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Top 10 Books to Read This Summer
by Christina Appignani • May 19, 2017 • Homepage, Opinion • 0 Comments
During the summer, us teenagers are still hard at work. Whether it's having a summer job, going to driving school, or struggling to get through summer homework, our time off becomes very limited. However, a lot of us don't get the time to read during the school year because our everyday busy schedules that revolve around academics and extracurricular activities. In the summer, contemporary novels are one of the best types of novels to read because they are often short and easy to fly through. Whether it's a novel of realism, cute romance, psychological thrillers or an advocate of social issues are breezy reads that you can fly through. whether it's at the beach or in your air-conditioned living room.
- Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
This story follows 18 year old Madeline Whittier, whose immune system cannot tolerate the outdoors, confining her indoors for the majority of her life. The only two people she has ever known in her life is her mother and her nurse, Carla. That is, until Olly, a boy who wears all black and practices parkour, moves next door. After instant messaging, writing each other messages on their windows and secret visits, the two begin to fall in love. Maddy decides to risk everything, including but not limited to her life, in order to truly be with Olly and the rest of the world. Soon to be a major motion picture, "Everything Everything" is an adorable story that will make you laugh and cry, all while emphasizing that love doesn't kill you; it's the fear of it that does.
- Geekerella by Ashley Poston
This novel is a Cinderella re-telling, but with a nerdy twist and is told from a dual pr. Seventeen year old Elle Wittimer is enamored by the tv show Starfield, a Star-Trek type of show. The show itself along with its fandom is her only escape from her horrific stepmother and stepsisters. Hollywood is making a movie reboot of Starfield, and the male lead who is playing Federation Prince Carmindor is actor Darien Freeman, our other narrator. While Darien struggles with doing justice to the Starfield fans who consider him just another heartthrob, Elle is trying to get tickets to a con where she can enter a cosplay contest and win not only a cash prize, but an invitation to the Cosplay Ball and the chance to meet Freeman. An adorable romance story, Geekerella is a love letter to anyone who believes in the magic of fandom.
- The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.
(taken from Amazon.com)
- The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
It is Natasha's last day in New York City, where she has lived for 10 years. Her family, living as undocumented immigrants in a small Brooklyn apartment, are being deported to Jamaica after her father's arrest for drunk driving. Natasha is scouring the city for a chance to stay in the United States legally. She wants the normal teen existence of her peers. Meanwhile, poetic Daniel is on his way to an interview as part of his application process to Yale. He is under great pressure to get in because his parents (who emigrated from South Korea) are adamant that he become a doctor. Events slowly conspire to bring the two leads together. When Daniel and Natasha finally meet, he falls in love immediately and convinces her to join him for the day. They tell their stories in alternating chapters. Additional voices are integrated into the book as characters interact with them. Both relatable and profound, the bittersweet ending conveys a sense of hopefulness that will resonate with teens. VERDICT This wistful love story will be adored by fans of Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park.
(From School Library Journal)
- To all The Boys I've Loved Before Series by Jenny Han
What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them…all at once? Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren't love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she's written. One for every boy she's ever loved—five in all. When she writes, she pours out her heart and soul and says all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only. Until the day her secret letters are mailed, and suddenly, Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control.
(From Amazon.com)
- The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Sal begins his senior year with an unfamiliar fire burning inside him. He's always been a good kid, firmly enfolded in the love of his gay adoptive father, their extended family, and his best friend Samantha. But suddenly, every cut and insult sends him into a violent rage. The more fights he gets into, the more he wonders about the source of these impulses. He worries that some terrible gene he inherited from his unknown biological father is taking hold of him.
As the year progresses, Sal struggles with his identity, flailing around in relationships that have been the steady heartbeat of his life — until now. Sudden tragedies force Sal and his loved ones to pull together when it would be easier to drift apart, leaving them to come to terms with loss, hope, and acceptance.
Sáenz tackles issues of race, queerness, feminism, and poverty with a deft and gentle hand, wrapping up the things that could have made this into an "issue" book into a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. These characters feel like fully realized people, and Sáenz gives us a window into a brutal and beautiful year in their lives.
- The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli
Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love. No matter how many times her twin sister, Cassie, tells her to woman up, Molly can't stomach the idea of rejection. So she's careful. Fat girls always have to be careful. Then a cute new girl enters Cassie's orbit, and for the first time ever, Molly's cynical twin is a lovesick mess. Meanwhile, Molly's totally not dying of loneliness—except for the part where she is. Luckily, Cassie's new girlfriend comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick. If Molly can win him over, she'll get her first kiss and she'll get her twin back.
There's only one problem: Molly's coworker, Reid. He's a chubby Tolkien superfan with a season pass to the Ren Faire, and there's absolutely no way Molly could fall for him.
(Taken from amazon.com)
- The One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr
Seventeen-year-old Flora Banks has no short-term memory. Her mind resets itself several times a day, and has since the age of ten, when the tumor that was removed from Flora's brain took with it her ability to make new memories. That is, until she kisses Drake, her best friend's boyfriend, the night before he leaves town. Miraculously, this one memory breaks through Flora's fractured mind, and sticks. Flora is convinced that Drake is responsible for restoring her memory and making her whole again. So, when an encouraging email from Drake suggests she meet him on the other side of the world—in Svalbard, Norway—Flora knows with certainty that this is the first step toward reclaiming her life. But will following Drake be the key to unlocking Flora's memory? Or will the journey reveal that nothing is quite as it seems?
Already a bestselling debut in the UK, this unforgettable novel is Memento meets We Were Liars and will have you racing through the pages to unravel the truth.
(Taken from amazon.com)
- Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth
Fans of Star Wars and Divergent will revel in internationally bestselling author Veronica Roth's stunning new science-fiction fantasy series.
On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favored by fate, everyone develops a currentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most benefit from their currentgifts, Akos and Cyra do not—their gifts make them vulnerable to others' control. Can they reclaim their gifts, their fates, and their lives, and reset the balance of power in this world?
Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra's currentgift gives her pain and power—something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brother's hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows.Akos is from the peace-loving nation of Thuvhe, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Though protected by his unusual currentgift, once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his brother out alive—no matter what the cost. When Akos is thrust into Cyra's world, the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. They must decide to help each other to survive—or to destroy one another.
(Taken from harpercollins.com)
- Holding Up The Universe by Jennifer Niven
Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed "America's Fattest Teen." But no one's taken the time to look past her weight to get to know who she really is. Following her mom's death, she's been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now, Libby's ready: for high school, for new friends, for love, and for EVERY POSSIBILITY LIFE HAS TO OFFER
Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin, too. Yes, he's got swagger, but he's also mastered the impossible art of giving people what they want, of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a newly acquired secret: he can't recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He's the guy who can re-engineer and rebuild anything in new and bad-ass ways, but he can't understand what's going on with the inner workings of his brain. So he tells himself to play it cool: Be charming. Be hilarious. Don't get too close to anyone.
Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game — which lands them in group counseling and community service — Libby and Jack are both pissed, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. . . . Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world, theirs and yours.
Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that person who sees you for who you are — and seeing them right back.


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This week, Donald Trump finally pulled ahead of Hillary Clinton in the polls for the first time since the Republican National Convention. Given the amazing odds against him, this is no small feat.
The money is against him, the press is against him, and the political establishment is against him — and that last fact may be a bigger contributing factor than one might think.
It's easy to see how establishment politicians use their power against Trump, but they're not the only people in government, and they may not be the most influential, either. Trump supporters were never likely to listen to the opinions of the establishment politicians, but bureaucrats have been controlling the flow of information for years without being seen.
The Department of Homeland Security is no fan of Donald Trump, and now they're trying to keep him away from the White House by burying a report that exposed the number of illegal immigrants flowing across the southern border.
DHS claims that the study is still ongoing, yet sources close to the situation tell Fox News that it was actually completed in November 2015 and yielded results that would hurt the current administration's immigration agenda.
Fox's sources claim that the study showed that 50 percent of the adults attempting to illegally enter the United States at its southern border succeed, resulting in roughly 250,000 successful border crossings a year, and is being withheld for "political reasons."
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This post was originally published on Medium.
I recently saw a post on Twitter about quiet classrooms not being the same as learning classrooms. The buzzing of students and teachers isn't just noise; it signals that connections are being made. It was really eloquent.
Naturally, I had to take that thought and apply it to the digital frontier.
What does a buzzing, connected class look like outside of course time and why is it so important that we push for the same noise level, so to speak, outside of the classroom as we do inside?
This led me to realize that I talk about classroom connectivity a lot. (Here. Also here. The list goes on.) I mean, I've high-fived teachers and students for creating an environment of 24/7 learning and asked how we help other classrooms foster that connected culture. And I know I've told my team that class connectivity is a guiding principle of what we do - we're making tools for teachers and students to keep in touch, keep moving, and keep developing outside of class time. I clearly believe classroom connectivity is really, really important.
My instinct must be to promote these values because life doesn't stop outside of class. Learning shouldn't either.
What are the odds that your best, most provocative thought comes to you during a 42-minute class period? Tweet this!
When great ideas/questions hit outside of the classroom, how do we harness them?
This is all why I want to explore connectivity more and poke at the idea of 24/7 learning.
First things first. The teachers who have kindly connected with me on this topic and shared their stories have assured me that 24/7 doesn't mean students and teachers are always working. That's crazytown. We're human. No one can be at it all day.
What 24/7 means is that at any time, students and teachers have outlets to share and ask questions. Basically, you're never learning alone. That's the crux.
Having these tools - and using them - schools students in more than just the subject matter at hand. It's a lesson in communication and responsible idea-sharing. It's a model that values fact-finding, leaning on peers for support, and doing our very best work by harnessing our best ideas when they come to us. (Even if that's late at night or super early in the morning. Throw it on a discussion thread or send it to a peer for feedback. Doesn't matter that class was at 11:00 a.m.)
The principle of class connectivity acknowledges that expecting class time to be the most/only formative hours of a student's life is unreasonable. It also accepts that students are learning from one another as well as their instructor and it's on us to find thoughtful ways to grow all of these relationships.
All this to say that the value of connectivity isn't to burn out our classrooms. It's not an all-call to keep working around the clock.
Connectivity is about reaching students when they are best able to learn - when they have their greatest ideas. Tweet this!
I think it's about finding ways to be there in those moments, encourage growth, and take advantage of an unprecedented opportunity to support development outside of class time.
So in the same way that it's a good a idea to turn up the volume in our classrooms during the day - tucking away busy work in favor of activities that get students interacting and building relationships - we also need to keep this going externally. Keep buzzing after the bell rings. Find ways to share and to ask. Pump up the noise level of your learning.


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Editor's note: This article is reposted with permission by The Real Deal. Click here to view the original article.
By SARABETH SANDERS
These days, firms don't downsize, they "rightsize." Companies no longer make budget cuts, they "reduce to competitive levels."
The current downturn has ushered in a new wave of vocabulary for real estate firms that are trying to spin bad news.
Lenders may be asking for 25 percent or more of the purchase price on a new apartment up front, but rather than referring to it as a downpayment, many have recently started calling it an "investment." Meanwhile, that deed in lieu of foreclosure was really just a "loss mitigation technique." And no, that wasn't a price cut. It was a "price correction."
As the Web site Cityfile recently observed, restaurants across New York have been "closing for renovations," until, after a few weeks or months, they're finally ready to reveal what insiders knew all along: Reopening was never in the plans.
To some, euphemisms like these are a pointless exercise. "It doesn't matter what moniker you give these things," said David Schechtman, senior director of Eastern Consolidated's turnaround and distressed group. "We are in a down market, whether you call it what it is or candy-coat it."
Still, that hasn't stopped firms from trying. One tactic is turning simple but unforgiving phrases into jargon in order to lessen their impact. Case in point: "rationalizing the workforce." …CONTINUED


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Section 205.3--Coverage
3(b) Electronic Fund Transfer
(NACHA Operating Rules currently provide greater consumer protections in that they require written authorizations even for one- time conversion transactions.)
1. Fund transfers covered.
v. A transfer via ACH where a consumer has provided a check to enable the merchant or other payee to capture the routing, account, and serial numbers to initiate the transfer, whether the check is blank, partially completed, or fully completed and signed; whether the check is presented at POS or is mailed to a merchant or other payee or lockbox and later converted to an EFT; or whether the check is retained by the consumer, the merchant or other payee, or the payee's financial institution.
vi. A payment made by a bill payer under a bill-payment service available to a consumer via computer or other electronic means, unless the terms of the bill-payment service explicitly state that all payments, or all payments to a particular payee or payees, will be solely by check, draft, or similar paper instrument drawn on the consumer's account, and the payee or payees that will be paid in this manner are identified to the consumer.
3. Authorization of one-time EFT initiated using MICR encoding on a check. A consumer authorizes a one-time EFT (in providing a check to a merchant or other payee for the MICR encoding), where the consumer receives notice that the transaction will be processed as an EFT and completes the transaction. Examples of notice include, but are not limited to, signage at POS and written statements.
205.6 Liability of consumer for unauthorized transfers.
Paragraph 6(b)(1)--Timely Notice Given
Section 205.6 provides rules concerning a consumer's liability for an unauthorized transfer. The limitation on the consumer's liability depends, in part, on whether the unauthorized transfer takes place within or after two business days of the consumer's learning of the loss or theft of the access device.
3. Two-business-day rule. The two-business-day period does not include the day the consumer learns of the loss or theft or any day that is not a business day. The rule is calculated based on two 24- hour periods, without regard to the financial institution's business hours or the time of day that the consumer learns of the loss or theft. For example, a consumer learns of the loss or theft at 6 p.m. on Friday. Assuming that Saturday is a business day and Sunday is not, the two-business-day period begins on Saturday and expires at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, not at the end of the financial institution's business day on Monday.
Paragraph 7(b)(10)--Error Resolution
2. Extended time-period for certain transactions. To take advantage of the longer time periods for resolving errors under Sec. 205.11(c)(3) (for new accounts as defined in Regulation CC (12 CFR part 229), transfers initiated outside the United States, or transfers resulting from POS debit-card transactions), a financial institution must have disclosed these longer time periods. Similarly, an institution that relies on the exception from provisional crediting in Sec. 205.11(c)(2) for accounts subject to Regulation T (12 CFR part 220) must have disclosed accordingly.
Section 205.10--Preauthorized Transfers
10(b) Written Authorization for Preauthorized Transfers From Consumer's Account
205.11 Procedures for resolving errors.
(2) Forty-five day period. If
the financial institution is unable to complete its investigation within 10 business
days, the institution may take up to 45 days from receipt of a notice of error
to investigate and determine whether an error occurred, provided the institution
does the following:
(2) Debiting provisional
credit. Upon debiting a provisionally credited amount, the financial institution
Section 205.12--Relation to Other Laws
List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 205
Consumer protection, Electronic fund transfers, Federal Reserve System, Reporting and record keeping requirements.
In Canada, if you do not succeed in obtaining reimbursement from the biller, or if the debit is fraudulent, you can ask your financial institution to reverse the transaction and return the funds to your account.
The Canadian Payments Association Act ( Rule H1 ) allows you to dispute and reverse unauthorized and fraudulent pre-authorized debits ( PAD's ) from your consumer account within 90 days from the date of the withdrawal. ( 10 days for business accounts )
You will be asked to sign a declaration (.pdf) stating why the PAD is being returned when you
Canadian Payments Association
Unauthorized Use of Your Debit Card
In Canada, debit cardholders are not
liable for losses resulting from circumstances beyond their control
such as:
1. For the cardholder to be liable, a voluntary disclosure of the PIN must contribute to the loss.
2. Cardholders are not considered to have disclosed the PIN "voluntarily" if the PIN is obtained by coercion, trickery, force or intimidation. This includes situations where the customer's PIN is observed at point-of-sale terminals.
3. The fact that a cardholder uses the same PIN for more than one card does not constitute contribution to unauthorized use.
4. Cardholders are considered to have disclosed the PIN voluntarily if they use a PIN combination selected from the cardholder's name, telephone number, date of birth, address, or social insurance number.5. A PIN is poorly disguised when:
6. The reasonableness of an attempt to disguise a PIN should be assessed from the point of view of the reasonable cardholder, not from the point of view of the thief or the card issuer's official who through experience have become familiar with many types of disguises and their strengths and weaknesses.7. A PIN is reasonably disguised if it is concealed within a record, for example, by re-arranging the numerals, substituting other numerals or symbols, or if it is made to appear as another type of number by surrounding it with other numerals or symbols.
8. Notification of the issuer within a reasonable time: a) The card issuer should be notified of lost, stolen, or misused cards and/or disclosure of the PIN as soon as the cardholder becomes aware of the loss or disclosure.
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Today's game at Bellshill has been called off due to the weather.
Next week's game is St Roch's away.
Today's game at Bellshill has been called off due to the weather.
Next week's game is St Roch's away.
Gasworks Park, Larkhall
Larkhall Thistle v Johnstone Burgh
Central League First Division
After last week's disappointing exit out of the West of Scotland Cup, Thistle looked to bounce back and keep their league challenge on track.
As they have done for most of the season, the Jags controlled most of the early part of the game and created a couple of good chances, two David Reid crosses in quick succession from the left almost produced goals – firstly from a Johnstone Burgh player who was lucky to deflect the ball off the post and not into the goal, then from a Hugh Kelly header from point-blank range that keeper Kelly did brilliantly to save.
What should have been the turning point of the game came midway through the half when Brian Jack lunged into a tackle from behind after having just been booked, he was duly sent packing and Thistle had 70+ minutes to try and see out with ten men.
Larkhall were forced into a change shortly after when Gary McStay hobbled off to be replaced by Hugh Kelly, a change that might have been going to take place anyway to cope with the man disadvantage.
Burgh couldn't take advantage of the extra man though and although there were good chances at both ends, somehow the teams got to half time goalless.
Half Time: Larkhall Thistle 0 Johnstone Burgh 0
Johnstone were first to show in the second half and they scored within three minutes of the restart with a goal that the Jags players must have been very disappointed to lose. Mark McKeever couldn't prevent winger Fitzpatrick from getting his cross in after some fancy footwork on the left and it was met with a free header in the middle that keeper Thomson got a hand to but probably would have felt he should have kept out.
The fact that Thistle were a man down didn't seem to have any effect at all on the game and they kept up the onslaught on the Burgh goal all the way through the second half. The pressure produced an equaliser ten minutes into the half with a cracking strike from Mark Canning that rivals Niall Reynolds overhead kick for goal of the season at Gasworks.
The main criticisms of the team this season have been the failure to convert enough of the chances they create and not being able to hold on to a lead. The first one was certainly true today and it could have easily been five or six before Ryan Innes hit the winner with a low drive across the keeper.
They did however manage to hold on to the lead this time and get the win. Both teams had some great chances with Liam Mushett heading over the bar from six yards and keeper Kelly having a couple of great saves.
As the game drew to a close, Johnstone pressed hard for a winner but some great defending kept them at bay and Thistle held on for the win that they deserved.
Full time: Larkhall Thistle 2 Johnstone Burgh 1
Website man of the match:
Ryan Innes who dug in brilliantly. His energy made up for the man short in midfield, topped by the winning goal.
Larkhall Thistle:
S. Thomson; Brown, Mushett, Reynolds; McKeever (Doyle 87), Jack, Canning, Innes, Reid; Gracie, McStay (Kelly 27). Subs: Payne, D. Thomson (GK)
Johnstone Burgh:
Kelly; McCormick, Nugent, Perrie, Carson; Usher, McIntyre, McBride Hewitt, Docherty, McGonigal, Fitzpatrick. Subs: Gaddi, Ramsay, McStay, Wilson (GK)
Scorers: Canning, Innes
Booked: Gracie, Sent off: Jack
Video highlights below
Thistle took the lead in the first half through David Reid.
Graham Gracie scored to put the Jags two up but Craigmark pulled a goal back from the penalty spot.
Ryan Innes made it 3-1 with a header and it looked to be game over, but Craigmark staged a remarkable comeback to tie the game as the Thistle defence collapsed.
Craigmark scored with the first penalty but Mark Canning missed for Thistle, the rest of the penalties were all scored.
Pens: 3-5
Sorry for the brief report this week due to a family emergency, will try to update it later
Today's game at home to Craigmark Burntonians is on, please note the 2:00 kick off time
Lat minute postponement at St Roch's, no official word but presumably the rain that fell after the early inspection caused the match ref to call it off.
People turning up minutes before the kick off so a lot of folk still thought it was on, a bit frustrating especially for those of us who travelled in but hopefully the Thistle players and committee managed to hear in time and avoid the trip.
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Welcome back!!! Many of you are buried up to your elbows in tissue paper, 13 lbs heavier, and contemplating what to do with the life-size stuffed pony that Aunt Beth thought would be so appropriate for your little cowboy – but we're glad you're back to checking out the Murray Crew!!!
In all seriousness, I hope this post-Christmas you aren't experiencing the blues, but you are filled with a renewed love for Christ and His goodness. It's so common to try to satisfy ourselves with things during this season, but things leave us empty. I read a great quote on my dear friend Gretchen's blog a few weeks ago that I find appropriate today,
I encourage you to take some time to reflect on your Christmas and how you were able to celebrate the birth of our Savior. That's why I saved my traditions post (well, that AND because it took me so long to narrow down my favorites). It's not too early to plan for next year and it's not too late to continue celebrating!!!!!


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The Yorkshire Cancer Research project, funded by a £135,000 investment, aims to investigate why older women are less likely to attend cervical cancer screening appointments, or develop the training and awareness to encourage them to get tested. Research conducted by the National Cancer Intelligence Network indicates that Yorkshire and the Humber has the highest incidence rate of cervical cancer in England, more than double that of lower incidence rates found in the south and east. Cases of cervical cancer are also particularly high in women aged over 70, and it is believed that this is due to a reduction in the number of women attending screening appointments after the age of 55.
The YCR project will include in-depth interviews with patients aged 55-64 in Yorkshire to understand their views and experiences. Interviews with health professionals will also take place to determine attitudes towards the screening of older women and views on its effectiveness.
Project lead Dr Una Macleod, Professor of Primary Care Medicine at Hull York Medical School, said: "Prevention and early detection of cervical cancer through screening is vital. Previous studies have found that for every 1,000 women screened regularly between 50-64 years old, there would be roughly nine fewer cancers between 65-70 years old. Screening substantially reduces the risk of cervical cancer in older women.
"However, whilst older women are at increased risk of developing cervical cancer, they are least likely to present for screening. There is a lack of interview-based research into cervical screening experiences and attitudes amongst patients and health professionals. Our investigation will be the first step in promoting awareness across patient and GP groups, with the aim of increasing the early detection of cervical cancer and achieving better outcomes among Yorkshire patients."
The project is part of a £5m investment recently announced by Yorkshire Cancer Research, which will focus on improving cancer incidence and mortality rates in the county. According to data provided by Public Health England, people in Yorkshire are more likely to get cancer, and more likely to die from it, than most other counties in England.
Dr Kathryn Scott, Head of Research and Innovation at Yorkshire Cancer Research, added: "Some women don't realise that there is a spike in the number of cases of cervical cancer over the age of 70. It's important that they realise that continuing to attend screening appointments is vital in identifying abnormalities at an early stage when they are relatively easy to treat."
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REMEMBRANCE Sunday parades could be scaled down or AXED due to Government cuts to police budgets, a senior Labour politician has warned.
Remembrance Sunday parades will be cut and scaled back
Following years of financial pressure on the public purse, Shadow home secretary Andy Burnham said annual ceremonies to remember our fallen soldiers are being hit.
In a letter to Home Secretary Theresa May, Mr Burnham said cash-strapped police forces under pressure to choose between public events in order to attend and offer assistance.
He wrote: "It has been brought to my attention that, for the first time, this is impacting on the police presence required for road closures at annual parades and wreath-laying Remembrance ceremonies.
"Following the centenary of World War One, there has been increased interest in these events and they have an important place in our national life.
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Mr Burnham urged Mrs May to step up and hand over the cash that forces need to ensure the commemorations go ahead.
It comes after a branch of the Royal British Legion in South Yorkshire was forced to cancel their Remembrance Day parade due to a lack of policing - the first time the village of Hoyland has been unable to hold the parade since the Second World War.
Mr Burnham added: "This year, events in Yorkshire and Essex have been shortened and the 97th annual parade in Epping, attended by hundreds of local people each year, has been cancelled for lack of the necessary police resources.
"With only one week to go until the public will expect Remembrance Sunday events to take place around the country, I would ask you to ensure that police forces receive the extra resources they require so that every event can go ahead and allow people to honour the memory of service men and women."
The Home Office has slashed police budgets over the past year, but the Government says decisions about local Remembrance day parades are taken by the various police forces.
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I have been to Kafe 421 many times for lunch. I absolutely love it for lunch, they have outdoor seating in the summer and a nice cozy back room in the winter and a great portobello mushroom sandwich anytime of the year.
I was a little disappointed when we got there and we had to sit in the front part of the restaurant, but as we sat there I realized this is a totally different restaurant during lunch and dinner. During lunch there seems to be lots of people coming and going, during dinner it is much quieter, which makes the front room a nice place to sit as well.
I was very excited to find that the food was even better for dinner than it was for lunch, now to be fair I usually do not stray from the sandwich/salad section of the menu for lunch, and the last couple of times I have been there the mussels have been available for lunch, but I stuck with my sandwich. I now wish I had gotten them before as they were wonderful. My ravioli were very good a very simple but solid presentation of a favorite. Dessert was unusual, but I really liked it.
I would say this is one of your best bets in the dinkytown area for either lunch or dinner.
• Cardel - Seared Scallops w/ coconut risotto, mango salsa, and chive oil $14.95
• Samana - semisweet chocolate torta with vanilla ice cream
Parking is a major headache at Kafé 421. But by some minor miracle, we found a spot at a meter right in front of Kafé 421. Once we were inside, we knew we were on the U of M campus, where conversation slipped between films and Ashley Simpson's SNL debacle (and that was on a hockey night).
But anyway so, our appetizer special, the Maine mussels in white wine sauce, was delicious. There were plenty of tasty mussels for a price a college student could be tempted (maybe for a special Valentine's Day date).
Kafé 421 then proved it wasn't a fluke with some delectable seared scallops with coconut risotto and mango salsa. Everything was perfectly done and the flavors balanced well. Again, the price was a bargain for this quality and this presentation.
I was less impressed with the dessert. The samana, or molten chocolate cake, was average compared to most comparable desserts of this kind – a little on the dry side, average chocolate, and everyday ice cream.
Overall, this is a great choice for dinner in Dinkytown, and it's worth walking a few blocks if you don't find a space in front.
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Last week, Research In Motion has been the center of negative news because BlackBerry 10 has been postponed, 5,000 layoffs at the company were announced, and the company reported a $518 million. BlackBerryOS.com was sent a leaked slide. You will notice there will be QWERTY and full-screen BlackBerry 10 devices in the L and N series when launched.
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SUPER STORM: Nation braces itself for Atlantic BLAST
BRITAIN is heading for 10 days of misery as Atlantic super storms sweep in.
Met Office experts yesterday warned the nation is in for heavy winds and a soaking.
They predict four inches of rain could fall in Scotland this evening – more than half the usual total for the whole of November.
"People need to be prepared for the contrast to recent settled conditions."Nicola Maxey
Much of the UK is also set for heavy rain today.
Met Office forecaster Nicola Maxey said: "Rain moving across the UK will be followed by showers, with heavy rain from the south west on Saturday and Sunday drier."
But there was more bad news as the Met Office warned of bands of rain "right through next week."
Southern and western Britain will see the worst of the storm conditions at the beginning of the week.
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Nicola added: "Next week looks like a real blustery autumnal week.
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Vittorio Fracassi: whilst admiring your photo my contorted imagination started wondering if it could be done by merging three captures of the same swan dritfting from left to right. My knowledge of PP would allow me to do it.
Too cheeky to ask if you did this? A positive answer wouldn't reduce by a fraction both the aesthetic value of the image nor the worthiness of the author.
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Sorry for answering so late...;-)
These are actually three different swans, two older ones (parents?) and a young one in front of them. This scene is 100% natural, only major postprocessing was to remove some dirt in the water and removing noise without killing too much of the details - small G11 sensor...
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and test on 10 bodies Nikon 3Dx and 10 Canon 1Ds MKIII
So we have 30 lenses x10 bodies for Canon and Nikon = 600 tests
Only after that we would have it all settled, not.
The article should be named "There can be only one!".
Not to forget Sony, Olympus, Pentax and all variations between FF and APS-C bodies... ;-)
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This image was taken at the main island, some 100 meters from the airport, in front of a small restaurant. But similar sights can be found almost everywhere at Aitutaki.
Congrats to the 1st place, but.....
Does anyone at dpreview challenges ever look at the full resolution images on voting??
This image was voted 1st for two times, one time second and one time third place.
The shot burst is great, but the background ???
Look at the waves in full resolution. The sea consists of lots of more or less grey and blue patches, especially in the left lower corner.
Sorry, leifbaker - technically it's very bad that way. You should add one more image of the background alone and cut out the pelican images exactly with 2-3 px weak edges. Or try to get the same colors into the waves.
When you manage to change that, this image could become a "real" winner. ;-)
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Sunday October 30, 2016 - President Uhuru Kenyatta's political advisor, Joshua Kutuny, has revealed that he will quit his job so he can focus on reclaiming the Cherangany Parliamentary seat, which he lost in the March 4, 2013, General Election.
The vocal politician was trounced by renowned athlete Wesley Korir, who ran as an independent but has now joined the Jubilee Party.
During his visit to Cherangany, Kuttuny rubbished the Jubilee Party and asked the citizens to ignore it.
He hinted at joining the opposition through Ford Kenya.
This is likely to drive the wedge between him and Deputy President William Ruto deeper.
The Deputy President once equated Kuttuny to a witch claiming that he was praying that ICC incarcerates him so that he reaps politically.
With Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto flexing his muscles with his Chama Cha Mashinani, Gideon Moi making a case for KANU and Kuttuny, once a reliable foot soldier refusing to sell Jubilee Party, the Deputy President has his work cut out in Rift Valley.
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7-Day U.S Standard East Coast Bus Tour: Niagara Falls, Boston, Cape Cod, Princeton from New York
New York City
Summary of The Day: Our East Coast tour will begin with a New York tour and a visit to the financial capital of the world, Wall Street, hoem to the New York Stock Exchange. Along the way, we can also see the Old City Hall and the signature Charging Bull sculpture.
Next, we will head to the top of the One World Trade Center (admission not included).
Afterwards we'll see the iconic Statue of Liberty with a Liberty Island Cruise (own expense). You'll enjoy magnificent views of the New York skyline as well as Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island and a close-up view of Statue of Liberty.
Then we'll head to the USS Intrepid (admission not included), a stunning museum of a variety of aircrafts. From here we'll pass through midtown, spotting the United Nation (UN), Fifth Avenue, and the Rockefeller Center, a national historic landmark and one of New York's most inspiring locations.
The last destination for the day will be Times Square - the crossroad of the world. Upon arrival, visitor will also have a chance to explore the Ripley's Believe It Not (admission is not included)!
- Hotel:
- Crowne Plaza Somerset / Radisson Somerset or similar
Philadelphia - Washington, D.C.
Summary of The Day: In the morning, tour will visit the Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell. In the afternoon, tour will be arrived in Washington D.C., White House (outside), Madame Tussauds Presidents Wax Museum (admission is not included), Ford's Theatre (admission is not included), Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran Memorial, Korean War Memorial.
- Hotel:
- Sheraton Dulles Airport / Hyatt or similar
Washington, D.C. - Niagara Falls
Summary of The Day: The day begins as we travel from the hotel to Hershey's Chocolate World, the sweetest place on earth. When we arrive, we will take a Chocolate Factory Ride (admission not included).
Our second stop will be the Corning Museum of Glass (admission not included). You will have the opportunity to see a live Hot Glass Show inside the museum.
Afterwards we will head to Niagara Falls to learn about the history and legend of Niagara Falls with the Niagara Falls Movie: The Legend of Niagara (admission not included).
In the evening, we will end the day by experience the famous Illumination of Niagara Falls before heading to the hotel.
- Hotel:
- Radisson Grand Island or similar
Niagara Falls (US side) - Boston
Summary of The Day: In the morning, tour will visit the Goat Island and view the Canadian Horseshoe Fall (American side), American Falls, Bridal Vile Falls, JETBOAT*, IMAX movie about the history of Niagara Falls. In the afternoon, the bus will continue tour to Boston.
- Hotel:
- Double tree by Hilton or similar
Visiting Attractions
Boston - New York
Summary of The Day: Today you will tour Boston, and visit Harvard Square, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Trinity Church, to name a few. You will also join our exclusive Boston Harbor Cruise (admission not included; optional), before making your way back to New York City, SOHO, in the afternoon.
- Hotel:
- Crowne Plaza Somerset / Radisson Somerset or similar
Princeton University - Amish Farm
Summary of The Day: We will begin the day by traveling to Princeton University, one of the famous Ivy League school. We will have a guided tour of the school, learning about the history of this elite school. Afterwards the tour bus will head for the Amish Farm of Pennsylvania where you will have the chance to experience Amish culture first hand. There will be a guided tour that leads us into an authentic Amish farmhouse where we will have a closer look at the Amish history. Also, there will be a guided bus tour to discover their unique farm town.
- Tips:
- Group activities end around 6:00pm, if you want to continue your journey in Manhattan, please make your own arrangements for transportation back to the hotel.
- Hotel:
- Crowne Plaza Somerset / Radisson Somerset or similar
Visiting Attractions
Rockefeller - Saks Fifth - Fifth Ave
Summary of The Day: Today, we will head to Rockefeller Center for some photos of this world famous building which is connected by an underground city! Then, we will go to Saks Fifth Department store on 5th Ave for some shopping before heading to the airport.
- Tips:
- New York airports transfer are available at approximately 4:00 pm.
The tour concludes in New York where guests can schedule flights departing from NYC Airport (EWR, LGA or JFK airport) after 7:00pm.
Visiting Attractions
New York airports transfer are available at approximately 4:00 pm.
The tour concludes in New York where guests can schedule flights departing from NYC Airport (EWR, LGA or JFK airport) after 7:00pm.
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*The third/fourth guest joins the tour at a discounted rate (except applicable admission fees, mandatory tips, optional activities, and own expense items) on shared room basis.
*For buy 2 get 3rd & 4th discounted promotion, please choose the actual passenger numbers so that we can reserve the bus seat for each passenger.
*** Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy applies to discounted-fare passenger based on triple or quadruple price.
*No-shows will be assessed a penalty fee $280.00 per passenger, that is to be paid in cash by the other participating travelers of the reservation.
*Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
*Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
*Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
*Child enjoys the same price as adult as the 3rd/4th person in one room.
*Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
*Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
- Complimentary pick-up to chosen location (see meeting point) and airport drop-off
- 6-Night Hotel Accommodations
- Round-trip transportation in air-conditioned deluxe tour coach
- Professional Tour Guide
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Service Fee for tour guide/driver (min. $8.00/day per person)
- Admission or optional tours (prices may vary due to the season and is subject to the final box office price.):
- Liberty Cruise : $35.00/Adult; $30.00/Child(3-12); $30.00/Senior(62+)
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum : $33.00/Adult; $26.00/Child(3-12) and $26.00/Senior(65+)(It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Memorial Day). )
- Ripley's Believe It or Not: $33.00/Adult; $25.00/Child(3-11); $25.00/Senior(62+)
- One World Trade Center: $37.00/Adult; $34.00/Child(3-11); $34.00/Senior(62+)
- Washington, D.C. Cruise: $25.00/Adult; $20.00/Child (Ages 3-11) (The optional tour is available from Mar to Nov depending on the weather)
- Madame Tussauds Washington, D.C.: $23.00/Adult; $18.00/Child(3-11); $23.00/Senior(62+)
- Hershey Factory Ride: $15.00/Adult; $10.00/Child(3-11); $15.00/Senior(62+)
- Corning Museum of Glass: $19.50/Adult; Free/Child(17-); $19.50/Senior(55+) (It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas(12/24 & 12/25) and New Year).)
- Niagara Adventure Theater Movie: $12.00/Adult; $8.00/Child
- Niagara Jet Boat Adventures: $65.00/Adult; $65.00/Child(3-11); $65.00/Senior(62+)(Seasonal)
- Maid of the Mist : $18.25/Adult, $10.65/Child(3-12)(The optional tour is available from April/May - October depending on the weather.(It is not available in winter).)
- Niagara In-depth Tour: $25.00/Adult; $20.00/Child(3-12); $25.00/Senior(62+)
- Boston Lobster Dinner: $35.00/Adult; $30.00/Child(3-12)
- Boston Harbor Cruise: $22.00/Adult; $17.00/Child(3-11); $22.00/Senior(62+)
- Princeton University : $10.00/person
- Amish Village Guided Tour: $29.00/Adult; $19.00/Child(3-11); $28.00/Senior(62+)
- Special request: please offer us the third and fourth person's birth date if you book a triple and/or quad room.
- Due to the popularity of these tours during our busy season, the overnight hotels may be fully booked. We will choose the hotels which offer similar standards of service as an alternative.
- Multiple departure/pick-up locations are provided as value added options for this tour/activity. Please note that you may be transferred to a central meeting point from the departure/ pick-up location (noted on your E-ticket) prior to departing on your tour/activity.
- Tour guides and drivers rely upon the service fees charged on the tour to supplement their income. The wages of tour guides and drivers are determined factoring in that they will receive service fees to augment their earnings. Please pay at least the recommended service fee because the tour guides and drivers work hard to accommodate many people on the tour.
- Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
- Please Note:
1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
- Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
- Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
- This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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Our Nasca Lines sightseeing flight was so dissapointing that I made to following complaint to the Peruvian authorities
I have a complaint against Nazcapuru4X4 (based in Nasca), and Aerodiana regarding our flight over the NascaLines.
We booked the flight through Nazcapuru4X4 and was assured that all passengers had a window seat for a good view of the lines – the sole object of booking the flight. We were shown a brochure of the tours with a picture of a small five seater aircraft and told that this was the type of aircraft used.
When we got to the airport we where checked in to Aerodiana and given their brouchure which showed a twelve seater aircraft with two rows of single seats so each passenger had a good view out.
However, when we boarded the aircraft we discovered that the seating was four rows of three seats wide. My wife, who was in the middle seat had a very limited view of the Lines as when the aircraft banked to the left the person on her left leaned forward and turned his his shoulders thus blocking her view and similarly when the aircraft banked to the right her view was blocked in the same way.
After the flight we made a verbal complaint to the booking agent but got very little satisfaction. In fact they were very dismissive and I got the impression that we were not the first to complain. In view of this I now I want to make a formal complaint about this matter as it entirely spoilt our stay in Nasca.
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Disapointing Nasca Lines flight
Our Nasca Lines sightseeing flight was so dissapointing that I made to following complaint to the Peruvian authorities
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Based on your description, I feel you should be given a refund for the entire booking. You didn't get what you expected based on the brochures you described. The least they could do is refund half, since I gather you had a window seat. I'm sorry this happened, but don't drop it. As the old saying goes, "squeaky wheels get greased." Repeatedly e-mail, telephone, contact higher ups in the company. I wish you good luck. This would have been a terrible disappointment for me too.
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I doubt you will get any reply let alone compensation. The flights over the Nazca lines are poorly regulated and no one seems to control their quality or even oversee them. This is apparent every time there is a crash; a lot of promises are made about tighter controls and regulations but it never seems to happen. I should think a lot of people complain. I hope you do hear back from someone.
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The most common bait and switch tactic used by all the touts
around the bus station at Nasca scamming the clueless.
After careful research I booked with
for $55... Nice high wing 4 place Cessna had a WONDERFUL time
Odds are great u will get nowhere with your "formal" complaint
IF you paid by CC which I always do you can dispute get credit
Otherwise you are pretty much shafted despite all complaints
You saw that the plane was not as marketed yet got on board.
Do not board next time if not as marketed...
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Also doubt it "entirely ruined" your trip
to have a partially obstructed view of the lines sometimes
You did see the wonderful mysterious Nasca lines
Half a loaf is better than none at all.
Try to be a smidge grateful many do not see them at all.
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The above link shows that this is one area where tourism is poorly managed and I hope things will improve.
I think you should have insisted on a window seat on boarding. Your wife accepted a middle seat when she sat down but take heart as at least your flight landed safely.
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