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Police still searching for 2 suspects in fatal Hazlehurst club shooting
Hazlehurst, with a population just under 4,000, is not the kind of place where there are usually mass casualty events.
But early Sunday morning, there was a shooting at Tootsie's Spot, a nightclub that stays open until 3 a.m., that left one dead and seven injured.
Hazlehurst Police Chief Byron Swilley said Monday that police are working in force to try to find the two suspects that have been named in the investigation, Odarius Black and Dariendejuan "Dejuan" Fells.
Johnathan Miller, 26, was pronounced dead of a gunshot wound around 3:25 a.m. Sunday, according to Copiah County Deputy Coroner Rick Akin. Akin said Miller has been sent to the crime lab for autopsy.
Swilley said police believe there was a fight inside the club and the suspects appear to have been using handguns. It's not clear which one was the shooter, or if both of them were firing shots.
Of the seven survivors, one was in critical condition but was upgraded to stable condition, Swilley said. All the others have been released from the hospital.
That's a lot of victims for a town of 4,000.
"It's obviously different to have that many victims, but we're going to work it case by case to make sure that even though we're dealing with eight victims, we're going to get justice for this community," Swilley said.
Bars and clubs in the city of Hazlehurst stay open until 3 a.m. Most of the surrounding areas close their bars at midnight.
"I'm not sure if they're regular club goers here, but when things close down in other areas, we'll get the extras from other locations," Swilley said.
Swilley said police have not lacked for information from the streets.
"We still are actively searching for two of our alleged suspects," Swilley said. "The community has been very supportive in assisting us."
Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins said police are looking for Fells on a warrant for aggravated assault and felony fleeing, and he said Black has recently been released from prison and is still on probation.
Hazlehurst and Brookhaven police officers and U.S. Marshals worked late into the night in Brookhaven Monday night trying to ascertain the whereabouts of the suspects. So far the search has not been fruitful, but it continues, Swilley said.
Swilley said if Fells and Black are charged, they each face one count of murder and seven counts of aggravated assault.
It has not been lost on officials that the incident could have resulted in a lot more bloodshed.
"We were blessed as a community, and the people who were in there that night and at that time were blessed that we didn't have any more fatalities than one," Swilley said. "This person was in there shooting recklessly that morning. Things could have been a lot worse.
"It's a sad time, but there's some good in it."
If you have any knowledge of this crime, call Hazlehurst Police Department at (601) 894-1181, or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).


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When I was 10, I resolved all my problems by drawing up a contract. It all started when my grandma told me that she'd once tried escargot.
"You mean, you ate a snail?" I asked her, overwrought. This seemed desperately unfair to me. Imagine that French chef from "The Little Mermaid" with that unnecessarily large butcher knife, chasing a snail around his kitchen instead of the deft crab Sebastian. No snail would have a fighting chance! Also, eating snails was gross.
I must have been looking at her with the very face of agony, because within seconds she promised that she had never eaten, and would never eat, escargot again.
"Really?" I asked her, unwilling to let the subject drop.
"Do you want me to sign a contract?" she said.
My contract-writing chops would solve many problems in my preadolescent future, but not as many as I had hoped. Unfortunately, not many people were willing to sign my legally binding documents. No one, that is, except my little sister.
Discovering this was like discovering 20 dollars in my dryer filter. Really, really great.
I recalled every argument we'd ever had with a sense of awe. They played in my head like a film — "Sabrina and Miranda: A History of Conflict." But it didn't have to be this way. With a bit of ink and a piece of paper, we could solve everything.
Like most younger siblings, Miranda had the infuriating habit of wanting everything that was mine. And like most older siblings, I was fantastically bitter about it. Contracts are the perfect solution to this conundrum, should you be pretentious enough to write them at the age of 10.
Poor Miranda. She signed contracts promising to let me hand out Christmas presents, a coveted job in our household, for three years in a row, and not to read my favorite book because it was "my thing." She even signed a contract that stated the following, "Miranda will be less annoying, and Sabrina will try to tolerate her." I signed my name on both my line and the witness line, because had anyone else been present, they surely would've suggested that Miranda hire a lawyer to defend her rights.
But as we grew older, Miranda eventually realized that signing my contracts was not in her favor, and we went back to resolving conflicts the regular, old way: mild physical violence — I once lightly punched her forearm — extremely passive aggressive remarks — "Someone ate my cereal" — and your classic silent treatment. Later, I would tuck the contracts into a box labeled "Childhood Things" and imagine myself stumbling across them as a middle-aged woman with children of my own, because even though I had fond memories of coercing my dewy-eyed little sister into signing her life over to me, I realized that, being teenagers now, we were old enough to share.
Hah, just kidding.
Both old enough to drive and close enough in size to fit in each other's clothes, the list of things I shared with Miranda was only growing. We learned to compromise, but it was just that: compromise. Neither of us truly got what we wanted. But we love each other and all that stuff siblings don't talk about, so we figured it out.
Years passed. She started to style her hair like mine, but I made her stop. I lost her cardigan, but I never replaced it. She read my favorite book, but it was OK because it wasn't my favorite book anymore. I went to Berkeley, and she hugged me goodbye.
And suddenly, everything was mine.
Miranda would, both literally and figuratively, never walk another mile in my shoes. But as I walked down Telegraph Avenue and onto campus on my first day of class, I realized that I wanted her to. Figuratively, that is. I loved having my shoes back.
That first semester, I'd text, Skype and call Miranda consistently. I'd even invite her to visit. Proximity had blinded me to the fact that even though I hated sharing things with my sister, I loved sharing experiences with her. And it felt strange to be having the experience of my life — the college experience — without her there.
So when Miranda was accepted to UC Berkeley two years later, I think I might have been happier than she was. Before she could even finish reading aloud her acceptance letter, I'd plotted out when we'd have lunch, what we'd visit in San Francisco and which cafes I'd take her to.
Much to my delight, she seemed to embrace my plans. A part of me was worried that she, struck with the justice of a karmic role-reversal, would whip out the ol' pen and ink and demand that I be less annoying, and sign here, please. But she didn't. So it seems that, at least for now, we have finally found something to share.
"Off the Beat" columns are guest columns written by Daily Cal staff until the fall semester's regular opinion writers are selected.


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In her viewpoint (Workshop in need of a remix, 11/8/11) Jesse Klein asserts that the concepts presented in the Relationship Remix Workshop are, to incoming freshmen, "obvious and basic about relationships — things that anyone smart enough to get into the University would already know." As a facilitator of these workshops I can understand where Klein is coming from. Sure, it may seem obvious that trust, communication and consent are all components of healthy relationships.
Those of us who work in the field of sexualized violence prevention, however, are aware of the theory-to-practice disconnect present in discourse on healthy relationships. While many incoming freshmen — and much of the general population — are able to assert the obvious components of healthy relationships, when 20 to 25 percent of women in college have experienced a completed or attempted sexual assault, the disconnect between what people say they know and how they behave is obvious.
In order to bridge the theory-to-practice gap in consent and healthy relationships on campus, the Relationship Remix Workshop asks participants to pair up and practice having conversations in which giving and receiving consent is necessary. Klein thought this experience was "uncomfortable, unrealistic and purposeless." I completely affirm Klein's experience of discomfort. However, I believe the general discomfort in these activities arises from the fact that we are not taught to have conversations about sex. In movies, sex just happens; music plays and things happen smoothly — there is never a realistic conversation about the expectations of, or feelings about, the activity.
As facilitators of Relationship Remix, we expect these conversations to be a bit awkward because we have all been socialized to remain silent about sex. In response to these practice conversations being "unrealistic," I again affirm Klein's feelings — these conversations aren't happening at the frequency we would like to see. But there lies the point of the workshop: for people to integrate conversations about consent and healthy relationships into their lives.
It is unfortunate that Klein feels the University is treating all incoming freshmen like naive children because that is far from what they are doing. Rather, the University is taking into account the diverse experiences of all incoming freshmen. While some people have learned about consent and sexualized violence in high school health classes, and some have been in situations in which they've been able to give, decline to give, receive or accept the rejection of consent, these are not the experiences of all freshmen. There are many communities that do not approve of dating, partying or drinking alcohol. There are some students who have come from families and high schools in which interactions with potential dating partners were limited. Starting with the basics of healthy relationships, consent and coercion and actually skill-building around these issues are ways to educate in a way that is inclusive of all previous experiences, knowledge levels and choices of dating partners.
As a final note, I sincerely do not doubt the maturity level and lack of naiveté of Klein and appreciate very much the attempt to answer the questions of facilitators during the workshop. However, in my experience, some audience members are unable to listen respectfully when a Relationship Remix facilitator is speaking, some make offensive and homophobic remarks and, in Klein's own words, treat the experience "as a joke or (do) not do the activit(ies) at all." It is my sincere hope that freshmen (and all students) recognize the need to practice healthy behaviors rather than just hear about them and that this recognition will result in attentive, mature audiences for all future Relationship Remix Workshops.
Katharine Zurek is an LSA senior.


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I headed out early this morning for a nighttime photo shoot. The skis were crystal clear and as a result the temperature was about -8F. I was looking to shoot stars and the Milky Way with my new astrologically friendly lens.
The new lens worked very well but unfortunately, this is not the prime "Milky Way Season" You can make out the Milky Way right above the horizon but during the winter season, our nighttime skies are pointed away from the galactic core. This means we are looking outward and since our sun and planet are located much closer to the edge of our galaxy than towards our center, there are far fewer stars to create the hazy effect.
You might also notice that within the strip of milky skies are patchy bare spots. This effect is caused by interstellar gas and dust which blocks star light from the dense star clusters behind. It is especially noticeable when viewing the galactic core. You will need to stay tuned to this summer's blogs to see those as the prime galactic core season is in June and July.
You can also see this effect of dust and gas in this image below from last June although the lens I used here was far less capable than my new one.
Here are another couple neighborhood shots from this morning, notice the star density is much lower as the lens is pointed directly perpendicular to the plane of the galaxy. Also of note here is that it was nearly pitch dark. The long 20 to 30 second exposures allowed me to bring out the very low ambient lighting.


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Welcome to an awakening experience and a whale of a time! We sit in the heart of the deep blue of Sri Lanka's east coast with retro interiors and plush comforts to make you feel right at home at Trinco Blu by Cinnamon. And for the lover of marine life, we have the best of the ocean on offer. As the whale experts in the region,we can take you whale watching, snorkelling and diving with these giant kings of the sea.
Stepping down after a drive through the countryside gives no hint of what lies ahead. If Sri Lanka is considered an island paradise, then Trinco Blu by Cinnamon is her Elysium. A 240km-drive away from the Bandaranaike International Airport, it's more than worth the long wait to get here, as the magic of the east takes a hold of your heart.
Trincomalee is all about the sea and the rising sun. Every aspect of the hotel accentuates the joy that comes from being so close to nature's charming presence. Dolphins are an early morning-boat ride away; Submerging yourself under water will reveal a world of wonders that will take your breath away. And if you've ever dreamed of walking along the beach and leaving a trail of footprints in the sand, then this is the place to do it.
Sri Lanka's oceans have 26 Cetaceans and up in Trinco, we can see several on a short boat ride from the comfort of your beach.
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Seems I might have been the only person on the planet that did not know that 'blondies' existed. Neither did I realise that they are the apparent cousin to brownies. How did I not know this? Sheltered life maybe…
Any I came to this 'discovery' because I developed a sudden craving to eat what I thought would be peanut butter brownies. When I Googled those words, multiple recipes came up, but the one that caught my eye was this one from the Baking Mad website. It appeared easy enough to make and a I had all the ingredients in my kitchen cupboard.
I think I have been making brownies all wrong…
These blondies were fantastic. The sweetness of the chocolate pieces and the crunchy texture of the walnuts made for a mouthwatering combination. As much as I have loved the previous recipes, I don't think I can go back to them. Taste-wise yes, but texture wise, I realise that they have been on the dry side. It was, interestingly a comment a friend of mine, did make a few years ago when she noticed how few eggs there were in the recipe. I have now learnt my lesson…Although interestingly this recipe has only one egg, so it's clearly not all about the eggs!
For the blondies
- 100gButter (unsalted) (softened, Plus extra for greasing)
- 150gPeanut butter (crunchy)
- 1 tspVanilla extract
- 175gUnrefined golden caster sugar
- 1Egg(s) (free range)
- 75gWhite chocolate
- 75gWalnuts
- 125gPlain white flour
- 1 tspBaking powder
For the decoration
- Dark chocolate (a few squares, Melted)
- White chocolate chips
- Walnuts (a handful, Chopped)
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan, 325°F, gas mark 3). Grease a 20cm/8 inch square tin with butter and line the base with baking paper
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until creamy, using an electric hand whisk at medium speed.
- Add the vanilla, sugar and the egg, and beat again until light and fluffy
- Chop up the white chocolate and stir into the mixture along with the chopped walnuts.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and fold in, using a large metal spoon.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake the mixture in the middle of the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until it has a nice golden crust but is still fudgy in the middle.
- Leave to cool in the tin. Decorate with white chocolate chips and walnut pieces and drizzle over some melted dark chocolate. Cut into squares and serve
You can find the recipe here: https://www.bakingmad.com/recipe/peanut-butter-blondies


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McDonald's Giving Away Free Food for 11 Days During Holidays
Beginning Monday through December 24, McDonald's is running daily promotions with free items. Diners must make a $1 minimum purchase and place the order through the McDonald's app. The promotion will feature a different menu each day, beginning with a double cheeseburger, Big Mac, medium fries, coffee and more. On Christmas Eve, McDonald's is giving away free chocolate chip cookies without the $1 minimum purchase.
Here are all the free items that you can get of 11 days:
- Dec. 14: Double Cheeseburger
- Dec. 15: Big Mac
- Dec. 16: Egg McMuffin
- Dec. 17: McDouble
- Dec. 18: Medium Fry
- Dec. 19: 6-piece McNuggets
- Dec. 20: Hotcakes
- Dec. 21: Any size Hot or Iced Coffee
- Dec. 22: Any size McFlurry
- Dec. 23: Bakery Item (Apple Fritter, Cinnamon Roll, Blueberry Muffin)
- Dec. 24: 2-pack or 3-pack Chocolate Chip Cookies (No minimum purchase required)


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Dominant pitching, power hitting headline Picano All-Star Game
While Major League Baseball teams will be focused on the draft and their future on Monday, area high school baseball fans have one more opportunity to enjoy the present.
The 12th annual Mike Picano Treasure Coast Senior All-Star Game is 3 p.m. Monday at First Data Field in Port St. Lucie. The South beat the North 16-5 in 2018.
"It is fun, but you have a bunch of competitive people who want to win," said St. Lucie West Centennial coach Jamie Siminski, who will lead the South team.. "Looking at both squads, the North has some phenomenal kids and they are deep with pitchers with (Vero Beach's Hunter) Patteson and (Nick) Celidonio and the kids from John Carroll.
"There's going to be a lot of pitching involved. It can always go either way."
The South team is led by Martin County's six players, including pitcher Tibur Rivero (FIU signee) and outfielder Brannon Mondragon, who set the Tigers single-season home run record this spring. Martin County was a regional semifinalist this season.
More:Mondragon, Rivero lead Martin County baseball to regional win
"Any all-star game is loaded with talent, but this year is a great group," Siminski said. "It's been a privilege getting to the know the guys more than just their baseball abilities. This is a group of high-character kids that are hard workers. It's a tribute to their coaches and their parents."
Eleven players on the North squad come from Vero Beach or John Carroll Catholic. Both teams reached their respective regional championship games last month before losing one-run games.
More:Vero Beach baseball comes up short in quest for Final Four
"We've got a lot of talent on our side," said Fort Pierce Central coach Jeff Rymer, who is coaching the North for the second time in three seasons. "We've got some good hitting. (John Carroll's) Spencer (Adderley) can hit really well. I know (Vero Beach's) Nick Dean and the Vero boys will help a lot and we will get some pitching help from them, too.
"This game is a lot of fun for them. They get to go the Mets stadium and play among their peers. It's a nice time for them. It's a professional park with all the surroundings and it's just a good time. It's very laid back. We let the kids just play and show off what they can do. It's more of a showcase for the kids."
Monday also marks the final game for Siminski, who is stepping down after 13 years at Centennial.
"Obviously, it's a little bit emotional, but I know that I'm at a point where life might lead me a different direction," he said. "Just to be there for my own two young kids, who are at ages where they're involved with athletics and not being there for their games and practices has been difficult. But when you put blood, sweat and tears into it for so long, it's going to be a little emotional.
"I'm at peace with it, but its been an emotional couple weeks."
In addition to the game, the winner of the Rick Ankiel Player of the Year award will be announced. Vero Beach pitcher David Luethje, now at the University of Florida, won the award in 2018.
12th annual Mike Picano Treasure Coast Senior All-Star Game
When: 3 p.m., Monday
Where: First Data Field
Coach: Jamie Siminski (St. Lucie West Centennial)
Roster: Marcus Mastellone (South Fork IF), Sam Mickels (South Fork 1B), Tim Kudlinski (South Fork IF), Ricky Boyce (South Fork OF), Dylan Ebinger (South Fork IF),Tibur Rivero (Martin County P/IF), Brannon Mondragon (Martin County OF/P), Gavin Melians (Martin County 1B/OF), Ricky Dober (Martin County C), Blake Pond (Martin County OF), Drake Chamberlin (Martin County IF), Ziggy Thomas (Port St. Lucie OF), Omar Guerrero (Port St. Lucie C), Daniel Delaney (Port St. Lucie P/OF), Raynel Ortiz (Treasure Coast OF/P), Anthony Martens (Treasure Coast IF), Jaiden Salerno (Treasure Coast IF), Dillon Moran (Jensen Beach P), Kyle Abbott (Jensen Beach IF), Will Farrar (Jensen Beach P), Warren Lindsey (Centennial P/OF), Jorge Gomez (Centennial IF)
Coach: Jeff Rymer)
Roster: Nick Dean (Vero Beach IF), Hunter Patteson (Vero Beach P), Nick Celidonio (Vero Beach P), Ben Yurigan (Vero Beach OF), Gabe Mendez (Vero Beach IF), Spencer Adderley (John Carroll Catholic 3B), Brandon O'Brien (John Carroll Catholic P), Michael LaRocca (John Carroll Catholic 1B/OF), Kelsey Ward (John Carroll Catholic OF/P), Tommy O'Sulivan (John Carroll Catholic P), Dray Sands (John Carroll Catholic OF), Devin Tedders (Okeechobee OF), Corey Coleman (Okeechobee C), Ethan Durfee (Okeechobee P), Eric Calderon (Okeechobee IF/P), Ryan Shea (Lincoln Park C/IF), Greg Young (Sebastian River C/1B), Jacob Wallin Beck (Fort Pierce Westwood P/1B), RJ Procter (Fort Pierce Westwood 1B), Dominic Thompson (Fort Pierce Central OF)


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Keeping Up with TVC
The Volunteer Channel (TVC) is the student television station here at the University of Tennessee that reaches students both in the residence halls through UT campus cable 12, and residents living in the surrounding counties on Comcast Digital Channel 194. TVC provides information, entertainment, and covers special campus events all while allowing students a chance to experience working in television and related fields in a real-world setting. I had the opportunity to interview two students who work with TVC, Katherine Donnelly and Annie Carr. When asked what they have learned through their work with TVC both said production skills, writing, … Read more "Keeping Up with TVC"
TVC featured in weekly CBI showcase
College Broadcasters, Inc. recently featured The Volunteer Channel (TVC) in its Station Spotlight series. TVC Director of Operations Mike Wiseman promoted the station, now in its 18th year, and vouched for the unique opportunity it affords students who are interested in broadcast journalism.
"I don't know of many college stations that let freshman walk in the door on their first day of class and start using thousands of dollars worth of equipment!" he said. "Students who work at our station leave with invaluable experience that can compete in any market."
Read the full story here.
TVC Director Mike Wiseman wins Midsouth Emmy® for Special Event Coverage/Editing
Newly appointed TVC Director Mike Wiseman won an Emmy® Award for Special Event Coverage/Editing of the 2011 Gatlinburg Christmas Parade. Wiseman says he is "vey humbled" by the award and is glad to have left his career in television on a high note.
Wiseman said, "When they called my name I almost fell out of my chair."
Wiseman joined the School of Journalism and Electronic Media in November, 2012 as Director of Operations for The Volunteer Channel (TVC).
Wiseman was employed at WIBR-TV Channel 10 at the time of the coverage. The 27th Midsouth Emmy® Awards were held in Nashville … Read more "TVC Director Mike Wiseman wins Midsouth Emmy® for Special Event Coverage/Editing"
School welcomes Mike Wiseman to TVC
The School of Journalism and Electronic Media wishes a warm welcome to Mike Wiseman, Video Production Specialist at The Volunteer Channel (TVC).
Wiseman says he has a "passion for TV and teaching," and is "looking forward to taking the TV station to the next level."
Wiseman will work with professors and students on video production projects, programming, and plans to guest lecture in classes as needed.
Wiseman comes to the school from WBIR-TV Channel 10, where he was a senior producer. His career includes production positions at WATE-TV Channel 6, MTV, ABC New York as a special project … Read more "School welcomes Mike Wiseman to TVC"


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The standard clinical protocol for lung transplantation employs cold single pulmonary artery flush with Euro-Collins solution (ECS) or the University of Wisconsin solution (UWS). Prostaglandin El (PGE1) is usually given by direct injection into the pulmonary artery to reduce pulmonary vasoconstriction caused by high-potassium condition, however, the efficacy of PGE1 on lung preservation remains controversial. In the first experimental study using an isolated perfused rat lung model, we demonstrated that vasodilatory effects of PGE1 were markedly reduced under a high-potassium condition, and that potassium-induced pulmonary vasoconstriction were inhibited by calcium channel blocker nifedipine (Shigeyuki Sasaki, Keishu Yasuda, et al. Does PGE1 attenuate potassium-induced vasoconstriction in initial pulmonary artery flush on lung preservation? Submitted to The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation). Based on these results, we carried out the transplantation study using a rat lung tran
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splant model which we have previously developed. The excised rat lungs (n=30) were flushed with either UWS with a prior injection of 50 mug/kg PGE1 into the pulmonary artery (UWS+PGE1 ; n=7) , UWS only (UWS ; n=7) , or UWS containing nifedipine (UWS+Nif ; n=8). After cold storage for 24 hours, all lungs were reperfused for 2 hours using an isolated, pulsatile blood perfused lung model. Control lungs (n=8) were reperfused immediately after harvest. Blood gas analysis and shunt fraction, lung airway resistance, dynamic lung compliance, and pulmonary vascular resistance were assessed. The pO2 in UWS and UWS+PGE1 group during the perfusion period were significantly deteriorated than those in UWS+Nif group. Shunt fraction, lung airway resistance, and dynamic lung complaince also demonstrated the superiority of UWS+Nif group. In conclusion, the early graft function after storage was significantly enhanced in lungs flushed with UWS containing nifedipine. Calcium channel blocker is more effective than PGE1 in reducing the potassium-induced vasoconstriction. Pretreatment with PGE1 prior to lung harvest in the current program should be replaced with the use of calcium hannel blocker (Shigeyuki Sasaki, Keishu Yasuda, et al.Calcium Channel Blocker Enhances Lung Preservation. Submitted to The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation). Less
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As 20th Century Fox's X-Men: Apocalypse stormed theaters over the long weekend, critics took aim at billboards featuring Oscar Isaac's Apocalypse choking Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique.
Among them was Rose McGowan, who elaborated on a May 25 Facebook post to THR: "There is a major problem when the men and women at 20th Century Fox think casual violence against women is the way to market a film. There is no context in the ad, just a woman getting strangled. The fact that no one flagged this is offensive and frankly, stupid. The geniuses behind this, and I use that term lightly, need to to take a long hard look at the mirror and see how they are contributing to society. Imagine if it were a black man being strangled by a white man, or a gay male being strangled by a hetero? The outcry would be enormous. So let's right this wrong. 20th Century Fox, since you can't manage to put any women directors on your slate for the next two years, how about you at least replace your ad?"
She continued: "I'll close with a text my friend sent, a conversation with his daughter. It follows: 'My daughter and I were just having a deep discussion on the brutality of that hideous X-Men poster yesterday. Her words: 'Dad, why is that monster man committing violence against a woman?' This from a 9-year-old. If she can see it, why can't Fox?"
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox apologized for the billboard: "In our enthusiasm to show the villainy of the character Apocalypse we didn't immediately recognize the upsetting connotation of this image in print form. Once we realized how insensitive it was, we quickly took steps to remove those materials. We apologize for our actions and would never condone violence against women."
The image has met with criticism on the East Coast as well. New York blogger EV Grieve posted a photo of the poster above a subway station in the city at First Avenue and 14th Street that had been covered with eight pieces of paper that connected to say, "This violence in my kid's face is not okay."
"I do see it as problematic," says Jennifer McCleary-Sills, director of gender violence and rights for the International Center for Research on Women, a global research institute that seeks to empower women, advance gender equality and fight poverty in the developing world. "I understand that some might not see it as an issue because it is a film about violence … with male and female characters who are warriors and fighting each other as equals."
She continued that even though the image depicts a fictitious scene in a fantasy film and features characters who are "mutants," it can still have an affect on anyone who sees it.
"Here's the thing: Where do we draw the line?" she asks. "They morph into humans and most of their interactions are similar to what humans would have while as mutants. … The fantasy life can involve violence against women, and that shows how normalized it is. The argument that it shouldn't be offensive because they are mutants doesn't hold any water, … and what really is the challenge here is the intentionality of it. You could have chosen any from the thousands of images, but you chose this one. Whose attention did you want to get and to what end?"
She adds that the "striking image" of Apocalypse choking Mystique is a reminder of how violence against women is used as a default and "seen as sexy for all the wrong reasons."
"There are no silver bullets," McCleary-Sills adds. "I'm glad that a bit of a stink has been raised about this and that people are being provoked to think about why this image isn't OK and why [the studio] could've done better."
Devin Faraci, editor-in-chief of the blog Birth.Movies.Death agrees, calling the billboard "tone deaf as hell."
"Images of violence against women are pretty common in the X-Men universe, which is a pretty violent universe. The problem is taking this one image out of context and having it be an image that is not fantastical in nature. Setting aside that Apocalypse and Mystique look like Smurfs, it's just an image of a big guy choking out a smaller woman. I have wracked my brains trying to come up with an example of a marketing image like this featuring two men, and I've come up empty," he tells THR.
Should the studio have picked another image? Writer and editor Jay Edidin, an X-Men expert who is one half of the podcast "Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men," says "unquestionably."
"It's gratuitous, it's offensive in completely useless ways. Offensive isn't always necessarily bad, but this is offensive in ways that serve absolutely no purpose, and while it does depict a scene from the actual film, it's also a terrible representation of the movie as a whole," Edidin notes.
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- naino rājñaḥ prajā-bhartur
- dharma-yuddhe vadho dviṣām
- iti me na tu bodhāya
- kalpate śāsanaṁ vacaḥ
na—never; enaḥ—sins; rājñaḥ—of the king; prajā-bhartuḥ—of one who is engaged in the maintenance of the citizens; dharma—for the right cause; yuddhe—in the fight; vadhaḥ—killing; dviṣām—of the enemies; iti—all these; me—for me; na—never; tu—but; bodhāya—for satisfaction; kalpate—they are meant for administration; śāsanam—injunction; vacaḥ—words of.
There is no sin for a king who kills for the right cause, who is engaged in maintaining his citizens. But this injunction is not applicable to me.
Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira thought that although he was not actually involved in the administration of the kingdom, which was being carried on well by Duryodhana without harm to the citizens, he caused the killing of so many living beings only for his personal gain of the kingdom from the hands of Duryodhana. The killing was committed not in the course of administration but for the sake of self-aggrandizement, and as such he thought himself responsible for all the sins.


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Benoot to anticipate Cancellara's attack in Tour of Flanders
Belgian youngster placed fifth in Ronde debut in 2015
Twelve months ago, Tiesj Benoot (Lotto Soudal) pulled off the remarkable feat of staying hidden in plain sight during the build-up to the Tour of Flanders. Despite a string of fine results in the early part of the spring, the neo-professional was able to line up for his debut Ronde relatively unfettered by the demands of the home press.
Benoot's eventual fifth place finish, at the tender age of 21, changed his standing somewhat, particularly with Tom Boonen very much in the Autumn of his career, but the economics student seems unaffected by the increased attention as he lines up for his second tilt at Flemish cycling's day of days.
"Last year was the first time I did a race of this distance and it went well for me," Benoot said at Lotto-Soudal's pre-race press gathering in Oostkamp on Wednesday evening. "This year, I'm taking the start with different sensations but not with any more stress. I'm setting out with the same confidence as in 2015. I've been up there in the finale of the last three races I've done and I've had better results in those races than I did last year."
Benoot was an aggressive presence at Dwars door Vlaanderen, placed 8th at E3 Harelbeke and 15th at Gent-Wevelgem last week, following on from a sparkling start to the season that saw him finish third at Omloop Het Nieuwblad and 8th at Strade Bianche.
Buoyed by those showings, Benoot will be expected to be in the mix come the finale on Sunday, though his directeur sportif Herman Frison insisted that there were three riders – Peter Sagan, Fabian Cancellara and Greg Van Avermaet – operating at a level above the rest. The leap from making an impressive cameo to winning in Oudenaarde is considerable.
"I can win but it's very difficult," Benoot said. "There are three riders ahead of everybody else and so you'll need a bit of luck to beat them. But behind them, anything is possible and in a race of 260 kilometres, you never know."
As an under-23 rider, Benoot shone on all terrains, including the tough Ronde de l'Isarde stage race in the Pyrenees, and when he graduated to the professional ranks a year ago, the expectation was that Amstel Gold Race might be the classic best-suited to his talents. Indeed, the initial plan was for him to alternate between the cobbles and the Ardennes each year in the early part of his career, but last year's Ronde showing has – at least for now – shelved that idea.
"The Ronde is a race that suits me. With the distance and the difficulty, you're talking about a real endurance race," Benoot said. You know that a lot of things can happen but you simply don't know when. So you have to choose the right moment – but I'm not going to reveal my plans here…"
Benoot will share the leadership of the Lotto-Soudal team with Jürgen Roelandts, though the team's third option, Dwars door Vlaanderen winner Jens Debusschere, has been ruled out through injury.
"That won't change too much," Benoot said. "We'll start with two protected riders instead of three, but it's a shame that we don't have Jens as an option for the final."
Roelandts placed third in the 2013 Ronde by attacking ahead of the finale and then staying with Cancellara and Sagan when they bridged across to him over the Kwaremont. He hinted that Lotto-Soudal would have to be similarly inventive this time out.
"The way Sagan and Cancellara are going, they are going to be hard to follow. Especially Cancellara on the Oude Kwaremont: when he goes for it there, very few will be able to follow," Roelandts said. "So you need to go before that."
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MSU-Kansas State preview
Week 2 is here and so is the debut of Nick Fitzgerald in Coach Joe Moorhead's system. Mississippi State won 63-6 over Stephen F. Austin while Kansas State is coming into this game after a 27-24 victory over South Dakota, a game in which they had to come from behind to win. While it wasn't a pretty win for Bill Snyder's Wildcats, it's a win nonetheless and that's all that really counts in this day and age of college football.
Matchup to watch
As is usually the case in football, whoever controls the line of scrimmage will usually come away with the win. That's why it's important for Mississippi State's defensive line to own the line of scrimmage the way it did a week ago against Stephen F. Austin when it recorded 17 tackles for loss. It will be key for not only Montez Sweat and Jeffery Simmons to dominate, but it will be huge if they can get Cory Thomas and Braxton Hoyett involved in the backfield.
Kansas State Player to Watch
Running back Alex Barnes rushed for 103 yards on 21 carries vs South Dakota last Saturday. It will be important for Kansas State to establish a running game vs the Mississippi State defense, which will be incredibly difficult against the dominant defensive line of the Bulldogs. If Kansas State wants an opportunity to pull off a huge victory, the run game will be extremely important for their chances.
MSU Player to watch
Last week, the Bulldogs had a difficult time getting the run game going against Stephen F. Austin. Between Kylin Hill and Aeris Williams, they combined for 11 carries and 65 yards and one touchdown. It will be important to get one of the two going on Saturday, to open up the passing game for Nick Fitzgerald. Kylin Hill will most likely get the majority of the carries, so if he can establish the running game it will allow the Bulldogs offense to really open up and be difficult for Kansas State to stop.
Though it is an 11am start time and on the road, on paper the Bulldogs are just more talented on both sides of the ball. While Fitzgerald will likely start slow, expect him to finish on a tear that will allow Mississippi State to pull away in the second half and cruise to an important victory. Final Score prediction: 41-13.


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After a strong three-game stretch post-injury, Talen Horton-Tucker has been the complete opposite in the last three games.
Horton-Tucker has scored just 10 points during his last three games after averaging over 23 points a game in his first three. The 20-year-old guard is shooting 4-of-27 overall in these last three contests, including an 0-of-8 outing in the loss to the New York Knicks.
LeBron James played with Horton-Tucker in two of those games, which could have affected Horton-Tucker's rhythm with limited touches. That's why head coach Frank Vogel tried to utilize the young guard in a new way against the Knicks.
"It's tough. We tried using him as a point guard instead of (Rajon) Rondo tonight in the minutes Russ(ell Westbrook) was out. I don't know if that had anything to do with it. Again, we'll have to look at the tape," Vogel said after the loss. "I thought there were two plays where he went to the basket early in the game and got fouled, ended up missing the shot cause the whistle didn't blow and sometimes, that affects your confidence."
Vogel added Horton-Tucker made some nice plays for teammates while facilitating.
"I do know that he made some really good paint-the-great passes," Vogel said. "Found guys for 3-point shots, had four assists. Overall, played a decent game, just didn't finish. It's just one of those nights for him, so he's going to be fine. We'll look at the tape as we always do and learn from it."


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Comparing the Many Types of Massage and Their Benefits: Which Works for Your Needs?
Comparing the Many Types of Massage and Their Benefits
Understanding the types of massage that exist allows you to better understand your physical needs and what will best address those concerns, see what fits best
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There's nothing quite as therapeutic as treating yourself to a massage.
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There are many different types of massage therapy to choose from. Keep reading to learn the benefits of each to see which resonates best with your needs.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massages are the most common type of massage you're going to read about today. They consist of several basic movements, including long, sweeping strokes and muscle kneading. Your masseuse will use less pressure than in other types of massage therapy you'll read about later.
Studies show that this the best type of massage for reducing lower back pain in certain populations. It's not the best pick for everyone, though. Those who have fibromyalgia, for example, are not great candidates for Swedish massages.
Hot Stone
During a hot stone massage, your masseuse will use heated stones on your body to produce the desired effect. The stones are made of volcanic rock, allowing them to hold heat for long periods.
Your masseuse ensures the stones are a specific temperature before placing them on your body. They may also hold them in their hands as they move them across your back for a unique feeling massage.
The hot rocks heat the muscles of your body. Heat is a great way to help with muscle injuries as it promotes blood flow and can help them to relax.
Hot stone massages are best for releasing tense muscles and centering yourself. Some may find the stones too hot to allow themselves to completely relax during their treatment.
Deep Tissue
Deep tissue massages work by reaching the deeper layers of your muscles and connective tissues. Your therapist will use a fair amount of pressure, working their fingers in slow, firm strokes.
Deep tissue massages are best for athletes or those with dense muscle tissues. People who need to breakdown scar tissue are also great candidates. You do not want to book this type of treatment if you're looking for relaxation.
The key to getting a great deep tissue massage is to communicate with your therapist. You will need varying amounts of pressure in different areas of your body. Let your masseuse know if they're not using enough — or, subsequently, too much — pressure.
It's normal to feel sore for a day or two after your treatment.
Aromatherapy massages involve the use of scented essential oils to produce a healing effect. Your therapist will combine gentle pressure with a variety of different oils to promote emotional and physical healing.
Your masseuse may use oils like bergamot, cedarwood, lavender, or peppermint during your massage. They will dilute the oil in a carrier oil to massage into your skin or diffuse the oil in the room.
There are a lot of benefits to combining essential oils and massage therapy. Studies show that some essential oils can be effective in reducing anxiety levels and promoting sleep quality. Aromatherapy is also great for stress relief and relaxation.
Tui Na
Tui Na is a form of bodywork that's rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Your practitioner works along the energy channels in your body using various techniques to try to balance your body's vital energy (qi).
This treatment goes beyond treating your physical body through your muscles and joints. The goal is to work on the body on a deeper and more energetic level. Your practitioner will use their hands to feel your energy and affect its flow and distribution.
Tui na is best for people suffering from disorders like insomnia, headaches, and emotional issues. However, some people do find the techniques useful for stiff muscles and sore backs.
Shiatsu is a type of bodywork that originates in Japan. Its name translates to "finger pressure." Your masseuse will use gentle stretches and finger pressure to work on your body's pressure points. Similar to tui na massages, a shiatsu treatment focuses on balancing your body's energy flow.
Your massage therapist will use their hands to massage points over your body. They may apply a pulsing or rhythmic pressure.
Shiatsu is an excellent technique for people who are suffering from a variety of body ailments. It's a non-invasive therapy that can help treat stiff muscles, poor digestion, headaches, fibromyalgia, stress, and fatigue.
Chair Massage
Are neck, shoulder, and back pain getting you down? If so, a chair massage might be what you need to treat these issues.
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This treatment is best for those who want a quick, focused massage. During your treatment, you'll straddle a unique massage chair and keep all of your clothing on. Your therapist will then have full access to the parts of your body that are ailing you.
Chair massages are only 10-30 minutes in length, so they're perfect for people short on time.
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Publisher's dark gray cloth with gilt lettering and decoration. Some light wear at extremities. The title translates into English as "The Art of Living Rightly" and a former owner has written that in ink on the title page. Former owner's signature on front end paper. These essays originally appeared in Harper's Magazine in Curtis's column "Easy Chair" and are on (as the preface says) "vital questions of hygiene, courtesy and morality." Bibliography of American Literature number 4409. 136 pages plus two pages of publisher's advertisements.
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Hilton-Kamm D, Sklansky M, Chang RK.
How Not to Tell Parents About Their Child's New Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease: An Internet Survey of 841 Parents.
Pediatr Cardiol. 2014 Feb; 35(2); 239-252 PMID:23925415
Hilton-Kamm D, Chang RK, Sklansky M.,
Prenatal diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: impact of counseling patterns on parental perceptions and decisions regarding termination of pregnancy.
Pediatr Cardiol. 2012 Dec;33(8):1402-10. doi: 10.1007/s00246-012-0366-9. Epub 2012 May 23. PMID: 22618584
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Note: p values less than .05 are considered "statistically significant." The lower the p value, the less likely that the results were from chance. A p value of .001 means that the probability that the results were from chance are 1 in 1000.
Counseling following the diagnosis of congenital heart disease: impact of the cardiologist's demeanor and terminology.
Hilton-Kamm D, Sklansky M, Chang RK. Poster session presented at: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 19, November 3-7, 2012, Los Angeles, CA
Perceptions of survival and life expectancy impacted by termination counseling for parents receiving a prenatal diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. (Abstract F39) Factors associated with parents' perceptions when receiving their child's diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome. (Abstract F40)
Hilton-Kamm D, Sklansky M, Chang RK. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Vol. 2, No. 1. Abstracts from Cardiology 2011, 139-192. Poster presentation presented at: Cardiology 2011, Scottsdale, AZ.
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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome and the myths of informed consent.
Hilton-Kamm, D. American Academy of Pediatrics Bioethics Newsletter. Fall 2012;14-17.
Improving communication and outcomes for children with complex congenital heart disease using parent information-seeking behavior.
Hilton-Kamm, D. Congenital Cardiology Today. 2012;10(3):11-14.
Caring for a child with congenital heart disease; practical tools and resources.
Hilton-Kamm, D. Congenital Cardiology Today. 2006;4(2):9-12.
Receiving a child's diagnosis of complex CHD: parents' perspectives and communication tools.
Hilton-Kamm, D. Congenital Cardiology Today 2005;3(12):12-16.
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In 2014, Debbie was asked to co-author a book chapter outlining how parents get information on their child's heart condition and surgeries. In the U.S., data regarding pediatric heart surgeries is hard to come by, as there is no mandated outcomes reporting as there is for adult (acquired heart disease) surgeries.Co-authored with Helen Haskell, founder of Mothers Against Medical Error, this chapter outlines the difficulties parents have in finding objective, and accurate information regarding life-saving heart surgeries for their children.
Communication Chaos: How Incomplete and Conflicting Information Prevents Improved Outcomes for Patients with Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Disease (and What We Can Do About It).
Hilton-Kamm, D, and Haskell, H. (2015). In P.R. Barach, J.P. Jacobs, S.E. Lipshultz, P.C. Laussen (eds.) Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Care: Volume 1: Outcomes Analysis. (pp. 491-505). London: Springer-Verlag, doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-6587-3_37
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Ceres High's varsity boys water polo team showed improvement during its rematch with Grace Davis this past week.
The fourth-place Bulldogs closed out the 2019 campaign with a 10-6 loss against the second-place Spartans on Senior Day last Thursday in Ceres.
Grace Davis routed Ceres High 16-3 on Oct. 1 in Modesto.
"That's probably one of the best games we've played all year. They slaughtered us the first time."Coach Stephen Dias
"That's probably one of the best games we've played all year," Bulldogs' first-year coach Stephen Dias said. "They slaughtered us the first time."
Ceres High (7-7) finished in a two-way tie for fourth place with Los Banos in the WAC standings.
Mountain House, Pacheco and Lathrop placed fifth, sixth and seventh, respectively.
The top three teams in league qualified for the playoffs, including Beyer, Grace Davis and Johansen.
"There was a lot of improvment," Dias said. "They learned a lot. They're already talking about next year."
Diaz recognized Oscar Barajas, Ceres High's lone senior, before the WAC finale. "This is his first year playing," Dias said. "He was a band student. He decided to try something new. He could barely swim this summer. By the first game, he was a starter. I had a lot of confidence in him. He was a hard worker. He listened. Everybody could see the growth he had in one year."
Barajas scored once versus Grace Davis.
Cruz Fee had two goals.
Luis Alvarez, Brian Ayala and Nicholas Campbell all contributed one goal.
The Bulldogs trailed 5-0 at halftime. Ceres High outscored Grace Davis 6-5 after intermission.
"If you take away the first quarter, we didn't do so bad," Dias said. "We actually played as a team. We had fun. The kids did a fantastic job."
Ceres High will lose just one player to graduation. Fee, Alvarez, Ayala, Campbell, Jeremy Kier, Ryan Baranski, Kenneth Arroyo, Noah Avalos, Daniel Guel, Cayden Jantz, Bryan Nunez and Nathaniel Pethyon could return to the Bulldogs.
"We should have a pretty strong team," Dias said.


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Describe your sound in three words
Psychosis, but catchy
Tell us a few things about your creative process
The notes app on my phone is full of song ideas and snippets of possible lyrics, leaving voice memos for myself of melodies that i might think of, but mostly when I get in the studio with Shurk, we just bounce off each other so naturally that we start writing something straight off the bat
Why is sexism so pervasive in Hip Hop culture?
There's always been a lot of fragile masculinity in hip hop, but tbh most of the stuff I'm really excited about in the scene rn is from queer female rappers
Best Hip Hop album ever?
Umm, its tie I think.
British: Constant Dikestar
American: Miseducation of Lauren Hill
What would be your dream performance venue?
I'd kill to play Love Supreme
What was the best film you have watched during the quarantine?
Probably the documentary 'Fursonas"
Any future plans?
I just cant wait for this rona situation to wrap up so i can get back to the club!
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The Millennial Advisory Board will meet quarterly over the next two years to explore what type of relationship millennials want to have with their bank, what financial services they need, and how we can connect with them more authentically.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) December 22, 2016
Centric Bank, headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (HYP), has formed a Millennial Advisory Board in an exclusive partnership with the 1,500 member-strong Harrisburg Young Professionals, tapping into the insights and expectations of a new generation of customers and bank employees. Each member of the 16-person board will serve a two-year commitment and represents a diverse group of business people from both Harrisburg Young Professionals and Centric Bank.
"Connecting with millennials—now the largest generation in the U.S. workforce—is imperative for Centric Bank's long-term sustainability, and we're excited to discover firsthand how and when these young professionals want to interact with a bank. Understanding the options for entrepreneurs to fund their business and learning what the advantages and challenges of financial apps like Venmo and Square Cash are for millennials will help us refine our services and remain relevant," says Patricia A. (Patti) Husic, Centric Bank President and CEO.
"This generation doesn't remember a world without the Internet," says Husic, founder of the advisory board. "The group will meet quarterly over the next two years to explore what type of relationship millennials want to have with their bank, what financial services they need, and how we can connect with them more authentically. We want the customer to dictate what the banking relationship should look like, and we'll respond by meeting those needs."
"Some polls report that a third of millennials say they won't need a bank in the future, according to The Millennial Disruption Index, but a survey by CCG Catalyst found that nearly 90 percent have a relationship with a financial institution. Only four percent have an account with an online-only bank," says Husic. "Excellent customer service invites a two-way conversation with your audiences. We are not relying on statistics alone or third-party market studies. We want our primary source to be the potential customers who represent our demographic. We're anxious to learn more about their needs, and we're willing to make immediate changes based on these discoveries. This truly defines our tagline—We Revolve Around You."
"To start a business or grow a business, we still need money. The channels the money flows through and the different opportunities for mortgages, advice, and mobile technologies is where we bring fresh ideas. Through this opportunity with Centric Bank and having direct access to the CEO, we can be the ones who shape the future of banking for a young and more diverse generation of people," says Derek Whitesel, executive director of the Harrisburg Young Professionals. "After I heard Patti Husic speak at one of the Young Professionals' roundtable discussions, we discussed a partnership with Centric Bank to purposefully share more about what millennials need from banks and how we can work together. It's also a great networking opportunity for our members to connect and work with industry and community leaders like Patti, who is a member of the American Bankers Association Board of Directors."
"As an attorney and a Centric Financial Corporation board member, I'm thrilled to support the Millennial Advisory Board—it shows our strong commitment to a new generation of banking. The HYP group presented to our board in December, and every board member was inspired by their passion and energy. Their enthusiasm is contagious and their input will help us continue as an innovator in community banking. Millennials are seeking the ability to balance a personal touch with digital capabilities. One HYP member, Cody Wanner, will video the customer experience by opening his own online account with Centric Bank in real time," says Nicole Stezar Kaylor, Esq., Of Counsel with McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.
"Millennials want a sense of purpose, to feel like the work they're doing helps the community. That's perfectly aligned with our #BetheDifferenceMaker philosophy," says Husic. "About 15 percent of our employees are millennials, and one of our goals is to attract and retain more millennial customers and associates. At the end of two years, we hope to double that number."
It's been a milestone year for Patti Husic and Centric Bank. In October, the bank was named a Top Team in American Banker's 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking 2016, an exclamation point to Husic's intentional advancement of high-achieving women. Husic herself ascended to #17 in the Most Powerful Women in Banking list this year, a recognition that has brought national attention to the bank's organic lending successes.
About Centric Bank
A three-time Best Places to Work and Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies for four years, Centric Bank is headquartered in south central Pennsylvania with assets of $485 million and remains the leader in organic loan growth in central Pennsylvania. A locally owned, locally loaned community bank, Centric Bank provides highly competitive and pro-growth financial services to businesses, professionals, individuals, families, and the health care and agricultural industries. With a Five-Star Bauer Financial Rating, Centric Bank is also ranked #1 in approved SBA 7(a) loans in the Eastern District as of September 30, 2016, which comprises 40 out of 67 counties in the Commonwealth. Centric Bank is also a Top 20 Lender for SBA Loans in the Philadelphia Region. Founded in 2007, Pennsylvania-based Centric Bank has financial centers located in Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, and Camp Hill, and loan production offices in Lancaster and suburban Philadelphia. To learn more about Centric Bank, call 717.657.7727 or visit CentricBank.com. Connect with them on Twitter at @CentricBank and Facebook at Centric Bank.
Centric Financial Corporation is traded over the counter (OTC-Pink) with the ticker symbol CFCX.
About Harrisburg Young Professionals
Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP) is a group of more than 1,500 young active, civic-minded professionals who share a clear vision of Harrisburg's future as a great place to live, work and play. Its goals include "brain gain," economic development and city revitalization, promotion of diversity, increased volunteerism and providing business networking. For more information, visit http://www.hyp.org.


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Finished in a distressed baby pink with red Mughal flora motif. Over emerald underpainting from a previous incarnation. This is the largest example of this genre we have sourced and sadly, with this style of decoration, a one-off.This delightful display unit, sourced from Rajasthan, is not just functional, it is highly decorative. Constructed from the tropical hardwood teak, they makes a great decorative statement. Reflects typical Rajasthani architecture, an fine example of which is shown here at the Haveli.
Featured in The Real Marigold Hotel TV series in Udaipur. Unusually, this display unit is finished in a. Baby pink with red Mughal floral motif.
Been recently hand-crafted using old, distressed teak. And would add a touch of Bombay chic to any contemporary interior. These larger Mughal and Classic arched display units are.
Available in a variety of sizes and colour palettes. As are single and triple arched versions. This listing is for the one nine Mughal arched. Distressed baby pink with red Mughal floral decoration. IMAGES 1 - 5, 7 - 12.Wooden surface lightly waxed, with hanging hooks to rear. Please look carefully at the photographs as they form part of the description. ANTIQUE BUDDHAS FOR DISPLAY ONLY, AND NOT INCLUDED. Follow us in India on Instagram at lacewinginteriors. The item "ANTIQUE VINTAGE INDIAN FURNITURE.
HUGE MUGHAL ARCH DISPLAY UNIT. BABY PINK & RED" is in sale since Wednesday, May 6, 2020. This item is in the category "Home, Furniture & DIY\Furniture\Bookcases, Shelving & Storage". The seller is "lacewing-interiors" and is located in Hampton.
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Science fiction aspects have always existed in GI Joe, from the original laser trooper, Flash, and the Jump Jet Pack in 1982, forward. But at times they have been downplayed or pushed out of the GI Joe camp and into Cobra's.
In 1984, Zartan was pretty far out there – changing appearance at will in the comic book and turning invisible in the cartoon. Cobra also had Dr. Venom's brainwave scanner to read the Joes' minds. 1985 was mostly grounded in reality, taking a step away from science fiction, before 1986 took a big step back towards it. That trajectory would continue afterwards, but the proliferation of science fiction elements in the fifth series was a key step in the evolution of the brand.
Zandar and Zarana changed colours. Dr. Mindbender was a mad scientist. BATS was an android trooper. And Dial-Tone had an advanced communications backpack and all sorts of tech gear all over his body. But no one embodied science fiction more than Sci-Fi. Obviously.
Sci-Fi was a 1986 preview of what GI Joe would look like in the 1990s. And, interestingly, the 1991 version of Sci-Fi felt more like a 1980s Joe than the 1986 version.
There is something to be said for standing out in the GI Joe lineup. When I first saw the latest series of Joes on retail pegs in 1984, I immediately gravitated to Blowtorch. He was easily the brightest good guy released at that point, caught my eye and became my favourite figure that year. However, in practical use and overall longevity, he soon fell behind Mutt, Recondo and Roadblock.
In 1985, my favourite figures included Flint, Alpine, Footloose, Lady Jaye… the most versatile and battle ready, not the ones with colours that stuck out, like Airtight, Barbecue, and Bazooka.
That preference continue into 1986, as Beach Head was immediately my favourite figure, and General Hawk and Leatherneck were not far behind.
Sci-Fi, the neon green laser trooper, was low on my list. I appreciated that he stuck out, but I also couldn't picture using him much in practical, realistic, combat situations. And when my best friend, Donny, expressed his interest in the figure, I basically walked away from Sci-Fi altogether. He would have been one of the last 1986 Joes I would have bought, second only to the underwhelming re-release of Roadblock.
But my appreciation for Sci-Fi actually grew over time.
What drew Donny to Sci-Fi was his attachment to science fiction in pop culture. We had both been Star Wars fans growing up. We played with GI Joe and Transformers, but he was more a Transformers fan than me, and this culminated in trading all his GI Joes to me for all my Transformers. And he introduced me to Aliens, too.
In an interesting turn, Donny actually came back to GI Joe with Battle Force 2000. It gave him a closer avenue towards Aliens than any other toy line. So GI Joe in late 1987 and into 1988, was a renaissance period for him. We had BF2000 figures designated as Hicks, Hudson, etc., but it was hard to go full-Aliens without a Ripley. (In retrospect, Lady Jaye would have been a good choice!) And Sci-Fi was definitely part of that Aliens crew.
As a side note, because GI Joe didn't have a full cast for the movie, I also tried to play out Aliens scenarios with Lego, trying to build the dropship and APC, and designating different coloured Space Lego figures as different characters from the movie.
Now, looking at Sci-Fi, the pop culture icon he most reminds me of is actually RoboCop. I see the connection whenever I look at his helmet.
One thing I always felt about GI Joe vs. Cobra was that most of the Joes faces should be visible. Snake Eyes was the obvious exception. And yet many of those 1986 figures – including Beach Head, Wet-Suit, Sci-Fi and even Low-Light and Lifeline – had wholly or partially obscured faces. That Cobra faces were frequently obscured was understandable: the troops were, by their nature, faceless minions, and with the big, bad guys, masks created a sense of intrigue. But good guys didn't have anything to hide. And I wanted to know all of them, so that I felt that they were truly heroic, and that there was something at stake whenever they battled Cobra.
There was some inconsistency to how this applied, and I can easily find examples of me disproving myself – Beach Head, Steel Brigade and Shockwave were some of my favourite Joes – but I didn't have the same affinity for Snake Eyes that others did, and I tended to only want a few Joes to be masked. They couldn't all be good guys with intrigue.
There is no doubt that my affection for Sci-Fi felt less personal because of his partially obscured face, because it was harder to project a personality on, and relate to, him. Regardless, he was an important part of my Joe world because my best friend loved playing with him. And I think at times we simply pretended that any shade of green was camouflaged on the battlefield.
The Sci-Fi mould is well done, with significant detailing throughout. There are tons of fine, little details, including creasing, numerous pockets, the ridges on his inner legs, the long zipper on his jumpsuit, the wires on the side of his legs, and, of course, his body armour and helmet. Some could be labeled "soft" but, overall, the detailing is extensive and well done.
From what you can see of his face, he seems to be a no-nonsense kind of Joe. He's not the smiling first officer, and instead his flat mouth is deadly serious.
The colours are a great combination, that was almost offensive in 1986, but within a few years neon would be everywhere.
He fit well within the 1986 or 1987 colour palette and futuristic aesthetic, but would have looked out of place in the Joe line any other year before 1991. The silver, black and neon green provide such contrast, and are used effectively to accentuate the mould's top features.
His rifle is large but well done, and I don't doubt that it was one of the reasons Donny fell for him more so than other Joes. There's good detailing on the power pack backpack, and some slots to allow him to put his rifle away and free up his hands, if he was scrabbling up rocks or helping carry an injured teammate, for example. The cord is standard Joe-issue, and overall he has a nice equipment set. He far outsteps Iceberg and Monkeywrench in this regard, but trails Lifeline, Mainframe and Wet-Suit.
It's hard to put my feelings for Sci-Fi in perspective now. He was one of my least favourite figures in his release year, but the fifth series was among my favourites. He was one of my friend's favourites, and he found a perfect niche role a year later when he joined Battle Force 2000 to simulate the interplanetary marine corps from Aliens. And he has become less of an eyesore to me, since I opened up my collection beyond 1988. It would be ridiculous to say I have an issue with Sci-Fi while appreciating Star Brigade.
In the end, Sci-Fi may be the only figure to fit into the mixed bucket of semi-important, childhood significance and going through a renaissance.
Sci-Fi was a hold-out figure from my trade of Joes for Transformers with Donny. So I think he was my friend's favourite figure. Regardless, I acquired him in the 1980s or 1990s… likely through a yard sale, but I don't remember, now, 30 years later.
As an adult, I eventually tracked down an MOC Sci-Fi in December 2016. I remember bidding on him, discreetly, while out at the Beach House restaurant with my wife. At the time I worried that I had overpaid for him, especially when he arrived with a cracked bubble. But he came on a Canadian card and that was special to me, and the market price now has "corrected" for my overpay in 2016.
One last side note and total coincidence. I swear! Three very talented photogs chose Sci-Fi as the subject of their GI Joe photography challenge, on Twitter, under the hashtag: #joeoddsandevens
Check their pictures out (below) and make sure you're following them, damn it!


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Want to hear something strange? I met Nelson DeMille twice before reading one of his books. Seriously! I met him at a Harlan Coben book signing and then I met him at ThrillerFest last year, so I finally decided it was time to read one of his books – especially since I've heard such great things about them. The one I decided to start with was Plum Island.
Unlike many of the thrillers I typically read that move a-mile-a-minute, Plum Island was more of a slow burn. Over its nearly 700 pages, this well-written novel unfolds like an episode of Murder, She Wrote where the protagonist – in this case, John Corey – is trying to unravel the mystery and the reader is along for the ride.
Written in first-person, Plum Island features some terrific humor and sarcasm from Corey, a lovable character with a tough-guy exterior. The supporting cast is comprised of many interesting and quirky characters you'll remember long after the final page has been turned.
While Plum Island wasn't as fast-paced as I initially expected, it kept me engaged from start to finish. It also introduced me to the world of Nelson DeMille – one which is filled with compelling dialogue, three-dimensional locales and intriguing mystery. I couldn't have asked for more.


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Many coaches and teams get focused on preparing for the upcoming team and lose sight of improving their own skill sets.
One of the most difficult things to do, regardless of the sport or activity, is to work on your weaknesses. Even though we know in our brains these are where we should put the majority of our time and energy, it is much more fun to work on things that we are good at, so many times we don't work on our weaknesses and instead get better at our strengths.
As a coach it's important that you develop your team, one of the most efficient ways to do this is to improve their weaknesses. To do this effectively you must establish a plan to improve these areas so you aren't wasting your time.