text:
The delivery of Physical Education within Lime Tree aims to instil lifelong engagement in sport whilst embedding an understanding of healthy, active lifestyles. We ensure all children develop the fundamental skills and competence to excel in a wide range of physical activities by providing a broad and balanced curriculum.
Children from years 1-6 have two hours taught PE a week, this includes one lesson taught in the sports hall and one taught in our outside space. Throughout the school the children are taught a range of range of different activities and sports, these include Football, Hockey, Tennis, Basketball, Handball, Netball, Athletics, Catching and throwing skills, Badminton, Health and fitness, Dance, Gymnastics and various team building and Agility, balance and co-ordination lessons.
Swimming Lessons
The school's aim is for all children, by the time they reach Year 6, to swim competently and proficiently over a distance of 25 metres, and to be able to use a range of strokes in order for them to be safe in the water.
Year 4 will take part in swimming lessons at Kingfisher Leisure Centre during the Summer and early Autumn term. The sessions are for 10 weeks and last half an hour. The children are streamed dependant on ability: beginner, intermediate and advanced and assessed by the pool instructor.
Please click on the below link to find out swimming percentages for the current Year 6:
Swimming Information Year 6 2018-2019
Lime Tree regularly compete against other schools within the Kingston Borough, we currently have teams that have represented our school in Panathlon, Tennis, Cricket, Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Netball, Summer Relays and Rounders, these events are held at local venues.
Year 4 Tennis Tournament
Year 4 Football Kew FC
Year 3 Tennis Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club
Year 4 Girls' Football
Year 4 and 5 Football Chessington


text:
The unbelievably high number of deaths of our female migrant workers in Saudi Arabia begs the very basic question: why are we still sending our women workers to the country where their basic human rights are not ensured? According to the Brac Migration Programme, between 2016 and June this year, dead bodies of 311 women workers were sent to Bangladesh from the Gulf countries, mostly from Saudi Arabia. And 119 dead bodies of women workers have arrived home this year alone. Also, over the past few years, thousands of our female workers returned home after being subjected to physical torture and sexual harassment by their Saudi employers. More than 900 female migrant workers returned from the Middle East till October this year, most of them from Saudi Arabia.
It is most unfortunate to note the silent role of our Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Ministry while our workers have been languishing in pain in a foreign land. Our embassy in Saudi Arabia also could not play the desired role in safeguarding the interests of the female migrant workers. It did not take any action against recruiting agencies for sending female workers without ensuring their safety and salary.
Reportedly, hundreds of recruiting agencies are working in Bangladesh to send women migrant workers to Saudi Arabia. These agencies do not follow any rules and regulations set by the government and send mostly unskilled women workers from remote areas to Saudi Arabia. When these women face torture and abuse at the hands of their employers, they do not find any way to seek redress or report to any agency concerned because of the obnoxious "kafala" system—their passports are taken away by their employers.
Under the circumstances, the government should stop sending our female workers to the country as domestic help. It should also take action against the recruiting agencies involved in this "slave trade". Moreover, we would like our government to take a strong stance on the issue in bilateral meetings. We have learnt that a joint technical group of Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia will discuss the issues at a meeting on November 26. We hope that in the meeting Bangladesh will make its position clear that it will not tolerate any more rights abuse of its workers in Saudi Arabia.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
As the rest of the world sets their eyes on League of Legends' 2019 Mid-Season Invitational, other teams must prepare for the upcoming Summer Split. One team that needs to make some adjustments for the next season is the LEC's Rogue, who has already begun making changes to its roster.
As a result of their disappointing record during the spring, Rogue has decided to part ways with jungler Mateusz "Kikis" Szkudlarek, the organization announced earlier in the day. This is a move that many people believe is only the first of many for the organization.
Rogue's general manager Tomislav "Flyy" Mihailov had plenty of praise for Kikis, but also acknowledged that changed needed to be made for Rogue to flourish in the next split.
"We want to thank Kikis for all the dedication and hard work he put into the team," Mihailov said. "We wish him the best in the future as he pursues other opportunities."
Related: Rogue's Flyy and Fredy on what went wrong this split, what to expect next year, and how competitive the LEC is
Rogue had an obviously abysmal opening split, finishing with a 2-19 record and ending up in last place. The team did not seem to have much of anything working for them throughout the Spring Split. Synergy and coordination was off, and Rogue seemed to lack the talent to keep up with the rest of the teams in the league.
Now, Rogue has a large hole to fill with Kikis off the team. Unfortunately, many of their other players may also need to be reevaluated, which would make things quite busy for Rogue executives.


text:
Natural Lavender Body Lotion - Mini
Our favorite lavender lotion in a convenient 4 oz. bottle with a snap lid. Perfect for traveling! This silky lotion is packed full of organic oils and vitamins which nourish the skin and also provide anti-inflammatory properties to promote relaxation of the muscles.
Soothing. Nourishing. Moisturizing. Uplifting.


text:
Valour and Courage: 928133 Staff Sergeant Muit bin Ahmad
The Courageous
Who Have Looked At
Death In The Eye
Stories Of Valour
No Atheists
In A Foxhole
"When you're left wounded on
Afganistan's plains and
the women come out to cut up what remains,
Just roll to your rifle
and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier"
"We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction."
"It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it."
"Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
"The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace,
for he must suffer and be the deepest wounds and scars of war."
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't ."
"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
"Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
"Fixed fortifications are a monument to the stupidity of man."
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.
Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass
"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint."
I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
The Soldier squared his shoulders and said
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
& Infor
Malaysian Food
Other Stuff
Magnum 4D
Pan Malaysian Pools
Sports Toto
Singapore Pools
928133 Staff Sergeant Muit bin Ahmad
Thursday, October 25, 2007
928133 Staff Sergeant Muit bin Ahmad was originally from the 3rd Rangers, before becoming a Commando. He was one of my Instructors at the Unconventional Warfare Wing of the Special Warfare Training Centre during my 6 weeks Commando Orientation Course - edit
There was information from the residents of Kampung Karak Setia that there were Communist Terrorists moving in their area. The Commandos deployed into this area, with Muit under the command of Captain Ahmad bin Rashid (410336).The team of 5 men were inserted into the area very stealthily away from the prying eyes of the locals. Once in the area, they moved very carefully with their eyes wandering over every suspicious mound, bush or anything that would conceal an enemy. Their ears were listening to any possible suspicious sounds of the enemy. As they were moving, unaware, that they were actually moving into an enemy ambush. Suddenly there was a burst of firing, hitting one of the Commandos in the leg.
The firing of the enemy upon the Commandos gave away their location. An immediate assault was launched, which the enemy least expected. It was at close quarters, no quarter was given nor asked. It was a very fierce encounter. The enemy fled leaving behind two of their dead. There were no fatalities among the Commandos apart from their wounded. This incident took place on the 9th of December 1974.
After the above incident, the Commandos received some information from the Special Branch of Bentong about enemy activity in the Bentong District. He along with 650912 Lance Corporal Abdul Kadir bin Mahamudin, 302177 Lance Corporal Kamarul Ariffin bin Mat Johan, Trooper Manaf bin Ahmad and 208350 Trooper Samaon bin Samian deployed into the area. They wore civvies disguised as surveyors using a survey land Rover. They had all the equipment of a land survey team. They moved with the Rover to the River Chetang, in Raub, in the state of Pahang. After conducting his reconnaissance with his men he came to the conclusion that there was definitely enemy activity in that particular area. He recommended to the Special Branch that they arrest a rubber tapper, who was Chinese seen working in that area.
The rubber tapper was arrested by the Special Branch and interrogated; he eventually admitted that he was in touch with the Communist Terrorists who were operating in that area for the past two years. He was supplying food to them. Apart from that he was also trained by them to use explosives and trained to lay booby traps to inflict casualties on the Security Forces.
All the information obtained by the Special Branch were passed on to the 4th Infantry Brigade Headquarters. Further instructions and orders were given to Muit and his team. The collaborator (rubber tapper) was turned over to become an informant for the Special Branch. The informant was allowed to continue supplying the Communist Terrorists with food and information (harmless). This went on for three times.
After which Muit, with 5 others led by Captain Ahmad bin Abdul Rashid and with an additional support of a Mr. Chan (Liaison Officer of the Joint Command) deployed to the informant's house to set up an ambush. They moved in the Military Intelligence Officer's unmarked Land Rover at around 0200 hrs on the 4th of August 1976.
They were to conduct "Operation Murai (Magpie)" They were dropped off at the Bentong – Raub road, to continue their journey to the house of the informant on foot. The house of the informant was located in a rubber small holding, around 1000 meters from the drop off point.
The Communist Terrorists were expected to collect their supplies that day in the afternoon. As the operation was for a short duration they did not carry rations for more than one day. They were given "ketupat" (compacted rice cakes) and "rendang" (spicy beef). The enemy did not turn up at the expected time, they had limited food. They decided to stretch the food, which in turn got spoilt. Anyway to make their hunger pangs go away, they ate the spoilt food.
Not only were they lacking in food, they also did not have any chance to sleep. The dateline for the enemy to show up had passed, now there was tension and the expectation of the enemy to turn up at any time. They waited in that ambush position for two whole days. Captain Ahmad contacted Brigade Headquarters requesting permission to abort the continuation of the ambush via his radio set. Unfortunately for him he could not establish contact with HQ.
As Muit was discussing in the room with three of his men, at around 1230 hrs on the 6th August 1976, the informant knocked on the door saying that two Communist Terrorists had arrived and were making their way to his house. Muit quickly knocked on the wall adjoining his room where Captain Ahmad was and informed him to be ready. Captain Ahmad unfortunately mistranslated the signal from Muit and did not do anything. He assumed that some civilians were moving about to look for durians (fruits) as it was the durian season.
When the enemy was near the informant's house, the informant went out and invited them in. The enemy asked him in Chinese whether he had bought the supplies required by them. The informant informed them that he had already acquired the supplies wanted by them and was inside his room. The enemy then asked him if there was any balance of the money given by them to him. He told them that he had a balance of RM$1.30 (USD $0.37). The Enemy then instructed him to return the money. He told them to wait awhile saying that he would get them their money which was in the room, asking them to make themselves comfortable by sitting at the round table in the kitchen. Meanwhile Captain Ahmad did not know what was happening.
According to the orders received by this group of Commandos, they were to take the Enemy alive. This was with the intention of gathering more intelligence. As the informant went into the room, one of the enemies followed him. They went into the room where Muit was. Having heard the Enemy following the informant into the room, Muit quickly moved behind the door of the room. As soon as the Enemy stepped into the room, Muit aimed his rifle which was cocked (locked and loaded) at the Enemy's head and said, "You, do not run, put your hands up" (Lu jangan lari. Angkat tangan). The Enemy being surprised exclaimed, "Ayaaaaa!" He suddenly reached out and banged the barrel of the M16 down; he fell when he did this into a sitting position. Since the Enemy disobeyed the command from Muit, he let loose with his M16 at point blank range. The Enemy fell dead.
Captain Ahmad on hearing this kicked open the door of his room, started firing at a figure seated in the kitchen. The burst of fire hit the second enemy in the leg, Muit by which time came out and shot at the second enemy, hitting the enemy in the head. The enemy fell dead.
Once the firing stopped they went into the all round defence position, after which they conducted a search around the house. When Muit examined the bodies of the dead enemy, each of them was armed with a pistol. The pistols were cocked and ready to be fired.
Captain Ahmad made contact with Brigade Hq and informed Hq of the successful kills. After a couple of hours the Brigade Commander himself turned up, who was Brigadier General Wan Ismail bin Mohd Salleh (8273). He came to the location with his Land Rover. He was followed by others who acted as his escort. The Unit Combat Intelligence Squad of 5th Rangers was given the task of tracking down the remnants of this group. Sergeant Muit's group was pulled out of the area. The enemies killed were Lum Kok Meng (IC No. 514897) and Kai Choon@ Mai Kai Choon (IC No. 7556286). Their bodies along with the informant were evacuated to Bentong, to be handed over to the Special Branch.
Staff Sergeant Muit was born on the 26th December 1944 at Kampung Pulau, Durian Tunggal, Malacca. He was the second child from a family of two. He finished his schooling until Primary 6 at Durian Tunggal. Mr. Ahmad bin Adam, his father did not encourage nor discourage him from his chosen path in the military. He joined up as a recruit, when the 3rd Rangers was being formed. He was 23 years old on the 7th October 1965 when he joined the Army. He was awarded the 'Best Recruit Award" and the "Champion Shot' for that intake of recruits in 3rd Rangers. He received the award from the Deputy Prime Minister, who was also the Defence Minister, the Honourable Minister Tun Hj Abdul Razak bin Dato' Husien, at the passing out parade at Camp Suvla Line, Ipoh in Perak. Immediately after his passing out he was sent on a Cadre course after which he was promoted to a Lance Corporal, after a year and a half he was promoted to a full Corporal and transferred to 6th Rangers. After 2 years of service Muit got married to Zainab binti Jantan. He served in the Rangers for 6 years.
Muit being a very adventurous person decided to become a Commando after passing his Basic Commando course which only a handful pass on the 21st September 1971 at the age of 30. He has participated in numerous operations, successfully eliminating many of the nation's enemies. He was awarded the "Pingat Gagah Berani" by the King for valour. He finished his service with the rank of a Staff Sergeant, he has 3 children.
posted by Major D Swami (Retired) @
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home
- Archives -
9/4/05 - 9/11/05
9/18/05 - 9/25/05
9/25/05 - 10/2/05
10/2/05 - 10/9/05
10/9/05 - 10/16/05
10/23/05 - 10/30/05
10/30/05 - 11/6/05
11/13/05 - 11/20/05
11/20/05 - 11/27/05
12/4/05 - 12/11/05
12/11/05 - 12/18/05
2/5/06 - 2/12/06
2/12/06 - 2/19/06
2/19/06 - 2/26/06
2/26/06 - 3/5/06
3/19/06 - 3/26/06
3/26/06 - 4/2/06
6/11/06 - 6/18/06
8/6/06 - 8/13/06
2/18/07 - 2/25/07
4/8/07 - 4/15/07
4/15/07 - 4/22/07
4/22/07 - 4/29/07
4/29/07 - 5/6/07
6/3/07 - 6/10/07
7/8/07 - 7/15/07
10/21/07 - 10/28/07
11/4/07 - 11/11/07
1/13/08 - 1/20/08
9/28/08 - 10/5/08
10/12/08 - 10/19/08
10/19/08 - 10/26/08
10/26/08 - 11/2/08
2/1/09 - 2/8/09
2/6/11 - 2/13/11
4/3/11 - 4/10/11
4/10/11 - 4/17/11
12/30/12 - 1/6/13
1/12/14 - 1/19/14
9/13/15 - 9/20/15
10/4/15 - 10/11/15
3/27/16 - 4/3/16
4/3/16 - 4/10/16
5/15/16 - 5/22/16
7/24/16 - 7/31/16
7/31/16 - 8/7/16
8/28/16 - 9/4/16
9/3/17 - 9/10/17
12/3/17 - 12/10/17
1/14/18 - 1/21/18
1/21/18 - 1/28/18
4/15/18 - 4/22/18
8/5/18 - 8/12/18
8/26/18 - 9/2/18
1/20/19 - 1/27/19
4/7/19 - 4/14/19
4/14/19 - 4/21/19
4/28/19 - 5/5/19
8/11/19 - 8/18/19
9/1/19 - 9/8/19
10/13/19 - 10/20/19
10/20/19 - 10/27/19
11/24/19 - 12/1/19
12/1/19 - 12/8/19
Previous Post
The Red Hackles Gather During the book launch of t...
Patrick Augustine – Soldier Extraordinaire
Death in Mogadishu
Lt Col Linus Lunsong in Bandung in the Indon Elite...
Kalabakan, the untold story......
Life In 3 Rangers Lt Col Linus Lunsong
Lieutenant Colonel Linus Lunsong "The Little Iban...
Don't do drugs, rob or kill, says national warrior
Operation "Seladang" (Gaur)
The first Malaysian PGB award receipient in the hi...
Home Insurance
Links To Rangers
Read This First
Home Page
Directory For All
Military Album
History of the
Military Related Links
Powered by
© Modified on the 12th January 2008 By Valour and Courage .Template by
Isnaini Dot Com


text: Zonglin Lewis Liu Molecular Biologist National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research USDA-ARS IL Tel. 1 309 681 6294 Fax 01 309 681 6427 Biography Research Interest × Biography Lewis Liu serves as a molecular biologist in National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research USDA-ARS.Biography Close × Research Interest Gemomics and engineering of stress tolerant microbes,protein engineering. Close Ganapathy Sivakumar Research Assistant Professor Bioengineering, Arkansas Biosciences Institute Arkansas State University USA Tel: 870-680-4809 Fax: 870-680-4348 Biography Research Interest × Biography G. Sivakumar holds a BS in 1994, an MS in 1996, and a PhD in 2001. He joined the Arkansas Biosciences Institute at Arkansas State University faculty in 2007. He is the author or co-author of over 40 peer-reviewed journal or book chapter publications. He is a pioneer in industrial-scale liquid-phase bioreactor for root culture at huge scales and linking research with multinational pharmaceutical industries. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Nanomedicine & Biotherapeutic Discovery and Journal of Bioprocessing & Biotechniques. His research group is currently focusing on industrial technologies for therapeutic management of cancer using effective natural stereoisomers of the unique anticancer molecules and planning directions for the future potential new medicine. Close × Research Interest Sivakumar's lab is currently focused in two major industrial research areas: A) Natural anticancer drug development, and B) Renewable bioenergy. Both researches are collaborated with multinational pharmaceutical and energy industries. Our long term goals are to build on the innovation and discoveries of: 1) plant-made potential anticancer medicine, while preventing side effects; and 2) to develop a next generation clean alternative energy and hydrocarbon sustainability. Sivakumar's lab provides a unique opportunity to explore pharmaceutical and energy research. Close Soumya Haldar Marine Biotechnology and Ecology Discipline Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR) Bhavnagar-Gujarat India Tel. 09879585953 Biography Research Interest × Biography He has completed his M.Sc.in Marine Biology and Oceanography from Centre of Advance Study in Marine Biology,Annamalai University, India and subsequently worked for a brief period in shrimp feed company and sea food processing company as Microbiologist. Later, in 2000, he has joined in Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR), one of the pioneer institutes in marine fisheries to pursue Ph.D. After completion of his Ph.D he was awarded Japan Government Fellowship and spend three and half years in Osaka Prefecture University, where he was later awarded 2nd Ph.D. degree in the field of marine/environmental Biotechnology. In 2008, he returned back to India and joined Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR) as Scientist (Fellow) in Marine Environment group.At present he is working as Scientist E1 (Senior Scientist) in the same institute Close × Research Interest Study the diversity of environmental bacteria especially vibrios in coastal and marine environment. Study the interaction between coral and associated bacteria. Develop rapid and accurate method to identify ecologically/clinically important bacteria. Study the disease causing mechanism of bacteria to aquatic organisms and their possible prophylactic methods. Close


text:
Jana Katuchova1*, Helena Baumohlova2, Pavol Harbulak1, Miloslava Stofcikova3, Marian Svajdler2 and Andrej Repovsky3, Jozef Radonak1
1First Department of Surgery and 2Department of Patology, University Hospital and Safarik University. Kosice, Slovakia. 3Diagnostic Center. Humenne, Slovakia
Received October 9th, 2012 – Accepted Februaty 4th, 2013
Context Accessory spleen is a congenital focus of healthy splenic tissue that is separated from the main body of spleen. Although an accessory spleen usually appears as an isolated asymptomatic abnormality, it may have clinical significance in some situations. Case report We report the case of 53-year-old woman with a 2-year history of upper abdominal discomfort after meals and weight loss. The pathologic lesion was diagnosed by the abdominal sonography and the magnetic resonance tomography in the pancreatic tail. The patient was operated with suspicion of a solid pseudopapillary neoplasm or a nonfunctioning islet cell tumor. Histopathological examination found an intrapancreatic accessory spleen, which is a congenital abnormality consisting of normal splenic tissue in ectopic sites. Conclusion We present possibilities of differential diagnosis of this entity.
Diagnosis, Differential; Pancreas; Pancreatic Neoplasms; Spleen
Accessory spleen is a congenital abnormality consisting of normal splenic tissue in ectopic sites that is found in approximately 10-15% of the general population [1]. The most common location of an accessory spleen is the splenic hilum. Despite that the second most common site of the accessory spleen is the tail of the pancreas, the intrapancreatic accessory spleen is not always recognized preoperatively. Radiologically, intrapancreatic accessory spleen appears to be a well-defined, solitary and hypervascular lesion. The differential diagnosis includes well-differentiated adenocarcinoma, mucinous cystic neoplasm, neuroendocrine neoplasm, solid pseudopapillary tumor or metastatic tumor to the pancreas [2].
We report the case of 53-year-old woman with a mass in the pancreatic tail, diagnosed by the abdominal sonography and the magnetic resonance tomography (MR). The patient was operated with suspicion of a solid pseudopapillary neoplasm or a nonfunctioning islet cell tumor. Histopathological examination describes intrapancreatic accessory spleen.
A 53-year-old woman was admitted to a local hospital with a 2-year history of upper abdominal discomfort after meals and weight loss. Physical examination and laboratory data including peripheral blood counts, blood sugar and liver function test were all unremarkable. Tumor markers, including CA 19-9, CA 125, carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA) and alphafetoprotein were within the normal range. Abdominal sonography was performed, and a well-circumscribed tumor 2.1x2.3 cm with a low echogenicity was noted in the pancreatic tail. MR confirmed a 1.7x2.1 cm mass in the pancreatic tail (Figure 1). A nonfunctional islet tumor or a solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of pancreatic tail was suspected on June 6th, 2012. Although no definitive diagnosis was established preoperatively, the possibility of malignancy could not be ruled out. Consequently, a laparotomic exploration was arranged to treat the lesion. A distal spleen preserving hemipancreatectomy was performed (Figure 2). During histopathological examination the mass was established as intrapancreatic accessory spleen (Figure 3). The tumor size was 2.1x1.7x1.0 cm. Within a macroscopic examination, accessory spleen was surrounded by a fibrotic capsule that separates the spleen from the adjacent pancreatic parenchyma. In the histologic analysis intrapancreatic accessory spleen was composed of red and white pulp that is similar to that of the normal spleen (Figure 3). The red pulp was made from numerous vascular sinuses. Between these sinuses the lymphoid follicles and the cells of the reticuloendothelial system lie, which constitute the white pulp altogether. Six moths after the operations the patient is doing well without digestive problem.
Accessory spleen is a relatively common congenital defect, found in 10-30% of patients at autopsy, and is due to the fusion failure of splenic anlage, which is located in the dorsal mesogastrium to fuse. Most of the cases are located near the splenic hilum and the tail of the pancreas. They are normally asymptomatic, and operative intervention is not indicated. Although an accessory spleen usually appears as an isolated asymptomatic abnormality, it may have clinical significance in some situations [3, 4, 5].
Peripheral blood counts, blood sugar, liver function test and tumor markers tests (CA 19-9, CA 125, CEA, alpha-fetoprotein) are indicated for patients with upper gastrointestinal symptoms in the diagnostic process. The diagnostic imaging methods include abdominal sonography, computed tomography (CT), MR and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with a larger number of pancreatic lesions [5, 6, 7]. The most important differential diagnosis of intrapancreatic accessory spleen is the asymptomatic pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms. Both intrapancreatic accessory spleens and pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms are typically hyperenhancing on contrast enhanced CT [8]. Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms are typically hypervascular, particularly on the arterial phase. On the other hand, when the mass within the tail of pancreas is small, the pattern of contrast enhancement may be difficult to analyse on CT. An alternative but uncommon differential diagnostic is metastasis to the pancreas, especially metastases from renal cell carcinomas. The hypervascular appearance of metastases from renal cell carcinomas has a similar appearance to intrapancreatic accessory spleen. Clinical history of the renal cell carcinoma helps to make a correct diagnosis. The splenic artery aneurysm may also stimulate intrapancreatic accessory spleen [8, 9]. Yamaoka et al. referred about an adenocarcinoma in intrapancreatic accessory spleen. The authors wrote about an 8 cm well-demarcated tumor, which was heterogeneously enhanced during the early vascular phase [10]. When an accessory spleen is located in the pancreas, intrapancreatic accessory spleen is located within 3 cm of the distal tail of the pancreas. If a solid pancreatic tail mass is located more close to the body of the pancreas, it is unlikely to represent intrapancreatic accessory spleen, and more likely to represent other mass such as the pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm. It may mimic an islet cell tumor, pseudopapillary neoplasm or well vascularised metastases [11].
During differential diagnosis for the evaluation of pancreatic lesions, endoscopic ultrasound-guided fineneedle aspiration biopsy is a very sensitive test [12, 13]. Maldi et al. found that endoscopic ultrasoundguided fine-needle aspiration biopsy is a safe and sensitive test that allows an accurate diagnosis of intrapancreatic accessory spleen, ruling out neuroendocrine tumor [12].
Epidermoid cyst in intrapancreatic accessory spleen is exceedingly rare. Usually these patients underwent a surgical resection because they were diagnosed to have pancreatic tumor, which were possibly malignant cystic tumors. If epidermoid cysts of accessory spleen can be diagnosed accurately, and are small and asymptomatic, surgery may not be necessary [14, 15]. On the other hand when a malignancy in pancreatic lesion or in intrapancreatic accessory spleen cannot be ruled out, surgical intervention is strongly recommended [10].
Gomi et al. reported about the present of splenopancreatic abnormalities in non trisomy 13 subjects and in trisomy 13. They found only five cases of intrapancreatic accessory spleen and two cases of fusion of the pancreatic tail and splenic hilus and/or accessory spleen among 1,060 non trisomy 13 subjects. In comparison, all 21 trisomy subjects had intrapancreatic accessory spleen and/or of fusion of the pancreatic tail and splenic hilus and/or accessory spleen. The authors illustrated the close relationship between occurrence of intrapancreatic splenic tissue and/or fusion of the pancreatic tail and splenic hilus and/or accessory spleen and trisomy 13. Gomi et al. also showed usefulness of this relationship in differentiating trisomy 13 from other malformation syndromes, even on macroscopic examination [16]. In our case of the patient with abdominal discomfort and loss of weight, we could not safely exclude malignancy. Therefore the patient underwent spleen preserving distal hemipancreatectomy.
In conclusion, when an asymptomatic intra-pancreatic mass is detected, the possibility of accessory spleen should be considered. The use of CT, MRI and the endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy may detect intrapancreatic accessory spleen, and one can avoid unnecessary surgery. Surgical intervention is strongly recommended for pancreatic lesions or intrapancreatic accessory spleens when a malignancy cannot be eliminate.
This paper was supported by the Centre of Excellence for Electromagnetic Fields in Medicine (CEEPM) project 26220120067
There is no commercial association that might pose a conflict of interest. The customary listing of sources of support and institutional affiliations at the end of a manuscript is proper and does not imply a conflict of interest.


text:
What do you get when you put 14 people in a cabin built to accommodate 10 people? A great weekend!! I'm sure most families would say I don't think so and in fact, a few years back I don't know if our family would have survived such close quarters. But, when you're living with cancer and ALS you have an entirely different outlook on everything.
This past weekend we spent two nights at Double JJ Ranch with my family which includes my parents, my brother and sister and their families. Together we had 8 adults and 6 children. It was very cozy! Our family has become much closer because of Eric and my health issues. This weekend brought us even closer than before.
We had a ton of fun at the water park! I think I got more exercise this weekend than I did the entire year of 2007! I pulled muscles I didn't even know I had. We also had a great time at the cabin - laughing so hard we cried. I thought I knew my family well but being in close quarters I was able to learn even more.
My dad took pictures for the Double JJ website and rather than receiving payment for this, he put it towards credit at the ranch which is what paid for our vacation. He is still working to provide for his family - not only his family but their families as well. Thank you Dad! My mom stepped way outside her comfort zone by wearing a bathing suit (I think many of us can relate to that!) so she could spend time with us at the pool. She even went down the slides with us! Go Mom!
I watched my sister-in-law as she was very careful not to throw away anything that can be recycled and brought it back home to recycle. There was also some quiet time after Carlos was asleep and the "big" kids were at the pool that she used to work on her bible study. I could tell it wasn't because she felt obligated to do it but because she wanted to.
I watched Kevin float around the lazy river by himself spinning in circles and having a great time just being a big kid. He and Stephanie took turns helping Carlos in the pool but even when he was on his own, Kevin was either going down the rides with his nephews and nieces or having a blast by himself.
I was able to get a better understanding of what life is like for Lori and Eric as well. Because Eric can't use one arm and the other arm has very limited use, he relies on Lori for a lot of things. I was amazed at their routine and how well they work together. I have always been frustrated when I have to rely on others for help but Eric has a great attitude and I saw very little frustration. He handles it with dignity and takes it all in stride. The only time I saw him get worked up this weekend was while watching the Red Wings. I'll never understand why men yell at the television!
I know there are a lot of families out there that aren't dealing with such life changes that our family is, but really, none of us know what tomorrow brings. I encourage you to look at your family closely. Look past the flaws and see the good. Enjoy your family and enjoy life. They are both gifts and I know I am very thankful for them.
We took tons of pictures - Brian will get them posted tomorrow.


text:
CCH Valuation Examination Guide Assets Class Securities Kamal Garg
CCH Valuation Examination Guide Assets Class Securities Kamal Garg
Key Features
- Introduction to syllabus and examination pattern
- Registered Values Rules and Model Code of Conduct
- Macro Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, RBI Prudential Norms and FIMMDA Guidance
- Company Law, FEMA, Income Tax Law and other General Laws
- Comprehensive overview and application of various approaches to Valuation for Mergers and Acquisitions,
- Derivatives, Options, Business Valuation, Valuation of Shares and Securities and other financial liabilities, etc.
- Fair valuation principles under Ind AS 113, valuation of start-up entities and cyclical firms, share based payments such as
- ESOPs, valuation requirements under various laws, etc.
- Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process and Liquidation
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) spreading around 2000 posers and case studies
About the Author
CA. Kamal Garg [B. Com (H), FCA, DISA (ICAI), Insolvency Professional] is a Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a First Class Commerce Baccalaureate from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi and a consulting academician in KGMA, Delhi. He was also the member of Board of Studies (BOS) Study Material Research Group (2009-2010) of NIRC of ICAI and a special invitee member of Accounting Standards Board (ASB) (2012-2013) and Ind AS (IFRS) Implementation Committee (2014-2015) of ICAI. He is also the faculty member of Ethical Standards Board (ESB) of ICAI and had an opportunity to act as a speaker in the very Ist Live Webcast held by ESB of ICAI in March 2013. He is also a key resource person for development and review of various study contents and webcasts for BOS of ICAI, such as study material and practice manual on Advanced Auditing for CA Final, eLectures for CA IPCC and CA Final studies, etc. Besides being a regular guest speaker for IFRS and Management Development Programmes at IBC and PKG, Mumbai, ICAI, ICSI, he is also an author of over dozens of books including 'Ind AS- A Ready Reckoner' 'Standards on Auditing- A Practitioners Guide', 'Voluntary Liquidation of Companies under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – Law, Practice and Procedure' 'Guide to Tax Audit u/s 44AB', 'Foreign Direct Investments in India', 'IFRS and Ind-AS Concepts and Applications', 'Accounting Standards and IFRS', 'Auditors' Practice Manual', 'Handbook on Company's Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account under Revised Schedule VI and XBRL', 'Handbook on Internal Auditing', 'Consolidated Financial Statements', 'Interim Financial Reporting', 'Guide to International Taxation', 'Understanding Goods and Service Tax (GST)', 'Professional Approach to Advanced Auditing' for CA (Final) studies and 'Systematic Approach to Auditing' for CA IPCC studies published by Bharat Law House Private Limited. He has to his credit the contribution of 'Gist of Accounting Standards and Auditing and Assurance Standards' for Vol. 2 of Company Law published by Bharat Law House and various articles for NIRC and CIRC of ICAI Newsletter on FBT, MAT, SOX, CARO, FEMA, etc. and a series of articles on 'Delhi Value Added Tax (DVAT) – Taxation, Accounting and Auditing Aspects' for the Journal Tax and Corporate Referencer (TCR) including various articles on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Direct Taxes and Foreign Investments for TCR. He possesses a rich industry experience in the areas of Corporate Laws (like Companies Act, FEMA, Taxation, Foreign Collaborations, Joint Ventures, etc.), Audits and Management Consultancy.


text:
I've been doing so many newborn sessions lately!! I've completely fallen in love with these tiny humans. They're so cute and cuddly. Here's a few from two different sessions.
This is Baby J, he was so good and he has the best big brother in the world! Take a look at that second picture of him and his family…how could you not fall in love with those boys?!
Baby M definitely did NOT want her photos done, I was there for three hours and there was probably 10mins total that she was calm. Oh the life of a newborn model is so tough 🙂 But the one's we got were SO cute! I just love her little, chubby cheeks.


text:
Political "Craziness"
Saturday, Apr 23, 2011
One of the favorite self-affirming pastimes of establishment Democratic and Republican pundits is to mock anyone and everyone outside of the two-party mainstream as crazy, sick lunatics. That serves to bolster the two political parties as the sole arbiters of what is acceptable: anyone who meaningfully deviates from their orthodoxies are, by definition, fringe, crazy losers.
This behavior is partially driven by the adolescent/high-school version of authoritarianism (anyone who deviates from the popular cliques -- standard Democrats and Republicans -- is a fringe loser who must be castigated by all those who wish to be perceived as normal), and is partially driven by the desire to preserve the power of the two political parties to monopolize all political debates and define the exclusive venues for Sanity and Mainstream Acceptability. But regardless of what drives this behavior, it's irrational and nonsensical in the extreme.
I've been writing for several years about this destructive dynamic: whereby people who embrace clearly crazy ideas and crazy politicians anoint themselves the Arbiters of Sanity simply because they're good mainstream Democrats and Republicans and because the objects of their scorn are not. For me, the issue has... everything to do with how the "crazy" smear is defined and applied as a weapon in our political culture. Perhaps the clearest and most harmful example was the way in which the anti-war view was marginalized, even suppressed, in the run-up to the attack on Iraq because the leadership of both parties supported the war, and the anti-war position was thus inherently the province of the Crazies. That's what happens to any views not endorsed by either of the two parties.
The reason this is so significant -- the reason I'm writing about it again -- is because forced adherence to the two parties' orthodoxies, forced allegiance to the two parties' establishments, is the most potent weapon in status quo preservation. That's how our political debates remain suffocatingly narrow, the permanent power factions in Washington remain firmly in control, the central political orthodoxies remain largely unchallenged. Neither party nor its loyalists are really willing to undermine the prevailing political system because that's the source of their power. And neither parties' loyalists are really willing to oppose serious expansions or abuses of government power when their side is in control, and no serious challenge is therefore ever mounted; the only ones who are willing to do so are the Crazies.
If one wants to argue that Ron Paul and others like him hold specific views that are crazy, that's certainly reasonable. But those who make that claim virtually always hold views at least as crazy, and devote themselves to one of the two political parties that has, over and over, embraced insane, destructive and warped policies of their own. The reason the U.S. is in the shape it's in isn't because Ron Paul and the rest of the so-called "crazies" have been in charge; they haven't been, at all. The policies that have prevailed are the ones which the two parties have endorsed. So where does the real craziness lie?
Who are the real "crazies" in our political culture?, Glenn Greenwald, May 28, 2010, http://www.salon.com/news/opinion/glenn_greenwald/2010/05/28/crazy.
"I always use the word extreme," Mr. Schumer said. "That is what the caucus instructed me to use this week."
A minute or two into the talking-points tutorial, though, someone apparently figured out that reporters were listening, and silence fell.
On a Senate Call, a Glimpse of Marching Orders, The New York Times blog, March 29, 2011, http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/on-a-senate-call-a-glimpse-of-marching-orders/.


text:
Altice Labs Summer Internships 2019
26/07/2019 Summer Internships
Altice Labs opens its doors in 2019 to another group of 16 summer interns, consisting of 10 university students and 6 high school students, one of them international.
Between June and September, these students will be developing projects in several areas and departments, to acquire some useful skills for their academic career and, especially, on a personal level, for the experience of being in a business environment.
On the 15th June a visit was made to the most emblematic places of Altice Labs where everyone participated and were also joined by new talents who recently became part of the large family that is Altice Labs. The photos can be seen here.
Summer Interns 2019: Gonçalo Miguel Marques, Sofia Inês Paulino, Luis Henrique Monteiro, Sónia Daniela Lopes, Carolina Andreia Pinho, Daniel Martins Coelho, Pedro Francisco Figueiredo, Vincent Hervé Jöel Cordier, Samuel Octavio Pereira Rodrigo Lermand Rosmaninho, André Costa Sousa, Rúben André Gonçalves, Vasco Januário Oliveira and Rúben Andrade Ferreira.


text:
Zorach had a family that would have gone to the end of the earth to save him, and if love could have done it he would have lived forever. We have established a memorial fund with Macmillan Cancer Support in pursuit of the vision that no one should face this hideous disease alone.
Condolences for your loss, supporting your efforts , on the nearly 1 year death anniversary of
Mr Zorach Gehl
best wishes from
Lady Ghazala Hameed
Zorach continues to stay in my heart and mind. His wit, humour and kindness will stay. I feel priviledged having known him and will continue to stay connected to his family. I look foward to be cheering him with a BIG hello once I join him in heaven.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Fond memories of Zorach we shall treasure always. Thinking and sending love to you all xx
With love, from a Mother and daughter who adored spending Sundays with Zorach and Edna. Zorach, more than anyone else, knew that a coffee isn't grand, but it is a conversation. He valued the connections we have as people, treating everyone with respect, and was completely unpretentious.
Thinking of the family. Sending you lots of love to see you through this difficult time of saying goodbye to Zorach.
Dear Zorach,
We will always have special memories of you in our hearts. You were kind, thoughtful and loving. God bless always. xxx
G-d bless
Be the first to set one up and start fundraising:
There are currently no entries in the album, if you would like to add a photo or video with section please do so below.
Fund owners can add diary entries in the
Fund owners can add diary entries in the Manage Account section of the site
Let your friends and family know via email or spread the word:
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2013
Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F.
Registered office: 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ.
©Tribute Funds


text:
The FCA and PRA have, separately, published consultation papers on regulated fees and levies for 2018/19.
In its consultation paper, the FCA sets out the proposed 2018/19 regulatory fees and levies for itself, the Financial Ombudsman Service, the Money Advice Service, the Pension Wise service and HM Treasury's illegal money lending expenses. The FCA also explains that for 2018/19 its annual funding requirement (AFR) is £543.9 million.
The deadline for comments to the FCA's paper is 1 June 2018.
Separately, the PRA published a consultation paper, setting out proposals relating to its regulated fees and levies. This includes proposals to the AFR, which will be made up of the budgeted cost of ongoing regulatory activities (ORA) and costs associated with Brexit. The proposed ORA for 2018/19 is £236.3 million and the estimated costs associated with Brexit are £8.3 million.
The deadline for comments to the PRA's paper is 21 May 2018.


text:
Join Brickell's newest hot spot, COYA Pisco Bar {999 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 305.415.9990}, TONIGHT, from 7-10pm, for cocktails, canapes, music by DJ Ella Romano, and an auction featuring decorated Macchu Pisco bottles by artist Miguel Paredes. All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Miami. Click here to purchase tickets. Includes two signature pisco cocktails. Read More »
Home / Tag Archives: miguel paredes


text:
Earn points toward FREE PIZZA with Piece of the Pie Rewards
More About Domino's Near 96141
Order Fresh Handcrafted Pizza Near 96141
When your stomach starts talkin' and your tastebuds start tinglin' for a classic slice of meaty, cheesy goodness, we know you're not craving any old pizza near 96141 You want a hot, delicious pizza with a flavorful tomato sauce, generous heaps of mozzarella and asiago, expertly diced pepperoni, and a hand-tossed crust that's been baked by experts. You want a slice of the perfect pizza. You want Domino's.
At Domino's near 96141, it's never been easier to get the fast and fresh pizza your tastebuds are begging you for! Order your pizza online or over the phone, or stop by and place a carryout order at the Domino's nearest you.
Get started by selecting your favorite crust. Choose from a hand-tossed crust that's overflowing with buttery flavor, a pan crust featuring two colossal layers of cheese, a crunchy thin crust, or even a gluten-free pizza crust! And next, select your sauce and start loading up on pizza toppings. Pick as many or as few as you want! Whether you can't get enough grilled chicken and roasted veggies or you adore a savory blend of banana peppers, mushrooms, and pepperoni, you can count on your nearby Domino's to deliver.
There are more than 34 million ways to make a single Domino's pizza, which means you can be sure we've got a slice that suits your tastes. No matter how unique they are! Customize your pizza from bottom to top or choose from one of our chef-inspired specialty pizzas, like the popular Wisconsin 6 Cheese, Pacific Veggie, or ExtravaganZZa™, and have it delivered to your doorstep, super fast!
Demand the Best Pizza Delivery Near 96141: Demand Domino's!
When you order from your Domino's near 96141, you'll see that we're pretty serious about pizza delivery. In fact, we're so serious about it that we'll make you a promise. We guarantee that your pizza will arrive toasty hot and fresh at your doorstep, straight from our oven! Want to see how fast we can deliver? After you place your order, use our patented TrackerⓇ to stay up to date on the status of your pizza order. Follow your pie from the moment the sauce is added to the second it leaves our door for delivery... and try to keep your drool from falling onto your keyboard or phone in the meantime.
Want More? Get Wings, Sandwiches & Pizza Takeout Near 96141
You've probably already experienced our speedy pizza delivery skills, but did you know we're experts at pizza takeout near 96141 too? Feel free to try something different or stick to your favorites from our pizza menu. Satisfy everyone's cravings with a flavorsome pasta, order of breadsticks, a crisp garden salad, boneless chicken wings, and even decadent desserts to delight your sweet tooth! You can't go wrong with a warm order of sweet cinnamon and sugar breadsticks drizzled with creamy vanilla icing, or a hot chocolate lava crunch cake!
With more than 12,000 stores in 80 plus countries, we know quality and customer service. Our mission is to be Homewood's best pizza delivery company and everything from our sweet pizza deals and coupons to our friendly delivery drivers reflects this pledge. It's time to curb your hunger! Order online, use our free smartphone app, or call your local Domino's restaurant near 96141 for super fast and delicious pizza delivery and carryout today! We may be more than 56 years old, but we aren't just any old pizza restaurant. Domino's is your go-to pizza place near 96141!


text:
Adelaide Accountant welcomes Explorer Country Walmer, whom offer general accounting and business solutions for those located in the Walmer area. Search reviews, contact details including phone numbers, maps with locations and address of local businesses. If you are planning a visit to Walmer Australia here are some of the Financial Institutes nearby that you can search.
Address: 1143 Eddington Rd, Baringhup VIC 3463
copyright © 2020 Adelaide Accountant. All rights reserved.


text:
Well hello Internet, and welcome to yet another fantastical year of fantastical summer questions as I stare off into the future, wearing fancy bejeweled shades, and tell you what I think will happen this summer. It's a tradition as old as this website, and this year we shall stick to it with dignity and grace.
Well dignity anyway.
Let's just say we'll stick to it and hope for the best.
Question 1: Can Avengers: Age of Ultron possibly live up to the expectations?
Meh, probably not. I think it will be a really good movie, maybe the best movie of the year, but the Avengers was one of the top three comic book movies ever. I'm not saying Age of Ultron can't get there I'm just saying people are expecting this movie to be BETTER than one of the top three comic book movies ever and that's expecting a lot. Avengers didn't help itself by releasing one of the best trailers I have ever seen for a movie wherein Ultron hauntingly recites Pinnochio lyrics. I can't stress enough how excited I am for Age of Ultron, and I feel like this paragraph will make it sound like I'm not. I am. A lot. But this movie falls into the Dark Knight Rises category of following up a monumentally awesome movie and having people expect it to get to that level.
It's like if you went to a restaurant and the chef served you the best meal you had ever eaten. Wonder-steak cooked from magical space cows, with a side of corn grown on the majestic fields of the sun and tended by beautiful Sun-women. And on top of that you hadn't eaten for a whole day AND happened to have a severe corn deficiency. That's the Avengers. Now if you went back to that restaurant two years later after spending the entire two years thinking of how great that meal had been wouldn't those space cows taste just a little bit worse then you remembered? Wouldn't that sun-corn be a little less sun corny?? It's the nature of man. We want the same experience we've had before and we want it to be better than the first time, but we've already had a first time.
All that (and that was a LOT of that) to say that I think Avengers: Age of Ultron will be fantastic. But to live up to the hype the movie will not only have to be Fantastic but also pay me a living wage for the next two years. And that seems unlikely.
Question 2: Could Hot Pursuit possibly be the worst movie of the year?
Ha ha. No. Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 is. That award has been given. That train has left the station filled with on fire manure and it crashed into your house while you were out feeding orphans. That movie has a 2 percent rotten tomato rating. 2 percent folks. That said: Hot Pursuit will not be a good movie. It's a forced "road trip" comedy featuring two actresses who aren't that funny and a premise that is worn and tired and has been done before.
Question 3: Will Spy finally be the Melissa McCarthy movie we've been waiting for?
I certainly hope so. I'm a huge fan of the idea of Melissa McCarthy finally being in a movie that does her justice. I somehow apparently was looking away from the screen for ALL of the funny parts in Bridesmaids (a movie I really wanted to like) and since then other than The Heat which pretty much painted by the numbers all the way things have been fairly "blah" for McCarthy. But hey, Spy could be funny. It's got a strong cast, an interesting (if been done before) premise. We'll just have to see, I hope so but the way comedies are going lately… it seems unlikely.
Question 4: What will Jurassic World end up looking like?
Who knows. I talked about this a lot in my trailer reviews the other day but this movie has thus far done little to reassure me that it will be great, while also not doing anything to make me think it will be terrible. In the end it'll probably land somewhere in the middle. Chris Pratt is about as likeable an actor as you can get these days but the script and the overall lack of originality in the premise "Science has made something they can't control and it's evil and deadly and will steal your pudding!!" So it'll probably end up either being slightly above average or slightly below average and everyone will move on with their lives and wait until someone remembers something else about our childhood that Hollywood can ruin.
Question 5: Is there any way Inside Out isn't an adorably wonderful childhood experience?
Nope. If there are two things I know about this summer it's that Avengers 2 will be great and that Inside Out will be adorable and sweet and all those things I hate. I mean, it's Pixar. And Disney. I don't know that if they sat down and physically tried to make a bad cartoon if they could. So unless Michael Bay starts directing these things, I'd more or less just plan on these things being awesome for a while.
And there you go guys, part 1 of our annual summer questions blogs! Many happy returns my friends, see you next week.


text:
This season's latest innovations are now live! Discover our brand new backpacks, updated features and design optimisations.
ADVENTUREPROOF PACKS. The Transporter Packs are rugged backpacks with a range of useful features for an active lifestyle. Choose from a roll, flap and zip style opening.
Utility Vehicle.Daypacks with an intuitive design, the women's specific Skimmer is a simple, stylish hiking companion. Equipped with a rain-cover and AirScape™ Backsystem, the Skimmer balances an essential feature set against a refreshingly clean aesthetic.
Copyright 2020 Osprey Europe Ltd.
100% Secure Payments


text:
"The Time (Dirty Bit)" by The Black Eyed Peas (credited as Black Eyed Peas in-game) is featured on Just Dance 2020 and Just Dance Now. The Extreme Version of the song can be found in the Just Dance Now files.
Appearance of the Dancers
The routine is a dance crew of two men and two women. They have a dark pink outline during the chorus and a glowing orange outline during the verses.
P1 is a man with a purple beard. He wears a yellow flat cap with two purple stripes, a thick yellow jacket with purple squares patterns with a black shirt underneath, a pair of purple pants, and a pair of light orange sneakers with white soles and black laces. His accessories include a pair of purple sunglasses, a golden ring on his left hand and golden chain necklaces.
During the verses, the yellow part of his hat and shoes turns hot pink, the yellow part of his jacket turns light orange, the chain necklaces turn dark red-orange, and the purple parts turn a darker shade of purple.
P2 is a woman. Her hair is styled in a short blonde bob with sky blue bangs. She wears a long sleeve sweater with the left side purple and transparent and the right side sky blue with purple square patterns. She also wears a black sports bra underneath, a pair of leggings with split sides (right side purple and glittery and left side sky blue with purple square patterns) and black lace-up block heel boots with a gold trim on the ankles. Her accessories include a pair of cat-eye sunglasses, golden chains on her neck and wrists, and a golden chain belt on her waist.
During the verses, her hair and bangs turn hot pink and light purple respectively. The sky blue parts of her outfit turn light purple, the purple parts turn a darker shade of purple and her golden chains turn dark red-orange.
P3 is a man with long, black hair in a thick low ponytail. He wears a yellow beret, a long, yellow and black houndstooth jacket with purple glitter sleeves, a light orange shirt, golden pendant necklaces, a pair of black drop-crotch pants, and a pair of sky blue sneakers with black horizontal stripes. He has a pair of purple sunglasses and a gold earring in his right ear.
During the verses, his beret and shirt turn light orange and his necklaces turn dark orange. The yellow attributes in his outfit turn hot pink, the sky blue shoes turn light purple, and the purple parts turn a darker shade of purple.
P4 is a woman with sky blue hair in a long high ponytail and loose long strands on the side of her head. She wears a purple glitter cap with a gold trim, and a long sleeve top. The right side and the left sleeve is yellow with a faint darker shade of yellow square patterns and the left side and right sleeve is purple and glittery. She also wears a shiny purple skirt, a pair of black knee socks, and a pair of dark orange high heel shoes with black laces and lace base. She wears a pair of cat-eye sunglasses, a golden chain on her neck, a pair of orange and gold bangles on her right wrist and a pair of gold earrings.
During the verses, her hair turns light purple, the yellow parts turn light pink, the faint square patterns turn hot pink, the purple parts turn a darker shade of purple, and her heels turn orange.
Extreme VersionThe coach is a woman with long pink hair that's styled into two large braids with dark purple accents. She has a turquoise blue beret on her head and dark purple cat-eye sunglasses. She wears a dark purple strappy bralette with a sparkly purple sheer top overtop. It is highly cropped in the front, with a dark purple collar, and long in the back, with a dark purple square pattern. She also wears turquoise blue metallic leggings with a dark purple stripe on each leg that reaches to her waist, and golden shoes with gold chains and black laces and soles. She accessorizes with gold hoop earrings, chain necklaces, and a bangle with a black square gem on her left wrist. She has a purple outline.
The background starts with a light blue backdrop and a gray cube that is disintegrating and glitches during the final chorus. Just before the instrumental that starts the verse, a cube-based room forms. This cube scenery is mostly dark red and the cube flash blue. When the vocals start, the scene moves forward, the cubes have blue sides that change to pink, and they flash orange and blue respectively. There are also staggering effects added to the moving cube room.
Extreme Version
This section is a stub. You can help by adding to it.
The background is a kaleidoscope of the classic background. During Fergie's "you"s and the "I'm...having..." verse, multiple cubes split and combine.
Gold Moves
There is 1 Gold Move in the Classic routine.
Gold Move: Raise both of your arms and bring them down.
Extreme Version
There are 2 Gold Moves in the Extreme Version.
Gold Move 1: Open your arms outwards while sticking your left leg out rigidly.
Gold Move 2: While facing the left side, stretch your right arm towards the screen and shake your hand, as if you were saying "Come here".
Appearances in Playlists
The Time (Dirty Bit) is featured in the following playlists:
Just Dance 2020
- Just Dance 2020 Hits
- The 2010s Were Banging
- The More The Merrier
- Trios and Quartets
- 30-Minute Soft Workout
Just Dance Now
- All Songs S-Z
Extreme Version
This section is a stub. You can help by adding to it.
- The Time (Dirty Bit) is the fourth song by The Black Eyed Peas in the series.
- It is also will.i.am's sixth appearance in the main series.
- It is also his eighth appearance in the entire franchise.
- It is also Fergie's fourth appearance in the main series.
- It is also will.i.am's sixth appearance in the main series.
- The Time (Dirty Bit) samples (I've Had) The Time Of My Life.
- This happens to be the second song in Just Dance 2020 that samples a song from Just Dance 4, with the first being I Like It.
- "Shots" is censored.
- In-game, the intro to the song and the speech at the end is cut, and the repeat of the final chorus is shortened.
- The song was leaked on PlayStation Store before its official announcement in a list of unlockable avatars along with I Am the Best and Keep in Touch.
- In the description, "(Dirty Bit)" is absent.
- P2 and P3 appear in the background of Skibidi.
- The design of the menu square is a reference to the album cover of the album The Beginning, which features The Time (Dirty Bit).
- In the second half of the second chorus and the final chorus, P4's hair constantly causes her shirt to glitch orange.
- Playing The Time (Dirty Bit) three times in Just Dance 2020 unlocks the Move Your Feet Atari creatures sticker.
Extreme Version
- In the US preview thumbnail, "(Dirty Bit)" is absent.
- In the US preview gameplay, the description accidentally reads "Check out the alternate version of The Time (Dirty Bit) by The Black Eyed Peas on Just Dance 2019!".
- Playing The Time (Dirty Bit) (Extreme Version) three times in Just Dance 2020 unlocks the Video Killed the Radio Star televisions and Spectronizer sticker.
- One pictogram in a series of 3 pictograms titled "styled" misspells it as "stlyed".[3]
Game Files
In-Game Screenshots
Promotional Images
Behind the Scenes
Beta Elements
Official Music Video and Audio
Extreme Version
|v - e - d
|Read in Other Languages
|Deutsch • Español • Français • Italiano • Português • Português do Brasil • Polski • Pусский • Română • Tagalog • Türkçe • 中文 • 日本語


text:
|Yes, I admit, I was getting a little antsy on the ride. Taking my own shot here.
|I love the big trees with the orange flowers. They were blooming in November, and still blooming now...so pretty.
|Watching the wind surfers on this side of the island was great fun. They really do whip around
|We had a great time shopping. The small town of Paia has some very cute shops. This one had a vintage consignment shop in the back. Lucy scored big. A Kate Spade jacket! Too cute and great price.
|We had lunch. A perfectly cooked mahi mahi sandwich. Ohhh how I love the fish here!
|#1 practicing his photography with Tutu's camera. I think he'll be a photographer one day. That would make me very happy.
|Here's another one of his shots
|Blowing the conch shell at sunset. The first night we've taken our shell down.
|#1 looking for shells as the sun goes down. The beach in front of our place has been a wonderland for kids. What am I saying? It's been fabulous for me too!
|Another night where the sky seems to be filled with fire!. It's so amazing to see the ocean turn all the colors of the sky. Truly spectacular.


text:
Sun Protection
Actinic damage from prolonged sun exposure can result in scaly growths and itching called actinic keratoses (AK) or non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). ISDIN Eryfotona AK-NMSC is a broad spectrum sunscreen with DNA repairsomes and antioxidants that prevents and repairs actinic damage.
Click product to view additional information
Showing the single result


text:
Yesterday I posted the first part of this essay, which is the latest Fingertips Commentary on the main site (where it comes complete with a few footnotes). Thanks to those who have already responded; I know this is a lot to read in our blog- and microblog-focused world. And actually, because it's so long, I decided it would be best to split into three. Today, I pick up where I left off, literally: I'm repeating the last paragraph, for context. I'll post the final segment on Monday. You can always read the whole thing, with footnotes, at any time, on the main Fingertips site.
* * *
When all else fails in a time of upheaval and transition, you can't go too far wrong by noticing who thinks they know exactly what's going to happen and pretty much ignoring them. I have no idea where all this is going, but I know more than someone who already insists they know where all this is going. The Free Music model--in part because of the certainty of its adherents--is a lemon.
The other two models--Access and Music-Like-Water--still presume that people will be paying for music, so at least there's that. The payment in both cases is indirect--not song by song or album by album, in other words. The Access model focuses on a future in which no one will own music, but will merely access it from central databases; payment ideas vary from free and ad-supported to fees of various sorts. The M-L-W model is also based on a central repository, but prefers to focus on the payment concept, which is envisioned as a small monthly fee, with the music being positioned as something that flows easily and reliably into your house, like water or electricity.
And please understand that I am generalizing to bring two basic ideas into focus. It's difficult because everything's really murky; everything's really murky because no one really knows what's going on. No one really knows what's going on because we are in a time of serious upheaval and transition. We're not supposed to know what's going on.
So I don't want to get lost in a lot of unnecessary specifics. Staying with some basic points will be enough to explain why these two, too, are elaborate, fanciful, unrealistic, and never-to-be-realized--flying cars all the way.
The Access model got a big push this year via the success of Spotify in Europe. Spotify offers unlimited access to streaming music, with three options: free acess, interrupted occasionally by commercials, or two types of paying options (a day pass or a monthly fee). It's kind of like a really really cool and responsive radio. To believe that this abruptly replaces ownership for enough listeners for ownership no longer to be necessary is to be drinking the Kool-Aid of those investing in music streaming services.
I discussed the basic idea of access versus ownership, independent of Spotify, in a footnote to my January Commentary piece. My irritation with the idea then remains my irritation with the idea now: the concept that no one would want or need to own the music they like to listen to makes sense as a theoretical extrapolation from today's unsettled music scene but lacks resonance with human reality.
To begin with, there are undiscussed logistical obstacles. If you don't own a physical copy of the music you want to listen to, you have to be near your computer to hear it, or you have to own the right kind of device that will give you portable access to the music. Theoretically such things will be developed, but then again, given the hornet's nest of rights considerations involved, who knows what sort of device it will be and whether it will be as comfortable and flexible to use as the iPod (a device which, remember, is based on the idea of music ownership).
Another logistical concern: if the music isn't on your computer, what happens when the web site freezes up, or the network goes down? What happens when there's a blackout? Is your music something you want to hand over to the vagaries of network connection? This may sound like a small point but there are generations of music listeners previous to the current one who would feel unmoored and ill at ease knowing that their favorite music might disappear on them randomly, capriciously.
The idea of having to talk to tech support to get my music back is horrifying, at least to me.
A larger logistical concern: however many songs a service like this might make available, will it have all of your favorite songs and artists? The bigger a music fan you are, the likelier the answer will be no. If not, does that mean you'll never hear these songs anymore? Or when you want to hear them, you have to dig out your antiquated CD player?
Or: what if a song you love disappears from the basic repository at some point, because of some rights issue, a bureaucratic problem of some kind, or for no particular reason at all? Previously, if you happen to lose an album of yours somehow, you could replace it. If you've handed the reigns of your music collection over to a third party, you never know what's going to happen.
Music is a very individual and individualized experience. On the one hand, the reality of digital music has promoted this idea; one of the abiding images of our age is the earbudded music listener strutting along, entranced by his or her playlist. But now the Access model wants to take our personal, idiosyncratic, individually meaningful music and park it all in a central garage, stripped of personal association.
How would it feel if you didn't get to own your own clothing? If you could wear whatever (mostly) you wanted, but you didn't get to keep your shirts and pants and sweaters and accessories in your own closet? Everything went back to the store everyday, nothing hung around your house as your own. Even if the process were automated, if the clothes arrived and departed without any effort on your part, even if there were new conveniences like not having to do your laundry any longer, isn't there something missing here?
While the clothing analogy seems far-fetched in a number of ways, the fact remains that music is special stuff, tightly connected to history, memory, and personal identity. I don't think the Access model comes anywhere near taking this into account.
Now, I know that many may label my concerns as generational. I care about ownership because I grew up owning albums. I'm used to it. When Spotify got its flurry of publicity earlier in the year, much was made of this generational issue. Today's younger music listeners don't care about owning music, everyone says.
I, on the other hand, say: beware this sort of generalization. It comes in handy for people who are selling a music streaming service. But the realities of human development argue against the idea that your behavior as a teenager gets somehow etched into the unchanging stone of your eventual adulthood.
Look at me: I grew up watching 25 to 30 hours of TV a week, because that's what there was, that's all we had (and not many channels, either), and I didn't know any better. Today I watch maybe a half hour of TV a week.
Or, there's this, closer to the matter at hand: I grew up listening to vinyl albums; today, my music collection is on my computer and I listen almost exclusively to songs shuffling through my iPod. And I pretty much like it this way. Go figure.
Funny how people want to use the "they grew up with it, they'll never change" argument when it's convenient for their own vested interests. But the reality is that people are not trapped perpetually in the entertainment behavior pattern of their youth. On the contrary, behavior patterns tend to change with age. People extrapolating from research almost never take this into account. What you spend your time doing as a teenager is not what you spend your time doing when you're 30 or 35 or 40. Life intrudes, life experiences accumulate, your inner world changes, and, of course, the outer world changes, continually, in ways no one ever anticipates.
[to be continued on Monday; or, go here right now]
Friday, April 24, 2009
1 comment:
"When all else fails in a time of upheaval and transition, you can't go too far wrong by noticing who thinks they know exactly what's going to happen and pretty much ignoring them."
Stumbled upon ... well, fell over it really ... your site and hey, good for you. Nifty sounds, great content, and, thank you Lord in heaven, someone that can WRITE! Awesome! Dude ... I just love where you're coming from with this (quote above). Spot on, man. Keep it real
- 25 April, 2009 21:39
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Seven graduates from the Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy were honored during a special ceremony. The class successfully completed both the state certification exam and the physical fitness requirements of the program.
The following graduates were recognized:
Defiance County: Jesse Barrera (Defiance), Jacob Norden (Defiance)
Fulton County: Jonathon Perez (Wauseon)
Henry County: Jacob Willford (Malinta), David Steward (Napoleon)
Williams County: Zachary Erb (Stryker), John Rathke (Pioneer)
Several students from the graduating class received additional recognition. David Steward was presented with the Top Gun Award for earning the highest score on the firing range. Jacob Willford received the Commander's Citation of Excellence. Zachary Erb received the Deputy Allan D. Ohlrich Outstanding Cadet Award.
Special recognition was given to Officer Timothy Stecker for completing 15 years as an instructor.
The Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy is an eight-month program that is offered annually. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. A new class is forming now and is scheduled to begin in August. For more information on the academy, contact Lori Robison, dean of the Allied Health & Public Services Division, at 419.267.1342 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Competition guidance for UK and Canada: enhancing industrial productivity
The UK and Canada are running a joint grant funding competition under the EUREKA framework. This will support collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects, which should result in a new product, industrial process or service. Projects must be innovative, involve a technological risk and target large global markets.
We welcome proposals from advanced manufacturing businesses, food and drink processers, and automation and artificial intelligence (AI) innovators, including those applying 'AI for design' techniques.
Your project must start by 1 October 2019 and can last up to 2 years. If your project's total costs or duration fall outside our eligibility criteria you must provide justification by email to email@example.com at least 10 days before the competition closes. We will decide whether to approve your request.
The recording of the competition details can be found here.
This competition provides innovation research and development (R&D) grant funding for projects aimed at enhancing industrial productivity. You must focus on one of these 2 themes:
- Enabling technologies.
- Enhanced productivity.
Your proposal must demonstrate:
- a clear game-changing and/or disruptive innovative idea leading to new products, processes or services
- a strong and deliverable business plan that addresses market potential and needs
- a team, business arrangement or working structure with the necessary skills and experience to run the project successfully and complete on time
- awareness of the main risks the project will face (including contractor or equipment failure) with realistic management, mitigation and impact minimisation plans for each
- sound, practical financial plans and timelines
- good value for money
- a clear, evidence based plan to deliver economic impact, return on investment (ROI) and growth through commercialisation, as soon as possible after project completion
- considerable potential to positively impact both the UK and the Canadian economy
- the benefit to participants from the 2 countries working together
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects, across a variety of technologies, markets, technological maturities and research categories to build a portfolio of projects that:
- are high quality
- target opportunities that benefit both the UK and Canadian economy and/or productivity in a positive way
- demonstrate sufficient innovation, potential return on investment and degree of technical risk
- demonstrate value for money, including the potential impact of the project relative to its cost, and the cost of other projects under consideration
Specific themes
Theme 1: enabling technologies
These are collaborative R&D projects to demonstrate artificial intelligence for design as applied to advanced manufacturing or food production. These projects must use AI to accelerate the design of materials, devices or processes.
Your project can cover:
AI for design
AI for supply chains
applying AI and vision systems
Theme 2: enhanced productivity
These are collaborative R&D projects addressing global competitiveness by improving or adding to products service or process delivery. This can include enabling technologies such as Internet of Things, blockchain and cybersecurity.
Enhanced productivity projects de-risk and integrate technologies into operationally ready pre-commercial solutions. These must address an identified business need in the area of advanced manufacturing and/or food production. While solutions that include AI or machine learning are welcome under this theme, this is not mandatory.
Project types
We will fund industrial research projects and experimental development projects. Please see the general guidance to help you decide which category your project fits in.
For theme 1 we expect to fund projects that address, for example:
The use of machine learning and other AI techniques such as deep reinforcement learning, deep learning and active learning, to help designers invent new advanced materials, devices and complex systems. Projects would propose new AI-driven design tools or create improved designs for advanced manufacturing or food processing in less time, with faster simulations and overcoming human design bias.
The application of AI to improve trust in manufacturing supply networks by tracking the provenance, safety and timeliness of delivery of parts and products.
The integration into factory processes of AI-driven automated design or visual inspection for the non-destructive testing of parts.
For theme 2 we would consider the following:
Advanced manufacturing
This can include:
additive manufacturing processes, materials and machinery
AI, machine learning, robotics and IoT for manufacturing
advanced materials, composites design & manufacturing solutions
biorefinery including circular economy waste solutions
clean energy technologies for industrial applications
digital manufacturing or industry 4.0
Food quality and processing technologies for improved productivity
This can include:
enhancing nutritional value
novel ingredient development
sustainable protein development
food safety solutions
authenticity and traceability systems
processes for improved shelf life and reducing food waste
smart packaging
lean manufacturing or improved efficiency
Projects we will not fund
We will not fund projects that:
- have entirely non-civilian applications
- do not include partners from both UK and Canada
- seek to develop solutions that cannot be deployed in high value manufacturing settings, including in food production environments


text:
The Danish Girl
The Danish Girl
The Danish Girl
- 1h 59m
- 2015
age 17+
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Confirm current pricing with applicable retailer. All transactions subject to applicable license terms and conditions.
Academy Award® winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) and Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) star in this remarkable love story inspired by true events from Oscar®-winning director Tom Hooper (The King 's Speech). When Gerda (Vikander) asks her husband Einar Wegener (Redmayne) to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
© 2015 Focus Features. All Rights Reserved.
Behind the Scenes
Rotten Tomatoes® Score
Critics Consensus: The Danish Girl serves as another showcase for Eddie Redmayne's talent -- and poignantly explores thought-provoking themes with a beautifully filmed biopic drama.
More on Rotten Tomatoes
Common Sense Media
age 17+
Common Sense Says
Great performance in fact-based transgender story.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that The Danish Girl is based on the true story of the first transgender person to attempt a sex-change operation (played by Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne), and it could prove inspiring to transgender/LGTBQ viewers and those connected to or concerned about them. The sexual content and discussions about transgenderism are handled thoughtfully and carefully, but you can expect scenes of graphic male and female nudity (including full-frontal images) and sex. Bullies beat up the main character (some blood shown), and there are some intense discussions. Language isn't really an issue, but because the story is set in the 1920s, characters smoke cigarettes frequently. There's also cigar smoking, social drinking (champagne), and some prescription pill use.
A Lot or A Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this movie.
Positive Messages
Positive Role Models
Drinking, Drugs & Smoking
More on Common Sense Media
Additional Info
- Genre:Drama
- Release Date:November 27, 2015
- Languages:English
- Captions:English
- Audio Format:5.1
- Screen Pass Eligible:Yes
Resolution, color and audio quality may vary based on your device, browser and internet connection.Learn More


text:
I'm so very late in letting folks know about the great promotion going on at Bassett Furniture. But, don't be too mad because I only learned about this promotion last weekend after seeing it advertised on HGTV.
There are only a few days left but it doesn't mean you can't still win!!
The best thing about this promotion is that you get to design the furniture yourself. Each day they are giving away a custom piece of furniture in your fabric and finish. Fun, right?
While I have had very little time to blog or keep up with house projects this fall, I did find time to pick out some custom furniture pieces. After all, how is our finished basement ever going to be 'finished' without the sectional I've been dreaming of? When I designed this sofa I was so confident that I would win that I even made the legs onyx to match our Pottery Barn coffee table.
I also picked out a few statement pieces that we do not have room for but would surely be welcomed.
Since this furniture would be free to us, I thought I would dare venture into ivory couch land. Never in my life would I buy a white or ivory couch. But, if someone gave it to me, how could I refuse its beauty??
Have you been entering the Bassett Furniture contest? Tell me which piece is on your must have list!
All photos from Bassett Furniture.


text:
Are you ready to get WET? One-click The Wet Series and find out what all J. Richards Readers are raving about!
#BDSM #DillonWade #JRichards
Drenched in Dominance By J. Richards
The Dom Next Door…
Jessica is drowning in her unhappy relationship. Her boyfriend Joey gladly handles the chores and the cooking in exchange for her willingness to allow him to bring his friends into their bedroom. While she has no real objections to the games Joey wants her to play, she's still never satisfied. That is, until Dillon moves in next door. The big, sexy Dominant pushes his way into her head and takes over her thoughts until she can think of nothing but him. Joey is willing to let Dillon join their fun, but that isn't what Dillon wants. He wants Jessica all to himself—his perfect submissive. And Jessica knows before he can teach her to find satisfaction, she'll have to learn how to trust…
Soaked in Pleasure By J. Richards http://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QLPYQS/
A jealous ex. A Dominant new lover. A dangerous combination.
Jessica Price has finally ditched her jerk ex-boyfriend, Joey, and is now living with her new neighbor, Dillon Wade. Having traded crazy for controlled, Jessica is experiencing a whole new world of trust and respect—and amazing sex. Spanking, bondage, trust, and control—and Jessica couldn't be happier, but Joey thinks she's simply being a tease. Joey is all for this new "game" of Jessica's and thinks she's found the ultimate way to turn him on.
But when Dillon finally moves all of Jessica's things out of Joey's house, Joey panics at the thought that she may have actually left him for their new neighbor. And Joey has no intention of letting anybody take what belongs to him…
Dripping in Desire- Book #3 of the Wet Series
He won't stop until he gets what he wants.
Now that Jessica and Dillon are together, the fire between them only burns hotter. Having left Joey, her crazy ex-boyfriend, Jessica is learning the ropes as a submissive to the very dominant Dillon. But when Joey becomes convinced that Jessica is only teasing him by staying with Dillon, he sets out to kidnap her and bring her to an isolated cabin, far away from the man who commands her passion.
And if he succeeds, will Dillon be able to save Jessica, reclaim her, and convince her to be the strong woman she always was?


text:
On Monday, I wrote about the Bill C-389 that was voted on in the House of Commons yesterday. I am happy to report that the Bill passed the house (Yeas: 143; Nays 135). The transcript of Monday's debate can be read in full here.
As it was with the last debate, the MPs focused on the definition of the terms "gender identity" and "gender expression," questions about whether this discrimination is already covered, and some MPs dispelled myths about the proposed changes. The Bill is not yet Canadian law, it still has to pass the Senate. Dented Blue Mercedes has an excellent summary of this reading and passing of Bill C-389.
Of course, there are still opponents of the Bill. The Toronto Sun has an article by Brian Lilly, in which he claims that the Bill opposes equality. I want to offer some brief comments on what I believe are some mischaracterizations in Lilly's argument. Lilly writes:
The idea is to give greater protection to transgendered and transsexual citizens.
Whatever happened to the idea that all are equal before the law?
A true equality, one in the best Canadian tradition, would simply state that all people are created equal and should be treated equally before the law.
It would do away with all those special privileges and would re-establish a unique standard for all Canadians.
Somehow, this is a radical idea these days.
Lilly worries that the bill gives "special rights" to certain groups on the basis of their group identity. According to Lilly, it would be more equal to simply say that all are equal before the law, and leave it at that. Identifying certain groups as ones that cannot be discriminated against is problematic, according to Lilly, because this creates "special" groups who have "special" rights that others do not have.
I think Lilly's analysis is mistaken for at least two reasons. First, he confuses distinctions between kinds of discrimination and distinctions between kinds of persons. Second, he fails to note that the relevant distinction is between legitimate and illegitimate forms of discrimination, and that once this distinction is made it applies equally to all Canadians.
1. Kinds of Discrimination vs. Kinds of Persons
The law does not pick out a class of people; instead it picks out a kind of discrimination. The legislation does not ask complainants to identify themselves as "gender identity" or "gender expression" (that would not even make sense). Nor does the law ask complainants to identify themselves according to their gender identity or gender expression before considering a case (so that only homosexuals or trans Canadian could bring suit under the law). The law does not require complainants to identify themselves according to their group memberships at all. Rather, it is the discrimination that becomes identified in particular ways. The legislation makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of gender expression or gender identity. That picks out a kind of discrimination, not a kind of person.
Thus, Lilly's worry that the law protects "an ill-defined group" is misplaced. Lilly writes:
We should have no protected groups. Either we believe in equality or we don't.
But this seems to mistake the purpose of the Canadian Human Rights Act [PDF]. The Act does not create "special" classes that are protected, while others are not. Instead, the Act describes prohibited grounds for discrimination, and all Canadians are protected from these prohibited forms of discrimination. The Act picks out kinds of discrimination rather than kinds of people. To quote [PDF]:
The purpose of this Act is to extend the laws in Canada to give effect, within the purview of matters coming within the legislative authority of Parliament, to the principle that all individuals should have an opportunity equal with other individuals to make for themselves the lives that they are able and wish to have and to have their needs accommodated, consistent with their duties and obligations as members of society, without being hindered in or prevented from doing so by discriminatory practices based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted. [emphasis added]
Notice that the Act does not specify that only African-Canadians are protected, or only women are protected. The act does not pick out any particular group that is protected from discrimination while leaving other groups unprotected. Instead, the act picks out particular kinds of discrimination from which all Canadians are protected. Any person (no matter their particular group identifications) could bring a charge of discrimination on the basis of gender expression or identity.
The wording of the legislation in the Human Rights Act [PDF] is perfectly consistent with a cis man [1] bringing a law suit against an employer who found him "too macho," for example. Historically, in both Canada and the United States members of both dominant groups and marginalized groups have successfully brought discrimination lawsuits to the courts. Men, for example, have charged employers with discrimination just as women have.
The wording of the hate crimes bill is somewhat more troubling on this front, but it is also consistent with litigation from any subsection of the Canadian population. The wording is troubling because it does indicate the presence of "identifiable groups." However, the issue is not whether one is actually a member of these groups, instead the law specifies that the complainant must provide:
evidence that the offence was motivated by bias, prejudice or hate based on race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other similar factor,
This is consistent with a complainant from any group making such a charge. For example, a heterosexual man might be gay-bashed while walking in a gay neighbourhood because his assailants might assume that any man walking in a gay neighbourhood is homosexual. If this heterosexual man could provide evidence that the assailants were motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, then he might be able to make a case for prosecuting the assault as a hate crime.
2. Legitimate vs. Illegitimate Forms of Discrimination
So, if these laws are not intended to pick out a kind of person, but are instead intended to pick out a kind of discrimination, why is it important to distinguish between kinds of discrimination? The kind of discrimination picked out distinguishes between when unequal treatment is acceptable and when it is not. Lilly is mistaken in his interpretation of "true equality," [2] and he does not seem to understand the distinctions made by the Human Rights Act. Lilly believes:
true equality… would simply state that all people are created equal and should be treated equally before the law.
It would do away with all those special privileges and would re-establish a unique standard for all Canadians.
The Act maintains a single standard that is applicable to all Canadians. It does not replace "true equality" with special rights for special groups. Rather, the purpose of the act is to distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate forms of discrimination. Once these forms are distinguished from one another, all groups are protected from illegitimate forms of discrimination.
The reason it is necessary to specify the prohibited forms of discrimination is that we think all are equal, but also admit there are legitimate reasons for treating some people unequally in some circumstances. For example, if I were to apply for a job as a surgeon, the hospital to which I applied would have legitimate grounds for discriminating [3] against my application: namely, I have no medical training whatever, let alone surgical training.
The legitimate grounds for discrimination are numerous and so it would be cumbersome to attempt to codify each of them into law. It is much less cumbersome to simply codify the prohibited grounds that do not constitute a legitimate reason for discriminating against a person. Non-discrimination laws simply state that x-basis is not a legitimate grounds for treating some unequally. Usually these particular reasons are specified because historically some people (perhaps most) did believe these to be legitimate grounds for discrimination.
3. In Sum
Non-discrimination laws do not distinguish kinds of persons or social groups; they distinguish kinds of discrimination. The kinds of discrimination distinguished in non-discrimination laws specify illegitimate bases for unequal treatment. These distinctions are necessary because, while we believe all should be equal under the law, we also recognize there are some legitimate reasons to treat some unequally under certain circumstances. Non-discrimination laws specify criteria that are illegitimate considerations for differential treatment. Once non-discrimination laws have specified illegitimate criteria for differential treatment, these standards are applicable to all Canadians. Non-discrimination laws do not create multiple standards applicable to only some Canadians. Instead, they create a single standard that is applicable to all Canadians.
Related Links
Dented Blue Mercedes on Bill C-389
A Globe and Mail article suggests the Bill will not pass the Senate.
TransGriot discusses the Bill here and here.
Shakesville on the Bill's Passing the House, includes a list of senators in case one wants to write to voice support for passing the Bill in the Senate, too.
Feminist Philosophers has a brief discussion of the Bill here.
[1] 'Cis' is a Latin prefix meaning "on this side" or "on the same side;" 'Trans' means "across" or "on the opposite side of." 'Cisgender' and 'cissexual' are adjectives for those who are not transgender or transsexual. So just as someone who was assigned one sex at birth, but comes to identify and live as a member of the other sex, is called a 'transsexual' (because they have crossed from one sex to the other), someone who lives and identifies as the sex they were assigned at birth is called a 'cissexual.' This definition comes from here and here. There is also an entry on Wikipedia here, and an explanation of why 'cisgender' is not an insult here.
[2] I am not even going to get into the problematic assumption that "true equality" requires treating everyone exactly the same. There is no single "true equality," instead there are a number of different ways to understand equality. I will not enter this debate here, but for more information on the varieties of equality, see this entry in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. I don't feel the need to address this issue, because I have already demonstrated that the law does not rely on classes of persons or differential treatment for those classes.
[3] 'Discrimination' has several meanings. In one sense of the term (the one I am using here) 'discrimination' simply means to distinguish between two things. In the other sense of the term, 'discrimination' means to treat someone unfairly on the basis of some bias or prejudice. See here for more precise definitions.