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Al Brady
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Charlie Edwards
Haywood Henson
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Terry Lombardi
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Hank O'Neil
Bob Prescott
Donna Renfroe
Steve Samet
Drew Scott
Don Seehafer
Ron Seggi
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Ken Shroyer
Jim Sweeney
Tony Verity
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Dick came to Florida in 1952 to attend college in St. Petersburg. During the years between then and 1957, he worked part-time at WSUN and also produced the religious program Temple Vespers with Dr. Charles Leaming which was heard daily on the station. Dick was hired as General Manager of WTWB soon after graduating from college in 1957. During those early years, in addition to managing the station, he also worked in sales and did on-air work.
From 1970 to 1983 Dick found time to tour with members of his gospel-singing family (wife Gail and daughters Tina, Kim, and Tanya) as the Melody Three Singers. For 25 of his 40 years with WTWB, Gail, whom he married in 1959, did Traffic and Bookkeeping for the station (1971-1996). Daughter Kim was Miss Florida in 1983 while attending the St. Pete campus of USF, and finished in the Top 10 of 1984's Miss America Pageant. Today she is also one of America's top contemporary Christian recording artists.
With permission from WTWB's owner, L.M. Hughey, Dick got some valuable experience in television management when, for about a year and half from 1982 to 1983, he was General Manager of Christian TV station WCLF Channel 22 in Clearwater, followed by about a year with the station on a part-time basis.
After Carpenter's Home Church bought and took over WTWB in 1997, Dick retired and today (2005) lives in the Lithia area of Hillsborough County.


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Jack Kopacka – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile
April 14, 2016 by Joseph Aleong
Jack Kopacka
2015-16 Team: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (#52)
Date of birth: March 5th, 1998
Place of birth: Lapeer, Michigan
Ht: 6'2″ Wt: 190 lbs
Shoots: Left
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible
Twitter:@Jack_Kopacka
THW The Next Ones Ranking (February): Unranked
THW War Room Rankings: Unranked
ISS: Unranked
Future Considerations: Unranked
Bob Mckenzie (TSN): 60
Craig Button (TSN): Unranked
HockeyProspect.com: Unranked
Pike's Picks: Unranked
Consensus: Unranked
Jack Kopacka was a late round pick of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in 2014, being selected 157th overall due to fears over whether he would report to an OHL team over his university commitments. The big-bodied forward was considered to be a draft steal at the time, and after spending most of the 2014-2015 season away playing for the Detroit Compuware program, he joined the Greyhounds for 4 games. With several key players graduating from the team, Kopacka was expected to be one of their main scoring contributors for the 2015-2016 season.
Standing 6'2″ and weighing in at 190 pounds after starting the season at 179, Kopacka has packed on some weight to his frame throughout the season and the progression shows in his play. While he isn't a physical power forward in the mould of someone like London's Max Jones, Kopacka has a long reach and uses it to his advantage when in possession of the puck. His defensive play is a work in progress, and he can be pushed off the puck by bigger players at times. However, he is still dangerous below the circles in the offensive zone and isn't afraid to go to the dirty areas of the ice to make plays.
Kopacka has turned into somewhat of a north-south winger with the Greyhounds, a valuable contributor on the forecheck if he can show a consistent physical game. His offensive game is advanced for a pre-draft player, as his skating ability and shot both stand out among his peers. He has been utilized on the power play for the Greyhounds this year, giving him a chance to show off his impressive offensive instincts and shot. He doesn't possess the vision usually associated with an offensive stud, but has the skating and puck skills needed to eventually contribute to an NHL offense.
Kopacka isn't a flashy player or one with a very high ceiling, but his puck skills and advanced skating are promising signs he can eventually become a strong winger for an NHL team's middle six. If he can improve his defensive game and throw his weight around more often, his current draft projection (outside the top 60 picks) could turn Kopacka into a draft steal.
NHL Draft Projection:
Kopacka was a solid contributor for a Greyhounds team that has advanced to the second round of the OHL playoffs, but lacked the elite production usually expected of a high draft pick. He could go anywhere from the middle of the second round to the end of the third round.
Quotables:
Kopacka possesses good size at 6-2 and 190 pounds, however needs to assert himself more physically and drive scoring lanes. He does compete but needs to sacrifice his body more in order to get the most out of his game. His skating and puck skills are both refined, yet he has been playing conservatively in recent games – trying not to make a mistake. He also needs to get stronger along the boards as he tends to lose a majority of his battles. His stock has softened a little, yet he still has excellent value as a prospect.
David Burstyn, McKeen's Hockey
Kopacka is a very competitive, all-around player who works his tail off in every opportunity. He plays a fast, high paced game and can skillfully drive the net or battle hard to create a turnover. He utilizes a powerful skating stride to get up the ice and makes smart decisions with the puck on his stick. Kopacka can shoot with accuracy and loves to get chances on the net at every opportunity. He's got a slick set of hands and is an underrated set-up man.
Matt Grainda, OHL Prospects
Kopacka is a hard working forward with decent size. He contributes offensively and battles hard down low. He went through improvements all season long and established himself as a good top 6 forward in the OHL and a bonafide NHL draft prospect. Next year should be a coming out party for him in the Soo. He will need continue to improve his physicality, which is something that will be a cornerstone of his game.
Tyler Parchem, Elite Prospects
Skating speed
Above-average shot
Long reach
Not afraid to engage physically
Under Construction (Improvements to Make):
Consistent play
Pushed off puck too easily
Defensive effort
Passing ability
NHL Potential:
Kopacka was a highly touted American recruit, and definitely caught some attention from NHL teams with a 20-goal performance in his first OHL season. With his big frame and soft hands, Kopacka could be an effective middle six winger.
NHL Player(s) Comparison – Andrew Ladd
Risk-Reward Analysis:
Risk = 2/5 Reward = 3.5/5
Fantasy Hockey Potential:
Offensive = 7/10 Defensive = 6/10
Awards/Achievements
2015-2016 CHL Top Prospects Game
Interview/Profile Links:
OHL Player Profile
Video(s):
Kopacka (#52 in white) scores his first OHL goal
https://vine.co/v/exJ0D7Fv1TT
THW's The Next Ones prospect profile template design architect: Chris Ralph
Joseph Aleong
Joseph Aleong is an At-Large writer for THW from Toronto, Ontario. He is a graduate of Brock University in St. Catharines, ON. Follow him on Twitter @josephaleong11
Categories NHL Entry Draft, Prospects Tags Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds

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Many couples are asking their wedding DJ to play throughout the entire reception, from the moment their guests arrive to the time they leave. This includes the cocktail hour, as well as dancing at the end of the evening. To make this work, your DJ should be experienced at playing a number of styles of music to suit each stage of the reception, and they should be aware that the volume needs to remain low until the guests hit the dance floor.
Alongside the above trend, many wedding DJ's are offering Master of Ceremony services. If they are playing throughout the reception, they are well placed to announce dinner, the speeches, and key events such as the significant dances and the cake cutting. Work with your DJ to make sure you have chosen suitable songs for each of the events of your wedding reception, and they can build a play list round those.
Themed weddings are currently big news, and having music to match the theme, such as Italian music, seventies music, or salsa, adds to the atmosphere. Wedding DJ's are finding that playing a solid hour of themed music once or twice throughout the reception works better than throwing in the odd themed tune now and again.
Modern couples with a large reception space are looking to hire club DJ's rather than specialist wedding DJ's for a truly contemporary feel. Having two duelling DJ's is a fashionable option, but it can be noisy so keep it for the evening when older guests may have gone home.
Wedding DJ's are advertising established play lists based around certain musical genres for couples to choose from. Once a play list, for example twenty hits of the sixties, is chosen, the DJ can add to it on the day to suit the mood of the reception.


This week we are continuing to address overcoming depression. Overcoming depression is not a quick fix kind of a thing; it is not cured by a magic pill or wishful thinking.
I know that I am fortunate to have survived my suicidal depression. I know that God was a key component in my fight. I also know that He has blessed me to see each component that was necessary to overcome my depression and heal…for good.
Some of my regular readers may be tired of all the posts on overcoming depression but depression has become so common and is such a misunderstood illness that I believe that I need to take the time to help all those who are suffering or whose loved one is suffering. I suffered from 24/7 migraines for fifteen years and although it was difficult – I survived the headaches no problem. I suffered from severe, suicidal depression for five years – I came harrowingly close to not surviving. Depression is not an illness to be trifled with and too many individuals are suffering silently – afraid, as I was, that if they admit they are depressed, that they will alienate friends, family, and associates.
Medication helps only a very small number of individuals. Yet, there is powerful help available to every single individual who will take advantage of that help.
Nutrition is an incredibly powerful tool in the quest for overcoming depression. Think fuel. Would you fuel your car with rocks in the hopes that your car would miraculously pull gasoline from the rocks? Well, too many feed their bodies nutritionally bankrupt food and expect that their bodies are going to tap into a miraculous reserve of nutrients that they have never (or too infrequently) consume.
If you were to choose the healthiest food of all, the most nutrient-dense item available to us to eat, it would be dark, leafy greens, no contest. Spinach. Kale. Swiss chard. Greens are the first of the G-BOMBS (Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, Seeds) that Dr. Fuhrman describes in his book, The End of Dieting, the foods with the most powerful immune-boosting and anticancer effect.
Have you started exercising to boost your mental health yet?!!! I hope you have! I hope that you are already feeling the positive benefits of exercise in your life!
Sometimes it takes some creativity to figure out how to work exercise into your schedule or even how to find an exercise that you can/will keep with. I love my elliptical machine – but I love it because it becomes my "time out". While I exercise, I watch a show that I like or listen to something inspiring. It becomes pleasure time for me. The best part of my pleasure time it that I feel better, move better and am better because of it!
There are so many benefits of exercise! If you are suffering from depression, I hope that you will make creating time for exercise a priority! You will be glad you did! Be sure to read today's article to get beefed up on several of the many benefits of exercise! Have a wonderful weekend!
Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get a rockin' body, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. For the past decade or so, scientists have pondered how exercising can boost brain function. Regardless of age or fitness level (yup, this includes everyone from mall-walkers to marathoners), studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits. Get inspired to exercise by reading up on these unexpected ways that working out can benefit mental health, relationships and lead to a healthier and happier life overall.
Get ready to win big at Go Fish. Regular physical activity boosts memory and ability to learn new things. Getting sweaty increases production of cells in hippocampusresponsible for memory and learning. For this reason, research has linked children's brain development with level of physical fitness (take that, recess haters!). But exercise-based brainpower isn't just for kids. Even if it's not as fun as a game of Red Rover, working out can boost memory among grown-ups, too. A study showed that running sprints improved vocabulary retention among healthy adults.
Feeling uninspired in the cubicle? The solution might be just a short walk or jog away. Research shows that workers who take time for exercise on a regular basis are more productive and have more energy than their more sedentary peers. While busy schedules can make it tough to squeeze in a gym session in the middle of the day, some experts believe that midday is the ideal time for a workout due to the body's circadian rhythms.
I believe that information. When I was suffering with depression, my MD prescribed three different anti-depressants. One by one, I told my doctor that I did not feel any different and that I was not willing to continue taking a medication that had side effects but made no difference. After the third failure, my doctor told me it was all in my head. I fired my doctor.
Once I fired my doctor, I began in earnest finding solutions to my depression on my own. I am soooo very grateful I did. The battle was not easy but it was ever so worth it!
If you are suffering from depression, you can find improvement as well. I promise that it is completely worth every effort!
If you're having trouble beginning an exercise plan or following through, you're not alone. Many of us struggle getting out of the sedentary rut, despite our best intentions.While practical concerns like a busy schedule or poor health can make exercise more challenging, for most of us, the biggest barriers are mental. Maybe it's a lack of self-confidence that keeps you from taking positive steps, or your motivation quickly flames out, or you get easily discouraged and give up. We've all been there at some point.
It may sound counter-intuitive, but physical activity is a powerful pick-me-up that actually reduces fatigue and boosts energy levels in the long run. With regular exercise, you'll feel much more energized, refreshed, and alert at all times.
Today we are starting our posts in regards to the importance of exercise in overcoming depression. I cannot say enough about how important exercise is to the whole process of healing – both physically and emotionally.
Our bodies are not meant to be sedentary. My husband often tells his patients, "Use it or lose it." Of course, he is talking about physical movement capacity. However, I believe that his "Use it or lose it" applies equally to emotional health. How many people do you know who don't move (couch potatoes) who are really happy and well both emotionally and physically? Me neither. That's my point.
If you have found yourself in the rut of physical inactivity, now is the time to change that. If you are confined to a wheel chair, there may be other ways that you will have to try to boost your emotional well-being but, if not, the time to start is now!
The links between depression, anxiety and exercise aren't entirely clear — but working out and other forms of physical activity can definitely ease symptoms of depression or anxiety and make you feel better. Exercise may also help keep depression and anxiety from coming back once you're feeling better.


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The pediments, the triangular spaces formed by the horizontal and raking cornices of the roof at each end of the temple, were the last parts of the building to receive sculptural decoration (437-432 BC). They comprised colossal statues in the round and the themes were drawn from Attic mythology.
The east pediment above the temple entrance depicted the birth of the Goddess Athena from the head of her father, Zeus, in the presence of the Olympic gods. The west pediment illustrates the dispute between Athena and Poseidon for the claim of the land of Attica, a legendary fight that resulted in Athena's victory.
View of the west pediment of the Parthenon.


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Does the colour of your car have an impact on safety and security? Research has shown that there is a distinct relationship between vehicle colour and crash risk+. The research conducted by the Monash University Accident Research Centre showed that compared to white, darker colours such as black, blue, grey, green, red and silver which have lower visibility were deemed less safe during the day. The NMVTRC's CARS project conducted analysis to determine any relationship between vehicle colour and theft.
The colour of all passenger/light commercial (PLCs) vehicles stolen in the financial years 2011/12 and 2015/16 were collected and linked to registration data. In turn, theft rates per registered vehicles were calculated.
This information was available for all states except New South Wales (NSW) and vehicle colours by theft rates were presented for colours with greater than 200 thefts in 2015/16. Regarding the top theft targets, vehicle colours with more than 3,000 registrations in 2015/16 were presented.
In 2015/16, green had the highest theft rate with 3.58 thefts per 1,000 registered vehicles. This was followed by black vehicles with 2.96 thefts per 1,000 registered vehicles.
Although white PLCs accounted for almost 31% of all thefts, the number of white coloured vehicle thefts have decreased (-6%) since 2011/12 despite an increase in the white registered fleet (+13%) since 5 years ago. As a result, it ranked 4th in terms of theft rate with 2.65 thefts per 1,000 registrations in 2015/16 (down from 3.20 thefts per 1,000 registrations and ranked 2nd in 2011/12).
On the other hand, the number of silver vehicles stolen has increased at a greater rate than that of silver vehicles being registered since 5 years ago (+19% thefts versus +13% registered).
Silver and black vehicles had an increase in the number of both short term and profit motivated thefts while white cars only had an increase in the number of profit motivated thefts.
A red Nissan Pulsar N15 MY95_00 had the highest theft rate with 29.6 thefts per registrations and also shows a 46% higher theft rate than a blue Nissan Pulsar N15 MY95_00.
A black Holden Commodore VE MY06_13 had a 57% higher theft rate than a silver one.
A black Holden Commodore VT MY97_00 had 1.5 times the theft rate of the same car in white.
In general, there was greater variation between the theft rates by vehicle colour for profit motivated than short term thefts. This indicates that thieves may target particular colours, when stealing for profit, whereas colour is less of a factor in short term thefts, i.e. A black Holden Commodore VT MY97_00 was 3 times more likely to be stolen for profit than a red one however a black and red Holden Commodore VT MY97_00 had similar theft rates for short term thefts.
Figure 3a. The Nissan Pulsar N15 MY95_00 top colours stolen by theft rates per 1,000 registrations, 2015/16.
Figure 3b. The Holden Commodore VE MY06_13 top colours stolen by theft rates per 1,000 registrations, 2015/16.
Figure 3c. The Holden Commodore VT MY97_00 top colours stolen by theft rates per 1,000 registrations, 2015/16.
+Newstead, S; D'Elia, A (2007). An investigation into the relationship between vehicle colour and crash risk. Report No. 263. Monash University Accident Research Centre.
Red* includes maroon and burgundy, Yellow* includes gold, Beige* includes cream and fawn.
Recovery status is as at 30 June 2016 for TAS and 31 July 2016 for all other states and territories.
The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) acknowledges all police services, registration authorities, participating insurers, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, Glass's Information Services and Insurance Australia Group for the supply of the data on which this report is complied. Theft incident data may be subject to later revision by the data providers. This work is copyright. Material may be reproduced for personal, non-commercial use or for use within your organisation with attribution to the NMVTRC. © 2017 NMVTRC. All rights reserved.


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Bertrand de Billy was born in Paris where he studied music and performed as an orchestra member before taking up conducting. From 1993 to 1995 he was first Kapellmeister and Deputy Music Director of the Anhaltisches Theater in Dessau, and from 1996 to 1998 he held the same position at the Vienna Volksoper. Following that he was Music Director at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona from 1999 to 2004, and also Music Director of the Radio Symphony Orchestra in Vienna from 2002 to 2010. Mr. de Billy was also the principal guest conductor of the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester until December 2015 and of the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne until the end of the 2017/18 season. From 2014 to 2018 he also served as the principal guest conductor of the Dresdner Philharmonie.
Even early in his career guest engagements brought Mr. de Billy to the state operas of Vienna, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, as well as to such renowned auspices as the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London, the Grand Théâtre de la Monnaie, the Opéra National de Paris, and to the opera houses in Washington and Los Angeles, amongst others. Since 1997 he has been a regular guest at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and at the Salzburg Festival since 2002. Alongside his celebrated career as an opera conductor, Mr. de Billy regularly performan concerts worldwide, having led such distinguished orchestras as the Cleveland Orchestra, the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, the Staatskapelle Dresden, the Orchestre de Paris, the Wiener Symphoniker as well as the Museumsorchester Frankfurt, the Philharmoniker Hamburg, the RSB Berlin, the Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin, the Dresdner Philharmoniker, the Bamberger Symphoniker the Royal Danish Orchestra, the NHK Symphony Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and many more. Mr. de Billy conducts a wide repertoire from Bach to many world premieres. He maintains a close relationship with the Theater an der Wien, the Wiener Musikverein and the Wiener Konzerthaus, as well as to the Munich State Opera.
Numerous CD and DVD recordings document Mr. de Billy's work, and he has received many prestigious awards in France and Austria.
The 2019/20 season sees his return once again to Theater an der Wien with a New Production of La Vestale, to Metropolitan Opera with La Traviata and Tosca and to Teatro dell´Opera di Roma with Carmen. Equally in demand on the concert podium, this season will bring Bertrand de Billy a.o. to orchestras such as Orchestre National France, Wiener Symphoniker, Orchestre Suisse Romande, Bamberger Symphoniker, London Philharmonic, Helsinki Philharmonic, Orchestre Chambre de Lausanne, Staatskapelle Weimar a.o.
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'The Story of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia – Northern Colorado Chapter and "Unsere Leute" (Our People)' with Lauren Brantner and John Kammerzell
Lauren Brantner and John Kammerzell will share their experiences in researching the fascinating subject of Germans from Russia. There are an untold number of descendants of these hard working and steadfast people that immigrated in the late 1800's to the early 1900's in our very own area.
Lauren Brantner has served as an officer of the Northern Colorado Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia for 22 years. She started the initial work on a chapter database working with the developer of software that was keyword and then worked with the project that went the next step to become a nationwide effort for AHSGR called SOAR (Saving Our Ancestral Records). She then went on the International Board and chaired the SOAR Committee and served on Genealogy, Historical Research, & Technology committees. One of her projects was to work with a translator who translated a comparative study of records of a Protestant Volga German Colony with a Catholic Volga German Colony. The final database was between 400,000 to 500,000 records. The database is now housed in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. She has an English degree from the University of Northern Colorado. She retired in 2002 and is finally getting to work on her own genealogy.
John L. Kammerzell is a second-generation native Coloradan. His paternal and maternal great-grandparents immigrated to Colorado from the Volga Region of Russia, in 1906. His paternal ancestry has been documented from Colorado, to Russia, and to Gersfeld, Hesse, Germany in 1605. He and his wife Sandra, reside in Fort Collins, Colorado.
US Marshal Kammerzell was appointed by President Barack Obama on December 28, 2009, and retired from service to the citizens of Colorado on July 9, 2015.
US Marshal Kammerzell and his wife have been longtime members of the Northern Colorado Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (NCCAHSGR). He has served as the NCCAHSGR Genealogy Officer, and was recently honored to be elected the 2017 President of the chapter. He is very much involved in the research of his ancestors' history, the history of the German Russians in the region, and their contributions to our nation. Marshal Kammerzell has researched and documented his immediate and extended "Volga Deutsche" family surnames to include: Kammerzell, Schwab, Mueller, Miller, Rosenoff, Linhardt, Leinwebber, Wagner, Krieger, Naeb, Bickling, Greenwaldt, Stricker, Schneider, Koehler, Starck, Erbes, Dietz, Deines, Stromberger, Meisner and Steininger.
Visitors are welcome at all meetings
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I had an unusual meeting last week. One of our clients has assigned a new point person to our relationship, so we met to lay the foundation for the future. We also met to reconnect on the past, as Kevin was our point person about 6 or 7 years ago when we first forged the partnership. Years pass quickly at times, so I was happy to be working with him again and looking forward to catching up.
Our meeting started out on business, but as we got further into it, we found ourselves talking about the ups and downs of life. Now, this is not the first time that I've had a conversation like this while on the road. This felt different though. As we talked about the vagaries of life, some of the lightness made way for a more direct connection. And the question arose… Are you happy in your own skin?
When your career is new, that question is easier to answer. You feel that you know who you are and where you are going. Here, in the mid-section of life, it gets a little harder to find that answer. It doesn't matter how happy you are with who you are or how you're rising in your job or responsibilities. You're in the middle – somewhere between here and there – and cresting a hill. The end of your career is a little closer than your beginning. You may be looking back at the dreams or desires you had way back when, and wondering what you did with them. Did you take a detour? Did you achieve those young dreams and are now looking for a new one? Maybe you're feeling restless, bored or stifled and don't know what to make of it.
It's tempting to lean towards frustration if you're drifting a little, to feel uncomfortable in your own skin as you're searching for the next step in the evolution of you. But don't question who you are just because you may be questioning where you're going or your circumstances. Now more than ever, you should accept yourself. Heck, celebrate it! It's okay to be frustrated, uncomfortable or searching. In fact, it's great. It means you're not settling for something. Instead, you're expanding, learning, growing and becoming something more. Being uncomfortable is a good thing. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. The nerves, the hunger, the yearning…. It drives you forward.
Yes, Kevin. I'm nervous, excited, frustrated, searching and perfectly happy in my own skin, in my own discomfort.
I'm on a journey. How about you?


Overview: This course explores the structures of policy and law that shape environmental governance on the west coast of Vancouver Island, and how the Indigenous communities and ecosystems of the west coast of Vancouver Island shape law and policy. The goal is to understand the complex socio-ecological and legal structures – both Nuu-chah-nulth and Canadian – that underpin the overlapping jurisdictional and governance systems in the region. The central themes that anchor this course are the geography of the west coast, ecosystem-based management, and aboriginal rights and title. The magic of this course is that it exposes students to socio-ecological governance issues within the unique and vibrant Nuu-chah-nulth traditional territory where outsiders can see how Indigenous law directs environmental management. From a colonial legal perspective, Meares Island in the region was one of the sites of the start of the "war in the woods" in the 1980's, and the region continues to provide leading legal challenges and solutions in Canada.
We approach these fascinating structures of Indigenous and Canadian policy and law through the topics of (1) aboriginal rights and title, (2) science in law, (3) land use and marine planning, and (4) the impact of energy systems on remote communities. Each topic includes at least six class hours divided equally into an overview lecture that sets the stage, interaction with a guest speaker (either in class or out in Huu-ay-aht territory on the land or ocean), and a student-facilitated activity. In addition, we will meet with staff and leadership from Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nations to learn about specific initiatives they are working on, and explore environmental governance strategies in both modern treaty and aboriginal rights contexts. Students will have the opportunity to develop collaboration and teamwork skills through a team project. Each student's final project will be in support of research defined by staff of First Nations so that the primary output of the course will support Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nations with their environmental priorities.
A note for students not in law. I promise that the law students will not bite. The structure of the course relies equally on environmental studies and law/policy backgrounds, and both perspectives and skills are necessary for solving environmental governance challenges. I taught a similar course in the central coast at the Hakai Institute for five years and the interdisciplinary class collaboration was a success.
Research skills: Students will improve their social science research, policy analysis, legal research and writing skills through two written submissions on the course readings, a team project, and a final project. Students will also improve their teamwork and facilitation skills by working with colleagues in the course to facilitate a course session, and take responsibility for community guests from First Nations, Parks Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, BC Parks, and community organizations. Note that students not in law are not expected to read or write legal analysis, however the interaction with legal principles will assist them to understand environmental governance structures in Canada.
Practical Skills: Students will complete a final project for a Nuu-Chah Nulth First Nation in the region in support of their environmental projects.
Boat Use: There will be no opportunity for students to drive boats during Environmental Law and Sustainability. Boat driving is not recommended for this course. Students who wish to drive boats at BMSC must hold a PCOC and valid first aid certificate and must participate in an introductory boat check-out on the first day of orientation.
Prerequisite: Upper year environmental policy course, environmental law, or by permission of the instructor.
Physical Requirements: None. However, students should be aware that there is no accommodation available for physical accessibility at BMSC. There are gravel paths and steep slopes joining the classrooms and residents at BMSC. We will be vising several sites of Indigenous law, however no particular physical fitness is required.
Required Text: Materials will be available for students electronically.


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Q: Module Model not loading My application structure:

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I want to create a module application so in my application.ini I put:
resources.frontController.moduleDirectory = APPLICATION_PATH "/modules"
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Basically my Application_Model_ShoppingCart for my main application needs the Orders_Model_Order to place an order:
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But I keep getting a fatal error:
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I keep trying different things but it still doesnt include this module with the autoloader.  Is there something I should be doing?
Thanks in advance.

A: Two possible solutions.
Add in application.ini:
autoloaderNamespaces[] = 'Application_'

or add module bootstrap:
// /application/modules/orders/Boostrap.php
class Orders_Bootstrap extends Zend_Application_Module_Bootstrap {}

and put your Order_Model_Order models to:
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A: I think the class must be named:
class Application_Orders_Model_Order


A chic winter dress in classic a-line cut. Crafted in a wool mix and trimmed at the neckline with faux suede trim and statement button pockets. A touch of Chateau sandcastle sparkle can be found near the hem.
Team with tights and boots for a rustic look this season.


Lifelong learning is important to us. Because once you stop learning, you stop being good at what you do. In particular in our technology-driven world, driven by constant change, the necessary expertise is becoming broader and the expiration date for existing knowledge is becoming shorter. But you need the right know-how to provide competent advice to customers, and properly install and efficiently service equipment.
For this reason, in our academy we offer a large selection of training courses on video security and our products and solutions. You can find the current dates in our training calendar. We are also happy to organize individual events at our location or at your site. The training program is modular and each course builds on skills learned in previous courses. Webinars and short tutorials in the form of video clips supplement the classroom training for our WebClub members.
Whether beginner, intermediate, or expert – our training calendar offers something for everyone. Build up your knowledge step-by-step.
You learn directly on the equipment itself. And you will practice what you have learned using application-oriented tasks on setup and operation.
Each participant will receive exclusive access to our WebClub and can always refresh what they have learned there.
Based on the well-known "Starter Engineer" term, we have expanded our certification series for a differentiated and qualified documentation of your performance. In 2018, we will start with the new concept and expand it steadily and provide it with benefits for the respective certification levels.
G-Core is our homogenous solution for controlling recorder-spanning GEUTEBRÜCK video management programs G-Set, G-View, PLC Simulator and G-Web. In the Starter Engineer Training, you start up your individual recorder, learn about our video analysis methods and create rules for system automation.
G-SIM is our flexible, scalable management Solution for your security infrastructure, process control systems and also for your facility management. The G-SIM training gives you the ability to configure a G-SIM server, including its different consoles to use the integrated management systems and analysis elements.
With our video content analysis systems, you filter relevant information from large data sets. Analysis algorithms constantly monitor any scene and alert you in critical situations. In video analysis training, you will learn different methods for video analysis and configure different functions for different scenarios.
In addition to our scheduled trainings, you have the opportunity to book individual appointments and individual- / project related trainings, which we design according to your individual needs. We organize these individual appointments and trainings both in our training rooms and at your place.


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The One With All the Wedding Plans
by Annette L. of Minnesota, USA
Prologue: Late Morning. The gang is sitting on the couch in Central Perk, with newlywed Ross and Rachel cuddling in one corner, and Chandler and Monica cuddled in the other corner. It is a week or two after R&R decided to stay married. A waitress approaches a microphone.
Waitress: Ladies and gentlemen, returning from a long break, we are pleased to welcome back Phoebe Buffay...
The coffeehouse customers clap and cheer as Phoebe steps up to the microphone with her guitar in-hand.
Phoebe: Hi. Thank you. (puts guitar strap over her shoulder) Um, I recently went on a trip to Las Vegas with five of my friends, and two of my friends are engaged since returning from that trip....(gestures to Monica and Chandler as people clap)... and two of my friends are married since returning from that trip...(gestures to R & R as people clap) I just wanted to write a song about how I feel since all that has happened...so, here it is.
(strums a couple of chords)
Lastnight, I was walking
a bit after dark,
When I saw a cute couple
on a bench in the park.
I thought to myself,
why they look so sweet.
I think I'll go and
VOMIT on their feet!
(violently strums on her guitar)
(now shouting)
ALL THESE STUPID CUTE COUPLES!
THEY MAKE ME SO FREAKIN' SICK!
Monica, Chandler, Ross, and Rachel's smiles have faded. They now are semi-frightened. Phoebe continues.
STUPID CUTE COUPLES!
WHY DON'T YOU JUST GET A ROOM?!?!
(pauses, takes a deep breath, and smiles, strumming happily on her guitar)
La la la la la la la la la laaaaa!
(strums two more loud chords, then stops)
The audience claps awkwardly, as C & M & R & R just stare in silence. She smiles brightly.
Phoebe: Thank you!
OPENING CREDITS/COMMERCIALS. Central Perk.We return to find Joey and the others sitting on and around the couch as Phoebe puts her guitar back in her case.
Rachel: (nervously) Umm...nice song, Pheebs.
Phoebe: Thank you! I know, though.
Chandler sits up quickly and removes his arm from Monica's shoulders.
Chandler: Yeah, it-it was great. Umm...why did you write it, again?
Phoebe:Just to express my feelings on this, whole "star-crossed lovers", kissy-face in public, newlywed happy CRAP.
Ross: Pheebs, we thought you were happy for us.
Rachel: Yeah, honey. Why didn't you tell us how you really felt?
Phoebe: Oh, no! I'm way happy for you guys, it's just....I hate all this other "soul mate", "meant-to-be", you know....Romeo and Juliet crap.
Monica: Sweetie, you used to love Romeo and Juliet.
Phoebe: I know. I think it all started last night when I was reading my copy of Romeo and Juliet.
Joey: What happened?
Phoebe: My dad called and cancelled our plans for tonight, just because he's taking his new girlfriend out instead.
Everyone: Aww, sweetie. I'm so sorry. That sucks. (etc.)
Phoebe: I guess I just got so mad at him that I decided I was going to get even with Romeo and his little....Shakespearean wench.
Joey: No, I mean what happened with the story? Do they get together or what?
Everyone looks at one another as Chandler leans towards Joey.
Chandler: Actually, Joe, Romeo and Juliet were a famous comedy team from the thirties, you know? Kind of like the Three Stooges, only there were two of them. Romeo....and Juliet.
Joey: Oh. (laughs) Here you had me thinkin' that it was some Shakespearean tragedy from, like the 16th century or something.
He laughs again as the others steal glances at each other and try their hardest not to laugh. Chandler pats him on the back in mock-sympathy.
Chandler: Looks like you have to start watching more TV, my friend.
Joey nods knowingly as the camera fades to Monica/Rachel's apartment, now mid-afternoon. Rachel is glancing around the apartment, deep in thought. Ross enters.
Ross: Hey.
Rachel: (goes to him) Hey, honey.
They share a quick kiss.
Ross: What's up?
Rachel: I was just thinking...
Ross: Yeah?
Rachel: We got married so quickly in Las Vegas, we didn't really get a chance to do the things newlywed couples are supposed to do.
Ross: Like...?
Rachel: Well, for starters, having a wedding reception...
Ross: Well, see, the hard thing about doing that is, our parents don't even know we're married yet.
Rachel: Uh-huh...So?
Ross: So, they might be a little disappointed if they realize we just had a quickie marriage in Vegas.
Rachel: So what are you saying? You don't want to have a reception at all?
He hugs her and she rests her head on his shoulder.
Ross: No, I'm saying, we should do it all over.
She pulls away quickly and looks into his eyes. He smiles.
Ross: I say we have a big ceremony, followed by a big reception, and then we fly off to our big honeymoon!
She grins ear to ear.
Rachel: Ross, you would actually do that? For me?
Ross: I am dying to do that!
Rachel: Oh, honey....
They kiss as Monica and Chandler come through the door.
Chandler: (jokingly) Ya stinkin' newlyweds! Why dontcha get a room?
They pull apart smiling.
Rachel: We will once we're on our honeymoon!
Monica: What?
Ross: Rachel and I have decided to have a real ceremony.
Monica and Chandler are still not smiling.
Monica: When?
Rachel: We don't know yet. Hopefully as soon as possible.
Monica: Huh....That's...great. Just great.
Chandler puts his hand on her shoulder.
Rachel: Honey, what's wrong?
Monica: (smiles brightly) Nothing. I'm happy for you.(hugs Rachel) You guys go ahead. Have your big ceremony. (mumbles) Rain on my parade.
Ross: What?
Chandler: Uh, Monica, can I see you out in the hall?
Monica: Sure.
C & M exit. Hallway outside Chandler/Joey's and Monica/Rachel's apt. Monica starts pacing, clenching and unclenching her fists.
Chandler: Sweetie, it's okay. They didn't know that we were talking about our wedding plans at lunch.
Monica: (ignoring) Oh, everything has to be a competition with him. He's already married, and now he's trying to steal my glory? (mocking) Oh, Rachel and I are going to have a big ceremony. Now mom and dad can hang all over me, like they usually do, and they won't even pay attention to the fact that you're getting married too. Ooh, he makes me so mad!
Chandler: Honey.....
Mon/Rach's apt. Ross and Rachel hear a commotion out in the hall, and lean up against the door to listen.
Monica: He always has to be the prince! We had to push our wedding aside for them once already when they were trying to figure out if they even wanted to be together, and now we have to do it again so High-and-Mighty Prince Ross can have his big wedding extravaganza with Rachel while we sit in the corner and wait and wait and wait!! Aaargh! (sighs exasperatedly)
Chandler puts his hands on her shoulders to try to calm her down. Inside, Rachel and Ross look at each other, realizing their selfishness. Outside in the hall, Monica turns and starts crying on Chandler's shoulder as he holds her.
Chandler: I know. It's okay, honey. It's okay. Sshh.
Rachel and Ross bow their heads as the camera fades. COMMERCIAL BREAK. We return to Chandler and Joey's apartment, where Joey is flipping through the channels in his chair. Phoebe enters. Joey, without turning around, greets her.
Joey: Hey Pheebs.
Phoebe: Hey, Joey. Where is everyone?
Joey: Um, well Ross and Rachel are probably cuddling somewhere, and Chandler and Monica had to go for a walk, cuz Monica got upset.
Phoebe: What happened?
Joey: I don't know....Something about Ross being a prince or something.
Phoebe: Ross is a prince?
Joey: Yeah.
Phoebe: Well, that would explain why he's so prissy.
Joey: That's what I was thinkin, too. (pauses) So, have you talked to your dad?
Phoebe: (glares) No! Why should I? He'd probably just start making out with his girlfriend or something. You know, my grandmother was right. He is the same dirtbag that ran out on my mom and us.
Joey: Phoebe, maybe if you just tell him how you feel? He might listen. It sounds to me like you're the only family he has left that will actually communicate with him. (holds up telephone) Call him.
Phoebe looks at the telephone, then at Joey.Cut to Monica and Rachel's apt. Ross is sitting in the armchair, talking to Rachel, who is in the bathroom, standing at the sink.
Ross: I feel so bad now. I had no idea they wanted to get married right away. Maybe we could have a double ceremony with them. You know, have all four of us up at the altar.
Rachel: (off-screen) Honey, it sounds to me like they want to have their own ceremony. You've been getting so much attention from your parents lately, Ross. With Ben, and your marriage to Emily, and then your divorce....Monica wants some attention for once.
Ross: But I want to have a big wedding right away, too.
Rachel stands in the hallway outside the bathroom.
Rachel: But, Ross, it's can't always be about you. Do you know how many times I have listened to Monica cry about how you're the favorite because so much is going on in your life, and how she feels insignificant because she can't even hold onto a boyfriend?
Ross looks at the floor.
Rachel: Let Chandler and Monica have a big ceremony. We are already married. All we really need to do is go on a vacation and have some alone-time. (goes back in the bathroom as Ross stares after her)
Ross: Sweetie, are you feeling okay? Why do you keep going in there?
Rachel: Ross, I need you....
Ross: (approaches door)The extra toilet paper rolls are under the sink. You should know that by now.
He opens the door and looks in, finding Rachel standing at the sink.
Ross: Oh...
Central Perk. Monica and Chandler enter and sit down on the couch. Chandler puts his arm around her.
Chandler: So, are you feeling better now?
Monica: (smiling faintly) Yeah, I guess.
Joey and Phoebe enter.
Phoebe: Hey, Mon. What happened? Joey said you were upset about something.
Monica: It's nothing. We really don't need to go over it again.
Phoebe: Oh, okay. So, how come you never told me that Ross was a prince?
Monica gives her a strange look.
Monica: He's not a prince, sweetie. I was just mad at him and called him that.
Phoebe: Oh. Are you sure you don't wanna talk about it?
Monica: Yeah. Chandler and I already talked about it. I feel better now.
Phoebe: I wanna know what's happening, though. Chandler, will you tell me?
Chandler looks at Monica, and after a moment, she nods.
Chandler: Well, we recently found out that Ross wants to give Rachel a real wedding ceremony. What he didn't know was, at lunch, Monica and I were discussing when to have our wedding, which is as soon as possible. Ross and Rachel said the same thing, so Monica got upset. (to Monica) We should try to clear things up with them. I'm sure they're still wondering what happened with you.
Monica: Yeah. (stands) Oh, by the way, Phoebe. Did you talk to your dad at all?
Phoebe: Yes. He said he felt really guilty about cancelling our plans, and then he explained that he wasn't taking his girlfriend out on a date anymore. She broke up with him.
Monica: Aww. I'm sorry.
Phoebe: It's okay. He said that made him realize that staying close with family was more important than staying close with a woman. So, we're going skating in the park tomorrow afternoon.
Monica: Skating?
Phoebe: He wants to learn how to roller skate. I'm not that good, either, but he made me promise to teach him what I know.
Chandler:(standing) Which is...?
Phoebe: Which is...um....don't try to eat a hot dog, skate, and watch for pedestrians at the same time.
Chandler nods. He and Monica say goodbye and exit. Phoebe and Joey go up to the counter to order coffee as the camera fades to Monica/Rachel's apt. Rachel is lying on the couch with her chin tipped up, holding a kleenex. Ross is digging through the refrigerator and pulls out a bottle of Fruitopia as Monica and Chandler enter.
Monica: Hey.
Ross: So, what happened before?
Monica: Well, at lunch earlier, Chandler and I were discussing--oh, sweetie! What happened to you?
She rushes over to the couch as Rachel sits up slowly, pulling the kleenex away from her nose.
Rachel: Nosebleed. I'll tell ya later. Finish with your story.
Monica: Okay....well, we were discussing how we want to have our wedding as soon as possible. So, when we heard you guys talking about that, I guess I just got a little....I don't know....
Ross: Psycho?
Monica: (shooting him a look) Something to that effect. Anyway, I just want you guys to know that you can go ahead and have your wedding ceremony first. I mean, you did get married in Vegas, so you should be the first to have the real wedding.
Rachel: (smiling, pats her shoulder) Honey, that's sweet that you say that, but Ross and I heard some of your....
Ross: Ranting and raving?
Monica shoots him another dirty look. Rachel does the same.
Rachel: Some of your conversation out in the hall, and we were talking about how unfair that it was that we were being so selfish. I mean, we already are married. You guys aren't. You should get to have your special day. We both want you guys to be married first.
Chandler: Well....
Ross approaches Rachel and clasps her hand.
Ross: Well nothing. It's settled.
Monica: Now, how did you get your nosebleed, sweetie?
Rachel: Well, it's kind of a funny story, and it ties in with the whole wedding planning thing.
Monica nods, signaling for her to go on. She looks at her lap.
Rachel: Well, you know how I get nosebleeds from being stressed out, right? Well...um...you guys have to get married first anyways.
Monica: Just because you got a nosebleed?
Rachel: No, because of the reason why I got the nosebleed.
Chandler: And that would be...?
Rachel hesitates. You can guess what's coming, can't you? Don't shake your head no! I know you know what's coming, and I say it's better to throw it in now than to wait for the end of the season. Rachel hesitates some more, and Ross tightens his grip on her hand.
Rachel: That would be...because....
Monica, Chandler, and the whole wide world are on the edge of their seats now as she hestitates and builds the suspense.
Rachel: (sighs).....I'm pregnant.
Monica and Chandler's jaws drop. They look at each other as the camera fades. COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Epilogue: Central Perk. Phoebe and Joey are on the couch, talking.
Phoebe: I think I'm going to write a song about my dad.
Joey: Yeah? What will your lyrics be?
Phoebe: Something about how he used to be a dirtbag, but now he's nice.
Joey: Sounds like a hit. (stands)
Phoebe: Where're ya going?
Joey: Oh, I'm gonna go rent some movies. Wanna come with?
Phoebe stands excitedly, smiling brightly.
Phoebe: Sure! Ooh, what're we gonna rent?
Joey: I want to get some videos of those Romeo and Juliet people. I bet those are funny.
Phoebe temporarily forgets Chandler's explanation of Romeo and Juliet.
Phoebe: Romeo and Juliet, funny?
Joey: Yeah. Pheebs, don't you remember when Chandler was telling us about how they were like the Three Stooges, and said I had to watch more TV because I didn't know who they were?
Phoebe: Oh, yeah, that's right.
Her smug smile returns as Joey heads out the door in front of her.
Phoebe: Guess I have to pay attention to conversations more.
The door closes behind her, and the camera fades out. END.


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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: How They Both Intersect with Cybersecurity
Presented by Atlanta Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit 2017 30 Minutes
Artificial intelligence has been called a future technology that will drive the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Its impact on the job force is one leading reason. But within the technology industry, AI's impact is best seen in the realm of cybersecurity, where machine learning is helping organizations more readily react and respond to emerging cyberthreats. Machine learning can help organizations identify risks and classify them sooner, which enables incident response teams to implement preventive actions before security threats manifest. But machine learning will inevitably be used by attackers to improve their own skills and tactics. So what can and should the industry be doing now to prepare for the advantages and disadvantages AI and machine learning offer? In this session, cybersecurity attorney Randy Sabett,a former National Security Agency crypto-engineer, will explore the impact AI and machine learning are having on cybersecurity, and the risks companies need to be considering.
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A former NSA crypto-engineer, Sabett brings to Cooley LLP his extensive experience in data security, privacy, licensing and IP. Sabett has managed numerous data breach responses involving major retailers, financial and healthcare organizations, and on-line service providers. He served on the Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency and has been recognized as a leader in privacy and data security in the 2007-2014 editions of Chambers USA. Sabett is a member of the board for the Georgetown Cybersecurity Law Institute and the Northern Virginia chapter of ISSA. He also is a frequent lecturer and author, and has appeared on or been quoted by a variety of national media sources.


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by Citizen Rules
Snowpiercer (2013)
Director: Joon-ho Bong
Writer: Joon-ho Bong
Cast: Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton, John Hurt
Genre: Action Sci-Fi
Length: 126 minutes
Snowpiercer is set in a post apocalyptic future in the year 2031...The film starts by showing us a group of forlorn, ragamuffin people who are stuck in the back tail section of a super luxury train, The Snowpiercer.
Mankind in their attempt to end global warming sprays a newly invented chemical called CW7 into the atmosphere which will lower Earth's temperature. It works too good and the planet is plunged into a deep freeze. Life becomes extinct...except on this one super train.
The Snowpiercer train is miles long and self sustaining. It comes complete with a class system. Those with a first class ticket are in the front of the train. In first class it's a life of ease and luxury. The second class ticket holders are stuck in the middle. And the forlorn ragamuffin people didn't have a ticket so they were crammed into the tail section of the train where they live in squalor, fighting for scraps of food and plotting revolution.
Their revolution is to take over the train, they want a better life, they want to be treated with dignity. Their leader is an old man (John Hurt), he needs to find a new leader from among the poor masses. His younger friend (Chris Evans) has what it takes but is not willing to lead.
One man, the engineer makes the rules, he's unseen but worshiped by 1st and 2nd class passengers and hated by the freeloaders. He's sort of a Wizard of Oz, ala train style.
This film was not my cup of tea. It varies from a deadpan gloomy Walking Dead wanna be film to a zany, colorful film with ecliptic charters reminiscent of Brazil (1985) and A Boy and His Dog (1975). With this hodge-podge style of film making, it failed to be believable. Once I fell out of the storyline I became bored. There's not much in the way of inspired acting as it's a story based film and the story wasn't focused.
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Cuts to the federal budget that began on March 1, 2013 as an austerity fiscal policy. Enacted by the Budget Control Act of 2011, the cuts were initially set to begin on January 1, but were postponed by two months by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. The spending reductions were approximately $85.4 billion during fiscal year 2013, with similar cuts for years 2014 through 2021. Medicaid was exempt, and cuts to Medicare were limited to 2 percent.


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Waxweiler is een plaats in de Duitse deelstaat Rijnland-Palts, en maakt deel uit van de Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm. Op korte afstand liggen de steden Prüm en Bitburg. Waxweiler is te bereiken via de A60. De voormalige spoorlijn Pronsfeld - Waxweiler, een aftakking van de Westeifelbahn die tot 1987 voor reizigersverkeer gebruikt werd, is geschikt gemaakt voor wandelaars en fietsers.
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De plaats is een Ortsgemeinde en maakt deel uit van de Verbandsgemeinde Arzfeld.

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Jennifer Garner Refuses to Be the 'Ashes' in Ben Affleck's Phoenix-Rising Tattoo: 'I Take Umbrage'
By Sierra Marquina
Not her problem! Jennifer Garner discussed her estranged husband Ben Affleck's enormous phoenix-rising tattoo during her no-holds-barred interview with Vanity Fair. The Miracles From Heaven star, who was candid about their divorce in the March 2016 cover story, refuses to take responsibility for Affleck's seemingly midlife-crisis decision to get inked.
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"You know what we would say in my hometown about that? 'Bless his heart,'" the West Virginia native told the magazine. "A phoenix rising from the ashes. Am I the ashes in this scenario? I take umbrage. I refuse to be the ashes."
Affleck and Garner, both 43, announced they were divorcing after 10 years of marriage and three children in June 2015. In December, the Batman v Dawn of Justice star was spotted on the set of his upcoming film Live by Night wearing a hospital gown. The gown was open in the back and showed off his giant new tattoo of the mythological creature — a symbol of rebirth and reinvention — spreading its wings.
Ben Affleck with a back tattoo on the set of his new movie 'Live by Night' in Los Angeles on Dec. 8, 2015. Vasquez/Dunkin D/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
A source at the time confirmed to Us Weekly that Affleck's fresh ink was indeed real and not for the role. "He got it done at home recently," the insider told Us.
In her interview, Garner says it has been a tough year or, as she calls it, a "year of wine." Despite Affleck's alleged romance with their former nanny, Christine Ouzounian, Jen and Ben have since remained amicable for their kids Violet, Seraphina and Samuel.
Jennifer Garner on the cover of 'Vanity Fair.' Patrick Demarchelier
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"When the earth shakes," she told Vanity Fair, "you go to what you know from childhood. All of a sudden I'm sitting down at the piano. I went back to church. I sat down and wrote bad poetry all day because I was so sad. I needed a dance class; it reminded me of my fight scenes [in Alias] and how I missed that. I feel the need to be physical and I feel the need to punch someone. You know what I look forward to? I look forward to getting past the pity stage. I look forward to just having a sense of humor."


SPA and the Juno Committee is celebrating the International Women's Day with a special lecture on women and physics in the developing world. Join us on Wednesday 9th March at 13:30 in the G.O.Jones Lecture Theater. Dr Kate Shaw is a particle physics researcher working in the ATLAS experiment at the CERN collider. She is also passionate ambassador of physics research in developing countries.


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Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz and Busta Rhymes feature on new remix of Papoose's 'Thought I Was Gonna Stop'
The original version marked the first time Papoose and Wayne had worked together
By Damian Jones
Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz and Busta Rhymes Credit: Getty
A new version of Papoose's recent single 'Thought I Was Gonna Stop', featuring Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes and Remy Ma, has dropped.
The track, which originally just featured Wayne, now sees Papoose enlist a host of artists including his wife for his new remix. You can listen to it below.
The original version marked the first time Papoose and Wayne had worked together. It featured as part of a monthly series of projects released by the former.
It comes after Wayne also recently collaborated on Maryland rapper Cordae's recent single 'Sinister'. Produced by Hit-Boy, the lyrically charged track was the latest preview from Cordae's upcoming second album 'From A Bird's Eye View', following recent single 'Super'.
Meanwhile, Remy Ma recently hit out at online trolls who targeted Lizzo over her single 'Rumors', featuring Cardi B. Following the release of the track, Lizzo opened up about the abusive comments she received online.
Speaking at a red carpet event, Ma gave advice to Lizzo, saying: "Fuck those bitches! Like, what are you talkin' about? Fuck them. Just keep getting your money.
"Like, don't pay attention to these people," she added. "You'll never see them in real life ever. They will never say it to your face."
Lizzo had been targeted with fat-shaming and racist abuse on social media. She later broke down in tears on Instagram, telling viewers: "Sometimes I feel like the world just don't love me back."
It was subsequently reported that Facebook had deleted the offending profiles as they violated its policy against hate speech, harassment and bullying.
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Heart failure does not mean the heart lacks the ability to function at all, but simply its inability to function normally. The term often describes a heart that is incapable of maintaining a normal workload meaning that the body might be deprived of much-needed oxygen. Some doctors refer to this condition as congenital heart failure, a condition that typically requires timely medical attention.
Heart failure involves multiple conditions suffered by some individuals who might experience the organ muscle not being able to pump sufficient amounts of blood throughout the bloodstream with adequate force. Others might experience a heart muscle that cannot fill with sufficient amounts of blood to be pumped. In some cases, the patient has both problems.
Typically, the condition develops slowly and progressively as the pumping action of the heart muscle grows weaker. The condition might only affect one portion of the heart – either the right side or the left side. However, most cases involve a weakening action on both the left and the right side of the heart.
Diabetes – When the patient's blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high, the body lacks the ability to produce sufficient amounts of insulin or properly use the insulin in the bloodstream. Over time, the body's elevated blood sugar levels can cause significant damage to the heart muscle and blood vessels and weaken the organ to the point of failure.
Cardiomyopathy – Infections, blood flow, and artery problems along with drug and alcohol abuse can cause heart muscle damage including cardiomyopathy as can genetic issues and other diseases.
Coronary Heart Disease – Waxy plaque buildup on the interior of coronary arteries causes blood flow to be restricted by narrowing arteries, which allows a clot to form and completely or partially block the flow of blood. Even a mild case of coronary heart disease can produce discomfort/chest pain (angina), heart damage, or a heart attack.
Another Heart Disease or Condition – Other diseases and conditions can cause heart failure including arrhythmias, heart valve disease, congenital heart defects, and cardiomyopathy when the heart muscle becomes rigid, thickened or enlarged.
High Blood Pressure – If blood pressure is unchecked and increases over time, the added pressure of blood on the arterial walls can result in plaque buildup and a weakening heart.
Before a doctor conclusively diagnoses heart failure, they have to take a comprehensive family and personal medical history along with a complete physical examination and blood test. The doctor will test for coronary heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure to rule out many of the symptoms associated with these diseases as the cause for a failing heart. Early diagnosis and following an effective treatment plan can help individuals suffering from heart failure live a more active and longer life.
Personal/Family/Medical History – The doctor will determine if a genetic predisposition for other factor found in a medical, family, or personal history is the cause of heart failure. Answers by the patient can help determine symptoms, how long they have been endured and their severity.
Complete Physical Examination – The doctor will perform a physical examination by listening to the heart to detect abnormal sounds, listen to the lungs to listen for excessive fluid buildup and look for any signs of the feet, ankles, abdomen, legs or the veins in the back of the neck. As a part of the examination, the doctor will perform diagnostic testing, and electrocardiogram (EKG), chest x-ray, blood test, Doppler ultrasound, cardiac catheterization, coronary angiogram the, stress test, thyroid function tests and others.
The diagnostician will review the test results before making the determination that the patient is experiencing heart failure. If the condition is accurately diagnosed, the treatment can produce a successful outcome and enhance the patient's quality of life.
Drugs – The doctor can recommend a variety of medications to treat heart failure that includes ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, adenoreceptor neprilysin inhibitors, aldosterone antagonists, diuretics, anticoagulants, statins (cholesterol-lowering medications), and others.
Surgical Procedures – Some patients require a heart transplantation if the progressive heart failing condition has become so severe that a transplant is the only option left. However, the doctor may perform angioplasty (in percutaneous coronary intervention) when there is a blockage in the coronary artery restricting blood flow supply to the heart muscle. The patient might also require a valve replacement when the valve is become diseased or defective and no longer properly regulates the flow of blood through the heart. Others undergo coronary artery bypass surgery to allow the flow of blood around blocked areas in the arteries.
Medical Devices – Doctors might recommend an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization therapy, or another device to regulate heartbeat and rhythm.
Treating heart failure requires the patient and caregivers to actively monitor any changes involving previously reported symptoms. Early detection and discussions with healthcare professionals before the symptoms become significantly worse can enhance the quality of life for the patient and relieve many of the common ailments associated with the disease.


A new version of Ubuntu One client for Kubuntu 10.10 has been released. The version is first alpha release following a earlier pre-alpha version. Most of the features work fine for Kubuntu but there may be bugs.
The new version will not work on Kubuntu 10.04. You will need a fully updated Kubuntu 10.10 version which is still in development.
Now, update your system and install ubuntuone-kde.


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Opening of the Exhibit "Isotopes and mass spectrometry: 100 years, from Nobel to Francis W. Aston"
Inauguració de l'exposició "Isòtops i espectrometria de masses: 100 anys, del Nobel a Francis W. Aston"
CRAI Física i Química, UB
Arnau Ríos, ICCUB
Encarnación Moyano, UB
Biblioteca de Físicca i Química, UB
isabelpares@ub.edu
The opening of the Historical Background Exhibition "Isotopes and mass spectrometry: 100 years, from Nobel to Francis W. Aston" will take place next Wednesday, November 23 at 12:00, at the Physics and Chemistry Library of the University of Barcelona.
This exhibition consists of a collection of historical objects, infographics and other materials around the figure of Francis W. Aston and his study of isotopes and mass spectrometry.
The researcher of the Hadronic, Nuclear and Atomic physics group of the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the UB, Arnau Ríos, has been one of the main curators of the exhibition, together with Professor Encarnación Moyano, from the Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry of the Faculty of Chemistry of the UB.
On the day of the inauguration you will have the opportunity to enjoy a conference by Dr. José Benlliure Anaya, professor of the Dept. of Particle Physics from the University of Santiago de Compostela on the isotopes present in matter. After the talk, we will enjoy a small refreshment.
We encourage you to attend this inaugural event and discover the mysteries that matter hides.
CONFERENCE: " La composición isotópica de la materia. Su impacto en nuestras vidas un siglo después de su descubrimiento."
Francis William Aston (Birmingham, 1877 - Cambridge, 1945), a British chemist and physicist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1922 for the discovery of a large number of non-radioactive isotopes by means of a mass spectrograph and for discovering the whole number rule.
Aston studied chemistry and physics at Mason College (now the University of Birmingham). In 1919, at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, he designed and built the mass spectrograph, a device that allowed him to separate and measure the masses of different neon isotopes. Aston discovered up to 205 natural isotopes with improved versions of the apparatus and found that the mass of any isotope, measured in atomic units, is approximately a whole number. This discovery was a fundamental precursor of today's nuclear physics.
Aston's legacy is also very important in the field of mass spectrometry. Today, mass spectrometers are fundamental tools in most analytical laboratories and are used to detect and identify atoms and molecules, as well as macromolecules, polymers and proteins. These instruments have enabled significant advances not only in chemistry, but also in other branches of science, such as biology, geology and astrophysics.
The ICCUB will participate in the 27th Science Week
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the UB will participate in the 27th Science Week from November 11th to 20th with various activit


The haute couture shows wrapped last week in Paris, but one last couture collection made its debut yesterday.
Dolce & Gabbana staged its first ever "couture" show yesterday in Sicily. The line, called Alta Moda, was shown to an intimate gathering of editors (Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, Franca Sozzani), friends of the designers, former faces of the house (ScarJo, Isabella Rossellini, Stephanie Seymour, Naomi Campbell) and presumably deep-pocketed clients.
So who wasn't there? Press wasn't invited to the runway show, but thanks to a little digging and tweets and Instagrams (that have now been pulled), we were able to piece together what the D&G guys are offering.
Where: Taormina Sicily, San Domenica Hotel.
Franca Sozzani wrote in her editor's blog on Vogue Italia that the festivities started in Sicily over the weekend and included fireworks; the show itself kicked off with a long table full of Sicilian sweets made by local pastry chefs. Sounds like our kind of fashion show! Guests sat on couches and overstuffed chairs al fresco in a courtyard.
Franca said of the show: "The whole show was skillfully directed like a movie..." and "A jovial and entertaining night. And serene, without the pressure that sometimes official events make you feel." And in her usual exuberant manner, Anna Dello Russo tweeted: "@stefanogabbana and Domenico Dolce made all of us floating in Visconti movie with the BEST DolceGabbana Alta Moda show ever!so UNIQUE moment."
Who: The Vogue editors were all there, as well as celebs and faces from D&G campaigns past and present like Scarlett Johansson, Laetitia Casta, Isabella Rossellini, Monica Bellucci, Stephanie Seymour, Naomi Campbell, and Anna Dello Russo.
What: The looks featured lace (obvi), embellished flowers, intricate embroidery and hand painted gowns.
The show was held within a unique scenario and featured real haute couture pieces, not only for the cuts but also for the choice of textiles and the refinement of the silhouettes. Lace and double satin tailleurs, embroideries dresses and simple sheath dresses, as well as redingotes and lambskin little coats and painted dresses. Between the two courtyards of the San Domenico models walked following moves studied in detail.
The models were real, beautiful women on mid-heels and showed unique class and elegance. A true vision. Proving you can look unique choosing simplicity, and not a fashionista's masquerade.
Cameron Silver tweeted: "I am an official fan of Alta Moda. Bravo to Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana."
Looking forward to seeing more of the collection when D&G makes it more accessible.
Dolce & Gabbana may have killed its lower-priced D&G line this past spring, but now the designers are setting their sights on a more rarefied niche: couture. The duo is going to present their first-ever couture collection next month, WWD is reporting. But don't expect to see them in Paris for the "official" couture shows. The designers will show on July 9 in Sicily, and it will be a clients-only presentation.
Scarlett Johansson may be shacking up with Sean Penn, but all we can think about is her illustrious nails in this Summer 2011 Dolce & Gabbana makeup advert.


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I watched silently as the wind carried itself across the tan fields of tall-grass. As a boy, I used to spend entire days playing in the fields. I would hide beneath their tops and carry myself off to different worlds. My imagination was always wild. I could dream up the most fantastic places ever to get away from the dull life of a farmhand. It was how I spent my childhood - my back to the wind with the sun bathing me.
Things weren't as bad as I told myself they were back then. I just longed to explore those worlds I created. So I would tell myself anything to justify running from home.
Far on the horizon I could just make out a speeder. On time as usual. During the passage from Coruscant, I began to doubt that Kraken would arrive at all. It had been long since we last met and I wasn't sure if I held the same respect in the Illuminatum's mind as I had when we first came together. Seeing that speeder was a welcome sight - his white robe washing out behind him.
The wind had changed directions and seemingly charioted the agent to me.
The speeder rocketed towards the solitary figure, and just as a collision seemed imminent the heap of metal swerved to the side, the figure flipping out of the seat in a dignified arc to land lightly before the Grand Master of the Illuminatum. His cloak pristine and unblemished by the sands, he stood a blinding apparition of purity in the sunlight. The change of the wind currents plastered the cloak to the back of Kraken, the fringes of the cowl rippling like the surface of a pond in a breeze. The trailing edges of his cloak wrapped around his legs, enveloping the Agent in a sea of white fluid motion, independent of anything but the laws of nature.
A moment of silence passed as the two figures, one clad in white and the other in black, regarded one another. A slight nod of the cowled head was all that registered as a greeting before the aqueous voice, altered by the modulated scrambler, resonated against the stone and durasteel of the outpost. "Admirable your choice of meeting places is, Grand Master. Rife, the city is, with the seets of greed and gluttony. Easy it was to procure my transport."
He was not altogether sure of Nubis' reaction to the news, whether he would discern the true depth of the meaning behind the wods, but in the same instant Agent Kraken found he did not care. Nubis had taken him on because of his propensity for independence, even if it did make him difficult to control.
Kraken was the model agent. A standard upon which all future agents could be measured to. He was quintessential to the mission and loyal, although independent. "It is good to see you, Agent Kraken. We haven't met for quite some time."
I stuck a knee to the ground and beckoned the agent to follow. My head, even lowered, couldn't be hidden by the grass. It was a cruel reminder of the time that had passed since my childhood. Even as I thought about it, the wind changed again, swirling through the reeds around us. It encompassed all.
Taking in the gesture, the agent fluidly lowered himself to a full lotus position on the ground. Even his boots were immaculate white and untouched by the dust of his passing, leaving the white of his clothes untouched by dirt. The cloak billowed behind him, swirling around the two figures a moment before the agent gathered it and set it aside. The medallion of Aquarius hung in sharp contrast to the tunic, the aqueous voice once again bubbling from the depths of the cowl.
"Let us talk indeed. Far and wide, my business has taken me since last we met, yet hold true to the ideals of the Illuminatum I do still. Confess, I do, that no knowledge of your intents have I. Curious, it is, this choice of meeting and timing..."
The head canted to the side, wind curling around the cowl and into its depths, to whistle across the input of the modulator. The electronics interpreted the sound as a soft lapping, like ripples of an ocean on a distant shore, the singular mix of elements combining in a symphony of sensory awareness. The earth below them, the air above them, the fire of devotion and cause, and the fluidity of the present and future mingling in a single place.
The power there was enough to make a passerby's hair stand on end. but the outpost had been abandoned, and there was nobody around to view the exchange for at least 10 kilometers around.
"I called you here because we're moving onto a new Illuminatum, Agent Kraken. Galactic events have called us both to places across the galaxy and back - never giving us time to heed our important mission. What we once were is no more."
The wind blew through my hair. Summers of past wafted into my memory with each breeze. Days by the lake. Camping in the mountains. Sitting by the fire."Agent Crassus has betrayed the Illuminatum, revealing the identity of other agents and possibly giving that information to non-Illuminatum. I don't need to remind you what the penalty is for betraying the Illuminatum."
My eyes studied the darkened hood. Even in the brightest of Dantooine afternoons, it seemed shadowed beyond comprehension. Kraken, both figuratively and literally, was a dark force.
The man had always shown such honor before. It was odd that the man would have chosen the path of betrayal, but reason no longer entered into it. Security was comprimised, and the leak needed to be sealed. And Kraken was the agent to do it. How would prove difficult, but not impossible. And it would be highly enjoyable.
"Crassus. Public, do you desire his end, or private and personal?"
A low, malicious chuckle flowed from the depths of the cowl, carrying with it the lethal intent of a seismic burst, carrying destructive energy through the waters of the future, focused upon the island of a man that Crassus was. And when the wave broke, nothing would be left to speak for him but a smudge on a distant map, and floating fauna.
"This is a matter for the Illuminatum. Although the galaxy could stand well to see what our agents are capable of, I believe things of this nature are better left in private. How and where is up to you, Agent Kraken. I have complete faith in your ability."
Standing, I gazed out at the grassy horizon. Being on Dantooine had completely blown all apprehension, angst, and uncertainty from my conscious. It felt good.
"You will be doing the Illuminatum a great service. I am pleased," I gestured to Kraken's speeder with the faintest hint of a smile. "Before we part, I have a trip arranged for the two of us, Agent Kraken. We will be heading to a place long forgotten when the Jedi archives were absorbed into the might of the Empire. Here on Dantooine, only kilometers from his very spot, are a network of caves said to contain a large source of Force crystals."
From my belt, I revealed the sabers that had been crafted by that very agent. Two intricate, though subtle hilts of great workmanship. "There are some crystals I seek in those caves. I'm sure you could benefit from the trip as well."
The lightsabers were a familiar sight, he had spent a great deal of time perfecting the design to fit the Grand Master's style. The designs had finally been settled upon after a day of quiet meditation, and he had a sensation of what Nubis wanted. Kraken took one of the sabers in his hand, igniting the weapon and watching the emerald green blade. A moment passed, the winds changing and swirling around them as the eddies in a tidal pool.
"Assume, do I, that new crystals you desire? An evolving mind, with modifications to suit?" A soft chuckle eminated from the depths of the cowl as the agent rose to his feet. Awaiting the Grand Master's following, Kraken moved to the speeder. Seemingly of its own accord the device sprang to life, making its way to the two.
The wind shifted and aided in righting me. Something about the whole meeting seemed different, yet I felt quite calm, serene almost. Each breeze comforted me further and with Kraken at my side, I felt as if I owned my existence for the first time.
"Head towards the foothills and we will find it."
Another shift in the wind brushed me towards the speeder. The thought had crossed my mind that the Force was somehow guiding me among the breezes. It seemed possible enough given how I seemed to sway and walk among the moving air. I felt peaceful among it.
A pause, while Nubis ascended to the speeder, then they rocketed towards the foothills. The white cloak billowed in the passing as Kraken spurred the engines higher than he had pushed them yet, the Force guiding the path of the speeder towards the caves. The wind at their backs helped the speeder move even faster, and Kraken felt the undercurrents of the Force eminating from Nubis. Curious.
Before long they had approached the mouth of the caves, where countless Jedi had trod before. Now, though, the caves were empty save for an elderly couple picnicing near the entrance. At the approach of the speeder, though, the wind buffeted them, and the skies began to darken. Fat drops of rain began to fall, and as Kraken and Serin walked into the yawning abyss the couple was driven off by the force resonating off the crystals, the twin elements of water and air combining to fend off prying eyes.