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Lucky country comes last
Hardly a week passes when there's not another reason to get depressed about the failure of Australia's freedom-of-information laws.
Last month's High Court decision blocking access to four-year-old documents on bracket creep in the tax system and the rorts in the first home buyers' scheme was the most spectacular example.
Then there was the speech by the NSW Crown Solicitor, Ian Knight, reported here last week, in which he gave a candid and depressingly authoritarian view on why the Parliament, the press and the public should be stopped from getting government information.
Now a student in Western Australia has done a doctoral thesis comparing the operation of such laws in five countries, including Australia. If you care about how democracies function, take a look at it here. (Click 'Read Only'.)
Johan Lidberg from Murdoch University used methodology similar to that used by Transparency International to produce its annual rankings of the most corrupt countries. He did surveys and ran parallel freedom-of-information applications in five countries; Australia, the US and Sweden, which have long-established freedom-of-information regimes, and South Africa and Thailand, which don't.
There was little joy outside Sweden. The US has become far more secretive since September 11, 2001, thanks largely, to the memo from its then attorney-general, John Ashcroft, which was added to the act and tells bureaucrats they can get legal help to be more restrictive in releasing information. Lidberg says that for a freedom-of-information law to work, there has to be a government culture that supports it, because that culture determines how it is interpreted, regardless of what the law says.
So Lidberg surveyed almost 70 ministers and top bureaucrats in the countries to find out about their attitudes to the information they hold.
Only five Australian bureaucrats or ministers replied, the lowest number in the survey. Of those, only one ticked the box that said "government holds information on behalf of the people and I should endeavour to deliver the information requested as soon as possible".
The other four all said, "the government owns the information". Contrast that with Sweden where all but three of 20 who replied said government holds information on behalf of the people. Little wonder Lidberg concluded Australia was the worst in the study. "It scored the lowest and its top public servants and politicians are trying hard to project an image of a mature, functioning FoI system. This is false ..."
Few applicants who have used the law for other than personal requests would disagree.
Matthew Moore is the Herald's freedom-of-information editor. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com if you have been frustrated getting documents under FoI laws. Check out developments at www.smh.com.au/foi.
Thanks Matthew Moore for a great article. I am pleased there are still some journalists left in this country who do really care about democracy. How about you doing a similar study of journalists attitudes to FOI? I'm sure Gerard Henderson and Miranda Devine would be of the opinion that FOI should be scraped altogether, as they don't need it, they get their info from the PM's office anyway, bloody parrots.
- Posted by: Rob Banks on October 20, 2006 11:27 PM
It does not shock me. Time for Australia to wake up. When a government has been in power for too long they tend to regard themselves almost untouchable. A certain arrogance breeds. Labor needs a strong leader. Simon Crean's biggest downfall was that he apparently had no personality. What a wonderful Prime minister he would have been. He stood up for what he believed was fair and right. Australia needs change. Its a pity people judge on appearance rather than policy.
- Posted by: anita on October 21, 2006 5:48 AM
Concur with Swedes regarding public ownership of information. The pollies have forgotton the basic tenant as to why they were elected - to represent the public and to be answerable to them.
Imagine what would happen if a person on welfare refused to divulge information to Centerlilnk because it was "sensitive". Maybe the same rights should be extended to the average employee when dealing with the boss.
If you are paid by the public purse then you must answer to the public in full why you are spending the publics money in any particular fashion.
- Posted by: John on October 21, 2006 6:15 AM
it offends me that 'government of the people, by the people, for the people' has become so distorted for selfish ends that we have allowed public information to become private ... privatisation ? not fair !
but hey there's hope - the bush administration is in trouble, so maybe our love affair with money as a definition of happiness can turn - what's that saying about "the love of money is the root of all ..." ?
- Posted by: Frank on October 21, 2006 9:49 AM
The Police in NSW already operate with virtual immunity (unless caught on camera) - are people just going to sit back at let a lawyer advise us that the government needs more closed doors.
What crap. Wake up Australia!
- Posted by: Travis on October 21, 2006 10:33 AM
Its Johnny's strategy of dumbing the population down. Sadly transparent government is no longer a liberal ideal.
- Posted by: jim on October 21, 2006 12:41 PM
The bureaucrats lead overtly by Mr Knight seem to be digging in to defend their claim to privilege of hiding documents from the public. Their Ministers will be proud of them. A campaign to amend the FOI laws will be necessary.
We have a synopsis on our site now
- Posted by: michael ahrens on October 21, 2006 2:35 PM
WE put government there. They serve us. They should have all documents available.
But I guess they are planning their super, snout in the parilmentary cafe funded by you and I. All there for them to help better serve us.
Why is a document about bracket creep of such national security?
- Posted by: san andreas on October 21, 2006 2:46 PM
Blame Howard, he's changed the culture of Australian Government to that of the US. Not surprisingly really since he's just another yank puppet
- Posted by: jellybean on October 21, 2006 4:21 PM
I can no longer tell the difference between a democratic country where information are suppose to be free (as long as copyright issues are addressed) compare to a communist country where every bit of information are controlled and manipulated. As long as we live and work in our own little space and do not break any laws, and our standard of living is higher, what's the difference from a freedom of information point of view? I guess we still have freedom of speech...
- Posted by: W on October 21, 2006 5:08 PM
It would seem that the Australian Government has forgetten that IT serves the Australian people and not the other way around
- Posted by: Steven Greenwood on October 21, 2006 5:44 PM
Why are people so surprised at this situation when we have the calibre of governments we have. You must be really niave and believe in fairies, if you think governments pay any more than 'lip service' to the concept of democracy and therefor, by extension, freedom of information.
Wake up Australia and realise we don't live Utopea.
- Posted by: Mike on October 21, 2006 5:50 PM
Do you all really think we live in a democracy ?! Do you really think we have freedom of speech ? Australia is not all that different from, say, communist China.
- Posted by: Googolplex on October 21, 2006 6:20 PM
Freedom of information is useless if debate in the public sphere is impotent. Our fourth estate is now as free as a McDonalds employee.
- Posted by: Jim on October 21, 2006 8:57 PM
It's depressing, but this country has the government it deserves, and by extension the rights it deserves.
Sure there are lots of people speaking out against the libs, but until the majority of Australia actually cares about something beyond the hip pocket they're just going to keep stabbing everyone except their blue-blood buddies in the back.
What's that? Another interest rate rise? What goes around hey.
- Posted by: Greg on October 21, 2006 10:19 PM
excellent article. the truth hurts, but seeking it also allows us to improve.
- Posted by: WTF on October 21, 2006 10:43 PM
I sometimes wonder how some ministers sleep at night.History will be a harsh judge on our political ministers we have today.
The fact that the government tries to block as much FOI as possible proves that it has something to hide.
I remeber a newly elected prime minister once saying how he wanted an open government.
The government of today has a lot to be ashamed of.
My question to Mr Howard is..When you look into the mirror do you really like what you see?
- Posted by: John on October 21, 2006 11:59 PM
Great Article, Matthew
I refer to some citations, as to freedom of discussion and the release of government information in the lucky country comes last
Lord Simon of Glaisdale when he said in Attorney-General v. Times Newspapers ((88) (1974) AC 273, at p 315;
see also per Mason J. in The Commonwealth of Australia v.John0 Fairfax and Sons Ltd. (1980) 147 CLR 39, at p 52; Hector v. Attorney-General of Antigua (1990) 2 AC 312, at p 318):
"The first public interest involved is that of freedom of discussion in democratic society. People cannot adequately influence the decisions which affect their lives unless they can be adequately informed on facts and arguments relevant to the decisions. Much of such fact-finding and argumentation necessarily has to be conducted vicariously, the public press being a principal instrument.? Freedom of public discussion of government (including the institutions and agencies of government) is not merely a desirable political privilege; it is inherent in the idea of a representative democracy.
As McIntyre J. observed in
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union v. Dolphin Delivery Ltd. ((89)(1986) 33 DLR (4th) 174, at p 183):
"Representative democracy, as we know it today, which is in great part the product of free expression and discussion of varying ideas, depends upon its maintenance and protection."
In the same case, Cannon J. said ((97) (1938) SCR, at pp 145-146; (1938) 2 DLR, at p 119):
"Under the British system, which is ours, no political
party can erect a prohibitory barrier to prevent the electors from getting information concerning the policy of the government. Freedom of discussion is essential to enlighten public opinion in a democratic State; it cannot be curtailed without affecting the right of the people
To be informed through sources independent of the government concerning matters of public interest. There must be an untrammeled publication of the news and political opinions of the political parties contending
for ascendancy. As stated in the preamble of The British
Democracy. Democracy cannot be maintained without its foundation: free public opinion and free discussion throughout the nation of all matters affecting the State.
In the High Court?s decision in Australian Capital Television was based on the Australian people?s right to choose their representatives and the concomitant need for the fullest information possible.Justice Gaudron?s decision in Kruger on the nature of the relationship between political communications and access to information makes reference to this. Justice Gaudron agreed with the judgement of Mason CJ in Australia,, Capital Television that freedom of political communication also entails the right to communicate with elected representatives who:have a responsibility not only to ascertain the views of the electorate but also to explain and account for their decisions and actions in government and to the people so that they may make informed judgments on relevant matters.(emphasis added)
In a joint judgment with Justices Gummow and Hayne, in Egan v Willis (1998) 195 CLR 424. Justice Gaudron referred to modern FOI legislation as a ?supplement? to the operation of responsible government in Australia. Although this was only a passing comment, it shows that Justice Gaudron considers FOI to play an important role in our democratic system of government????
To see what is right, and not to do it is want of courage.
All in good faith
Robert Cianfrano
- Posted by: Robert Cianfrano on October 22, 2006 3:51 AM
You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.
A Lincoln, 1809?/1865
- Posted by: Robert Cianfrano on October 22, 2006 5:50 AM
Mark Ahrens of Transparency International is correct in identifying the government's increased usage of legal professional privilege to prevent disclosure of documents.
What readers need to remember is that outside the parliamentary chambers of government it is in fact Mr Knight's executive and chief bureaucrats that control the State and the nation. It is these bureaucrats that advise the politicians on the state of play. It is these bureaucrats that draft the legislation. It is these bureaucrats that enter into partnerships and contracts with international companies to provide infrastructure that we dont need and remove the infrastructue we do need in order to deliver profits into the hands of that company's shareholders.
Of course Mr Knight is going to attack the legislative council for daring to make the bureaucracy accountable.
Of course Mr Knight is going to make every post a winning post in diluting FOI laws. Its not to protect the Ministers or the parliamentarians, its to protect the executive bureaucrats from scrutiny.
One need only revisit the history of the fight to have FOI legislation introduced in NSW. It was not the politicians who fought against it - it was the bureaucrats. Recommended reading on this subject is Dr Richard Alaba's book: Inside Bureaucratic Power - The Wilenski Review of NSW Government. (As yet I have not located the Wilenski Review itself).
FOI is and must remain a most critical tool if we are to retain any form of democracy.
- Posted by: keenobserver on October 22, 2006 8:17 AM
Reading news from other countries as Australia and USA, I have already noticed this fact. In my country, Brazil, we see a lot of corruption among politicians but at least the press is really free to delivere any information to us. That's the reason that many facts are known. For example, we all already know that those american pilots of the jet were in a wrong altitude and has caused the death of 154 brazilians who were inside the Boing. They colided against the Boing that was flying correctly. The americans politicians are making pressure on brazilians authorities to let the pilots go back home. We all know these facts here but you can't see them in any news from USA. I think the press should be free anywhere because the press help us in many things. Specifically in this case, if people there could see the photos of the victms' bodies in parts, their face's expressions and the fingers crossed, maybe they could give us support as other countries gave like Canada, Israel and France and not just be worried about their pilots. If their company had dignity, they should at least pay compensation to the familie's victims. If the press couldn't help with information, which would be the situation of the familie's victims?
Matthew Moore, your article is excellent and shows your integrity. Congratulations!
- Posted by: Adriana on October 22, 2006 8:32 AM
I'm Canadian. Maybe things are a little better here. I'm not too sure though! An article in one of our papers today, or yesterday, says, that people who request information can be documented; and perhaps subject to being scrutinized! One just might get the info they seek, but then put onto a list, that raises alarm bells!
- Posted by: Michael Sullivan on October 22, 2006 9:47 AM
We have let ourselves be pushed into this situation. We only need to look at the selling off of OUR roads to private enterprise, with government acting as the debt collector.
$231 fines, 3 demerit points and 22 cameras to punish us for using a bus lane. I have never used a bus lane, but I have sat in kilometre-long gridlock while frustrated motorists make the dash along the empty stretch of road, only to be pinged by a policeman emerging from hiding.
Of course, there is no justification for the fine or demerits, which are supposed to be for breaches of safety. I have never seen a bus delayed for even one second by a car using the pink lane.
But this is just another in the long line of malignant and insidious government policies.
Now, instead of giving us more water resources - surely a basic right - governments have taken to fining us for using the stuff. Instead of providing world class telecommunications, the Feds have chosen to sell off the infrastructure, leaving us at the whims of profit-driven corporations and overpaid executive blow-ins.
Instead of learning from the penal mistakes of the past, the NSW government (egged on by "Day One" Debnam) chooses to "Lock the bastards up". Instead of providing better roads, (already paid for with fuel levies) governments sell off existing routes to tollroad companies. Instead of creating parking facilities, governments restrict street parking to gain fine revenues.
Despite the virtually non-existant threat of terrorism in Australia, governments have restricted our movements - and even our language. The centuries-old legal foundation of double jeopardy has now been eroded. Fair compensation for injury is no longer a legal right in NSW. The assumption of guilt on any recipient of an AVO is automatic; innocence must be proved. And to top it off, our rights in workplace are now in the hands of management.
It seems that we are letting ourselves become the servile subjects of those in power, mere serfs to government whim. Our rights and amenities are being eroded. What are we doing about it?
- Posted by: peter on October 22, 2006 9:50 AM
The current federal government is merely the most visible manifestation of what has been a slow creeping erosion of FOI effectiveness.
It seems to me that what is needed is a program to educate our politicians and public servants that they are custodians of information on our behalf, and not the owners/controlers of that information. This might be the only way to change their attitudes.
I for one would be more than happy to see my tax dollars put towards a multimillion dollar campaign to this end, instead of the expensive "public information" advertising campaigns undertaken by government as propaganda to ram the "benefits" of their policies down our throats.
Such an education campaign sould be repeated every 3 years at a minimum, or after every election, to ensure that the newly elected politicians and recently employed public servants are inducted into the correct mindset from the start, and as a regular refresher for those who have been in office for longer periods of time.
- Posted by: Gordon on October 22, 2006 10:21 AM
These things are cyclical, and we may at some point get a government and culture that cares about information (or at least one that does not control the Senate so that its stooges can block anything ...).
Until then, people can keep the FOI issue alive through blogs like these and through the work of a few academics and officials. They can support those who want some FOI leadership, often expressed as being through a FOI Commissioner?And they can try to work out some of the FOI problems.
First, who should carry the cost? The AG's FOI Annual Report suggests that what is recovered is a tiny fraction of what FOI costs (see ch3 of 2004-05 report for more information). The relative wealth of a small agency and, say, Rupert Murdoch is pretty considerable and no-one should pretend that most journalists represent the public interests at all. A fair number of them are hitmen for their bosses, and others are like pack dogs that chase any passing car. So who pays - the public or the plutocrat? If the public, should this come from a central resource or should the agency have to decide to retrench a counter officer or refuse a grant to a community agency to recover the mone? And what happens if the applicant is an individual of average means?
Second, how do you decide what interests have to be protected? And how do you decide how that material should be protected - exclusion from the Act, strong exemptions, conclusive certificates? With exemptions, is it better to define classes as we do and see whether documents fit within them, or to say that a Minister should be able to exempt anything on public interest grounds? While extreme, would this just be a more honest way of reaching the same position?
Third, how do you review decisions quickly and fairly? Does internal review serve any purpose, or would a process review by an independent Commissioner be better?
Fourth, the present use of FOI for personal information requests enables the success of FOI to be overstated. Do you take it out and put it into the Privacy Act?
Fifth, should there be an "interest" test for FOI to help agencies decide how to deal with requests. And sixth, how does the public expect agencies to deal with the small minority of ratbag applicants who tie up massive resources, preventing work being done on any other request or project? (My guess would be to let the Commissioner certify that the person is vexatious).
ps - Matthew. The speech on the McKinnon case. A contact told me you were wise and witty .... can those of us who didn't get there see your script?
Clearly a well informed contact. Alas, I didn't really have a speech, more a few thoughts scribbled out on the plane down to cberra. That's the way it is in journalism.
The gist of what I said though will come as no surprise to an astute observer like you: I explained that my idea in writing this column and blog was to highlight often bizarre decisions to refuse access to material and embarrass government. The hope is that by publicising the plethora of ridiculous refusals, there might be a few less of them in future. But im not holding my breath /b>
- Posted by: MajorCynic on October 22, 2006 1:16 PM
Peter, regarding bus lanes; they are there to encourage public transport by restricting the movement of private cars. Now if only the government would properly fund the public transport sector. Liberals will be worse than Labor and sorry for getting off the topic.
- Posted by: Franky on October 23, 2006 5:00 PM
We are no longer a lucky country for our leaders lack vision. They are never prepared for the calamities that occur with the result that we do not have enough hospital beds, water, clean air, doctors, nurses. . . why go on?
- Posted by: kit moodie on October 25, 2006 4:46 PM
WE are no longer democractic society and there is no freedom of speech. Our legal system is the tool of how Howard govt can get away with their crime. Our legal system is a mess and they are not indepedent at all. The PM is mastering their corruption on our tax money through law. Our law is longer law for the society, it is law for the govt to use as a tool to destroy Australia and there is a gangster in our politics and i feel sorry to receive such frightening information from a good source. Australia will be destroyed by the law makers because they are the gangsters of this gentle country we once knew. please remember what i say in my thoughtful message to all Australian and with this in mind you will know how the system works
- Posted by: Katy Lee on October 25, 2006 6:09 PM
Matthew - thanks for the response. The column is one I really enjoy (though I sometimes take a more conservative approach).
A lot of FOI problems would be solved if decisions were made more quickly and explained better. No sane person would refuse a request without some reason (even if mistaken) and the object should be to let the applicant know, frankly and courteously, why the decision was made so that they can make a reasonable assessment for themselves.
Some of the sillier decisions wouldn't happen if decision-makers got a grip on what they and their agencies are doing. It is not unknown for access to a document to be refused when substantially the same material appears on an agency website or in a speech.
At the Commonwealth level, most agencies would do better were it not for the actual or feared involvement of ministerial staff. This is not a government that deals especially well with criticism or the exposure of error. It's not the only problem, but it's one that's more likely to happen in the area of policy than personal information and routine administration.
And some applicants could help themselves more. It is usually, but not invariably, a good idea to talk to the FOI contact person first to clariify what they want and to see what might be available and what might not and discuss the best way to get the best result from the request.
- Posted by: MajorCynic on October 26, 2006 11:25 AM
That comment "the government owns the information" reminds me of my days as a medical receptionist and the fuss people would make over access to their medical records. It would come as a great surprise to them that the practice legally owns the records. However, there are procedures in place for giving patients access to their records, and if not followed, the practice would be in big trouble from the various regulatory bodies and could lose their accreditation. (Not to mention screaming patients in your face - somehow it was always the nutters who wanted their records).
Shame that a FOI request doesn't have the same repercussions.
- Posted by: marissa on October 27, 2006 3:47 PM
Marissa. What you are describing is part of the process. Anybody who asks for their own information is classified as a nut case.
Surely a person should have a right to obtain their own information without beind discredited and branded crazy.
- Posted by: Jolanda Challita on October 27, 2006 6:59 PM
OOOOH who just got a ticket for driving in the bus lane??
- Posted by: Easy on October 30, 2006 2:00 PM
High Court Of Australia is controlled by canberra. The political landscape has been changing behind the close door of canberra. Now the people of Australia is waking up in a total shock. Most lawyers become politicans and Judges. Somehow the public trusted the process of our govt.far too long. This costed us dearly now. Australian politics revolve around with this group of lawyers,legislators,judges and Mps. They have monopolised the market in canberra and beyond (federal and state). Who appointed these High Court Judges and judges, the same group of people from politics. Now they are the "untouchable". High Court of Australia has different values, their values is in line with our politicans. That is the fact of life and now we must find a way to destroy this monopoly. The only way is to find new blood in politics and the people must nominate our politicans. We must start fresh otherwise it is a pointless exercise for the future of Australia.How to find decent politicans in Australia? and they can not be lawyers because there is a conflict of interests.There are lots of lawyers became politicans and that is why they know how to manipulate the law and the people.
- Posted by: mary on October 30, 2006 6:19 PM
The public could only have everything to gain from open and transparent government, what to my mind would constitute an inalienable right of every citizen in a democratic society.
One of the primary objectives of the FOI legislation is to encourage public participation in political processes. However, thus far we have only witnessed this objective being deliberately undermined by conclusive certificates issued by Ministers who have very low perceptions of the public's degree of mental capability to engage in productive debate.
Admittedly some matters should be reasonably exempt from public scrutiny (such as National defence documents). However, in general as members of the public expressing clear and distinct interests in matters that directly affect us, it seems illogical that Minister's should than deny us our entitlements based on grounds of "public interest".
I cannot accept that democratic representation inherently amounts to the arbitrary elimination of a citizens right to deliberate as to what is in their interests. Integral to such deliberation is the ability to make informed decisions which relies in no small part on a system of disclosure which is accessible and transparent. It cannot be said that present FOI genuinely reflects any of these ideals.
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Chemically intolerant patients have for years moved from cities and other pollution sources, e.g., locations that burn wood to heat homes in winter, like parts of the Pacific Northwest, because of air pollution.
Where is the nation's worst particulate pollution? In 2011, the American Lung Association published a list:
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But this is new: Now couples are being advised to avoid air pollution when they try to conceive a baby. See the Salt Lake Tribune story "Docs: Wait – or get out of Utah's bad air – to conceive."
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Salt Lake City is rightfully concerned about a new study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. It showed the risk of having a baby of low birth weight jumps 10 percent in areas with higher concentrations of particulate matter, including PM2.5. That's the pollution that spikes in winter inversions and leads to Utah's pollution. Ultrafine particles easily enter human airways and can travel through the nose to the brain's limbic system, which regulates mood, behavior, short-term memory and a host cognitive functions.
There are no good choices to avoid the inversion threat, but inaction is the worst of them.
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Outstanding schools are another reason Cream Ridge is popular, particularly for growing families. Students attend the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary and Middle Schools and Allentown High School, which have been nationally recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools and are also a pilot district for the NJ Choice Program. For those who prefer private school education, there are a number outstanding schools in the area including the Peddie School, Notre Dame High School and McCorriston High School.
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An historic location with strong rural/agricultural roots dating back to the 1600's, Cream Ridge retains its rustic charm. It's an oasis of country beauty, close to all of the amenities, services and recreational attractions that make it the ideal place to call home. Proximity to two County parks gives Cream Ridge residents the opportunity to enjoy nature and open space while connecting with the area's historic past. Wainford Park features a restored Georgian style house, working mill, carriage house and barn, while Clayton Park is a 242-acre recreation area with a 21-acre lake. Nature lovers will enjoy visiting the nearby Assupink Wildlife Management Area in Allentown. And history buffs won't want to miss the historic Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Golfers enjoy the convenience of the Cream Ridge and Gamblers Ridge Golf courses, while equestrians can visit Horse Park of New Jersey or spend a day watching the trotters at Freehold Raceway. And Six Flags Great Adventure theme park is a popular destination that's close enough for frequent visits. The Cream Ridge area also offers excellent shopping opportunities. The Jackson Outlet Mall, close to Great Adventure, features over 70 popular designer and national brands stores. For more traditional shopping and a number of movie theaters, the Freehold Mall is the place to go. With so much so close by, it's hard to imagine why anyone would even want to leave Cream Ridge. But when the need arises, it's easy to get wherever you need to go. Cream Ridge is just 60 miles from New York City, and 35 miles from Philadelphia. It's close to Jersey shore areas, and has convenient access to major roadways including Interstate 195 and 295, the NJ and PA Turnpikes and Route 537. Many commuters enjoy the added convenience of the nearby Trenton and Hamilton train stations.
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The Use of Alloderm (Acellular Dermal Matrix)for Correcting Breast Augmentation Deformities
Revision of the previously augmented breast is a challenge for plastic surgeons in Los Angeles and across the country, yet is a focus of my revisional practice. There are many reasons that women present to me for revision of their breasts, dissatisfied after having surgery elsewhere.
These include:
1) Rippling & Wrinkling-both palpable and visible
3) Implant Malposition (too high, too low, too lateral)
4) Inadequate or excessive muscle division with resultant hyperdynamic deformity.
I have used Human Acellular Dermal Matrix (i.e . Alloderm) for many years as an adjunct to surgical reconstruction in many areas of the body. Use of Alloderm in breast reconstruction has a proven track record. More recently, Alloderm (and Alloderm's porcine equivalent, Strattice) have shown promise in revisional aesthetic breast surgery. Alloderm works very well to cover surface irregularities that may appear in thinner patients with little breast tissue over their implants. It also works well as a scaffold for repositioning critical breast landmarks (i.e. the inframammary fold) that have been altered during previous operations. A recent study (Plast. Recon. Surg.Vol 126, #5, Nov 2010) lends essential support to the safety and utility of Alloderm use in revisional cosmetic breast surgery.
Although Alloderm for correction of breast deformities is useful, there are potential downsides. The first and most apparent is the cost. Alloderm is quite expensive (several thousand dollars per sheet, depending on the size) and is frequently not covered by most health insurance plans. The second and equally important, is the small but finite risk of infection. Alloderm is a biological, avascular foreign body. Alloderm is an irradiated (to kill any living donor cells, bacteria and viruses) and freeze-dried dermal matrix, and although is prepared aseptically, it is not technically sterile.


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Chiang Mai is a food lover's paradise. There's no excuse for eating poorly in this town with an added bonus that most of the best food is super cheap! Here are our Must Eats in Chiang Mai…
Chasing a Plate's Pricing Guide
$ 50THB (approximately $1.50USD) or under per plate/bowl/item
$$ 200THB to 300THB (approximately $5.50-$8.50USD) for a meal for two
$$$ around the 500THB-1000THB (approximately $15-30USD) mark for a meal for two
Must Eat Number 1
Khao Kha Moo from the 'Cowboy Hat Lady' $
Night Market
Chang Phueak Gate (North Gate)
Daily 5:00pm to 2:00am
Braised pork leg, a runny egg, pickled mustard greens and a pour your own chilli vinegar sauce atop a plate of white rice = heaven. It's the ultimate comfort food and if you're in Chiang Mai you must come here. The 'Cowboy Hat Lady' recognisable by the cowboy hat that she wears, is renowned for her khao kha moo and her stall churns out plate after plate of porky goodness. Do yourself a favour and make sure you eat here.
Must Eat Number 2
Khao Soi at Lam Duan Fah Ham $
352/22 Charoenrat Rd/ Faham
9:00am to 4:00pm
Everyone who visits Chiang Mai has to sample Khao Soi at least once. This northern speciality of egg noodles in a coconut curry broth garnished with a squeeze of lime and fresh shallots is addictive. Lam Duan's version has the perfect level of spice and it isn't too sweet. You can alternate between the chicken and the beef to work out which is your favourite.
Must Eat Number 3
Street food at the Sunday Walking Street $
Thanon Ratchadamnoen
Every Sunday from 4:00pm to midnight
We literally spent 3 hours eating at the Sunday Walking Street. With over a kilometre of food stalls to choose from, you aren't going to leave hungry. If you're adventurous, you'll find all manner of bugs to sample or you might want to give the ant egg omelettes a go. If you're happy to stick with the traditional proteins you'll find fried chicken, curries, Isaan specialties like spicy sausage even sushi! But leave room for dessert because you won't be able to go past the coconut pandan ice-cream, fruit shakes, roti or coconut fritters.
Must Eat Number 4
SP Chicken $$
Samlan Road Soi 1
10:00am to 5:00pm
Where Chef Andy Ricker learnt the art of grilling chicken SP style, SP Chicken has been around since the 70's. It's pretty hard to walk past the rotisserie chicken and not walk in! The birds are small (we usually get one between the two of us), crispy skinned and moist with a garlicky lemongrass stuffing. We like to keep it simple here, sticky rice, som tam (papaya salad) and that delicious chicken is all you really need for a great meal.
Must Eat Number 5
Krua Phech Doi Ngam $$$
267/1 Mahidon Rd, Pa Dae
11:00am to 11:00pm
It's a little bit out of the main centre of Chiang Mai (although we managed to ride our bikes there) but if you want to sample classic Northern Thai dishes then this is the place to eat. The menu is massive and we could only fit so many dishes in between the two of us but the yam samun phrai, a salad made up of cashews, betel leaf, white turmeric and shallots is a MUST order. Everything we ate was fresh, packed with flavour and completely different to the food you will find in town.
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Sunday, January 19, 2014
Numen - DC
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Good Lord, woman, this is a killer drawing. I can't say how I adore it. Those red boots on that green snake. And that it is reined is awesome. I love it beyond description. One of my all time faves. for sure. Happy moving to you. To quote the "I CHING" - Life is change. I wish I better knew this. I'm far too much of a scaredy cat to make changes willingly. Love your art. Norma, xoReplyDelete
the spirit in each of these pieces is gorgeous
dreamy wonderful
and tangible numen
thank you so much for joining us!
good luck with your major move!ReplyDelete
Numen is so strong in you and your inspiration, we see and feel it in your drawings.
have a nice week x Stefanie
ha. yes. the move.ReplyDelete
yes, i believe you scooped up the necessary dreamscape for the move. funny, and lucky, this comes out flowing from our hands. courage, and do let us know when you need (numen-atic) help!
the red boots stand!
What beautiful artwork Susan! I especially love the vibrant and WILD nature of the second drawing and the depiction of the seasons!!! Very nicely done and wonderful 'numen!' Thank you so much for visiting and hope you return! Cheers!ReplyDelete
dear Sus, your second drawing oozes confidence, woman and her totem hidding in the same direction, the red boots make me smile,ReplyDelete
your landscape numen, very recognizable, tangible as i saw and felt it in the beautiful photos you've posted before of your place there, the scent of pines is filling my nostrils looking at it, wonderful.
you are moving dear? (did i miss this during my absence) well very good luck , xx
I love the power in your drawings, that is the spirit! The second one reminded me a bit of the art Niki de Saint Phalle.ReplyDelete
Good luck with your moving, If I can do it, you sure can!!!!
Ha, mother nature riding on a snake...that's powerful and strong!ReplyDelete
The first drawing reminds me of my own idea of numen.
Both very spiritual! Great!
Gorgeous..both such beautiful pieces! the first one of nature brings such peace and bliss! And the second piece is so captivating, richly-symbolic..a journey of soul and spirit..and a very magical dreamy-like energy! Love it!ReplyDelete
surely surrounded by forests, númen is always near you, forests are probably itself a númen.ReplyDelete
I love both illustrations :)
Beautiful Sus! and I really like the confident part- she looks like she's ready to take on the world! and I'm sure that's just what you'll do :)ReplyDelete
The landscape is just like a photo I saw here awhile back- something you take with you :)
That's the spirit Susan! I love the idea of being strong against anything, like a totem standing out in all weather; like the totems in in Haida Gwaii. Hope your move goes well. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:11 PM
So Good!ReplyDelete
The forest scene is lovely but I see seasons in the second drawing. Your numen will be experiencing the riot of spring soon in your new home, with all the attendant colors, odors and sounds. I can't wait to see how they are incorporated into your work!ReplyDelete
What a fantastic drawing! I love the various elements like trees, the reined snake and the wonderful lady in red boots riding confidently on!ReplyDelete
The frosty Numen winter scene is nice, but the 2nd drawing is so powerful with all the signs and layering, this drawing is full of Numen.ReplyDelete
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ACAR's Annual Membership Meeting
At the meeting a select few members were recognized for their hard work and dedication over this past year. The President's Award was given to Cyndi Kane and Howard Lichtig, two leaders who had the vision, courage and determination to make the merger a reality. Receiving the J. Howard Battle Equal Opportunity in Housing Award was Tammy Skipper, Executive Officer, and Clint Welser, Board President of the Fair Housing Contact Services. The Affiliate of the year award was presented to Debra Branske, Third Federal savings. Branske has been a dedicated affiliate member for more than 13 years. Receiving the Commercial REALTOR® of the Year award was David Browning, managing director of CBRE. The REALTOR® of the year award was given to Cyndi Kane, of Re/Max Crossroads.
Elected to the ACAR Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2015 are: Robert Colvin with Russell Realty Company, Anthony Crea with Assad & Crea Realty Group, Judy Gorbett Darwal with RE/MAX Trinity, Sandra LoCascio with Stouffer Realty, Karen O'Donnell with Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland and Barbara Reynolds with Howard Hanna.


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The group was named after Jane Bainter, who really did have a drug problem and was a housemate of lead singer Perry Farrell (along with a dozen or so other folks). The classic lineup added Dave Navarro (guitar), Stephen Perkins (drums) and Chris Chaney (bass).
"Jane Says" was written about the same Jane (Bainter), and incorporated elements of her life, including her boyfriend/drug dealer Sergio. An earlier version of the song was released on Jane's Addiction's self titled independent record, but the song was re-recorded for the group's major label debut, 1988's Nothing's Shocking. The re-recorded version added the steel drugs that are a key element of the song's now classic sound.
While "Jane Says" received some college radio airplay, it did not chart on the main charts (it did hit #6 on the Modern Rock Charts). Nothing's Shocking did not break the top 100 on the album charts, hurt by the lack of videos and mainstream radio airplay. Jane's Addition did not make a video of "Jane Says" in 1988, and the video they made for "Mountain Song" was banned from MTV due to nudity. The video below is from Jane's Addition's 1997 compilation album, Kettle Whistle.
Jane's Addiction would go on to release another strong album in 1990, Ritual de lo Habitual, and would co-found the first Lollapalooza festival before the band broke up in 1991. Farrell and Perkins would go on to form Porno for Pyros while Navarro would join the Red Hot Chili Peppers for a time. Jane's Addiction has re-formed several times in recent years, even releasing an album in 2011.
Cool trivia fact: While the Kettle Whistle live version of "Jane Says" features Eric Avery on bass, the video is with Flea (of the Red Hot Chili Peppers). The audio for the song was recorded in 1991 with Avery, while the video was recorded in 1997 on the Relapse tour (with Flea).
Cool trivia fact #2: Jane's Addiction never had a top 40 hit, and only had one single that charted at all, 2003's "Just Because," which peaked at #73.


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How changes to the National Minimum Wage could transform pay scales
The increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in October 2016, and the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW), could mean employers now need to take a fresh look at pay structures within their organisation. The Government's Autumn statement in November 2016 also signalled a growing commitment to enforce Minimum Wage legislation and future rises.
As the NLW is introduced, supervisors may potentially find themselves earning the same as the people they are supervising. Over the next 12 months, this could have far-reaching consequences for employee relations, employers and the way jobs are evaluated.
Employers may now face the prospect of a workplace in which skilled and unskilled workers find themselves on similar pay grades.
In future, employers may need to find a fresh approach to pay structures that makes every member of staff feel valued.
Since 1 October 2016:
- Employees on lower rates of pay benefitted from an increase.
- In some cases this and the introduction of NLW may have put them on a higher pay scale than their supervisors.
- Supervisors may subsequently earn less than their team members.
- Employers may need to re-examine and re-assess their current pay scales and structures to reflect the new increase.
- In the Government's Autumn statement, further increases were announced for April 2017 and beyond.
What the new changes mean for employees
On 1 October 2016, new rates were introduced for the National Minimum Wage.
These rates vary by age.
For under 25s: the National Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage only applies to workers and employees aged between 16 and 24. It's the legal minimum hourly rate that people of these ages must be paid.
The rates are now:
- £6.95 per hour - 21-24 yrs old - (previously £6.70)
- £5.55 per hour 18-20 yrs old - (previously £5.30)
- £4 per hour - 16-17 yrs old (previously £3.87)
- £3.40 - apprentices under 19, or 19 or over, who are in the first year of apprenticeship (previously £3.30)
Rates from April 2017 will be:
- £7.05 per hour - 21-24 yrs old
- £5.60 per hour - 18-20 yrs old
- £4.05 per hour - 16-17 yrs old
- £3.50 - apprentices under 19, or 19 or over, who are in the first year of apprenticeship
Find out more about the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
For over 25s: the National Living Wage
The National Living Wage was introduced on 1 April 2016 for the over 25s. The threshold will be reviewed in April each year, with the objective of reaching more than £9 an hour by 2020.
The current National Living Wage rate is £7.20 per hour. In April 2017, it will rise to £7.50 an hour. This will mean an extra £1400 a year for full-time workers previously on the National Minimum Wage.
If an apprentice is aged 25 or over and is not in the first 12 months of their apprenticeship, they are entitled to the National Living Wage.
Employers must follow these rules. Paying a lower amount, or falsifying records, can result in the same penalties as for breaches of National Minimum Wage regulations.
What the new changes mean for employers
Some employers already voluntarily pay the higher National Living Wage to all workers and employees in low-wage roles. However, almost all employers will need to consider what these changes could mean for pay-grades within their organisation.
Whilst there are many things to consider, there's one thing that can't be ignored: if an employer doesn't pay a worker or employee the pay to which they are legally entitled, the consequences can be serious. It can range from a penalty of 200% of the amount that's owed to being banned as a company director for up to 15 years.
The government also recently named 200 employers who have not paid the National Minimum Wage.
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I would like to introduce you to a new movement that is making its way across America.
We are on a mission to have the words E Pluribus Unum in every municipal building across the country.
We believe that the phrase E Pluribus Unum promotes the truly inclusive nature of American society.
In 1776, the newly formed nation needed an official seal for use on its document. To accomplish this, they assigned Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin to create one. While their design was turned down, it brought to the discussion one of the greatest phrases ever to be offered as a motto for these United States.
The phrase "E Pluribus Unum" was accepted in 1782 as the motto on the official seal for the United States government. It is in use on several federal seals and is prominent on all our currency.
That is the original motto, as our founding fathers intended. It was no accident that this phrase made it onto the official seal.
We are a nation of diversity. Our strength comes from our differences. We are able to accomplish much more when we work together as a unit than we ever could as individuals.
This is what makes America great. Our early history shows this when the thirteen independent colonies banded together to stand up to tyranny. And again when they joined to create the greatest nation on Earth. Out of these many and very diverse colonies came the one United States of America.
There is another movement in America's cities and counties to install the words "In God We Trust" in every single government building regardless of the opinion of the citizens. This, if it were not the motto, would be easily interpreted as a violation of the First Amendment.
It has also been extremely divisive in nearly every municipality it has been discussed. It intentionally leaves out an entire section of the population, those with no belief in gods.
It is time to have a motto all Americans can be proud to say. It is time for "E Pluribus Unum."
We are asking you to put up a plaque with "E Pluribus Unum" on your walls stating your support for our diverse community and for what this country was founded on.
So far we have two counties that have decided to put up an E Pluribus Unum plaque on their walls. Del Norte County California and Pierce County WA both decided to add it along side their In God We Trust displays.
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Teacher Assistant Graders Outsourced To BangaloreBy Rob Sanchez On 11 April 2010 @ 12:12
When I first saw an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education I thought it was some kind of April Fool's joke. Upon further investigation it became clear that the article is not a prank. Our colleges are outsourcing the grading of writing assignments to India.
The following quotes from the article seem like a prank but they are for real: Some Papers Are Uploaded to Bangalore to Be Graded, by Audrey Williams June, Chronicle of Higher Education, April 4, 2010.
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4/17/2015 by Lon Schultz
To support the growing translation market in the Southeast of the country and to expand our business in the region, Strictly Spanish has relocated its headquarters to Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
We will continue having an office in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Both offices will share responsibilities for all clients. Our clients will not see any changes in the day-to-day business with Strictly Spanish. Everything will continue as is.
Thanks for your patience during this transition. We are very excited to be expanding Strictly Spanish and yet continue being the boutique translation company you have come to trust.
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July 11, 2011
Soviet po-mo: what can we learn from Georgia's forgotten master architect?
Best known for his Wedding Palace, a gloriously phallic edifice which stands erect on a hill above Tbilisi, Viktor Jorbenadze was an outlier among late Soviet architects. Angela Wheeler and William Dunbar celebrate the work of an unsung postmodernist hero.


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Selecting a carrier and service for your package is the main action you take before printing postage and shipping your packages, so it's important to get familiar with this process. Before you can select which carrier to ship your package with, you will need to add postal/shipping carriers to your ShippingEasy account. View our step by step guide on how to add a carrier account.
From there, you will be all set to select a carrier and service on the READY TO SHIP page.
Carrier Selections:
- Carrier
Select a postal/shipping carrier from the drop-down menu under "Carrier".
- Carrier Service
Once a postal/shipping carrier has been selected, all applicable services for that carrier, will be displayed under "Carrier Service". Select the required carrier service for your shipment.
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Next, you will have the option to select Carrier Packaging, Custom Packaging or Saved Packaging from the drop-down menu under "Packaging".
- Carrier Packaging
These options are specific to the carrier service and include branded Flat Rate, Regional Rate and standard sized packaging. View more information on these services and their rate tables here.
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Choose a custom packaging option when using generic branded, or your own, non-branded packaging. You will need to specify the dimensions of your packages when using custom packaging, to ensure an accurate rate quote.
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Select from any frequently used, custom packaging options, you have already saved within Package Setup in your SHIPMENT SETTINGS. Learn more about saving custom packaging here.
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The weight of the package is automatically pulled from your order based on the weight of the item(s). If you wish to update the weight, enter the new values in the input boxes and select Update to view the updated shipping cost. If your order does not include the weight of the item, then you will need to enter that here. For multiple items, we will total individuals weights and show the combined weight.
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After you've selected your package type, your shipping cost at the top of the page, will automatically update. If the service includes Delivery Confirmation, this will be shown as well.
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If the carrier and service selections support a pickup option, then this option is shown. Simply select the checkbox, and when you order your shipping label, a pickup request will automatically be sent for your shipment. The date used for pickup will be the ship date you specified above.
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Depending on your carrier and service selections, confirmation options will be shown, together with the additional cost. By default, 'None' is selected. If you wish to add a confirmation service, simply select the service and the Total Shipping Cost will automatically update.
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If you have selected a carrier service and package type that includes tracking, you are able to purchase insurance for your shipment. If you wish to add insurance, simply check the Add Insurance box and specify the declared value amount for the items you are shipping. If the value of items can be gathered from your store data, we will automatically update this field and return an insurance quote for the shipment.
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The "Customs Information" provides the following options, which are discussed in more detail below:
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If you need to add a line item, or edit the details of an existing item(s) in the customs information, click the Add button, or select the check box for the item(s) you wish to edit, and click the Edit button. Complete the required information and select Save.
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- Select the sub heading link that matches your item(s), from the matching results.
- The window will close and the Harmonized Code will be added into the Harmonized Code input box.
- Deleting an item
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The Leaders in Social Media Consulting, Blogging and SEO/PPC Management converge to provide the best Interactive Marketing Strategies workshop in Seattle's history. Best of all, this full day workshop is FREE!
codename SIMPLE: Serious Interactive Marketing for Professionals Leveraging Efficiency
After working with over 130 clients, Project Bionic's Lead Scientist and Ethicus Group's CEO decided to share their secrets in how they've helped many clients rise to the top using the most Efficent and Effective Marketing Strategies online. As a special bonus: Online Blogger John Chow (that's me) who makes $500,000/year in showing how people make money online tells exactly how he did it for everyone who wants to leverage the power of blogging to their businesses.
- Date: Thursday, July 28th, 2011
- Time: 10a to 5p
- Location: The Learning Center 2nd Floor 6100 4th Ave South Seattle, WA 98108
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Workshop Agenda
9:30a Registration | Refreshments
10:00a Welcome | The New Marketing Landscape
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10:45a Fads, Myths, and Social Media: How people are turning the world upside down!
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11:15a SIMPLE SEO | The first 'C' of SEO
Brandon Na, CEO of Ethicus Group
11:45a Q&A | Announcements for the afternoon | Feedback from audience
12:00p Lunch
12:10p Blogging for Billions of Dollars
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1:00p Q & A
1:15p So you want to get social? Strategy for Beginner and Beginning
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By: The Cinephiliac (Three Beers) –
Gamer is the type of film that makes you sit and debate the plausibility of its plot once the credits roll. You may think to yourself "it's just a movie," but somewhere in the back of your head the question of whether or not technology will rise to a point of being able to control others begins to loom.
Somewhere in the near future, the world has become completely intertwined with technology and baseball has fallen as America's pastime. Now the popular video game Slayers, created by Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall), rules the world. Through nanotechnology real-life death row inmates are placed in combat for a chance to win freedom as average Joes control their avatars from their own personal computer screens.
I think Confucius said it first.
John "Kable" Tillman (Gerard Butler) has become the face of Slayers and its highest ranking player with the help of Simon Silverton (Logan Lerman), a 17-year-old kid basking in the haze of popularity and recognition for controlling the popular avatar. However, when a group of rogue hackers began transmitting messages around the world that paint Castle as an evil genius waiting to control the masses, Kable is given his chance at freedom to clear his name and return home to his wife and daughter.
A Toast
Gamer uses its production to remind viewers of the technologically advanced society we have evolved to become. Gamer's writer/director duo Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor not only construct a plot that depends on technology but they also innovatively use technology to construct and depict a new world. Gamer shows a future of excess in which humans are able to live vicariously through others, controlling their every move.
The film is therefore shot digitally using graphic special effects and implementing florescent high-key lighting that creates exaggerated and synthetic looking images that reflect the film's theme. Gamer appears oversaturated and there's too much to look at on screen, stressing the reality of the world in which Gamer exists. For viewers who are actual video game players, Gamer is similar to watching third and first person shooters like Call of Duty and Halo; the action is quick, point of view can be changed rapidly, and combat at times is slowed down creating an exaggerated cool effect.
Imagine this guy controlled by Ghandi
Beer Two
The problem with Gamer, however, is how technologically aware it is at times. Because of its fast-paced motion and hand-held shaky camera movements, viewers not interested or familiar with the video gaming world may find the affects off-putting. Viewers who have suffered from seizures and motion sickness have been warned.
Beer Three
By the film's ending, some form of alcohol is needed to get through the lack of stability that takes place, especially an out of place corny dance number that is started by Castle. Hall is great as the obsessive compulsive recluse Castle, however, his character isn't strong enough nor consistent enough to be entertaining when he's on screen. It's hard to understand how a billionaire with obvious mental and social problems can be so charming and liked by his peers despite his quirky dickishness. Towards the end his personality seems almost clownish and at times takes away from the film.
Gamer isn't a bad film, in fact I was pretty shocked at all the bad and mediocre reviews it received initially upon release. It's an intriguing, intelligent story that gives a new and realistic twist to the age-old fear of technology. Gamer also impressively employs the dynamics of sound editing and mixing along with beautiful cinematography and editing that makes the film a cinematic triumph if nothing else. If you're up for an intense action film with promises of the three B's (blood, bullets, and boobs), then crack open a few beers and enjoy Gamer, however, if you don't like your action with a message then sip an O'Douls and pass.
Bonus Drinking Game
Take a Drink: every time you see blood
Take a Shot: every time you crave a peanut butter and jelly sandwich


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The scallop die is just the right size for making these little boxes. Ten mini hershey bars fit perfectly!
For this Valentine version, I cut another scalloped flap from red glitter paper to adhere to the front. This is the first I have had a chance to use this pretty paper. The Candy Cane Speciality DSP (retired) has the exact same red glitter strips so I used that for the box base. All the prettiness of glitter without the mess!


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The ministry of foreign affairs said " that Palestinians have grown used to Israel stealing their water sources then selling it back to them. Recently, the Israeli authorities cut off water supplies from the northern cities of the West Bank during the hottest days of the month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sunrise till sunset."
While Israel continues to pose multiple restrictions on Palestinians who try to dig water wells, this call by Rabbi Mlmad is considered a crime against humanity because it targets humans, animals, corps and all forms of life in the occupied Palestinian territory.
The ministry held the Israeli government full responsibility of the consequences of such calls. It demanded the arrest of the Rabbi for inciting murder and the enforcement of necessary procedures to protect Palestinians from individuals who might attempt to poison water sources.
"What is the international community waiting for to interfere; the death of thousands of Palestinians of thirst? To meet such incident with silence and ignore the war Israel is waging against Palestinians is a cause of shame for the international community."


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If you would like us to approach any of these networks on your behalf or would like to discuss forming consortia, please contact us.
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St. John Leaders against Litter Kicks off Spring Beautification EffortsMarch 13, 2017For Immediate Release
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985-652-9569 or email@example.com.
Leaders Against Litter Kicks off Spring Beautification Efforts
Friday, March 10, 2017
St. John the Baptist Parish - St. John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom and her Administrative staff joined Judge Sterling Snowdy, Keep St. John Beautiful Committee Chairman Greg "Za" Maurin and community leaders to lead anti-littering efforts with the Leaders Against Litter Golden Litter Grab Friday morning. Sponsored by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, the group picked up bags of litter on Belle Terre Boulevard and Airline Hwy. in LaPlace, beginning at the River Region Chamber of Commerce.
On Saturday, April 29, 2017 clean-up efforts will continue during the Annual Spring Clean Sweep which will consist of a parish wide clean-up day involving community organizations, neighborhood associations, civic groups, schools, and churches. The Spring event will kick off at 8:30 a.m. at the Thomas F. Daley Memorial (Hwy 51) Park with distribution of garbage bags, gloves, trash clamps and t-shirts and conclude around 11:00 a.m.
Free food, refreshments, and music will be provided following the clean-up activities at the Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park. Groups and individuals wanting to participate are asked to sign up in advance at sjbparish.com or contact Terri Abadie at 985-652-9569.
In addition, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes industries will host the annual Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The goal of this event is to provide households an opportunity to properly dispose or recycle materials that are inappropriate for curbside pickup including paint, tires, used oil, batteries, scrap metal, appliances, electronics, etc. The collection location in St. John the Baptist Parish is at the Plaza LaPlace Shopping Center at 1921 Airline Highway in LaPlace, also known as the New Wine Ministries parking lot.
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Hello to the people who are running the Less than Famous Panel at VidCon 2015. My name is Garrett Robinson, and I thought you might want to take a look at me to, you know, maybe be on the panel.
I'm 28 years old, I'm a husband and a father of three kids, I write books, and I'm a YouTuber.
My YouTube channel is called TheGarrettRobinson, and I've been vlogging there for just over a year, since January 2014.
I just passed 1,200 hundred subscribers. That's not 12,000, that's 1,200. So, definitely LESS than famous, which is kind of the point of, you know, this.
I vlog five times a week, Monday through Friday, and I also do two weekly podcasts that are broadcast live to YouTube through Google Hangouts.
I ALSO have another YouTube channel called VlogaNovel where I live broadcast myself writing books, and another YouTube channel I'm trying to get started called Garrett's Games, which is, obviously, about gaming.
So I make a lot of videos, obviously. Actually in 2014 I posted 446 videos total, and from all that work across three channels I gathered…a total of less than 1,500 subscribers. But I'm MORE than okay with that, and here's why.
To me, YouTube isn't how I hope to make a living. If it makes me good money at some point, great, but that's totally not my long term goal for it.
I'm an indie author. I've actually written all these books right here. And YouTube is my favorite place to hang out with people who read my books.
It's also the number one place where I meet new people. After I started making YouTube videos for my readers and spending a lot more time on YouTube, I found the vlogbrothers.
And since then, I've met so many awesome nerdfighter friends online and in real life. I've had conversations with Diamond Nater in the #LittleYouTube community, and I've become friendly with Zoe Harlen, who did that Dave Green cover song last year.
YouTube's also introduced me to buddies like Perry North, and Quotidianlight, and Dave Higgins, who are all other small YouTubers with shared interests, and we've become good friends.
And to me, that's what I want out of YouTube. Meeting friends, hanging out with people who like my books, and discovering new things that other people are talking about.
If it wasn't for YouTube, I wouldn't have found Tumblr. Tumblr is now my favorite social media site, but I wouldn't have ever experienced it if I hadn't heard someone on YouTube talk about it.
YouTube let me help decrease world suck with the Project for Awesome project last year, which I found through the vlogbrothers.
YouTube's how I found out about VidCon and went there last year, and was just blown out of my gourd. I got to see my favorite creators and hear their advice for my channel, and they all said the same thing: do what you love with YouTube, and the rest will follow.
Vidcon is also where I met some amazing new in-real-life friends who I still keep in touch with and can't wait to see at THIS year's VidCon.
So yeah, that's YouTube to me. it's a place for friendship, for community, for getting together and geeking out about the things we love to do.
I don't make videos because I want to make money at it. I make videos because it's my favorite way in the world to talk to the people I love—and to meet new people, too.
So with all that being said, I hope you'll think of me when you're picking the panelists for this year's Less Than Famous panel. I'll see you there regardless, even if it's from the audience.
Thank you so much for putting this together and giving small YouTubers like me a chance to be heard, and good luck with VidCon this year. I'll see you then. Byyye!
Garrett Robinson
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Athletics Northern Ireland President Pam Brown joined several of the provinces top track and field performers to launch the Northern Ireland and Ulster Championships which with European and Olympics just around the corner promises to be the most exciting for some time.
Ben Reynolds, Christine McMahon, Andrew Barkley, Jonathan Browning and Peter Glass were all present and will be gold medal hopefuls at the Mary Peters Track.
Northern Ireland's 110 hurdles record holder Reynolds will be hoping for strong competition as will Christine McMahon a double Commonwealth and also European 400 hurdler, Andrew Barkley the Northern Ireland U20 discus record holder, Jonathan Browning third in the 100 at the International and Commonwealth multi eventer Peter Glass.
The Championships will open Saturday June 11 with U14-U17 age groups and continue on Sunday 19 with Senior and U18-U20 events.
John Allen, General Secretary of ANI said: "The Championships have always been fantastic due to the world class venue. I am overjoyed that we are hosting the event and hope to attract athletes from further afield to provide a good competitive opportunity for our local performers."
Following the Championships ANI will be selecting a team of approximately 20 to compete in the Home Countries International against England, Scotland and Wales at Manchester in August. Only athletes who compete in the June Championships will be selected.
Tom Reynolds, Athlete Development Lead for ANI said: "This is a great opportunity for our top senior and aspiring international athletes to help make our senior championships a good event and at the same time give themselves a great chance of representing Northern Ireland and Ulster in August."
John Allen agreed: "We are delighted that for the first time in a number of years we will be sending a senior team to a full international meet," he added.
2And As Tom has said selections will be based largely on performances at the senior Championships in June, so I hope this will give a significant boost to the event."


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The website of Perimeter Church in Johns Creek, GA.
Bringing discipleship back to the local church
A Covenant Christian School
North Atlanta's Premier Summer Day Camp
Resources from Perimeter's lead teacher, Randy Pope
Uniting churches in Atlanta to transform our city
Welcome to Perimeter
We are pleased that you have chosen to visit our web site and we hope you will come and visit us in person as well. As you explore our site you'll notice that we have a lot to offer the families and individuals in our community, including things for children of all ages as well as adults, no matter what their age or stage of life (single, married, divorced, widowed, whatever). Perimeter is a truly a come as you are church. It's a safe place to explore the truths of Christianity and it's a great place to experience growth and community.
Our services feature a blend of traditional hymns with contemporary praise songs, and will often feature drama, personal testimonies, and dance - providing a dynamic and impacting time of worship. We were all created to worship and at Perimeter Church our desire is to help you worship well.
Sunday: 9:00 AM (Sanctuary)
Sunday: 10:45 AM (Sanctuary, Chapel, Hanger)
KidsQuest - Kindergarten-4th GradeSunday: 9:00 & 10:45 AM
Childcare - 0-5 yrs old (Pre-Kindergarten)Sunday: 9:00 & 10:45 AM
Holiday Serving Our Community
Where We Serve
(women, justice, families, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Crisis Pregnancy Center - providing compassionate care that specializes in hope, healing and recovery.
(children and youth, education, families, city renewal)
All Pro Dad is a group of people passionately committed to bringing intentional focus to fathers around the world. Our message will inspire you to embrace who you are, give you tenderness of heart, and boldness of character as a dad and husband.
(communities in need, homeless, poverty, compassionate relief, personal empowerment, city renewal)
Atlanta Mission transforms, through Christ, the lives of those facing homelessness. We are a community united to end homelessness one friend at a time. Atlanta Mission meets each person where they are, in their unique circumstances, to provide customized services to help them overcome the cause of their homelessness.
(formerly incarcerated, justice, education, personal empowerment)
Christian Library International serves adult and youth prison inmates by providing Christian books, Bibles, CDs, and DVDs to prisons, jails and youth detention centers. The materials are shipped directly to chaplains who distribute them and God matches up just the right book, with just the right inmate at just the right time!
(children and youth, women, justice, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
House of Cherith - Transforming lives of women and children and victims of sex trafficking by offering housing, health care, vocational programs, educational programs, and even more.
(children & youth, families, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Dedicated to connecting young adults who have aged out of foster care to families.
(children & youth, education, personal empowerment)
Changing lives by building meaningful relationships through homework clubs and camp outreach
Cooperative providing aid for people in our community with urgent physical, economic, social and spiritual needs.
(children and youth, education, personal empowerment, families)
Residential programs that helps to make life better for children and families going through a crisis
(children and youth, education, personal empowerment)
To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
(children & youth, education, personal empowerment, families, immigrants)
Serving At-Risk Children, Underprivileged Children, and refugee families. FHF offers after-school programs, summer programs, computer training, youth development program, and microenterprise.
(communities in need, poverty, families, compassionate relief)
Fill ministries is the umbrella service organization that includes Meals by Grace, The Resource Lab, & the Job Sight. Through their three support services they are known not only able to address basic nutrition needs but also training in life skills and job skills.
(communities in need, immigrants, justice, families, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Their mission is to empower refugees through opportunities that provide for their well-being, education, and employment while bringing them into relationships.
(communities in need, families, city renewal)
Living and Sharing the Gospel Through the Gift of Furniture. Working with partner ministries in north metro Atlanta to identify those in need
(communities in need, poverty, families, compassionate relief)
Committed to caring for the uninsured and underinsured working poor in our community by providing medical & dental services with biblical counseling.
Dedicated to serving women who have fallen victim to commercial sexual exploitation in the Metro Atlanta area through prevention, education, case management, and outreach.
(people with disabilities, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Center and Homes for Adults with developmental disabilities
Mission is to provide vulnerable homeowners with critical repairs, and modifications to make their houses safer and more accessible
(communities in need, justice, families, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Mission is to serve low-income single parents working to obtain a college degree by providing assistance in subsidized housing, childcare assistance, social services, and life skills training.
Hope Thrives is a Spirit lead ministry that organizes, hosts and delivers multiple healing retreats throughout the year, at which mentors and survivors come together for a weekend of healing, sharing and deliverance from the trauma of child sexual abuse.
(women, justice, families, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Is a champion of life, committed to an audacious mission: to transform our culture of death into a culture of life—to end abortion in America.
Develops one-on-one relationships with at-risk kids in supportive, mentoring relationships. Mentoring programs are just one hour a week.
(children and youth, education, personal empowerment)
At Next Generation Focus (NGF), we believe that academic improvement and success will help keep children in school, out of the juvenile justice system, and away from drugs and alcohol.
(addiction recovery, families, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Rescuing addicts, regenerating men, and reconciling families
Ecumenical ministry dedicated to providing emergency assistance to families in Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Doraville, and Tucker.
Dedicated to preventing homelessness of individuals residing north of the Chattahoochee River in Fulton County. Assists families with basic needs such as food, rent and utilities, clothing, and adult education
Faith based organization that provides food, clothing, utility, and prescription medication assistance to residents of Buford, Sugar Hill, and Suwanee
Employs licensed private investigators in order to identify and locate trafficking victims, enabling law enforcement to rescue them.
Seeks to reach, rescue and restore all victims of commercial sexual exploitation, that the glory of God may be known.
Provides a quality enrichment program in a safe, loving, Christian environment while providing families with various resources that will empower and encourage them.
(children and youth, families, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Our mission is to mobilize and serve churches and families to meet the needs of orphans and foster children in our community.
Transitional housing for families with children from across Georgia. Most families have fled lives full of domestic violence and poverty.
Coffee truck business that exists to serve the global community in Clarkston through coffee-related job creation, job training, social networking, and commerce for refugees.
(children and youth, families, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Supporting Adoption & Foster Families Together – an organization with a mission to protect children, rebuild families, and empower caregivers
(communities in need, homeless, poverty, compassionate relief, personal empowerment, city renewal)
Seeks to meet the basic needs of those living in poverty in Gwinnett
A faith-based organization leading faith communities, organizations, and individual volunteers on a comprehensive path to end Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) in Metro Atlanta and throughout the United States.
(communities in need, immigrants, justice, families, compassionate relief, personal empowerment)
Provides access to training and employment for refugees in construction trades, and builds relationships through mentoring and leadership development
Empowering children growing up in mobile home parks to find their path to high school graduation and God's plan for their future
Provides spiritual support, physical restoration, training, and equipping to women working in the adult entertainment and sex industry.
Help domestic sex trafficking victims and the "at risk" develop the courage to move forward and the confidence to succeed.
Reaching multi-housing and international communities for Christ through after school programs and Saturday outreach events
Seeks to empower the church to serve the most vulnerable by providing opportunities to come alongside newly arriving refugee families in Atlanta.
Click here to see what Community Outreach is doing.


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Mark's work is inspired by rural life and landscape. He is perhaps best known for his highly detailed drawings produced in a combination of graphite and colour pencil, a style that he developed to suit Animal Portraits for commission that formed the majority of Mark's work for many years but which also worked well for architectural studies. More recently Mark has been diversifying, working increasingly with paint and ink. Mark finds his inspiration by immersing himself in the countryside of the Peak District and surrounding. Not only the right places and right time is key to ideas for his work, but also the shapes and structure balanced with a certain light can sometimes make a carefully chosen view exciting to portrait.
A professional Artist, Mark works full-time from his UK studio in Belper, Derbyshire. He trained in Design and Illustration and graduated from Sheffield College in 1995, before starting his working life as a graphic artist.
Mark is a member of The Peak District Artisans. He has won a number of awards most recently winning three prizes at the Buxton Spa Exhibition. Mark is always happy to undertake commissions.


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Deus Specs
From Team Fortress Wiki
I am a robot from the future!
— The Soldier on his augmentation
The Deus Specs are a community-created promotional cosmetic item for all classes. They are a pair of armless and bridgeless sunglasses with gold-tinted shades, similar to those worn by the protagonist of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Adam Jensen.
If equipped on the Engineer or Pyro, the Specs will take the form of their existing eyewear with gold lenses. If equipped on the Demoman, the left lens will appear to be broken.
This item was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-purchased Deus Ex: Human Revolution on Steam before August 26, 2011.
Update history
August 18, 2011 Patch (Manno-Technology Bundle)
- The Deus Specs were added to the game.
October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update)
- [Undocumented] Fixed the Deus Specs having fire overlay in DX8.
December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011)
- Changed "glasses" equip region to "lenses".