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By Emma Kaden If you've ever been out and about during Girl Scout Cookie season, you know about the craze—people across the country scrambling to get their hands on a box, if not many, of those delicious sugary treats. But
What happened to "consent of the governed?"
By Emma Kaden "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." — Declaration of Independence President Donald Trump will soon announce his nominee for a new U.S. Supreme Court Justice, and many are wondering
Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner
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An Art School with True American Values
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This President Deserves More Credit Than He Gets
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Another Angle on American Individualism
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How the Other Side Lives
The New York Post recently published an article by Ken Stern, former CEO of NPR, which posed an interesting challenge for citizens to leave their respective liberal and conservative bubbles in order to get to know those from the other
How a Great Nation Endured the Great Depression
Black Thursday, the first day marking the Wall Street Crash of 1929, occurred on October 24th and is recognized as a major catalyst in the 12-year Great Depression. The stock market crash was a result of multiple factors, including excessive
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Families' appeal to visit Imralı rejected
The appeals submitted to the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office by families of Ocalan and the other 3 prisoners in Imrali have been rejected.
The appeal submitted by Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Ocalan's brother Mehmet Ocalan, sister Fatma Ocalan and tutelar Mazlum Dinc submitted through their lawyers to the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office was rejected.
Imrali prisoners Hamili Yildirim, Omer Hayri Konar and Veysel Aktas' relatives; brother Polat Yildirim, brother Ali Konar and sister Sabiha Aslan also appealed through their lawyers, and these appeals were also rejected.
The prosecutor's ofice rejected the appeals citing the "restrictions against convicts" in the "Execution of Sentences and Security Precautions Act No.5275".


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Alexander Hamilton High School
About Us…
Hamilton High School is a multi-cultural high school located on the southwest side of Milwaukee. The Mission of Hamilton High School is to forge partnerships with family and community that guarantee a quality education and celebrate diversity through recognition and support of all students. The ongoing partnerships will enable the students to bridge the gap from school experiences to the world of work, adult roles, and civic responsibility in an ever-changing, technology-driven global community. Alexander Hamilton High School will close the achievement gap and improve student achievement by incorporating research-based teaching and learning strategies. With support and continuous input from families, business, and the community, we will increase the graduation rate and prepare all students to become successful citizens.
Students at Hamilton are encouraged to join an academic program, which includes:
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Valentina LEONCHIK is a professional Belorussian transport economist and transport-planning expert.
Valentina knows transport sector from ground to top, as she started her career as field transport economist planning the depot work processes. Later she was teaching, what brought her as an expert and advisor to Belorussian Parliament. Her competence covers the questions of industry, fuel and energy complex, transport, communications and entrepreneurship. Currently Valentina is deputy chairman of Belorussian Union of Transport Workers.
She was heading the projects in the sphere of public transport and sustainable mobility on harmonization of the legislation of Belarus and the EU in the field of passenger transportation; on communication and cooperation for sustainable regional development with elaboration livable city concept for the city of Novopolotsk; mobility plans principles elaboration for the cities in Belorussia and many other.
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For decades Pearl ECX-905/C Export series has been the strongest name associated with quality and affordability in the package drum set market. The Export series has led the way and set the example of how drum sets are bought and sold in the industry and has evolved into the strongest series ever produced by a drum company.
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Wings (1927)
"Jack Powell had always longed to fly… In every day-dream he heard the whir of wings."
Response to Peary's Review:
Actually, the points made in both of Peary's assessments ring true. While the storyline itself remains as simplistic and cliched as that found in (far too) many silent films, Wellman's overall craftmanship can't be denied — and the aerial sequences are undeniably stunning. Knowing that all the stunts and effects were achieved in real life (no CGI to fall back on!), one simply marvels at the audacity of both Wellman's vision and his intrepid crew (Rogers and Arlen actually learned to fly); viewing the 35-minute "making of" documentary on the recently restored DVD version of the film gives added insights into exactly how risky (and innovative) much of the filming was. Meanwhile, the non-aerial battle scenes are just as impressive, and rival those found in King Vidor's The Big Parade (1925). Regarding the lead actors, I actually find Rogers' performance adequately charismatic, and handsome Arlen's appropriately subdued (especially given that he's holding onto a powerful secret the entire time); poor Bow's character is simply put through the ringer — but so it goes, I suppose, when you'll do anything for your man.
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A no-brainer must – quite possibly being in the top 10 best of silent films.
Regarding Peary's quoted (negative) remarks about this film…I could not disagree more! (It pales in comparison with 'Sunrise'??? He can't be serious!) Coming from someone who is very tough on silents and war films, I feel 'Wings' is quite impressive as both – actually, it has such impact that you shouldn't feel surprised at times if you forget completely that you are watching a silent film. At almost 2 1/2 hours, the time flies by effortlessly. As shot by DP Harry Perry and his considerable crew of cameramen (13 total), 'Wings' – almost shot by shot – is a visual wonder, keeping us in its grip even during low-key sequences. (But, of course, it's Perry's guidance through the 'How did they shoot that?!!' shots that does not fail to astound.)
It's easy to see why Wellman would choose this as his personal favorite among his films – it's just about perfect. Not only does it pack a definite wallop often but it is quite unashamedly heartfelt when it needs to be. (Note, in particular, the easy affection displayed between male characters; note Bow's restraint when she has an easy opportunity to get 'revenge' on Rogers, before deciding against it; not also, in the Parisian cafe zoom shot…don't blink or you'll miss the matter-of-fact lesbian couple as part of the open crowd.)
One has to suspend a touch of disbelief as the film reaches its conclusion – but that's of small importance. 'Wings' delivers from its opening title sequence – and its inter-titles are among the most intelligent and well-written that I've seen for silent films.
The three leads are just fine (each possessing wonderful screen presence) – giving consistently interesting performances.
When films started coming out in VHS format, silent films were not always found as prints that were in great shape. As re-issued last year on DVD, the print available now is pristine and it comes with an excellent score and judicious use of sound effects. For a film made in 1927, 'Wings' remains potent. urgent and simply splendid storytelling.
I also recommend the DVD's 'making of' documentary. The backstory of this film is quite interesting and it's all there in vivid detail.
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Borobudur Temple is one of the finest and most important Buddhist temple complexes in the world, and arguably the single greatest highlight in any trip to Indonesia - it's certainly the most visited tourist attraction in the country. 1,200 years old, it is constructed from more than 2 million stone blocks, and appears as a massive terraced Stupa rising at the top of a small hill, and dominating the plains around it. The design of the temple follows the principles of Javanese Buddhist Architecture, and is a major site for Buddhist pilgrimage from around the world. While the temple now appears to be in excellent condition, it was abandoned and virtually unknown from the 14th to the 19th century, when it was re-discovered in a state of severe decline - several significant restoration projects since have returned it to the excellent condition it is now in, though visitor numbers place pressure on the site.
Crowds descend on the temple in huge numbers, particularly on local Indonesian holidays, so it pays to both avoid these, and get there early in the day to appreciate the sunrise and the relative quietness before the tour buses arrive.
How to Get There
Large cities with international flights near Borobudur are Semarang and Yogyakarta. Both cities serve flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, but Yogyakarta is closer to Borobudur (40 km) than Semarang (90 km). Another city nearby Borobudur is Magelang (17 km) which has a direct bus route to Borobudur. A major railway hub is also only present in Yogyakarta and Semarang. Semarang also has a large port (Tanjung Mas) serving international cruise ships.


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It's been a while since a standard tower desktop PC has darkened my computer testing bench. After all, laptops and hybrids are where all the action is at these days, and when I do review a desktop, it's usually a small-form-factor system, such as the Mac Mini, Alienware Alpha or Intel Compute Stick.
But there are now several very traditional-looking desktops lined up in the CNET Labs. Is it because of a sudden surge in interest in computers that look like they dropped in from 2005? No, it's because the first wave of virtual reality hardware -- the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive -- will only work on computers with desktop-level components. That means anyone interested in VR right now needs to invest in a desktop PC, or one of a very small handful of oversize laptops with desktop parts crammed inside.
Aside from the sticker shock of a $599 Oculus Rift or a $799 HTC Vive, the required PC system specs for these two VR headsets are going to be a major hit in the wallet for anyone who does not have a recently updated gaming desktop. Besides a reasonably current Intel Core i5 or Core i7 CPU, Oculus and Vive require a desktop graphics card -- at least an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290 (and no, for a variety of technical reasons, laptop graphics cards, no matter how powerful, won't currently work).
Fortunately, Oculus has already promised compatible gaming PCs for as little as $999. While VR-ready desktops with high-end Core i7 CPUs and Nvidia 980 or 980ti cards can cost $2,000 or more, the poster child for affordable VR computing is the Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition, a system specifically promoted by both Oculus and Dell as being VR-ready for less.
On its own, this specific configuration is $1,199 in the US, although periodic promotions have dropped it to $999. (The Oculus-compatible XPS 8900 is not currently being sold in the UK or Australia, but that works out to roughly £716 or AU$1,390.) Further, when ordered as part of an Oculus Rift headset bundle, the price drops by $200, and even if you've already ordered your Oculus Rift, you can log into your account and get a promo code for $200 off this configuration, or similar discounts on other VR-ready desktops from Asus or Dell's Alienware brand.
While the XPS 8900 can be configured with a wide range of components, including faster processors, more powerful graphics and solid state or hybrid storage, this model includes a current-gen Intel Core i5-6400 CPU (about as mainstream as you can get), 8GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive and the Nvidia 970 graphics card, all inside a plastic and metal chassis. Non-Special Edition versions go as low as $699 in the US, but those won't work with VR headsets.
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On the upside, it's a decent set of specs for the price, and fine for everyday computing and mainstream PC gaming. The system interior, accessible through a removable side panel, has some room for expansion, including three hard drive bays (just one is used here), four RAM slots (two are filled with 4GB RAM modules), and two extra PCIe slots. Note, however, that the power supply is a 460W one, but that's enough for a Core i7 and GeForce 980 card.
The case feels gigantic, even if Dell calls this a mini-tower (full-size towers are rare these days outside of specialized gaming and design rigs). The black-and-chrome look is generically inoffensive, but the glossy, black plastic front panel and matte-black side panels feel a little mismatched. As we've seen with most modern mainstream desktops, USB and memory card slots are easily accessible on the front panel, while a small indented panel on the top, good for holding USB keys and spare change, offers access to a couple more USB ports and audio jacks. While optical media is relatively rare these days, the system comes with one DVD drive and an extra front panel door for a second drive -- a throwback to the days when people needed not one, but two optical drives in their desktops (and let's be honest, that was usually for copying music CDs).
But is it really ready for VR?
Assuming one doesn't have a compatible desktop PC already, buying into one of the new VR ecosystems isn't going to be cheap. Starting with a $599 Oculus Rift or $799 HTC Vive, a VR-ready computer can cost thousands. It's cheaper to build or upgrade your own not-too-old machine, of course, but having a $999 (after the bundle discount) computer that's ready to roll on day one is tempting.


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Uptown Moving has been helping people relocate since 1901. It wasn't always as simple as pick up and deliver though; we started in 1901 as a simple delivery service and grew from there. In the beginning we did deliveries and relocation for the families who lived by the lakes area of Minneapolis, transferring items and boxes from homes in Minneapolis to summer cottages in the Lake Minnetonka area, more specifically Excelsior bay area. And doing return trips in the fall.
Prior to 1901 Uptown Moving wasn't even an idea. During that time it was a drug store called Backdahls Drug located on Washington Ave. Downtown Minneapolis. Occasionally doing deliveries to customers' homes throughout the Minneapolis area. As times changed so did the business, with the city growing and more and more competition moving in the drug store was no longer in a prime location and competition was growing.
With A long list of costumers and a little ingenuity Backdahls was able to create a service that would become a long lasting and very well known company throughout many different communities. Household moving & Piano Moving. This was accomplished by the use of a simple horse drawn trailer and a two or three man crew.
As with any business Backdahls had to adapt to the changes. Starting out with just a few men and horse drawn trailer-moving foreword to the purchase of the first powered truck in the mid 1920's to better serve the community. Changing the name from backdahls to Uptown Transfer to help people understand that we were the ones to contact for any moving transportation needs. By keeping old clients happy and gaining new ones throughout the years by the mid 1960's Uptown transfer was one of the few Local Moving companies in the Minneapolis market with a reputation of getting the job done right.
By the 1980's the company grew to a fleet of 7 trucks 30 employees a warehouse for long and short term storage. Which brings us to where we are today. 2018, backdahls has changed tremendously over the years. Not only in name. Now going by Uptown Moving & Storage. But in service. Still operating 4 trucks employing 15 -20 employees, still offering great service such as household moving, office moving, Piano moving, packing services, loading or unloading services. Even just helping with moving items throughout your home.


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CTE FAQs
Do all in-district high school students have access to these career classes?
Yes! These career-aligned program classes are elective courses highlighted in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Magnet Program section of each home high school's current course description handbook. Students register for these classes through their home high school. Program flow charts also located in the course handbook are helpful to see the sequencing of the classes and scope of the program. Students sign up for these classes one year at a time. These CTE program classes are not open to students who attend a charter high school, i.e. Meridian Medical Arts Charter H.S. and Meridian Technical Charter H.S. Students attending an academy must travel to take a prerequisite program course.
Are all CTE classes offered at the home high school?
No. If a student wants to complete a CTE Magnet Program course, at some point, it will be logistically necessary for them to attend a CTE Center at an off-campus site on a part-time basis. Depending on the program, students may start traveling as early as their sophomore year, whereas other programs do not require travel until their junior or senior year. Besides CTE centers. other off-site locations are area businesses where students do extern and internships or work at a construction site.
Do students attend a CTE Center full-time?
No. CTE Centers are not full-time schools. They are centralized off-campus sites offering state-of-the-art tailored classroom labs including specialized equipment, which promotes hands-on applied practice.
If I home-school can my son/daughter dual-enroll in a CTE program class?
If you are homeschooling and want to take a career and technical education (CTE) program class, your child will need to enroll (as a part-time student) at their attendance-zoned home high school and participate in the spring pre-registration process. During registration, students may select/request a CTE class during the process, yet that does not guarantee them a seat in the class. (See District Dual Enrollment Policy 501.92 section: Class Size/Enrollment excerpt below) Students must meet all requirements listed in the current Course Description Handbook - see the Career & Technical Education Magnet Program section. Once the number of course sections have been determined and class times are set, over the summer, a software program maximizes the most fits to assign students their classes for the following school year, which may include first choices and/or alternative elective class requests. Students are then given a schedule right before school starts. The CTE Administration Office does not handle home high school enrollment and registration processes. Please contact the home high school to take the next step to obtain enrollment paperwork, policies, and other information including registration timelines.
Dual Enrollment District Policy Code No. 501.92 Class Size/Enrollment section (Page 3) excerpt:
"If enrollment in a specific class or program reaches the maximum for the program, priority for enrollment shall be given to a student who is enrolled full time in the public school. If a class or program is full and includes a part time nonpublic or public charter school student when a regular full time student transfers into the school during the semester, the District's normal enrollment procedure shall remain the same and the nonpublic or public charter school student may not be disenrolled to provide space for the full time student. Regular full time students will be given priority for enrollment at the start of each semester."
How does the lottery work?
To access the most current informationa about the lottery process for CTE classes, see your home high school's most current Course Description Handbook it includes a CTE section that covers the specifics.
Can AP or Dual credit CTE classes count as math or science graduation credits?
Yes, West Ada has computer science and pre-engineering classes that count. West Ada's Graduation Policy Code No. 603.20 line 125 reads: "AP Computer Science, Dual Credit Computer Science, and Dual Credit Engineering courses may also be counted as a mathematics credit IF the student has completed Algebra II standards. Students who choose to take AP Computer Science, Dual Credit Computer Science, and Dual Credit Engineering may not concurrently count such courses as both a math and science credit."
If you are not familar with West Ada's computer science and pre-engineering classes, you will find a listing of the district's program classes in the CTE Magnet Program section of a current copy of any comprehensive zoned-home high schools' course description handbooks. If you need clarification about the policy, visit with your high school counselor or contact the CTE Administration Office at 208-350-5051.
What about transportation when the class is taught off-campus at a CTE center?
Transportation will be provided to and from the home high school to an off-campus site where students take CTE magnet program classes. In the event of minimal ridership, students will be notified and given an option to provide their own transportation or choose an alternate class. The specific requirements of a class may include an extern or internship at an industry site or collaboration of some kind with a local business partnership. If so, those classes specify that it requires a student to be able to self-transport. See your home high school's current course description handbook and find the CTE Magnet Program section to know which courses are identified with a blue car icon. If so, the class does require that students must provide their own transportation. If there is an existing bus running to and from the technical center from a home high school students are welcome to ride those buses if they have class at the center, yet no bus will be scheduled for such classes that require self-transport.
Busing schedules and Self Transportation Forms are found under the menu item titled "Transportation".
What else should I know about these special program offerings?
•West Ada School District uses labor market data in deciding which career-aligned program classes to offer.
•Students in a capstone class (the final class of the sequence of program classes) are required to take a Technical Skills Assessment to demonstrate competency in workplace readiness and/or technical skills.
•Students may earn college credits in several Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs classes. See menu item "College Credits and CTE Advanced Opportunities".
•All CTE students are encouraged to get involved in student organizations related to their CTE programs. Their participation leads to leadership skills, opportunitites to attend and participate in professional conferences and competion in their related career field. It is a way for them to appy their technical skills, and also to network with business and industry liasons.
•The State Board of Education is responsible to execute the laws of the state of Idaho relative to career and technical education, administer state and federal funds, and through the administrator of the State Division of Career and Technical Education, coordinate all efforts in CTE education (Sections 33-2202 through 33-2212, Idaho Code). (4-5-00).


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Transcription by Captain Michael O'Leary, The RCR.
Copy No. 18
May 13th 1918.
Reference Map.
HAZEBROUCK Ed. 5A.
Sheet 36B.
1. The R.C.R. will march to LOZINGHEM tomorrow.
2. (a) Starting point:- Road junction U.8.a.15.30.
(b) Time:- 8.15 a.m.
(c) Route:- ECQUEDECQUES - BURBURE - ALLOUAGNE - LOZINGHEM.
R.M. Millett
Adjutant The Royal Canadian Regiment.
Issued by Runner at 9 p.m.
Copy No. 1 - 7th C.I.B.
No. 2 - P.P.C.L.I.
No. 3 - 42nd Cdn. Bn.
No. 4 - 49th Cdn. Bn.
No. 5 - "M" Bde.
No. 6 - "N" Bde.
No. 7 - "A" Coy.
No. 8 - "B" Coy.
No. 9 - "C" Coy.
No. 10 - "D" Coy.
No. 11 - Q.M.
No. 12 - T.O.
No. 13 - Sig. Offr.
No. 14 - Sct. Offr.
No. 15 - M.O.
No. 16 - R.S.M.
No. 17 - File.
No. 18-20 - War Diary.
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An Officer's Diary (1914-1918)
Recollections of a Nonagenerian (R. England) (1916-1919)
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England and France 1915-1916 (Hayes; 1931)
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Regimental History Pamphlet (1917)
Amiens (1918)
Cambrai (1918)
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Dr. Lampe is a graduate of Oklahoma State University's college of veterinary medicine, and has been practicing equine medicine in Dallas/Fort Worth for 12 years. Specializing in advanced dentistry, lameness diagnostics and treatment, preventative care and wellness, Dr. Lampe has built his practice on a basic foundation of caring for the horse.
Dr. Lampe shares his home with his wife Amy, their two children, four dogs and a cat. He enjoys spending his free time with his family, working on their boat and cruising around the lake.


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Many thanks to all parents who completed a questionnaire at Progress Review Day. Over 350 parents took the opportunity to give feedback on their opinions of different aspects of Mounts Bay by either agreeing or disagreeing with the statements given below.
The results are very pleasing.
My child is happy at this school
Agree 95% Disagree 4% Don't Know 1%
My child feels safe at this school
Agree 97% Disagree 2% Don't Know 1%
My child makes good progress at this school
Agree 93% Disagree 4% Don't Know 3%
My child is taught well at this school
Agree 96% Disagree 2% Don't Know 2%
My child receives appropriate homework for their age
Agree 86% Disagree 10% Don't Know 4%
This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
Agree 93% Disagree 3% Don't Know 4%
This school deals effectively with bullying
Agree 73% Disagree 7% Don't Know 20%
This school is well led and well managed
Agree 94% Disagree 2% Don't Know 4%
This school responds well to any concerns I raise
Agree 84% Disagree 6% Don't Know 10%
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Got thrashed in a game, then I suddenly thought of something.
Being one of the things I gain my dwindling amounts of self-induced pride from, losing sucks. I don't like losing. It keeps being stuck to my mind for the next few days. This overall air of despair and depression, all from a outlet for joy and entertainment – how ironic is that?
Then I realised that it's natural to lose in a game.
So why am I feeling down and in the dumps?
It seems to be a combination of both – forming a simple and wise adage that somehow sounds like an insult to me –
Or literally translated, there will always be a higher mountain than you.
Simply an adage to mean 'don't be so cocky and prideful' , but that sounds like an insult.
It's like teaching us to simply give up and accept it. I just can't do that. I can't stand the fact that whatever I think I'm good at, there is someone who is better at that than me – this misguided , foolish longing for a talent I can rightfully call my own. I thought about my supposed talents, and for each one my peers are better at them than me. And then I thought about their talents. I don't seem to have any advantage at all. I'm okay with it now.
'sides, the adage sucks. Mountains don't grow. Ever. It's like telling you to simply give up.
I think everyone is perfect, everyone is brilliant, yet I can't seem to find my own qualities. I can think up lists of good points about other people – when I can't even come up with three points for myself.
This desire for victory stems from my failure to recognise victories and only see failures. I don't ever see myself from a positive light, simply because I understand myself – and this is yet again why I can see everyone as 'perfect' – because I don't understand them fully. This depression isn't a burden – it's a gift. A gift from God to remind me to not sweat the small stuff – to accept life as it comes and goes.
I need to learn to not sweat the small stuff. I already talked about this before. Paranoia caused by not being able to relax – it is killing me. I think I think too much like my father – and his father – that life is a race. That we must finish everything fast, that we must finish on top.
…but no. I need to stop and smell the roses. Calm down. Relax.
So that's that. Counselling myself with WordPress.
I love you WordPress. Is there anything you can't do?
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Nearly a year after the first episodes of the smash hit podcast Serial first aired, an attorney for the man at the center of the case says there's new evidence to overturn Adnan Syed's 2000 conviction.
That new evidence hinges on cell phone location data. Listeners to the podcast may remember in-depth discussions of cell towers, pinging, and cellular technology; the upshot, however, was that calls made from Syed's phone seemed to place him near Leakin Park on the night his high school ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee went missing. (Her body was later found in the park.)
But according to the new filings, the data from AT&T should not have been admissible, Syed's lawyer argues. The cellular carrier even included a warning when it faxed the cell tower info over to police: "Outgoing calls only are reliable for location status. Any incoming calls will NOT be considered reliable information for location."
Syed has been granted an appeal hearing to determine whether or not he deserves a new trial.
According to the Baltimore Sun, the Maryland attorney general's office declined to comment.
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CHICAGO — A newly released Chicago police officer's bodycam video tells a different story regarding a controversial incident at a South Side elementary school.
During the incident, a student was forced to leave the school on a cold day in March. The family has said the principal wasn't telling the truth about what happened that day. They said an interview that was recorded on a Chicago police officer's body camera proves it.
The meeting was recorded on a Chicago police officer's body camera and shows Cynthia Miller, then principal of Fiske Elementary School, claiming the student stormed out of the building on his own into the cold, with no coat and only in short sleeves.
She can be heard saying, "I told him, 'If you can't calm yourself down, I'm going to have to call the police.' And that's when he said, 'I don't want to be here' and bust through us and went out the door."
The family's attorney Dan Herbert said the recently released video clearly contradicts earlier CPS surveillance video of the incident that was released last month. That video shows the boy being pushed toward the door by a security guard, with Miller watching. The boy's path is blocked so he has no way to go but out.
The videos are part of a lawsuit filed against CPS by the boy's family claiming he had been systematically bullied first by a student, then by the administration since he transferred to Fiske in September of 2018.
On the day in question, the boy's grandfather had been called to the school because his grandson had gotten into a fight during recess. On the video the boy's grandfather, who is also a Chicago police officer tried to defend his grandson and told him to hear the principal out. But by the end of the more than 40 minute meeting, Herbert said the boy appears beat down.
"This was just a really tragic case where she broke this kid, mentally, physically and emotionally and she did it for one reason to protect herself," Herbert said.
Miller retired in October, 10 days after the lawsuit was filed. CPS said she has been place on the school district's "do-not-hire list."
The security guard has been suspended without pay and the school counselor who was also seen in the video is being investigated.
The family said the boy is now in a much better place but, he's transferred schools and is still receiving counseling for what they say has been a traumatic experience.


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Though the general consensus is that downtown Jackson is dead, a hairdresser and an architect stand strongly in opposition. Architect Robert Polk owns the 736 South President St. building, where he and his family reside in one of the three completed loft-style units. He has owned the building for the past nine years. Currently, aside from the three living units, there are several businesses in the building, including a photography studio.
"I decided to buy this building because it was neat and it had a long history in Jackson," he said, adding that it was a building worth saving. This building formerly served as a garment factory in 1928. Then it became the Dickie's factory in the 1950s, and the Mississippi State School of Architecture used it while remodeling their current building on Capitol Street.
Polk plans to convert the rest of the building into more loft-style apartments. "It will be something like you would see in New York," he said. When complete, there will be around eight to 10 units in the building starting at $800 per month for around 1,200 square feet.
One of the first tenants of the building was hairdresser Joanie Thompson. Thompson has been a resident of Jackson for the past 35 years and said that living in the 736 building has been her best residential experience. "I have been here for seven years, and I love it," she said. "I have the freedom and space to just breathe. Some people might have reservations about having one big area for your bedroom and living room, but once you get used to it, there is no turning back."
Polk said that he has a waiting list of people itching to live in this building. One of those is Curnis Upkins, Jr., 22, a Jacksonian who works with the Hinds County Economic Development District. Upkins said, "I like that the building is like a warehouse on the outside but inside there are beautiful lofts." He also believes that there is a great need for development downtown.
"We need residential areas in downtown, period," he said. "We need people living, working and shopping in this area to revitalize the city."
City Councilman Ben Allen said that developing the downtown area is one of the most important things that the city could do. "That is why I am so for the convention center," he said. "We have to do these things. Robert has a great project, and I hope that it works out."
Downtown development is one reason Polk wanted to renovate this space. "When people move away for the downtown area and began to expand the outer realms of the city, the city suffers," he said. Though Polk has been working on this building for a number of years, he has had trouble getting financing for this type of project.
"Many of the local banks have refused to get behind a project like this," Polk said. Subrina Larry, manager at AmSouth Bank's Meadowbrook branch, said that their bank "does finance this type of project, but the procedure does depend on the size of loan that the owner or owners is looking to borrow."
Polk said, though, that he hasn't gotten very far with Amsouth and other banks he has approached. "I would be glad to talk to any banker who wants to help, but I need to see some proof before I get too involved again," he said. He has gotten offers from an out-of-state bank that agreed to finance the development if he pre-leases the units.
Polk said he has reservations about this because in order to pre-lease the units, they have to be finished within a certain time frame. He would have to take time away from his regular business to do this. "Also I believe that once this building is finished, it will be filled within a year," he said. "So why should I have to pre lease?"
The idea of "mixed-use" development seems to be catching on in the city, though, with the current success of the Fondren Corner building and the announcement last fall that Duckworth Realty plans to renovate the old Electric Building, a 10-story structure, into a "mixed-use" project that includes office space, luxury residential space and ground-floor retail. The Ironworks building at South Street and Gallatin contain several New York-style lofts as well.
Polk's Web site displays Thompson's apartment: http://www.facilitydesign.com
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Gitanjali - Sleep:
In the night of weariness let me give myself up to sleep without struggle, resting my trust upon you.
Let me not force my flagging spirit into a poor preparation for your worship.
It is you who drawest the veil of night upon the tired eyes of the day to renew its sight in a fresher gladness of awakening.


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But I had this old pair of jeans in my stash of fabrics. While sorting and purging the other day, I decided either I needed to use them for something this month or throw them out. It occurred to me that I could turn them into a skirt, but I had no idea how to do it.
There were a lot of online tutorials to choose from.
Some were almost too simple, and seemed to be missing steps. Others used sewing terms I didn't understand. But they all started with using a seam ripper on the inseam of the pants, so that's what I did.
And then I straightened out the "flaps" and cut an extra wedge from a piece of the leg. Once it started to look like a skirt, I became more sure of myself.
I sewed everything up, and finished the bottom edge with a stitch on my sewing machine I've never used before. I hate the look of a homemade folded-up hem because it doesn't have the finish of a real jeans hem. I wanted something that was a little more "raw," in keeping with some of the frayed edges and wonky sewing on the rest of the skirt, and yet, I wanted something there to keep the bottom from fraying too much.
As for the inside seam allowance, I left it alone. One tutorial suggested pressing it and finishing it, and that didn't seem necessary to me. Plus, it was way more work than I wanted to do. This project was already going on three hours.
In the end, I'm thrilled with how the skirt turned out. I've been wearing it already. It's definitely rough-looking and you can tell it used to be a pair of jeans, but I think it's cute.
I will try this again with another pair of jeans I have, and I'm sure it will go fast the second time, now that I understand what goes where.
This is where I'm really seeing the payoff for doing an exercise like 30 Days of Creativity. Forcing myself to carve out a few minutes (sometimes a few hours) each day to make something has gotten me to 1) take stock of the materials I have and decide how I want to use them, 2) learn or practice skills to execute my projects. It's empowering to make something I didn't know how to make before. And I get a rush when I get to the point during a project when I know it's going to come together how I envisioned it.
I can't wait to look back at the end of the month and see what I've all made.


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Legal Status
C.A.F.E. Limited (trading as Create / Create Ireland, and formerly as Creative Activity For Everyone) is a company registered in Ireland, incorporated on 10 April 1987 as a company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital. The objects of the company are charitable in nature, the main object being to promote the arts as defined in the Arts Acts.
Charitable Status
In 1996, the company was granted charitable exemption by the Revenue Commissioners retrospective to the date of incorporation (CHY 9695). The company is exempted from Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Deposit Interest Retention Tax under Section 207, Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 and from Corporation Tax for certain trading activities under the same section.
The company is authorised by the Revenue Commissioners to operate the Donation Scheme for tax exempted donations to Charitable Bodies (Section 848A, Tax Consolidation Act, 1997).
The company is registered as a charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority (Reg. No: 20024291). By virtue of the Charities Act, 2009, the directors of the company are deemed to also be charity trustees.
The board and executive officers comply with the organisation's Code of Conduct for Directors and Officers. The principles that underpin the general ethos of this code include:
- Loyalty
- Integrity
- Disclosure of Interests
- Confidentiality of Information
- Legal Obligations
- Board Operation
- Fairness
- Impartiality + Independence
The organisation is committed to compliance with the Code of Governance for Community and Voluntary Organisations and is on the journey to implementation.
The organisation has adopted the Principles of Good Fund Raising as drawn up by the Irish Charities Tax Reform Group.
The company has 7 full-time employees.
Board Members
Deirdre Figueiredo (Chair)
Deirdre Figueiredo MBE is Director of Craftspace, a limited company and arts charity based in Birmingham and has expertise in visual arts, contemporary craft and design. She also specialises in practice and strategy around public engagement, participation, creative production, inclusion and diversity. In a voluntary capacity she sits on the board of several arts organisations across England.
Sinead Dowling
Sinead Dowling has been Arts Officer with Carlow County Council since 2004, where she is responsible for local arts development. She has curated and project managed temporary site specific art projects in Carlow. Through management of the public art programme, Sinead has also been responsible for innovative commissioning of artists. She sees collaboration, risk taking and contemporary art rooted locally at the heart of all commissions.
Martin Drury
Martin Drury is an independent practitioner and adviser. In a career spanning nearly forty years and encompassing practice, project-management and policy-making, he has been Arts Education Officer (Sligo/Leitrim); Artistic Director of TEAM theatre-in-education company; Education Officer at the Arts Council; author of The Dublin Arts Report; Druid Theatre's script editor; founding Director of The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children; a theatre director, with 20+ productions to his credit including a period as Associate Director of the Abbey Theatre; and Arts Director, and later Director of Strategic Development, at the Arts Council. Martin is also a board member of Music Generation.
Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is Chief Executive of Dance Ireland. Appointed in June 2006, Johnson, reporting to a board of directors is responsible for the management of the organisation, including DanceHouse, liaising with funders, programming, fundraising and ensuring that Dance Ireland adheres to its remit and mandate. With over 21 years' experience as a dance artist, Johnson has worked on a range of projects, nationally and internationally. Johnson is a director of Dance Resource Base (NI), Janis Claxton Dance (Scotland) and RGH Consulting. Johnson holds a BA in Communication Studies and a MA in Communication and Cultural Studies from Dublin City University.
Clodagh Kenny
Clodagh Kenny is currently working as an independent Art Consultant supporting private companies with public art commissions and supporting the development of their artistic policies. For over ten years she was director of Fire Station Artists' Studios, a significant national visual arts organisation, supporting professional visual artists. Clodagh is also on the Programme Advisory Board of the Royal Hibernian Academy.
Louise O'Reilly
Louise specialises in developing and delivering strategic projects at the nexus of culture and innovation. Currently a core team member of the Human Insights Lab for Accenture's global innovation centre in The Dock, Louise has also led on establishment of Dublin City Council Culture Company, the international development of IFI Player and IFI Irish Film Archive, and on the strategic development of new Science Gallery locations in London, Melbourne, Bangalore, and Venice. Louise has also worked as a lobbyist and coordinator for the National Campaign for the Arts and has over a decade of multi-disciplinary arts and culture experience. She is an alumna of the international Clore Leadership and Common Purpose Meridian Programmes. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Irish Architecture Foundation and the Advisory Board of THISISPOPBABY. Louise is studying law at the King's Inns for her sins.
Company Secretary:
Assistant Director, Arthur Duignan (non-voting).
Financial Statements
Financial Statements are presented in a format that complies with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2014, and accounting standards generally accepted in Ireland as giving a true and fair view as promulgated by Chartered Accountants Ireland and issued by the Financial Reporting Council including FRS 102. The Directors are committed to the implementation of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) as issued by the Charity Commission for England & Wales.
We have carried out a risk assessment of any potential for harm to a child while availing of our services, and have put measures in place to mitigate against such risks. Please read our Protection and Welfare Policy Statement, which contains a risk assessment and safeguarding statement.


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Business contracts are legally enforceable agreements that help businesses run smoothly. Creating and using contracts during transactions is a smart way to go, especially when disputes happen regularly.
A breach of contract happens when one person accuses another of failing to follow the terms of an agreement. While courts and lawsuits are not the only options, listed below are a few of the main remedies for a breach of contract.
Money damages is the most common solution for a breach of contract. This type of remedy goes through the court. Usually whoever breached the contract is ordered to pay the other party. The amount of compensation depends on what you paid, and additionally, what you would pay with a contract elsewhere.
Special performance
Another common remedy is known as special performance. This also goes through the court. The person who breached the contract is essentially forced to execute whatever was promised. Therefore, they need to either perform the service or deliver the goods. The remedy is used for unique cases, in which the service or goods can't be found elsewhere.
Cancellation or restitution
The court might decide to cancel a contract altogether. On the other hand, the court might order restitution, which means the person who broke the contract has to pay the other party back, nothing more and nothing less.
Enforced contracts are important to businesses, contractors and customers. It holds parties to their word, even if their intentions show differently. The remedies listed above are only a few options that handle breaches in a contract. Before taking legal action, it's important to thoroughly go over the contract and consult with an experienced litigation attorney.


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AoIR8.0: What are the benefits of Facebook friends? (Ellison et al)
An addendum to Will Reader's research which I blogged about a couple of weeks ago comes from a presentation this morning at the Association of Internet Researchers conference by Nicole Ellison from Michigan State University. Nicole's been working with social network sites for quite a while, even co-editing the special Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication on SNSs. The presented research looked at what it is that people gain from being friends with others on Facebook. Reader's research argued that most of the friends people connect with on the site aren't really "friends"; that category is reserved for people who know one another offline. Ellison and her colleagues wanted to know what it was, therefore, that people got out of these online connections.
They focussed on the concept of social capital, or the resources accumulated because of relationships with other people. She distinguished between bridging social capital – or people who make connections between actors who aren't necessarily in contact or are weakly tied, bonding social capital – or interaction experiences which make existing friendships stronger, and (a new one) maintaining social capital – or that those resources that come from keeping connections with people from the past (e.g., high school connections). Facebook friends, they argue, fall into the bridging social capital phenomenon.
Their results indicate that people aren't using this particular SNS to meet new people. In fact, most of the "friends" people have aren't particularly close friends at all – in this research, with 450+ student account holders at Michigan State University, they rate 5 on a scale of 1 (close) to 7 (not close at all). They're using it to maintain existing connections, even tenuously. Quotes from the presentation about the meaning of friendship in this environment:
- Un-friending is rarely done – the low cost to friendship means that there's a consequence to the sense of closeness between people on the site
- "I don't know people who make friends in FB, but maybe they make better friends thru FB"
- FB maintains relationships that otherwise wouldn't exist outside
People aren't using FB to meet total strangers
So ultimately, they envisage the connections made between people on FB do enhance bridging social capital and maintaining social capital. Which is a good thing. Yes, the internet can actually be good for social interaction. Hurrah!
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I'd maintain that these social capital observations are also relevant in environments where offline friendship doesn't preclude an online link, and I hope to have data which supports this in future.
~ by aleks on October 18, 2007.
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