Site selection expert lauds greater Reno area's progress in recent years but also points out new and existing issues.
Call it the biggest little comeback story.
At least that's how one site selection expert visiting Reno framed the area's economic performance in the last few years.
It didn't seem that long ago when the Reno area was ground zero for a distressed real estate market while Nevada was saddled with a 13.7 percent unemployment rate — the highest in the nation at the time.
Fast forward to the present and Nevada unemployment, while still among the highest in the U.S., is down to 5.8 percent. Meanwhile, Northern Nevada counts companies such as Tesla Motors and Switch as part of an ever-growing list of new arrivals that are diversifying the region and improving Reno's image. Real estate, the area's Achilles heel during the recession, is also in the midst of a seller's market as strong demand and tight supply is causing home values to rise.
Donovan was in town on Thursday to speak with members of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada.
Reno-Sparks' turnaround continues to place the region on the map as it diversifies from simply being known as a logistics hub to a player in industries such as advanced manufacturing, data centers, unmanned aerial vehicles or drones, and several other technologies.
The recovery from the greatest downturn in the area's history, however, is also bringing with it new challenges while also causing old issues that largely went dormant during the recession to resurface.
High up on the list is workforce, Donovan said. More accurately, it's the ability to provide the skilled human capital necessary to sustain the needs of existing companies as well as the growing list of new firms now interested in the area.
"Fulfilling those skill requirements is a major challenge, particularly when you have rapid growth," Donovan said.
Related to the growth being seen in the area is the issue of housing. The real estate crash made many developers gun shy about new home construction, leading to limited supply. An influx of people from out of town taking jobs in the area, combined with more locals looking to buy new homes or have acquired equity to move up to a bigger house, is squeezing housing supply even more.
The result? Concerns about housing affordability.
Image, a longstanding problem for the area, continues to be a challenge, according to Donovan. Although there's a lot of awareness about Reno's excellent quality of life and economic transformation in Northern California and the inner mountain zone, it's a different story as you get farther away from those areas.
"About 75 percent of the country either has no image (of the Reno area) or see it as a Little Las Vegas," Donovan said.
The good news is that the arrival of companies such as Tesla is helping change that image. The Reno area also has a good image to one group that counts — company CEOs.
Reno even has established a reputation as the "middle office capital" of the Western states, Donovan added.
Even with its challenges, the area should be in better shape to handle an economic downturn now compared to eight or so years ago. Unless a major, "macro" economic issue hits the United States, Northern Nevada should be more resistant to downturns because it is no longer dependent on just one or two industries, Donovan said.
The bigger issue at this point is handling the issues that come with growth.


Last month, the NHL and NFL both hosted their All-Star/Pro Bowl games on Jan. 30, with all the glitz and glamour one would expect from an event featuring some of the most recognizable athletes in North America.
Both games showcase the most stacked squads possible playing in a dream match-up where pride and bragging rights are on the line. While both leagues maintain this concept at the core of their all-star games, the 2011 editions really highlighted the stark differences in how the NHL and NFL presents their star-studded exhibition to their fans.
Let's consider the 2011 NHL All-Star skills competition and game. This was the first time in recent memory that the NHL broke from the traditional conference versus conference format, opting instead to let the players decide the teams in a "playground-style" fantasy draft, where both teams were picked by predetermined captains, like you might see when kids play street or pond hockey.
This new twist not only allowed opportunity for much speculation and debate amongst analysts and fans as to which players might be picked early and who would be the unfortunate soul picked last, but it also provided the NHL with the opportunity to televise the draft live on TSN. This seemed to increase the hype for the game, and really, for anyone who's not a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, seeing the only Maple Leaf player, Phil Kessel, get picked last by Team Lidstrom was well worth tuning in.
The day before the big game, the NHL All-Star weekend also featured a skills competition, where players were tested in various events to see who skates the fastest, who shoots the hardest, who has the best accuracy with the puck and who can win an elimination shootout. Perhaps the most intriguing event in the skills competition is the breakaway challenge, hockey's version of the NBA's All-Star slam dunk contest, in which three players from each team get one minute to show off their most creative dekes and scoring techniques. The winner is then decided by votes texted in from viewers tuning in from across the world. All in all, the NHL All-Star weekend feels like an honest attempt to cater to hockey fans of all ages, as they continue to tweak and shake up the format and try to make the event something worth looking forward to.
And then there's the NFL Pro Bowl, this year's Hawaiian vacation for the best players who didn't make it to the Super Bowl. The Pro Bowl is everything that the NHL All-Star game is not.
Unlike the NHL All-Star game, the Pro Bowl features so many rule changes that the game ends up feeling like an awkward match of touch football played by professionals. Defensive players are stuck in the most simplistic coverage packages, discouraged from making big hits and aren't allowed to blitz. In fact, most of the time, on passing plays, the defensive and offensive lines barely do anything at all. These are highly-trained athletes, men who have worked their entire lives to finally become recognized as some of the best players in football today, only to find themselves on national television in a situation where they're completely handcuffed and unable to showcase their talents at all.
The defence is simplified so that the All-Star offences can showcase their skills, but even the wide receivers and running backs seem to mail it in; no one is willing to risk serious injury in a meaningless game.
And that's the main difference between the NHL and the NFL: despite still being paid exorbitant amounts of money, NHL players come off as down-to-earth guys who realize that the All-Star weekend is for the entertainment of the fans, so they want to go out there and put on a show. The NFL, on the other hand, has so many players with huge egos who reluctantly take part in the Pro Bowl and would rather be preparing for the Super Bowl than playing in some stupid slowed-down exhibition game.
Now that's strictly my opinion, as I'm sure there are Pro-Bowlers, especially first-time Pro-Bowlers, who relish the opportunity to play in the Hawaiian sun. But consider that the Pro Bowl skills competition, a voluntary event scheduled during the Pro Bowl weekend, was last televised in 2007 and has all but disappeared entirely. This happened because many players refused to participate, for fear of injury.
Make the game a flag football game. Sure flag football is a far cry from NFL-caliber football, but the NHL markets their All-Star game as a glorified game of pond hockey, so why not do the same with the NFL? All the athleticism would be there, without the dangerous hits.
Don't hold it between the Conference Championships and the Super Bowl. As it stands, any players playing in the Super Bowl can't play in the Pro Bowl. If the players from the two best teams in the league aren't in the game, it sort of taints the whole event, doesn't it?
Until the NFL starts treating the all-star competition like it's more than a formality, I know I'll be getting plenty of sleep on Pro Bowl Sunday.


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With the start of February, another yearly celebration moves into view – Valentine's Day. Whether you embrace the day or find it just another exploitative consumerist event, chances are you're going to end up buying some gifts in some form or other for a special person in your life.
It can be difficult choosing the right present. The shops are usually filled with reams of pink, with cuddly toys clutching hearts. The riot of red can paralyse the ability to make an informed decision; you should also consider whether your partner actually needs a giant teddy bear with "I Wuv You" emblazoned across the chest.
Consider, then, using this as a chance to give gifts that can really make a difference to lives. Charities such as Oxfam have set up schemes that enable 'gifts' that can go directly to the people who need them. In return you receive updates of how your gift is being used, and the knowledge that you have helped someone who will completely and truly appreciate what has been given.
It would certainly bring a smile to someone's face upon seeing some of the more unusual gifts they would have given in donation. Through the scheme, you could give a family the means – seeds and tools -- to grow a planation, or provide wells and pumps for much needed water supplies, or provide fertiliser. Then there are also more specialised gifts designed to help people in their personal development – schemes to train school teachers, to educate more girls, to provide the means for women to become business people, or to train beekeepers. And one of the most popular gifts is simply the giving of a goat, which can provide food and milk for a family.
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This February event is not the only time to consider Oxfam Unwrapped. The scheme is an unusual alternative for any gift-giving celebration, including birthday, Christmas…and even weddings. Married-couples-to-be can sign up to the Wedding List option, which sends out cards or emails to all guests asking them kindly to not buy gifts, but to choose and give a gift from the Oxfam site. This is particularly good for those couples who may have been living together for a while and not need the kitchenware and utensils that can often be gifted at weddings. It would also serve to make an already memorable day that little more special, knowing how many people would benefit.
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Clay Kainer started his new position at the Teton County and Prosecuting Attorney's Office on Dec. 21 as the new chief deputy prosecutor over the criminal division. "I'm looking forward to being a part of this office," Kainer said. "And helping Erin [Weisman] maintain and continue her version..."
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Clay Kainer started his new position at the Teton County and Prosecuting Attorney's Office on Dec. 21 as the new chief deputy prosecutor over the criminal division. As an avid cyclist, when Kainer is not working at the office, he spends his time in his garage repairing bikes.
New prosecutor excited to be part of the team
Clay Kainer is psyched to be back with his family after a period of working far from home.
By Emily Mieure
Emily Mieure
Two weeks on the job and Clay Kainer is already working dozens of felony cases for the Teton County and Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Kainer started Dec. 21 as the new chief deputy prosecutor for the office's Criminal Division.
The 44-year-old is still settling into his new digs, evidenced by an office that's bare, save for some case file boxes and a coat rack.
Kainer served a term as the elected prosecutor in Sublette County before a brief stop in Cheyenne as an assistant district attorney.
"When I moved to Cheyenne my family stayed in Pinedale," Kainer said. "I figured I would drive home on the weekends, but I didn't get to see my family much. The distance was too far."
Kainer is filling the shoes of longtime Deputy Prosecutor Clark Allan, who left in December for a judgeship in Douglas.
Teton County Prosecuting Attorney Erin Weisman said, "I'm of course thrilled to bring him on as the new chief deputy prosecutor for the Criminal Division. Clay has a fine reputation among Wyoming lawyers and our local defense counsel, coupled with a rich depth of experience he'll bring to our team."
Weisman started searching for Allan's replacement as soon as she learned he would be leaving. She specifically wanted an attorney with trial experience.
"He will be an asset," she said of Kainer. "Clay shares my strong commitment to serve this community and seek justice."
Kainer was excited for the opportunity to get back to this side of Wyoming. He and his family have lived in Sublette County for 11 years, and his wife, Kristi, is a native of Boulder. His return to the region was celebrated by Kristi and their 14-year-old daughter, Camille. The family still owns a house in Pinedale, but he's also living temporarily in a cabin in Hoback to cut down on the weekday commute.
Kainer's path to becoming a lawyer was a winding one. Raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school, serving as an electronic warfare technician, petty officer 3rd class in Operation Desert Fox. Deployments took him to the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
By the time his four-year hitch was up, Kainer said, he was ready for college.
"It gives you a frame of reference you wouldn't otherwise have," Kainer said of military service, "in terms of what you can endure physically and mentally. Now having to stay up late to prepare for a case doesn't seem that difficult."
But it wouldn't be until years later that Kainer would discover his interest in the law.
Fresh out of the Navy, he started college without knowing exactly what he wanted to study. He ended up with an undergraduate degree in German. When he realized he might not want to teach German, he decided to go to law school at the University of Wyoming.
He figured out pretty quickly he was most interested in criminal law.
"So much of it is based on philosophy," he said. "Criminal law just made sense to me. It deals with humanity at its best and its worst. It's a place as a prosecutor … you can really make the world a better place."
Kainer spends his free time running, cycling and working on bikes. He has run several regional marathons and frequents the Pinedale Half Marathon. He had run a race every year until a few years ago, when his interest in cycling increased.
After leaving the Sublette County Attorney's Office in 2019, Kainer practiced law privately and worked part time as a bike mechanic at Geared Up, a bike shop in Pinedale.
"It was one of the best jobs," he said of his Geared Up gig. "You don't make hardly anything being a bike mechanic, but you make people happy. When they leave the store and their bike is fixed you can see their happiness."
His love of tinkering with bikes started when he was studying abroad in Germany.
"I was in Oldenburg, which is this huge cycling community, and everybody had bikes," he said. "I hung out with a lot of the international students, and they all needed help on their bikes. And I had a bike that was in terrible condition, and I spent a lot of time working on it."
Now that he's spending more time in Jackson, Kainer hopes to add a mountain bike to his already extensive bike collection. He's also looking forward to getting into cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, he said.
Kainer said he's excited about being a member of the prosecutor's team and helping Weisman achieve and maintain her vision for the office. He said having fellow attorneys to help review cases and make decisions only helps the community.
"It's the camaraderie," he said. "Everyone is working on similar and different cases and just sitting down and talking those through and reaching a resolution. … That's one thing that people don't realize is in a prosecutor's office: A lot of the work is done by us talking through the issues. If everyone is talking and communicating, then our work is consistent and fair."
Contact Emily Mieure at 732-7066 or courts@jhnewsandguide.com.
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Emily Mieure covers criminal justice and emergency news. She also leads the News&Guide's investigative efforts. She has reported for WDRB TV in Louisville, Ky., WFIE TV in Evansville, Ind., and WEIU TV in Charleston, Ill.

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VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--Oct. 29, 2003-- IKON Office Solutions, the world's largest independent channel for document management systems and services, today announced that Michael Kohlsdorf has been appointed Vice President of Professional Services, reporting directly to IKON's Chairman and CEO, Matthew J. Espe. Mr. Kohlsdorf will provide leadership and direction in developing a strong services portfolio and go-to-market strategy for IKON's Professional Services, which include a wide range of document management services, including document assessments, customized workflow and application development. Mr. Kohlsdorf has more than 20 years' experience managing software technology companies, most recently as President and CEO of T/R Systems, Inc. The company, a leader in the printing and publishing industry and a Deloitte & Touche "Technology Fast 500 Company" from 1999-2002, was recently sold to Electronics for Imaging. Mr. Kohlsdorf will continue to support the integration of the two companies through the month of November, and will begin to transition to IKON in December. "Michael Kohlsdorf is a gifted and seasoned executive who brings a wealth of technology and business expertise to IKON," said Espe. "His strong understanding of the document management industry and technologies will be instrumental to IKON as we continue to build a strong portfolio of services to help our customers increase efficiency and streamline workflow." Said Kohlsdorf, "As companies continually look for ways to raise their operating efficiency, it becomes essential to leverage technology and offer products and services that are delivered as complete solutions. This is an exciting time for IKON and I look forward to helping drive the company toward continued growth in services." Mr. Kohlsdorf is a special advisor to the Board of Directors of Equitrac Corporation and serves as a member of the John Cardinal O'Hara MBA Steering Committee at the University of Notre Dame. He spent eight years at IBM Corporation and was a 2001 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Mr. Kohlsdorf holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, majoring in international business and finance.


NEW YORK - Dow Chemical (DOW) says it posted a loss in the fourth-quarter because of a one-time charge that caused it to pay higher taxes at its Brazilian operations.
The Midland, Mich. company on Thursday reported a loss of $20 million, or 2 cents per share, compared with a year-ago profit of $426 million, or 37 cents per share. Excluding a charge of 27 cents per share, Dow would have earned 25 cents per share in the quarter.
Revenue rose 2 percent to $14.1 billion.
Results were below Wall Street's expectations. FactSet says analysts expected a profit, excluding items, of 31 cents per share on revenue of $14.18 billion.
Volume fell 1 percent in the quarter. Dow says it saw global economic "deterioration" in the period, with "considerable weakness" in Western Europe.


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Newcastle United relegation fight: What the pundits have said about the club and the drop
With it all coming down to the final game of the season for Newcastle we round-up what the pundits have said and who they think will go down
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In pictures: What the pundits said about Newcastle and relegation
It all comes down to the last game for Newcastle United in their bid to stay in the Premier League.
Saturday's defeat at QPR - their tenth consecutive game without a win - has left their fate still in the balance going down to the final game of the season – where they welcome West Ham and former boss Sam Allardyce.
But what do the pundits think?
As usual, since the weekend's games many former players and pundits have given their opinions on which team will face the drop.
Joining Newcastle in the race is rivals Sunderland and Hull City. Sunderland though play Arsenal on Wednesday and a point for the Black Cats would see them avoid a nail-biting Sunday away at Chelsea - instead they'd have the comfort of safety with one more point.
Hull meanwhile welcome Manchester United, who seemingly have little to play for after their draw with Arsenal left them all but guaranteed a fourth-placed finish this season.
See what the pundits have said about Newcastle United and the relegation battle by flicking through the gallery above.
Sunderland AFC Pre-SeasonJack Baldwin: 'I wasn't the easiest person to live with' after Sunderland's end-of-season let-downJack Baldwin had a tough end to 2018-19 but he is looking forward to the fresh start of pre-season and the chance to get to know the Black Cats' new signings
South ShieldsGreen light for multi-million pound revamp of North Marine ParkIn recent years, South Tyneside Council announced proposals to return North Marine Park back to its original Victorian splendour
FellingCruel blow as Harry McKenzie dies weeks after his son Dean was found dead in woodlandHarry McKenzie tragically passed away exactly a month after his son Dean's body was found
Great North Air Ambulance ServiceWallsend girl, seven, left with severe facial injuries after freak farm accidentAlannah Maher, from Wallsend, was struck in the face by a heavy-duty chain while visiting her great uncle's farm


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"Monkeys do things like that," observed Terry, "and if you insist on taking it, I want no responsibility in caring for it."
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Back at camp in Tiputini, the screened-in dining room was covered with thousands of insects of many varieties, from fleas to super-sized moths. Chichico made a pig of himself. He must have been starving. A moth to him was the size of a surf board to me. Crunch, crunch, crunch. He even ate the dry wings.
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Major Montesinos had flown in to Tiputini with another load of provisions, so he flew us back to Pastaza. Chichico busily munched flies during the flight.
Montesinos called us to the cockpit and pointed out the Auca huts scattered along the river, which is the only means of passage through the impenetrable jungle. Aucas kill any Jivaro who steps into their territory. A few years earlier, Aucas had committed atrocities on a group of missionaries who tried to save them. When we returned to Quito, Aucas were in the news for their most recent savage attacks on the Jivaros.
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MOSCOW - A Russian court on Wednesday found a Danish adherent of the Jehovah's Witnesses guilty of organizing the activities of a banned extremist organization and jailed him for six years in a case Western governments cast as a test of religious freedom.
Russia's Supreme Court later ruled the group was an "extremist" organization and ordered it to disband nationwide, and Christiansen's detention, the first extremism-related arrest of a Jehovah's Witness in Russia, foreshadowed dozens of similar cases.
A court in Oryol found Christiansen guilty on Wednesday after a long trial, his lawyer, wife and a spokesman for the Jehovah's Witnesses told Reuters.
Christiansen had pleaded not guilty, saying he had only been practicing his religion, something he said was legal according to the Russian constitution which guarantees the right to practice any or no religion.
The U.S.-headquartered Jehovah's Witnesses have been under pressure for years in Russia, where the dominant Orthodox Church is championed by President Vladimir Putin. Orthodox scholars have cast them as a dangerous foreign sect that erodes state institutions and traditional values, allegations they reject.


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eign relations since the last session of Congress, it is not deemed necessary, on this occasion, to go into a detailed statement in regard to them. I am happy to say that I see nothing to destroy the hope of being able to preserve peace.
The ratification of the treaty with Portugal has been duly exchanged between the two governments. ernment has not been inattentive to the interests of those of our citizens who have claims on the government of Spain founded on express treaty stipulations, and a hope is indulged that the representations which have been made to that government on this subject may lead ere long to beneficial results.
A correspondence has taken place between the secretary of state and the minister of her Britannic majesty accredited to this government, on the subject of Alexander McLeod's indictment and imprisonment, copies of which are herewith communicated to Congress.
In addition to what appears from these papers, it may be proper to state that Alexander McLeod has been heard by the Supreme Court of the State of New York on his motion to be discharged from imprisonment, and that the decision of that court has not as yet been pronounced.
The secretary of state has addressed to me a paper upon two subjects, interesting to the commerce of the country, which will receive my consideration, and which I have the honor to communicate to Congress.
So far as it depends on the course of this government, our relations of good-will and friendship will be sedulously cultivated with all nations. The true American policy will be found to consist in the exercise of a spirit of justice to be manifested in the discharge of all our international obligations, to the weakest of the family of nations as well as to the most powerful. Occasional conflicts of opinion may arise, but when the discussions incident to them are conducted in the language of truth and with a strict regard to justice, the scourge of war will for the most part be avoided. The time ought to be regarded as having gone by when a resort to arms is to be esteemed as the only proper arbiter of national differences.
The census recently taken shows a regularly progressive increase in our population. Upon the breaking out of the war of the revolution, our numbers scarcely equalled three millions of souls; they already exceed seventeen millions, and will continue to increase in a ratio which duplicates in a period of about twenty-three years. The old states contain a territory sufficient in itself to maintain a population of additional millions, and the most populous of the new states may even yet be regarded as but partially settled, while of the new lands on this side of the Rocky Mountains, to say nothing of the immense region which stretches from the base of those mountains to the mouth of the Columbia River, about 770,000,000 of acres, ceded and unceded, still remain to be brought into market. We hold out to the people of other countries an invitation to come and settle among us as members of our rapidly-growing family; and, for the blessings which we offer them, we require of them to look upon our country as their country, and to unite with us in the great task of preserving our institutions and thereby perpetuating our liberties. No motive exists for foreign conquests. desire but to reclaim our almost illimitable wildernesses, and to introduce into their depths the lights of civilization. While we shall at all times be prepared to vindicate the national honor, our most earnest desire will be to maintain an unbroken peace.
In presenting the foregoing views, I cannot withhold the expression of the opinion that there exists nothing in the extension of our empire over our acknowledged possessions to excite the alarm of the patriot for the safety of our institutions. The federative system, leaving to each state the care of its domestic concerns, and devolving on the federal government those of general import, admits in safety of the greatest expansion; but, at the same time, I deem it proper to add that there will be found to exist at all times an imperious necessity for restraining all the functionaries of this government within the range of their respective powers, thereby preserving a just balance between the powers granted to this government and those reserved to the states and to the people.
From the report of the secretary of the treasury, you
will perceive that the fiscal means present and accruing are insufficient to supply the wants of the government for the current year.
The balance in the treasury on the fourth day of March last, not covered by outstanding drafts, and exclusive of trust funds, is estimated at $860,000. This includes the sum of $215,000 deposited in the Mint and its branches to procure metal for coining, and in the process of coinage, and which could not be withdrawn without inconvenience; thus leaving subject to draft in the various depositories the sum of $645,000. By virtue of two several acts of Congress, the secretary of the treasury was authorized to issue, on and after the fourth day of March last, treasury notes to the amount of $5,413,000, making an aggregate available fund of $6,058,000 on hand!
But this fund was chargeable with outstanding treasury notes redeemable in the current year and interest thereon to the estimated amount of five millions two hundred and eighty thousand dollars. There is also thrown upon the treasury the payment of a large amount of demands accrued in whole or in part in former years, which will exhaust the available means of the treasury, and leave the accruing revenue, reduced as it is in amount, burdened with debt and charged with the current expenses of the government. The aggregate amount of outstanding appropriations on the fourth day of March last was $33,429,616 50, of which $24,210,000 will be required during the current year; and there will also be required for the use of the war department additional appropriations to the amount of $2,511,132 93, the special objects of which will be seen by reference to the report of the secretary of war.
The anticipated means of the treasury are greatly inadequate to this demand.' The receipts from customs for the last three quarters of the last year, and the first quarter of the present year, amounted to $12,100,000; the receipts for lands for the same time to $2,742,430 60; showing an average revenue from both sources of $1,236,870 per month. A gradual expansion of trade, growing out of a restoration of confidence, together with a reduction in the expenses of collecting, and punctuality on the part of collecting officers, may cause an addition to the monthly
receipts from the customs. They are estimated for the residue of the year from the 4th of March at $12,000,000; the receipts from the public lands for the same time are estimated at $2,500,000; and from miscellaneous sources at $170,000; making an aggregate of available funds within the year of $14,670,000; which will leave a probable deficit of $11,406,000. To meet this, some temporary provision is necessary, until the amount can be absorbed by the excess of revenues which are anticipated to accrue at no distant day.
There will fall due within the next three months treasury notes of the issues of 1840, including interest, about $2,850,000. There is chargeable in the same period for arrearages for taking the sixth census $294,000; and the estimated expenditures for the current service are about $8,100,000, making the aggregate demand upon the treasury, prior to the 1st of September next, about $11,340,000. The
ways and means in the treasury, and estimated to accrue within the above-named period, consist of about $694,000, of funds available on the 28th ultimo; an unissued balance of treasury notes authorized by the act of 1841 amounting to $1,955,000, and estimated receipts from all sources of $3,800,000, making an aggregate of about $6,450,000, and leaving a probable deficit on the 1st of September next of about $4,845,000.
In order to supply the wants of the government, an intelligent constituency, in view of their best interests, will, without hesitation, submit to all necessary burdens. But it is nevertheless important so to impose them as to avoid defeating the just expectations of the country, growing out of preëxisting laws. The act of the 2d March, 1833, commonly called the compromise act, should not be altered except under urgent necessities, which are not believed at this time to exist. One year only remains to complete the series of reductions provided for by that law, at which time provisions made by the same law, and which then will be brought actively in aid of the manufacturing interests of the Union, will not fail to produce the most beneficial results. Under a system of discriminating duties imposed for purposes of revenue, in unison with the provisions of existing laws, it is to be hoped that our policy
will, in the future, be fixed and permanent, so as to avoid those constant fluctuations which defeat the very objects they have in view. We shall thus best maintain a position which, while it will enable us the more readily to meet the advances of other countries calculated to promote our trade and commerce, will, at the same time, leave in our own hands the means of retaliating with greater effect unjust regulations.
În intimate connection with the question of revenue is that which makes provision for a suitable fiscal agent capable of adding increased facilities in the collection and disbursement of the public revenues, rendering more secure their custody, and consulting a true economy in the great, multiplied, and delicate operations of the treasury department. Upon such an agent depends, in an eminent degree, the establishment of a currency of uniform value, which is of so great importance to all the essential interests of society; and on the wisdom to be manifested in its creation much depends. So intimately interwoven are its operations not only with the interests of individuals, but of states, that it may be regarded in a great degree as controlling both. If paper be used as the chief medium of circulation, and the power be vested in the government of issuing it at pleasure, either in the form of treasury drafts or any other, or if banks be used as the public depositories, with liberty to regard all surpluses, from day to day, as so much added to their active capital, prices are exposed to constant fluctuations, and industry to severe suffering. In the one case, political considerations, directed to party purposes, may control, while excessive cupidity may prevail in the other. The public is thus constantly liable to imposition. Expansions and contractions may follow each other in rapid succession, the one engendering a reckless spirit of adventure and speculation, which embraces states as well as individuals; the other causing a fall in prices, and accomplishing an entire change in the aspect of affairs. Stocks of all kinds rapidly decline, individuals are ruined, and states embarrassed even in their efforts to meet with punctuality the interest on their debts. Such, unhappily, is the condition of things now existing in the United States. These


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Instytut Studiów Strategicznych (ISS), Fundacja Instytut Studiów Strategicznych, polska organizacja pozarządowa z siedzibą w Krakowie założona w 1993 przez Bogdana Klicha, Uniwersytet Jagielloński i Akademię Ekonomiczną w Krakowie pod nazwą Międzynarodowe Centrum Rozwoju Demokracji; od 2001 działa pod obecną nazwą.

Od 2008 Prezesem Zarządu ISS jest Anna Szymańska-Klich, która zastąpiła na tym stanowisku Bogdana Klicha, po objęciu przez niego stanowiska Ministra Obrony.

W 2006 ISS przyznał nagrodę Semper in altum Leszkowi Balcerowiczowi. W Radzie Honorowej Instytutu zasiadają m.in. Andrzej Olechowski, Zbigniew Brzeziński i Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.

Wśród sponsorów Instytutu znajdują się m.in. German Marshall Fund, Fundacja im. Friedricha Naumanna, Fundacja im. Friedricha Eberta, Fundacja im. Stefana Batorego oraz banki BPH i Millennium. W 2007 łączna wartość dotacji wyniosła około 1650 tys. złotych.

ISS prowadzi działalność doradczą i szkoleniową w zakresie pozyskiwania funduszy europejskich oraz wydawniczą, ostatnie dwie publikacje dotyczyły losów Żydów i Polaków w okresie Holocaustu.

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2021 Summer Sport Events
Jovany Rodriguez, Writer
o you love playing and watching sports? Well if you want to watch some sports over the summer, this article is for you. Euro 2020, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a Lions tour of South Africa, a Rugby League World Cup in England, and cricket's inaugural Hundred tournaments are just some of the events happening this summer. The Euros start on June 11 and have 51 matches in 12 cities across Europe, with the highlight of the group stage happening on Friday, June 18 when England hosts Scotland at Wembley. Wales, semi-finalists in 2016, have also qualified and are in the same group as former winners Italy.
The Wimbledon Championships make a welcome return on June 28 after being cancelled this year, with the men's final being played on July 11, the same day as the Euro 2020 final at Wembley. The following Sunday, Lewis Hamilton will try to win a record-extending eighth British Formula 1 Grand Prix, golf's 149th Open reaches its end at Royal St George's and Britain's new cycling star Tao Geoghegan Hart will hope to be crowned Tour de France champion.
Do you love playing and watching sports? Well if you want to watch some sports over the summer, this article is for you. Euro 2020, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a Lions tour of South Africa, a Rugby League World Cup in England, and cricket's inaugural Hundred tournaments are just some of the events happening this summer. The Euros start on June 11 and have 51 matches in 12 cities across Europe, with the highlight of the group stage happening on Friday, June 18 when England hosts Scotland at Wembley. Wales, semi-finalists in 2016, have also qualified and are in the same group as former winners Italy.
Just five days later, Tokyo will stage the opening ceremony of the 32nd Olympic Games, where Great Britain's athletes will seek to improve on the 67 medals – and 27 golds – they won at Rio 2016. While the Olympics are in full swing, rugby union's British and Irish Lions will try their best to beat world champions, South Africa, in a three-test series for the first time since 1997.
The Paralympic Games get underway in Japan on August 12 with the British team seeking to build on their incredible success in Rio four years ago when they went home with 64 golds and 147 medals in total, as well as second place. And if that's not enough sports for you, cricket fans are also in for a year of outstanding drama and some interesting firsts. After England's return from a four-test series in India, there are the spills and thrills of the inaugural Hundred tournament. The first World Test Championship final at Lord's, one-day and T20 matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and finally a five-test home series against India.
Here's the list of all the summer sports in order.
11 June-11 July: Football – Euro 2020 in various countries (final at Wembley)
26 Jun-18 July: Cycling – Tour de France
28 June-11 July: Tennis – Wimbledon
29 June, 1 & 4 July: Cricket – England v Sri Lanka ODIs
8, 10 & 13 July: Cricket – England v Pakistan ODIs
13: Athletics – Diamond League: Anniversary Games at London Stadium
15-18 July: Golf – The Open at Royal St George's
16, 18 & 20 July: Cricket – England v Pakistan T20s
17 July: Rugby League – Challenge Cup final at Wembley
18 July: Formula 1 – British Grand Prix at Silverstone
21 Jul-21Aug: Cricket – The Hundred
23 July-8 Aug: Olympic Games in Tokyo
24, 31 July & 7 Aug: Rugby Union – South Africa v British and Irish Lions Test series
4 Aug-14 Sept: Cricket – England v India five-test series
19-22 August: Golf – Women's British Open at Carnoustie
24 Aug-5 Sept: Paralympic Games in Tokyo
30 Aug-12 Sept: Tennis – US Open in New York
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Forza Horizon 5 Rumors: Release Date, Location, and Everything You Need to Know
Steph Curry passes Wilt Chamberlain for most points in Golden State Warrior history!
All-Star Kyrie Irving requests the NBA to put Kobe Bryant on the logo.
MLS: Major League Soccer Is Back in Business
Tom Brady's Seventh Ring – 2021 Super Bowl
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Wow this was a great article thanks for sharing now I know more things to watch during the summer.
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Hey man. Is "release 3" still current? Did I miss a link?
I'd rather be addressing changes, of course, but supposing there are none, I admire what you've already done. Sil is a flawed masterpiece. At this point, I think your vision for the game is less flawed. It can be hard to find blemishes on your own baby. Creating something so good, and improving on it, seem to be equally difficult, and equally rare, and maybe that's why.
If I missed something, please let me know. I no longer play vanilla, and release 3 is treating me well, so, you've got feedback coming with the next update, like it or not.


Scanning a computer system with a computer security software like ESET SysInspector can reveal security related problems in short time. Those security software programs are by far not the all-knowing and -seeing eye but they provide an in depth analysis of a computer system that can be used to find some of problematic files that could be a security risk.
ESET SysInspector does that by scanning the computer's hard drive and Registry. It assigns a risk level to every item that has been analyzed which ranges from fine (1) to risky (9) with three always bundled together. Risk levels 1 to 3 are assigned to files that have passed the check, 4-6 for unknown files and 7-9 for files that have been identified as being risky. The different levels are also colored differently (from green to red) to make identification as quickly as possible.
The computer security software will build a report that provides access to eight different categories including Running Processes, Network Connections or Important Registry Files. Each category is displayed in the color of the item with the highest risk level that it contains. That's excellent for identifying the highest risks with one glance without having to look at the actual items at that time.
Opening a category can reveal subcategories or items. Each item is (again) listed in a color that depicts its risk level. Some categories can contain dozens of items and the risk level slider at the top helps reducing the amount of items displayed by selecting a minimum risk level to be displayed. Every item with a lower risk level will be hidden from the display so that the system administrator can concentrate on the higher risk items.
A higher risk level does not necessarily mean that an item is dangerous. That would be subject to further analysis. ESET SysInspector is providing some tools and shortcuts for this. A right-click on an item will open a context menu with options to open the path in the Windows Registry or to open the file's location on the computer's hard drive. There is also the possibility to perform an online search using the default web browser and the Google search engine.
A set of reports can be created that contain various level of information. One interesting feature is the ability to compare logs which can give additional clues on system changes in a time period.
Powerfull stuff! Makes checking your registry files very easy. I've been using nod32 for some time now and just recently i discovered SysInspector.
Great find and great review!


Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, detained a Palestinian, on Saturday, who was suspected of killing a Jewish settler, who was found dead in a forest between the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo and the al-Walaja village in the occupied West Bank.
Hebrew-language news outlets reported that Shin Bet said in a statement that Arafat Irfayia, 29, was detained for allegedly killing Ori Ansbacher, who is an Israeli settler from the illegal Tuqu settlement, which was built on Palestinian-owned lands belonging to the residents of the Tuqu village, in the southern West Bank district of Bethlehem.
Shin Bet claims Irfayia left his home in Hebron (Al-Khalil), in the southern West Bank district, with a knife in his possession, and headed towards the Jerusalem district, where he saw Ansbacher and killed her on late Thursday.
Sources added that Shin Bet is still investigating the motive.


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Sting, also known as Steve Borden, is a professional wrestler known for his distinctive look and in-ring persona. He began his wrestling career in the 1980s and quickly made a name for himself with his high-flying moves and impressive athleticism. He was considered one of the most popular and recognizable wrestlers of his era, and was known for his signature black and white face paint and his iconic "crow" gimmick.
Throughout his career, Sting has competed in various wrestling promotions such as WCW, TNA, and WWE. He has held numerous championships, including the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. He was considered as the face of WCW during the Monday Night War era and was a major player in the industry for decades. Sting's rivalry with Hulk Hogan was considered one of the most iconic and memorable in the wrestling history.
Sting has also made appearances outside of the wrestling ring, including in films like "Thunder in Paradise" and "Surveillance" and has also served as the General Manager of TNA Wrestling. He is considered a true icon of the industry and continues to be a beloved figure among wrestling fans. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Church should prioritise wider community interests over its own
John Warhurst
Church and state are confronting one another right now over the federal freedom of religion bill and the Victorian anti-discrimination bill. Whenever such confrontation occurs it reveals our priorities. We define our identity by what we choose to fight for hardest.
Where to now with Religious Discrimination?
On Thursday, three Bills were introduced to the House of Representatives: the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021, the Religious Discrimination (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021, and the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. Collectively, these bills constitute the Morrison Government's response to the Ruddock Religious Freedom Review provided to government in May 2018.
Is democracy going down the drain?
There is much discussion about the future of democracy, freedom and other aspects of liberal institutions. Mainly in the United States, under the pressure of a polarised public life. But also to a lesser extent in Australia, in the face of the evasive and authoritarian behaviour of governments and the manifest priority of winning elections over addressing the existential threats of global warming and gross inequality.
More than strawberry on the cake: A call for greater gender equity
Andrea Dean
It's good news to see women being appointed to significant roles within the Catholic Church, including several recent appointments of women to important positions in the Holy See. In early November Pope Francis appointed Sr Raffaella Petrini as secretary-general of the Vatican's governorate.
Religious discrimination laws coming to the boil
It's four years since the Australian Parliament amended the Marriage Act 1961 to provide that marriage means 'the union of two people to the exclusion of all others'. The legislation followed the plebiscite on same sex marriage. To address the concerns of some religious groups, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull set up an expert panel chaired by long time Liberal Party minister Philip Ruddock to report on whether Australian law adequately protected the human right to freedom of religion.
Assessing the Plenary: A work in progress
Geraldine Doogue
How do I assess our Plenary Council thus far? Or make sense of its related word-of-the-moment, synodality? With apologies to Churchill, dare I hope it is the 'end of the beginning'? But of what precisely? A priest-friend distilled the challenge rather well last week to me: what would success look like?
Seats at the table: Incorporating diverse identities in a global church
Michael Furtado
Every Australian diocese and parish already has its particular subcultural identity that inflects its liturgy. Celebration, being the authentic hallmark of a liturgy that reflects identity, must keep pace with a theology that also incorporates the diverse cultural space that the young inhabit.
Public faith and Perrottet
The elevation of Dominic Perrottet to the Premiership of New South Wales caused a flurry of commentary about his religious faith. In many parts of the media his politics and personality were framed by his Catholicism. I watched on with a degree of discomfort, and with a sense of possibility. Could some of the bigoted characterisations invite a richer conversation about the ideals and deeper narratives that enliven our public leaders?
Disciplining delinquent words
Sins have often been divided into those of thought, word and deed, with deed regarded as the worst. Today we pay more attention to sinful words, realising the harm that they can do. Bad words can bring social exclusion. Yet complex questions surrounding the use of words remain.
Evaluating plenary: One journey ends, another begins
Ten days after the conclusion of the first Assembly of the Plenary Council each member was sent an Evaluation Form to complete. As well as reflecting on our experience we were asked to consider how we would complete the phrase 'It would have been good if…'. The authorities told us that our responses would help to plan the second Assembly.
The careful choreography of plenary
Francis Sullivan
The First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council held few surprises. The program made sure of it. Proceedings were carefully choreographed and the agenda was deliberately anodyne. It took several days before participants found their feet. The upshot was a week devoid of strategic focus.
In a state of synodality
Brian Lucas
One takeaway from the First Assembly of the Plenary Council that might come as no surprise is that the controlling elite in the Church, the bishops, are not dependent on popular support. They are appointed not elected. They are generally irremovable. They come from a culture that is about preserving 'the tradition' (which can easily be expanded to include historical novelties that are not really part of the tradition). Moving into the new world of synodality brings obvious challenges.
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Women, transport and employment in Africa
Tunis Covid archive
Abuja Covid archive
Cape Town Covid archive
Covid-19 Updates (Abuja, Cape Town and Tunis)
Abuja 20 August-10 September
Current cases 10.9.21: 198239
Current deaths 10.9.21: 2588
Government initiatives
7.9.21. Passengers who have been to India, Brazil and Turkey are not allowed to enter Nigeria, but this does not apply to Nigerian citizens or residents. Passengers must have taken a negative PCR test prior to departure (does not apply to passengers younger than 10). Passengers need to self-isolate for 7 days, and take a PCR test within 7 days of their arrival. Gatherings of 50 people outside of workplaces are not permitted. Places of workshop can hold services, subject to limitations. It is mandatory to wear facemasks in public places.
1.9.21. The Covid relief fund has paid N57 billion to more than 1 million people. Not all will be supported, as it is on a first come first serve basis. The payroll support scheme has benefitted 459, 334 people out of the initial 500, 000 target. There have been 293,336 beneficiaries of the artisan and transport scheme but the target was slightly higher (333,000)
30.8.21. Residents in the federal capital have said that they prefer rail to road transport when travelling to Kaduna. This is both due to security concerns and avoiding accidents on the way.
30.8.21. Truck and bus drivers have started using cellutant technology. Tingg Proximity Pay to prevent the spread of covid, using this technology to facilitate payments between drivers and passengers.
Tunis transport updates 20 August-10 September
Current deaths 10.9.21: 24086
3.9.21. Residents can travel for free on the 4 September to get to vaccine centre. A text message must be shown to officials with the purpose of the journey. Free transport will be from 8 am to 3 pm.
28.8.21. 70 buses have been mobilised to ensure the transport of people to vaccination centres in greater Tunis. These buses will transport those over the age of 40 for free and those between the ages of 15 and 17. Services from neighbourhoods to vaccine centres will be from 6.15-7 pm
20.8.21. Tunisia imposes a 10-day confinement period for unvaccinated travellers coming from abroad. A list of hotels adhering to compulsory confinement will be published later. Those who have been vaccinated will not be subject to the confinement period.
Tunisie : Transports publics gratuits, ce dimanche, vers les centres de vaccination
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Cape Town 20 August-10 September
Current cases (10.9.21): 2546762
Current deaths (10.9.21): 84608
8.9.21. The transport deputy minister Sindisiwe Chikunda says that Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on the transport sector, especially PRASA (Passenger rail agency of South Africa). This is also due to a prolonged period when rail services were not running, and the infrastructure was ruined by criminals, as well as illegal occupancy on the rails. Chikunda said that they are now at hard work replacing infrastructure.
1.9.21. The new Cape Town mayoral committee member responsible for transport, Roberto Quintas, says that they are working with PRASA (Passenger Rail agency of South Africa) to assist them in fixing the train service. Quintas is also keen for the Myciti N2 Express service to be running again. Moreover, Quintas also has a goal of fixing potholes in Cape Town's roads
7.9.21.Data has been collected on the blue dot taxi service in Cape Town. The safety project has reported 5000 speeding incidents, and 12000 harsh driving incidents out of 700 taxis. Some of the incidents were related to dangerous stopping, and unsafe lane changes, but also the lack of mask use, smoking in taxis, driving under the influence or harassment, assault or theft.
New Cape Town mayco member for transport Roberto Quintas wants to fix big problems in a limited term
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Which Products Should YOU Use? – Got Hair Issues? I've Got Solutions.
Are you ready to give MONAT a try but not sure where to begin and which products to choose for your particular hair type, challenges and goals?
I can help. MONAT products are treatment systems. They aren't just nice shampoos and conditioners that coat the hair to make it look and feel better temporarily.
We recommend a minimum of 90 days' use to let MONAT products do their detoxing, follicle-cleaning and unblocking, nurturing, healing and restoring magic.
I just need to get some information about your hair. The more you can tell me, the better I can put together a personalized 90-day treatment plan for you to get the best possible results. I'll provide you with the products you should use and the pricing for them as well.
Please answer these questions as thoroughly as possible. This information is 100% confidential. It won't be posted to my website. I'm the only one who will be seeing it.
Is This for a Man or a Woman?
Is Your Hair Dry, Oily, Normal, Combination? Is Your Hair Thin, Fine, Thick, Coarse, Normal?
Do You Use Heat Tools to Dry/Style Your Hair?
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Divine Intervention Preparatory Private School brings forth new methods to moulding the nation's young minds during their formative years.
In a modern world filled with new, emerging trends in teaching and varying schools of thought as to how the education process should be delivered, one institution is doing its part to ensure that the youth of Trinidad & Tobago aren't left behind. Divine Intervention Preparatory Private School brings forth new methods to moulding the nation's young minds during their formative years.
Divine Intervention Preparatory Private or DIPPS is a progressive pre-school located at #25 Dolly Street, Battoo Boulevard, Marabella. It is dedicated to producing a new generation of leaders and critical thinkers who are holistically grounded with positive values, lifelong skills and equipped with the best options and possibilities for embracing life's challenges.
DIPPS' goal is to create a nurturing and engaging environment where children are active participants in the learning process and to supply a child-centred curriculum which caters to the individual needs of each child. This curriculum follows an integrated approach, is creatively inclusive, flexible and guided by the National Curriculum Guide of Trinidad and Tobago.
In addition to all the traditional subjects offered generally at pre-school level, DIPPS' unique course of learning includes 3 foreign languages i.e. Spanish, French and Mandarin as well as etiquette training.
In keeping with the information age, cutting edge technology is an imperative part of this program. The DIPPS website provides an e-learning portal which gives students access to learning materials outside of the classroom such as downloadable pre-recorded web class sessions and an online library of fun, educational videos & games.
For the convenience of parents, the website can also be used to follow up on their children's performance and progress and planned parent-teacher conference calls can be done via Blackboard Collaborate, Skype or other suitable audio/visual media.
The school is the brainchild of founder and administrator Makalla Lewis-Joseph who not only holds the mantle of mother but also an accomplished teacher with years of experience teaching at the pre-school level. Makalla holds a degree from the University of the West Indies in Early Childhood and Family studies.
She has successfully parlayed her passion along with her practical and theoretical knowledge into DIPPS.


Hotel Carretero is the most luxurious option you can choose when it comes to visiting Manizales. The hotel, located in the city center offers a comfortable stay of the highest standard.
After a long ride through the high mountains and an exhausting climb, we dreamed of a warm shower and a comfortable bed. We were not disappointed. Hotel Carretero welcomed us with all we needed including a hearty and nutritious dinner and cozy spacious room perfect for charging our batteries before the upcoming adventures.
The top floor restaurant with windows overlooking the city's panorama serves the most delicious food. We really enjoyed their fish and tasty soups. During the lunchtime, there is an open salad bar. This surprise couldn't make us happier as we crave our greens very much during this journey.
All the guests are free to use the hotel's gym if they, like Ben, feel the need for a good workout. There is also a sauna to relax after exploring the beautiful city.


OCA's Jim Smith Fund Fundraising!!!
Pleas keep in mind the Ohio Cichlid Association (OCA) is fully committed to raising and donating funds for Cichlid Research, Education and Conservation. Last year the OCA donated $1,000 to the Stewart Grant Conservation Fund headed by OCA friend Ad Konings to purchase materials, build and deploy Anti Netting Devices (ANDs) on the threatened islands in Malawi. We are currently negotiating with a national organization that already has a similar program in place where we would fund a project(s) they would find worthy but are not able to fund. More on this as in come in!
Reports of the successful deployment and effectiveness of the AND devices are starting to come in and future expansion of this project to other islands is almost certain. All those who have donated previously to the Ohio Cichlid Association's Jim Smith Fund should be proud in having a hand in protecting these fishes and islands protected parks from over fishing and poaching.
That being said, we are offering special limited quantity autographed raffle items this year during the Ohio Cichlid Associations Extravaganza weekend!!! This is a rare opportunity to support the hobby you love so much and procure a piece of memorabilia for yourself!
Last year the Jim Smith based 50/50 raffle was very successful so keep an ear open for that famous cattle call, 50/50 tickets!!!
Please keep your eye open for these opportunities during the weekend and support the OCA as we "give back" to the hobby. We appreciate your attendance and support, without you we would not be able to put on this "Top Notch" annual convention!! Thank you!!


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Il XXIII campionato europeo juniores di pallavolo maschile si è svolto dal 25 agosto al 2 settembre 2012, a Gdynia, in Polonia e a Randers, in Danimarca. Al torneo hanno partecipato 12 squadre nazionali europee e la vittoria finale è andata per la terza volta all'.

Qualificazioni

Hanno partecipato al campionato europeo juniores le due nazionali di paesi ospitanti, le prime tre squadre classificate al campionato europeo juniores 2010 e sette squadre provenienti dai gironi di qualificazioni.

Impianti

Squadre partecipanti

Formazioni

Gironi
Dopo la prima fase a gironi, le prime due classificate di ogni girone hanno acceduto alle semifinali per il primo posto, la terza e la quarta classificata di ogni girone hanno acceduto alle semifinali per il quinto posto.

Prima fase

Girone A - Gdynia

Risultati

Classifica

Girone B - Randers

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Classifica

Fase finale - Gdynia

Finali 1º e 3º posto

Risultati

Finali 5º e 7º posto

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Campione
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Terzo posto

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Premi individuali

Collegamenti esterni


Name: Indian Scout 10″ Ape Hanger Handlebar Buy Here: Price: $154.99 Owners: Indian Motorcyle Overall Rank: 5 out of 5 Product name: Indian Scout 10″ Ape Hanger Handlebar Description: 10″ Ape Handlebar: Will fit any Scout/Scout 60- 2015-2017 Will keep your back straight and arms relaxed Handlebar Compatibility: Compatible to all the existing stock cables and … Continue reading "Indian Motorcycle Sale"
Hand Deflectors for my Scout Sixty These are the National Cycle Hand Deflectors for the Scout and Scout Sixty made to keep your hands safe and warm. Now, I know that you might be hesitant on buying a pair of these for your bike and that it will not hold up to the harsh winds … Continue reading "Motorcycle Parts Accessories-For My Scout Sixty"
My First Ride of the Season This was my local motorcycle rides first of 2019 and of the season and it was cold in Minot N.D. Here we are again as the new riding season has begun for the riders of Minot North Dakota. Today was a short ride and I included a highlight of … Continue reading "Local Motorcycle Rides-First of 2019"
So it is that time of the year again when you have to actually take time and think about gift giving to all of your family and friends. I know complications involved with all the new electronics and everyone trying to sell you what they think will be the best gift this Christmas. But, let … Continue reading "Motorcycle Books-For All Riders"
Welcome to November 2018 in Minot North Dakota. Today is 7 November 2018 and the current temperature is 17 degrees but it feels like 2 degrees and snowing on and off most of the day. Here in North Dakota it gets cold and the temperature today is just the appetizer the main course is still … Continue reading "Cold Weather Motorcycle Gear-2018 Winter"
Bullet Bottle Opener Get it Here: Price: FREE! Owners: Ape survival Overall Rank: 4.7 out of 5 Bullet Bottle Opener Dear Gun Enthusiast If you ever served in the military or just like guns you will appreciate The Bullet Bottle Opener, complements of Ape Survival. This makes a great gift for your friends or family … Continue reading "Bullet Bottle Opener"


What makes a country 'safe'? And where are the safest places in which to study?
If you study in Perth, you will undoubtedly be treated to an excellent education, a kind and generous people and some of the most wonderful weather that could possibly be imagined.
Well we're here to give you some hints about a perfect study destination that perhaps you haven't yet considered. But we are sure you will love it all the same: Perth!
You can take long hours (sometimes days) to get to New Zealand. But you can believe when I say the country has so many qualities and advantages that each minute spent on the trip will be worth it. Check out a list of the top 5 reasons that will make you want to pack up now and go to Oceania.
Whether you wish to study in the city or by the sea: New Zealand has the right place for you!
Many people have reaped the rewards of a quality education at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) since it opened in 1975. As a government owned, Category One Institute of Education, EIT offers more than 130 programmes at masters, postgraduate, degree, diploma, and certificate level across an impressive range of subject areas. In 2014, EIT had more than 10,000 students, and welcomed over 400 international students from more than 40 countries.
We know that studying English abroad can broaden your horizons and expand your career opportunities, but you can also have fun whilst you learn. New Zealand is a great place for that - it packs a big punch and a whole river raft ride of experiences which will last you a lifetime.
Perth has been ranked as the second most desirable city to live in Australia! According to the Cities Journal, Perth has a desirable coast-side location with plenty of beaches to enjoy, excellent schools and world class institutions.
Getting a scholarship to study in New Zealand is the educational experience that will make your life change: "Not only had I the opportunity to improve my English, I was also able to make friends from all over the world and grow as a person" says Javiera.


TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that featured research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)'s 04-20: Design Considerations for Airport EOCs and Synthesis 73: Emergency Communication Planning for Airports.
Emergency operations centers (EOCs) are involved in command and control, policymaking, coordination, and overall direction of responding forces in an emergency situation. While commercial airports typically have a space they refer to as the EOC, some EOCs are repurposed conference rooms that may not be adequate for handling all emergency operations. This webinar provided information to guide airports through the decision-making process involved when considering changes to their EOC. These changes may include upgrading an existing EOC, evaluating a move to an alternative existing space, or building an entirely new EOC.


Some more Amstrad CPC news and news that will blow your mind, is the incredible Pinball game ' Pinball Dreams ' is coming to the Amstrad CPC! Oh yes indeed, from the creators of the eye popping scene demo Batman Forever ' Batman Group ', will bringing the Amiga game to life on the 8bit system with a possible October release date. But that is not all, as according to the team, whereas Batman Forever demo used 60% of the Amstrad CPC potential, Pinball Dreams will only use 40%!
According to RetroManiac via Google Translation: "Batman Group has chosen a classic 16-bit quite special. It is Pinball Dreams , Commodore Amiga game that has been chosen precisely because of the special characteristics. "is a classic game that appeals to almost everyone" but also "is a game for all and requires physical of some complexity and a graphic capacity above the normal 8 - bit machines, factors ideal to bring out some of the qualities of the CPC ".


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THS students competing in national championship
Published 2:48 pm Tuesday, June 21, 2016
From left, Thompson High School students Brady Talbert, Constance McKnight, Ashley Ryan and Chase Mayo prepare to compete in the SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Ky. (Contributed)
By NEAL WAGNER / Managing Editor
ALABASTER – Four Thompson High School journalism students are representing Alabaster on a national stage throughout the week, as they compete in the SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Ky.
THS TV students Chase Mayo, Constance McKnight, Ashley Ryan and Brady Talbert departed Alabaster on Monday, June 20 en route to Louisville to compete in the national championship event.
The four students earned a ticket to the national championship after winning first place in the Broadcast News Production category of the Alabama SkillsUSA championship in April.
In the state contest, the four students produced a three-minute newscast they performed on-camera. The students were provided with basic information from news wire services and stock footage to use in their broadcast.
They used the materials to create a rundown and script of their newscast, and chose video footage to display with each of the stories they aired.
In the state competition, Mayo and McKnight served as the technical and floor directors, and Ryan and Talbert served as the on-air anchors.
Thanks to their first-place finish in the state competition, the THS TV students will compete against other high school news teams from across the nation in Louisville on June 22 and June 23. The awards ceremony for the national competition will be held on June 24.
"I am excited for these students to have the opportunity to compete at nationals. I think that we have one of the best broadcast programs in the state, and this is our chance to show that our program is also a contender at the national level," THS arts, TV and film academy teacher Brooke Dennis wrote in an email. "This is a great moment for Thompson High School and Alabaster City Schools to shine on a grand stage."


In the course of raising funds for three different companies, I have talked to many investors: VCs, angels, private equity, all types. When they asked me, why digital health? Why was I building this? My answer over the years has been consistent. I want to create technology for people who typically don't have technology built for them—people of color, seniors, the poor, the disabled. These are the people who need the most help.
As a startup you need to build technology for rich people, because they can afford to be early adopters.
Each time I heard that, I got a pit in my stomach. I kept asking myself, do all investors think this way? Thankfully, they all do not, but in my experience, the majority of investors believe the path to startup success is through the affluent.
Technology is supposed to help people who can most benefit from it. Technology is supposed to improve productivity and increase quality of life. In healthcare, the people who need higher productivity and better quality of life, are the underserved—people of color, seniors, the disabled and the poor. Those who don't have access to high quality care, don't have the best health outcomes. Those are the people who should get technology targeted for them.
Unfortunately, the unwritten rule in Silicon Valley is to create technology for rich people. Call it trickle-down technology, and the investment culture is built on that premise.
My personal experience has been in caregiving for my mother. She almost died having me. As far back as I remember, I always helped my mother take care of herself. She was a highly successful woman, earning a doctorate, two master's degrees, Ivy League undergraduate and was valedictorian of her high school class. For all of her success, she had health challenges that worsened dramatically as she aged. I cared for her for 10 years prior to her passing, 2.5 of which she lived with me and my family. There wasn't technology built for my mom as she aged. There were no digital health apps built for me as a caregiver, to coordinate her care and interact directly and confidentially with her professional care teams.
What I've also learned as a parent of a special needs child is that there is very little coordination of care services, and even fewer technology options that actually help people who are disabled to get the best outcomes, to get the best education, to get the best attention on their lives, even though they're the ones who can most benefit from it. I'm not talking about durable medical equipment. I'm talking about digital health solutions, driven by the massive proliferation of mobile technology throughout the world. Until recently, the people who need the technology most, especially in healthcare, have not had access to it. And that's wrong.
This is the first time in history, in which the people who can most benefit from digital health technology, especially the poor and disabled, those who are most vulnerable, have the ability to get tools and solutions in their hands, because of mobile smart devices. The proliferation of wireless broadband and the ability to drive content and applications to a mobile device are now ever-present. The penetration of these devices into people's homes, even at lower income levels, has reached a point of saturation, in which there's no excuse to say that people cannot get access to these types of apps.
The "Digital Divide" is no longer an excuse to ignore investing in solutions for the underserved.
Look at recent data from Pew Internet: 77% plus, of households under $30,000 have mobile phones, of which half are smart technology, and that was as of two years ago. We're at the point now, where the populations who have the technology in hand, need only the content and the knowledge to realize the promise of technology on their lives.
And here's the most important development in the quest to serve the most vulnerable with digital health technology solutions: there are massive financial incentives to distribute these solutions to underserved populations for those taking risk for their care. In other words, the buyers for this mobile technology and digital health apps are not the patients and families who may not have the financial means to buy directly, but the entities who benefit financially from their patients' continued health.
The technology buyers are the payers and providers with incentive to reduce hospital readmissions and avoidable emergency department visits. They gain the most financially. So now you have a financial buyer with a vulnerable and expensive population coupled with the penetration of mobile devices for point-of-care solutions. The power to improve healthcare is literally in the hands of the people who need it most.
Again, this is the first time in history when all of those factors are aligned. It's more than just an opportunity, it's a moral imperative to create technology solutions that help the underserved, that help the people who need it most.
As an African-American man with experience caring for an aging parent and a special needs child, who has the skills of an entrepreneur, who has the background in technology management and development, I take it as a personal responsibility to create technology for people who look like me. To drive new technologies in these communities. If I don't take on this challenge, who will? This is why I do what I do. This is why our team built Care3. Now is the time to meet the challenge, to create solutions, not for the rich people, but for society's most vulnerable.
David S. Williams III is a serial digital health entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Care3, a next generation technology platform inspired by his experience caring for his special needs son and the realization that the most vulnerable members of our society including seniors, people of color, and the disabled do not have equal access to healthcare and receive woefully inadequate quality of care in their homes and communities. Care3 is built to fix these unacceptable and unnecessary disparities. David serves on the Board of Advisors of The Price Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UCLA. He is a 2013 Henry Crown Fellow of The Aspen Institute and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. David earned a BS in Economics and Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Digital Strategy with a certificate in Corporate Governance from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.


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Learn more about what sets Atlantic apart; from our people, to our safety initiatives, to our innovation efforts. The latest news is all here.
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LIVING THE ATLANTIC ATTITUDE: LETTERS FROM SUE
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Acquisition Will Create the Largest FBO Chain in U.S.
CATEGORY: Breaking News
CONTRIBUTOR: Atlantic Aviation
Macquarie Infrastructure Company (NYSE : MIC), the parent of Dallas-based Atlantic Aviation, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Mercury Air Centers Inc. ("Mercury"), the owner and operator of a chain of 24 FBOs at 22 airports across the U.S.
The acquisition is expected to close during the third quarter of 2007, and the Mercury sites will be combined with Atlantic's existing national network of FBOs. The combined operations, together with the pending Supermarine acquisition, will take the total number of Atlantic locations from 44 to 68.
"Adding the Mercury portfolio to our network is groundbreaking news for Atlantic and our customers," said Atlantic CEO, Louis T. Pepper. "Once the deal is completed, Atlantic will operate as the largest FBO chain in the country, offering more locations in more states with the same high quality of service coast-to-coast."
"Importantly, the acquisition has no overlap with our existing locations, and all 24 Mercury FBOs will add to the existing large choice of destinations that Atlantic customers already enjoy," he said. "We're excited to be adding a presence in all of these new locations, which include Atlanta-Peachtree (PDK), Nashville (BNA), Los Angeles (LAX) and Reno (RNO)."
Atlantic CEO Lou Pepper will lead the integration of the two portfolios. In 2006, Pepper led the integration of the Trajen FBO network with Atlantic. In 2005, he concluded the successful merger of the AvCenter locations in the Northeast and Las Vegas Executive Air terminal into Atlantic's operations.
The integration will include combining corporate center functions with Atlantic's existing operations in Dallas and is expected to take 12-18 months following closing of the transaction in the third quarter of 2007.
Existing management of the locations included in the acquisition will be integrated into Atlantic's existing regional management structure, which will also be bolstered by a small number additional management staff in key new markets.


The majority of us nowadays are having to count every penny to make sure that we make ends meet. Now, we all know about traditional methods of saving money i.e. couponing and sticking money in the bank.
However, there are plenty of other ways in which you can save some cash. Let's take a little look at them.
ure broken? Want something a little bit new to spice up your home? Check out websites such as Freecycle and Craigs List. There are plenty of people giving away free things every single day. Much of this is in superb condition. You may be able to score anything from a complete set of garden furniture to a lamp.
Phone up your phone or cable company. If you threaten to leave for a new provider many of them will end up offering you a far better deal on your plan.
Buy clothes out of season. When new stock comes in stores often clear out last season's stock offering discounts of up to 80%. This works best for classics but not as much for trends. By the time the next year comes around the trend will be over and you won't wear the item in turn wasting more money. Stick to items that won't go out of style.
Don't buy new things, especially if you won't be using it a lot. For example a new camera. Instead look into the idea of renting. You will save a considerable amount of money going down that route. In fact, this is also a good idea if you need some power tools to complete a job. No matter where you are, I am sure you will find a hire company somewhere around the area who has what you need.
Cook food in bulk and freeze it! Not only are you going to save money, but you will save time on those days where you just don't want to cook. There are plenty of recipes which can be done in this way.
There are lots of other ways to cut costs and save money. When you start thinking outside the box you'll realize how easy it is to save.


FAQ – Bombay Beauty Co.
item at Bombay, it's our specialty!
What's the deal with having perfect brows?
and create a lasting impression so it's important to keep them in top notch condition.
frame your face so that you look leaner, younger and brighter.
What brow shaping techniques do you use?
tweezing to perfectly suit your beauty needs.
I've never shaped my brows before, what method should I use?
brows one row of hairs at a time until we have reached your desired shape.
How does threading work? Where is it from?
shaping methods as it targets individual hairs, even the shortest ones, with minimum skin irritation.