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You have come to the right place if you are a publisher of any size; authors, self-publishers, multiple title, small, book, magazine, e-zine, newspaper, trade, directory, music, greeting cards & calendar, electronic (Internet), print-on-demand, e-book or books on CD seeking "media perils liability" insurance, sometimes known as publishers errors and omissions protection.
Book Publishers, with existing and planned titles, our unrivaled media perils publishers liability policy is the competitively priced answer. Please complete and electronically return our application (click on this light blue link) along with a copy of your standard publisher/author agreement, and we'll provide you with a media perils liability insurance proposal. Oh yes, if we cannot see your book catalogue at your website, please send us a copy in (pdf) formate.
You have everything to gain! Our proposal will either make you feel content with the insurance that you have or it will hopefully prompt you to consider our policy and excellent services.
All other publishers. Magazine, newspaper, internet or on-line, trade, directory, music, greeting cards and calendar, electronic (Internet), print-on-demand, CD ROM publishers please e-mail or call us at 925-462-8400 for the appropriate application if you do not find it having clicked on the applications link (on the top left). You'll not be disappointed!
Who are we and what to expect! Our expertise in Intellectual Property Insurance is unparalleled by any insurance specialist, large or small, national, regional or local, quite plainly because; it's all that we do and have done for years; the graduate school of experience!
We are authorities in media insurance and we understand the language; "vetting," returns, imprints, ISBNs, publisher/author agreements, fair use, public domain and the like. Any insurance generalist simply cannot match our knowledge of this significant piece of your insurance protection.
Most importantly, look forward to kind, understanding, respectful and professional treatment; the way you would like to be treated. Expect prompt, expert help and service. No greetings that annoyingly offer 14 options none of which apply to you or your question. Instead reach me, Mike Mansel, Certified Insurance Counselor at 925-462-8400 or 888-347-2648. Or if you prefer and e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com will achieve similar positive results.
What is media perils liability insurance and why is it needed?
What is media perils liability insurance? Media perils or publishers liability insurance provides you with protection for the traditional claims like infringement of copyright, trademark, title, slogan or other misappropriation, libel, invasion of privacy or publicity, plagiarism, defamation including emotional distress, infringement of the right of privacy or publicity, outrage, and misappropriation of property rights, personal injury and contextual errors and omissions and much, much more. Coverage can be extended to provide claims that seek to impose liability of the author or publisher for physical injuries or economic loss allegedly caused by some flaw or negligent publication in the ideas or expressions contained in published material.
Why media perils liability is insurance needed? Anyone who collects and shares information, or simply put "publishes" faces claims and the attendant, often staggering legal costs arising out of the gathering and communication of the information. The variety and number of claims and the size of settlements and verdicts against media organizations constantly increases; particularly because of on-line publishing.
Although First Amendment rights provide a first line of defense, the cost of lawyers (a lawyer specializing in Intellectual Property law is worth as much or more than $432 per billable hour), your time and effort and the potential of a settlement, for which there is typically no line item in your budget, makes the prospect of transferring the risk of such an event to an insurance company extremely worthwhile; hence media perils liability insurance providing insurance protection for negligent publishing or authoring.
What features does the policy have? We offer a comprehensive or "all risk" perils, "occurrence form" policy, (not the dreaded "claims-made" version) and legal defense costs or attorney's fees are included. Limits of media perils liability are available from $500,000, $1,000,000 all the way up into the multiple millions of dollars. Punitive or exemplary damages are covered where insurable by law, and the policy territory is "universal," not just worldwide.
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This is the time of year when "Best Of" lists are everywhere. Although we at Kidsreads.com don't have a "Best Of" list of our own, we've compiled a number of them for you here. See which of your top picks appear on these lists and which titles you feel should've been included but weren't. Perhaps you'll even find some books to add to your reading list as we head into the new year!
Our March roundup includes THE GREEN FAIRY BOOK edited by Andrew Lang, a beautiful rendition of classic tales like "The Story of the Three Bears" and "The Three Little Pigs"; SPECIAL DELIVERY by Philip C. Stead and illustrated by Matthew Cordell, abouta girl on her way to deliver an elephant to her Great-Aunt Josephine; and MY PEN by Christopher Myers uses rich black-and-white illustrations to bring a sketchbook to life.
In March's Cool and New roundup, we have THE PENDERWICKS IN SPRING by Jeanne Birdsall, the last book in The Penderwicks series; THE IMAGINARY by A.F. Harrold and illustrated by Emily Gravett, the story of Amanda and her imaginary friend, Rudger; and BLUE BIRDS by Caroline Starr Rose, a tender story of friendship and the meaning of family on the historic island of Roanoke.
In paperback this month we have A WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeline L'Engle and illustrated by Hope Larson, the new graphic novel version of the classic science fiction story; THE STRANGE CASE OF ORIGAMI YODA by Tom Angleberger, the first case file in the blockbuster bestselling Origami Yoda series; and THE FINISHER by David Baldacci, about a town called Wormwood where nobody is allowed to leave.
Lost and alone a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo.
Peter Stone's parents and siblings are extroverts --- and the louder they get, the less Peter talks, or even moves. When his family moves, though, Peter finds a tranquil valley where he can, at last, hear himself think. There, he meets Annie Blythe. Annie tells Peter she's a "wish girl." But Annie isn't just any wish girl; she's a "Make-A-Wish Girl." And in two weeks she will begin a dangerous treatment to try and stop her cancer from spreading. But the treatment may cause serious damage to her brain. Annie and Peter hatch a plan to escape into the valley, which they begin to think is magical. But the pair soon discovers that the valley --- and life --- may have other plans for them.
When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar and is filled with a magic once reserved for the Gods --- magic some Romans would kill for. In a quest to stop the rebellion, save Rome, and secure his own freedom, Nic must harness the magic within himself and defeat the empire's most powerful and savage leaders.
Ursula is a young she-bear who has come to work as a governess at the Vaughn estate. Although she is eager to instruct her young charge, Teddy, she is also frightened, especially when inexplicable things happen in the huge house after dark. Ursula is sure she has heard footsteps in the hallways at night, and that something is following her during her walks in the Enchanted Forest. Then there is Mr. Bentley, a young bear also employed by Mr. Vaughn, whose superior disposition is enough to drive Ursula to tears...and yet why does he also make her heart race? As Ursula works to unravel the mysteries of the Vaughn manor, she will have to be very, very careful. After all, true love, justice, and a girl with golden locks are at stake. And in the Enchanted Forest, not every fairy tale is destined for a happily ever after.
When Alice Dare finds out that she's being evacuated to Mars to join the youth defence force, she isn't sure what to expect. But it sure wasn't being shot at, chased by invisible aliens, befriending a robot goldfish - and then having to save the galaxy! It is a stellar new adventure sci-fi series, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Artemis Fowl.
Jack Callahan is the star of his baseball team and sixth grade is supposed to be his year. That is, until he up and quits. Jack's best friend can't understand how he could leave a game that means so much. But Jack's brother has passed away, and though everyone thinks baseball is just the thing he needs to move on, Jack feels it's anything but. In comes Cassie Bennett, star softball player, and the only person who seems to think Jack shouldn't play if he doesn't want to. As Jack and Cassie's friendship deepens, their circle expands to include Teddy, a guy who's been picked on because of his weight.
A California girl born and raised, Mai can't wait to spend her vacation at the beach. Instead, though, she has to travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going back to find out what really happened to her husband during the War. Mai's parents think this trip will be a great opportunity for their daughter to learn more about her culture. But to Mai, those are their roots, not her own. To survive her trip, Mai must find a balance between her two completely different worlds.
When Ari's mother died four years ago, she had two final wishes: that Ari and her older brother, Gage, would stay together always, and that Ari would go to Carter, the middle school for gifted students. So when nineteen-year-old Gage decides he can no longer live with their bossy guardian, Janna, Ari knows she has to go with him. But it's been two months, and Gage still hasn't found them an apartment.
Nothing can save Alex Sennefer's life. That's what all the doctors say, but his mother knows it's not true. She knows that the Lost Spells of the Egyptian Book of the Dead can crack open a door to the afterlife and pull her son back from the brink. But when she uses the spells, five evil ancients--the Death Walkers--are also brought back to life.
Pat has always idolized his older brother, Coop. He's even helped Coop dig a tunnel underneath their neighborhood in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Coop is...different. He doesn't talk on the phone, doesn't use email, and doesn't have friends. So it's no surprise to anyone that after a huge fight with their parents, Coop runs away. When Pat receives a package containing a digital voice recorder and a cryptic message from his brother, he follows the clues to New York City, and discovers that Coop has joined a self-sufficient society living beneath the streets. Now it's up to Pat to find his brother --- and bring him home.
When twelve magical superpowers are unleashed on the world, a Chinese-America teenager named Steven will be thrown into the middle of an epic global chase. He'll have to master strange powers, outrun super-powered mercenaries and unlock the mysterious powers of the Zodiac.

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When starting a hobby or project you try to learn as much as you can about it before you jump in so that you have some idea as what to do. Homeschooling is no different. Taking the time to research the best method to homeschool is a good idea to help save time and money. These books will give a foundational start as to why you should homeschool and present ways to homeschool. Unfortunately I did not read these books when I started but fortunately knew how I wanted homeschool by learning from a Christian mothering support group. These books were recommended by another Christian homeschooling FB group who I trust their advice. I hope to read some of these soon and hope you can get wonderful information from them for your homeschooling journey.
Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning by Doug Wilson
Repairing the Ruins by Doug Wilson
Paideia of God by Douglas Wilson
The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Bauer
The Well-Educated Mind by Susan Bauer
The Schools We Need and Why We Don't Have Them by E.D. Hirsch Jr
The New Lifetime Reading Plan by Clifton Fadiman
Teaching the Trivium by Harvey Bluedorn
When You Rise Up by RC Sproul Jr
Go Ye Therefore and Teach All Nations by Dr. Paul Jehle
Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview by Israel Wayne
The Philosophy of the Christian Curriculum by Rousas John Rushdoony
Guide to American Christian Education by James Rose
The Relaxed Homeschool: A Family Production by Mary Hood
For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer McCauley
Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay and Sally Clarkson
A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
The Three R's, One-Volume Edition by Ruth Beechick
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Given Name: Yoenis Cespedes
Born: Campechuela, , Cuba, in 1985
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Primary Position: Left Field
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Taiwan has earned a bad reputation for cruelty toward animals and leniency toward clear animal rights violations. On May 2, 2012, animal rights activists in Taipai proposed an independant agency dedicated to protecting the rights of animals.
Currently, the Council of Agriculture (CoA) handles animal rights protection as well as livestock, foresty and fishing issues. Unfortunately, having the same agency handle livestock and animal protections creates a conflict of interest. A separate agency with enough resources and funds to handle animal rights issues would ensure better treatment for the country's animals.
Please sign the petition to support Taipei animal rights activists in their mission to create an independent agency devoted to animal protection in Taiwan.


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Debi Pfitzenmaier blogs from the front lines of life with two active kids — chronicling their experiences and her reactions. Her husband of 20 years thinks she's a little crazy but continues to support her anyway.
Monthly Archive for December, 2010
A beautiful Christmas walk in Comanche territory
There's something magical about getting in your car and heading out to Comanche Lookout Park. Dreams – not of sugar plums and fairies, but of cowboys and Indians, shrunken heads and war parties. Just the ticket for Christmas Day. And so we headed out. Husband, Twirl, Boy Genius, Sheldon and me. It was such a […]
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They do not believe except that they can see
This is the first year of Christmas without the miracle of Santa. Well, at least without the jolly red elf in a red hat and a eight reindeer sliding down the chimney in the middle of the night to leave gads of gifts under the Christmas tree. It's a little weird, I have to say. […]
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Not my gifted kid
Last week at the science fair, we had a little bit of a meltdown. This resulted in the science teacher asking me if I'd ever had Boy Genius tested. Um…yes. GT? Um…yes. (Didn't you notice his science fair project where he coded a website in three different languages?) Yes, he said. Gifted kids can be […]
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What not to start at bedtime
Cruising around Facebook last night, I came across a post about snowflakes for good. I just couldn't resist. Here's how it works: Head online to the Wish-4-Snow site at 77kids and design your own snowflake. The goal: If 100,000 snowflakes are created on the site, 77kids will make a $25,000 donation to a variety of […]
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iPad Therapy
To read the full New York Times story, click here. I am fascinated by this, on so many levels. Mostly because it was my son who brought it to my attention. There are times when your kids do things that really take you by surprise. This was one of those times. You see, my son […]
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A quick post about science fair
This week, I have two children trying to finish up their science fair projects. All the time, I'm thinking mold on bread. Instead, they both came up with intricate tech-based projects that, frankly, I barely understand. Throughout the process, both kids learned amazing lessons about assumptions, hard work and procrastination. I, on the other hand, […]
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I wanted to recommend Inch by Inch my son's preschool which has a few
openings for the Fall. This is a wonderful place for children to play, learn and
grow. Lisa and Fathima are caring teachers and my son has learn new songs,
about gardens and making friends. There is plenty of space in the backyard to
run and ride bikes, but there is also areas for dramatic play and dress up too.
Feel free to contact me.
Re: Preschool with music/dance focus?
Inch by Inch in Temescal is a beautiful, small school with lots
of music and dance. Lisa and Fathima, the teachers, are
compassionate and attentive. Lisa leads a singing circle every
day (parents can stay one day a week and sing too) and does
plays every season which incorporate dance and storytelling. In
the summers, the school is transformed into a circus camp or an
art camp. Dance & music are definitely part of every day life at
Inch by Inch! Both of my daughters loved the school.
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Re: Preschool for 2 1/2 year old, parent participating
Check out Inch by Inch. It has a parent-child program
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Re: Preschool for twins 2 mornings a week?
Our son attended Inch By Inch Preschool in Temescal. It's
small, offers a part time schedule, and accepts children who
are not potty trained. We had a wonderful experience there.
Any current families from Inch by Inch preschool (not the toddler program) willing to share their experiences -- both positive and negative? I'd love to hear your thoughts about the curriculum, the teachers, and just the overall feel of the place. How well do you feel that the teachers know and understand your child? Do the kids generally seem happy and engaged? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
best things: lisa and fatima are loving caregivers. they compliment each other very well. the class size is small and the children's interests guide the way. the space is comfortable and inviting. the kids' night out parties are fantastic for the kids. lots of extra activities - spanish, capoiera, music. even when my children got older, they loved the place. lisa really knows how to watch out for the younger ones and let the older ones take ''leadership'' roles.
the only negative thing to say is that lisa is an artisty-free-spirited-type person and administrative stuff is not her forte. she has a person who helps now with billing, etc. which is good.
your children will be very fortunate to have inch by inch as their preschool experience. my children are older now and always ask to go back. they say it was their favorite school! jennifer
Hi. I am looking for programs that are similar to what is described in past postings that describe the (now defunct) programs 'Toddler family' and 'Inch by Inch'. Basically, I am looking for programs that are a lot like preschool, but that I can attend with my daughter once or twice a week (not a co-op). I know about 'Montclair Community Center', but that is a bit too far from us. Anything else out there? Thanks! Anne
This is for the person looking for a daycare/pre-school in
Rockridge. My son goes to Inch by Inch at 49th and Broadway,
and I couldn't be happier. There's a part time preschool
program and a mommy and me play group twice a week if your
daughter isn't ready for preschool. They have music,
cooking, and a great outdoor area. I love it there. Call
Lisa Fitch at 510-406-2624.
I heard that Lisa Fitch, who was the former director of Toddler Family in Oakland, has started her own program, which is called ''Inch by Inch'' and is a parent participation program for toddlers and a parent, rich with music and arts and crafts. I'm having trouble locating a phone number for this program, and am wondering if anyone has participated in it, and how they like it.
Lisa Fitch is a wonderful person and terrific with toddlers and their parents. She has a warm and inviting personality that instantly makese everyone, especially the children, feel at ease and welcome. The children all just adore her and she them. She is a wonderful singer and guitar player as well and the music at circle time is one of my favorite parts of the day. Lisa has a wonderful way of engaging the children in different activities and encouraging their curiosity and creativity.
Inch by Inch provides a wonderful transition from home-care to preschool by allowing toddlers to experience many of the same things they will experience at pre-school with their caretaker there to help them along the way. My son has developed socially and cognitively, learning to interact more with other children, teacher figures, and other adults. It also provides an opportunity for toddlers to play with new toys, read new books, take part in ever-changing art projects, games, dramatic- play scenarios, etc.
It is also a wonderful opportunity for caretakers to interact with other caretakers to exchange ideas, concerns, complaints, etc. The parents I've met their are wonderful and we have formed quite a strong bond this year.
My son and I look forward to school every week and have thoroughly enjoyed our experience there. I encourage anyone out there with a toddler looking for an activity to fill their schedule to look into Inch by Inch. Lexi
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for a school tour, school performance, or teacher program?
How do I know which program is best for my students?
How many students can I bring?
How many chaperones do I need?
Are transportation scholarships available?
Are admission scholarships available?
On which days do you offer school programs?
What times do the school programs begin?
How much does a school program cost?
I submitted my tour/performance request a while back, but I still haven't received a confirmation. What do I do?
How do we get to the Skirball and where do we park?
Is there time for a snack before the program?
May we eat lunch at the Skirball?
Is there a gift shop?
May we take pictures?
Can my students return on another day with their families?
What is the best way to get in touch with you for additional questions, reservation changes, or cancellations?
How do I register for a school tour, school performance, or teacher program?
All registration is handled online. Educators can submit requests for a school tour, school performance, or teacher program by filling out and submitting the following forms:
School Tours
Performance Programs
Teacher Professional Development Programs
Tours, performances, and programs for the 2014–2015 school year are booked on a first-come, first-served basis beginning July 15, 2014.
You may request a tour date, bus scholarship, and admission scholarship on the registration form. Make sure you have gathered all the appropriate information before filling out the online request form (i.e. what tour you want, answers to scholarship questions, etc.).
Within 24 hours of submitting your request form, you will receive an e-mail to verify that your request was received. This e-mail does not mean that your school program is confirmed. Please allow up to four weeks for your request to be processed. Once your request is processed, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your school program date, bus scholarship, and admission scholarship, if granted. If there is a conflict with your requested dates or questions regarding your program, we will contact you via e-mail.
The admission fee for school tours and performing arts programs is $2.00 per student and $6.00 per adult (after four free adults). Admission and bus scholarships are available for these programs. Simply submit your request for a scholarship when you fill out our online form.
How do I know which program is best for my students?
All of our tours and performing arts programs are grade-level specific. For more information about school tours, click here. For more information about performing arts programs, click here.
How many students can I bring?
The minimum group size for all school tours is fifteen students. The maximum is forty or sixty students depending on the tour. Group size restrictions are listed under School Tours. Please note that bus scholarships are limited to four per school, per school year.
The minimum group size for performing arts programs is thirty students. The maximum is sixty students. Specific information about performing arts programs can be found here. For more information, e-mail
How many chaperones do I need?
One adult (teachers included) is suggested for every five students in Pre-K and K classes; for every ten students in Grades 1–4 and for every fifteen students in Grades 5–12. Four adult chaperones are always admitted free of charge; additional adults will be charged $6.00 each.
Chaperones are responsible for supporting the students' learning experience and accompanying students at all times during their visit. Due to space limitations, we suggest keeping the total number of adults (teachers and chaperones) to a maximum of ten.
Are transportation scholarships available?
The Skirball provides bus scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to public schools in need. You may apply for a bus scholarship online when you submit an online tour request. Scholarship approval will be included with your tour confirmation, including a serial number and detailed isntructions for ordering your bus.
NOTE: Bus scholarships are not transferable and are limited to four per school per school year and to $380.00 per bus. Please note that schools that receive bus scholarships are responsible for making their own bus arrangements; the Skirball does not book or cancel bus reservations on behalf of schools.
Are admission scholarships available?
Yes, a limited number of scholarships are available for gallery and performing arts programs to public schools unable to pay admission. You may apply for an admission scholarship when you submit your online tour request here. Scholarship approval will be indicated in your confirmation e-mail.
Teachers applying for admission scholarships will be asked the following three questions on the online form:
- What financial restraints prevent you from paying the admission fee?
- How will a visit to the Skirball supplement your classroom curriculum?
- How does the Skirball's mission fit with your teaching practices?
On which days do you offer school programs?
All gallery programs, including Noah's Ark, are offered Tuesday–Friday mornings with some exceptions for holidays, school closures, and blacked out dates. Available dates can be found on the registration form.
You can find dates for performing arts programs here.
What times do the school programs begin?
School tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and are 1.5–2 hours in length.
Performing arts programs generally begin at 10:00 a.m. and are 1–2 hours in length. See program descriptions for details.
Self-guided tours, which are available for changing exhibitions only, take place between noon and 1:30 p.m. on select weekdays. E-mail
if you would like to book a self-guided tour of one of our changing exhibitions.
How much does a school program cost?
School Tours:
$2.00 per student
Four free chaperones; $6.00 per additional adult (maximum of ten adults)
Performing Arts Programs:
$2.00 per student (sixty students maximum admitted per application, unless otherwise noted)
Four free chaperones; $6.00 per additional adult
Schools are billed for admission according to the number of students and adults that attend the program and will be sent an invoice via e-mail. Cancellations must be e-mailed to
ten days prior to your visit or your school will be billed based on the original confirmation numbers.
Please do not bring payment on the day of your visit.
I submitted my tour/performance request a while back, but I still haven't received a confirmation. What do I do?
How do we get to the Skirball and where do we park?
Parking information, directions, and a map of the Skirball campus are available here. Buses will park across Sepulveda Boulevard in the East Lot.
Is there time for a snack before the program?
Yes. Students are welcome to have a snack upon their arrival at the Skirball on the front steps. Please arrive fifteen minutes prior to the start of your program so that students have time for their snack and a bathroom break before the 10:00 a.m. start time.
May we eat lunch at the Skirball?
Due to limited resources, we are not able to accommodate groups for lunch on campus at this time. However, you will receive a list of nearby parks with your e-mailed confirmation that can serve as alternate lunch sites, or download it here.
Is there a gift shop?
Yes. While we do not recommend visiting Audrey's Museum Store with large groups of students, we do offer a $3.00 goody bag so that students can bring home mementos of their trip to the Skirball. Teachers must pre-order these souvenirs for students at least two weeks before their tour date. Information on the goody bags and order forms can be downloaded by clicking here. Teachers also receive a 10% discount at Audrey's Museum Store—all year round—off books, art supplies, music, and more. Please show your teacher ID to receive these benefits. Time for adults to shop is not built in to program times. Adults should remain with the group at all times.
May we take pictures?
Can my students return on another day with their families?
Yes! All students participating in Skirball school programs receive a Family Pass on the day of their visit that is good for one day of free admission to the Skirball galleries, including Noah's Ark at the Skirball.
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Journalist is such a professional whose demand graph has risen in the recent past with the same pace as the graph of the world stock markets has fallen. If one is looking for excitement, prestige, glamour and money and much more in a single profession then journalism is one such profession.
With his sincere efforts a journalist can make a qualitative change in the society, bringing into light the shady side of the society which is not much known to the general public. He has the patience to get along with politicians, bureaucrats and criminals to get their view and bring them to the public. If a person has all those virtues that enable to do him all these works at odd hours then Journalism is one of the best careers to pursue.
With a lot of freedom given to the media all over the world it is only those professional that can work with full authority and can bring to the forefront any kind of misdeeds happening anywhere in the world. Mean while this is the medium which can help the administration a lot by brining genuine problem of the society in front of the government agencies and on the other side it can put brake to the misuse of the power by government officials by bringing that into people's knowledge.
Although anyone who have the instinct of journalism can become a journalist .But to have full hold on the area of work and to get some kind of acknowledgement of one's work one should have minimum amount of formal education of the field he is working in. So we can say that desirable qualification for becoming a successful journalist is as follows
1. Educational Qualification
Journalist Required Skills
To become a journalist one has to follow the below given steps:-
Step 1
Step 2
In these courses candidates are given thorough knowledge in different writing styles in reporting - news, features, reviews etc. General knowledge is also imparted on paragraphing, writing an introduction for a lead story or an anchor, script writing for radio or television. Students are also prepared for the rough road of actual news hunting in these courses
After successful completion of the course students are required to undergo internship with a newspaper or television house to have firsthand knowledge of real reporting scenes. This training is compulsory and now forms an important part of the practical training. This gives you a fair idea of the real reporting scene.
Step 3
After completing the required course and imparting himself with the necessary practical training students can join the filed in any of the following ways
Journalist Job Description
Journalist job involve looking for news and unearthing the truth behind those news and bring that to the notice of public. Besides their job also include writing articles, features, editorials and analysis of various events that interest general public.
Ladder of hierarchy for journalist/reporter is
On an average one can earn anything between Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000 per month along with other benefits after joining a newspaper house however it depends upon various newspaper house and capabilities of the journalists.
Working for a News Agency is slightly different because of the tougher deadlines. The ABC of news agency reporting seeks accuracy, brevity and clarity. The formal of writing is very straight forward and to the point and does not allow any scope for speculation or analysis within the news story.
Agencies like Press Trust of India (PTI) and United News of India (UNI) are 24 hours open without any holidays throughout the year.
Salary of Journalists Joining News Agency
On an average one can earn anything between Rs.20,000 - Rs.25,000 per month along with other benefits after joining a news agency however there is no upper limit of the income in news agency one can earn as much as he could it depends upon one's capabilities.
3. Joining Government Sector
One can join at different levels in the Indian Information Service or the different State Government information services.
Salary of Journalist working in Government Sector
In Government sector an account gets anywhere near Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000 per month but to compensate for lower monetary gains government provides with various other emoluments like free housing, medical expenses and above all job security. And the advantage that attracts most towards is that one gets the Authority of being in the government position.


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A few albums from the MTV Amp groups aside, this is pretty much right.
pretty much any dance or minimal electronic music, country music, and - frankly - most hip-hop from the era.
I tried in vein to get people to download one, just one Isolee single but there were no takers.
I love Wearemonster, is the first one as good?


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Title Page Previous Next Contents | Part 2. The day after: How officials responded >What category of catastrophe? |
this disaster was regarded as a pollution event, it was a crime scene, an
international terrorist incident unparalleled in history, and even an act of
war. The World Trade Center terror attack was so complicatedinvolving so many
mass casualties, so vast a crime scene, so many firefighting and rescue
challenges, and so many national and international implications, that arguably
it was too big to respond to quickly.
one of the citys first decisions was to declare Lower Manhattan and the Ground
Zero area environmentally safe. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
administrator Christie Whitman said, Given the scope of the tragedy from last
week, I am glad to reassure the people of New York and Washington, D.C., that
their air is safe to breathe and their water is safe to drink. New York Mayor
Rudolph Giuliani has said that tests of air and water had turned up no
significant problems.
would later charge that the city and EPA did not have sufficient
informationscarcely any samples of air and dust taken at this pointto make such
a declaration. More than a year later, EPA itself in a draft of a Lessons
Learned report from the Inspector Generals Office would state outright that
such a declaration was premature. In reality, the nature of the emergency
outstripped available agency resources. (3)
Three months later, fires still burned and
smoldered beneath the World Trade Center wreckage, releasing high levels of
benzene, as well as other toxic compounds, such as dioxin.
made that critical management decision particularly problematic was that three
months later, fires still burned and smoldered beneath the World Trade Center
wreckage, in the process releasing high levels of benzene, an organic compound
that can lead to leukemia, bone marrow damage and other diseases after long-term
exposure, as well as other toxic compounds, such as dioxin.
this, the dust created by the initial building collapse and the debris being
trucked out was brought through open doors and windows, through ventilation
systems and tracked in on shoes, into homes, offices and schools in the area.
many months, the events of September 11 would severely test the community
disaster response plans of New York City especially, including five local
agencies that dealt with environmental health, and their coordination with
another dozen state and federal agencies.
found themselves way, way over their heads; agencies, too, were reeling from
the attack. The challenges before them were monumentaladdressing environmental
health problems, occupational health and safety problems, identifying potential
disease or injury trends, monitoring exposures, and finally communicating those
hazards to decision makers and the public.
second day, with so many people still unaccounted for in New York, it is
understandable that people would risk their own health to save lives. All kinds
of numbers would be thrown around to try to assess the numbers lost. Whatever
the ultimate death toll, it will be "more than any of us can bear,"
said New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, hours after the horrific attacks--a quote
often repeated to show the mayors leadership in an atmosphere of confusion,
fear and anguish. His leadership was widely touted, and Queen Elizabeth of
England even acknowledged his behavior by knighting him. (4)
Photo: Paul Olivier |
years later, Forras remembers the Mayor standing next to then-EPA administrator
Christie Whitman, saying the airs safe.
When you have someone of the caliber of Mayor Giuliani saying it, they
took that as gospel, says Forras. For me, its very scary. We lost another
firefighter, and that makes one in New York and two volunteers who have died of
pneumonia. My lungs are totally shot, and Im afraid thats what many of us are
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That brings us to Politico's second hard truth, "Costs aren't going to go down," even if a video released by the Obama administration seems to suggest otherwise. "If the law works as the administration hopes, premiums may not rise as fast. But they're not going to plummet," Politico reported. If premiums don't rise as much, the costs people see are going up through higher deductibles and higher coinsurance, the percentage of a bill that the consumer pays. The word "costs" is tricky, and seems to apply to whatever either party wants it to mean.
"It's just a guess that the law can pay for itself," is Politico's third hard truth, even though the administration and the Congressional Budget Office continue to say that the law will reduce the deficit, because it will pay for itself through reimbursement cuts to hospitals and Medicare Advantage plans—which, as I've just noted, have yet to fully take effect and pinch both insurance companies and seniors. Although the CBO assumes Congress is going to let those cuts happen, Politico says to "watch for plenty of lobbying pressure on Congress to cancel those cuts." Small business are already lobbying hard to repeal new taxes they claim would simply be passed along in the form of higher premiums, and cause more lost jobs.
Politico cites polling data for the fourth inconvenient truth, "The more they know, the more they'll like it isn't happening." Those data suggest that people know less about the law now than they did when it passed. Only 56 percent now know that people will get subsidies to pay for health insurance, compared to the 75 percent who knew that in April 2010 shortly after the law passed. Politico argued that the part most people knew about was the individual mandate, and didn't like it. Actually, most people didn't know much about the mandate as it moved through Congress. Most learned about it when the law's opponents turned it into political fodder.
So, you see, the biggest gift the media can present for the Affordable Care Act's birthday party are stories that tie up all these threads from the AP and Politico in a nice, neat bow that will help guide the public through the political spin from Dems and the GOP as the Act heads Monday to the Supreme Court.


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Michigan's House approved legislation on Tuesday that would significantly weaken union powers, as protestors gathered outside. Opponents claim it is politically motivated and hurts the average worker. Supporters say it will help attract new businesses to the state. Thousands of protestors descended on the capitol building as the vote took place.
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Performance Status Enhances the Selection of Treatment for Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Within the Milan Criteria
Hsu CY, Lee YH, Hsia CY, Huang YH, Su CW, Lin HC, Chiou YY, Lee FY, Huo TI. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Jan 11. [Epub ahead of print]
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Performance status (PS) is closely linked with survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We investigated its impact on treatment strategy for small HCC(s).
A total of 360 and 362 HCC patients within the Milan criteria undergoing surgical resection (SR) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA), respectively, were prospectively enrolled. Patients were classified into PS 0 (n = 558) and PS ≥1 (n = 164) groups. Propensity score analysis was performed, and 168 and 35 matched pairs were selected from patients with PS 0 and ≥1, respectively.
The SR group was younger and had a higher male-to-female ratio, higher prevalence of hepatitis B, lower prevalence of hepatitis C, better PS, better liver functional reserve, and larger tumor burden than the RFA group (all p < 0.05). Among patients with PS 0, the SR group was consistently younger, less cirrhotic, and had larger tumor burden (all p < 0.05). The long-term survival was comparable between SR and RFA group in patients with PS 0. After propensity score matching, SR provided significantly better long-term survival than RFA for patients within the Milan criteria classified as PS 0 (p = 0.016); the Cox proportional hazards model showed consistent results. There was no significant difference of overall survival between the SR and RFA group in patients with PS ≥1 before or after propensity score matching (both p > 0.05).
For HCC patients within the Milan criteria and classified as PS 0, SR provides a better long-term survival compared with RFA. Performance status may enhance treatment selection and stratify the risk of survival in these patients.
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How long have you been playing?
What was your first guitar and do you still have it?
How would you rate yourself?
How often do you practice/play?
What style do you play mostly?
Band or solo?
Acoustic, electric or both?
I'll start it off.
I have been playing since I was 17yrs old (I'll be 50 soon). Started off with an old Guild acoustic, have bought increasingly better guitars over the years as my skills have increased, but I consider myself an above average player, but not geat. I wish I could practice more.
I currently have 4 guitars: a Martin HD35, a Taylor 455ce -12string, a 1970's model Gibson ES335, and a Fender Hardtail Strat.
I play mostly folk/gospel and blues, with a little bit of 60s, 70s, and 80s rock and a little country mixed in. Tried my hand at classical, but it just doesn't work for me. I am not in a formal band, but have been in a couple you've never heard of. I play with a bunch of friends, but we do not consider ourselves a formal "group."