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I have been travelling with my friend around Europe. He is both Australian and Jewish. With that in mind, we felt it appropriate to at some point make a stop in Berlin, so as to be able to pay respect to his cultural heritage and view some of the museums.
One such museum is the Jewish Museum. I decided to go alone as I figured my friend would like to do the trip on his own. Being agnostic, I went there with no prior sentiment or in depth knowledge of their culture or beliefs.
The museum was 30 minutes from the centre of Berlin, requiring both walking and catching the highly efficient underground system. It is oddly positioned in quite a dilapidated part of Berlin, but the two buildings it occupies are hugely impressive; apt for the long and rich heritage contained within. After a fairly rigorous security check (apparently security is still required on Jewish places and events – disgusting) then paying €7, I was inside.
While the entrance was in the baroque building, the main part of the museum was in the zig-zagging, zinc coated building. It was designed by Daniel Libeskind and only available from an underground tunnel connecting the two together. The building has a 20m tall void in the zig-zag intersection, apparently placed to represent the absence of Jews from German society.
The tunnels are lined with real possessions from those persecuted by Nazi soldiers and citizens. One tunnel leads to the Garden of Exile, which is a space which has 49 pillars with Oleaser growing from them. The whole monument is on a slope, and is surprisingly tranquil despite its outside setting near a main road.
The tranquillity held nothing to the frankly unnerving and rather eerie Holocaust Tower. The 24m tower was made of concrete, completely bare, with no temperature control, and only the smallest slither of natural light let through from a slit at the top. I found myself inexplicably lacking coordination while inside, and when you close your eyes you felt totally isolated from the rest of humanity. The purpose of the space is left up to the interpretation of the engager, according to Libeskind.
The final tunnel takes you to the main museum exhibition, which covers two Millennia of Jewish history, largely through the eyes of those who took up inhabitancy in Germany when it unified in 1871. I expected there to be a big focus on the Holocaust, for obvious reasons, but I was really surprised – this was a really comprehensive display of Jewish culture and heritage, explaining their migration, beliefs, plights, social exclusion, attempts of assimilation an lifestyle all in a highly creative and engaging way.
Obviously the Holocaust was going to come up. There are some people feel that we should start to move on from this atrocity, and others who deny it happened completely. The latter are not worthy of having their views considered however. I spoke to quite a few German people about this, and they think that it is good those events are kept in mind. It makes every new Nazi scandal, or fascist right-wing movement seem that little bit more extreme and a need to combat against conditions that create them are considered.
Interestingly, it was my friend who felt most polarized by the memorials. He felt it insensitive and unnecessary to continuously paint Jewish people as victims, and skirting round the issue of the Holocaust with every Jewish person. Being Australian, he has no relatives who were affected by the actions of the Nazis, yet feels that he is always viewed through the 'victim lens'. While the Holocaust was a horrific and needless act of genocide, there seems to be less outrage towards the treating of homosexuals and the other minorities, who were killed on Hitler's orders. While in Berlin, I walked around the memorials of these two minority groups, and they were appallingly underrepresented. I would love to see an elevation of remembrance; so all groups are mourned equally, without detracting from existing sentiment. Genocides have also occurred elsewhere in the world, Rwanda for example, but that seems to lack the same gravitas. Perhaps it is due to the location, or the fact there wasn't a world war to accompany it, but to me it seems unjust.
I don't know how I felt about his pontificating, and I'm not sure to what degree I can present a counter argument or a solution. On one hand, constantly hearing about the Jewish massacre can be a little bit grating, that we seem to rate one group's plight more important than another subsection of humanity. Yet at the same time, why should any person be denied their right to mourn, and the Jewish community have been persecuted for thousands of years, social pariahs wherever they go. The holocaust was a despicable act in a supposedly democratic state in a time of 'post war uncertainty', which may make it more hardhitting?
I don't know. A really poor end to this piece, but I really am ambivalent on the issue. However, I do encourage you all to visit the museum if you are ever in Berlin.


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Some books will make us choose disparate decisions and change the way we think or even confabulate. That's the kind of hard hitting thing good books do to the readers. Please forgive me, if You had thought of non-fictions which go lengths about preaching good habits, inculcating thoughts and whatever.
The book that I read and fell in love was also a Non Fiction, but wait it's a collection of wonderful anecdotes of instances, chance meetings and real life experiences which Sudha Murthy encountered along her work and life.
Sudha Murthy needs no introduction. She is a well established social worker, philanthropist and the Chairperson of the eminent Infosys Foundation and not to forgot a great writer who has carved her own niche of fiction and non fiction works. I had already read some of her works, thanks to my twin sibling.
Her House of Cards was the first book that I read and was completely enticed by the way she portrayed the emotions and Indianess in her book. After that I was captivated to read her books which were followed by Dollar Bahu, Mahashweta and How I Taught My Grandmother to Read.
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As the pages are turned, words throttling each chapters, there is a cherished feeling that the mind attains on completing a good book. I have known many readers to praise books written by authors only for their use of enticing English, but fails to notice that Indian English literature too contains some excellent books that are more worthy. (Please don't judge me here, I want readers to read as many books as possible irrespective of the languages).
The setting of the book, the words minced by the characters and the effect it takes on us is all relatable since these are characters which we can see on a quotidian life. The book never once enters itself into the realms of preaching and it leaves the moral of the anecdote to the reader which are usually very simple thoughts.
Some chapters particularly, India, The Holy Land, made a different feeling altogether showcasing the thoughts of people who think India on a different plane and still grateful for India. Every chapter spans over 3 or 4 pages to the maximum except the last chapter which spans over ten pages but that doens't won't bother the readers. The book made my admiration to Sudha Murthy to a higher level and I wish she gives books like these to the readers still.
This book will be a short sweet read doens't swallowing much of our times and makes a memorable time to spend with. A perfect gift for children and teens who want to know the world and explore through your own senses. Go Get it and enjoy the magical spell of Sudha Murthy's world of words.
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Paperback: 131 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books
Language: English
Genre: Non Fiction
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MULTAN – Director General Trade Policy, Ministry of Trade and Commerce Dr. Safdar A Sohail said on Wednesday that a sum of Rs. 26 billion would be spent on initiatives to promote the country's exports under the new trade policy 2012-15. Talking to the news agency during a visit to Multan, he said
Rs. 5 billion portion of this amount would be spent during the on-going fiscal year 2012-13 till June 2013. Dr. Safdar attributed the country's trade deficit to heavy import of petroleum products raising its cost to above US $14 billion. Moreover, Pakistan also imported raw material for fertilizers and other products, he added. He underlined the need for better liaison and coordination among standard and quality control departments in the country.
He said a new development plan was under consideration for auto industry. He said auto industry had been enjoying protection for last many years but the benefit was not passed on to people. He said the government had allocated Rs. 20 million for promotion of women entrepreneurs, adding that all possible steps would be taken to strengthen women entrepreneurs and women chambers of commerce and industry.
To a question, he said duties on import/export was a complicated issue due to role of many departments in it. He added the government could offer incentives to traders and industrialists but it became extremely difficult for the government when they insisted acceptance of all their demands.
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In a strange balancing of Karma, Lari cleans everything up straight away and the first thing I hear when I awake in the early afternoon is that I have to check under the couch in case she missed something.
"I think we're even then", Lari announces.
"You didn't have to haul my corpse up three flights of stairs Lari", I retort, smiling grimly.
"Maybe, but if that was the case, you would've stayed at the bottom", she adds.
I know she's right.
"Thank you Lari, I'll check the floor when I wake up more."
"How was dinner last night then?"
"Reindeer is fantastic. I ate Rudolph and Don got Donner and Blitzen."
"What about Lukash?"
"Oh he took the red nose before I could stop him."
I drain the litre of water that's in a bottle next to the bed and she quietly refills it. I pass out and wake up to an empty house in the late afternoon and wash myself and the floor trying to do something with the day.
I manage to arrange for Lukash to stay with the same host as us in Irkutsk when the crew arrive back from a visit to 'Zhilli Billi', a traditional Russian themed restaurant. 'Zhilli Billi' are the words used to start children's stories that would translate as 'Once upon a time'. Apparently our resident Italian, Marco, has volunteered to make a pasta dinner for us, but he's pointing out its going to be very simple since he's not a chef of any description. We cook up the remaining pelmeni and eat them while he's hard at work. Yana insists on putting mayonnaise on the pasta, which Marco jokingly bans.
"That is French! This is Italian! You insult my family and my country by using this terrible mayonnaise!"
Yana pouts again while pouring more on and eating it.
"But…..it tastes good, so good."
We agree and Marco ends up trying some while nobody is watching.
Our train leaves at midnight, so we pack up everything and all of us give gifts to Vortex Yulia and Yana. I've managed to save a tinned platypus for Vortex Yulia, since she said she liked them so much on the first day. I also spread around the little kangaroos and koalas so her sister and family can find them everywhere. They all accompany us to the train station and we say heartfelt farewells on the platform. We have been their real introduction to the world of Couchsurfing and they tell us they've had a great time in the last week. We've had so many laughs, cries, triumphs, miseries, tumbles and recoveries it feels like a month has passed. I know I will be talking to Vortex Yulia and Yana for many years to come and I can't wait until the moment arrives when I can give them a huge hug and catch up over a couple of (dozen) beers. Once again, my body is exhausted and we get onboard the train just minutes before it rolls out of the station. We wave from the window and for the first time I begin to realise that I feel that I'm coming back to Russia. My time here has been too short and my heart has been snagged.


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Nikki Glaser took some inspiration from Jerry Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' for a raunchy, NSFW take that has gotten a lot of buzz.
In the Not Safe segment, Glaser is joined by fellow comedian Sara Schaefer as the two discuss the comedic process and the art of squirting over a cup of joe — all while sitting on remote-controlled vibrators. The women can barely contain themselves as their conversation morphs into uncontrollable bursts of excitement. Schaefer also has a lot of trouble distinguishing Glaser's intrigued face with her 'O' face during their 3-minute sexual conversation, but it made for an enjoyable 3 minutes indeed.
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Lorne Forbes McFadden
December 23, 1924 - November 28, 2017
Suddenly at Hallowell House in Picton on Tuesday November 28th, 2017 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Doris. Loving father of son Geoffrey and daughter-in-law Kelly. Sadly missed by his grandsons Conor & Patrick. By Lorne's request there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton.


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As explained in the chapter Music in this manual, the Audio Player features a Detach function, which allows the music playback to continue in the background, while you are free to navigate around other parts of the OSD.
Viewing Images is one of the tasks that you can perform, when the Audio Player is detached, which allows for similar behavior as playing a slideshow. Note that a slideshow will take precedence over a detached Audio Player, and that instance will be forced to exit.
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ODB: Great Sacrifice
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READ: Hebrews 10:5-18
The Lord Jesus Christ . . . gave himself for our sins to rescue us. Galatians 1:3-4
The Lord Jesus Christ . . . gave himself for our sins to rescue us. Galatians 1:3-4
W. T. Stead, an innovative English journalist at the turn of the 20th century, was known for writing about controversial social issues. Two of the articles he published addressed the danger of ships operating with an insufficient ratio of lifeboats to passengers. Ironically, Stead was aboard the Titanic when it struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912. According to one report, after helping women and children into lifeboats, Stead sacrificed his own life by giving up his life vest and a place in the lifeboats so others could be rescued.
There is something very stirring about self-sacrifice. No greater example of that can be found than in Christ Himself. The writer of Hebrews says, "This Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God . . . . For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified" (Heb. 10:12,14
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God of love and grace, words can never capture the wonder of the sacrifice that Christ offered on our behalf. May our love respond to You with faith and worship—for Your Son who was slain is worthy of our praise.
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A woman set fire to New York? Franklin & Adams with a flag of truce...
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November 12, 1776
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 12, 1776
* Revolutionary War Era
* Great year to have (1776)
* From The Enemy
The front page has a report mentioning: "...the following article of intelligence: That Doctor Franklyn [Franklin] and Mr. Adams were arrived with a flag of truce at General Howe's camp demanding an audience of his Majesty's Commissioner and Commander in Chief, as Ambassadors from the American Congress..." with more on this.
Inside has a report from New York noting: "...that Gen. Howe ha separated his army into three divisions, one he left at New York, another at Long Island, and with the remainder he designed to endeavour to take possession of one of the Jerseys." with more on this.
Also an intriguing report on the origin of the historic New York fire, its origin still a point of controversy: "...the city of New York was fired by a woman...One miserable woman, with her single arm, did that which an army of a 100,000 men could not do. This miserable being was found in a cellar, buried in combustibles in order to fire New York and die in its ashes..." with a bit more.
The back page has a lengthy letter: "To Lord North" concerning the American War, too much to detail here but one point notes; "...Great stress is laid upon the declaration of independence. In the situation of American & considering each progressive step...could any man in his sober senses expect any thing less?...".
The bkpg. also has a report concerning the Declaration by the Howes in attempting to persuade individual Americans to abandon the American cause and rejoin the King's favor.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, red tax stamp on page 3, nice condition.
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Finally, a review of Dungeon Command. Guess I'm last in line on that one. But I think I like it more than some other folks that have reviewed it. I think it's a fun, simple dungeon brawl with some surprisingly cool mechanics. And yeah, it really is a CCG with a board. The faction pack thing is kind of lame, but the idea is that it's like a miniatures game and you just buy what you're going to play with. Problem is, board games don't tend to work like that. It's kind of mis-marketed IMO, but whatever, I like it. So far, every D&D board game since Ravenloft has been good and I've kept them all, so that's saying something.
Review copy of Lyssan just showed up, it looks pretty good. Definitely a Game of Thrones vibe, a little Warrior Knights. But probably simpler than either by the looks of it.
Starship Merchants…wow. This game is really good. What they don't tell you about it is that it's really an 18xx game, just without the rails or investments. It's a straight up, super-streamlined business game. Lots of abstraction, but detail where it counts. Buy (or lease) ships, outfit them, send them out to mine, and take the goods to places that will give you money for them. Do it again next turn, but try to make a little more money. There's a neat development curve controlled by the players so you can run someone's ships out of commission if they're rendered obsolete. I really like it a lot- a very cool minimalist design. Tom Lehmann and Joe Huber. It's good.
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Mostly playing Tales of Vesperia, one of those Namco Bandai JRPGs. It's nice. Not spectacular, but nice. Unlike so many of today's brown and darker brown games, it's palette is all bubble gum, candy, and sunshine. The battle system is real-time, and it really takes some getting used to so that you're not playing it like Guardian Heroes or something. The story is pretty standard JRPG stuff, but there's been some actually pretty funny stuff in it. Don't know if I'll finish it, but for right now it's fairly pleasurable.
Thought about buying Darksiders II, but then I remembered that it'll probably price drop to $20 by Christmas. Ditto Sleeping Dogs. I don't think I'm buying a launch day game ever again unless it's something like Halo 4 or Dishonored. Maybe Borderlands 2.
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Feeling a little Summoner Wars burnout…so…many…games. New factions, please. Now.
I hear Dominion is supposed to be out this week, but it's some kind of goofy HTML 5, cross platform thing that's online only. I dunno.
On Comixology
Man, I hate Y: The Last Man. That's just about the most ham-handed book I've ever read, and the concept isn't particularly interesting at all. Tons of irritating gender-talk. Gee, men and women are different? MIND=BLOWN.
Starting reading both Jeff Lemire's latest Animal Man and Scott Snyder's Swamp Thing, both part of that whole New 52 deal. Both books are awesome, and both are awesome because they follow on from the best creator runs in both series' history. Animal man draws heavily on Morrison, Swamp Thing on Moore. And there is very obviously some storyline crossover in the works, possibly even a larger "event" thing that I suspect may be brewing involving the "Red", the "Green" and the "Rot".
Animal Man is NUTS. It's even crazier than Morrison's run. Psychedelic, hallucinatory, and fucking WEIRD. The art is kind of uneven though, Travel Foreman does the bizarre stuff great but his real-world stuff is quite lacking. Swamp Thing is nice and gothic and it totally follows on from Moore's take on Alec Holland. Floronic Man hasn't shown up yet, but the whole Parliament of Trees thing is a big factor.
Also looked at All-Star Western, the new Jonah Hex book. It's pretty good. The first story teams Hex up with Amadeus Arkham to hunt for a Jack the Ripper-style murderer in Gotham City, circa 1880. I may read more of it.
Read the second storyline of American Vampire, yet more Scott Snyder. It was awesome. How many vampire stories are there about the building of the Hoover Dam? Answer? One.
On the Screen
Finally started watching the last two Harry Potter films. Babies got in the way of seeing them in the theater, and I'm just now getting around to watching the DVDs I've had since Christmas.
Deathly Hallows part I was great. I don't care what it left out of the book or whatever so don't even start. I thought it was a great set-up for the finale, and I love how starkly mature the series has become at that point. It's funny, thinking back to seeing the first film ten years ago and regarding it as such a great kid's film, and now they're not kid's films at all. They're fairly series dark fantasy that has effectively grown up with the kids that have watched them- and the kids that are in them. I envy kids that saw Sorceror's Stone when they were ten and got to see Deathly Hallows when they were 19, 20 years old.
Anyway, I think it's up there with Prisoner of Azkaban in a "best of series" contest. The, um, departure of one of the minor characters was strangely affecting in a weird way.
On Spotify
Nothin'. I really need to get that tape adapter. It's just like $1.50 at Monoprice, just too lazy to order it.


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Indian Grand Prix 2012: I'm driving better than ever, declares Hamilton
Indian Grand Prix 2012: Lewis Hamilton feels his recent results have not reflected his performances on the track
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton believes he has been driving "better than ever" in recent weeks ahead of next weekend's Indian Grand Prix.
Hamilton is fourth in the drivers' standings and a seemingly insurmountable 62 points behind leader Sebastian Vettel after his disappointing 10th-place finish at the Korean Grand Prix.
But the McLaren driver, who has signed a three-year deal to drive for Mercedes from next year, feels his recent results have not reflected his performances on the track.
"I didn't have a particularly tidy weekend [in India] last year," Hamilton said. "But I feel I've been driving better than ever recently – even if the results haven't quite shown it – so I'm headed to India determined for another good result.
"I think we'll have a car that's a match for the circuit and I can't wait to get out there and start practicing on Friday."
Hamilton also had praise for the track in Greater Noida, claiming it is set up to produce more exciting races than most modern circuits.
He added: "Most modern tracks have a very similar feel – you find that the same driving style and rhythm suits them all. But the Buddh International Circuit is different: it has more in common with a great track like Spa than it does with any number of the more modern places we visit.
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We are often faced with many questions when going somewhere new for the first time. What's it going to be like? What are the people there like? How should I behave so that they accept me and trust me? What should I do to be successful in this new environment?
Working abroad – is it a good idea?
How many people in the past year told you about their adventures abroad? How many of your friends have ever been working abroad? How many of them had good experiences?
Native English speakers in the international environment
Learning a foreign language as an adult is not impossible. But, honestly, were you never jealous of those bilingual three year olds juggling two (or maybe more!) languages when speaking to different people? Oh how I'd love to be able to do that without the pain of going through the grammar books and vocabulary lessons!
Add this to your to-do list before moving abroad
Many of us when moving homes focus deeply on the logistics, packing, shipping, closing contracts for the internet or other utilities. And that is true not only during an international move. But so many of us forget to look after our mental well-being during this time.
Introvert expat challenges (and tips for leaders on how to address those)
Introversion is not a disease. But those who are introverted know that being that way can pose some challenges in today's world. There is a tendency to reward primarily extrovert behaviours, such as the ability to quickly build rapport with multiple colleagues during a networking event, express your emotions openly or socialise in a work […]
Misconceptions about being an introvert
It seems like these days extroverts rule the world – would you agree? Everyone seems to attend 50 networking events per year, make speeches at TedTalks, record YouTube videos or run their own companies…
Holidays in Spain – #ExpatAugustMotivation month outcome
The time has come to sum up the goals I set for my holidays in Spain. The plan continues, as I will be in Spain again later this year, but I feel like I really tried and made the effort to be in line with what I wanted to achieve. I'd love to share the […]
How to know what to learn when visiting a country for the first time?
For many of us the thought of going somewhere new on a short notice might be quite daunting. There are so many things to plan, things to learn and figure out before going abroad for that one project. On top of all the logistics there's usually also thinking about the business etiquette of the place […]
How to adapt your presentation across cultures?
Have you ever really thought about the ways in which you describe yourself and your work? Have you ever thought about how you can adapt your presentation to get better results?
#ExpatAugustMotivation – Month of reflecting and planning
This August was all about reflecting and structuring how you think about planning your life abroad. Whether you are only planning your first abroad adventure or have lived abroad for a while now, the below steps can be helpful. If not now, then in a couple of months when you find yourself at a crossroads!


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Welcome to the Hellverse!Undertale Wiki
This wiki is the consolidation of the works of UnderHell Sans & SHADIKAL15's collective Undertale AU fanfiction, which take place within the same multiverse as confirmed by both of them
It was never that simple
The Undertale multiverse has been growing for decades, from the first AU, AlphaTale, to more modern AU's such as UnderHell, There are a thousand ways to tell this tale, and a million tales to tell
With the rise of beings apposing each other in ever growing conflicts, one has to wonder, how the hell did this start?
Wiki Info
This wiki is made to replace the AlphaTale wiki and the Underhell wiki and is supported by both creators,.
And special thanks to my friends, SHADIKAL15 and Underhell Sans for letting this project come to fruition.
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1.Start by removing the feather remains, if any. Usually, they are perfectly clean, but just in case, check if there are any feathers left.
2.Next, load a syringe with the cognac. When injecting it into the poularde, do so by focusing a bit more on the breasts, since it is normally the driest part.
3.Once the poularde has been injected, add salt and pepper inside and outside.
4.Preheat the oven at 150º for 15 minutes. Once ready, add a jet of extra virgin olive oil, half of the white wine, a glass of water, the garlic cloves and the poularde. Although it might seem too much liquid, this way there will be enough humidity inside the oven so as to prevent the poularde from drying. If you like the flavour, you can also add a few laurel leaves.
5.Let it roast for about 2 hours at 180º while pouring the remaining wine every 30 minutes to ensure it is juicy and the skin does not burn.
6.Once everything is ready, turn off the oven and leave the poularde inside. Pour the broth into a sauceboat.
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Brexit seems to have a major impact on the number of people arriving in the UK with official figures showing that net migration from European Union countries fell in the last year.
The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that fewer EU citizens are coming to the UK, down by 75,000, however, overall there are still more EU citizens coming to the UK than leaving.
The number of EU citizens coming to the UK for work related has fallen, in particular those coming to the UK looking for work, down by 58,000.
The data also shows that non-EU net migration increased by 40,000, up to a level last seen in 2016 with a significant growth in people coming from Asia, a rise of 21,000.
Overall, net migration was at a similar level to early 2014 with 244,000 more people coming to the UK than leaving, so still adding to the UK population. This followed record levels of net migration during 2015 and early 2016.
'EU net migration has fallen as fewer EU citizens are arriving, especially those coming to look for work in the UK, and the number leaving has risen. It has now returned to the level seen in 2012,' said Nicola White, ONS head of international migration statistics,
'The figures also show that non-EU net migration is now larger than EU net migration, mainly due to the large decrease in EU net migration over the last year. However, migration of both non-EU and EU citizens are still adding to the UK population,' she pointed out.
'Brexit could well be a factor in people's decision to move to or from the UK, but people's decision to migrate is complicated and can be influenced by lots of different reasons,' she added.
Citizens from the EU15 and EU2 groups have driven the fall in EU net migration in the latest period, with the number of each group leaving the UK increasing and now at the highest levels recorded. There were also fewer EU15 and EU2 citizens arriving in the UK, down 24,000 and 18,000 respectively and the number of EU citizens arriving with a definite job saw a small decrease over the last year.
The latest figures for the year ending December 2017 show the total number of work related visas granted slightly increased to 165,131, a rise of 1%. The majority of these were Skilled (Tier 2) visas at 94,247.
Indian nationals accounted for over half of all skilled work visas granted, whilst 40% of sponsored visa applications were from within the Information Technology sector.
According to Jonathan Portes, a professor of economic and public policy at King's College London, the fall in EU net migration was because the UK has become significantly less attractive for both economic and psychological reasons.


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| 1. What should you expect from me as your CAP President? |
| 2. CAP Nominating Committee Endorsemet for President-Elect | 3. Why I want to be your CAP President-Elect |
| 4. The Need for Strategic Alliances |
| 5. Laboratory Directors as Leaders | 6. Be the Future You Want to See |
I will implement a strategy and a plan designed to protect our livelihoods.
- Coordinate and align the activities of all CAP councils, committees and programs.
- Strengthen alliances with professional societies and healthcare organizations that are poised to advance our agenda.
- Increase the membership in the CAP.
- Increase member participation in PathPAC, PathNet and the CAP Foundation.
- Hardwire CAP House of Delegates to State Pathology Societies.
What should you expect from me as your CAP President?
- Accountability to you, the Fellows of the CAP.
- Leadership--directing the CAP to meet the needs of its members.
- Candor and consistently transparent communication.
What will I expect from you? To hold me accountable for what I say and what I do.
CAP Nominating Committee Endorsement for President-Elect
I am honored and humbled to be awarded the College of American Pathologists Nominating Committee endorsement for the office of CAP President-Elect. The Nominating Committee interviews and evaluates all candidates and recommends one to the CAP President that, in their opinion, best meets the needs of the organization.
The nomination and a full list of candidates for this summer's election, which runs from July 23 to Aug. 22, is available here.
I want to be your CAP President-Elect. I believe I can make a difference.
I want to be your CAP President-Elect because protecting our livelihoods is my passion. Here is my plan.
- Maximize our efficiency. Harness the activities of the CAP's Councils and Committees to work as a single unit rather than as individual silos.
- Expand our sphere of influence. Forge alliances with pathology and non-pathology organizations that can advance our agenda.
- Intensify our political clout. Increase membership and participation in PathPAC and PathNet.
- Fortify our base. Hardwire the House of Delegates and its supportive network into each and every State Pathology Society.
I am confident in this plan. I have made it work before.
- Maximize our efficiency. To advance the Mission of the House of Delegates, I expanded the activities of Steering Committee liaisons to work as a single unit. Now for the first time, the "voice of the membership" is woven into the fabric of the CAP.
- Expand our sphere of influence. To increase influence of Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), my blueprint increased membership of the MSMS to over 15,000 members. I used the same blueprint to increase filled seats in the CAP House of Delegates. As a result, the Board of Governors now allies its efforts with the House of Delegates. For the first time, CAP products and services will be crafted with the guidance of your House of Delegates.
- Intensify our political clout. To maxmize our political influence, I leveraged gains in MSMS and the CAP House of Delegates membership to secure the attention of Michigan Senators and Congressmen. As a result, our Michigan legislators supported CAP efforts for LCD legislation and PAMA reform.
- Fortify our base. To build a stronger network, I linked the House of Delegates to the State Pathology Societies. State Pathology Society Presidents are now full ex officio members of the House and bring the voices of their societies directly to CAP leadership.
As your President, I am accountable to you. How will you measure my success? On member surveys, CAP Fellows will indicate that the state of their livelihoods and stature in their medical communities are at levels higher than they have ever been.
As always, I welcome your comments and insights.
Thank you.
Jim Richard
The Need for Strategic Alliances
I believe we all share a common vision for the CAP. We want the CAP's actions and activities to promote our stature and secure our livelihoods in our medical communities. To realize this vision, the CAP has been aggressively promoting to the American public the value that we bring to them. Yet, touting our value to stakeholders may not be enough. We need to add another layer. We need our stakeholders—our patients, clinician colleagues, administrative employers—to articulate the value that pathologists bring to them. One way in which I, as your President-Elect, plan to achieve this is by forging strategic alliances with organizations whose agendas synergize with our own-organizations that will gain from helping us realize our vision."
Laboratory Directors as Leaders
The other day, I received in the mail a book titled "Growing Physician Leaders" by Mark Hertling. It came as surprise because I had not ordered it. It was sent to me by a pathologist and friend who is a leader herself. The book came with a personal note. In the note, she states, and I know firmly believes, "As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, it is vitally important that pathologists be strong leaders in Medicine."
Early in the book, the author quotes the Army leadership manual (Army Doctrine Leadership Manual or ADRP 6-22) about the ideal leader. I linked what the Army expects of their leaders to precisely what is exemplified by a good Laboratory Director.
"An ideal leader has a strong intellect, a physical presence, a continuously developing professional competence, a refined moral character, and he or she must realize they are always serving as an example to others. A leader must be willing to act decisively, exhibit courage and candor when required, and do all of this in the best interest of the organization. Leaders have the primary requirement to build trust and confidence, because the leader can then use that trust to get things done. If the leader does all of these things, he or she will successfully care for his or her soldiers, build strong teams, and accomplish any task, no matter how difficult."
The laboratory and pathology are vital components to all patients' care. When the pathologist is a strong leader in their organization, be it the Laboratory Director or a staff pathologist doing a great job, then the non-pathologist leadership within healthcare will take notice. Why? Because their pathologist, " will successfully care for his or her soldiers, build strong teams, and accomplish any task, no matter how difficult." Nothing speaks louder to leaders than the ability to get things done, no matter how difficult.
The book is a great read.
Be the future you want to see
I overheard a well respected business man mention to a younger colleague at the gym, "then you need to be the future you want to see". I thought, "Wow. What a great mantra for pathologists today." So how could this pan out?
What would it be like if patients came to pathologists with their questions on health and testing and the pathologist could make a difference in the patient's life? Now magnify that with both social media and broadcast media. How cool would that be? Well just look to pioneers in our field already and see their positive attitude and how they are making a difference. You need look no further than Michael Misialek, Jerad Gardner and Sara Jiang. "Be the future you want to see"
What would it be like if pathologists assisted clinicians and patients with very complex testing for complex disorders and become a part of the diagnostic team. Wouldn't it be great to have collegial complex medical discussions regarding patient care and a pathway for both diagnosis and therapy. You need look no further than Mike Laposata who continues to encourage others to take a chance, make a leap and delve into this promising opportunity. "Be the future you want to see."
I could go on, but more importantly, there are thousands of similar episodes and stories going on around the country of pathologists making a difference. These individuals are forming the practice of pathology and dispelling the myth of the hermit pathologist who works in a closet and generates reports without the benefit of patient or colleague interaction. I challenge all of you to "be the future you want to see". Just as the quote credited to Abraham Lincoln, "the best way to predict the future is to create it."


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Overcoming Overload
Do you live in the overloaded world?
If you do the results are revealed in some very comm
on symptoms. Take a moment, examine the list below, and note the symptoms that cause you the greatest concern.
- Chronically talking about being very busy
- Compromised social and family life
- Difficulty finding the information you need
- Fear of saying "No" and "I do not know."
- Feeling guilty over being behind
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Forgetfulness, hard to recall details
- Giving time and attention to low priority matters
- Ill health and recurring low-grade infections
- Inability to make decisions, procrastination
- Irritability and feeling "edgy"
- Resentment of voice mail, e-mail, interruptions, and meetings
- Sleep deprivation or low quality sleep leading to low energy
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I was unexpectedly approached about a job. Let me clarify that I'm not interested in another job. I am happy with my current job. I am not in a hurry to look elsewhere. I finally feel comfortable. This other offer was out of the blue and instantly I felt guilty and nervous for even reading the e-mail and eventually agreeing to meet over coffee to see if it sounded like something I would be open to interview for. Now I don't know if this is going to amount to anything. I don't know if this is a God thing. I don't know what the outcome might be. I do however know that God will see my through no matter what the situation is.
An excerpt from Proverbs 3 MSG:
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don't try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he's the one who will keep you on track.
Don't assume that you know it all.
Psalm 32:8 NLT:
The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
An excerpt from Isaiah 58 MSG:
Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness,
your shadowed lives will be bathed in sunlight.
I will always show you where to go.
I'll give you a full life in the emptiest of places—
firm muscles, strong bones.
In other words I don't need to worry. Even though I didn't ask for this potential opportunity I am not in this alone. I don't have to accept it or reject it. I just need to ask for God's guidance and remember that He has already gone before me. I need not fear.
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Typology Project: The Pub
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Typology: The Pub
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Designers: Dress for the Weather
Dress for the Weather's exhibition showcased their research to date on the architecture and design of the public house. The exhibition, hosted by WASPS at South Block, brought together drawings, graphics and text focusing on the historic and contemporary design features of the pub typology in Scotland and specifically Glasgow.
The evolution of the design aspects of this typology are a response to wider cultural, social and political contexts. The exhibition charted the importance of these factors on the look of the pubs themselves but also how the pubs introduced new architectural styles and languages to the wider city. Using existing Glaswegian bars as case studies, the exhibition documented the evolution of over a hundred years of pub design.
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Around this time last year, I was struck with a disturbing realization: for the previous decade, I had spent most of my waking hours staring at my phone. That's over 20% of my life and, far worse, 100% of my children's lives. Somehow I had convinced myself that it kept me connected and informed me in 'real time'. But the truth is, it was disconnecting me; from my family, from my friends, from my place in the real world. And, I was setting a horrible example for my kids (Orion, age 9, and GG, age 7 at the time).
That night, when I got home from work, I turned off my phone and began a self-imposed digital detox. The effects were immediate. I felt better. I felt connected. I felt alive. I felt so good that I was compelled to inspire others to turn off their devices and, hopefully, start a movement. Something that gets people out in the world living and connecting instead of staring into their phones, like I had been doing.
This idea needed a name; something to shout out loud. I liked the sound of 'Log Off', but wanted it to be a little bit abstract, more intriguing and hopefully memorable. 'Laug Auf' popped into my mind. In a stroke of synchronicity, "laug", in Estonian, means "eyelids" and "auf", in German, means "open". Mash them together and it becomes "Eyes Open".
Laug Auf reminds my family to manage our 'device time', inspiring us to limit our digital distractions and be present with one another. Hopefully, Laug Auf resonates with you, too. If it does, please tell a friend. Because together, one by one, with our eyes truly open, we can spread this message and, who knows, maybe even change the world.
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Debate Digest: Teacher-student friendships on Facebook, Law school, Balanced budget amendment, US debt ceiling deal.
Argument: Nuclear deterrence is less relevant today; test ban does little damage
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Supporting quotations
"Kissinger, Shultz, Perry & Nunn call for A World Free of Nuclear Weapons". The Wall Street Journal. January 4, 2007: "With nuclear weapons more widely available, deterrence is decreasingly effective and increasingly hazardous."
Mikhail Gorbachev wrote in January 2007: "It is becoming clearer that nuclear weapons are no longer a means of achieving security; in fact, with every passing year they make our security more precarious."[1]


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The characterization of seafood mislabeling: A global meta-analysis
With the advent of DNA forensics, research on seafood fraud has increased drastically. The documentation of mislabeling has raised concern over the identity, value, and safety of seafood. However, the general characterization of mislabeling is limited. We conduct a Bayesian meta-analysis to estimate global mislabeling rates and their uncertainty across several factors. While the effort to document mislabeling is impressive, it is highly skewed toward certain taxa and geographies. For most products, including all invertebrates, there is insufficient data to produce useful estimates. For others, the uncertainty of estimates has been underappreciated. Mislabeling is commonly characterized by study-level means. Doing so often overestimates mislabeling, masks important product information, and is of limited utility—particularly given that studies often lack adequate sampling designs for parameter estimation. At the global level, overall mislabeling rates do not differ statistically across supply chain locations, product forms, or countries. Product-level estimates are the most informative. The majority of products, for which there is sufficient data, have mislabeling estimates lower than commonly reported. The most credible average mislabeling rate at the product-level is 8% (95% HDI: 4–14%). Importantly, some products have high estimates, which should be priorities for research and interventions. Estimates must be combined with other data in order to understand the extent and potential consequences of mislabeling, which is likely to vary drastically by product. Our meta-analysis, which can be updated with new data, provides a foundation for prioritizing research to inform programs and policies to reduce seafood fraud.


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Milo Yiannopoulos wed his longtime boyfriend at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii on Sunday, Newsweek reports.
Yiannopoulos, 32, posted a series of photos from the ceremony and reception but noticeably his partner's face can't be seen. The man has only been identified as "John" from a seating place card posted by Yiannopoulos.
The former Breitbart editor also included screenshots of media stories announcing his marriage. He captioned one photo, "worst white supremacist ever."
In another post, he called transgender people mentally ill for "not recognizing Gucci."
"Funny old world where I can't even catch a dick yet Milo Yiannopoulos can get married without even growing out those ghastly frosted tips," one person tweeted. Yiannopoulos responded by writing, "the fact that trannies can't recognize and don't appreciate Gucci just proves they are mentally ill."
I congratulate him on marrying his John – I hope this means they can afford to move out of his parents home now.
He's gross


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DEDICATION and determination have proved a winning formula for female footballers at Middlesbrough.
With maximum girl power, the formidable females have gained a reputation that spans the country and have completed their most successful campaign yet.
Last season the Under-14s, managed by Tom Burke, battled stiff competition to win the North Riding League and were runners up in the cup.
They also won a tournament in Filey and another in Blackpool, where they became the first team to win for the third year running before winning further competitions in Barnard Castle and Stockton.
"They are a great bunch of girls," Tom told Grassroots.
"They're dedicated, come to training every week, and they play fair.
"It's easy to motivate them but to be honest they motivate themselves because they all want to win - they are excellent to work with."
Unbeaten all season, the only points the talented youngsters dropped were in a thrilling 4-4 draw against rivals Lumley.
The two Under-14s teams also entered the Filey Cup and both were triumphant with one team hailed the winners and the other the runners up.
Star striker Sarah Thompson scored in every game.
And, their superb efforts were rewarded when the team was picked up in a stretch limo and taken to the club's presentation night to receive their recognition.
The Under-10s also failed to disappoint, doing the double by winning both the Durham County FA League and League Cup.
And more good news was to follow when the Under-12s were crowned champions of the Durham County FA League and the MFC in the Community Monday Night League.
Tom said: "Every single player is dedicated, they have excellent attitudes and they are always wanting to improve.
"They are also very supportive towards each other and are always encouraging their team mates."
Playing in the traditional red strip at Eston Academy, the girls have the advantage of close ties with Boro, and many players who have come through the club have been scouted and offered scholarships in America.
Talented girls often find themselves progressing into Middlesbrough Ladies, recognised as being one of the leading clubs in the North-east.
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When Good Writing Goes Bad
What if F. Scott Fitzgerald had called The Great Gatsby something else? (He briefly considered the title Trimalchio in West Egg, but thankfully rejected it.) What if The Wolf of Wall Street chronicled the rise and fall of an actual wolf? What if A Tale of Two Cities began with the iconic line, "It was a so-so time?" These are the questions that keep Paul Laudiero up at night.
Laudiero, the mastermind behind the Tumbr-turned-book Sh*t Rough Drafts, has made a career out of hilariously re-imagining the thought process behind the greatest works of the Western canon. His "rough drafts," which earned him a publishing deal with Chronicle Books during their first Great Tumblr Book Search, are notable for their mix of irreverence and sympathy: he's simultaneously poking fun at the art we hold most dear, while commiserating with the authors' plights. After all, it's not easy coming up with a title for your novel, even if it's just an article, an adjective, and an iconic last name.
BUSTLE: You do a lot of comedy and improv. What's your background as a writer?
PAUL LAUDIERO: I was an English/Creative Writing major at George Mason University, and performed a lot of improv in DC. That's where I got my start — the way to get funny is to hang out with funny people.
I write every day. Back in college, I was in different workshops, English classes, writing 2-3 hours a day. It was all shit, but that's what got me thinking about the Sh*t Rough Drafts Tumblr. I was so frustrated with all my work because it was horrible, and I thought, "I bet the same thing happened to famous writers." You know, writing a lot of horrible shit, all day. It's still just like that.
Would you say improv is helpful for a writer?
Absolutely. It teaches you to brainstorm new ideas, think on your feet, come up with stuff you never would have thought of before. I do long-form improv, and with longform, you create the entire scene based off one word. It really helps you find your voice.
How did you begin Sh*t Rough Drafts?
I started Sh*t Rough Drafts because I thought the idea was funny, and someone who worked for Tumblr found it and told me I should submit to the book search. I actually got an agent at the same time and she said it was a great move, since Chronicle is a good publisher. She was going to pitch the idea to Chronicle anyway.
Did you have a big following on your Tumblr before you got the book deal?
I had a couple thousand. I got covered by Huffington Post and Mashable right away — I was super lucky, I don't know how they found me. I was sorta posting anonymously. I think I had around 10,000 followers on Tumblr when I got the book deal. I'm almost at 70,000 now.
Here's a meta-question: How many drafts does it take for you to come up with an official Sh*t Rough Draft? Are the first drafts of an official "Sh*t Rough Draft" bad, or are you literally publishing rough drafts?
Yes, my first drafts are usually horrible. It takes a lot of time, a lot of different drafts, to come up with these perfected "rough drafts." A lot of the humor is the lowest, like fart jokes, and even those will take me an embarrassing amount of time. They're my dumb, shitty children. Shitty, shitty children. That's what I treat my drafts like.
I do try to think, "What would the author have gone through to come up with this?" For example, I can totally see F. Scott Fitzgerald freaking out over the title of The Great Gatsby. It's such a simple, stupid title. I try to think, "If I was writing this novel, what would be the most difficult part for me?" Sorry, that sounds so pretentious.
What's your favorite Rough Draft?
Oh man. Maybe the Jurassic Park one, the second or third one I did. I didn't know the formula for a good Sh*t Rough Draft yet, but it's still one of my favorites.
Or the Harry Potter one where Harry is sad that Sirius isn't a black guy, because he's never met a black guy. People were freaking out, like, "Uh, Harry has met a black guy." I was like, "Guys, it's a draft."
You poke a lot of fun at classic literature. Do you enjoy reading it?
I've read all the books that I've written about, and I love all of them. My mom was very strict; I had to read a lot growing up. I've always been a book nerd. But I try to poke fun of books in the most non-pretentious way possible. I don't make inside, ballpark jokes ever. The rough draft has to be funny whether or not you've read the book. I feel bad when I don't get "literary jokes."
Is it harder to write funny-bad than serious-good?
I think all writing, if you do it well, is supposed to be hard. Drama would be even harder for me, but comedy is still such a difficult process that takes me hours. Even when comedy comes naturally to people, they still have to work at it, perfect it. I'm sort of trying to show that with Sh*t Rough Drafts. Writing is always going to be difficult no matter what.
It seems like part of the reason your drafts are so funny is because they sort of desecrate what we consider canonical — classic books, Oscar-winning movies.
Yeah, people take a lot of stuff really seriously. I've met people who talked about "Sherlock" for hours. I mean, I love "Sherlock." But people WORSHIP these shows, books, and movies. I love them just as much — but in the end it's just a movie, it's just a book. It's entertainment. When people take it so seriously that they get angry – those are the people I want to read SRD.
One of the funniest parts of your drafts is this nameless editor who just reacts by writing things like, "NOPE."
Everyone's dealt with getting notes back. Everyone can connect with the red pen of death. I had the idea of this editor sitting in his office, with manuscripts scattered all over, reading the draft and being like, "WHAT THE HELL IS HE SAYING? WHAT?!" That's why a lot of the comments are just like "Really?" or "Are you kidding me?" The poor editor has read thousands of pages and sees something ridiculous and he's like, "WHY, GOD, WHY?"
Do you have a Moby Dick of a rough draft? You know, something you've always wanted to parody but have never been able to because it's just so good?
I've been wanting to do Lolita for a long time. Every time I try, it's sort of just joking about pedophilia, and I don't want to do that. I did one draft where the title page just said "Lolita, by Vladmir Nabokov," and the editor just writes, "Vlad, we need to talk ASAP, WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?" Nabokov actually went through that — Russian editors wouldn't publish him, so he had to take the book to France. That was the only draft I ever took down from the site, because I just didn't want to make fun of that. But I keep trying.
Pre-order Sh*t Rough Drafts, out April 15, if your heart desires.
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Seniors win second straight Powderpuff game
Class of 2019 keeps undefeated streak
The sharp whistle blasted three times, signaling the end of the game; the senior girls rushed the field. The Powderpuff game ended with a final score of 8-0, marking the second year in a row that the Class of 2019 won the annual match-up. Significant plays were made by seniors JaneAnne Tvedt and Kiley Mabus, as well as junior Maggie Campion.
Powderpuff has been a McLean tradition for years, and has offered friendly competition between grade levels and the opportunity for girls to play flag football for the school.
"We get girls from all different friend groups and cliques out here and then everyone gets together for one goal," senior coach Nick Monroy said. "As the senior class, we only have so much time left together and I think that's huge."
Practices began about two weeks before the game to prepare. Football players for school reversed their usual role in football by stepping onto the sidelines to become the coaches of each team. Coaches had the freedom to draft plays and strategies for the game, teaching and running them during practices.
"We knew that they had some big girls on the team, so we were thinking try with a little bit of trickery, some hand-off-to-hand-off plays, really try to keep them guessing, and that worked out. We had a really great drive where we scored," Monroy said. "For defense, it was just [to] shut them down, make sure they don't get the ball, and rush to the whoever had the ball. [We wanted to] make sure all 11 girls are rushing towards them, that was our big plan and I think it worked."
The girls are serious about this competition, with juniors aiming to defeat the previously undefeated senior team. The Class of 2019 beat the senior class last year; the team entered the game looking to defend their title and keep a perfect record.
"I really just wanted to defend the title that we got last year and also just get some more experience in football and learn about the game," senior Abby Dimmick said.
This year of the Powderpuff game may be its last—after the reboot of the boys' dance team last year, only to be cancelled this year, discussions have arisen over the possibility of cancelling the Powderpuff game as well. The concern is that both teams are exclusive to the opposite gender, creating a negative atmosphere for those who may not be allowed to join.
"I find it unfair, this has just been a tradition for so long," junior Kayla Eksteen said. "There are other clubs that are just for girls, and the fact that this is being penalized for being just for girls is just offensive. If guys want to play football, they can play football for the school."
The senior girls also expressed frustrations toward the possible cancellation.
"Putting guys and girls on the same team will just make the girls not want to play," senior Kiley Dunn said.
Regardless of the future of the game, Powderpuff had a large turnout of fans to support each team. Both coaches and players of the senior team are satisfied to end high school with a 2-0 record.
"It's a pleasure to be able to coach back-to-back champions, I hope it's something that these girls will remember for a while and that it's something that is unbeaten for a while," Monroy said.


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Man fatally shot outside NE Side apartment identified
The 18-year-old man who was found fatally shot outside his Northeast Side apartment complex has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office.
Jai-viair Turner was shot and killed around 1 p.m. at the Bellevue at Windcrest apartments in the 5300 block of Gawain Drive.
RELATED: Man fatally shot outside of Northeast Side apartment
Authorities found Turner lying under a staircase with a gunshot wound to his torso. Paramedics took him to Brooke Army Medical Center, were he later died, officials said.
Police said the suspect and victim knew each other. The search for the gunman is ongoing.
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Remove Mugantiwar as minister, Maneka writes to Maharashtra CM
New Delhi: Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urging him to remove Forests and Environment Minister Sudhir Mugantiwar from the position.
"I request you to fix the responsibility for the illegal killing of the tigress and consider removing Mugantiwar from the responsibility of the Ministry of Environment and Forest in the state government. I have personally known you an animal welfare person and I am sure you will consider my request," Maneka wrote in the letter.
The minister also stated that she had been in talks with Mugantiwar for the past two months and had repeatedly requested him to ensure that the tigeress was tranquilized and quarantined.
"But for some inexplicable reasons, Mugantiwar has been repeatedly calling Shafat Ali Khan to kill the animals in Maharashtra. As ministers, we need to exhibit the highest standard of sensitivity to the constituencies that we serve," she added.
Avni was a five-year-old tigress identified as T1 who had caused widespread fear in Maharashtra's Vidarbha forests. She was shot dead early on Saturday near Borati village in Yavatmal district.
Maneka earlier had hit out at the minister on Sunday saying that it is a "straight case of crime" and said that Mugantiwar had earlier directed killing a dozen of leopards and 300 wild boars.
"I am shocked that such a person is continuing to hold a ministerial position. Every time he has used the Hyderabad shooter, Shafat Ali Khan, and this time his son has also appeared on the scene to kill the tigress. His son was not authorized to kill. This is patently illegal," she added.
Avni died after three months of a massive hunt undertaken with the help of trap cameras, drones, trained sniffer dogs along with a team of forest department officials and spotters.
As per Supreme Court directives, forest department officials are required to first tranquilize and trap such an animal, but in Saturday's operation, Avni allegedly attacked the stalking team which shot her.


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Buffaloes travel on trucks, palanquins
The animal got a royal treatment while being shifted to a wildlife santuary in Assam.india Updated: Jan 12, 2007 16:57 IST
They may be animals but they got royal treatment as they travelled more than 300 km to their new home -- a wildlife sanctuary in Assam.
The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) shifted two buffalo calves, an endangered animal, from the Kaziranga National Park in Golaghat district to deep inside the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in Tinsukia district.
Wild buffaloes are under threat in India due to genetic contamination by hybridization with domestic buffaloes. The entire exercise of moving them from one place to another took two days, with the animals travelling in two trucks, two boats and two palanquins to reach their destination.
"We have translocated many animals including rhinos and elephants, but this was the most complicated exercise," said veterinarian Anjan Talukdar.
The calves, named B1 and B2, were raised at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) adjacent to the Kaziranga National Park.
B1, a male, came to CWRC as a five-day old calf Aug 8, 2002. It had been orphaned after being swept away in the floods. B2, also a male, was brought in Nov 19, 2003 after being found abandoned in the forest.
B1, which weighs a ton, and B2, which is about 700 kg, were sedated around 5 p.m. Dec 25 and loaded on to separate mini trucks.
"We lined the sides with banana trunks and put a mixture of mud and straw on the floor, to protect them from injuries," said Rathin Burman, manager of WTI's Wild Rescue division and in charge of the operation.
"It was important that their journey, which was pretty long, was comfortable and peaceful. We decided to transport them at night when the traffic was sparse," he said.
After loading them and waiting to check if the animals were stable, the trucks moved around 7.30 p.m. on their 310-km journey.
However, just two hours later, Talukdar found to his horror that the calves were waking up.
"This was certainly not on the script and we had to give them additional sedation so that they did not wake up disoriented and injure themselves," Burman said in a statement.
Suitably fortified, the caravan moved at a slow pace to reach the Saikhowa range Dec 26 morning.
"From here the calves were loaded on to a boat at a makeshift jetty made for them. But before that they had to be put into boxes, which was quite a difficult task," Talukdar said. The boat journey lasted about 45 minutes.
"And from here they went like medieval princesses in palanquins carried by 30 people each through a three-kilometer slushy and muddy path that took over three hours to cover," Burman said.
By 2 p.m. they had arrived at the special enclosure created for them on a river island in Kalia camp of Saikhowa range. It had been prepared more than a month in advance and had a lush cover of grass.
There is an anti-poaching camp there as well with a watch tower for a round the clock vigil. The WTI project team has also set up a field station here and would also stay on the island.
"After the reversal drugs were administered, B1 was the first to show signs of waking up and trying to stand up. B2 was still very drowsy around 4.30 p.m. But by late evening both had revived and started grazing hungrily, which was a very happy sign and showed that they had completely recovered and were beginning to accept the new environment," said Prabal Sarkar, WTI's senior field officer and in charge of the re-introduction project.
"The buffaloes will remain in their enclosure for at least two years, to get habituated to their new surroundings before their ultimate release into the wild," he added.