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Abuja — Following the indictment of 77 Nigerians by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in the United States, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has placed all its offices in the country on red alert in a bid to track down collaborators of the Internet scam in Nigeria.
The anti-graft agency had said weekend that it had commenced investigations into the matter and would storm hideouts of cyber criminals in the country.
THISDAY checks showed that the EFCC had spread out its dragnet across the country with a view to tracking down the collaborators of the Internet scammers indicted in the United States.
US authorities while filling court papers on the matter, announced an indictment charging 80 people, mostly Nigerians, with stealing at least $46 million through various schemes that targeted businesses, the elderly and anyone susceptible to a romance scam.
"We believe this is one of the largest cases of its kind in US history.
"We are taking a major step to disrupt these criminal networks," US Attorney, Nick Hanna, had told a news conference.
A source close to the EFCC investigation told THISDAY that all EFCC offices nationwide were placed on red alert in a renewed bid to track down collaborators of the Internet fraud resident in Nigeria.
"All the offices in Nigeria have been placed on red alert to track them", the source said, while noting that some of the collaborators were already on the radar of the commission.
The Chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, had stated weekend that the agency collaborated with the FBI on two operations, notably "operation wire-wire" in 2018 and "operation rewire" which is ongoing and aimed at containing cybercrime in Nigeria and other countries, notably Malaysia, Indonesia, Canada and the US.
"We walked with FBI in Lagos. We carried out operation wire wire and the FBI mentioned in their press statement that we are one of the agencies working with them and it was successful", he said.
He had said the agency would soon storm the hideouts of the Internet fraudsters in Nigeria and engage neighbouring countries, especially Ghana in tackling the menace. He said most of the fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo boys, had moved to Ghana when the commission put the heat on them.
"It is not as if we are not doing anything, we are re-energising; we are working. We will go out and storm all their hideouts.
"We will also cooperate with our partners. Last time we were in Ghana we realised that at a point they were so many there. They have all gone to Ghana. Most of them are in Ghana so we will cooperate with our neighbours to check the menace of Yahoo Yahoo boys and cybercrime since it is a borderless crime," he said.
Also speaking during a visit to the EFCC, Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, had said the arrested Nigerians remained innocent until proven guilty.
"We stressed that these Nigerians are not guilty. They are innocent until proven guilty. It is a court indictment and they will go on trial. We are providing consular services for them and then we really need to affirm that they are all Nigerians.
"It is a very embarrassing situation to have 80 people and 77 are allegedly Nigerians. When things like this happen, they dent the image of the country.
"However, that is not who we are as a people. A few people who committed a crime should not tarnish the image of a country of 200 million people we keep emphasising that we are not going to accept the stereotype but we need to see that we are doing something about cybercrime.
"We are here with the EFCC to say Nigerians in the diaspora count on you to tackle cybercrime as effectively as you are tackling corruption so that those who perpetrate these crimes are brought to book.
"They have a leg here and there and to ensure that those in Nigeria will not be supported. We want you to reassure the world that we are not a nation of 419ners and fraudsters," she said.
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Ha finora pubblicato sette album di studio, di cui due che hanno avuto successo in Polonia. La cantante ha venduto complessivamente  dischi fino ad oggi e degli 11 singoli promozionali messi in commercio, 9 sono riusciti ad entrare nella classifica polacca (5 dei quali nella top 10).

Cantante fin da piccola, nel 1997 ha vinto il talent show di fama nazionale polacco Szansa na sukces. Nel 2000 pubblica il suo album di debutto Mozaika, che però si rivela un fallimento commerciale e vende solo circa  copie. Tuttavia, nel 2006 viene pubblicato il singolo "Na kolana", che raggiunge il #3 nella classifica polacca, e garantisce grandi vendite al suo secondo album Feniks, il quale verrà dopo poche settimane dalla sua messa in commercio certificato disco di platino in Polonia.

Nell'estate 2007 Kasia pubblica il singolo promozionale S.O.S., che precederà il suo terzo album di studio intitolato Pokój 203, certificato disco d'oro per aver venduto fino ad oggi circa  copie.

Ha inoltre partecipato a Taniec z gwiazdami (la versione polacca di Ballando con le stelle), al Festival internazionale della canzone di Sopot e all'Eurovision Song Contest del 2006. Per i suoi gorgheggi e la sua estensione vocale di grande pregio, Kasia viene spesso denominata "la Mariah Carey polacca".

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15 April 2019, India; Dasra, a strategic philanthropy foundation, today announced the launch of the 'Ab Meri Baari' campaign, which will be run under the 10to19 Dasra Adolescents Collaborative. The 'Ab Meri Baari' campaign aims to make adolescents a visible, contributory franchise in the narrative of our country, by acknowledging their ability to influence electoral outcomes, as well as raising awareness of their responsibility towards participating in a democratic activity that shapes the country's future. Dasra, along with its partner organizations - Centre of Catalyzing Change (C3), Child in Need Institute (CINI), and Quest Alliance among others will run campaigning efforts across Jharkhand and Rajasthan leading up to the general elections 2019.
In the first phase of the campaign, until the end of the 2019 general elections, the focus is on Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi – NCR. Post this phase, it will continue to be a platform for adolescent girls and boys to advocate for issues such as access to education and health as well as build their role in holding elected representatives accountable for delivering on their priorities.
A short film titled 'Ab Meri Baari' launched at the event will be screened at multiple schools and colleges, and among communities aired on local radio, and promoted via social media influencers across Jharkhand and Rajasthan. In the film, two protagonists, Sameer and Anju, discover that their personal ambitions are a direct consequence of the choices they make in lives; and one of the first guaranteed choices is the ability to select your government. At the age of 18, when they cast their first vote they decide to choose responsibly not just for their lives but also for the future of the country.
"India has one of the largest youth population in the world. This makes them a very critical and influential voter base, highlighting the need to equip the adolescents with the right skills, tools and knowledge to make informed and responsible choices. At the same time they also need to be made aware of the power they hold in the 2019 general elections and otherwise to define the future political environment that fosters their empowerment and growth," says Amitav Nath, Associate Director, Anandshala at Quest Alliance.
At the grassroots level, the 10to19 Dasra Adolescents Collaborative will also run a girls-led accountability campaign in Jharkhand and Rajasthan; this impetus will be driven upstream to ensure the country's political leadership at the national level takes notice of this accountability force brewing on the ground.
Given the larger context of building agency for this rapidly growing age group, the 10to19 Dasra Adolescents Collaborative is symbolic of an unignorable, game changing demographic in India. The momentum created during the first phase of the campaign will set the stage for a combination of long tail, plethora of activities on ground – such as creating performance report cards for government schemes, and a national momentum through a multi-city bus tour that the 10to19 Dasra Adolescents Collaborative will conduct through 2019.
Dasra, meaning 'enlightened giving' in Sanskrit, is a pioneering strategic philanthropic organization that aims for a transformed India where a billion thrive with dignity and equity. Since its inception in 1999, Dasra has accelerated social change by driving collaborative action through powerful partnerships among a trust-based network of stakeholders (corporates, foundations, families, non-profits, social businesses, government and media). Over the years, Dasra has engaged with 500 philanthropists, corporates and foundations, published 22 research reports in diverse fields and directed over US$34 Million in strategic funding to the sector.


Sankara Nethralaya. A Mission For Vision » The Sankara Nethralaya Academy conducts a niche session on 'Accreditation for Hospitals' for healthcare management executives on 08.11.2014.
The session started with a warm welcome and the need for hospital accreditations for healthcare professional managers by Shri A. Mahalingam, Assistant Registrar of the academy and also introduction of the speaker Shri C S Ramakrishan, Chief Operating Officer, ACME Consulting and senior management consultant, for his kind acceptance and support to our academy.
The session was meant to educate and create awareness on the critical need for quality accreditation for health care institutions in an increasingly competitive healthcare marketplace and a highly demanding patient base, among health care managers, healthcare entrepreneurs currently operating their own health care institutions and individuals and corporate bodies planning to enter into this fast growing and high potential field.
The session covered the entire gamut of quality and work flow processes and practices both clinical and non-clinical, from minute details like employee educational credentials to installation of advanced equipment imperative for accreditation by prestigious certifying bodies both national and international.
Accreditation is a clear indication of the quality and capability and a stamp of high standard of hospitals in India; it is an indication of world class treatment to patients and would gradually boost Medical Tourism in India. The accreditation brings in the much needed credibility as it symbolizes quality, it helps in branding of the hospital, enhances hospital value and reliability making India truly a great Medical Tourism destination.
Delegates included Hospital Administrators, Doctors, Nurses, Quality Managers from various Private, Mission and Public sector hospitals who interactively participated stood to gain and share the knowledge in the field of accreditation Process.
The speaker also highlighted the various benefits of NABH Accreditations for the Patients, Institutions and third parties like healthcare insurance sector and at the end of the session the delegates shared their learning experiences and feedback of this unique session.


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Toyota cuts production target by 300,000 vehicles due to parts and chips shortages
TOKYO - Toyota cut its annual production target by 300,000 vehicles on Friday as rising COVID-19 infections slowed output at parts factories in Vietnam and Malaysia, compounding a global shortage of auto chips.
"It's a combination of the coronavirus and semiconductors, but at the moment it is the coronavirus that is having the overwhelming impact," Kazunari Kumakura, an executive at the world's biggest car maker, said after the company revised its production target.
Unlike other big global automakers that were forced earlier to scale back production plans, Toyota had managed to avoid cuts to output because it had stockpiled key components along a supply chain hardened against disruption following northeast Japan's devastating earthquake in 2011.
Toyota's announcement on Friday is a further sign that no part of the global car industry has escaped the affects of a pandemic that has sapped sales and is hobbling its ability to take advantage of the recovery in demand that followed the initial waves of COVID-19.
Car sales in China in August fell by almost a fifth from a year earlier because there were fewer vehicles for people to buy.
Toyota now expects to build 9 million vehicles in the year to March 31, rather than 9.3 million. It did not revise its 2.5 trillion yen ($22.7 billion) operating profit forecast for the business year.
Adding to a 360,000-vehicle cut in worldwide production in September, Toyota said on Friday it will reduce output by a further 70,000 this month and by 330,000 in October. It hopes to make up some of that lost production before its year-end.
Demand for chips has soared during the pandemic as consumer electronic companies rush to meet stay-at-home demand for their smartphones, tablets and other devices.
A heavy reliance on Southeast Asian factories for parts is a headache for Toyota, but its also a problem for its rivals that have struggled with what Volkswagen has described as "very volatile and tight" chip supplies.
The German carmaker has warned it may need to cut production further as a result. Ford last month shut down production at a plant in Kansas that builds its best-selling F-150 pick up because of parts supply woes, with Renault extending partial stoppages at factories in Spain.
Mercedes this month said it expects chip shortages to significantly lower third quarter sales.
(Reporting by Tim Kelly; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman and Kim Coghill)

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It's all about the team
Four seniors will graduate out of the Sonora Wildcats basketball team this year. Two are multi-sport athletes destined for collegiate play in other sports, while the other two are preparing for college without the structure of regular basketball.
Midas Calindas
Position: Point Guard
Calindas said he was accepted into the University of Nevada, Reno, but he may choose to attend Columbia College in the fall instead. He is interested in a career in medicine and will likely only play recreational basketball after college is over.
"Basketball is a lot more fun when you're all friends on the team," he said. "If you're friends, you're going to be more open with each other and you can talk about what you need to do to accomplish your goals."
Evan Bearden
Bearden, a multi-sport athlete, was the Mother Lode League Co-MVP for the 2018 football season and has committed to play tight end with the Division 1 UC Davis Aggies next year. His size and stature made him just as formidable on the court as on the field.
"Basketball, because of the conditioning, keeps me fit and in shape," Bearden said. "What I learned from basketball is that it really helped me with football because I'm always moving and moving my body into small places to get position on a player."
Trey Hawkins
Position: Shooting Guard
Hawkins said he planned to attend the University of Nevada, Reno, in the fall where he will explore potential majors from communications to English. He said he will play basketball recreationally, but not on the university team.
"I put a lot of time into my game where I could fill the role as a starter this year," he said. "Basketball has taught me to be more open and create more bonds with friends and even competitors. It's about leadership and it's about respect."
Tyler Matyshock
Matysock, a multi-sport athlete, intends to play baseball next year at San Joaquin Delta College. Matyshock said he started at Sonora his junior year after moving from Oakhurst, but the team's success helped him feel part of the community.
"This was the first year that I won and won something big. That was probably the coolest thing I've ever been a part of," he said. "Basketball is a lot less individual, it's taught me alot about teamwork and getting through things with your team."
The Sonora High Wildcats basketball team has an immediately recognizable chemistry when they enter a room together.
You can hear the rapport in the jokes, the laughter, and the call and response they give to one another as they consider their historic season as champions of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Div. IV.
"A lot of people didn't think we could do what we did," said senior Trey Hawkins.
"We're satisfied," added junior Austin Patterson. "We accomplished so much."
The Wildcats fell in the first round of the Northern California Regional Boys Basketball Division III Championship on Tuesday night following a 68-62 home loss to the Palo Alto Vikings. On Feb. 22, they beat Liberty Ranch High School 73-70 in Sacramento to take the section title.
For the eight juniors returning to the team next year, a bar was set. They said they plan to not only win another CIF Championship, but make a go for top prize in the regional state championship.
Darius O'Neal, 17, a junior, said it best: "We want to be able to do all the things we did this year, and more."
Other players were more reflective in their analysis of the season and what it will take from the team to replicate it.
Patterson, a college prospect with a dream of playing at the Division 1 University of Oregon, said expectations were high, but the community would believe in them enough to do it again.
"We're definitely going to be paying the same way we did this year. As coach said, were always going to pound the rock to win games. They should be ready for a season next year just like this year," Patterson said.
And the team all agreed — Coach Lloyd Longeway used the phrase "pound the rock" to describe the team's playing style all season. The Wildcats needed persistence to close out games, so none doubted Longeway would reinforce the philosophy again.
The Wildcats always keep fighting on the court until the other team breaks, he said of "pound the rock" after the CIF section win.
For returning players like Patterson stepping into a leadership role, it is important that their successful guiding philosophy be ingrained into the new additions to the team in the next year.
The Wildcats will do their best to replicate what made them successful, but will likely have to adapt with the addition of new on-court personalities and the absence of critical leaders from the current season.
"We're going to be working just as hard in preseason to get to where we need to be to be successful," Patterson said. "We'll have some different assets to our team that don't play the same, so that's going to take some getting used to."
Confidence is still high for the boys, with their camaraderie even further buoyed by their success.
Ben Fray and Ralphie Hansen, both 16, also called for "back to back section titles" for the Wildcats, while Spencer Copello, 17, said he was looking forward to contributing more on the court for a successful season.
Logan Sewell, 17, said he is seeking to be fully recovered in the next season from a catastrophic knee injury that tore his ACL, PCL and both meniscuses.
"Hopefully I'll have a bigger role next year. That'll be sick," he said.
As long as the team moves the ball as well as they did this year, the sky is limit for the 2019-20 Wildcats, Patterson said.
"That's how we beat teams we had no business beating. We played a lot of big city teams and they were more athletic, faster, stronger. When we play the game the right way and use all five of our guys on the court at the right time, we'll win our games."
Contact Giuseppe Ricapito at (209) 588-4526 or gricapito@uniondemocrat.com .
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A warm, natural neutral, Dulux Colour of the Year 2021, Brave Ground, brings a bolstering, balancing feel to any room. Here's why it's the color of the moment, plus inspirational ideas for combining it with other shades to transform your home…
Every year, our color specialists, plus a team of top international design experts discuss the latest global trends that will affect every area of our lives. We then translate these insights into one key color that reflects the mood of the moment – a tone that's set to have an impact on homes all over the world.
What has emerged from our trend forecast this year is that we're all reassessing what really matters in our lives. We're taking stock and finding a new and positive way forward by having faith in ourselves, working together, building on the past and planning for the future. It takes courage to embrace change and our homes can help provide a solid and supportive foundation, as well as giving us the scope to be creative.
Dulux Colour of the Year for 2021 is Brave Ground – a warm, natural neutral that's an enabling and stabilizing color. It's also a versatile shade that lets other colors shine. How can you use it to transform your home? We've created four easy-to-use color palettes, all centered around the Colour of the Year, so you can express yourself in any number of ways and be brave enough to take that first step…
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PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday in a statement on India's Independence Day said: "Today, we join the people of India and Indo-Canadian communities across the country to celebrate the Independence Day of India, the world's largest democracy.
"Canada and India enjoy a longstanding and dynamic relationship built on strong people-to-people ties, cultural exchanges, and economic cooperation. Over 1.4 million people of Indian descent call Canada home, making valuable contributions to strengthen our economy, and working to help shape a stronger, fairer, and more inclusive country.
"Today, Canada and India work closely together for the benefit of people in both countries, including as members of the G20 and through other multilateral institutions, to foster economic growth, reinforce the rules-based international order, invest in education and innovation, and empower women and girls. We have also been close partners in the global efforts to fight the COVID-19 health crisis, working collaboratively to ensure mutual access to essential medical equipment.
"On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating India's Independence Day, here in Canada and around the world."
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B.C. Premier John Horgan said in a statement: "I am pleased to commemorate the 75th Independence Day for India, the world's largest democracy.
"At midnight between Aug. 14 and 15, 1947, India gained independence from British rule and became an independent country.
"India celebrates Independence Day on Aug. 15, as do Indian-Canadian communities throughout British Columbia and around the world.
"This 75th Independence Day is being marked by special events and celebrations all over the world and in British Columbia.
"British Columbia's connection with India is longstanding and is, above all else, about people. Canadians of Indian origin have made countless contributions to our province.
"On behalf of all British Columbians, I send my best wishes to all those celebrating India's Independence Day, here in British Columbia and around the world."
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Park County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 29,624. The county seat is Cody.

Park County is a major tourism destination. The county has over 53 percent of Yellowstone National Park's land area. Many attractions abound, including the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Cody Stampede Rodeo, the Ghost Town of Kirwin, and the western museum Old Trail Town.

History
Wyoming gained separate territorial status in 1868. Before that, most of the state's area was included in either Laramie County (part of the Dakota Territory) or as unorganized territory within the Dakota Territory. Wyoming Territory was established on July 25, 1868, at which time Laramie County was assigned to this jurisdiction. The area now known as Park County was established as Carter County, then Sweetwater County. In 1884 it was assigned to Fremont County; this continued until 1896, when it was assigned to Big Horn County.

Wyoming achieved statehood in 1890. The area of present-day Park Continued as part of Big Horn County until 1909, when Park County was authorized. The county governing structure was put in place during 1911; a courthouse was constructed 1911–1912. An addition to the building was completed in 1983, and the complete building was restored in 1985.
 The county was named for Yellowstone National Park which is mostly within the limits of Park County.

Immigrants from Ireland and Germany settled in what would become Park County in the 1870s.  Immigrants from England were the largest immigrant group in Park County in the late 1800s and early 1900s.  In 1911 when the county was organized the largest population group in the county were first generation English immigrants and their Wyoming-born children.  Many English immigrants who had settled in Wyoming and become American citizens remained connected to England, many of the children of these English immigrants who had been born and raised in Wyoming joined the Canadian military in order to fight alongside Britain during World War I, and subsequently, when America joined the war many volunteered to join the United States military before the U.S. officially instituted a draft.

In 1913, Hot Springs County was created from portions of Park County, Big Horn County, and Fremont County. Park County also had minor boundary adjustments in 1929 and 1931, but otherwise its boundaries have remained unchanged.

Geography
Much of Park County is held under state or federal control. Most of the Shoshone National Forest, the first national forest, and a portion of Yellowstone National Park, the first national park, fall within Park County boundaries. Three rivers flow through Park County:  the Greybull and Shoshone Rivers which are tributaries to the Big Horn River, and the Clark's Fork River which flows into the Yellowstone River.

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which  is land and  (0.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Park County, Montana – north
Carbon County, Montana – northeast
Big Horn County – east
Washakie County – east-southeast
Hot Springs County – southeast
Fremont County – south
Teton County – southwest
Gallatin County, Montana – northwest

National protected areas
 Bridger-Teton National Forest (part)
 Shoshone National Forest (part)
 Yellowstone National Park (part)

Major highways

 U.S. Highway 14
 U.S. Highway 14A
 U.S. Highway 16
 U.S. Highway 20
 U.S. Highway 191
 U.S. Highway 212
 U.S. Highway 287
 Wyoming Highway 120
 Wyoming Highway 296

Demographics

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 25,786 people, 10,312 households, and 7,094 families in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 11,869 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.46% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races.  3.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.3% were of German and 13.3% English ancestry.

There were 10,312 households, out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples living together, 7.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.

The county population contained 24.40% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,829, and the median income for a family was $41,406. Males had a median income of $33,452 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,020. About 8.40% of families and 12.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.60% of those under age 18 and 8.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 28,205 people, 11,885 households, and 7,777 families in the county. The population density was . There were 13,562 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 95.6% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 31.7% were German, 16.3% were English, 15.4% were Irish, and 6.3% were American.

Of the 11,885 households, 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.6% were non-families, and 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 43.6 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $46,637 and the median income for a family was $58,297. Males had a median income of $40,036 versus $27,450 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,203. About 5.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities
 Cody (county seat)
 Powell

Towns
 Frannie (partial)
 Meeteetse

Census-designated places
 Garland
 Mammoth
 Ralston

Unincorporated communities

 Badger Basin
 Canyon Village
 Clark
 Devils Den
 Dry Creek
 Dumbell
 Elk Basin
 Fossil Forest
 Kirwin
 Pahaska Tepee
 Tower Junction
 Wapiti
 Willwood
 Yanceys

Former communities

Politics
Like almost all of Wyoming, Park County is overwhelmingly Republican.

See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Park County, Wyoming
Wyoming
List of cities and towns in Wyoming
List of counties in Wyoming
Wyoming statistical areas

References

External links

 Buffalo Bill's Cody/Yellowstone Country - Official Web Site of the Park County Travel Council
 Cody Chamber of Commerce
 Park County Archives

1911 establishments in Wyoming
Populated places established in 1911


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Q: Custom validation email address if checkbox not equal value in Contact Form 7 in wordpress I need to enable email address verification if a specific checkbox is selected. If not selected, then let the form run normally. I use this method (link) to validate the email address.
My form
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        <label>[text* last-name placeholder"Last name*"] </label>
        <label> [email* email-799 id:emailvalid placeholder"Work email*"] </label>
        <label>[intl_tel tel-phone placeholder"Phone number*"] </label>
   [checkbox* checkbox-999 use_label_element exclusive id:c_b "Hire full-time employees" "Manager" "Set up" "Partner" "I'm a freelancer" ]

My php where I try to make a check that it doesn't equal I'm a freelancer
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            $result->invalidate($tag, "Please enter a valid business email");
        }
    }
    return $result;
}

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Senators Give GOP Harsh Reminder: #DoYourJob on Supreme Court Justice
'No Supreme Court nominee in modern times has waited this amount of time without at least getting a hearing. This is unprecedented'
Nadia Prupis, staff writer
High-ranking Democrats have called on Republicans to allow a vote on Judge Merrick Garland since his nomination in March. (Photo: Senate Democrats/flickr/cc)
Several organizations and lawmakers rallied together on Tuesday to remind Senate Republicans that they still have a job to do—confirming Judge Merrick Garland as a Supreme Court justice.
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.), Senator Cory Booker (N.J.), and Senator Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), among others, took to the floor of the chamber to lambaste Republicans for blockading the vote on Garland, who has been waiting for confirmation since President Barack Obama nominated him to the high court in March.
"This Republican Senate, which had such promise according to the Republicans, has been a flop. The Senate hasn't kept its word to the nation," Reid said. "No Supreme Court nominee in modern times has waited this amount of time without at least getting a hearing. This is unprecedented."
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) also joined in the call, stating, "Senate Republicans must do their jobs by holding a hearing and vote of the full Senate on Judge Garland's nomination. Advice and consent isn't an option, it's an obligation."
Urgency is growing as the Senate also prepares to break again from October 7 to November 14. In total, 40 senators introduced a resolution Tuesday that would prohibit a recess for longer than two days for the rest of the session until a hearing and a vote on Garland take place.
As the senators spoke, groups led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights held a nearby rally under the long-standing banner #DoYourJob, where the organization's executive director, Wade Henderson told the crowd, "Next week, the Supreme Court will begin a new term as it ended the last one—with only eight of nine justices on the bench. And that spells trouble for justice in our nation—more tie decisions and even non-decisions from a court that cannot function short-handed."
"This is simply outrageous and cannot be allowed to continue a single day longer," Henderson said.
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By the time the final buzzer had capped the night in UC Irvine's exhibition opener, a small glimmering glow had just blossomed inside the Bren Events Center.
On this night, a new star was born as sophomore guard Mike Efevberha poured in a game-high 28 points to lead the UC Irvine Men's Basketball team to a 94-91 victory over the EA Sports Southwest All-Stars before a crowd of 1,072.
After making only two baskets in the first half, Efevberha exploded for 23 points after halftime.
Efevberha scored the Anteaters' last nine points of the ballgame, including two free throws with 15 seconds left to clinch the win for Irvine.
Despite the end result, Douglass admitted after the game that the EA Sports All-Stars gave his team their money's worth.
Douglass was referring to how the EA Sports All-Stars shot 53 percent from three-point land in the game, including an astounding 69 percent mark in the first half.
By halftime, the EA Sports All-Stars owned a 47-38 lead.
But the Anteaters came out energized in the second half, as sophomore guard Jeff Gloger found senior forward Matt Okoro streaking towards the basket with a pass and Okoro, fittingly, dunked the ball to cut the All-Stars' lead to 55-46.
At the 11:32 mark, with UCI down 63-59, Efevberha took matters into his own hands.
The sleek Efevberha penetrated from the top of the key, to the hoop, and dunked the ball with authority to rock the Bren Center, making it 63-61.
Efevberha shot 8-of-15 on the night and hit 10-of-11 free throws to up his team's night at the charity stripe to 26-of-31.
Fellow backcourt mate, sophomore Ross Schraeder scored 13 points and Parada added 14 points in the win, shooting 6-of-11 from the field.
In Saturday night's win, the trio of Efevberha, Schraeder and junior center Greg Ethington proved to be the spark plugs.
'These were three key players who didn't start and were still keys to the game,' Douglass said.
Ethington nearly registered a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds, as five of them came off the offensive glass.
Forward Tony Harvey led five All-Stars in double-digit scoring with 23 points in the loss.
UCI was the first stop in a 13-city national tour for the EA Sports All-Stars, who are comprised of former college and professional basketball players.
The Anteaters shot 45 percent in the contest compared to the All-Stars' 51 percent. Still, Irvine owned the rebound edge (38-35) and turnover rate (10-18).
Freshman forward Nic Campbell did not dress because of a sprained ankle. He is expected back for UCI's next home game.
In the last exhibition game of the season, UCI matches up with Cal State Los Angeles at the Bren Center, Nov. 6.


Just days after the CPSC issued a warning regarding the popular Fisher Price Rock N' Play sleeper there has been an official recall of ALL Rock N' Plays.
The warning was issued after it became known that babies had died from inproper use in this "sleeper." The main concern highlighted by many professionals was that the product was never actually designed for sleeping or as a safe sleeping space. The popular staple baby registry item is often recommended on mom groups as a "must have" and even recommended by many doctors for babies with reflux.
According to the recall over 30 infant fatalities have occurred in Rock 'n Play Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances. About 4.7 million Sleepers are being recalled in total and they have been sold for almost 10 years!
If you own a Rock N' Play Sleeper effected by the recall go to the Fisher Price recall website for more information about how to obtain your refund or credit voucher.


Every day, adults in our families and workplaces are taking the courageous step to come forward, admit they don't read well — and do something about it.
They may not read well enough to do the small things that many of us take for granted, like reading a prescription or a note from a teacher. And not well enough to do the big things, like filling out a job application or reading an employee manual.
Put yourself in their place. Imagine what it would be like to wake up in the morning and have to communicate with the world in a different language. How could you read your daily instructions at work or write a report for your boss? You'd have that pit in the bottom of your stomach, and you'd feel inadequate, insecure.
And if you decide to improve your life, to take the time-consuming steps to learn to do those things big and small, you'd have to do so while maintaining all of your current responsibilities — maybe raising kids, paying the mortgage or the rent, trying to stay afloat financially. You'd face what could be a long, lonely struggle.
This is where Reading Works and our partner network of adult literacy agencies come in. It's where you come in, too. It's important that we collectively signal to these courageous people that they are not alone. And the fact is, determined adults in Detroit and throughout our region are walking into learning labs and libraries and attending classes. There, they find trained teachers and volunteers devoted to helping them gain the vital literacy and fundamental skills they so desperately want.
Improving community well-being: Our impact partners are helping adults improve basic literacy skills so they can be actively involved in their children's education, understand health issues and treatments and become better informed citizens. We seek partnerships with more community-based organizations to spread literacy programs throughout Detroit and the region. And we seek more volunteer tutors and teachers to work for our impact partners.
Creating a better workforce: Many adults want one thing above all — economic well-being for themselves and their families. Reading Works is supporting the City of Detroit's workforce development, and through our impact partners we ensure a pipeline that carries adults from the earliest stage of learning to employment. This includes career assessment, earning-while-learning opportunities, apprenticeship pathways, work readiness, work-study programs, mentoring and the reduction of barriers (personal transportation, health issues, child care, more) that can distract adults from their studies.
Boosting adults up the economic ladder: Adults with reading deficiencies often find themselves under-employed or in jobs where they struggle to keep up, with no possibility of advancing to stable, good-paying careers. We seek partnerships with employers to allow on-site or after-hours literacy instruction for their employees, helping them obtain industry-specific skilled-training certificates and more.
There is a comforting back-to-school excitement for so many of us at this time of year — kids find out who their teachers are, families shop for supplies, parents and children prepare for the morning ritual of getting off to school every day. It's a lot more complicated for adult learners. But for those adults who are committed to improving their lives, each step forward can bring its own excitement. Let's come together to support them and let them know they're not alone.


Improving our quality is a priority for the Verescence La Granja Insulators and forms part of our mission for the future. Quality has been incorporated from the innovation process onwards in order to meet the expectations of our customers and end users regarding new processes, product differentiation and market responsiveness.
Verescence constantly reviews and refines its specifications in order to meet our customers' changing needs and thereby incorporate sustainable development.
The objective of the Verescence is to fully respect the Health of its staff and the Environment, through ongoing and permanent risk reduction.
This objective depends on the excellence of the working practices at each of our centres.
In addition to the human aspect, this is an important economic and social commitment which has a direct impact on the performance and quality of the service provided to our customers, as well as the reputation of our company.
Safety and environmental conservation are always one of our top priorities.
The strict implementation of these principles at the heart of Verescence La Granja has enabled us to obtain the most demanding certificates for our management systems.
The La Granja factory is located in Real Sitio de San Ildefonso which was declared to be a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2013. Such an example of best practice in integrating the economic development and the respect to a protected environment.


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Wakefield, Virginia
Title: Wakefield, Virginia
Subject: U.S. Route 460 in Virginia, Sussex County, Virginia, Tidewater Academy, Stony Creek, Virginia, Otelia B. Mahone
Collection: Towns in Sussex County, Virginia, Towns in Virginia
For the census-designated place in Fairfax County, see Wakefield, Fairfax County, Virginia.
Main Street in Wakefield (photographed by Taber Andrew Bain)
Location of Wakefield, Virginia
1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2)
98 ft (30 m)
Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
FIPS code
51-82384[1]
GNIS feature ID
1496365[2]
Wakefield is an incorporated town in Sussex County, Virginia, United States. The population was 927 at the 2010 census.
Wakefield is widely known for the Virginia Diner, the Airfield Conference and 4-H Educational Center and the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office for Eastern Virginia, which issues weather alerts for the region.
Wakefield also hosts the Virginia Shad Planking.
Wakefield is located at (36.970219, -76.988461).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km2), of which, 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (3.10%) is water.
Wakefield, one of several stops along the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad in pre-civil war Virginia, is thought to have been named by William Mahone(1826-1895), then president of the N&P, and his wife Otelia Butler Mahone as they traveled the newly completed railroad in 1858. According to local lore, the name came from the Sir Walter Scott novel Ivanhoe, which Mrs. Mahone was reading at the time. The towns of Windsor and Waverly are said to have received their names the same way.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,038 people, 423 households, and 285 families residing in the town. The population density was 833.2 people per square mile (320.6/km2). There were 485 housing units at an average density of 389.3 per square mile (149.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 47.50% White, 51.25% African American, 0.19% Native American, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,500, and the median income for a family was $34,539. Males had a median income of $26,429 versus $21,595 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,290. About 9.9% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.
^ a b "American FactFinder".
^ "US Board on Geographic Names".
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990".
^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Sussex County, Virginia, United States
County seat: Sussex
Jarratt‡
Grizzard
Homeville
Towns in Virginia
Boones Mill
Boykins
Charlotte Court House
Chilhowie
Clifton Forge
Clinchco
Clinchport
Clintwood
Coeburn
Drakes Branch
Glade Spring
Glen Lyn
Grottoes
Haysi
Honaker
Kenbridge
Onancock
Onley
Pamplin City
Parksley
Rich Creek
Saltville
Saxis
Troutville
Virgilina
Wachapreague
Weber City
Wytheville
Towns in Sussex County, Virginia
Hampton Roads, Washington, D.C., Richmond, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, American Civil War
Sussex County, Virginia
Virginia, Surry County, Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Southampton County, Virginia
Western Australia, World War I, Iceland, European Union, Washington, D.C.
Tidewater Academy
Virginia, United States, Wakefield, Virginia, White, Geographic coordinate system
Stony Creek, Virginia
Virginia, Sussex County, Virginia, United States, National Register of Historic Places, Daylight saving time
Otelia B. Mahone
Petersburg, Virginia, Suffolk, Virginia, American Civil War, United States Congress, Lynchburg, Virginia


I just had to take my SATs for the second time thanks to my parents. I feel so much pressure that I don't think I even want to go to college anymore. Some of my friends feel the same way. Why does it feel like my parents care more about my test scores than me? How can I talk to my parents about this and tell them I don't want to go to college now?
I understand why you are feeling so pressured. The whole college process can be overwhelming. Although it may not feel like it what you experience as pressure is resulting from your parent's love for you and their desire for you to have all you need to make it to the next level. Often parent's lead with their fear and worry in how they communicate with their kids. And, their underlying motivation of love unfortunately does not get heard. One similar example is "Hey, don't forget to put on your coat, I don't want you to get a cold." Their intention is based on love but rarely is that message heard. What most likely is heard is "Mom and Dad are on my back again." When communication is based on fear or worry, it usually generates more of the same. Let your parents know that you appreciate their support but that their worry is causing you to feel pressured. Let them also know that it feels like they are more focused on what you are "doing" than who you are or who you are becoming. And, when you do talk with them don't forget to lead with love.
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Victoria \v(i)-cto-ria, vic-toria\ as a girl's name is pronounced vic-TOR-ee-ah. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Victoria is "victory". Feminine form of Victor. Victoria was a goddess who smiled on the ancient Roman people for many centuries. Early Christians adopted the name, probably due to Saint Paul's praise of "God, which giveth us the victory". Royal associations from 19th-century England's Queen Victoria and the four-syllable pronunciation give Victoria an air of dignity, formality and distinction. Victoria's short forms and nicknames are very informal by contrast. Vittoria is an Italian form; Viktoria is Czech; Victoire is French. See also Latoya. Actress Victoria Principal.
Victoria has 31 variant forms: Tori, Toria, Torie, Tory, Toya, Vic, Vicci, Vickee, Vickey, Vicki, Vickie, Vicky, Victoire, Victoriana, Victorie, Victorina, Victorine, Victory, Vika, Viki, Vikkey, Vikki, Vikky, Viktoria, Viktorija, Viktorina, Viktorine, Viktorka, Viqui, Vitoria and Vittoria.
For more information, see also related names Ria and Vita.


Throughout the course of data collection, and as a core component of the project goals, TFJ team members held public legal education workshops with trans community members and continuing professional development workshops with legal service providers.
9 focus groups held across Ontario, with 82 legal service providers.
For more information about TFJ, please visit the TFJ page of our website: www.halco.org/our-services/trans-legal-needs-assessment-ontario.


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At Frontline, we always sweat the details to ensure the perfect employer-employee fit. When we receive a job order, we work closely with clients, both to drill down into the specific requirements of the opening and to gain a meaningful understanding of the company's culture. This process allows us to provide our clients with workers who are ready to do the job on their first day and who are compatible with their new colleagues. We've found that's the best recipe to get the results we want: happy clients and happy employees!
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The General Medical Council (GMC) has announced that Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Thorpe, Deputy Chair of the Family Justice Council and Lord Justice of Appeal will chair a working group to produce new guidance for doctors involved in child protection. The working group has been asked to develop guidance that will help doctors involved in this complex and challenging area of practice to interpret and apply the standards expected by the GMC.
The group has 14 members including 7 doctors from a number of specialities and 7 lay members. It includes individuals from a range of backgrounds with an understanding of both children's and parents' perspectives.
Consider, and advise on, ways in which the new guidance could be disseminated, promoted, and used, and its impact evaluated.
The group has been asked to produced the guidance by the end of 2011 and will start seeking views and evidence from a variety of individuals this summer.


My whole life I've waited for… a piece of paper?
We've helped and supported each other through life's surprises- the good and bad. We've grown together. We are each other's best friends and understand each other, for the most part- even in all of our weirdness.
What's different? A piece of paper and a title. And monetary obligations by the government if we ever decided to end it.
A wedding is a very special day to celebrate your love with all your friends and family who've really mattered along the way. A wedding and ceremony is a big celebration you don't want to miss!
But I ask myself, Do we need that little piece of paper? No. We don't.
Do others need it? Maybe. Maybe some of us need it for religious reasons. Or do some of us only need it because that is what society expects?


I just saw in the The New York Times that Jane Jacobs has passed away. I'm unfortunately in the middle of writing a conference piece, and can't write an adequate retrospective reflection on her work now. The New York Times article is available here (free registration required).


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LIMP BIZKIT's DURST Dishes Dirt On BRITNEY
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst made an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" this morning and discussed at length his alleged relationship with pop singer Britney Spears.
Durst, who had previously accused Britney of having "played me out," claimed that his relationship went beyond a mere platonic friendship and offered a lengthy account of how he hooked up with Spears in order to write and produce several tracks for her upcoming album, expected at the end of the year.
The following is a synopsis of Durst's appearance on the show, as reported by MarksFriggin.com:
"Singer Fred Durst came in to promote [LIMP BIZKIT]'s new album 'Bipolar' which will be out in May. Howard said Fred has a lot of tattoos. Fred said he hasn't had anything new put on lately, it's all the same stuff. Howard asked Fred if it feels like he's still wearing a shirt when he takes his shirt off at the beach. Fred said he likes that he's the guy causing mothers to take their kids and run away when he takes his shirt off.
"Howard asked Fred what he did last night because he seemed to be a little drunk today. Fred said he went to a club last night and there were no chicks there. He said he ended up talking to some drunk guy instead. Fred told Howard that he has some buddies he goes out with.
"Howard brought up Britney Spears and asked Fred about what happened between them. Fred said they were working on some songs together and he always had a thing for her. He was really into her, but not the songs. He said the songs he wrote for her were good but she just recently said that she didn't like the songs. Howard asked Fred if it was true that he did what he told Cabbie recently. Fred said he swears on his son that it was true. Howard and Fred went through the story about how he and Britney hooked up to do these three songs he wrote. Howard tried to get as many details as possible out of Fred. Howard said Britney can't write any of her own songs so she needs Fred to write some stuff for her. Robin asked Fred how Britney dressed for work when they were together. Fred said she wore one of those skirts that hangs low on the hips and her shirt was exposing her belly. Howard told Fred that what he did was just fine and he shouldn't feel bad about anything he did. Fred said any guy in his position would have done the same thing.
"Fred said they worked together for a few days on the songs he wrote. He said he thought that he was doing it for the wrong reasons. He was doing it to get in her pants. Howard asked him what the signal was that made him think she wanted to move ahead with him. Fred said he wrote her a letter to her and she ended up leaving the studio. Fred said the letter was nothing really but she ended up coming back to the studio around 3 in the morning. Fred said the letter was just a cool, sweet thing that he wrote. He said he didn't remember what it said though. Fred told Howard that Britney was sweet and she sang the songs pretty good. He said when she came back she told him she just wanted to hang out with him. He said she was wearing a see through shirt and didn't have a bra on. He said she had an entourage with her when she came back but they were pretty cool. After that they went back to Britney's house and hung out. Howard interrupted that story and asked Fred if he gave Britney any 'nose candy' but Fred said he's drug free. He said that Britney drinks and smokes but he didn't see her doing any drugs. Howard said it seems like Britney wants to be a bad girl these days and if she wants to be really bad she should sleep with him. He said Fred is bad but he's even worse. Howard asked Fred what Britney's house was like and how he got rid of Britney's entourage.
"Fred told Howard that they should probably stop at this point and everyone got upset. Howard said Britney is out badmouthing him and he should tell them everything. Howard said he believes everything Fred is saying so he should let it al out. Britney is apparently denying having sex with Fred. Fred said she's not the sweet, innocent girl she seems to be. Howard said he bets that Fred banged Britney from behind. Howard thought he saw Fred nod his head but Fred said he didn't nod.
"Howard said that Britney is saying that Fred is making every single thing up and she doesn't even know her. Howard went on to ask Fred some questions about how they hooked up. He gave some quick answers. Howard asked him if he banged her the first night but Fred didn't want to answer that.
"Crazy Cabbie called in since he was the one who broke the story. Fred told Cabbie off mic that he ate Britney's bad place. The guys told Fred that it wasn't a bad thing and he should be proud. Fred said it was good too.
"Howard asked Fred if Britney had a better body than Carmen Electra. He said she does because he likes a woman to have a little bit of curve and softness. He said Carmen is a little more toned than Britney. He went on to sing some of the lyrics from one of his new songs and he pretty much says he got Britney on the first night. The guys asked him if he used a condom on her but Fred wasn't giving a straight answer. Fred claims that the relationship went on for a little while and it's kind of weird that she's denying it now. He said he talks about this stuff on his web site LimpBizkit.com and it became a big thing there. Fred said that Britney is lying about them not having a relationship and it's pissing him off. He said it's enough already. Howard said he loves this stuff though.
"Howard plugged LIMP BIZKIT's album 'Bipolar' which comes out in May. Howard took a couple of phone calls. One guy asked Fred if Britney's boobs are real. Fred said they are real. Fred said he can't believe all of this stuff is still going on.
"Gary came in and asked Fred what kind of hair cut Britney has down below. Howard guessed that she shaves it all but Fred said it's a big bush. Howard asked him if he was shocked at that. Fred said he thought it was pretty cool actually. Howard was surprised. He took a couple more phone calls and Double A called in to find out if Fred got oral from her. He wasn't answering though. Howard asked if she was loud in bed or not. Fred said this was going a little too far at this point. He said he wouldn't be talking about all of this stuff if she hadn't denied it. Howard and Fred talked about that for a few more minutes before wrapping up the interview. Gary told Howard they also wanted to plug LIMP BIZKIT's concert at Giants Stadium on July 8th. Howard said he'd introduce them if Fred wants.
"Fred's buddy Paco came in to talk about how he's in charge of getting rid of Britney's entourage when Fred wants to hang with her. Howard asked him how he got the hillbilly cousins out of the room. He also asked Paco if he gets Fred's left overs. Paco said he doesn't get that though. Fred told Howard that Britney was very aggressive with the relationship. They spent a couple more minutes on that before Gary came in and said they're having a debate in the office on whether or not Fred and Britney actually had sex. Fred hesitated and didn't want to give a straight answer. He said he'd never let his fans down but wouldn't give a straight answer. Paco chimed in and said a quick 'Yeah.' Gary said he could hear the guys applauding in the office.
"Howard played a little bit of LIMP BIZKIT's new song before ending the interview."
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Good morning and a happy new month and first Monday of August to you all. I cannot believe, more than half of the year has gone, already. I have been so behind this entire Summer reading and commenting on the blogs I love and to tell you the truth, I am not slowing down in August but I will do my best this week and this month to catch up with some of you. Thanks to those of you who stop by, read and comment my blog and linkup on Thursdays. Today I have a couple of Vacation Outfits to show you.
This is the outfit I wore on the first evening we were in St. Joseph (July 3rd). The photos came out so bad, I apologize. I was messing with the camera but I don't know what I had pressed. The pictures were blurry and dark that evening, sorry. I selected the best of the bunch. I paired some Off-White Lace Shorts with an Aqua Floral Print Popover Chiffon Blouse and wore my Cobalt Blue Merona Sandals which matched my Cobalt Tassel Earrings, a few Bangles and my Hot Pink Crossbody Hobo Bag. It was a little cool that evening. Viv is wearing the Cutest Baby Pink Collar Shirtdress in a Blue Umbrella Print. I ended up loving this outfit, a little dressy yet still casual and comfortable, definitely worth repeating it, no?
This is the Outfit I wore on the night of July 4th so I am wearing Red, White and Blue of course. I had on the same Cobalt Blue Sandals as in the first outfit but Viv grabbed this red pair of Wedge Flip-Flops (I had packed) for me because she said they matched my dress (actually a romper). The Red Romper has a small White Pattern on it and I carried this Crochet Cream Purse too. My pop of Blue comes via the Tassel Earrings and also the Flower Hair Clip (I wore as a brooch) which is in red, white and blue. For when it cooled off, I had on a very light and breezy Cropped, 3/4-Sleeve Swiss Dot White Blazer. Earlier that day I had put Vivian in her American Flag Dress. For the evening she wore a Navy Nautical Anchor-Print Dress with her Hot Pink Rosette Flip-Flop Sandals and a large Red+White Ribbon Bow on her hair. As you can see they had the cutest insects and animals down-town St. Joseph. Different artists had done them, every Summer they have a different theme, last year it was ducks. Vivian loved sitting on all of the animals and even kissed most of the frogs and turtles on their lips. She also stopped to smell the flowers because she loves flowers. She is the cutest!
Aqua/Turquoise Floral Rose Print Chiffon Popover Blouse w/ Reversible Sleeves: c/o a Boutique in Albania (New) (similar, Steal, love this), (fun cropped option, Fantastic Deal, my Favorite), (gorgeous option, on Sale), (similar, Splurge).
Off-White Lace Crocheted Shorts: c/o Pumps & Pushups (New) (similar, on Sale), (similar, love these), (similar, Splurge).
Cobalt Blue Beaded Statement Earrings w/ Long Tassels: Old Navy (New) (similar, Steal, love these), (similar), (gorgeous dressy option. Splurge, my Favorite).
2 Twisted Gold-Tone Bangles: The Limited (New) (similar set, huge Steal), (similar, my Favorite), (similar, Splurge).
Cobalt Blue Faux Suede Two-Strap Sandals: Merona via Target (New) (similar, Steal, love these), (similar dressy option, Great Deal).
Baby Pink Collared Trapeze, Blue Umbrella-Print Shirtdress: Old Navy (New).
Hot Pink, Long-Sleeve Tee: Wal Mart.
Red, Halter-Style, Light Romper in a small White Pattern: H&M (New) (similar, Huge Steal, love this), (similar dressier option, Fantastic Deal, my Favorite), (similar, Great Deal), (similar).
White, Cropped, 3/4-Sleeve Swiss Dot, Light Blazer: Forever 21 (similar, Steal, love this), (similar elegant option. Great Deal, my Favorite), (similar dressy option).
Red+White+Blue Ribbon Sequined Flower Hair Clip (worn as brooch): Payless Shoe (New).
Navy Anchor Dress w/ Peek-A-Boo Back: Wal Mart (New).
Red+White Large Grossgrain Ribbon Bow: Wal Mart (New).
Turquoise Wrap Bracelet w/ Pink Watermelons: Target (New).


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Thanks to the Australian Sports Foundation, WARC has been able to establish three projects which allow friends of the club to make a tax deductible donation to our core activities.
Every year, Western Australian athletes travel from Perth to selection regattas in the Eastern States as part of their pathway to elite level competition.
Most WARC athletes study or work full time, as well as training in the order of 12 times a week to compete at this level. It takes a huge emotional, physical and financial cost that does not need to be borne by those athletes lucky enough to row for a Sydney-based club.
To support our athletes in these endeavours, visit our project on the ASF website here.
Don't forget to tell us about your donation by emailing president@warowingclub.org so we can thank you and keep you up to date with the team's activities.
Rowing kit is expensive. Seriously expensive. From entry level to elite, no rowing kit comes without a respectable price tag.
From our two brand new specially-designed learn-to-row vessels to the pride of our fleet, the new Eight, every boat is paid for through fundraising and elbow-grease.
To support WARC to keep the fleet up to date with the best gear, visit our project on the AFS website here.
To make a donation, visit the ASF website here.


Emma is available to lecture on a range of horticultural subjects as well the history of The Walled Nursery. Please contact us for further details.
Option to place a seed order at the end of the demonstration.
Microgreens are easy to grow. We explain the best varieties of herbs to try, which pack a flavour punch into your salads as well as making your dishes look beautiful. Learn how to sow and harvest for a continuous supply – special offer - place your microherb seed order at the end of the demo at a discounted rate!
Enjoy a fascinating lecture on the history of our estate, once known as Tongswood and find out how history has come full circle to save this important and rare heritage site.
Starting with Flemish clothiers in the 14th Century, we go on to tell you why in the 20th Century we were known as the OXO garden and take you on a wonderful journey right up to today. We have many historical photographs that you will see as the story progresses, bring some tissues, it is rather moving.
We'll end by telling you all about the new technologies we used to rebuild these 140 year old glasshouses in 2018 to ensure that they stand for another 140 years!


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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU)- The parents of a South Bend boy rescued from the St. Joseph River Friday, spoke to NewsCenter 16's Joshua Short.
They wanted to thank all of the men and women responsible for helping to find, locate and save their son, Xavier Harvey.


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2 lucky winners share $300,000 Texas Two Step jackpot in Thursday night's drawing
Updated: Friday, February 28, 2014 01:48 AM
TX Two Step News and Payout for Thursday, February 27th, 2014 Drawing
2 lucky tickets matched all 5 numbers Thursday, February 27th, 2014 and split the $300,000 grand prize. The numbers drawn Thursday night, February 27th, 2014 were 9, 13, 15, 21 and Bonus Ball 6. The grand prize winners are encouraged to sign the ticket, place it in a safe place and get in touch with TX State lottery officials as soon as possible.
Along with the grand prize hit on Thursday, February 27th, 2014, many more players walked away with big money. There were 10 lucky winners correctly matched 4 of 4 winning numbers, which won the 2nd prize. The 10 second prize winning ticket(s) won $1,405 cash each. In the past 12 months, the second prize payout ranged from $462 to $4,394 with an average payout in the amount of $1,841.
Additional prizes won Thursday night included 37 tickets that matched 4 of 4 + Bonus numbers. The 37 lucky third prize winning ticket(s) which matched 4 of 4 + Bonus numbers would win $46 cash. In the past 12 months, the third prize payout ranged from $32 to $80 with an average payout in the amount of $52.
The upcoming TX Two Step lottery drawing, Monday, March 3rd, 2014, will feature a jackpot of $200,000.
Texas Two Step drawings are held 2 times a week every Monday and Thursday night at 10:12 p.m. Central Time. To play Texas Two Step, go to any lottery retailer. Pick up a playcard and pick four numbers from 1 through 35 and a Bonus Ball number from 1 to 35. The chances of winning are about 1 to 32. The chances of winning Texas Two Step grand prize are 1 to 1.8 million. The Texas Two Step lottery prize payout over time is about at least 50 percent of the total sales. The prizes are pari-mutuel, which means the total prize allocation divided equally among multiple winners. All the prizes, including the jackpot prize, are paid in one single payment.
With 7 different prize tiers, there were a total of 14,681 winning tickets sold across the state of Texas in the Thursday, February 27th, 2014 drawing. Here is a detailed breakdown of the Texas Two Step payout for the Thursday night's drawing:
2 winners matched 4 of 4 + Bonus and won $300,000 each. In the past 12 months, tickets of this prize level in the drawing of Texas Two Step, won at least $200,000 to max $1,300,000. The average payout of this prize level was $401,905.
10 ticket(s) matched 4 of 4 and won $1,405 each. In the past year, winning tickets of this prize tier in the drawing of Texas Two Step, won from $462 to $4,394, with an average of $1,841 prize payout.
37 winners matched 4 of 4 + Bonus and won $46 each. In the past 1 year, winning tickets of this prize tier in Texas Two Step drawing, won at least $32 to max $80. The average prize payout of this prize tier was $52.
1214 ticket(s) matched 4 of 4 and won $19 each. In the past 12 months, winning tickets matched 4 of 4 in Texas Two Step drawing, won from $14 to $25, with an average of $20 prize payout.
720 winners matched 2 of 4 + Bonus and won $21 each. In the past 1 year, winning tickets of this prize tier in the drawing of Texas Two Step, won at least $15 to max $24. The average payout of this prize tier was $20.
4636 winners matched 1 of 4 + Bonus and won $7 each. In the past 1 year, winning tickets of this prize tier in the drawing of Texas Two Step, won at least $7 to max $7. The average payout of this prize level was $7.
8062 winners matched 0 of 4 + Bonus and won $5 each. In the past 1 year, tickets matched 0 of 4 + Bonus in the drawing of Texas Two Step, won at least $5 to max $5. The average payout of this prize level was $5.
To find if you are among the Texas Two Step top prize winners in Thursday, February 27th, 2014's drawing, check below lucky stores where these tickets were sold.
4 of 4 w/Bonus: LONE STAR FOOD STORE #89, 2121 N HWY 1417 STE K, SHERMAN 75091
4 of 4 w/Bonus: LITTLE SAM #3, 822 HOT WELLS BLVD, SAN ANTONIO 78223
Mon Jul 15, 2019 Two Step Payout
Numbers Matched Prizes # Winners
4 of 4 w/Bonus $200,000 0
4 of 4 $1,373 9
3 of 4 w/Bonus $76 20
3 of 4 $20 1,039
2 of 4 w/Bonus $21 666
1 of 4 w/Bonus $7 4,084
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Friday, February 28th, 2014, 01:48 AM
2 lucky tickets matched all 5 numbers Thursday, February 27th, 2014 and split the $300,000 grand prize. The numbers drawn Thursday ...... Read More »
Texas Two Step jackpot builds to $300,000 Thursday; 6 tickets won the second prize
Tuesday, February 25th, 2014, 01:25 AM
There was no ticket sold matched all five winning numbers in the latest Texas Two Step drawing, and the projected grand prize for ...... Read More »
Monday's Texas Two Step jackpot rises to $225,000; 9 second prize tickets sold
Friday, February 21st, 2014, 12:52 AM
Thursday night's Texas Two Step drawing has yielded no grand prize winner for the $200,000 grand prize. With nobody hit all five ...... Read More »
A single ticket won $425,000 Texas Two Step jackpot in Monday night's drawing
A single lucky winner matched all 5 winning numbers in the Monday, February 17th, 2014 drawing and won the $425,000 grand prize. ...... Read More »
Monday's Texas Two Step jackpot rises to $425,000; 8 tickets won the second prize
The projected jackpot for Thursday night's drawing was $300,000. According to official Texas lottery, no one matched every number ...... Read More »
Thursday's Texas Two Step jackpot builds to $300,000; 3 players won the second prize
Without a jackpot winner in the last drawing, the Texas Two Step game has rolled over the jackpot to $300,000 for Thursday night's ...... Read More »
Texas Two Step jackpot increases to $225,000 Monday, February 10th, 2014; 8 players won the second prize
Friday, February 7th, 2014, 12:47 AM
The Texas Two Step grand prize has jumped up to a projected $225,000 for the next drawing Monday night. The grand prize amount has ...... Read More »
One ticket hit $975,000 Texas Two Step jackpot in Monday night's drawing
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014, 01:15 AM
One ticket purchased was the only ticket that matched all 5 winning numbers to claim the $975,000 Texas Two Step jackpot, ...... Read More »
Monday's Texas Two Step jackpot climbs to $975,000; 11 second prize tickets sold
Friday, January 31st, 2014, 01:28 AM
The estimated grand prize for Thursday night's drawing was $775,000. According to Texas lottery, no player matched every number ...... Read More »
Thursday's Texas Two Step jackpot rises to $775,000; 9 tickets won the second prize
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014, 01:32 AM
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Quinto é o quinto álbum de estúdio de António Zambujo. Editado em 2012, pelo grupo Universal, é considerado o primeiro disco do músico a ter sucesso comercial. Alcançou a marca da dupla platina e esteve 125 semanas na tabela de álbuns mais vendidos em Portugal.

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Wealth in the College Admissions Process
There are many who argue that America's most selective universities, including the Ivy League colleges, are bastions of wealth and privilege. It's not that these folks are wrong. There is no denying that there is a lot of wealth at America's most selective universities. As but one example, with an endowment of over $36 billion, Harvard University is, to say the least, flush with cash. But many folks would argue that it's not just the size of the individual college endowments that scream wealth, it's also the many wealthy families who send their children to these institutions. The wealthy want the best and that includes the best educations for their children. The notion, however, that wealth is a prerequisite to earn admission to these institutions or that these institutions will seek to admit students on account of their wealth is false and in most cases false, respectively.
All Wealth Is Not Created Equal in Admissions
It should shock nobody that America's most selective universities love donations. Donations are their lifeblood. These institutions aim to graduate students who will go on to become great successes and ultimately choose to give back to their alma maters. It's why legacy admission is a thing. It's an attempt — and a successful one — to inspire graduates to give back, to create a legacy of giving at their institutions. And just as all legacies are not created equal (the child of a major donor of course has a great advantage over the child of an alum who never gave a dollar since graduation), all wealth is not created equal in college admissions. But what does that mean, you ask?
Think buildings, endowed chairs, athletic fields. When many families come to us to express their interest in donating to a university, we first ask what amount they're thinking of donating. They usually play a bit coy. But when they ultimately reveal the number, in almost every case, we tell them that it isn't going to cut it. You see, most of these families have no history of giving to an institution. They're not alumni of the school and their children will soon be applying for admission to the institution. So we reply, "How do you think this kind of donation will be received by the school?" After their hemming and hawing, we answer our own question: "It will be perceived exactly as you fear it will be perceived. They're going to think you think you can buy your way in. Will they take your money? You bet. They'll even send you a thank you note and ask for more donations in the future. But if you think this kind of donation will help your child's case for admission, don't do it."
Now is there a certain threshold at which colleges won't care, a certain threshold that will drastically improve an applicant's case for admission? Yes. And while we reserve this number for our clients (you'd be amazed how many folks try to get this number out of us during free consultations which are expressly reserved to answer questions about our service offerings), it may surprise our readers that very few of our clients over the years have made such sizable donations to these institutions — because it's simply not necessary. If they're making these donations only to improve their child's case for admission, well, we can drastically improve their child's case for admission. No college donation required.
But the big takeaway is the number that most folks think with such conviction will make a difference to these institutions isn't even close to the number that will make a difference. And even when you can meet the magic number, there is still no guarantee of admission to one of America's most selective institutions.
America's Most Elite Universities Don't Just Want The Wealthy
While colleges rely on donations from wealthy alumni, one key reason they seek donations is not just to construct buildings and renovate athletic fields but also to educate low and middle income young people. Every single highly selective college aims to admit as many talented low and middle income students as they can — in the hope of creating an American meritocracy. Now is that a bit of a seesaw, a bit Robin Hood if you will in that the schools are taking from the rich to give to the less fortunate? Why, yes. But we'd ask what better solution is there to educate as many folks who would not be able to attend these institutions without financial aid? We are open to hearing suggestions so do post your thoughts below and we'll be sure to jump in on the conversation!
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Hi all and welcome to a new challenge for Lawnscaping! This time you get to choose whether you'd like to feature Stars or Stripes or both on your project!! And, of course how fun is it to have Lawn Fawn as the sponsor!! Great timing too, as their new release just launched! And, such awesome stuff I must add!
How fun are these!!?? Once I was finished with my popsicles, I stamped out my sentiment from the same stamp set with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I applied some foam adhesive to the back of my main panel, and I applied just some regular tape runner adhesive to my vellum piece, and all of that got adhered to a Mint Card base which I stamped my star background using Teeny Tiny Backdrops.
For finishing touches, I applied some sequins, and some Wink of Stella to my popsicles!