The "recoil" is just the product of a short looping gif. If I were better at gifs I'd make it dissolve so that it's clear but I'm not.
I'm reading the report. And based on what I've seen so far it's clear that the president engaged in a criminal conspiracy and obstructed justice. But I understand why people wouldn't want to be inundated with this today.
It's been done. Bitcoin is worse.
Presumably the gears that ran the tape were stopped when the set was turned off, but that's a good question!
Boeing put its CEO in a test flight yesterday, for what it's worth.
I mean, I write on the internet for a living. Fighting on the internet is literally my job.
I write about all kinds of scams. I didn't lose any money to Napoleon Hill's scams but I still wrote about them.
I've invested precisely $0.00 in cryptocurrencies.
As rigged as the economy is against the average person, at least you can live in a house. What value is Bitcoin adding to the world?
Ah, yes, just buy low and sell high! It's so simple!


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EMS Week 2014
Off-duty FDNY EMTs rush to aid shot cop
EMS veterans Khadija Hall and Shaun Alexander were off-duty when they heard shots and saw the officer down; they began treating him with their tech bag
NEW YORK — Two off-duty EMTs parked at a White Castle restaurant heard gunshots, and rushed to help a NYPD officer shot three times during the pursuit of a suspect who evaded bus fare.
EMTs Khadija Hall and Shaun Alexander grabbed their tech bags and were able to stabilize the NYPD rookie officer James Li, 26, who was wounded in both legs and the groin, CBS New York reports. He was taken to Kings County Hospital, and is expected to make a full recovery.
Mayor Bill de Blasio honored Hall and Alexander, calling them "brave and gallant" during a ceremony after the incident. They both received plaques and small replicas of an iconic police statue.
FDNY EMTs Khadijah Hall (left) and Shaun Alexander ran to the aid of NYPD Officer James Li after he was shot and wounded. (Image NYPD)
Off-duty medic saves woman in burning building
Off-duty Miss. EMT saves 5 in car crash
"They are the embodiment of all that is good about New York City," Patrick Lynch, president of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, told Newsday.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday as part of a routine stop when Li and his partner Randy Chow, 30, saw two people getting on a city bus through the back door without paying. The suspects ran off, and one turned and fired at the officers as they gave chase. Li fell to the ground in the White Castle parking lot, and the off-duty EMTs rushed to his aid.
Chow continued the pursuit, and witnesses helped point out the building where the supect to shot at the officers was hiding. Rashaun Robinson was arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault.
5 ways to bring a culture of celebration to your EMS agency
Off-duty EMT pulls woman from bottom of hotel pool
How my personal story saved a life
I was grateful for tape and dirty laundry for a c-spine on Thanksgiving
Managing multiple injuries in a foggy, six-car pileup
How I freed a state trooper injured in a barrel roll
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The Honors Series Continues…2007
Publication: Marsalis Music
Having established a commitment to documenting the music of emerging jazz artists, Marsalis Music directed its focus to older, if often under-appreciated giants with a new Honors Series of recordings.
"We want to put the spotlight on musicians who have contributed so much, yet often get taken for granted," Marsalis explained, "and we also wanted to create a situation in which the artist records the music of his or her choice. Artists have their own conception, and should not need a producer's input. I recognize that my job as a producer is different from that of a performing musician. My job is to make sure that everyone is on the same page, that all of the technical details are attended to, and that the music sounds as good as it can sound. We try to do the best job possible to make the music sound good, and I was happy to find such a high level of trust among the artists when we recorded our first two Honors sessions."
For producer Marsalis, one important feature of the Honors Series is the opportunity to provide both exposure and a learning experience for young talents. "I want to make sure that some younger players are included on all of the Honors sessions, so that the veterans can pass down their wisdom and experiences while getting a new view of things at the same time. It's a good opportunity for everybody."
In the spirit of paying tribute to under recognized masters, cover photography for the series is provided by noted photographer Lou Jones.
The first two titles in the Honors Series featured drummers Michael Carvin and Jimmy Cobb and were released in 2006. A second pair followed earlier this year and shifted the focus to giants of New Orleans music, featuring the late clarinet master Alvin Batiste in his last recording and drummer Bob French.
Submitted by Ben on June 3rd, 2007 — 11:00pm
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Marsalis Music Honors Jimmy Cobb


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This week's calendar 2-07-19
AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.
Volunteers Needed, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461, or LNHabitat.org.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern. 580-3377.
Bay Tones Barbershop Chorus, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers, men and women.
Kilmarnock Town Council Committees, 8:30 a.m. Town Hall, 1 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman's Club of White Stone. $5. 580-1983.
Northern Neck Shaggers, 6 p.m. KC's Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. Beginner lesson, followed by beyond beginner lesson at 7 p.m., line dancing review and lesson at 8 p.m. and open dancing until 9 p.m.
White Stone Town Council, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.
Small Merritt, 7-9 p.m. Willaby's, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
AA, noon. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
AA, 8 p.m. Calvary Baptist, Kilmarnock.
AA, 8 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Al-Anon, noon. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. 588-9224.
Tavern Woodworker's Guild, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. 580-3377.
Indoor Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Bob Wilson, 5-8 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Byrd's Seafood Co. Food Truck. 435-1416.
Arts Alive! Reception, 5-7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Exhibit: Art by Eddie Barnes Jr., history of Buffalo Soldiers by Daisy Howard-Douglas, video documentary on historical African American entrepreneurship in Northumberland County. 580-5051.
Valentine's Dinner, Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3712 Weems Road, Weems. $30. Advance tickets at the Sports Centre and Specials in Kilmarnock and Little River Market in Burgess. One seating, to benefit Northern Neck Christian Youth mission trip.
Fillmore, 8-11 p.m. Willaby's, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
AA, 7:30 p.m. Irvington Baptist.
AA, 8 p.m. Heathsville UMC.
Tavern Spinners & Weavers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Studio and store open. 580-3377.
Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Winter Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville. Sponsor: Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Crafts, art, food.
Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Heritage Arts Center Gift Shoppe, Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Hand-crafted gifts, cards. The Tavern Café will offer chocolate desserts, specialty Valentine chocolates, sweets.
Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical And Historical Society Of Virginia, 11 a.m. Essex Public Library, 117 North Church Lane, Tappahannock. Speaker: Wayne Karl Driver. Topic: "Life Lessons from Our Ancestors: The Driver Family of Gloucester, Virginia." 758-5163.
Rise Up, 2-4 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Documentary: Rise Up: The Nat Turner Story. Discussion. Facilitator: Dr. Kelley Fanto Deetz. $10.
Valentine's Day Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Afton UMC, 5130 Hacks Neck Road, Ophelia. To benefit Betty Smith Gaskins Memorial Scholarship Fund. By donation.
Valentine's Dinner, Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3712 Weems Road, Weems. $30. Advance tickets at the Sports Centre and Specials in Kilmarnock and Little River Market in Burgess. Two seatings, to benefit Northern Neck Christian Youth mission trip.
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Sundays At Two, 2 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Speakers: Ellen and Mike Garvey. Topic: "What's Down There."
Chesapeake Deadrise Workboats, 2 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Eric Jacobson.
Memory Lane Car Club, 3 p.m. Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck, 517 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
FIRST Robotics Class, 4-5 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Grades 7-12. Design, build and program robots for The FIRST Robotics Competition. Call Jessica Cutler, 296-6278. Walk-ins welcome.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Session, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. $35, including materials. Register by Thursday, February 7, at www.chvc.online.
Bird Walk, 9 a.m. Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 19180 Tidewater Trail, Tappahannock. Sponsor: Northern Neck Audubon Society. www.northernneckaudubon.org.
Northern Neck Neuro-Muscular Support Group, 10:30 a.m. Beale Memorial Baptist Church, 19611 Tidewater Trail, Tappahannock. 580-7315, 443-9226.
Northumberland School Board, 6 p.m. NHS auditorium, 210 Academic Lane, Claraville.
Northern Neck Beekeepers, 7 p.m. second Mondays at St. Stephen's Episcopal Parish Hall, Heathsville.
Al-Anon AFG, 4:30 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist.
Alateen, 4:30 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist Church.
AA, 7 and 8 p.m. Palmer Hall.
AA, 7 p.m. St. Mary's White Chapel Episcopal.
Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m. Lower UMC. 776-9799.
Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band, 7:15 p.m. Campbell Memorial Presbyterian, Weems. 453-7062.
Volunteers Needed, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461 or LNHabitat.org.
Aphasia Group, 11 a.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, 43 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. $40 per month, or $10 per session.
Veterans' Breakfast, 9 a.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham, 511 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham. Participants are urged to RSVP at 394-2102.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. $5.
Electronic Device Support, 2-4 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Instructor: Izaak Hagy. Bring mobile phones, laptops and tablets. 580-5051.
Lancaster School Board, 5:30 p.m. LCPS Annex, 235 School Street, Kilmarnock.
Lancaster County Lions Club, 7 p.m. Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club, 362 Club Drive, Kilmarnock.
Marine Corps League, 7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge Family Center, Callao.
AA, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
AA, noon. Women's meeting, Irvington UMC.
Al-Anon Family Group, 5:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Northern Neck Rotary, 7:30 a.m. Lee's Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
KIWS Rotary, noon, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. 436-3176.
Rappahannock Amateur Radio Association, noon. Lee's Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 12:30 p.m. Richmond County Public Meeting Room, 101 Court Circle, Warsaw. 313-9102, x101.
Networking Brunch, 10-11 a.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham, 511 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham. RSVP by Tuesday, February 12, to director of sales and marketing Jill White, 435-9896, ext. 121.
Story Time, 10 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Topic: "Be My Valentine." Stories, crafts. Ages 3 and older. 580-5051.
Farnham Caregiver Support Group, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham, 511 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham. Sponsor: Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter. 967-2580.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman's Club of White Stone. $5.
Rappahannock Garden Club, 1 p.m. Grace Hall, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Dr. Adam Wood. Topic: The condition of waterways.
Cancer Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Road, Kilmarnock. 580-9737.
Northumberland Supervisors, 5:30 p.m. Northumberland County Courts Building, 39 Judicial Place, Heathsville. Public hearings, 7 p.m.
Art Workshop, 6:15-8:15 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: Watercolor Painting for Beginners. Instructor: Doug Mock. Continues consecutive Thursdays through March 21. For workshop fees and registration, visit the RAL Art Center, or call 436-9309.
Irvington Town Council, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 235 Steamboat Road, Irvington.
Something Different Duo, 7-9 p.m. Willaby's, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Mercy Creek, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.


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Discussion in 'Journalism Jobs' started by boots, Jun 11, 2006.
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The Emporia Gazette, a family owned 8,000-circulation evening newspaper in the scenic Flint Hills of Kansas, seeks a sports reporter who is driven to dig up sports news and get it published as quickly as possible.
Our community is home to Emporia State University, which has a national presence at the NCAA Division II level. This past year, the women's basketball, baseball and softball teams traveled to national championship tournaments. And the university played host to the NCAA Division II national outdoor track and field championships. We also heavily cover the football, men's basketball, volleyball, women's soccer and tennis programs.
At the secondary level, Emporia High School is a Class 5A school with football, volleyball, cross country, track and field, boys and girls basketball, soccer, golf and wrestling programs. In Lyon and surrounding counties, we cover sports at eight smaller high schools.
We are looking for a sports reporter who cares about community journalism. Reporting and writing skills must be demonstrated. Ability to layout pages for pagination in InDesign is a plus as is experience with the NewsEdit Pro system. While experience is preferred, we would consider recent college graduates who possess the essential skills.
The Gazette has a community journalism tradition has been rewarded with state and national recognitions, including sweepstakes awards from the Kansas Press Association for each of the past six years.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, work samples and three references to Gwendolynne Larson, managing editor, The Emporia Gazette, 517 Merchant St., Emporia, KS 66801. E-mail applications may be sent to larson@emporiagazette.com.
boots, Jun 11, 2006
Songbird Well-Known Member
My Emporia story:
Following the Grateful Dead circa '94 and we drive through Kansas one day. Stop in Emporia for the night. Buddy isn't in the mood to shoot some hoops, so I go to Emporia State and find an indoor pick-up game. Scored the winning bucket in one of them, a 17-footer from the wing.
Songbird, Jun 11, 2006
YaaySportsRule Guest
Songbird wins the "random post of the millenium" award. In a fucking landslide.
YaaySportsRule, Jun 11, 2006
JME Member
How in the world do places like this find someone to fill the job? Nothing against this paper specifically, I just have a hard time envisioning anyone who isn't from the area wanting to move somewhere random and rural like like Emporia, Kansas, to run a community sports section for a tiny paper.
JME, Jun 11, 2006
JME said:
I disagree. People need a change. It might be a good fit for someone.
Jake_Taylor Well-Known Member
I can think of a lot worse jobs than this one. A lot worse. This wouldn't be a bad job for a lot of new grads.
Jake_Taylor, Jun 11, 2006
All I'm saying is not many people from other places are going to want to move somewhere like this, where it would seem you're basically a one-man department focusing on a DII, a high school and community stuff. It's damn hard to move up these days even with impressive clips and a solid resume, let alone with something so small. Then again, I'm thinking froma writer's view, so I guess it would be easier to use something like this to get another editing/layout gig.
In this business you need luck, talent and timing. Without all three working at the proper moment, you are truly fucked.
Riddick Active Member
JME, it's doubtful that they're looking for someone other than local candidates. what the hell's there to do in Emporia, anyway?
Riddick, Jun 11, 2006
I know what you're saying, and small-town Kansas isn't for everyone. But I've known plenty of bright people that have come out of KU and Mizzou and taken jobs at other small papers in Kansas, and they probably weren't as good at the Emporia Gazette. The journalism school at KU is named after William Allen White, the long-time, Pulitzer-winning publisher/editor of this paper.
Splackavellie said:
I aim to please.
HandsomeHarley Well-Known Member
Emporia is a great place to live if you're into midwest weather and short travel.
It is 45 minutes to Topeka, about an hour to Lawrence and 90 minutes to Kansas City and Wichita.
Paper looks nice - spent a bundle on a redesign a few years ago. Wins tons of awards.
That said, it's owned by a private family who has run off some of the most talented reporters, ad reps, etc., in the state.
The sports editor is a great guy. Just about everyone else was run off.
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NEW DISTINCTIVE SIGNS IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA ENVIRONMENT
4 May 2018 9 August 2019
Author: Paolo Di Mella
The virtual world of social media sites is no longer the new frontier of intellectual property, but has become one of the normal arenas in which companies manage the legal issues arising from the unauthorised use of IP rights
This article first appeared in World Trademark Review magazine issue 41, published by The IP Media Group. To view the issue in full, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com
Social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, have acquired an increasing commercial role, which now appears to be equally important as their original purpose of social interaction. Companies are using internet and mobile-based publishing technologies as marketing tools and alternative communication platforms for engaging with customers (or potential customers), sharing information and clearly identifying and establishing groups, which is useful for enabling tailored commercial strategies.
Due to the rapid global expansion of social networking sites, and particularly their use from a commercial perspective, new types of distinctive sign – in addition to those already provided for by law (ie, trademarks, trade names, and domain names) – have been created and identified. The status of a 'distinctive sign' can be conferred on a social media account that distinguishes a space inside a third-party website in which the account owner can determine content, layout and functions. In addition, a name identifying a Facebook group or community can constitute a distinctive sign under certain conditions.
There is no reason to deny such status to these signs, provided that the following three conditions are fulfiled:
• The use of such signs must be relevant from a commercial point of view (it is not necessary to promote and sell goods or services, but the 'social' activity must be linked to economic elements, such as banner advertisements or pay-per-click links). This requirement is not met if the account or the group has been created for discussion or for the purpose of genuine, non-commercial criticism. Article 21 of the Constitution provides that "all have the right to express freely their own thought by word, in writing and by all other means of communication". In this sense, freedom of speech and expression should allow third parties to use a company's trademark within a social media account or as the name of a Facebook community if:
• such use is actually for purposes of criticism;
• such use does not create confusion with the trademark owner's goods or services; and
• the news reported is supported by evidence.
• The signs in question must be distinctive (ie, not merely descriptive or generic).
• The signs must be new (ie, not identical or confusingly similar to earlier third¬party signs that have been used or registered for the same or similar business activity).
The nature of the owner, entrepreneur or physical entity is not important, since what matters is the use of the signs and their economic impact.
On one hand, the proprietor of an earlier trademark can act against third parties using its sign within a social media account or as the name of a Facebook group on the above conditions according to the principle of the unity of distinctive signs, as provided in Article 22 of the Industrial Property Code. On the other hand, the owner of a social media account (eg, the administrator of a Facebook group), on the above-mentioned conditions, benefits from exclusive rights, and can prohibit third parties from using identical or confusingly similar signs not only with the same function, but also as a trademark, on condition that that the earlier sign has gained a certain degree of goodwill and reputation in the virtual market. In such cases, the owner of the earlier sign must rely on Article 2598 of the Civil Code, since this right is not expressly regulated in IP law.
This issue seems to be merely theoretical, since it is unusual that a new and original sign could be used only for a social media account or as a Facebook community identifier without also being registered as a trademark. Nevertheless, it cannot be excluded that this may occur in practice.
On July 7 2011 the Court of Turin acknowledged the nature of a distinctive (although "atypical") sign in relation to the name identifying a Facebook group, because of the economic and promotional relevance of the group itself.
An employee of Syprem, a company dealing in sports clothing, created a Facebook group using the company name. After the termination of his employment contract, he changed the name of the group to 'Syemme', which corresponded to the name of a company managed by his wife, which operated in the same field as Syprem. In addition, he removed the group's administrators and changed the postal address.
The members of the Facebook community were informed by the former employee about the name change via email; they were transferred to a new group, which was apparently identical to the previous one, via a link in the email. In addition, they were redirected to a new company dealing in the same products as Syprem in the same city. In the 'info' section of the group's webpage, there appeared an invitation to visit www.syemme.com – identified as Syprem's new website. This conduct was considered to have misled users and made them believe that there was an economic and legal connection between Syprem and Syemme.
The court considered such conduct illegal under Article 2598 of the Civil Code (which prohibits acts of unfair competition, including the adoption of names or distinctive signs that might be confused with those legitimately used by others), and pursuant to Article 20 of the Industrial Property Law (according to which the owner of a registered trademark is entitled to prohibit third parties from using in the course of trade a sign that is identical or confusingly similar to its registered trademark, if there exists a risk of confusion among the public). As a result, the court granted preliminary injunctions by ordering the defendant to change the group's name from 'Syemme' to 'Syprem' immediately, restore the previous administrators and refrain from acting on behalf of the group in question.
At the time that the account was created, the defendant adopted the name 'Syprem' in the interests of his then employer; after leaving the company, he tried to take advantage of the members of the group in favour of his wife's company by misleading consumers into believing that the group referred to the same company.
In general, where an employee creates an authorised social media account in the company's name and uses it to communicate information about the company, the company is considered to be the effective owner of the account, provided that the account is used for commercial or economic purposes.
Likewise, the company is considered to own the contacts ('followers' or 'fans'), which could be analogous to a list of customers (or potential customers). In addition, ownership of posted content is attributed to the company. In this case, the employee initially acted in the name and interests of his employer. As stated in the Court of Turin's decision, it is irrelevant whether an employer's social network policy regarding the creation and management of Facebook communities is different from Italian law, since in such case the latter prevails.
On the contrary, in the absence of company authorisation, adopting a new sign corresponding to a company's trademark in the social media environment could constitute an infringement of the company's exclusive rights, since such use can be defined as unauthorised use 'in commerce'. However, if the employee is well intentioned, it would be preferable for the company to 'confirm' the activity conducted in good faith by the employee, thereby assuming a positive and proactive approach.
In such case the exception of non commercial and fair use of the name should not apply. Of course, instead of letting employees create a company account, a company that believes its business objectives could be furthered through a social media identity should create an official Facebook page for its business.
A related issue is the impact of such conduct on employment contracts, since it may undermine the fiduciary relationship between the employer and employee, and constitute grounds for termination of the contract if such use is unfair and disrespectful of the company's exclusive rights.
Companies should draw up a clear social media policy to which each employee must adhere. Such a policy should state, for example, that unauthorised and unsupervised use of the company's distinctive signs as an account or group name is prohibited, as well as the criteria using these signs in personal social media. A strict corporate policy will educate employees (in particular, key marketing personnel) in understanding the consequences related to commercial use of the company's brand with regard to a social network or any sort of web-based community.
To prevent others from using them and to promote their businesses, companies should register their most valuable trademarks and brands (as well as their key variations) as usernames on the main social media sites.
Moreover, companies should include social networking sites in their monitoring services of the online marketplace in order not only to discover any misuse or infringement of their trademarks, but also to detect public perceptions – both positive and negative – of the company's reputation and trademarks.
The virtual world of social media sites is no longer the new frontier of intellectual property, but has become one of the normal arenas in which each company should establish a presence, implement its commercial strategies and manage the legal issues arising from the unauthorised use of IP rights.
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If there is any evidence of injury, even the smallest red mark, the party arrested can be charged with domestic violence causing a traumatic condition. (Penal Code section 273.5.) The person will typically be booked into jail on a felony charge, although the District Attorney will often file the charge as a misdemeanor. Other charges that are filed for domestic violence incidents include criminal threats (Penal Code section 422), spousal battery (Penal Code sections 242/243(e)), assault with a deadly weapon or great force (Penal Code section 245), vandalism (Penal Code section 594), damaging a telephone line (Penal Code section 591.5), or violation of a domestic violence restraining order. (Penal Code section 273.6.) Criminal charges may be filed even if the alleged victim says he or she started the fight, was not hurt, and does not want to press charges.
A conviction for an offense involving domestic violence often triggers serious collateral consequences. A non-citizen convicted of a domestic violence offense may face deportation, regardless of how long he or she has lived in the United States, or whether his or her spouse or children are United States citizens. (INA section 237(a)(2)(E)(i).) It is crucial for a lawyer representing an immigrant in a domestic violence case to understand and advise the client regarding the potential immigration consequences of a domestic violence conviction.
At Nolan Barton & Olmos, we work very closely with highly qualified immigration lawyers to make sure that our clients can make the most informed decisions possible. In situations where the client is involved in divorce or child custody proceedings while the criminal case is pending, we strive to work with the family law lawyer to coordinate our efforts.
The attorneys at Nolan Barton & Olmos have achieved acquittals at jury trial in misdemeanor and felony domestic violence cases, including a case of alleged spousal homicide. We have handled countless domestic violence cases that have been dismissed without proceeding to a jury trial.


Its second huge spin-off, of Philip Morris International, aims to split faster-growing overseas tobacco business from U.S. litigation constraints.
Altria Group Inc., which spun off Kraft Foods earlier this year, plans to do the same with its Lausanne, Switzerland-based Philip Morris International Inc. Analysts long have speculated that Altria, the maker of Marlboro and other cigarette brands, wants to separate the faster-growing European business from a U.S. market hampered by litigation and sluggish tobacco sales.
New York-based Altria said that details and timing of the Philip Morris International spin-off — to Altria shareholders — would be considered by directors at their regularly scheduled meeting next January 30.
Final arrangements will reflect a favorable ruling from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, an opinion of tax counsel, the effectiveness of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the execution of several inter-company agreements, among other things, it said.
One analyst quoted by Bloomberg News speculated that Philip Morris USA, based in Richmond, Virginia, would likely increase efforts to develop Marlboro snuff and other smokeless products. With cigarette consumption declining 1 percent to 2 percent a year in the U.S., and federal tobacco excise tax increases potentially looming, investors have favored spinning off the international unit to avoid it being hamstrung by such U.S. problems, when the European market was much rosier.
Altria also boosted its quarterly dividend by 8.7 percent, to 75 cents a share, and announced a management structure for the companies once they are separated. Louis C. Camilleri, currently Altria chairman and CEO, would assume that role at Philip Morris International, while Michael E. Szymanczyk, currently CEO of Philip Morris USA, would be named Altria chairman and CEO.
"Today's announcement underscores our sustained and determined commitment to create enduring long-term shareholder value. I am convinced that this transaction will enhance growth at both Altria and Philip Morris International," said Camilleri.
In response to the latest spinoff news — coming after the April spin-off of Kraft — Standard & Poor's cut its rating outlook on Altria from positive to stable, but affirmed other ratings, including the BBB-plus long-term corporate credit rating and the A-2 short-term rating. It noted that Altria had approximately $9.1 billion in total debt outstanding as of June 30.
Moody's Investors Service affirmed its Baa1 long-term senior unsecured debt rating and Prime-2 short-term rating of Altria with a stable outlook.
Meanwhile, Kraft has been active in M&A since its own spin-off, and today named a new CFO.


Here's the take for the creators of the Harry Potter spin-off, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, on how and why they used 3D in the movie to create a more magical experience.
This is my favorite approach to 3D. I prefer subtly to the over the top trickery. Looking forward to this one.


Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, feel like you have the gift of gab or just don't know how to make small talk, networking know-how is very important for your business success. There is a notion in business that I believe most of us subscribe to that says "all things being equal, people will do business with and refer business to those they know, like and trust.
You can find numerous references in the business literature about the importance of a company's mission. These sources emphasize that the mission is not to make a profit; that a profit is the outcome of and reward for fulfilling the mission.
The Personal Touch 1There is a simple art to networking and the good news is, should you choose to put forth a conscience effort to improve the way you communicate, networking can and will become second nature to you, it is really just that simple. A personal touch big or small makes a big difference in how others perceive you professionally and personally as well.
Networking is probably the oldest, easiest, most effectiveand least expensive way to get more business. Itdoesn't necessarily involve selling your product or servicebut it does mean selling yourself.
Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking into room full of people you don't know horrifies you? You're not alone. Yes, even a social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School and avid networker knows how you feel.
"Fear not to entertain strangers for by so doing some have entertained angels unaware."This quotation is from the book of Hebrews, which means it probably has nothing to do with networking.
Ah, the personal touch that continues to make a big difference for the better in our lives and the lives of those who have an opportunity to experience a personal touch from us.If networking and effective communication are centered on other people, can we effectively network or communicate without the help of other people?For the sake of argument, let us define networking as: finding out what another individual wants or needs and then fulfilling the want or need of that other person.
Although, this is about giving the gift of your name to others, it certainly runs a close second in importance to "Whats' in a name?"What is giving the gift of your name? Giving the gift of your name is when you see someone you haven't seen in a while and you are kind enough to give (remind) him or her your name (the gift) again without any hesitation.It's not nice to keep someone guessing about your name.
Which Networking Events Should You Attend?
How does one determine which are the best events to attend based on one's best customer?Customers are not a dime a dozen, especially in today's economy. So it is best to follow the rules mentioned before on how to define your best customer before attending an event.
When it comes to quality, how do you choose the group that matches your expectations?Defining a quality group is not as easy as it looks. You first need to conduct the research into meetings, type of attendance etc.
Why ask others for help and what do you gain from it?What does asking for help have to do with creating business relationships and making announcements? It has everything to do with it. You have made announcements, donated items, created an awareness of who you are and what you do.
What is the problem when people try to describe what they do and they stumble over their words and never consistently repeat the same message?Have you ever gone to a networking event and the person next to you is trying to describe what they do and they keep miscuing the words? This happens so often at these events. The major problem, besides focus, is the fact that they have not practiced their spiel.
Rather than being there to eat the food and drink the drinks, planning before attending an event will change your view.Have you ever attended an event and seen all the people gravitating towards the food and the drinks? That is the first thing people seem to go for.
Why the business card grab is not why you are there?So how do you obtain the card and show interest that gains confidence?One of the things I am also always asked is, "How do you collect cards?" and "What do you do with them when you get them back to the office?" What really happens when you collect business cards? Often they get put into a pocket with many others. Have you ever collected cards to later find out that you have no idea who the person was? This happens all the time.
Give People Something to Talk About!
My husband and I tried an experiment one night. We were invited to a dinner party with three other couples we didn't know.
One of the best ways to get business is through networking. That's what the majority of people I speak to tell me.
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The StoryIn a quest to create strategic alliances, coalitions, and partnerships, we don't usually allow ourselves to imagine our efforts failing. We don't imagine faltering at building relationships with people, since working with others comes naturally to most people.
If you're in a business relationship with anyone - a client, vendor, or customer - how important is that relationship to you? Do you value the relationship? Do you want to nurture it?A business relationship, like any relationship, is a two-way street. The expectations of both parties needs be clear and easily understandable.
What makes a good interest story?An interest story is just that, an interest story. It means that you have something interesting to say and therefore have something of interest to be printed.
What is the biggest advantage of forming an alliance?Everyone has their own definition of an alliance. I had a potential alliance with a person that was starting his own business.
Definition: talk idly or casually in a friendly wayValue: pricelessGearheads like me have trouble understanding that great ideas and hard work aren't enough..
How can you find out the group loyalty requirements before you venture forth?Many groups have loyalty requirements in order to make sure that the leads you generate are exclusively for the members of the group. It is important that you make sure you know everything about the group before you join, and loyalty requirements can put a damper on other activities you have planned.
Who needs a network of people to talk to about the struggles you're encountering in your profession? You do! The more people you have in your personal network, the more people that can help you Make it Great! Don't be afraid to ask for help, as you can't do everything alone, contrary to popular belief. By developing your network, you can actually become more dependant on others, and they will become dependant on you.
It is important for you to join at least one service club in your area to help your small business in the community. It might be wise to get with other small businesses which are friends and figure out how each of you can join a different service club to maximize your word of mouth referral base in the community.
Power Networking: Getting Your Name Out There!
Today's economy presents some very special challenges to people who are unemployed, underemployed, or who are simply trying to give their own business venture a shot in the arm. At times, the job search can seem daunting, if not impossible, as it takes quite a bit of encouragement - and creativity - to keep pressing forward.
There are people who are natural born networkers - those people that can make conversation in any situation and have no problem walking up to complete strangers. This article is for the rest of us - networking tips that help reduce the stress of attending a networking event and will have you walking away from the event with prospects.
? "Make Every Moment Count" is the title of a CD that a pharmaceutical company gave away at their exhibit booth at two major conferences.Half of the CD covered the company's new product news and "how-to's"; the other half featured tips from a speaker at those conferences.


Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood.Spider-Man 2 featuring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst is streaming via tv everywhere with FX (Via Cable/Satellite Provider), available for rent or purchase on iTunes, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, and 6 others. It's an action & adventure and fantasy movie with a very high Rotten Tomatoes (critics) score of 93% and a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.3 (494,948 votes).
Spider-Man 2 has a very high Rotten Tomatoes (critics) score of 93% and a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.3 (494,948 votes). The movie is extremely popular with Reelgood users lately.


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100 Years of Irish Women Voting
Posted on February 7, 2018 February 13, 2018 by Irene Hislop
This week the Irish media is full of stories about the centenary of Irish women getting the vote. So is the British media, because 100 years ago, Ireland was still part of Great Britain. So Irish women got the vote when the Representation of the People Act, 1918 was passed in the British parliament on February 6th. Ireland's freedom was still a few years away, and those were tumultuous times on this island. Resistance to British rule was gathering steam after the 1916 Easter Uprising. At the same time, the movement for women's suffrage was pushing ahead.
It's sobering to realize how long the struggle was, and how long women in some countries had to wait. The Isle of Man extended voting rights to women who owned property in 1891, and New Zealand gave women the vote in 1893. Finland permitted women to vote and elected its first female representatives to parliament in 1907. Women in other European countries were watching eagerly, but some still had decades, even generations, to wait. French women got the vote in 1944, and Italian women in 1946.
Some countries extended the vote conditionally, adding restrictions for women such as having to be a certain age or own property. While Portugal gave some women the vote in 1931, it wasn't until 1976 that Portuguese women had the same legal entitlement to vote as men. Some regions in Japan allowed women to vote as early as 1880, but it wasn't until 1945 that national law extended suffrage to women across the nation. Some Aboriginal women in Canada could not vote until 1960.
Suffrage and Sovereignty
That initial British Act did not give all women the right to vote in 1918, by the way. It stated that men could vote at age 21, while women could not cast a ballot until they were 30. In a rather sharp contrast, Ireland's first Dail (parliament) – formed before the country was free – included one woman, namely Constance Markievicz. The 1921 Dail included six women when Kathleen Clarke, Ada English, Mary McSwiney, Kathleen O'Callaghan and Margaret Pearse joined Markievicz. In 2016, Irish votes elected a record number of women to the Dail. Of the 158 members, 35 are women. (But this is still below the European Union average.)
Irish women benefitted from good timing. The suffrage movement was gaining momentum at the same time as the drive for Irish independence. We also had the benefit of some incredible women working on all fronts. Many of the women pushing for suffrage were also active in the movement for independence. Constance Markievicz was a suffragette who was also a founder of Cumann na mBan and the Irish Citizen's Army. She was an armed combatant in the Easter Uprising, exchanging fire with the British, supervising troops and setting up barricades. Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, founder of the Irish Women's Franchise League, delivered food and messages to the GPO during the Uprising. They are only two high-profile examples of the many women fighting for Ireland's freedom and their own.
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The universal catharsis of seeing Phoebe Bridgers at The Mann's Skyline Stage
By Emily Herbein
Somehow it's possible for a sold-out headlining show to feel incredibly intimate as well as larger than life at the same time, and Phoebe Bridgers managed to capture that difficult duality last night when she and her band helmed The Mann's Skyline Stage.
MUNA, also a new signee to Phoebe Bridgers' record label, Saddest Factory, opened the evening with their hit, "Number 1 Fan," a song rooted in obsession. After standing still for far too long, the crowd immediately gave in to their deep bass grooves and infectious pop riffs. They transitioned right into "Stayaway" and "Crying on the Bathroom Floor," two heavier songs that showcased singer Katie Gavin's dynamic vocal range.
Muna | photo by Rachel Del Sordo | courtesy of the artist
Still, that didn't mean the crowd slowed down with them. There was a constant flow of kinetic movement that pulsed through this cool but excitable crowd. "Everything" gave the band a chance to show off their musicality and play off of each other, and Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson are two true musicians who both hone their craft while also engaging with each other in a way that's hypnotic to watch. They cooled down with "Taken," their self-proclaimed country song about unrequited love, with Gavin leading the charge on acoustic guitar.
When Gavin said the band only had two songs left, there was a palpable moment of anticipation when they played the opening intro to their latest — and I'd even argue greatest — single, "Silk Chiffon." It's a powerhouse of a pop song, and Phoebe Bridgers came out to sing her verse just like she does on the recorded version. The excitement was truly intoxicating. They closed their set with "I Know a Place," one of their breakout hits, and it was a breathtaking end. Whether you were a sixteen-year-old girl dancing in the pit or a twenty-something standing on the edges of the crowd, laidback and observant, you couldn't help but shout those lyrics back.
Phoebe Bridgers | photo by Rachel Del Sordo | courtesy of the artist
To open the headlining set, Phoebe and her band walked on to the stage to The Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling," and you could hear echoes of laughter through the crowd. Stoic the whole time, of course, she's nothing if not a performer. She looked chic as ever in a black blazer, and her band was decked out in their skeleton jumpsuits (that I definitely want for myself). Without any introduction, the lights dimmed, the smoke rose, and she and her band opened with "Motion Sickness," an undeniable crowd-pleaser. From there she rolled into "Garden Song" and "Kyoto," two top tracks from Punisher. Both were understatedly beautiful and intense, and that was one thing I was wondering how she'd pull off. Her songs are delicate but still demand attention, and this was definitely more of a still crowd, but it wasn't due to boredom or indifference. A Phoebe Bridgers set requires contemplation because everyone knows those gut-punching lyrics won't leave nearly as much of a mark if they're misheard.
The setlist was heavy on newer songs, with "Halloween," "Chinese Satellite," "Moon Song," and "Savior Complex" commanding the stage, only broken up by "Smoke Signals," which she played gorgeously with her lead guitarist Harrison Whitford. These tracks are so cinematic in a live setting, and her band did everything they could to make them sound as big as possible. The addition of a live horn section was the make-or-break moment for me — these songs would have underperformed without that. Even though Bridgers can hold down a stage with just herself and a guitar, everyone was here to listen to Phoebe Bridgers: Amplified.
There were a few moments where she did address the crowd, but for the most part, she was fully in the moment. I'd like to think she was giving WXPN a shout-out when she said, "You guys have really great radio here — we heard Lucy Dacus earlier." Wink, wink. She also said this particular night was her biggest headlining show, and if that's true, Philly will always take home that title. She wished one fan a happy birthday and then apologized that the next song was "the saddest," which was "Funeral."
Since she'd started talking to the crowd, fans took that as an opening to make requests. The most sought-after track, according to nearly everyone in the pit, was "Georgia," off of Stranger in the Alps. If there's ever a song about longing, it's that one, and fans wanted it just as badly. Instead, she gave us a choice between that song and "Me and My Dog." The latter won out without complaint, and she crooned about impossible views for a starstruck audience. She transformed "Graceland Too" into a banjo duet, and then transitioned into "I Know The End," the show's heaviest moment. We all held our breath, hoping she'd smash a guitar, but she didn't, even though she knew she could have. The walk-off felt staged, as it always does, and Bridgers was back alone within seconds.
Most encores don't really hit in the way the artist hopes they will because they're completely anticipated, but this one did. Bridgers started quietly picking through the intro of a song that she admittedly thought she'd forgotten and then breathed through the most delicate version of "Georgia" I think I've ever heard. It was my take-home moment of the show. I would have been thrilled to have watched her play only this song. When she broke through the ending choruses, it was like a universal moment of catharsis that was holding the crowd together. We'd all been waiting for that break, and we didn't realize it. Her final song of the night, one that I somehow forgot she'd been breaking out, was a cover of Bo Burnham's "That Funny Feeling." Though it's a parodical song, she performed it in the most Phoebe Bridgers-way that you'd assume it was her own. She stripped it down to its bones and made the blunt, "things are really bad right now" lyrics hit you even harder. Her band crept back on stage as she ended the last verse and transitioned into a closing jam, which felt both happy and sad and out of place and just right all at the same time.
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As the sun sweeps west, shadows of life are casted onto this fertile land. This land is alive.
But isn't all land alive? A lot of my time now, I think of land as either human-touched or pristine; the city of Boulder versus the mountains that reside just a step to the west. This is pretty black and white. But here in Paonia on the Boland family's farm, I see how humans and land can come together in life, more toward an ecocentric way of existence. Clara, Lisa, Boyd, and Matoush are the stewards of this land; they are tuned into the life that surrounds them and they take actions that reflect love for life.
I am in love with this place. Sitting on the deck of the Boland's beautiful farm house, I look out to the East and see the many mountains that Boyd introduced us to by name- the Rugged Mountains, Lamborn mountain, etc… A little closer in distance but in the same direction lies another farm where we occasionally see sheep and goats meandering. A few times while filming the energy party, we even saw a few coyotes pass through, presumably enjoying the tranquility and possibly planning their next meal. The Boland's dog, Jibby, loves to bark at intruders; he howls at the coyotes as he bolts in their direction. Whenever he sees a bird flying in the vicinity, he follows it on foot, howling with his winged object of amusement in his eyes.
Even closer to the East lies the Boland's land that extends from their farmhouse. To the Northeast lies the plot of land where our tents bake in the sunlight during the day and marvel at the milky way by night. I have never seen the stars and the satellites like this before in the state of Colorado. It is nice to remember that even if we can't see them with all the light pollution back in Boulder, they are all still there. If only there was less light pollution, humans would be more inclined to reflect on their place within the universe.
Southeast of the farmhouse is where Clara and Boyd have created a garden that bursts with color and life. Tomatoes, purple cabbage, spinach, strawberries, squash, and corn sway in the breeze, dancing throughout the day as butterflies, bees, and the occasional hummingbird wisp around and settle on their shelter. Ellie and I picked the spinach for our dinner salad tonight. Spinach is a zillion times more delicious when you pick them out of the rich earth yourself. There is also a wonderful herb garden. When Clara showed Ellie and I the plants, and had us taste a leaf of this and that- like lemon balm- I was living in heaven. Back in Boulder, I have experienced my first summer of having a garden that Michael and I created in our backyard. Walking around and watching the life blossom is one of the most peaceful, love-bursting experiences for me. I know that one day I will have a garden such as this and will share it with others.
This blog post cannot exist without acknowledging the existence of Dave. "Who is Dave?", you are probably thinking. Well, Dave is a lamb. Dave is the first lamb I have ever met since having my stuffed lamby as a baby (not a real lamb). Dave is an excellent host of the animal's fenced-in area. Every time we come near the animals' space, Dave runs up to meet us in the middle, sending cackle-like sounds from his open mouth. He is especially vocal when it comes time for his bottle feeding. Dave has two pig friends who are each 130 pounds but just three months old! It seems they have a pretty nice life. They get to chill out in the mud pool that is outside of their little pig hut. They also get to eat all of the Boland family's compost- this is something my dog, Bobo, is likely jealous of.
I am grateful that Clara and her family were happy to have us and Bobo here for the weekend. Not only did we get to gather with people in this community, but we also had the opportunity to wake up with the sun, dip in the Boland's snow-melt canal (which was incredibly rejuvenating), and connect with a family that holds a strong connection to a beautiful way of living.


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The consortium of ENGIE Fabricom and Daifuku ATec will provide a complete solution compliant with ECAC standard 3.
This European regulation requires airports to equip themselves with EDS standard 3 by September 2020.
ATec will supply the conveyor systems.
The works will start early 2018 and be completed by mid-2019.
The original project had already been carried out in 2004 jointly by the two companies.
It is a long-standing partnership between ENGIE Fabricom and Daifuku Logan and other airport projects are underway.
ENGIE Fabricom has been operating in the airport sector for almost 30 years. Over the years, the company has developed extensive expertise in baggage handling and control systems and in the technical installations of airport buildings.
Video surveillance and passenger control systems, management of billboards, management of boarding bridges, aircraft guidance and launching systems, technical and energy management of buildings, are all services that enable ENGIE and its subsidiaries to offer airport sector players a complete offer.
Fabricom and its subsidiaries are active in both Belgium and abroad. They recorded a turnover of €1.12 billion in 2016 and employ 5,900 people.
Airport Technologies specializes in the design, engineering, manufacture, installation and servicing of airport systems globally.
More than 400 Standard 3 devices have already been installed by the group around the world.


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MBA '74, University of Georgia
Edwin G. Hill, CPA, MBA
Edwin received his bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Georgia in 1974 and received his master of business administration degree from the University of Georgia in 1975. Mr. Hill joined the Firm in 1980 and became a partner in 1983.
Edwin's primary responsibilities in the Firm include individual and corporate income tax, estate and gift tax planning, and personal financial planning. He has also served as managing partner since 2009.
Edwin is actively involved with numerous community service organizations. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Statesboro, where he has served as president and chairman of the board and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He has served as president and chairman of the board of the United Way, Bulloch County, and is a treasurer of First United Methodist Church and former chairman of the board of the Statesboro-Bulloch County Board of Recreation. Edwin is a charter member of Leadership Bulloch, where he served on the Board of Directors. He formerly served as treasurer and executive committee member of the Boys and Girls Club of Bulloch County and is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Southern University Foundation. Edwin has served as president and chairman of the board of the Statesboro High School Boosters. He is a member of the Statesboro High School Athletic Hall of Fame, the University of Georgia G-Club, and the Gridiron Secret Society. He served two terms as a member of the Bulloch County Board of Education. Edwin was recognized in 2013 as the Statesboro-Bulloch County Business Leader of the Year. In 2019, he was the recipient of the University of Georgia Baseball program's Charley Trippi Distinguised Letterman's Award.
Edwin is a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the tax division of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Meet the DHHC Team
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Steven A. Cannon, CPA
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Christina Young, CPA, CFE
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Sean Johnson, Accountant
Bruno C. Locatelli, IT Administrator


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Home / National Film Award / News / Subash Sahoo bags National Award for best audiography
Subash Sahoo bags National Award for best audiography
InfoHub Desk 8:41:00 PM National Film Award , News Edit
New Delhi: No Odia film could make entry to the recently announced National Film awards for the year 2009 but the Odias still have their moment of glory as Sound Recordist Subash Sahoo grabs the best Audiography award.
Mumbai based seasoned sound recordist Subash Sahoo bagged the Rajat Kamal award under Best Audiography for the film 'Kaminey' for location-recording. The best audiography award went to Oscar winner Resul Pookutty for Malayalam film 'Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja' and Anup Dev for '3 Idiots' besides Subash Sahoo.
This is Mr Sahoo's second National Award. He was also awarded with the same fate for the film 'Omkara' in 2007.
Though he was worked in all sections of Sound Department, Sync Sound and location-recording seems to be his forte. He has worked for celebrated directors like Vishal Bharadwaj. He has many critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies to his credit like Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Kaminey, Khoya Khoya Chand, Manorama Six Feet Under, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Omkara, 15 Park Avenue and Mangal Pandey: The Rising.
Amitabh Bachchan won his fourth National Award as Best Actor for the film 'Paa' where as film '3 Idiots' won the best popular film and the Best Feature film award went to Malayalam film 'Kutty Shrank'.
Best Kannada movie award went to "Kanasemba Kudureyaneri" and "Basundhara" won the best Assamese film award and best Konkani film award went to "Palatadcho Munis" and "Natarang" won the best Marathi film. For the year 2009 no Odia film could make entry to the National Awards in regional language films category.
Subash Sahoo bags National Award for best audiography Reviewed by InfoHub Desk on 8:41:00 PM Rating: 5


Not long ago, the real-estate Web site StreetEasy listed a one-bedroom apartment on the Lower East Side for $1,795 per month, nearly seven hundred dollars lower than the average rent for a similar place in the neighborhood. In this apartment, which the listing described as having "old world style," the shower is in the kitchen. Spencer Rogers, who works at the Flatiron School, a downtown tech startup, saw the listing and visited the apartment with Lorence Heath Dippolito, a real-estate agent. For the past four years, Rogers has been living in Fort Greene, in Brooklyn, where he shares a three-bedroom apartment with two roommates. Their rent, which had been three thousand dollars a month, is increasing to four thousand.
The men were standing on Orchard Street, in front of a vintage clothing store and Top East Western Trading. They headed inside and up four flights to Apartment 14. The climb did not deter Rogers from his dream of living in Manhattan. Nor was he put off, when he walked in, by the shower stall, which was jammed up against the kitchen sink. A friend at work had told him that such a setup was common in Paris, and this reassured him.


Six days ago, a really great game was uploaded: Kirby TI Land v1.0. This version of the popular game has 15 levels and 40 monsters, with transformations like power lightning. It is for the 89, 92+, and Voyage 200, with both kernel and nostub versions.
Please e-mail news@ticalc.org if you have any news that would be appropriate for us to post. All e-mails are read, even if we don't reply to you personally. I mention this because recently the amount of e-mail I've been receiving has dropped to nearly zero. Just look what happened to Seth when he sent a news@ticalc.org e-mail; his life will never be the same again. This concludes this ticalc.org public service announcement. Thank you.
This game stinks, I've changed my mind!
I've still got it for the original nintendo. It's awesome!!
have u beaten the whole game?
Hooray! Another game to try out!
Urg! Why don't they make a Mario land clone for TI-89s that's like this Kirby one. Yes, I know about SMQ, but they need to make a mario that works on AMS 2.08 and up, either nostub or with PreOs. Yes, SMQ is good, but it's kind of outdated. If the author of this game made a new SMQ with a good level editor, I would be extremely happy.
Ummm....I have 208, and PreOS, SMQ works prefectly. I never had a problem.
Um...nothing. The only bug is that the box does not show up when the grayscale is turned on.
Either that or... maybe you need super start or something.
Ummmm....I don't even know how to respond to that. I mean really. It was made in the old shell days. Before TIGCC, or the compressed ppg files were around.
Awesome game - btw, that's hilarious about Seth.
That's one way to become famous fast, too!
this looks like an awesome game. hopefully i'll be able to send it to my 89 sometime. TIconnect hasn't been working for my 89 ever since i sent something to my 83+. i changed all the stuff back so it would work for the 89, but it won't work. i guess i'll have to use vti til i can get it working.
wait.. i can't send files to vti either..
... have you tried hitting F10?
Or you can do the drag-n-drop method.
On WIN 98, you have to put the VTI in recieve mode before you can send files to it. Then you have to do it one at a time. That is why I always did it thought the USB link with TIConnect, to VTI with the Serial cable. Kind of weird.
I have 98 on my Mom's laptop, I can use drag-n-drop just fine.
Wow, you guys are lucky. On my old comp, my friend's computer, and the one here at schoo all have to be in recieve mode. To send a file to PedroM, I have to have VTI opened with another ROM, and send it via the virtual link.
Also, VTI doesn't support the SilverLink USB.
You are correct about that. However, TIConnect does. Also TIConnect sees the VTI as a regular calc. Using the black link as the VTI's link port, I was able to get around its limitations (at least on my machine). It worked perfectly, and not having to put the dang thing in recieve.
However, on XP, I do not have to do that.
WTF! Are you serious about TI-Connect seeing VTI as a calc? There have been several things I've needed to do that involve overclocking! w00t!
Not if the TI has silent link... only go into receive mode for the TI-82 and TI-85, I think.
I cannot do as you suggest, for I have not those calcs.
It could be that something is wrong with the computers at school. Because like I said, it will not let me unless it is in recieve. But it will let me if I treat it like a real calc, and use TIConnect to send.


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def convert_to_celsius(fahrenheit):
    '''(number) -> number

    Return the number of Celsius degrees equivalent to fahrenheit degrees

    >>> convert_to_celsius(32)
    0.0
    >>> convert_to_celsius(212)
    100.0
    '''
    return (fahrenheit - 32) * 5 / 9


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Location: Gilsum New Hampshire
Biography of Reverend Samuel Goddard
Mr. Samuel Goddard was born at Sutton, Massachusetts, July 6, 1772. We have no information concerning his early life. His opportunities for education are said to have been scanty. After coming to manhood he was for several years in trade with a brother in Royalston, Mass. Here he married his first wife (Abigail Goddard of Athol, a town adjoining Royalston), and here his older children were born.
General History of Gilsum NH
GILSUM lies in the northern-central part of the county, in lat. 43° 1′ and long. 4° 50′. In outline it is similar to that of a carpenter's square, bounded north by Alstead and Marlow, east by Stoddard and Sullivan, south by Sullivan and Keene, and west by Surry. It was originally granted, under the name of Boyle, to Joseph Osgood and his associates, December 30, 1752. No settlements were made under this grant, through fear of the Indians, until so late a date that the charter was forfeited But notwithstanding this, in March, 1761, Benjamin Bellows bought of Rebecca Blanchard,
Phineas Wright Genealogy
Phinehas Wright of Hartford, Conn., m. Zilpha Cooper of Westmoreland, N. H., settled at Walpole and removed to Keene abt. 1796. Caleb2 Wright, son of Phinehas, b. Feb. 15, 1794, d. Keene, Nov. 21, 1869; m. Dec. 7, 1815, Sarah Reed, b. Surry, July 14, 1796, d. Keene, Nov. 16, 1838. Among their fifteen children, was: Calvin3, b. Keene, Mar. 13, 1816; d. Gilsum, Feb. 16, 1907; m. Diantha Leborveau of Keene, and had six children. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wright lived in S., on the Old Kemp or John Dunn place for a few years, and had born here:
Samuel Woods Genealogy
I. Samuel1 Woods of Cambridge, Mass., b. abt. 1636; went to Groton, Mass., in 1662; d. in Groton, Mar. 19, 1712; m. in Cambridge, Mass., Sept. 28, 1659, Alice Rushton, b. abt. 1636. Seven ch.: the first b. in Cambridge, the others in Groton, Mass. II. Samuel2 Woods, son of Samuel1, I, b. Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 3, 1661; m. in Chelmsford, Mass., Dec. 30, 1685, Hannah Farwell, b. Chelmsford, Mass., Jan. 20, 1667-8; dau. of Joseph and Hannah (Learned) Farwell. She m. (2), Capt. Peter Joslin of Lancaster, Mass. Peter's first wife was slain by the Indians who attacked her
Benjamin Willis Genealogy
Benjamin1 Willis, who d. at Keene, Mar. 22, 1820, aged 80, was probably the father of Benjamin2, 1, of Sullivan. 1. Benjamin2 Willis, son of Benjamin1, was a farmer and res. Keene and Sullivan; d. in Sullivan, Aug. 26, 1837, aged 75; m. Mar. 17, 1785, Annis Briggs b. Norton, Mass., Sept. 25, 1759, d. Sullivan, Jan. 22, 1831; dau. of Elisha and Mary Briggs of Keene. Ch. b. Keene: Mary3 (christened Polly), b. Mar. 17, 1785; m. John Newman (q. v.) Sarah3, b. 1789; m. Robert. Hall (q. v.) Annis3, b. May 25, 1794. Asenath3, b. unk.; d. Keene,
Industry and Manufacturing of Gilsum NH
GILSUM is a handsome post village, located on the Ashuelot, at the inner of the "carpenter's square." It has a beautiful location, surrounded by and lying about 780 feet above sea level. It has one church, (Congregational) three stores, one hotel, two woolen mills, a saw-mill, two blacksmith shops and about fifty dwellings. John S. Collins's wollen-mill, on road 10, was built by Gerould & Wetherby in 1845, and came into the present proprietor's hands in 1872. He employed sixty-five hands, has twenty-four broad looms and 880 spindles, and manufactures, 8,000 yards of cloth per month. The Gilsum Woolen Co.'s
Biographical Sketch of Charles Franklin Kingsbury
Charles Franklin Kingsbury was born in Gilsum June 11, 1824, being the third child of William and Temperance (Leonard). Kingsbury. Until the age of twenty he lived and worked on the farm, 'having no opportunity for an education except the public schools of not more than ten or twelve weeks each winter. He was anxious for an education, and that he might have the means to attend an academy, spring and fall, he worked on the farm two or three months in summer, and taught school in the winter. In 1848 he entered Norwich University, Vt., where he remained three
General History of Cheshire County NH
Biography of Amherst Hayward
Amherst Hayward was born in Surry November 18, 1788, and was brought up by Col. Jonathan Smith, who married his father's sister. He married Betsey Cole, February 24, 28 i i, and for his second wife, Polly Cole, June 29, 1821, and had born to him sixteen children. After living in Rocking ham, Vt., for a time he returned to this town in 1815. He served the town as selectman, was deacon in the Congregational church for twenty years, and led the choir for fifty years. He died January 16, 1867. Nahum 0., son of Amherst, was born September 8.
Biographical Sketch of William Banks
William Banks was born in the part of Marlboro now Roxbury, May 13, 1802, and came to Gilsum in 1820. He is a shoemaker by trade. He has served the town as selectman and lives with his son, Elmer D., on road 2. The latter is at present one of the selectmen of the town.
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Linear regression is one of the best-known regression methods. The main advantages of the algorithm are simplicity and high speed. There is only one disadvantage - its unsuitability for solving inherently nonlinear problems.
Linear model construction by calling one of the subroutines (subroutine choice will depend on the problem to be solved). Result is a LinearModel structure containing the model built.
First, prior to proceeding with the work, the ALGLIB package will standardize variables in order to improve condition number and to solve some of the problems, which may arise if variables are inadequately scaled.
Second, the ALGLIB package will calculate a cross-validation estimate of the generalization error using fast algorithm. This algorithm uses Sherman-Morrison formula to update SVD of the task matrix when one row is left out of the training set. Fast algorithm permits generalization error to be calculated in O(N·M) time (where N is the size of the training set, and M is the number of variables). For comparison, the time solve a linear regression problem is O(N·M 2), whereas the straightforward "leave-one-out" cross-validation will take O(N 2·M 2) time.
There are two distinctive features of fast cross-validation evaluation that should be mentioned. First, the "fast" formula is applicable only to non-degenerate problems: when dealing with a degenerate task, the dimension of the problem shall be reduced using the Principal Component Method. It is automatically done if necessary, but it slows down the algorithm approximately twice as much. Secondly, there are more refined types of degeneracy: in view of the solution of linear equations, the problem is non-degenerate, but the Sherman-Morrison formula turns inapplicable to some vectors of the training set (for some of the vectors which are ordinary in appearance, it leads to the division by zero). Theoretically, a training set may contain up to M+1 of such "defective" elements (out of the available N), although there is mostly none. These "defective" vectors are not taken into account when a cross-validation error estimate is made, which brings about some misrepresentation of the algorithm's result, but it is not a bug (in case somebody is determined to perform a testing of fast cross-validation algorithm, and accidentally runs into one of such vectors).


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require 'spec_helper'

require_relative '../../../lib/locomotive/steam/initializers/sprockets'

describe Locomotive::Steam::SprocketsEnvironment do

  let(:root)    { '.' }
  let(:options) { { minify: true } }
  let(:env)     { described_class.new(root, options) }

  describe '#install_autoprefixer' do

    let(:options) { { minify: false } }

    subject { env }

    context "config/autoprefixer.yml doesn't exist" do

      before { allow(File).to receive(:exists?).and_return false }

      it { expect(AutoprefixerRails).not_to receive(:install); subject }

    end

    context "config/autoprefixer.yml exists" do

      before {
        allow(File).to receive(:exists?).and_return(true)
        allow(YAML).to receive(:load_file).and_return({})
      }

      it { expect(AutoprefixerRails).to receive(:install).and_return(true); subject }

      it 'warns developers if they notice bad performance when using autoprefixer' do
        curent_execjs_runtime = ENV['EXECJS_RUNTIME']
        ENV['EXECJS_RUNTIME'] = 'NodeJS'
        expect(Locomotive::Common::Logger).not_to receive(:warn)
        expect(AutoprefixerRails).to receive(:install).and_return(true)
        subject
        ENV['EXECJS_RUNTIME'] = curent_execjs_runtime
      end

    end

  end

end


Um Hi. I hope you are doing fine.I\'m a 20 year old Male and i have been experiencing something that seems like a heart pain and its been almost a month now. Mostly the pain starts after doing any physical activity and after some rest bloating starts and it gets better after some time but a little bit of pain still remains for several hours. I went to the hospital they said that the ECG is alright your heart rate is a bit high but besides that everything is fine.They told me that its a possibility that i have a gastric problem.So that is the reason i came here i am still worried sick.Please i want your Professional Opinion. I would be really thankful if you guys replied to me and help me with the problem i am facing because its getting worse.
At this age, with normal ecg, we do not suspect any serious heart ailment. It is the gastric problem which is giving rise to your symptoms. Take any over the counter antacids like PANTOPRAZOLE 40 once daily before breakfast. This would surely help you out. Avoid remaining empty stomach or taking acidic food.


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Wo-kchou (; , wakó; , wägu), doslova "japonští bandité" byli piráti různého původu podnikající od 13. do 16. století nájezdy na korejské a čínské pobřeží. Původně se jimi stávali především vojáci, obchodníci a pašeráci z Japonska; v pozdějších staletích mezi nimi silně vzrostl podíl Číňanů.

Raná fáze aktivity wo-kchou začala ve 13. století a trvala do poloviny 14. století. Tehdy piráti z Japonska soustředili své nájezdy na pobřeží Korejského poloostrova, časem překračovali Žluté moře a útočili i na pobřeží Číny.

Čínská říše Ming začátkem 70. let 14. století zavedla politiku "zakázaného moře" (chaj-ťin, ), tj. zakázala soukromý zahraniční obchod bez povolení úřadů, vydávaných jen v omezené míře, a bránila styku Číňanů s cizinci. Doufala, že se tak problém s piráty vyřeší. Čínští obchodníci se ale výnosného námořního obchodu nevzdali, byť byl nyní ilegální. Čínské úřady pak pod pojem wo-kchou zahrnovaly jak piráty původem z Japonska, tak čínské pašeráky.

Aktivita wo-kchou střídavě sílila a slábla po celé 15. a první dvě třetiny 16. století. Na vrcholu aktivity v 50. a 60. letech 16. století piráti a pašeráci operovali podél celého čínského pobřeží a na velkých řekách (jako Jang-c'-ťiang) se vydávali do vnitrozemí. Tehdy se již rekrutovali většinou z Číňanů. Po roce 1567, kdy mingská vláda rezignovala na zákaz soukromého námořního obchodu (kromě obchodu s Japonskem), problémy s piráty ustaly.

Odkazy

Reference

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Související články
 Piráti wo-kchou v éře Ťia-ťing

Pirátství
Mingská politika
Mingská ekonomika
Dějiny Japonska
Dějiny Koreje
Vzniklo ve 13. století
Zaniklo v 16. století
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2016 Gala of Hope
From Regina Centre at Conexus Arts Center - Regina, Saskatchewan on 08/11/2016
Funds Donated
$13000000
Community Hours Contributed
Charity Involved
Camp Circle of Friends
On Nov 8th, 2016 the Canadian Progress Club Regina Center held its 29th Annual Gala of Hope Charity Dinner. This long standing fundraiser for our club has raised thousands of dollars in support of "Camp Circle of Friends". With the fall season full of Gala's and dinners we wanted our Gala to be something special so we took the opportunity to take an already successful event to a prestigious new venue. The Conexus Arts Center gave us what we were looking for, this year the theme was set in "Prehistoric Times" , and our 500 guests were sitting in a virtual jungle surrounded by a T-Rex and other prehistoric animals.
But the highlight of this year's dinner was by far our guest speaker. A 15 year old boy who has been battling cancer for over 6 years. Plagued by complications his young life has been full of challenges. Never before has he had to tell his story to strangers let alone a room of 500. Minutes before, he had serious doubts that he would be able to speak, but speak he did and there were no "dry" eyes in the audience.
As I write this article, this young man is back in hospital; our club toured the hospital and took the opportunity to stop in for a visit. How ironic is it that his attitude invigorates us in our commitment to the summer camp he hopes to enjoy this year.
We believe that summer camp is a rite of passage for all kids and a powerful healing experience for those who have been affected by Cancer. Kids need a time to get dirty and just be kids. Whether they've lost loved ones, or are sick themselves, CCOF is about letting kids be kids, to let them know life can go on with fun and hope. The camp offers state-of-the-art medical facilities as well as a full range of indoor and outdoor camp activities, including water sports.
A team of volunteer medical staff offers the reassurance that the professional help of doctors, nurses, psychologists and social workers are on hand 24 hours a day to offer first aid or a shoulder to cry on.
Up to 75 campers age 6 to 18 from all over the province come to make friends and offer each other support. The camp has helped thousands of families experience some normality while battling cancer. The program remains strong thanks to the generosity and support of the many volunteers and the many sponsors who believe in what we at the Canadian Progress Club — Regina Center stand for in our community.
The support we received for this year's Gala took us to a new record. We were please to present CCOF with $ 130,000.00.


In NSW it is possible to challenge a will on a number of grounds. You can challenge an Estate where a person has left a Will, and also an 'intestate' Estate where there is no Will.
These claims used to be made under the Family Provisions Act and so you will hear them called 'family provision claims', but actually they are currently covered by the Succession Act.
The Succession Act states that certain categories of people, such as children or spouses, have the right to make a claim if they were left out of the will or provision for them in the will is inadequate. Some other people can make a claim on the basis that they were a 'dependent' on the deceased and that the estate ought to make further provision for them.
Following the success of our fixed fees for all family law matters that settle, we thought that our clients might also appreciate some certainty in this area. We now offer fixed fees in relation to these claims, up to and including commencing proceedings, and the court appointed mediation.
Ordinarily in a family provision matter our new fixed fees up to the stage of court appointed mediation would be $18,000 in professional costs, plus GST plus disbursements (like court fees or barrister's fees). We note that the vast majority of family provision claims settled at the court appointed mediation.


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South Coast History Society Discovery Day April 27th
Peter Lacey, President of South Coast History Society, is calling Saturday 27th April 'Discovery Day'.
It's the day when those attending a morning seminar in Wolumla can learn all about the 101 objects that have been included on the Bega Shire's Hidden Heritage list, and it's the day when an afternoon bus tour will take participants to several little-visited places and provide them with something of a look at the area through Aboriginal eyes.
"Three of the Shire's most respected Heritage Consultants have come up with an absolutely intriguing list of the objects that reflect the history and heritage of the area, and each one of these has now been thoroughly researched."
"So, we'll be spending a few hours sharing the stories about what we've discovered, and we will be providing attendees with a substantial booklet that describes and illustrates each of the 101 objects," Mr Lacey said.
"This is actually a fabulous way to learn what is actually to be found around the area, and a most interesting way to learn more about the history of the area," Mr Lacey suggests.
"The list of objects includes quite a few of the region's natural features, details of our unique flora, a number of objects of historic Aboriginal importance, things that are outdoors that could be visited on a trip around the area, items that can be found in the 10 museums within the Bega Valley Shire, and a few very historically-important objects that are normally hidden away in private collections."
"It's taken a large group of people from across the community an enormous amount of time and effort to get to this point, and it would be no exaggeration to say that the project has been an eye-opener for every one of those who have been involved. We have all learned of objects in the area that we never knew existed, and we have all been absolutely blown away by how much fascinating history relates to the area and to these objects."
"And we're sure that those attending this morning session on April 27 will be equally amazed by what is discussed at this seminar."
"Then, following the seminar, we are off on a short tour of discovery to several sites of historical importance that few people normally visit."
"This is being led by Graham Moore, who is Bega Valley Shire's Aboriginal Liaison Officer. Along the way he will be providing an insight into the way that Aboriginals look at the area – why some things are of particular importance to Aboriginal men or women, what are some of the traditional stories associated with particular landmarks or objects, and how things have changed since the arrival of European settlers."
Details about the seminar are available from South Coast History Society, southcoasthistory@yahoo.com, or by phoning 0448 160 852. Admission tickets must be purchased in advance as they will not be available at the door on the day.
A full list of the 101 objects selected for inclusion in this Bega Shire's Hidden Heritage project is available at www.bit.ly/101objectsindex
Above: Peter Lacey shares detail from the Bega Shire's Hidden Heritage booklet
#Community #Bega #History #Weekly


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** Date Created		:	11/03/2005
** Version			:	1.0.01
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** Description		:	This stored procedure returns the name of the content page from b4nContent based on
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CREATE   procedure dbo.b4nGetContentPageName
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