obama as a puppet and his policies as idiotic and perilous. What countries? It is beyond that and now is 'continents', as in: Europe – Asia – South America – the people, not the media as in WE the PEOPLE.
We are so indoctrinated into believing the media and the politicians that we no longer understand – the people.
So when Trump takes the lead and all the intellects are confounded – understand that we have crossed the line, the boundaries, the ethic, the morality – and people are afraid. They are afraid at the ugly, ugly spiral that Obama has created for our Great Country, and the evolution of that chaos is growing uglier with every day.
Guns? That's protection from the policies of our government. Anger – that's reaction to the heinous lies of our government.
So next time MSNBC wants to attack Putin – wants to attack Trump – they had better take heed, because Matthew 7:5 is alive!