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Definitive Healthcare Corp. (NASDAQ:DH) receives a consensus rating of 'Hold' from analysts.
Definitive Healthcare Corp. (NASDAQ:DH – Get Rating) has been given an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the nine rating agencies currently covering the stock, reports MarketBeat Ratings. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four with a buy rating for the company. The average 1-year target price set by analysts who updated their coverage of the stock over the last year is $19.63.
DH has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Credit Suisse Group lowered its price target on Definitive Healthcare to $19.00 from $24.00 and gave the stock a neutral rating in a research note on Friday, November 4. Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on Definitive Healthcare to $21.00 from $23.00 and gave the company an overweight rating in a report on Friday, November 4th. Barclays lowered its price target on Definitive Healthcare to $18.00 from $23.00 in a report on Tuesday, October 11. Bank of America began reporting shares of Definitive Healthcare in a research report on Friday. They put the company at a "neutral" rating and price target of $13.00. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group lowered its price target on Definitive Healthcare to $17.00 from $31.00, giving the company a neutral rating in a report Monday, November 7th.
Institutional trade in ultimate healthcare
Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares in the company. Fred Alger Management LLC increased its position in Definitive Healthcare by 171.2% during the third quarter. Fred Alger Management LLC now owns 2,645,462 shares of the company's stock valued at $41,111,000 after purchasing an additional 1,669,892 shares last quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC increased its stake in Definitive Healthcare shares by 11.1% in the third quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC now owns 2,347,829 shares of the company's stock valued at $36,485,000 after purchasing an additional 235,359 shares last quarter. State Street Corp increased its ownership of Definitive Healthcare shares by 19.0% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 470,135 shares of the company's stock valued at $7,306,000 after purchasing an additional 75,108 shares last quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP acquired a new interest in Definitive Healthcare stock valued at $172,000 during the third quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Definitive Healthcare by 5.8% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 2,785,104 shares of the company's stock valued at $43,281,000 after purchasing an additional 153,827 shares last quarter.
Definite price development in healthcare
NASDAQ:DH shares opened at $12.52 on Friday. Definitive Healthcare has a 1 year low of $9.53 and a 1 year high of $33.39. The stock has a market cap of $1.32 billion, a P/E of -46.37 and a beta of 0.40. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $13.17 and its 200-day simple moving average is $18.60. The company has a current ratio of 3.31, a quick ratio of 3.31 and a debt to equity ratio of 0.18.
About Definitive Healthcare
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Definitive Healthcare Corp. together with its affiliates, offers commercial healthcare information in the United States. Its solutions provide information about healthcare providers and their activities to help its clients in an area ranging from product development to go-to-market planning to sales and marketing execution.
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The changing tide has also kept me in its wake, and I have found myself more and more craving the skirmish games - Malifaux, Frostgrave, TnT, and Infinity. That said, Bolt Action is such great fun and historical hurrah! I still enjoy 40k, but my craving is easily satiated these days, with Nagoya Hammer or one or two other games being a decent serving. I, too, look forward to trying 40k as a more 1-page type deal, and to playing a bit of Horus Heresy for a change. I do see myself continuing to reduce my 40k collection, though, my remaining unpainted Eldar and perhaps one other faction, most likely Tyranids I guess. Losing the Tyranids will be a little upsetting, but if there is one thing that takes up space, it's all those damn gribblies, especially the big ones. My Exodites are here to stay - to much sweat and tears and joy went into them to let them go. Plus, dinosaurs in space are just cooooool!
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A Fleck control valve oversees the backwash of the filter, renewing and resettling the media bed, and renews the air pocket in the top of the treatment tank.
Aeration turns "clear water" (ferrous) iron into "red water" (ferric) iron which is easily caught by a filter. With a Single Tank Aerator, both aeration and filtration can be performed in the same tank.
The smaller sizes of the Birm and Catalytic Carbon filters shown below are offered with either the Fleck 5600 or Fleck 2510 control. For Filox, which requires a robust backwash and allows higher service flow, we offer only the 2510. With Birm and Catalytic Carbon, only the 2510 is offered for larger-sized units. Both controls use identical Fleck SXT programming. Both are reliable, proven performers. The 2510 has larger inner surfaces, two motors instead of one, and is in general a tougher, freer-flowing valve, but the lower priced 5600 is an excellent performer at lower flow rates.
Highly effective single tank aeration/filtration units made with heavy-duty standard industry parts for the reduction of iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide in residential well water.
One of the most significant developments in recent years in the treatment of the persistent residential well water issues of iron and hydrogen sulfide is the development of aeration systems that put the filter and the aeration treatment in the same tank.
Air is one of the most effective treatments for well water with the problems of rotten egg odor and red and black staining. Air adds no chemicals to the water, requires no routine maintenance, and is inexpensive to apply.
Closed-tank aeration is a long established method for preparing iron, hydrogen sulfide, and manganese for removal by filtration. Closed tank aeration systems have until recently consisted of two separate treatment tanks: Air is introduced into the water in the first tank, then filtration of the "oxidized" particles is carried out in the second tank.
The treatment units described on this page perform both functions, aeration and filtration, in a single tank. This single tank system uses the filter tank itself to perform the aeration.
Single tank units require no electrical pumps, no solenoids, and no external venturis. Single tank units are compact, require little electricity, and are very easy to install, set up, and maintain. Most of all, they are very effective.
With our single tank aeration/filtration units, air is drawn into the treatment tank in the same way that brine is drawn into a water softener resin tank. During the nightly regeneration phase, air is pulled into the tank and water is expelled. As the tank refills with water, the air is compressed into a tight pocket that sits above the filter media. Water entering the tank sprays down through the air pocket, where contaminants are oxidized and prepared for removal by the filter media in the bottom 2/3 of the tank. In a single tank aeration system, the entire tank becomes an oxygen-rich chamber favorable to optimal performance by the filter media.
Pure Water Products Single Tank Aeration Systems are based on our years of experience with closed tank aeration (see our AerMax units). They feature the superb Fleck SXT 5600 and SXT 2510 air induction control systems. For the single tank units we also use the superior Vortech mineral tanks which need no gravel underbed and can save up to 30% of water needed for regenerating the unit. It's the best compact aeration unit we can build, and we feel that it's the best single tank unit on the market.
Single tank technology can be used with a variety of filter media. On this page we are presenting basic units with proven media, Birm and Centaur catalytic carbon, which work well with residential-sized aeration units and are very effective for contaminant levels to 5 to 8 ppm iron and hydrogen sulfide, and for service flow rates to seven or eight gallons per minute.
For all-around performance for high levels of iron/manganese and hydrogen sulfide, we offer Katalox Light units that can handle higher flow rates and higher contaminant levels. Katalox Light also serves well for dirt and sand reduction. It is more durable and has a longer service life than either catalytic carbon or Birm.
For more challenging water conditions with higher contaminant levels and where higher service flow rates are needed, we have Filox units. Filox is king of iron/manganese media, and following aeration it treats significant levels of hydrogen sulfide as well.
We can also provide specialized single tank units with other media, like Calcite, Zeolite, Filter Ag, coconut shell carbon, and Iron Blend. Information and pricing upon request.
The greatest single cause of failure of backwashing filters of all types is that the filter is too small to handle the required service flow or too large to be backwashed thoroughly with the output of the well. The filters on this page are sized for residential use. The service flow rates recommended are for stop and go household use. They are not intended for non-stop flow, as in an industrial application, or for the extended flow requirements of irrigation. Residential sizing allows a higher service flow than would be possible with continuous flow. The suggested service flow rates given below take liberties with traditional filter engineering, but we've found that they work well in residential situations.
The backwash rate is more serious. Be sure you don't buy a filter that requires more backwash water than your well can put out. The filter will eventually fail. If in doubt, test your well's output.
If your application needs a higher flow rate, we have other aeration options. Please call.
Most filters sold on this page come with drain tubing, a media funnel, and a stainless steel bypass valve. We program the valve before shipping and provide you with programming details and instructions for changing the programming. For the two larger Filox filters, which require more than 7 gpm backwash flow, no drain piping is provided.
Birm is a very popular moderate-duty iron treatment. It works especially well with aeration. Birm is relatively light and backwashes easily. It is effective with moderate amounts of iron, to up to seven or eight parts per million when conditions are right. It requires a pH of 6.8 or greater for iron reduction and 8 or more for effective removal of manganese. Birm is not effective with hydrogen sulfide. Birm does not work well with chlorination, but does extremely well with air. If you plan to chlorinate in front of the filter, Birm is not recommended.
Single tank Birm filters are recommended for wells with up to five or six parts per million iron where the pH is 6.8 or above and odor is not a significant problem.
Includes 1 cubic foot Birm, 9" X 48" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 5600 AIO control valve.
Includes 1 cubic foot Birm, 9" X 48" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 1.5 cubic feet Birm, 10" X 54" Vortech mineral tank, and Fleck 5600 AIO control valve.
Includes 1.5 cubic feet Birm, 10" X 54" Vortech mineral tank, and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 2 cubic feet Birm, 12" X 52" Vortech mineral tank, and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 2.5 cubic feet Birm, 13" X 54" Vortech mineral tank, and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Catalytic Carbon (Centaur) is the unchallenged best filter medium for reduction of the offensive odor in water commonly called hydrogen sulfide. Additionally, it removes moderate amounts of iron, improves the taste, and is also effective with reasonable amounts of chemicals in general. Catalytic carbon is granular filter carbon that has been specially conditioned for use with rotten egg odors and iron, but it also has all the chemical reduction capabilities of standard carbon.
Single tank aeration units with Catalytic Carbon can be used with eight or nine parts per million hydrogen sulfide and up to two or three parts per million iron.
Includes 1 cubic foot Catalytic Carbon, 9" X 48" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 5600 AIO control valve.
Includes 1 cubic foot Catalytic Carbon, 9" X 48" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 1.5 cubic foot Catalytic Carbon, 10" X 54" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 5600 AIO control valve.
Includes 1.5 cubic foot Catalytic Carbon, 10" X 54" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 2.0 cubic foot Catalytic Carbon, 12" X 52" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 2.5 cubic foot Catalytic Carbon, 13" X 54" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Katalox Light is a natural zeolite product from Germany that has a generous 10% manganese dioxide coating but remains light enough to backwash with moderate amounts of water. It handles large amounts of iron (in excess of 10 ppm) and manganese, and is also very effective at odor (H2S) reduction. Katalox Light supports higher service flow rates than Birm and requires much less backwash water than Filox. It is also valuable as a sediment filter, filtering particles down to three microns. Katalox Light is especially effective in single tank aeration units. It is a durable medium with a life expectancy of seven to ten years.
Includes 1 cubic foot Katalox Light, 9" X 48" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 5600 AIO control valve.
Includes 1 cubic foot Katalox Light, 9" X 48" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 1.5 cubic feet Katalox Light, 10" X 54" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 5600 AIO control valve.
Includes 1.5 cubic feet Katalox Light, 10" X 54" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 2.0 cubic feet Katalox Light, 12" X 52" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 2.5 cubic feet Katalox Light, 13" X 54" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Filox, the premiere iron/manganese/hydrogen sulfide medium, does especially well with aeration. It has limitations for residential users because of its density. In general, you can size Filox filters at least one tank-size smaller than Birm. Per size, Filox supports a higher service flow rate, but it also requires a more vigorous backwash. Filox removes odors well, works well with chlorine, and has a very long life. Daily regeneration is required. Backwash rates vary considerably with Filox according to water temperature (cold water requires less backwash water than warm), so please tell us when ordering if your water temperature is extreme. (Cold Water is defined as water of less than 60 degrees F.) The backwash values given below are averages.
Be sure your well is capable of backwashing the filter you choose, because Filox must have a strong backwash.
Includes 1.0 cubic foot Filox, 9" X 48" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 1.5 cubic foot Filox, 10" X 54" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 2.0 cubic foot Filox, 12" X 52" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
Includes 2.5 cubic foot Filox, 13" X 54" Vortech mineral tank and Fleck 2510 AIO control valve.
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Q: Strange issue on retrieving a proportion of files from a directory: No such file or directory error in python I know this may be a repetitive question but it has a special point which i can't find out. I'm trying to retrieve files from a directory in my python application. The function below retrieves a proportion of files based on testOrTrain variable. Here is my code:
def get_files_in_dir(directory,trainOrTest):
    file_names_list = []
    for file_name in glob.glob(directory):
        file_names_list += [file_name]

   #1 for train_data and 0 for test_data
    if trainOrTest == 1:
      proportion = len(os.listdir(directory))*65/100
      return file_names_list[:int(proportion)]
    elif trainOrTest == 0:
      proportion = len(os.listdir(directory))*35/100
      return file_names_list[int(proportion):]
    # return file_names_list

And here is the function in which i use it:
def training_data():
   for i in range(1,2):
     p = 'C'+'%.2d' % i
     file_path = os.path.join('ohsumed-all',str(p),'*')
     for file in get_files_in_dir(file_path,1):
        file_data = get_text_file_data(file)
        print(file_data)

This code gives me the error "No such file or directory". The strange thing about this code is that when i delete the if parts and just simply return files_names_list(the part of code in the comment), it works fine.
Does somebody know what is happening here?
By the way, i'm working on wsl(ubuntu)

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By Jim Lindgren, Special to the U-T
El Capitan players Clay Cromwell (left) and Jarred Turner console each other after the Vaqueros' last-minute loss to Campolindo.
CARSON — Happy birthday, Coach. Now if only …
El Capitan came oh-so-close to presenting Ron Burner with a most memorable present Saturday, the school's first state championship on his 57th birthday. It couldn't get any better, right?
Positioned for a winning score with a minute to play against Moraga Campolindo, El Capitan fumbled and the Cougars' Adam Remotto raced 90 yards the other way for an improbable 35-28 escape win at the StubHub Center.
"It still was (a good birthday)," said Burner, obviously disappointed but composed and able to smile. "It would have been better, obviously, if we'd have won.
"It's a bummer when you lose your last game, but somebody's got to lose it.
"I just wish they'd have won driving down the field. Not on a fumble return with a guy on a busted ankle (quarterback Brad Cagle) trying to chase him down."
El Capitan had a minimum day at school Friday so the coaches decided to bus up to Carson in the afternoon. And what a send-off it was. Two fire trucks, a fire chief SUV and two police cruisers guided a caravan of two team buses and dozens of parents' cars out of the El Cap parking lot and down Mapleview before getting onto state Route 67.
After a team meal at Outback Steakhouse in Anaheim, the Vaqueros went to StubHub and watched the first half of Oceanside's 68-7 beating by Folsom.
Burner knows a thing or two about meals. His grandparents, Salvatore and Francesca Nicolosi, founded Nicolosi's Restaurant shortly after emigrating from Sicily in 1951. Burner basically grew up in the business before he and his wife, Barbara, took ownership in 2009. They now have locations in San Carlos and downtown El Cajon.
The StubHub Center in Carson has natural grass, something El Capitan hasn't played on in years. To prepare, the Vaqueros practiced Wednesday at an all-purpose grass field on the Barona Indian Reservation.
Alumni watch
Among the El Capitan alumni attending the game was Matt LaChappa, the uncle of identical twin seniors Joey and John LaChappa and the younger brother of assistant coach Eagle LaChappa. Matt never misses a game despite having spent the past 19 years in a wheelchair after suffering a paralyzing stroke while warming up to pitch in a Rancho Cucamonga game in the Padres minor league system.
The Vaqueros' QB coach is Lon Sheriff, the all-time leading passer at West Hills and a San Diego State alum who went through training camp with the Dolphins in 2003. Sheriff has been instrumental in tutoring Cagle, who has moved into the section's all-time top five in career yards (7,506) and touchdowns (79). Sheriff's daytime job involves managing surgical devices used during brain operations.
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A career with a challenge: Australian patrol officers in PNG: Tracey Clarke
by president · September 16, 2015
Before Papua New Guinea achieved independence from Australia in 1975, a number of young Australian men served as patrol officers there. Records in the National Archives help tell the story of the kiaps and the role they played.
A group of cadet patrol officers are shown the Royal Papuan Constabulary police barracks at Sogeri, in the hills behind Port Moresby, 1950. NAA: A6510, 1477
More than 2000 Australians served as patrol and district officers in the former Territory of Papua and New Guinea between 1949 and 1974. They were commonly known as 'kiaps', a pidgin version of the German kapitän (captain).
Following World War II, the Australian Government encouraged young men aged between 18 and 24 with "initiative, imagination and courage" to apply to become cadet patrol officers in Papua and New Guinea. Young women were also invited to apply for positions, such as cadet education officers, but they were ineligible for patrol work.
The government received hundreds of applications each year from young men eager for a new challenge. Many had already read books about the experiences of the patrol officer; Leslie Rees' novel, Danger Patrol: A Young Patrol Officer's Adventures in New Guinea, was compulsory reading for school children in several Australian states. A number of applicants were ex-servicemen and had acquired knowledge of the area during the war. Some men had joined for altruistic reasons.
Each applicant had to submit satisfactory evidence of good character, health and physical fitness for employment in a tropical climate. Successful applicants were required to complete a short training course at the Australian School of Pacific Administration (ASOPA) before they were sent to Papua New Guinea for field experience under the supervision of veteran kiaps. After a term of 21 months a cadet became a patrol officer.
The responsibilities of patrol officers were broad and varied: they maintained law and order as commissioned officers in the Field Division of the Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary and as magistrates of local courts. They introduced basic services such as postal and radio communication, roads and airstrips; and they patrolled villages and maintained contact with village leaders. Their role was to bring the benefits of "modern civilisation" and a form of governance to villages scattered throughout numerous administrative districts.
Kiaps wrote detailed reports about their patrols, which give their impressions of European contact with remote villages, health care, the administration of justice, languages and tribal warfare. Kiaps also made general observations on demographic trends, land disputes, initiation ceremonies and instances of cannibalism, as well as such matters as housing, cooking methods and vegetable gardens.
The National Archives holds numerous records about kiaps, including personnel and correspondence files, photographs, maps and patrol reports. Many are on microfiche. These records are an important source of information on the pre-independence history of Papua New Guinea. They also reveal the varied experiences of Australian kiaps, and the challenges they faced in this unfamiliar and sometimes difficult environment.
Many Australian men who responded to the government's call would agree with the sentiments expressed by former kiap James Patrick (Jim) Sinclair: "the years so spent are in many ways the finest and most rewarding of the patrol officer's life, filled with the satisfaction of country covered, new people seen and new mountains climbed."
Tracey Clarke is a curator at the National Archives. This article was first published in Memento, issue 39, and is reprinted with permission from the National Archives of Australia: www.naa.gov.au.
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PNGAA 68th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 28 April 2019, Address by Incoming President – MAX UECHTRITZ
PNGAA 68th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 28 April 2019, President's Report – ANDREA WILLIAMS
New name for PNGAA journal – entries due 14 January 2020
About the PNGAA Collection – Cheryl Marvell, 2019 PNGAA Christmas Luncheon
Bougainville poll supports independence
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An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative. Entrepreneurs become leaders because they perceive opportunities available and are well-positioned to take advantage of them. Most entrepreneurs share these common traits.
Successful Entrepreneurs Create SMART Goals for themselves.
Constant investment in their network ensuring their connections and relationships are profiting personally from association with the entrepreneur.
Successful entrepreneurs are some of the most educated (perhaps not formally) people, willing to listen to everyone and understand that timing is crucial in business.
They are good at building teams and recruiting 'smart employees who can can independently.
They spend a lot of time talking to customers and potential customers to really understand their world and their needs.
Incredible focus. The successful ones always know what they want and keep a laser focus on it at all times until it is obtained.
Take risks – calculated or not. The great ones often practice fire-ready-aim at the outset.
Successful entrepreneurs can recognize an opportunity, when they see it. They can distinguish between what is possible, and what is not.
Clear and intriguing goals. Its not enough to have SMART goals, but goals that really get you excited when you think of the possibility of achieving them!
Truly successful entrepreneurs know when to get help – from an assistant, an accountant or a coach. They don't try to do it all themselves.
The ability and willingness to expect / demand the best work from everyone they interact with including vendors, employees, independent contractors, and service providers.


A nature lovers and Brazilian inspired piece made by the loving hands of the children of Boys Town and the help of Lisa Phipps with Chic Verte.
A rare piece with only 50 available! Buy yours tonight for only $50.
Wear close to your heart – tonight and forever!
Lisa Phipps, a Connecticut native, found artistic inspiration in the vibrant flowers, shady canopies and mosses thick as carpet that cover the Tallahassee plantation she now calls home with her husband Gavin and three sons.
Lisa and Gavin began designing fine jewelry in 1997, echoing their lifestyle in their designs by creating stunning pieces that reflected the natural life that surrounded them including quail, acorns, hunting dogs, horses, bears, oak leaves, and robin eggs.
In recent years, Lisa began combing the property with her skilled jeweler's eye, finding objects d'art in the unexpected: a kaleidoscopic quail feather, braided strands of horse hair, the mottled patterns in spalted wood. Against a soundtrack of cicadas and croaking frogs, she transforms these natural treasures into the wearable art that comprises her "Chic Verte" jewelry line.


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Thanks! I will use that! To remember 뚱뚱하다, I just remember that I am fat.
When I studied Korean in Seoul my teacher used to come and knock us on the head whenever we got a difficult question right and say 아, 아주 똑똑하다!


THROWN FROM A CAR AND BOTH LEGS BADLY MANGLED WEDNESDAY P.M.
the C.H. & D. He fell from a car and was run over.
plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company.
the injureies to the right were at the ankle.
car lengths distant, and other members of the yard crew.
The injured man was placed on the yard engine and brought to the C.H. & D.
the accident was a serious one and called Dr. R.M. O'Ferrall and Dr. R.M.
Shannon to assist him in the operation he saw to be necessary.
Dr. O'Ferrall, Dr. Shannon administering the anesthetic.
operation following, and died at ten o'clock.
death was a great blow to his parents, and brothers and sisters.
members of Piqua lodge, No 8 L.O.O.F.
and three sisters to morn him. He was a nephew of Mayor L.C. Cron.


How to set goals worthy of your soul?.
Setting goals has become the most cliché thing, especially this time of the year when everyone is talking about setting goals and thinking of setting goals.
But do you think it is all about setting goals?
Yes, it is extremely important to set goals, but how many of the goals we set at the beginning of the year get fulfilled? How many of your dreams and aspirations, that you have at the beginning of January, turn out to be just some desires, that most likely will get postponed until you'll decide to totally loose hope?
Unfortunately, statistics say that most of the goals we set on the 1st of January are more likely to fail than goals that we set on any other day of the year. This is because these goals are fuelled by temporary enthusiasm, rather than a true, seated desire.
What is the point of setting goals then? How do we know our goals come from a deep desire?
Not long ago, I saw a video in which Vishen Lakiani, the founder of Mindvalley was making the difference between two types of goals. End Goals and Mean Goals. He talks about the End Goals as being the goals that lead to happiness where the Means Goals are the goals that we set because of the society rules to get to happiness.
It is interesting when you start thinking of that. I really resonated with this idea.
You can easily differentiate between the two types of goals. The Means Goals are goals that we try to achieve because we believe that once accomplished something will occur; these goals usually have attached to them the word "so". A typical example is: "I will lose weight, so I can look better". We think that by reaching that goal something else will happen so we can be happier. But, in reality, we are never happy. Most of the times, we struggle and see the goal as something very hard to achieve. So, somehow, we become more unhappy.
When we are talking about the End goals, it's about goals that are directly linked to our heart. End goals are goals that excite us, and only the pursuit of them makes us happy. End goals are linked to feelings and excitement about having what we wish for. When you think about an End goal there is a strong feeling of joy about it. It makes you happy only to think of it. Nothing else needs to happen. Think of the goal "travelling". You don't really need to travel to feel happier. Only the thought that you will be travelling makes you already happy.
The truth is, we often set Means Goals, goals which society wants us to achieve, or goals which we believe important to us, because once we will tick those goals off the list, the world will see us like great achievers.
Are my goals something I really desire?
Or are they what my parents wish them to be?
Or what my school taught them to be?
Or what society expects them to be?
Why is it important to me to achieve these goals?
Far too often we get influenced by external factors about the sort of goals we're expected to strive for in life. We are encouraged to set goals that rarely ever sing to our soul.
The goals that we really want to set are goals that include amazing experiences, continuous growth, and wonderful contribution to the world. Setting your goals based on these three areas will help you experience huge fulfilment.
Experiences: What beautiful experiences do I want to feel in my life?
Growth: How do I want to grow as a human being?
Contribution: How do I want to contribute to the world well-being?
My personal experience makes me believe that happiness consists in having beautiful experiences while helping others and giving yourself the opportunity to grow. If you are setting goals because you want to be happier, why not try to set goals worthy of your soul?
At this point, if you feel ready to rewrite your list of goals, feel free. I had to do it, too. It felt bad at the beginning but wonderful at the end. When I did this exercise, I realised that something has totally changed. I started to follow dreams that were of great value for me. The joy of achieving what really matters to your heart and soul is hard to explain. But, I am sure, everyone knows this feeling. The extraordinary feeling of pure joy because you are honouring your soul.
Until the next time, I encourage you to set big goals, scary goals. Goals that are true to your heart and soul, goals that once you will have achieved them your life will never be the same again. It is your right and your duty to dream big. So, I am counting on you! But make sure you are doing what is most important, take action to make your goals come true.
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Was this helpful?
Enjoy your day and remember to always dream big!


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Led Zeppelin Forced Jason Bonham To Change Band Name
(hennemusic) Jason Bonham reveals that he changed the name of his touring band from Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience to Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening following a request by Led Zeppelin as the iconic band prepares to mark their 50th anniversary this fall.
"They have plans for the terminology, Led Zeppelin Experience," Bonham tells KSHE 95 in St. Louis, MO. "And I was like, 'Um, okay, but I need to keep the logo, JBLZE.' One, I have the tag on my car, and two, I have a huge backdrop that I paid for last year. For me it's about the music. So the name of it -- I just wanted to keep the logo.
"So I said, 'I got it. Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening.' I don't know what they have planned, but I said, 'Okay, I will clear the way so they can do what they wish.'"
Bonham has been using Led Zeppelin Experience for live performance tributes to his late father - Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham - since 2010; the first appearance of the Led Zeppelin Evening brand surfaced with news of the rocker's participation on Foreigner's upcoming summer tour of North America with Whitesnake that will begin in Bangor, ME on June 15.
Bonham famously joined the surviving members of Led Zeppelin for their December 2007 concert appearance in London that was later released as "Celebration Day." The drummer continues to record with Black Country Communion and perform with the Sammy Hagar-led supergroup The Circle. here.
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Guide on the disclosure of confidential information: Appendix C
Appendix C: HIPAA Requirements for Release of General Health Information
A patient's written consent to the disclosure of personal health or medical information must comply with HIPAA to be valid. This is true for all types of medical and mental health information, including psychotherapy notes, and other confidential mental health information. HIPAA requires that a covered entity must make reasonable efforts to use, disclose, and request only the minimum amount of protected health information needed to accomplish the intended purpose of the use, disclosure, or request. If a covered entity seeks an authorization from an individual for a use or disclosure of protected health information, the covered entity must provide the individual with a copy of the signed authorization. Many doctors and hospitals have their own release forms to use which will expedite the process.
A valid authorization to release protected health information must include:
A description of the information to be disclosed that identifies the information in a specific and meaningful fashion. Psychotherapy notes, genetic testing, and HIV testing must be requested specifically and separately.
The name of the person authorized to disclose the information.
The name of the person to whom the information is being disclosed.
A description of the purpose of the requested disclosure. The statement "at the request of the individual" is sufficient when the individual initiates the authorization and does not, or elects not to, provide a statement of the purpose.
The expiration date, or a condition or event upon which the authorization terminates.
Signature by the minor patient or the minor patient's parent, guardian, or other authorized representative and the date. However, only the minor can consent to the disclosure of information related to a service provided to a minor without the consent of the minor's parent, guardian or other authorized representative. See AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE/MINOR SECTION on pp. 27-28).
When the patient is NOT a minor, signature by the patient or the patient's authorized representative and the date. If it is not signed by the patient, there must be a description of how the person signing is authorized to represent the patient.
A statement that the consent is subject to revocation at any time and how the individual may revoke the authorization.
A statement that the patient understands the terms of the consent and the patient's right to obtain information about to whom the information was disclosed.
A statement on the ability or inability to condition treatment, payment, enrollment or eligibility for benefits on the authorization.
A statement about the potential for information disclosed pursuant to the authorization to be subject to re-disclosure by the recipient and no longer be protected by HIPAA.
If a covered entity seeks an authorization from an individual for a use or disclosure of protected health information, the covered entity must provide the individual with a copy of the signed authorization.
Invalid Authorizations: If any one of the elements of the authorization is omitted, the release is invalid.
Check with your attorney on updates to this information which may happen at any time.


Splitty fuel tank for me please.
Splitty tank sold to Sean. Thanks!
Hi Chardivw. I'm interested in the baywindow fuel tank. I'll send you a PM.
Just some feedback on the baywindow fuel tank I've bought from Charles - I'm very satisfied with the overall experience. Once again thanks for your assistance Charles.


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Kohls Ranch is a Firewise Communities/USA designated community, practicing Firewise methods since 2006.
Blattner Pit, located at milepost 259.7 on Highway 260, is open Saturdays from 8AM-4PM. The turnoff (about 4/10th mile past where the divided highway ends West of Preacher Canyon) is a little paved road to the South. It is directly across from the 55 mph sign heading West. For any other information on the brush pit, call 928-978-8765.
The Buckhead Mesa landfill (across from Tonto Natural Bridge) is also operating a brush disposal program on Sundays and there is no charge. You can call the Christopher Kohl's Fire Department if you have questions or want to verify disposal dates/times…928-478-4011.
Non-processed forest products only! Trees, leaves, limbs, bark, pine cones, twigs, pine needles, etc.
If anything is attached to the items (ropes/staples/nails), the items will be rejected.
Even though the Regional Payson Area Project (RPAP) brush disposal sites are staffed by volunteers, there are still costs involved in maintaining and operating them. You can help keep the pits open by making a donation to the RPAP program.


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Ashby & Graff® Real Estate's 'We Are Ashby & Graff' Video Wins Two Awards in the 40th Annual Telly Awards
May 28, 2019 at 09:00 AM EDT
Company Marketing Efforts Land 2019 Wins for Best Social Video and Best Writing
LOS ANGELES - May 28, 2019 - (Newswire.com)
Ashby & Graff® Real Estate announced today that its "We Are Ashby & Graff" brand launch video has been awarded Best Social Video in the Products & Services category and Best Writing in the Branded Content category in the 40th Annual Telly Awards.
The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks and production companies, including Vice, Vimeo, Hearst Digital Media, BuzzFeed and A&E Networks.
Award-winning brand launch video "We Are Ashby & Graff" was conceptualized to introduce the Ashby & Graff brand to the Southern California market. The video was written and produced in-house with voice-over artist Sean Carney providing narration. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RyuaHtLjzw.
"Ashby & Graff Real Estate is pushing the boundaries for video and television innovation and creativity at a time when the industry is rapidly changing," said Sabrina Dridje, managing director of the Telly Awards. "This award is a tribute to the talent and vision of its creators and a celebration of the diversity of work being made today for all screens."
"It brings us great pride to win two Telly Awards for our internally produced marketing efforts," said John Graff, CEO of Ashby & Graff Real Estate. "Whether crafting marketing to promote the homes we sell or to advertise our own services, we are always looking to achieve results while aiming to create progressive, compelling content. These awards are a testament to our efforts."
Today's winner's announcement caps a year-long celebration of the 40th Anniversary of The Telly Awards. Throughout 2018-2019, The Telly Awards celebrated four decades of honoring the video and television industry, whether through its inaugural international screening series or its online video interviews with industry experts. This year also saw the continued expansion of new categories to further the awards' recent initiative to rebuild the honors for the multi-screen era. New categories included serialized Branded Content and expanded Social Video categories.
Last year, The Telly Awards attracted over 12,000 entries from top video content producers including Condé Nast, Netflix, Refinery29, RadicalMedia, T Brand Studio and Ogilvy & Mather. The full list of the 40th Annual Telly Awards winners can be found at www.tellyawards.com/winners.
About Ashby & Graff® Real Estate:
Ashby & Graff Real Estate is among the fastest-growing independent real estate brokerages in the United States. With agents across Southern California, Ashby & Graff services clients of all budgets, lifestyles and backgrounds. Ashby & Graff is part of the Graff Real Estate Inc. brand collection.
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About The Telly Awards
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council — an industry body of over 200 leading experts, including advertising agencies, production companies and major television networks, reflective of the multi-screen industry The Telly Awards celebrates. Partners of The Telly Awards include IFP, NAB, StudioDaily, Stash Magazine, StudioDaily, Storyhunter, ProductionHub, The Wrap Pro, the VR/AR Association and Digiday.
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Original Source: Ashby & Graff® Real Estate's 'We Are Ashby & Graff' Video Wins Two Awards in the 40th Annual Telly Awards


Flower Industry Focuses on Sustainability, they say?
The Kenya Flower Council, board of directors wishes to recognise the following members for their outstanding timely declaration of tonnage and payment of subscriptions in the month of May 2013.
Kenya Flower Council fifteenth annual meeting will be held on 28st June 2013 at Oserian Development Company Limited, Naivasha from 11.00 am. Members are requested to confirm their availability directly to kfc@wananchi.com or info@kenyaflowercouncil.org.
A Response to a motion sponsored by the Hon. (Dr.) Laboso Joyce, MP Deputy Speaker and Member for Sotik in Parliament, urging the Government to take time before signing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union.
European Commission Decision to ban the use of neonicotinoids to better protect bees.


The New Jersey Devils have signed free-agent left wing Luke Gazdic and re-signed restricted free-agent center Jacob Josefson.
General manager Ray Shero announced the moves on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old Josefson got a one-year, $1.1 million contract; Gazdic signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000.
Gazdic spent the past three seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. Last season, the 26-year-old only played in 29 games and had one goal.
So far in his six-year career with New Jersey, Josefson has 17 goals and 33 assists in 238 games. Last season for the Devils, Josefson recorded career highs with 10 assists and 14 points.
Josefson joins defenseman Jon Merrill and forwards Beau Bennett and Devante Smith-Pelley as players who have recently re-signed with the Devils.


Hello my beauties and welcome to another behind the scenes blog post.
I am asked so many questions as a blogger. Why did you start blogging? How do you stay motivated to blog? What would you do differently? It made me realise that perhaps other people are looking for an outlet and aren't sure where to start. Maybe YOU want to start your own blog but don't have a clue where to start? Today, I am sharing some top tips for starting a WordPress blog site including what I would differently too!
Have a clear niche for your blog as this will help you decide who your audience are. For example, my blog is focused mainly on beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Selecting your niche means you are able to pick appropriate topics to write about and direct them to the right audience. It also means that you are able to stay focused on these subjects keeping your blog tidy and more professional looking.
Pretty simple this one but will ultimately set you off on the right foot. This is to write a few blog posts prior to making your blog a live publication. Via WordPress scheduling or keeping draft posts is super simple. You simply apply it within the post settings to schedule or hit the save button to add it to drafts. If you do this you will find yourself starting with a much better organisation plan than myself. You will also not be left panicking you don't have a post if you become unwell or go on vacation. It really is such a simple step but could and likely will save you hours of time. It also doesn't hurt to stay ahead on a blogging schedule either. This way you're not scrambling for time to blog. Or to get a last minute post together.
Do focus on social media as part of your blogging but do not overwhelm yourself with it. You really don't need to be on ALL social media platforms. For example, I focus on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I have managed to gain nearly 15,000 followers so not going to bad! You can also link up most social media platforms via WordPress. This allows you to have your blogs shared via all your social media accounts at once. No extra scheduling or forgetting to share it here or there.
I have to say this is such a key fact and so many people miss it. This is to not lose sight of your site! What I mean by that is to be checking your site regularly to check for how easy it is for a user to navigate? How tidy does it look? Does your logo need resizing, is it a little fuzzy on quality? Do your blogs flow well or do they look messy and all over the place? WordPress has great themes that you can use to help aid your website design but there are also great places that will do lots of these intricate bits for you. A great one can be found here specifically for WordPress. Leaving you time to focus on what you write and create. Great for those who are not so designed minded or just struggle with the technical aspect of website building. However, humans need a certain level of fluidity to be able to concentrate. Otherwise many will not even bother to read your post.
If you want comments on your blogs, ask. Want a social share, ask. To be honest, most things you need and want as a blogger you will need to ask for. So it is no time to be afraid to ask for what you want. This doesn't mean you'll have a million retweets but you will notice an overall difference. Don't be afraid to just ask!
This is a hard question for me to answer as I feel that the things I would have differently may have altered my journey! I can't just ignore certain factors that I wish I had known or taken into account when starting my blog.
WordPress.com and WordPress.org aren't the same. WordPress.org offers more freedom in design, template editing and a various selection of tools that are used for blogging. You, however, must be self-hosted with your own domain name to use these services. Due to having a more creative licence over the site I wish I had started with the Org site.
What I mean by that is all the bits and pieces that equate to a 'good' blog in the statistical sense. If you're not sure what I mean or you think you do, here is a short list of reading suggestions for you. Just a few terms to read up on and become equated with.
These should help you start a blog with some real focus on the right areas. Remember though my loves, your posts need to be of good quality. That's not to say a spelling mistake will ruin your blog. It's about what your saying and what the reader is able to take away from it. Whether it is practical advice, consumer advice or even emotional advice. Great housekeeping tips or tricks for great hair. Is it a feel-good story that reminds people to take a moment in life. Whatever it is if you are focused on what your audience is being able to take away from it. Keep this at the forefront of your blog. Then you have a great chance of having a successful blog.
I have to say though I wouldn't change much about my blogging journey and can't express my gratitude to WordPress for giving me a space for a creative outlet. It really is such a huge part of my life now and I love it.
Have you considered starting a blog? Are you considering WordPress? Let me know everything in the comments or if you have any more questions you can leave them there. I hope this helps you on your blogging journey my lovelies and I will see you on the flip side.


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James Ardis published the chapbook "Your Arkansas: A Strategy Guide" (Gauss PDF) in 2016, a project that combines psychosis and video game strategy guides. His writing appears in Heavy Feather Review, Rivulet, The Rumpus, Crossing Genres, and a personal Tumblr page dedicated to hypercapitalist Everybody Loves Raymond posts.


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Arvada High School is a public secondary school operated by Jefferson County School District R-1 in Arvada, Colorado, United States.

Demographics
Arvada High's student body has the following racial demographics:

History
The first high school classes in Arvada commenced in 1900 at Zephyr and Grandview. Known as the Arvada School (it was renamed Lawrence Elementary School in 1955), local high school students attended classes there until a permanent high school was built in 1920. The first Arvada High School was located at 7225 Ralston Road and served students until 1955. The building served as a junior high school until 1984 and was demolished in 1986. A new building at 5751 Balsam Street served students until 1971, when the school's current building was completed at 7951 W. 65th Avenue and the Balsam Street location became Arvada Junior High School.

In the early 1920s, the school adopted the team name "Redskins". This was challenged in 1993 as derogatory and the new name "Reds" was adopted by a 2–1 margin in voting. The school subsequently adopted a bulldog as its new mascot.

Curriculum
Since 2006, Arvada High School has been home to the district's North Area Option School, a rigorous college preparatory program. Many advanced placement classes are also available. Program classes are taught by Arvada High School instructors and 50% of the available enrollment is for Arvada High students.

Extracurricular activities
Arvada High School fields teams in interscholastic competition in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.

The school's percussion ensemble was the winner of the WGI World Percussion Championships in 1998).

Notable alumni

 Tagg Bozied (1997), professional baseball player
 Joanne Conte
 Joe Decamillis (1983), American Football Coach, Special Teams Coordinator (Denver Broncos)
 Cliff Olander,  player of gridiron football
 Chris Sanders (1980), animator, co-director of Lilo & Stitch
Barclay F Corbus class of 84.
Director of overstock.com
Senior V.P. Clean Energy Fuels
And more.

References

External links

Educational institutions established in 1900
Public high schools in Colorado
Jefferson County Public Schools (Colorado)
Arvada, Colorado
Schools in Jefferson County, Colorado
1900 establishments in Colorado

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Moaning parents of Hartsdown Academy kids are irresponsible and should support strict uniform code
Submitted By: Rajdeep September 11, 2016 No Comments
If I ever meet headmaster Matthew Tate I'm going to kiss him. He might not want me to kiss him but I won't be able to help myself because this guy is my hero. And not just mine, it seems.
Parents up and down the country are applauding him for sending home pupils who turned up at Margate's Hartsdown Academy on the first day of term wearing the wrong uniform .
Parents had been told back in July strict uniform codes would be enforced. An explanatory diagram was even posted on Facebook so there could be no confusion. But a bunch of lazy parents ignored it.
So Matt Tate did what he said he'd do and sent the offenders home – 60 on the first day, 20 on the second and 12 on the third.
But instead of admitting THEY were wrong, instead of being grateful the man who had achieved fantastic results in other schools had come to theirs, those parents staged a demo outside the school gates against Mr Tate's "Gestapo-style rules".
Others made excuses – little Johnny can't wear a blazer because he gets hot and when he gets hot he gets headaches. Little Susie has to wear trainers, not proper shoes, because her feet hurt. Sorry but that's b****cks!
Matt Tate is doing what every teacher, every headmaster should be doing: he's trying to raise standards – an old-fashioned concept but they're the cornerstone of everything.
We live by standards, some of us die trying to uphold them. We judge others on them. We try to live up to those of people we respect. They are the blueprint for everything that's good.
And Matt Tate, God bless him, is determined to drive up standards at the Hartsdown Academy because its GCSE results are way below the Kent average and it has a reputation of being a "scruffy school" where the pupils do what the hell they want.
Well, not any more. But instead of being grateful that their kids might just get a decent start in life, these idiot parents are fighting him because he dared to say if children want to be in his school they have to follow the rules and wear the uniform.
Because anyone with half a brain knows uniforms aren't just about the clothes. They're about everyone starting on the same level playing field. They're about discipline, standards, boundaries.
"People think caring for children is about letting them do what they want and having no expectations of them," says Mr Tate. "But what's needed is to say, 'This is what we expect, this is what we believe in and we're following through with it'."
Now, that's music to my ears. Yet all some of those dopey parents see are "Gestapo-style rules" and their precious offspring being told what to do by someone else – even if what he's telling them is right. Well, maybe if those kids had been taught properly about rules at home, they wouldn't have been sent home from school.
Yes, it's a child's instinct to kick against the traces. But it's a teacher's job (and a parent's) to show them it won't work.
And that's what Matt Tate's doing. It's HIS school, HIS rules and if you don't like it – shove off to a school capable of little more than preparing kids for life on the dole.
I just hope the school governors and council back Mr Tate and don't cave in to these idiots with their excuses about why THEIR kids should be exceptions to the rules. Because the future of these children is at stake here.
And better it's in the hands of a man who knows how to shape it than a bunch of gobby parents who'd rather shout the odds outside the school gates than get on with the job of having their kids educated.
One father complained: "We've been called irresponsible." You are matey. You are.
As for all those parents threatening to take their kids out of Hartsdown – do it!
It'll make Matt Tate's job a damn sight easier.
[Source:- mirror.co.uk]
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The talented folks at The History Press have been busy zombifying images of the good, the bad and the ugly from British history for my forthcoming book Zombies from History: A Hunter's Guide. Some of these gruesome images have already been shared in previous posts on this very blog.
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possibly aided by thousands of Puritan zombie soldiers.
Zombies from History: A Hunter's Guide.
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Tony Miller is a lawyer, former prosecutor, small business person, civic activist, and proud father serving on the Jackson County Legislature in the 3rd District At-Large seat, running for reelection.
Any elected official's number one priority is to be a trustworthy steward of the taxpayers' dollars. One place that I am working for change is in budgeting and spending your tax money. The budget is the document that states what our priorities are and what we value. Regretfully, I have had to vote "No" on the budget more than once because it has not represented the values of my constituents or met their needs. I have been having conversations in the community about considering the concept of equity in the use of resources instead of simply horse-trading over pet projects between the legislative districts. In other words, we should be figuring out collectively what the needs of the community are and respond by budgeting to meet those needs.
The study commissioned by the Legislature in 2017 and other findings from many different sources all suggest that we need a new jail. We could spend a fortune to renovate the existing Jail and it would still not be able to be accredited or meet federal mandates. It will not be easy to decide where to build the jail, how many people it should hold, or how it should be paid for; however, I am committed to working with community stakeholders to make sure that we get this right.
The current push to rush through Charter changes is one of the main reasons that I am running again. With your help, we will work to stop these proposals to weaken the Executive and create an imbalance of power between the branches of government. The current proposals are designed to enrich elected officials through pay raises and limit the choices of voters through the implementation of term limits. By contrast, I am in favor of working with the Executive to convene a Charter Review Commission, during the next term, whose members are subject to legislative approval. Through this process, we can deliberatively and thoughtfully consider all proposals for changing the Charter and get real community input into what should be placed on the ballot. When we review the Charter, we should be armed with the findings from the State Auditor about County financial practices. We should also have the findings of the Jail Task Force and the other professional assessments that are ongoing about the Jail and how it is run before we decide what changes should be made.
It is imperative that any government play an active role in fostering economic development. Not only is Jackson County no different, but we must take the lead in bringing good-paying jobs to this community. We can do this both directly and indirectly. Examples of direct involvement are the renovation of the Truman Courthouse and Courthouse Annex in Independence. These multi-million dollar construction projects not only create good-paying jobs for the construction workers, but they also have a positive impact on Jackson County service delivery and Jackson County court system. Jackson County can also encourage development by promoting projects like the proposed regional rail system. Studies from all across the country have shown that similar projects have resulted in billions of dollars of private investment.
As a former assistant Jackson County Prosecutor, I was on the front lines of making sure criminals were brought to justice and taken off the streets. After leaving the Jackson County Prosecutor's office I continued my service in pursuit this community's safety by serving on, then chairing, the Jackson County Drug Commission. Our job was to make recommendations on how to allocate the Drug Tax proceeds to both law enforcement agencies as well as drug treatment and prevention organizations, among others entities. The end result was a holistic approach to the issue of drugs in our community, and its one that I'm very proud of. At the end of my time on the Commission, we started the process of tackling violence and recognizing its nexus to drug crime. As a legislator, I am continuing my public safety work as a member of the Anti-Drug Committee.
I began my career as an assistant prosecutor in the Jackson County Prosecutor's office, and later served Jackson County on the COMBAT board before being elected to the County Legislature. From my time in these, positions I am uniquely familiar with Jackson County government. Currently, I am a practicing attorney in private practice, and I run a small business.
I grew up in Jackson County, and I continue to call it my home along with my wife and two daughters. The previous 3rd District, At Large legislator spent forty plus years of his life serving Jackson County, and I know that the residents of Jackson County are expecting the same type stable leadership from me.
I am committed to a Jackson County government that provides the most services possible per taxpayer dollar – a government that is as efficient as possible. I also want to see Jackson County be an active participant in fostering job creation in this region. Finally, I want Jackson County to be a place where families feel safe raising and educating their kids.
Born in Iowa, moved to Jackson County, Missouri in 1985. Fort Osage High School Class of 1994, Baker University Class of 1998 (B.A. – Political Science), University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law Class of 2001 (J.D.). Lived in Kansas City, Missouri (Midtown – 1998-2001)(Waldo – 2001-2010). Currently live in Lee's Summit, Missouri (Lakewood).
For a more detailed professional biography, visit Tony's professional profile page.


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Western missile attack on Syria was 'right and legal,' Britain's May says
Theresa May said the aim was to deter the Syrian authorities from further use of chemical weapons and to send a message to the wider world that it was unacceptable to use such weapons.
Four British Royal Air Force Tornado jets from the Akrotiri base in Cyprus fired Storm Shadow missiles at a military facility near Homs. (Syria TV via Reuters)
LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday that it was right and legal to order cruise missile strikes against Syria after a chemical attack on civilians in the town of Douma.
May said the aim was to deter the Syrian authorities from further use of chemical weapons and to send a message to the wider world that it was unacceptable to use such weapons.
"It was both right and legal to take military action together with our closest allies to alleviate further humanitarian suffering by degrading the Syrian regime's chemical weapons capability," May said.
She added that she would address parliament on Monday.
May said intelligence and open source accounts indicated that the Syrian government was behind the attack in Douma last Saturday.
"Reliable intelligence indicates that Syrian military officials coordinated what appears to be the use of chlorine in Douma on the 7th April. No other group could have carried this attack," May said. "The opposition does not operate helicopters or use barrel bombs."


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Aggressive, articulate and inspiring. The Mark Tremonti Signature guitar is a tonal beast packed with hard rocking tones.
Hinta puuttuu /kpl
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What would the world look like without our guitar heros? PRS has over the years worked with some of the most influential guitarists in history and has been awarded with their own signature model. Carlos Santana was one of the very first endorsers and the Santana Retro-model is based on one of the original models from the 80's. If hard rock and metal is what you crave, the Mark Tremonti signature model is the guitar for you with it's high output humbuckers and fat tone. You can also find the David Grissom signature model which is a versatile vintage inspired guitar based on the McCarty (but with a little twist of course).
Mark Tremonti is one of rock's leading guitarists. As the guitarist of Alter Bridge and Creed, he has met extraordinary success and continues to grow as both a guitar player and songwriter. While Creed was on tour in support of their first record, My Own Prison, Mark was contacted by PRS and asked if he would like to try one of their guitars.
"I jumped at the idea to play one of PRS' guitars. PRS was one of those guitars that I could never afford in high school or college and had always wanted to play one." PRS sent Mark a McCarty model which he instantly fell in love with. He played that guitar exclusively for a while, but ultimately wanted a guitar that was more suited to his playing style.
Mark Tremonti began to collaborate with PRS on his dream guitar that would soon become the Mark Tremonti Signature Model. He needed pickups that were a little more aggressive and could complement his rhythm playing which contains a lot of palm muting. The neck of the guitar needed to accommodate his style, influenced by thrash metal, shred, and traditional blues. PRS met these needs with the Pattern Thin neck carve.
Carved figured maple top, mahogany back
Mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard
Pattern Thin
22 frets, 25" scale length
PRS Gen III tremolo with trem-up route
PRS Phase III Locking Tuners
PRS Tremonti pickups


Here's a silly fact that you probably don't know about me: I have always loved snow globes. Not that I collect them or anything. I just can't resist the urge to pick them up from the store shelf, give them a little tilt and watch the glittery dust slowly fall. At least once.
I've been through seasons of life where it felt like I was watching life happen from inside of that globe. Face pressed to the glass, trapped inside and watching others connect, but feeling like a bystander who is rude for staring. Not chosen. Uninvited into a circle with invisible lines.
Loneliness. Not like boredom or just wanting someone to keep you company. I have learned that you can be surrounded by mobs of people and still feel alone.
Lonely in the sense of not feeling seen or known. Like really really known. Not just for the facts about my life that any observer could gather from a scroll on my timeline. That I'm a mom. Check. I'm a writer. Check. I like coffee and books. Check check. We did this exercise as a way of fostering connection at a recent gathering I went to. "If you really really knew me"….and then you would reveal something vulnerable that others would not know unless they really know you.
Our daily surface exchanges are necessary and even protective at times, but can be damaging when there is never anything more. We long to be known and loved for who we are, even in spite of who we are. For the hidden and the uncomfortable stuff buried in the back of the closet that we meant to get rid of a long time ago, but still remains. Like insecurities, feeling inadequate, fear or trust issues.
We long for deeper than the superficial and artificial. For connection with someone who sees the good and bad and chooses to stick around for both. To feel like we belong.
One time a complete stranger opened up to me on an elevator. Sometimes I feel like I'm a magnet for awkward moments. She must have felt the pull.
She saw my name tag for the job I held at the time. Social Services. The catch all job of helping people and rarely feeling like you're doing enough.
"You wouldn't want to know, " I thought to myself, but didn't say aloud.
Her transparency to a stranger shocked me a bit. "I'm glad you're still here," I managed to say. I meant it. And with that, she exited the elevator.
We all desire to be seen and known for the truth that lies beneath our smile.
Even that stranger you meet on the elevator.
I went through a season of tight knit friendships that were something more like a sisterhood.
But then that season came to an end and my sisters and I ended up on different parts of the map, in different chapters and eventually in completely different books.
Life will teach you quickly that seasons and chapters end, whether or not we're ready for them to. And loneliness arrives on your doorstep like a package you didn't order.
Lonely seasons can leave you feeling like you're being punished. Like maybe you're just bad at relationships. Like maybe there's something wrong with you. Like you're too much of this or not enough of that.
I do think it's true that we are responsible for our happiness, for the health of our relationships, for creating the life we want and being the thing we long for. But I also know there are times when you can check all those off your list and still find yourself waiting and longing.
Loneliness is indescribably painful and hard. But it gave me a gift like that package on my doorstep that I didn't order, but instead was ordered for me. I needed it, even if I didn't want it.
It taught me how to recognize loneliness in another person, when maybe I wouldn't have noticed before.
It taught me how to be okay with myself. Like really okay. How to sit with boredom and my flaws and my unanswered questions and to be content with all of it and not try to fill it with something that will leave me with more emptiness.
And the real truth is that we are deeply known and loved, even when we don't feel it. Like in the book of John when Nathanael meets Jesus for the first time and Jesus puzzles him by telling him a fact about himself.
In other words, before you were found, I saw you. When you didn't feel known, I knew you. He sees you standing there under your fig tree too.
I was reminded of this the other day when I was at the library and a little boy I don't know ran up to me and threw his arms around me. Children are perceptive little creatures, aren't they? I thanked God for the simple reminder that even in moments when I feel lonely, I am seen and loved.
If you find yourself in a season of loneliness, I pray that you will be reminded of the same.


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Historic County: Perthshire
Pronunciation: SKOON
The House from "Morris's County Seats," circa 1875.
The House from an early 20th century postcard
Earlier Houses: The current house was built on the ruins of an abbey and a bishop's palace, both of which were destroyed during the Reformation.
House & Family History: At Scone Kenneth MacAlpine unified Scotland; it was here, in the year 838, that MacAlpine laid the Stone of Scone on Moot Hill, after which it became the crowning place of Scotland's monarchs. Scottish kings crowned at Scone include Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. The Scone Estate was home to the Stone of Destiny until it was seized by King Edward I of England in 1296 and taken to Westminster Abbey, where it remained, as part of the English throne, until 1996, when it was restored to the people of Scotland when the British government moved the stone to Edinburgh Castle. Scone Palace has been the seat of the Murray family, earls of Mansfield, since 1600.
Collections: Scone Palace contains one of Scotland's greatest porcelain collections, but probably the piece in the collection that causes the most interest is the 1779 portrait of Lady Elizabeth Murray and Dido Elizabeth Murray that hangs in the Ambassador's Room (it hung at Kenwood House, the Mansfields' London home, until the early 20th century). Attributed to Johann Zoffany, the portrait was one of the first European portraits to portray a black subject on an equal eye-line with a white aristocrat. Dido Elizabeth Belle was a girl of mixed race; her mother was a black African named Maria Belle and her father was Rear Admiral Sir John Lindsay, nephew of the 1st Earl of Mansfield. Interest in Dido Elizabeth was brought to new heights after the release of the historical fiction Hollywood motion picture "Belle" in 2013. On May 24, 2007 selected contents from Scone were sold in London by Christie's.
Garden & Outbuildings: Highland cattle still graze in the Park at Scone and the Pinetum is home to David Douglas's original fir tree. William Atkinson designed the Stables in 1810 (he may also have designed the Mausoleum).
Architect: William Atkinson
Date of Birth: circa 1773
Notes: Taught by Wyatt, Atkinson attended the Royal Academy Schools in 1796 and won the Gold Medal in 1797. He introduced to London what became known as "Atkinson's cement," a type of Roman cement. He served after James Wyatt as the architect for the Board of Ordnance. Atkinson was principally an architect of country houses.
Designed: Stables
Designed: Rebuilt House for 3rd Earl of Mansfield. Designed Stables.
Designed: Mausoleum
(Attribution of this work is uncertain)
J.P. Neal: 1st ser., V, 1822. Vol. VI, 1823. Scotland, 1830.
Country Life: John Cornforth, Aug 18, 1988.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
"Antiques Roadshow" (1997 - BBC TV documentary, episode 19.24).
Seat of: Alexander David Mungo Murray, 9th Earl of Mansfield; Murray family here since 1600.
Email: visits@scone-palace.co.uk
Website: http://www.scone-palace.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: Yes


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Sikandar Ali Hullio
A new wave of revival
Much before the next general elections in the country – which have been tentatively scheduled for mid-2018 – the PPP has returned with many surprises. Last week, it has once again welcomed within its ranks three parliamentary stalwarts who had left the party following differences with the same leadership.
The party, it appears, is showing flexibility and trying to readjust its renewed mode of power politics. It is embroiled in compromises and bargains with leaders who want to rejoin the party ranks across the country. Asif Ali Zardari's return to the country after over a year in self-exile has also prompted seasoned parliamentarians – who had deserted the party a few years ago – to reenter the party's fold. Many of them have been reportedly assured that they can retain their elected seats. They have all been promised better prospects in the changing political realities.
Hakeem Baloch, Faisal Saleh Hayat, Nabil Gabol and Khalid Lund – who were once the PPP's diehard loyalists – have joined the party following meetings with Zardari. The differences which had prodded them to leave the party in the past have now been ironed out. Having felt the pulse of the changing political temperatures, these politicians decided that it would be better to rejoin the PPP instead of languishing in the political wilderness. As the elections draw closer, the lack of clarity in terms of seat adjustments and the political give-and-take may intensify.
Asif Ali Zardari is undoubtedly an old player of power politics that revolves around compromises and adjustments in a typical Pakistani context. He knows how and when to hit and melt an iron. During the previous elections, Zardari missed those hits as he assumed the role of president – which is both an apolitical and symbolic role. This time around, he has announced his plans to contest elections on a general seat for himself. He also announced his son's decision to enter parliament – which was much overdue as Bilawal turned 25 two years ago and, as per a mandatory requirement, is eligible to become a member of parliament. Before entering parliament, Zardari needs more than the number of seats that the PPP currently has at hand.
To achieve this, he plans to earn more wickets than the PTI. Nadir Akmal Leghari from Ghotki also met Zardari last week and joined the PPP. A rumour is also doing the rounds that Shah Mehmood Qureshi – who was once a diehard PPP loyalist – is as also being seen by the PPP as a possible re-entry.
What does the PPP want to achieve by encouraging leaders to rejoin its ranks? All these electoral heavyweights and winning horses can earn the party more seats. With a better number of seats, it can re-position itself in Islamabad with any possible alliance and block any chances that the PTI or the PML-N have to assume public office. The PPP could also add smaller political forces within its fold – which Asif Zardari successfully managed to do from 2008 to 2013, before suffering a terrible defeat in the general elections.
For the PPP, an electoral defeat was nothing that was unknown. It encountered the same humiliating defeat two decades ago in 1997. But the party managed to regain its lost ground gradually in 2002 and finally entered the PM House in 2008 after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. This time around, the party is finding it difficult to regain lost ground and has resorted to more constituency-based bargains by encouraging all possible winning horses throughout the country to join them. The PPP, however, has to concentrate on maintaining a firm ground in Punjab – and also in KP and Balochistan where its practically non-existent position has favoured other forces.
Zardari is also encouraging party workers to meet politicians, such as Irfanullah Marwat, who were once loathed by the PPP. As expected, when news spread that Marwat had joined the party, Zardari's daughters openly rebelled against the decision.
Before Marwat, two MPAs of the PML-F – Imtiaz Shaikh and Jam Madad – joined the PPP and earned the same seats. Both the PML-N and PML-F – who had considerable representation in the Sindh Assembly – are fast crumbling. Similarly, several anti-PPP families – from the Jamotes of Matiari to the Phulpotos of Khairpur – also jumped on the bandwagon. More announcements have yet to come, as per the claims of insiders within the PPP. The PML-F now consists of a few MPAs who have few options or political ambitions they can pursue. However, the party was a major threat to the PPP during the 2013 general elections, as it opposed the latter in nearly all constituencies – either independently or through an alliance with anti-PPP forces in rural Sindh.
With electoral heavyweights rejoining the party, the PPP has added to its electoral strength in its home-ground – Sindh – where the MQM is already in a state of disarray and chaos. Its factions are engaged in a tough fight with each other to succeed in the next elections. Taking advantage of this, the PPP also plans to retain some of its lost seats which were either encroached or bargained with the MQM as an indirect ally. Both the PML-N and PML-F have already crumbled politically. The PTI seems lost in its own direction.
In the absence of a viable political alternative in Sindh, the PPP is likely to regain and retain even some of its seats which it lost in the previous elections and emerge as an absolute force. However, the party's real test will begin when it crosses Sindh and enters Punjab. Anyone who wins Punjab, governs in Islamabad.
The writer is an Islamabad-based
anthropologist and analyst.


Dar Es Salaam (Dar) is Tanzania's largest city, – the commercial and social centre of the country with a lively and bustling character. Most international travellers fly in and out of Dar so when necessary, an overnight stay may be required for which there is a choice of good quality hotels.
We've checked out just about every hotel and guesthouse and the best two options are Dar Southern Sun and Kempinski Hotel.
If travelling to/from Zanzibar, we recommend heading straight to either Stone Town or direct to your lodge. The flight is a very short hop add there are several internal flights a day. The journey time into Dar can sometimes be very long and tedious so we recommend avoiding it if you can.
(By the way, Dar es Salaam, whilst being the largest city in Tanzania, is not the capital. The capital is Dodoma, right in the centre of the country).