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"Freedom!" Their Battle-Cry: 1863 Poetry For African American Soldiers
Poetry has many form and uses, and this writing form has legendarily been used to celebrate heroes. Some of the earliest epics in World History – Homer's Iliad and Odyssey – were crafted in poetry form. Through meter, rhythm, and … Continue reading
Slaves and Sailors in the Civil War
The enlistment of African Americans as soldiers in the United States Army during the Civil War is a well-examined topic, but less appreciated is the story of freedmen and former slaves as sailors in the navy. Wartime experiences of these … Continue reading
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The Cosmopolitanism of the Union Army: What Did It Mean?
I was recently assessing the demographic makeup of Union and Confederate armies in my Civil War and Reconstruction class when one of my students asked a thought-provoking question: "What percentage of the Union Army was northern, white, English-speaking, and native-born?" … Continue reading
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Water Dispensing Stations Changes
Please be advised changes are coming to the Smart Cards used at both the existing water dispensing stations: Rabbit Lake Road Water Station and Evergreen Water Station. Current water cards will need to be replaced on or after May 12, 2017. New Smart Cards will be issued at City Hall for a onetime fee of $25. For existing water card holders who have paid a $10.00 deposit on the old card, there is a one time fee of $15 for the new replacement card. New customers must purchase a water card at a cost of $25. The new water cards will be available for purchase at City Hall after May 12th.
The cost of water remains the same ($4.25 per cubic meter), it is only the water card and cost of the card that is changing. This change comes with the installation of new water dispensing units at both water dispensing stations. The installation will take place on May 11, 2017 and both of the water dispensing stations will be out of service for the day on May 11. With new units in place, it is anticipated the water service will be more reliable for our customers.
Questions about the water cards can be directed to a Customer Service Representative at City Hall, 467-2000. For water dispensing station issues, contact Ray Lindquist, Water and Wastewater Division Team Leader, 467-2149, or Biman Paudel, Water Wastewater Division Lead, 467-2296.

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This is less of a question and more a series of observations. When I was first exposed to the ReST API, I thought it might be a good option for designing UI components to be used within Content Server. The main problem is authenticating between them. That is, if you are logged into the CS UI, you are not logged into the ReST API. In theory, if you have the LLCookie for one, you have the authentication for the other. I verified this by taking the HTTP_COOKIE value from my UI browse request in CS Builder, performed a Web.Escape on the string, then pasted the escaped string into my otcsheader in my Advanced REST Client for Chrome. That worked!
So why do I say not to pursue this (for the record, the response from developers at the Partner Deep dive suggested the same)? The LLCookie is an HTTP-only cookie (or if it isn't it damned well should be). Javascript won't have access to it, so your ReST client wouldn't either.
I did consider that perhaps the key was to always authenticate with the REST API first, then somehow push that token to the LLCookie. So far, I haven't found a way of creating HTTP only cookies from Javascript and from a quick scan of Stack-Overflow, it looks like you shouldn't be able to do this.
Theoretically, a REST client developer might do a hybrid solution. After getting the authentication token, perhaps encrypting it some more and putting it in a regular cookie and customizing the standard ExecuteWithLogin on the Request handler object to grab that, decrypt it, and store it in LLCookie going forward. That is, the ReST client is the gatekeeper of authentication, and CS UI is the slave. It strikes me that this would be a more invasive customization than just doing what you need as a module containing web-lingos, and by exposing the authentication token, even encrypted, adds on to your security woes.
So, it appears that as cool as the ReST API is (I've been having a lot of fun playing with it, BTW), for folks who use the standard UI, offer them changes using Web Reports, ActiveViews, Appearances, or good old-fashioned Oscript :) If I'm talking complete smack, I hope someone points it out.
You write about the authentication problem only. I see it exactly the other way round. In comparison with SAP, Oracle or SharePoint portals, the CS as an application portal has a huge benefit - you log in to the CS and you get the ticket for the REST API "automatically". No problem with a second login and configuring SSO. In other portals you'd have to build the trust with the CS somehow first to enable SSO, or implement impersonation, or suffer the second login to the CS.
You need nothing so complicated as you described. You can have the OTCSTicket (LLCookie) available on the web page as
window.otcsticket, for example, as noted here. Now you'd have do it by your WebLingo, which is surprisingly easy - one line of code. but I expect it available on every page generated by some common WebLingo in the future.
Generally, I agree that there are other tools better for the CS UI customization, which you listed. The classical CS UI pages are based on the server-side page generation and there are extensibility point available when following this scenario. When you create an extension working as a browser application talking to the server by REST API asynchronously when necessary, it may not fit with the rest of the functionality. I don't say that it should be avoided; I believe that there are extensions (facets) where REST API has advantage. You should have a look what you want to achieve and sometimes use the server-side CS UI extension hooks or buy ActiveViews, which leverages them, but sometimes use jQuery + REST API, if it benefits the goal.
For quick changes to the CS UI, I have used jQuery within an appearance. I am curious though if embedding the otcsticket anywhere which is exposed to the javascript API makes the service vulnerable to cross-scripting (i.e. malicious code in an html posting).
If you already have an appearance (WebLingo) with jQuery, you can add this line there:
<script type="text/javascript">
Supported by your utility function like the following one. A function like this should be added to a core ospace; RESTAPI, CSUI or WEBLL. More about this below.
object MYOSPACE::Utils
string function GetOTCSTicketForRequestHandler(Object requestHandler)
// As soon as the REST API uses its own ticket, this will change
return requestHandler.fCookieData(requestHandler.fCookieName)
Having the OTCSTicket exposed to JavaScript on the page makes neither the page nor the REST API vulnerable to the XSS. What does it mean having the OTCSTicket exposed to JavaScript then? If you have a page vulnerable to then XSS and the attacker gains access to it, they will be able to steal one more piece of information - the OTCSTicket.
Again, the reason why the REST API may not be the universal way to extend the classical CS UI is not the authentication, but the different nature of web applications based on server generated pages and web applications running in the web browser using REST APIs.
Quick question on your response: I had no idea that Oscript could be exposed in an Appearance (I'm talking core Content Server Appearances, not custom web-lingo), or are you suggesting an edit to one of the weblingo files used by apeparances?
I might've confused in with the appearances, which use the technique of injecting a header component on the pages, but I'm not sure if you can use WebLingo in there.
This would be the way how to do it in your module: orphan WEBNODE:HTMLComponents and point it to your WebLingo file. Set features of the orphan similarly to APPEARANCES:Appearance Header Component. The HTML fragment generated by the WebLingo will appear on every page, where the header is enabled in the GUI components of the request handler.
Ha! I thought orphaning would come into this sooner or later :)
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THE granddaughter of a banksman who cleared the Box railway line is trying to find descendants of his co-workers to find out more about his work.
Anne Coates, of Frome Road, Southwick, never got to meet her grandfather, Alfred Charles Cousins, as he died before she was born.
Mr Cousins was born on July 1, 1890 in Westwells, near Corsham, and worked as a railway lengthsman, or banksman as it was called locally, on the stretch of railway line at the Box tunnel, between Bath and Chippenham.
Mrs Coates, 75, said: "Apparently Alfred Charles was a very closed man and didn't tell my dad much about his work, but I'd love to find out more about it.
"I do know that there were some real horrors attached to working as a banksman in those days.
"One gruesome story was that someone walked under a train in the tunnel and my grandad and his gang had to clear the remains from the track."
Mr Cousins died on August 4, 1938, the same day that Mrs Coates' mum and dad got engaged, before they married on December 26 later that year.
Mrs Coates' dad, Alfred Henry, served in the 8th Army Catering Corps throughout the Second World War, his brother Vern in the RAF and Gerald in the Navy, and all returned home unscathed.
Mrs Coates added: "The photo of the three boys with their mother and sister was taken on their safe return from conflict, so would probably have been in the early summer of 1945 or 1946.
"The group photo of the family was taken about 1930, with Alfred Charles middle back, dad Alfred Henry to his right and wife Florrie to his left.
"The grey-haired lady on the far right is Aunt Polly, and then to her left Vernon, Gerald and Freda.
"We would love to know if anyone recognises a relative among the other workmen standing in the picture with Alfred Charles, it would be lovely to put names to faces."
If you know anyone in the pictures, contact Mrs Coates on (01225) 712239.


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Live At The End Of All Things - 1 Peter 4:7-11
Are you living a grateful life? If not, ask yourself if you are living only for yourself. Are you living a life of hospitality? If not, ask yourself if you are living just to serve yourself. Peter exhorts us to live with a sense of urgency, understanding our time is short. Therefore, we must be diligent in prayer, love each other more deeply, be hospitable to one another without complaining. Serve one another with the gifts we have been given, speak the Word of God so that in all things God through Jesus may be praised and glorified.
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RLS reached the Pacific Transfer Station near Counsil Bluffs on the eastern bank of the Missouri on Thursday night, 21 August 1879. Here he joined a Union Pacific 'emigrant train': left on Friday evening, 22 August, and crossed the Missouri to Omaha, Nebraska; then all Sunday and Monday travelled through Wyoming and then across the Rockies. He was taken ill at Laramie, Wyoming.
Bitter Creek is in SW Wyoming near Rock Springs.
At Ogden, Utah, he changed to the Central Pacific Railroad.
[Dots between square brackets indicate cuts made by Sidney Colvin. For full, correct and critical edition of this letter, see Mehew 3, 647.]
To William Ernest Henley [Colvin 1911, 1, pp. 284-285]
Crossing Nebraska [Saturday 23 August 1879].
My dear Henley,
I am sitting on the top of the cars with a mill party from Missouri going west for his health.Desolate flat prairie upon all hands.
Here and there a herd of cattle, a yellow butterfly or two; a patch of wild sunflowers; a wooden house or two; then a wooden church alone in miles of waste; then a windmill to pump water.
When we stop, which we do often, for emigrants and freight travel together, the kine first, the men after, the whole plain is heard singing with cicadae. This is a pause, as you may see from the writing.
What happened to the old pedestrian emigrants, what was the tedium suffered by the Indians and trappers of our youth, the imagination trembles to conceive.
This is now Saturday, 23rd, and I have been steadily travelling since I parted from you at St. Pancras.It is a strange vicissitude from the Savile Club to this;
I sleep with a man from Pennsylvania who has been in the States Navy, and mess with him and the Missouri bird already alluded to. We have a tin wash-bowl among four. I wear nothing but a shirt and a pair of trousers, and never button my shirt. When I land for a meal, I pass my coat and feel dressed. This life is to last till Friday, Saturday, or Sunday next. It is a strange affair to be an emigrant, as I hope you shall see in a future work. I wonder if this will be legible; my present station on the waggon roof, though airy compared to the cars, is both dirty and insecure. I can see the track straight before and straight behind me to either horizon.
Peace of mind I enjoy with extreme serenity; I am doing right; I know no one will think so; and don't care. My body, however, is all to whistles; I don't eat; […] but, man, I can sleep. The car in front of mine is chock full of Chinese.
Monday [25 August]
What it is to be ill in an emigrant train let those declare who know. I slept none till late in the morning, overcome with laudanum, of which I had luckily a little bottle. All today I have eaten nothing, and only drunk two cups of tea, for each of which, on the pretext that the one was breakfast, and the other dinner, I was charged fifty cents […]. Our journey is through ghostly deserts, sage brush and alkali, and rocks, without form or colour, a sad corner of the world.
I confess I am not jolly, but mighty calm, in my distresses. My illness is a subject of great mirth to some of my fellow-travellers, and I smile rather sickly at their jests.
We are going along Bitter Creek just now, a place infamous in the history of emigration, a place I shall remember myself among the blackest. I hope I may get this posted at Ogden, Utah. […]


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Dr. Agret A. Mackay, after completing his secondary school education at Montreal High School, entered the Faculty of Medicine of McGill University from which he graduated in 1913. Following two years' internship at the Royal Victoria Hospital, he went overseas with the 42nd Battalion, Black Watch (R.H.R.) of Canada as senior medical officer. On his return to Montreal, Dr. Mackay entered private practice as a neuro-psychiatrist and became medical director of the M.A.A.A. He was consultant in neurology at the Montreal General and Verdun Protestant Hospitals, as well as being medical director of the Montreal Forum in which capacity he was club physician to the Montreal Maroons, and later the Canadians. (Canadian Medical Association Journal v. 63, pg. 415, 1950)
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Episode 25: Powerful Stuff | Scryer's Gulch
When John returned to his own back parlor, Rabbit was gone, off to make a final round before bed; Mrs Smith dozed in her chair, her darning still in her lap; and Jamie fidgeted anxiously on the hearth rug with his soldiers. John woke Mrs Smith with a gentle, "Now, Minnie, it's past your bedtime, go on up, I'm home now."
Once alone, Jamie and his father avoided looking at one another, John preferring the flicker of the lamp flame, Jamie the pile of deceased tin men he stirred with one finger. "I hear," John began, "that you picked up something maybe you shouldn't have, son."
"Like what?" said Jamie, giving him a brief sideways glance.
"Like a nugget of hermetauxite."
Jamie drew his eyebrows down in a way that reminded John of the boy's mother. "I ain't picked up any nugget, Pa." John said nothing in response. He kept a steady gaze on the boy, waiting him out; Jamie was an honest kid. Sure enough, when he couldn't stand it any more, he burst out, "Aw, Aloysius peached on me!"
"He did no such thing. Silent as the grave, or silent as the grave should be for once. Jamie, where did you get it? You're not in trouble, now, tell me the truth."
"I found it in the street by the ethergraph office," he mumbled. "Can I have it back? It don't belong to anyone, it was just lyin there in the street, so now it's mine."
"How long ago?"
"I dunno. Just before school started, I guess. Can I have it back?"
John leaned over and put a hand on his son's shoulder. "James, this is important." The boy blinked, somber and troubled at the sound of his full name. "I want you to think. Do you...have you fallen asleep and woken up some place else, ever?"
Jamie looked at the little soldier in his hand. "Maybe."
"Tell me, son."
"I was...I fell asleep in the hayloft down to Mr Parson's..."
"I woke up in my room."
John nodded, and let out a breath; it was just as Annabelle Duniway had said. "This was the day of the schoolhouse vandalism, wasn't it?"
"Did Georgie Prake say I done it? Because I didn't, Pa! I swear I didn't!"
"No, Georgie hasn't said a word. You know that hermetauxite is powerful stuff in some hands, don't you?"
"You sound like Miss Duniway," glowered Jamie.
"You'd do yourself a good turn to listen to her," said his father. "She knows a thing or two, I do believe. It's powerful stuff, hermetauxite. I think that nugget..." He trailed off, unsure how to explain it to the boy. "Let me just say this, Jamie. That nugget is not a toy. It's not even a proper nugget of hermetauxite."
"It looked like one."
"Well, it isn't." John took the soldier out of the boy's hand, gaining his complete attention. "Listen, son. You can't have that nugget ever again. No one can. It's dangerous. You can't tell anyone about it, or whether you had it or not, or what it might have made you do. Not even Aloysius. The only person you can talk to about it is me, and Miss Duniway, and then only in private. You hear?"
"Yes, sir," said Jamie, eyes wide. "You...you think it made me do that to the schoolhouse?"
"I don't know. Perhaps. If you did, we'll deal with it later. Now you go on up to bed. Skedaddle."
John watched his son climb the stairs and returned to his pondering. Annabelle was on to something, and he was on to her. He'd said more than he probably should have said to Anatole Prake; he'd certainly gone beyond the bounds of what he'd promised Annabelle. What would John tell Prake in the morning?
John decided to tell the Mayor nothing more, and sent Jamie to the Prakes with his excuse. On the way to the Prakes' front door, the boy met Amelia and Georgie, heading off to his first day of school since his disgrace. "Hey, Georgie--" Jamie began, but the other boy turned his stolid back and stomped off to school without a word; Amelia shrugged apologetically and trailed after her twin. Jamie sighed, knocked on the Prakes' door, and delivered the message to their housekeeper, Mrs Jenkins. He continued on to the schoolhouse.
After his conversation with his pa, Jamie didn't know what to think. Had he vandalized the school? How could he have done it and not remember? And here Georgie hadn't said a word against him, and had gotten the punishment to boot--if you could call being kept out of school "punishment."
"I'd surely like that for a punishment," he muttered to himself as he entered the schoolhouse just in time for class. He sat down on his usual bench next to Georgie, who again pointedly turned away. "Aw, come on, Georgie!" he whispered.
Miss Duniway cut him off; the school day began.
Annabelle decided not to mention Georgie's return to class, a decision that seemed to relieve him. She'd expected that he might be belligerent or intimidated, but to her own relief, Georgie quickly reverted to winking and making faces at Lily Bonham. He completely ignored his bench mate.
The real change had come over Jamie Runnels. He sat beside Georgie, subdued but not surly, sending both her and Georgie anxious, guilty looks. John must have told him, she thought, but how much? Another visit to the jail was in order. When the school day ended and Lily Bonham finished cleaning the erasers, that's just where Annabelle headed.
Through the window she could see Simon Prake in earnest conversation with an angry Sheriff. The bell over the door jangled sharply as she entered, but didn't drown out Simon's final remark: "--continue giving you her ethergrams in good conscience!"
ooh! I'm glad it's back! And
I'm glad it's back! And so nicely done.
Ooooh things are getting
Ooooh things are getting serious now. The sheriff is going to find out just how much trouble investigating on a hunch can be.
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the joyness of the joy! It is
the joyness of the joy!
It is overwhelming.
Glad it's back!
the sheriff is in for it...
Yay for the convienently
Yay for the convienently overheard conversation! Yeehaw! So easy to get back into this
Ur doin it wrong
While this is a terribly entertaining romp, and quite on par with the CFD of the history (which we all loved, despite your deprication of it), it makes for a poor excuse for a soap opera. First off, the plot is actually progressing with each chapter. Second, nobody (yet) is secretly in love with their half sibling by the rival and hated enemy of their shared parent. Third, there are no entire episode long pauses in action because someone asked someone else a question the first someone can't (or won't) answer.
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If your home is a larger than average property, and you are looking for a spectacular conservatory to make the most of its grandeur, then gable-end conservatories are the perfect solution for your home improvements. These stunning additions have all the practical space that you would get from the Edwardian design, but have the visual impact of a roof which emulates the end of a house, creating a beautiful style to complement your architecture.
Bespoke Conservatories
As conservatory specialists, we work with the very best designers, meaning our conservatory collection also includes the option of a bespoke conservatory. If you need a new living space which makes the most of an awkward area in your home, or you are looking for a larger than average conservatory, our designers will help you by creating the perfect structure to meet your every requirement. These conservatories are ideal.
Many people like the idea of a traditional extension, with the privacy and durability it offers, but not the price tag or the disruption of the build. Our orangeries are the perfect solution. With more brickwork than standard conservatories, these structures offer sturdiness and privacy. Yet, with more glazing than a traditional extension, they provide a simpler installation and are far more cost effective. Orangery conservatories are the best of both worlds.
Conservatory Roofs
Abbey offer a broad variety of conservatory roofs to its customers, providing them with plenty of choice for their home expansion projects. Our products are of the highest quality and have been sourced from the best UK suppliers and manufacturers.
Our conservatory roof systems excel when it comes to performance, providing excellent energy efficiency and first class security for our customers' homes.
Solid Conservatory Roofs
A solid roof conservatory will give you the comfort and privacy you need, while making your new extended space light and bright enough that you won't feel enclosed. At every step of the way, we'll be on hand to help you choose the right customisation features – resulting in a solid roof conservatory that complements the appearance of your property.
Tiled Conservatory Roofs
Homeowners are increasingly turning to the tiled conservatory roof as a way of solving their expansion problems. If you are running out of room and want to create an additional space at an affordable price, contact the Abbey Conservatories team for advice, to arrange an appointment or get a free quotation for your project.
Best Quality Installations from Abbey Conservatories
When you select Abbey Conservatories for your home improvements, you can rely on the quality structure to endure for long periods of time and to successfully add value to your property. This means that you will benefit from the high standard of conservatory that will be an investment for years to come.
Our conservatories provide a quality home improvement option in which our highly skilled team will install expertly. Each conservatory offers efficient Windows Energy Ratings meaning that they are energy saving and will keep your home warm.
We also ensure that all of our conservatories provide you with the peace of mind that your home is safe and secure, with advanced locking mechanisms provided by Yale integrated into each conservatory. It's simple to choose a conservatory to provide you with a cost-effective and stylish home improvement that promises longevity and endurance.
Conservatories Accredited by the Double Glazing Network
We are extremely proud of the brilliant feedback and reviews that our conservatories get from our customers. We are accredited by the Double Glazing Network which is an added assurance for all of our clients who are safe in the knowledge that we provide a professional and quality service with the outcome consisting of outstanding results.
In order to receive the Double Glazing Network accreditation, we underwent an assessment in order to meet the stringent requirements and criteria. Therefore we are confident that if you choose Abbey Conservatories for your home improvement project, you won't be disappointed. Our conservatories are designed with expertise, installed professionally and always with the customer in mind.
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We provide bespoke conservatory prices for your home improvements which are accessible on our smart online designer tool. Simply enter your specifications into the system and we'll do the rest.
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Home Service Oil to Launch Sustainability Program at Express Mart Sites
BARNHART, Mo. — Home Service Oil Co. is teaming up with GreenPrint and the Arbor Day Foundation to launch a reduced emissions program at its nine Express Mart locations.
The turnkey sustainability program is set to launch in March. The program will benefit consumers of Jefferson County, Mo., by reducing their tailpipe emissions on all grades at the pump and later. It will also reduce emissions on the products inside the store and to whole distribution.
Emissions are reduced through GreenPrint's proprietary platform and investments in local, regional and global certified carbon reduction projects that sequester carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. The program does not require any new hardware or software, new tanks or new equipment.
"As we continue to strengthen the Express Mart and Home Service Oil brand, we're thrilled to partner with GreenPrint to support these efforts while making a community impact and giving back," said Home Service Oil Co. President Zach Mangelsdort. "Our mission is to leave a lasting impact and keep our loyal customers, and our new program with GreenPrint will help us to do so."
Based in Barnhart, Home Service Oil Co. provides oil and gas services. It operates nine convenience stores under the Express Mart banner across Jefferson and Washington Counties.


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Short answer: yes. But then I would say that. Let me expand…
The start of a new year is always a time for predictions, and it's always the time that people start looking for a new job! The UK economy is expected to strengthen further in 2015, albeit perhaps not as much as was previously forecast, and, along with it, the permanent recruitment market. Market research company Key Note estimates recruitment will see growth of 16.3% from 2014 levels until 2018, mostly driven by the private sector.
Organisations are boosting their HR departments in preparation for increased hiring
I also picked up on an interesting tidbit from LinkedIn at the end of last year – it published the most in-demand skills in the UK in 2014, based hiring and recruiting activity on the professional network. Coming in at number 17 was 'recruiting' – a sign that organisations are boosting their HR departments in preparation for increased hiring in the coming year.
Along with all this is the continuing and well-documented skills shortage in certain areas – most notably in STEM careers – plus, the perennial issue of attracting the wrong type of candidates, which slows up the recruitment process.
Competition for the right people is going to be fierce in the coming months and recruitment is now a dynamic environment where online search, social media and even the device employees are conducting their job search on all come into play. Long gone are the days of the 'spray and pray' approach – putting ads in newspapers and hoping the right people applied. Even online job boards, that for some industries still have a role to play, are now only part of the process.
Like consumers looking into a big purchase, candidates will have done their research online. A recruitment content strategy means that when the talent you need are ready to embark on a job search, you are already on their radar.
Recruitment content marketing: what sort of content do you need?
Content isn't just words on a page or a website. Communicating your employee value proposition (EVP) can be done across a variety of mediums: text, images, infographics, video, or social media posts. Content 'types' could include case studies about people already in roles that you are hiring for; blogs about company culture; or thought leadership articles from senior management. You've also got to bear in mind that these days, candidates aren't always sitting at a PC when they're conducting their job search. According to Enhance Media (Dec 2013):
- 7 out of 10 people have already searched for jobs on a mobile device
- 72% of jobseekers want to receive career information via their mobile device
Someone searching via their smartphone may not want to read through a text article, but may stop to view a video case study about a job they are interested in.
Start with strategy
Every content marketing campaign needs to start with a strategy – simply publishing articles or uploading videos without any thought behind who might be seeing them and how they tie in with your recruitment objectives can be a waste of resources.
Long gone are the days of the 'spray and pray' approach
A strategy starts by defining a clear vision of what your recruitment strategy goals are and the EVP you want to communicate. This is key to building the right content for your recruitment marketing.
The next vital step is to identify the sort of candidates you want to attract – your 'personas'. The process of creating your personas is a chance to explore the sort of candidates you want to attract (there will be more insights into how to create your candidate personas on our next blog).
Recruitment content marketing that works
Taking our client Shell as an example, since January 2014, Southerly has worked on the design and implementation of a content strategy with two key goals: to improve the strength of Shell's brand among job seekers; and to attract previously unengaged, passive candidates. A key objective is to attract top graduates.
To date we've published 31 stories on a range of themes that focus on highlighting Shell's people and the impact they make. In particular, the message to young job seekers is that they will be doing real work from day one and making a difference.
Our content and overall approach has increased traffic numbers to the feature story section of the careers page, and more importantly, driven engagement. Compared to 2013, the Shell careers site bounce rate has dropped by 20%, while the average number of pages visited has risen by a third. They are more engaged on the website which means they are more engaged in Shell. Applications have remained strong, while members of Shell's 'Talent Community' – an online database of interested candidates – has grown through persistent engagement.
Measurement is key if you are using content as part of a recruitment strategy. Ultimately, you want to attract the right people to apply for your vacancies. But are there other interim steps you want them to take in order to keep your company front of mind for when they are ready to look for a new position, such as subscribe to your company blog or sign up for your talent community? Goals such as this are measurable and can form the basis of your KPIs to measure the effectiveness of your recruitment marketing campaign.
We've got lots more coming this month about the nitty gritty of recruitment content marketing. If you want a fresh approach for your recruitment efforts in 2015, stay tuned!


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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (£41.49, Amazon) Years in the making, Metal Gear Solid V proved to be worth the wait. Simply put, this is one of the best games ever made, combining a host of different playing styles and approaches into one of the most complete, reactive and personal gaming experiences you could ever have.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (£49.99, Game) With a relatively small team and budget, Polish developers CD Projekt Red pulled this particular rabbit out of the hat to the surprise of many this year. A role-playing game of incredible scope and ambition, the fact it came from a development minnow makes it all the more remarkable.
Bloodborne (£42, Tesco) Strange, unnerving and violent, Bloodborne isn't a game for everyone. But those who let the atmosphere of this PS4 exclusive wash over them are rewarded with an unforgettable experience - and a very hard game.
Shovel Knight (£15.99, Amazon) Taking inspiration from the games of the 80s and 90s - with a modern twist - Shovel Knight has won its share of fans worldwide this year. A platformer in the classic vein, the literal shovel-wielding knight is sure to be talked about for years to come.
Super Mario Maker (£48.99, Game) You can make (and play) your own Super Mario levels, if not your own Super Mario game, and you can do it intuitively and easily - no prior experience necessary. Nothing else needs to be said.
Kerbal Space Program (£29.99, Steam) Exploring space has everyone interested these days, and with Kerbal Space Program everyone can do it. It looks cute and silly - and it is - but the basis of the game is very real science, meaning it's a game that combines learning and fun.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 (£42, Tesco) Forget FIFA this year - PES is the footie game of choice in 2015. It might not look the part, and it doesn't have official kits and team names, but it's a far better game of football than anything else in recent years.
Forza Motorsport 6 (£39.42, Amazon) If you're a petrol head, you could do a lot worse than picking up Forza Motorsport 6. As well as offering an incredibly realistic take on motor racing, it's the last time you'll be able to hear Hammond and May representing Top Gear.
Batman: Arkham Knight (£42.99, Game) Who doesn't want to be the Batman? Nobody, that's who. Batman: Arkham Knight has been called the best Batman simulator ever made, and who are we to argue? Just remember to sing the classic TV show theme while playing.
Her Story (£4.99, Steam) A total, out-of-nowhere surprise, Her Story is a unique mystery game that relies on your own curiosity and creativity to solve the conundrum in front of you. Ever wanted to participate in your own Murder, She Wrote? Here's a game for just that.


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Quirky chai cafés in India like Chaayos are now replacing the dominance of Coffee shops like Starbucks, Barista and most notably Café Coffee Day. Established in 2012, Chaayos boasts of close to 40 stores and hopes to expand to 75 outlets by mid-2018.
Owned by Sunshine Teahouse, Chaayos has opened stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. Bengaluru based Chaipoint and Mumbai based Tea-trails are the local competitors in the market.
Unlike Chaipoint which has 94 stores so far, Chaayos invests in repeat customers. A 24/7 store in Gurugram and 7am stores to serve breakfast are their top-selling retail models.
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Since I was younger I had always wanted to get a whippet, I loved how they looked and loved their personality.
And ever since I got my first whippet that was it, these would always been my dogs.
That being said whippets aren't for everyone.
So how do you know if a whippet is for you?
Do you like skinny dogs?
- If the answer to this is no then the whippet is not the dog for you. Whippets are a naturally skinny breed with a small frame that should not be allowed to become overweight (though this would be a difficult to feat to achieve). Average weight ranges from 20-40 lbs with males weighing more than females.
Do you want a guard dog?
- If so the whippet is definitely not for you. If you are looking for a glorified couch potato/bed warmer then they might be the perfect dog for you. Whippets are gentle dogs and very affectionate, they prefer to be treated as members of the family and can become anxious with separation. The are very good with children. They also are not suited to outdoor living in our climate.
Are you embarrassed dressing your dog in that sweater?
- If so then whippets are not for you in this climate, unless you are planning on moving south. Up here because of their little fat and lack of coat you do need to dress them appropriately for the temperatures which includes sweaters and jackets.
Do you want bragging rights at the dog park for fastest dog?
- Whippets are great for that. At a top speed of 35 mph they are the fastest dog at their size and have the quickest acceleration of any breed. They are built for sprinting, not endurance however so they will tire out faster than your border collies. Whippets require on average 20 minutes of running a day in addition to routine walks. Whippets do have a very high prey drive and caution is needed when letting them off leash that they don't run off.
Do you want an obedience trial champion?
- If so, whippets are not for you. While whippets can be trained they are not one of the smarter dog breeds. They are however great for agility, lure coursing, and fly ball!
Does coat colour matter to you?
- If so perfect! Colour is immaterial and come in virtually any colour. If not then even better, less to worry about when picking out a puppy.
Do you hate grooming your dog?
- If you answered yes that's great. Whippets have a very short coat that requires little maintenance. Beyond brushing their teeth and clipping their nails they are very easy to maintain. They are prone to dental disease and teeth should be brushed daily and like all dogs require nail trims on a routine basis.
I am biased however I think they are great dogs, they are great with my kids and are good with my cats as well. I know not everyone likes their appearance however they truly do make up with it in the their personalities.
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My journey in the travel industry started 30 years ago when I decided to attend Niagara University for Travel and Tourism. At the time I did not realize the vast impact that the industry would have on my life and the life of my clients and my family. I am proud to say that each year I have added another exotic destination to my bucket list. I have extensive travel experiences to Europe including my favorites such as Italy, Paris, London and Ireland, and I have enjoyed traveling with my husband to many all-inclusives and cruising extensively throughout the Caribbean and Hawaii. Most recently I have traveled to Peru, South America and taken a river cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam on AMA Waterways. When I'm not globe-trotting, I enjoy entertaining and cooking for family and friends.
When planning a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, wouldn't you want to sit face to face with an experienced travel professional that has your best interest at heart? You cannot find this on an internet-only travel agency. I have had people spend countless hours viewing many hotels, just to say to me "find me something".
I've been in the travel industry for over 30 years, and hold certifications including Certified Travel Counselor, Destination Specialist, Luxury Specialist, Accredited Cruise Counselor, Sandals CSS Specialist and Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Specialist. I sell both independent leisure travel and also group travel and I specialize in luxury travel.
My favorite vacation destination is Italy, and spending time in Rome, Venice, and Florence. I particularly love the Tuscan region and the food, wine and people that I have met there.
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Just before half-term I asked all Tutor Groups if they would fill a Christmas wrapped shoe box with gifts for more unfortunate children overseas. The national operation is run by the charity organisation Samaritan's Purse.
Mrs Leeds, Year 10 Achievement Leader, decided to go one better and challenged her year to see how many boxes each Tutor Group could produce. The result was amazing! There were quite a few who produced between two and six but the winners by a mile were 10DIT with a fantastic THIRTEEN boxes!
Everyone joined in with the spirit of the occasion and gave so generously. Gifts included toys, jewellery, wrapped sweets, books, stationery, soaps and much, much more. Family members knitted scarves, gloves and hats and some students even brought in their pocket money to help pay for the postage needed for each box. Special thanks to individual students, such as Abbie, Summer and Kayne, who donated so many gifts. Thank you and well done to you all. Mrs Aves, Library Manager.


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Here is where I chronicle my poker adventures on my journey to becoming a competent poker player. Don't expect anything too serious, but wise words from a fool are no less wise.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Traveler's Dilemma
Now think about no limit poker. IF this article is correct, players will always bet the wrong amount at all but the higest level of competition. And even then they might.
What does this mean?
I means that betting the "correct" amount can be enough to outplay our field. Wow. I was hard on myself last night in the Hoy because I bet POT everytime I hit top pair in an effort to avoid variance and players catching up. But do I need to except the fact that I did not maximize my return?
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Nice link, unfortunately broken (but the title let me find it). I think this one works.
As a person with some credentials in the area I'd caution anyone about drawing conclusions about the play of real games from these abstract models.
For instance in the traveler's dilemma, a person whom the man in the street (as opposed to a game theorist) might regard as rational will simply write down the actual value. This is non-optimal in the game sense, since it risks being punished by a low-balling opponent, but few of us would be willing to accept our guaranteed $2 payout from optimal play, when the actual value was something like $80.
The more interesting form of the dilemma is when you play it as a freeroll -- now the theory does make some sense. But, even here, the analysis treats the game as an isolated event, and optimal play in that context does not necessarily match optimal play globally (if we know that a whole sequence of such freerolls will be played with the results publicised, it's not hard to guess that most people will converge on the $100 strategy).
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Try using Pixlr.com Amanda, this is the desktop and mobile App i use, it is free and you can add some amazing filters and colours to your projects.ReplyDelete
LOVING your latest play, i do this all the time and find it a useful tool when not in the mood for paints and to rest my hands :-) xxx
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Sounds like you had fun. This looks fantastic,ReplyDelete
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Fantastic mix of stamping and digital - really cool cards.ReplyDelete
Really fabulous Amanda and love the use of the stamp which I've just got too!ReplyDelete
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Wonderful creations, both are unique, I love your style, that amazing face is grandiose.ReplyDelete
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What a great idea,wonder if it works on I-pad too? Loving these cards and the Liv Tyler stamp ;)ReplyDelete
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gorgeous! And wow, those paints stamp well!!ReplyDelete
loving that app - and that stamp, was in 2 minds about it when I first saw it but think I might stick it on my wish list now.ReplyDelete
This looks fabulous - I've never tried digital. sounds like fun.ReplyDelete
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This looks fabulous - I've never tried digital. sounds like fun.ReplyDelete
Get you with your digital games... she looks stunning. Off to check out the Dylusions-stamping!ReplyDelete


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NNIT wins AEA Award 2015
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We are very proud to announce that NNIT won a prestigious AEA Award (Advertising Effectiveness Award) at an event in Copenhagen for our Playmaker concept.
The prize celebrates the 'market effectiveness' of the Playmaker concept.
The Playmaker concept is a strong differentiator for NNIT and we are very grateful for the reception that it has been received by our customers who are finding it a very valuable tool to reflect on how to play a more active role in delivering real business results.
You can see the nominated brands and shortlist here. The site is in Danish but this award is the Danish equivalent to the British (intl.) IPA Effectiveness Award.
You can also watch VP Lars B. Petersen tell about the Playmaker concept right here.


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text: Featured Article 04 Feb 2014 From cell structure to spinal scaffolding collaboration across key disciplines aims to bring together researchers with biomedical insights to enrich society Monday, 3 February 2014 An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD has opened NUI Galway's €30 million Biomedical Science building that will bring together 300 scientists and researchers. This collaborative approach aims to build on the University's role at the heart of Galway's vibrant medtech sector; one of five global hubs in a market worth €95 billion annually in the EU. The Biomedical Science Building, funded under the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI) and co-funded under the European Regional Development Fund will create a platform for discovery, development and delivery. It will build on the output of NUI Galway's cluster of world-leading biomedical research groups in areas such as regenerative medicine and stem cell research, cancer biology (particularly breast and prostate cancer) biomechanics and biomaterials.Speaking at the opening, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD said "I'm delighted to be here for the opening of this new Biomedical Science building at NUIG. This development will help build on Ireland's reputation as a location for the medtech sector. Already 250 medical technology companies based in Ireland export €7.9bn worth of product annually and employ 25,000 people, and the Government sees this sector as a key driver of economic growth." "The Action Plan for Jobs has delivered on the aim of establishing a Health Innovation Hub and will continue to work with industry to turn more good ideas into good jobs and commercial returns. By bringing the best and brightest together in such an innovative setting there is also real potential here for ground-breaking research to the benefit of humanity" he added.NUI Galway President, Dr Jim Browne said "This building will see innovation in action. Located in Galway, close to nine of the world's ten leading medtech companies, researchers at the Biomedical Science building will work on the science which will address some of today's most pressing biomedical challenges. It is a tangible expression of this University's commitment to providing the human and intellectual capital needed by the medtech sector here in Ireland."NUI Galway Vice-President for Research, Professor Lokesh Joshi said "This new development is the result of excellence and success in biomedical research in NUI Galway for the past decade. It marks the beginning of a new era to find synergies among different groups and will enable us to continue to compete successfully for funding from European and other sources. It will also help researchers focus on translating their research into products for societal benefit." Since the early 2000s the University has developed a complementary range of interdisciplinary research centres and initiatives including: National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science (NCBES) www.ncbes.ieRegenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) www.remedi.ieNetwork of Excellence in Functional Biomaterials (NFB) www.nfb.ieApplied Glycosciences Research Cluster (AGRC) www.agrc.ie/Centre for Chromosome Biology (CCB) www.chromosome.ie/Apoptosis Research Centre (ARC) www.apoptosis.ie/BioInnovate Ireland www.bioinnovate.ieMeTRIC www.metricireland.ie/ These initiatives have resulted in a world-class clinical, research and people infrastructure at NUI Galway. For example, in the last 10 years the University has made over 60 permanent appointments - strategically focussed in the area of biomedical engineering science – across the Colleges of Medicine, Science, Engineering and Business. In addition many hundreds of research students and post-doctoral researchers continue to be attracted to Galway, representing very significant human capital for Ireland and the medtech sector. Through a spirit of discovery and delivery NUI Galway seeks to advance the boundaries of biomedical research and contribute to the international scientific community's quest for knowledge. In so doing, the research outputs will advance clinical trials to improve the quality of life of patients and stimulate enterprise creation, generate high-end sustainable employment and add value to the national economy. For further information contact Tomás Ó Síocháin, Acting Press & Information Officer, NUI Galway on +353 91 493542 or email@example.com About NUI Galway NUI Galway* is one of Ireland's foremost centres of academic excellence. Over 17,000 students undertake an extensive range of studies at the University, which is renowned for the quality of its graduates. NUI Galway is a research-led University with internationally recognised expertise in areas including Biomedical Science and Engineering, Web Science, Human Rights, Marine Science, Energy and Environmental Science, Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy, and Humanities, in particular literature, theatre and Irish Studies. For more information visit www.nuigalway.ie or view all NUI Galway news here. *The University's official title is National University of Ireland Galway. Please note that the only official abbreviation is NUI Galway.


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Today is my dear friend Miranda's birthday. When I scrolled to her profile on Facebook to wish her a quick HBD, I noticed a video in the "music" section of her profile. It was a familiar face that drew me in. It was Nichole Nordeman and her song called, "Sound of surviving" it stopped me in my tracks.
I remember when I first heard that song.
I remember what I felt. I remember how much it encouraged me. I remember how much I needed to hear it in that moment. I clicked the play button and let that song play on repeat.
It turns out I needed to hear it again today.
I don't think those words will ever get old. It's this beautiful, vulnerable, empowering outlook that comes from seeing the purpose in pain. It's about sifting out the meaning and the growth that comes from struggle. It's the perspective that it's …


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Positive Masterminds 2019 UPDATE!
Here at Positive Masterminds we understand the importance of growth. That is an essential component to meeting goals. Since 2019 is right around the corner, we will be conducting interviews with motivational speakers from all over the world ANY My goal for this year is to be able to help you MEET your goals in life.
We added Twitter to the mix to keep you informed! Reach us @1posmind
We have expanded to Youtube and our goal is to post daily!! (I know this is a big goal but it is doable cause we love spreading the word to you!)
Here is our update on Youtube!


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The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA is consulting on plans to launch an index to provide a meaningful measure of local authority financial resilience to reassure to councils who are financially stable and prompt challenge where it may be needed
The index, based on publicly available information, will provide an assessment of the relative financial health of each English council.
Accountancy Daily reports that it will use a range of indicators, including the rate of depletion of resources, level of resources generally, demographic and social services pressures and level of borrowing.
Rob Whiteman, chief executive of CIPFA, said the decision to create the index was a response to the 'unprecedented' financial challenges facing local councils in recent years that are likely to remain well into the next decade.
'Despite the financial strain, councils have been able to deliver core services and manage their balance sheets more actively than other parts of the public sector. But, unfortunately, financial management capabilities and sharing good practice have at times been hollowed out by the repeated need to cut budgets.
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Rihanna and Leo Definitely Probably a Couple
The newest rumor spreading is that Leonardo DiCaprio and Rihanna are dating. Going based on Leo's proven predilection for models, it seemed unlikely until now.
Then – the Daily Mail reported that the pair was seen canoodling at the Up & Down club in Manhattan's West Village on Friday night. Rihanna had arrived from a FENDI fashion week party.
In classic paparazzi-avoidance style, the each left the establishment separately, at around 4:00 AM. We don't care. It was Valentine's Day, and they were together. That's good enough for us!


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Welcome Back Sarah Palin!
Don't you miss those halcyon days when every morning we were treated to some new breaking story detailing the insane antics of Sarah Palin and her family? We were all entertained on a near daily basis as Palin claimed she could see Russia or that the new health care law established "death panels" or when she claimed that Paul Revere was ringing bells and firing musket shots to warn the British during his famous midnight ride. It was hilarious to watch her struggle to name a single newspaper or magazine which she reads, or to name a Supreme Court decision which she disagreed with or to incorrectly explain the function of the Vice President to a 5th grader. Who will ever forget when she abruptly quit her position as Governor of Alaska after having served only half a term and then jumped right into the respectable field of reality television?
Ahhh, those were the days. Unfortunately (for us) however, Sarah Palin's entertainment value came to a seemingly sudden halt last November when she announced that she would not seek the Republican nomination for President of the United States. Not only were we denied a year's worth of belly-ache-inducing laughs, but the late night television talk shows and tabloid newspapers were denied a steady source of material.
But wait!… What's this?… We have breaking Palin news!
We have just learned that Sarah Palin and her handlers have awoken from hibernation, crawled out of their holes and opened their mouths. it seems they are upset about the new HBO movie about The Queen of Quit. They claim that the film titled "Game Change", which features Julianne Moore as Palin, portrays the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee in a harsh and unfair light.
The group of current and former Palin advisers – Jason Recher, Randy Scheunemann, Meg Stapleton, Andy Davis, Thomas Van Flein, Doug McMarlin and Tim Crawford – jointly railed against the film in a conference call with reporters last night. Recher said, "It's a false portrait cobbled together by a bunch of people who simply weren't there." Former Palin spokeswoman Meg Stapleton took aim at author and film consultant Steve Schmidt (A top John McCain adviser) and said, "Steve Schmidt is proud to stretch the truth in his shoot-first style, and this time he has gone too far. He is abusive and abrasive and nothing short of a world class bully." Randy Scheunemann said, "To call this movie fiction gives fiction a bad name."
Those are all very damning comments about the film. Problem is, they are meritless comments. You see, CNN reports that none of them have actually seen the film and they admitted they were making their assessments based largely on the "tone" of the two-minute trailer, which at times portrays Palin as moody, arrogant and unhinged. It should also be noted that the film's production team offered a private screening to Palin and her husband Todd – which they also declined. Sarah Palin said, "I'm really not too concerned about an HBO movie based on a false narrative when there are so many other things that we need to be talking about," Isn't it so Palinesque to comment upon things which one knows little to nothing about?
The film's screenwriter Danny Strong stated in an email to CNN, "We stand by the film as being an accurate and fair portrayal of the events of the campaign. The script is also based on 25 interviews I conducted with members of the actual campaign. Secondary sources include Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue', other books written on the campaign and innumerable newspaper and magazine articles."
"Game Change" will be premiering on HBO on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM EST. Until then, please amuse yourselves with this highlight reel of Sarah Palin's greatest hits.
Please remember to click on the song link below to familiarize yourselves with the tune and to have more fun singing along with today's song parody.
The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald song link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U219P_zs7w
THE WRECK OF THE SARAH L. PALIN (Version Two)
(sung to the Gordon Lightfoot song "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald ")
The legend lives on from the North Slope on down
To the town they call Sandpoint, Idaho
The Heath's one would say, had a daughter that day
Why they kept her, I must say, "I don't know"
They loaded up the truck and they tested their luck
When they moved to Wasilla, Alaska
Sarah enrolled in school and was nobody's fool
On the court they called her "Barracuda".
In 1982 she left for Honolulu
Off to Hawaii Pacific College
She did not last long there nor at anywhere
In her quest for some meaningful knowledge.
She finally did see a journalism degree
After stints at 5 or 6 safety schools
Sometime in between she was a pageant queen
Then she worked in TV for KTUU.
She met up with her fate sometime in '88
When her TV career was a failin'
And everyone knew, as her parents did too
She would soon be the Bride of Todd Palin.
Long before she did wed, she conceived in his bed
That was the end of her abstinency
While laid out on her back, she gave birth to Lil' Track
The result of an unwed pregnancy.
She was now in a lurch cuz of her right wing church
But she carried on without a care
She had a beehive hairdo, but had nothing to do
That all changed when she became the Mayor.
She appointed some crooks then she banned some good books
No one lasted if they weren't on her team
Wasilla's deficit grew, kids fired-up on homebrew
Not to mention the methamphetamine.
She became the next Guv and to show the state love
She proposed to unite remote shore banks
But once in a bind she politely declined
To the bridge she said,"Thanks but no thanks".
John McCain now you see had to choose a VP
His campaign was certainly failin'
He wanted a she that was trés "mavericky"
So he chose Alaska's Sarah Palin.
But poor press reviews of her live interviews
With Couric and Gibson oft replayed
Showed she could not spar with the nightly news stars
Let alone outperform Tina Fey
The election was lost and poor Sarah was tossed
From her seat on "The Straight Talk Express"
She went home and did pose in her new store-bought clothes
But Alaskans were not now impressed
She's no longer a saint due to ethics complaints
She has nobody left now to wink at
Her opinions ignored and her actions abhorred
"Hockey mom" once again is a rink rat
Her career was a blip, it was a sinking ship
Her supporters are jumpin' and bailin'
Her character flaws became the final straw
For the wreck known as Sarah L. Palin
Posted on February 23, 2012, in Sarah Palin and tagged Game Change, HBO, Jason recher, John McCain, Julianne Moore, Sarah Palin, Steve Schmidt, Todd Palin. Bookmark the permalink. 6 Comments.
That was funny; the song. But not funny, to see her return, to try to regain the spot-light.
As usual, Team Grifter Granny goes off half-cocked. Haven't seen the film yet are commenting on it. Let the free PR from the Team's reunion tour screw up her reputation even more. The clown show continues.
Red, White, and Blues
Never mind McCain's lunatic grifter lady on HBO!
February 27 (monday) on PBS: BB King, Jeff Beck, The Allman Brothers' guitarists, Mick Jagger and a few other (unidentified) All Stars at the White House for an evening of American Exceptionalism!
President Obama not much of a blues belter- he should probably stick to Al Green songs- but that's okay!
"In Performance at The White House: Red, White and Blues," scheduled in February as part of Black History Month, featured longtime blues greats BB King and Buddy Guy playing with contemporary musicians Shemekia Copeland, Trombone Shorty, Keb' Mo' and Gary Clark Jr. The evening also recognized the British blues invasion of the 1960s with performances by rock pioneers Jagger and Jeff Beck.
Renowned rockers Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks of the Allman Brothers Band also took part, along with Susan Tedeschi, a blues guitarist and singer who is married to Trucks and forms a Grammy-winning band with him."
Hi Lynnrockets! The cage has been rattled; $arah and her attack dogs are on the prowl. Obviously, there is a lot of truth that will be revealed in the movie Game Change (by the way, damn good book!) that has $arah running scared. Palin and her "brain trust"? were offered a chance by the film's producers to give input, but declined. Now they're crying wolf? TOO BAD! Karl Rove stated in the NYT in an op-ed that no way in hell will there be a brokered convention; I think this was meant to muzzle $arah. I personally think that during the '08 campaign, when McCain's staff went to AK and scrubbed computers, they damn well knew then who they were dealing with then – a loose cannon with no brains! But, it now looks as if $arah's world is ready to implode – the movie release should "sill the dill"! If she gets idears to "go rogue" again, just maybe, some salacious dirt may leak out to silence her once and for all! The Queen Bee may get stung yet; some Judas out there who is close to her may sell her out and collect their thirty pieces of silver! Let's sit back and watch the fun!
The emails from her last weeks in office were released to the public yesterday. I told everyone she was never qualified for VP the moment she was nominated, and her star power would fade once everyone learned all the facts about her. All of you in the Lower 48 now understand why.


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This article originally appeared on VICE ASIA.
Bohemian Rapsody premiered in mainland China over the weekend, with a total of four minutes cut from the film. This was, of course, in accordance with orders from Chinese censors, who decided Freddie Mercury's journey as a gay man was a little fresh for local audiences.
All scenes that directly related to Mercury's coming out were nixed from the Chinese version, while scenes depicting drug use and his diagnosis of AIDS were also missing. Regardless, Chinese audiences flocked to cinemas over the weekend, giving the film a solidly positive four out of five stars on Weibo, by an 80 percent majority.
But not everyone was impressed. Some audience members who had seen the film's western version took to social media to complain that pivotal moments were missing, including Mercury's coming out as bisexual to Mary Austin, his girlfriend at the time.
In addition, Mercury's relationship with his partner, Jim Hutton, was absent, along with a historical photo of them that was removed from the credits. The recreation of Queen's music video for the 1984 Single I Want to Break Free was one of the larger continuous chunks removed, as it depicted men dressed as women.
Feili Xie, gay man from Beijing who'd seen the original told the ABC that: "it is seriously and obviously out of context, where many scenes in the film didn't make any sense at all" and that "the whole film was about telling the audience who Freddie was, and sexuality was a very significant part of his identity, which was completely removed."
Meanwhile, other viewers just seemed appreciative the film was screened at all: "it's really good that Bohemian Rhapsody is being screened in the mainland," wrote one, while others expressed frustration: "why is it necessary to delete gay-related content? Doesn't a person's life... deserve to be complete?"
Fan Popo, a Chinese documentary filmmaker and LGBT activist told CNN that although Bohemian Rapsody was one of the very few western films screened in China this year, it should not be seen as a victory. "If everyone becomes content with this kind of 'victory,' then the whole world will always submit to authority, creators won't be respected and there will be no protection for the interests of the audience," he said.
Although homosexuality has been legal in China for over two decades, references to "abnormal sexual behaviour" were in 2016, including same-sex relationships. The Bohemian Rapsody case is part of a wider effort by Chinese authorities to purge what they see as "inappropriate content."
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The Six Flags Great Escape Resort Extends Closure
The Resort Remains Committed to the Health and Safety of Guests and Team Members
Six Flags Great Escape Resort is temporarily closed. Following local and regional COVID-19 health directives, we will open as soon as it is safe to do so. While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the properties, the safety of our guests, team members, and animals is always our highest priority. We will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation, and follow the most current guidance from federal, state, and local officials.
The Six Flags Great Escape Resort has made generous strides to give back to the community during this challenging time, and has supported local organizations in the following ways:
- Approximately 900 surgical masks were donated to Glens Falls Hospital;
- Free Wi-Fi from the Johnny Rockets Sports Lounge is available to local SUNY Adirondack students who often use the restaurant's parking lot to access online classes and virtual education from the convenience of their cars; and
- The Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark offered the use of refrigerators and freezers to keep additional food fresh for the local Washington County Office for the Aging.
A Message from CEO Mike Spanos About The Coronavirus Pandemic
Dear Valued Guests,
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At this time, shelter-in-place mandates are in effect throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada; therefore, we are delaying the openings or temporarily suspending operations for the following parks until mid-May, or as soon as possible thereafter.
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UC Berkeley senior and environmental economics and policy student Sei Won Lim, who also went by David, died after a motorcycle accident on campus Oct. 17. He was 21.
After the accident, which took place near the Campanile on South Drive and Carillon Road, Lim was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. A ceremony for Lim was held in El Cerrito on Monday morning to honor his legacy.
According to Lim's close friend and roommate, campus senior Aaron Lee, Lim was active in the Asian American Association and Korean American Student Association while at UC Berkeley. Lee added that Lim also played tennis in his free time and maintained a rigorous academic schedule.
"He was the hardest worker I knew," Lee said in a Facebook message. "He embodied the definition of 'rise and grind' and 'get that bread,' constantly staying up late into the early morning studying so he can ace his classes and/or successfully go through his multiple interviews during recruitment season."
Lee described many moments he shared with Lim, reminiscing on an "amazing" trip they took to Los Angeles with a group of friends last winter break. Lee said in a message that even when they were doing something "mundane" together, they had a great time exchanging jokes and stories.
The two had a "moment of bonding" when Lim confided in Lee about his insecurities and worries after losing his mother earlier this year. Lim is an "irreplaceable presence to the community," according to Lee, who added that he is currently feeling sad about losing him.
"My apartment has one less person, my room is now isolated and I see and feel his shadow everywhere, emphasized by the fact that he's not here anymore," Lee said in a Facebook message. "But I also feel proud to have been his friend and to be able to have memories to recall of him in the future."
According to Lim's friend and campus senior Rachel Trujillo, Lim was one of the top posters for the Berkeley meme page. His posts would yield about 45,000 likes, she said.
Even if people didn't know Lim personally, Trujillo said he interacted with and affected the student population in a positive manner through his good spirit, wit and memes. She added that he made many people smile and was an inspiring person to be around.
According to Lee, Lim was loyal, generous and would make his presence known with his friendliness and contagious laughter that could be heard through the walls.
"He always made us feel important and that we had potential," Lee said in a Facebook message. "Even in moments where we hit our respective lows, he would always be there to remind us that we are not our failures; but rather, we are our successes and opportunities."
Contact Stanley von Ehrenstein-Smith [email protected] and follow him on Twitter at @von_ehrenstein.


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Year: 2017
Director: Jonathan Teplitzky
A bloke called Charlie Galbraith frequented my local pub in the late 1970's. Today Charlie would be acknowledged as a semi-functioning alcoholic, but back in those somewhat less enlightened times, he was simply thought of by all and sundry as an old souse. In his cups – Charlie's cups were as bottomless as The Horn of Plenty – he used to recite a mantra, an incantation if you will and it went something like this:
'Old Winnie Churchill, Old Winnie Churchill, Old Winnie Churchill and he lives down south.'
Now, at that time, Old Winnie didn't live down south anymore – as a matter of fact, he'd gone south more than a decade and a half earlier, but no matter, in the slap-happy mind of Charlie, Churchill, the man who led us triumphantly through the dark days of the war, was as tangible as cirrhosis of the liver.
That was the thing about Churchill. He had presence, even when he quite literally, didn't. He was, he is, to use an overused expression, legendary, a status unlikely to be awarded any current politician and certainly not extended to the likes of Bonar Law or Henry Campbell Bannerman.
By way of evidence, despite having assumed room temperature nearly 60 years ago, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill continues to be a regular player in contemporary drama, having been portrayed by, amongst others, such heavy hitters as Albert Finney, Timothy Spall, Brendon Gleeson and er, Christian Slater. Here, it's Brian Cox's turn and arguably, this is the definitive version. He doesn't really look like him but he definitely and comprehensively inhabits the man.
First, the plot. It's a couple of days prior to the Normandy landings and Churchill, who feels he's being sidelined by the combined forces of Eisenhower, Montgomery and Father Time, is totally opposed to the plan. Haunted by the memory of the disastrous Dardanelles Campaign of WW1 – bear in mind that, despite a script penned by renowned historian Alex von Tunzelmann, the recognised facts are casually scrambled for dramatic effect – he raises a number of objections, all of which fall on deaf ears. The message is clear: leave this to the soldiers, Winston, your job is to stand back and lead the cheer squad.
The point here is the old boy's relevance – he questions it at length – and it's the fulcrum on which the movie pivots. Historical events are summarily sacrificed for a study of how the Churchill legend emerged and to what extent the man, despite his many and varied human failings, contributed to its construction. There's plenty of detail in the assembly. We see most of Winston's props – the booze and cigars, the zip up shoes, the homburg, the black dog, bluster and boiler suit. Miranda Richardson as Clemmie, his loyal but far from credulous wife is superb as the voice of reason, reminding Churchill that he's a man as well as a leader, suggesting somewhat subtly that while he was advocating a conflict on the beaches and the landing grounds, he may well have neglected the small matter of the skirmish in their bedroom; despite his macho self-image, asked if he was interested in super sex, Winnie would almost certainly have plumped for the soup. Indeed, there's more than a whiff of guilt and sex floating around, Churchill at one point invoking moony memories of his mother, American beauty Jennie Jerome, a woman said to have had beguiled and seduced numerous desirous upper class twits, engendering, apparently, more animated willie's than Dudley D. Watkins.
As a study of the man and the legend, Churchill works on both counts, entirely as a result of Cox's bravura performance. It's all there – the snuffling, the chuntering, the ego and the whisky – lots and lots of whisky and as such, it's eminently palatable. Not that there aren't any weak links, some of the side action being as shaky as Stevens of that ilk. Specifically, a sub plot involving Churchill's secretary which adds nothing to the story, John 'Mad Men' Slattery, totally miscast as Eisenhower and the scene where Montgomery rallies the troops prior to D-Day, hopelessly compromised by the fact that, presumably for budget reasons, the entire regiment of squaddies would struggle to form a five a side team..
Essentially however, the film is all about Brian Cox and on that basis it's great. Even a cornball scene where WC is on his knees praying to God for rain in order that the invasion can be postponed, laughably trite in most actor's hands, is wholly rescued by the skills of the master technician Cox undoubtedly is. It could have been terrible – it really should have been terrible, but somehow, amazingly, it isn't and works.
'Oh, how I wish I had a drink', Winston exclaims, on the few times in the film when he isn't actually having one. Old Charlie Galbraith, as I recall, used to say exactly the same thing, but because he didn't work on his legacy as avidly as Churchill clearly did – (and also because, outside of the confines of the Burgh Bar Charlie was completely anonymous), history has only bestowed legendary status on one of them. They also serve who only stand and drink, said Milton (nearly). Charlie and indeed old Winnie, would, I'm sure, completely concur.
Might appeal to people who enjoyed:
Young Winston, Our Winston, Your Winston, A'body's Winston.