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A late-season snowstorm Tuesday dumped roughly six inches of heavy wet snow in some parts of Elk County as the area was plagued by several vehicle accidents and road closures.
State Route 219 was closed between Wilcox and Lantz Corners shortly before 10:30 a.m. as several tractor-trailers were stuck on the roadway.
Brynedale Hill on state Route 255 was closed at 10:57 a.m. due to dangerous road conditions and multiple tractor-trailers stuck on the roadway.
The Stackpole-Hall Foundation is preparing to kick off its Long Range Planning project today and is seeking the input of current and former Elk County residents.
The purpose of the project is to gather ideas or suggestions from the community about supporting young people and senior citizens in Elk County.
By accessing the Ideascale website, found at stackpolehall.ideascale.com, individuals will not only be able to submit their ideas but also vote on existing suggestions and make constructive comments on them. Individuals may only cast one vote per idea.
RIDGWAY – After approximately four hours of deliberation Monday afternoon, a jury found Nicholas "Nick" Martin, 24, of Johnsonburg, guilty of felony first-degree criminal homicide and the misdemeanor offense of abuse of a corpse in the 2013 death of 18-year-old Alyssa Forsyth.
This concludes a four-day trial in which Martin was charged with stabbing his then-girlfriend 112 times and dumping her body at Sandy Beach Recreational Park in Ridgway Township.
Families of both the victim and the defendant were tearful as the verdict was read.
When Elk County Catholic High School's drama club made their annual two-day trip to New York City earlier this month, the students not only had the chance to see the city and take in a pair of Broadway shows, they also had the opportunity to take part in a workshop with a few members of the cast of "Phantom of the Opera."
Among the individuals with whom the students had the opportunity to work was Jim Weitzer, who they noted plays Andre in the Phantom performances Monday through Wednesday.
HAMLIN TWP. – A school bus carrying 12 Kane school students ranging from ages 5 to 17 was involved in a crash Monday morning in Hamlin Township on U.S. Route 6.
According to PSP Kane, Stella M. Dragoone, 44, of Smethport, was operating a 2015 Chrysler 200 eastbound on Route 6 in the area of Pine Drive in Hamlin Township.
The annal Spring Fling vendor show took place on Saturday at Sacred Heart Parish Center in St. Marys. Despite the non-spring-like weather a sizable crowd attended the show which featured an array of vendors selling wares ranging from home decor, jewelry, hair and beauty items to homemade soaps, wood craft items, and flowers, as well as handmade candy. Numerous baked goods including cookies, cake rolls, cream puffs, breads, and more were offered for sale along with lunch items of several types of sandwiches and soups.
The Stations of the Cross adorning the walls of the chapel at Elk County Catholic High School are likely to catch the eye of all who enter. Hand-carved and ornate, the stations appear to be a perfect fit for the space and, after seeing them, it is difficult to envision the room without them.
While the chapel may be their new home, the stations ended up at ECCHS because of their former home. They are the original Stations of the Cross that adorned the chapel at St. Joseph Monastery, which closed last year.
RIDGWAY – Students from Elk County Catholic were recently the guests of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission's staff as a part of a business day which exposed the students to how a real world organization works.
Susie Snelick, North Central's Workforce Investment Board Director, said about 15 students from ECC attended the business day, choosing which departments they wanted to visit based upon what their career goals were.
RIDGWAY – Nicholas Martin, 24, of Johnsonburg, took the stand in his own defense Friday in the third day of his trial for the 2013 homicide of 18-year-old Alyssa Forsyth.
Martin, who has showed little emotion or reaction throughout the trial, offered a spontaneous apology to Forsyth's mother.
"I can't tell you how deeply sorry I am for that," he said from the witness stand. "The only person who loved her as much as I did, if not 10 times more, is her mom. That's the only person I owe an apology to. I can't bring Alyssa back and apologize to her."
Newspapers In Education is an international program that promotes and increases children's literacy by using newspapers as a teaching tool. The program is a unique way for schools, businesses and local newspapers to work together benefitting all involved, now and in the future.
At St. Boniface School in Kersey teachers utilize The Daily Press by tasking students with finding national, world, state and local news, as well as articles about health, science, history and more. The Daily Press also aids in helping students identify words that are certain parts of speech.
Aaron Straub wears many hats at Elk County Catholic High School (ECCHS). Many know him as the longtime varsity boys' basketball head coach, and he is returning for his second season as head coach of the boys' tennis team. To the students, he is also an instructor, teaching the classroom component of drivers' training. However, it was all he does through his role as Director of Athletics that recently resulted in him being honored by both the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association (PSADA), as well as his peers at ECCHS.
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RIDGWAY – The victim's mother took the witness stand Thursday in the continuing murder trial of Nicholas Martin, 24, of Johnsonburg, who is charged in the 2013 stabbing death of 18-year-old Alyssa Forsyth.
Susan Trumbull described her daughter as a beautiful, fun-loving girl who loved her nieces and nephews and her cat. She also acknowledged that Forsyth had an ongoing struggle with drug abuse and a troubled relationship with Martin.
During questioning, Trumbull said she had witnessed an angry confrontation between Forsyth and Martin at Ridgway Sheetz that culminated in a death threat.
Structural issues with Decker's Chapel have resulted in the 159-year-old landmark being closed to the public, at least temporarily.
The site is owned by the Elk County Historical Society, and when contacted by The Daily Press on Thursday afternoon, Executive Director Mary Kalinowski explained that a combination of the harsh winter weather and drainage from the road above the chapel resulted in the building's foundation shifting. The left rear corner has sunk almost completely into the ground, while on the opposite side, the building has lifted slightly off of the foundation.
RIDGWAY – Education and workforce development were major topics of discussion Thursday morning during the regular monthly meeting of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission's executive board of directors.
Susie Snelick, North Central's Workforce Investment Board Director and a member of the board of trustees for the Rural Regional College Initiative, presented an update regarding the Rural Regional College Initiative during Thursday's North Central meeting.


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This place was amazing! The gourmet breakfast, jet tub and fireplace were such a delight! Loved it!
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This was our second stay at the Humboldt House and it was as delightful as our first. Our room was romantic and decorated beautifully. Every room I have seen there (and we peaked in at several) are of unique design and ambience. Love the jacuzzi tubs! The breakfast was very generous (I recommend the eggs benedict) and served unobtrusively by way of a two-way pantry cubboard. We enjoyed the welcoming touches such as the flowers, truffles and champagne. Our innkeepers were very welcoming and helpful. They were sincere in wanting us to have a wonderful trip and were happy to make suggestions or answer questions. We are already planning a return trip.
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Outstanding stay. Romantic, great location and outstanding breakfast. We loved the breakfast delivery to the "breakfast box".... David, the innkeeper, was an excellent host and was able to arrange for all of our requests.... The room was outstanding..
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My husband and I recently returned home from a wonderful stay on Vancouver Island. Our stay at the Humboldt House in Victoria was perfect! This is a lovely B & B in a perfect location. We were able to walk just about anywhere that we wanted to go even though we had a rental car! David was a perfect Host and the gourmet breakfast delivered right to the room was a very special treat! We will definitely stay there again.
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We just spent the weekend in Victoria BC and spent the night at the Humboldt House Bed & Breakfast. We were looking for a private, quaint, comfortable and romantic accomodations and the Humboldt House provided them all. The rooms had their own private fireplaces and double jacuzzi tubs. The morning breakfast, which consisted of the the entree of our choice, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee and baked goods was delivered to our room through a dumb waitor and was beyond superb. The hospitatlity provided by the Innkeeper and his staff should set the standards for all Bed & Breakfast and Inns. We found ourselves wishing we had more time to stay longer.
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Enjoyed the quaint accommodations. Everyone was extremely kind and helpful....making reservations for dinner and whale watching. The breakfasts were absolutely delectable!!! Easy walking to the Inner Harbor. A wonderful 3 days.
This B&B has it all figured out. While in Victoria I wanted that extra touch and that's exactly what I got. Excellent location, a wonderful room and a great host. Upon arrival I was introduced to my very spacious room (The Mikado Room) where I found a log burning fireplace, a Jacuzzi and well appointed furnishings. A glass of cherry and home made tarts were available at all times... just for that extra touch. Breakfast is a definite must have - they go over the top! I could go on and on...
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This place exceeded our expectations! The room was wonderful and the atmosphere very intimate. We even received fresh flours uppon our arrival. The locations is just perfect since the inner harbor is within short walking distance. The breakfast was nicely prepared!
To keep it short: we would definitely stay there again and can recommand this place for sure!
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We spent one night at the Humboldt House. The location was very convenient, close to the museum and inner harbour. David was very gracious and allowed us to drop our luggage early so we could explore the city unencumbered. When we returned to the house to settle in, we found our room (the Oriental) to be very smoky smelling. Evidently, someone lit a fire in the fireplace without properly venting everything. The room was good sized, but we were disappointed to only find a hand held shower in the spa tub. Later, when we prepared to go to bed, we found that there was no top sheet on the bed! Only a comforter in a (hopefully) clean cover! My husband did not think this was a big deal, but I was really creeped out! What if I only wanted to sleep with a blanket? If it had not been so late, and had we not already had to request an early breakfast (so we could catch the ferry) I would certainly have called to ask for a sheet. Consequently, I could not fall asleep and got no rest that night.
Also, take note-there are no TVs, but there is internet access if you have a wireless enabled laptop.
The next morning, we got to the 1030a ferry to Victoria at 830a only to find that we were number 23 on the waiting list!
So 2 morals here: 1. Check the bed for sheets before it's too late to reach someone! and 2. No matter what anyone says, call the Coho to make a reservation! If they tell you that there are no reservations, it does not mean they don't take them, it means they are booked! Get there early... park your car in line the day before if you have to!
Our luxurious beds are dressed with goose down comforters, with cotton duvet covers that are laundered daily (this is actually two top sheets!)
Sometimes rooms which have wood-burning fireplaces have a slight odor from the fireplace. I do regret if the guests found this to be bothersome.
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I just stayed at the humboldt house this weekend, after spending a week traveling. It was the only stay that met expectations and in fact exceeded expectations. The owner David was very helpful both suggesting places to visit as well as booking reservations. The breakfast in bed each morning was unbelievable with fresh crescents, fruit crepes, and fresh squeezed OJ daily. The rooms were a beautiful blend of style and comfort, and the location was phenomenal only 2 blocks away from the museum, parliament building, and Empress Hotel. I wholeheartedly recommend this B&B. I cant imagine any other comparing.
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I am hearing a low crunching noise (sounds like rusty pieces of metal scraping) while driving, it gets exceedingly louder as I put on the brake. Turning to the right seems to aggravate the problem more. This does not happen when driving in reverse. The brakes and rotors were change about 6 months ago, and had not been making any noise prior to this. It has been extremely cold where I live the past few weeks and the car has been driven through snow and is not kept in the garage. Not sure if that has anything to do with the problem. Thanks!
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Sounds like the brakes are metal to metal even though they were changed 6 months age its possible the brake pads they used have worn out, go back and have them check their work.
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This standard-setting work from Anglo American is now informing an industry-wide programme through a partnership with the Chamber of Mines. "Anglo were the first to start doing this, but what we found as we engaged with other mining companies like Anglo Gold Ashanti is that they were also starting something similar," says Ramlochan.(Read Full Article)
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Explore Commitment Matters (Feb 5 2015) Contract Management , Supplier Relationship Management
Every audience that I ask agrees that change is occurring at an ever-faster pace. Yet when it comes to the impact of change, most tend to see it in terms of greater complexity, additional workload or confused priorities. There are few who can express it in terms of longer-term implications to their job or its relevance and value.
Looking for a moment at the world of contracting, we can quickly see that recent years have driven more contracts, wider international use, some convergence between legal systems and practices and – in general – longer and more complicated terms.(Read Full Article)
Supply Chain and Single Source Suppliers
Explore Home | SUPPLY CHAIN MINDED (Feb 5 2015) Sourcing , Supplier Relationship Management
Supply chain management fosters strategic alliances along with operational efficiencies to differentiate itself from other companies. Raw material sourcing is one of these opportunities to minimize risks, reduce operating expenses and ensure continued operations in the face of a supply chain disruption. Single suppliers present companies a chance to reduce procurement expenses through material cost reductions and volume discounts. However, procurement with a single provider has attached to it significant risks such as higher costs and lower profits due to supplier disruptions.(Read Full Article)
Why Is Big Business Missing Out On Innovation From Smaller Suppliers?
Explore Procurement Leaders Network (Jan 23 2015) Supplier Relationship Management , Open Innovation
Procurement should consider, for a moment, how much innovation is created among smaller businesses, regardless of whether they are a supplier to your business or not. Innovation is just as likely to be found in the basement of a PhD graduate's apartment, or the laboratory of a university, or within a micro start up which is struggling to stay afloat as it is in the labs of a multinational.(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Unilever European Union
Building A Culture To Support Supplier-Leveraged Innovation
Explore Sustainable Supply Views (Jan 21 2015) Supplier Relationship Management , Open Innovation , Leadership
Do you believe that your suppliers think it is worth the time and effort to bring you the innovations you are looking for to grow your business in a sustainable way? Procurement can be a key driver if the right resources, processes, incentives and metrics are established. Are you ready to engage your suppliers to unlock the value from them?(Read Full Article)
Closer Relationship With Suppliers
Increased competition, higher consumer expectations and shifting attitudes towards the environmental and social impact of products and services means that today, the development time is compressed, and the expected lifetime of a product is becoming ever ...
Technology Predictions For 2015: Part I
Explore Procurement Leaders Network (Jan 9 2015) Procurement Technology , Supplier Relationship Management , Manufacturing & Automotive
2015 will be the year of the supplier; everything procurement teams do will have to connect back to the supply base.
In this series of guest posts, Procurement Leaders asks solution providers in the procurement space for their predictions on the shifts in technology that will take place in 2015. In this, the first post in the series, Mickey North Rizza, VP strategic services, BravoSolution, shares her views.
Are your key suppliers managing you? | by Elaine Porteous
Explore MarketSqr Blog (Dec 10 2014) Supplier Relationship Management
If you feel that one of your key suppliers has put you on the back burner, he probably has. We depend on our suppliers to stay in business and we need to manage those relationships that really matter, and actively. We usually categorise key suppliers in leading organisations and assess them according to various criteria: how much we spend with them and how critical it would be if they failed.
What characteristics are CPOs looking for in candidates?
Explore supplymanagement.com (Nov 28 2014) Supplier Relationship Management , Careers
The profession's increased involvement in wider business strategy has altered the skill set needed by those working in the function. Generally speaking this has manifested itself in a focus on skills related to relationship management and strategic thinking.(Read Full Article)
Seven ways to get the most out of suppliers
Explore supplymanagement.com (Nov 27 2014) Supplier Relationship Management , Manufacturing & Automotive
The supply base plays a pivotal role in any organisation's success. Without a robust system to evaluate supplier performance, a business can never reach the point at which it can derive real value from its suppliers. CPOs need a system in place for evaluating, selecting and re-evaluating the suppliers they work with. Here are seven tips to help effectively rate suppliers and monitor their performance: 1.(Read Full Article)
Cabinet approves plan to ensure departments adhere to local procurement policy
Explore BDlive (Nov 20 2014) Preferential Procurement , Procurement Ethics , Supplier Diversity , Supplier Relationship Management , Financial Services , Public Sector
Cabinet approves implementation of programme to ensure compliance by government departments with policy on procuring goods, services from local suppliers(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Jeff Radebe
Getting fired as a customer
Explore MarketSqr Blog (Nov 12 2014) Supplier Relationship Management , Open Innovation
If you are not the top priority for your supplier you may be at the back end of the queue if they run out of capacity. Thus getting fired by your supplier!
Listening to supplier opinion can deliver great benefit to any organisation. Product or process improvements, design changes or new materials can be the result from opening up to suppliers.(Read Full Article)
Luxury brands build stronger supplier relationships
Explore supplymanagement.com (Nov 7 2014) Supplier Relationship Management , Manufacturing & Automotive
These types of brands are more likely to spend more time with suppliers and understand them at a personal level, the study says. Often design-led, luxury brands are also always pushing suppliers' capabilities and testing their flexibility. Procurement consultancy State of Flux's study of luxury brands, part of its annual research into supplier relationship management (SRM) launched yesterday, said 59 per cent of luxury brands reported more innovation from suppliers as a result of their SRM programmes. This compared to 43 per cent across all industry sectors surveyed. Premium brands have a better understanding of the value of SRM ...(Read Full Article)
Shell Supplier Diversity Introduces New Strategy To Help Suppliers
Explore PR Newswire (Oct 31 2014) Sourcing , Supplier Diversity , Supplier Relationship Management
Shell Supplier Diversity is introducing a new strategy and technology to create efficiencies while helping potential suppliers interested in doing business with Shell. The new Shell Diverse Supplier Pipeline Management System, which Shell developed, will make the sourcing process more transparent and easier for Shell Supplier Diversity to identify current opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs), women-owned business enterprises (WBEs) and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs).
The system will also track the progress made by diverse businesses introduced to Shell stakeholders.(Read Full Article)
The five characteristics of high-performing teams
Explore supplymanagement.com (Oct 30 2014) Procurement Ethics , Supplier Relationship Management , Talent Management
Mike Blanchard, general manager of strategic procurement at Sydney Trains, made the point while addressing delegates at the CIPS Australasia Conference this month. He said high-performing teams have the following five characteristics: they share the same vision; have a healthy team culture; clearly defined roles and expectations that encourage excellent performance; everyone is held accountable and; the leader of the team acts by example.(Read Full Article)
Let Your Suppliers Complain
Explore Procurement Leaders Network (Oct 20 2014) Supplier Relationship Management , Leadership
As uncomfortable as it may be, procurement needs to hear from unhappy suppliers. In fact, giving suppliers the opportunity to complain or otherwise rate the way they are treated is a vital part of effective supplier relationship management (SRM).
Procurement Leaders, citing news stories in other media, reported last week that suppliers to giant UK food retailer Tesco are unhappy with the company's organization and certain business practices, branding the firm as leaderless and difficult to work with. It's a stunning indictment, all the more so since it turns the table on the usual paradigm of buyers complaining ...
6 Steps For Sustainable Procurement Strategy
Explore eProcurement solutions by Nextenders (Oct 16 2014) Supplier Relationship Management , Sustainable Procurement
Central to the report were six main recommendations for sustainable procurement best practice:
- Lead by Example – provide clear direction for your buying team and suppliers through consistent leadership and policy-making on sustainable procurement.
- Set Clear Priorities – rationalise existing procurement guidelines into a single integrated procurement framework which "meets the test of policy salience and suitability". Equally, filter and prioritise new procurement policies before considering implementation.
Hollard's procurement upheaval pays off | by Kate Ferreira
Explore MarketSqr Blog (Oct 16 2014) Sourcing , Supplier Relationship Management , Financial Services
In March 2012, Hollard Insurance hosted a procurement conference with a primary focus on supplier management and cost controls. It was the start of their own reworked procurement strategy (officially launched in April 2012), designed and developed to ensure best service and to curb costs during the insurance claim settlement process. Now, a little over two years down the line, the procurement policy is paying off, says Arie de Ridder, Head of Claims for Hollard Broker Markets.(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: South Africa
Get to grips with Contract Management | by Kate Ferreira
Explore MarketSqr Blog (Oct 15 2014) Contract Management , Supplier Relationship Management
The upcoming contract management event – organised by Bespoke and the International Association of Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) – promises to deliver international leading practice knowledge on contract management and supplier relationship management, with two experienced international speakers presenting at the event.(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Gartner South Africa Johannesburg
Why Supplier Management Is The Real Goal For Procurement
Explore Procurement Leaders Network (Oct 7 2014) Risk Management , Supplier Relationship Management , Leadership
There are changes afoot, and what's most important is not necessarily just the ascent to board-level recognition as much as it is a growing understanding of what procurement does and where its potential lies.
I admit a certain level of cynicism whenever I read about the c-suite increasingly viewing procurement as a strategic function.
Comment Mentions: Procurement Leaders Network
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One last Halloween Hurrah!
This is the outside of the house on Halloween. The lights across the front porch are orange in a black garland. The lights in the trees are Jack O'Lanterns and 4 of the 5 strands were in a bag from the thrift store this fall.
Several of the Trick or Treaters were very complimentary about the outside decor.
Now I need to get it put away and get ready for the Christmas lights.
What great way to welcome the Trick or Treaters! I bet your house was everyone's favorite! I know it would be mine. Since you have a LOT of Christmas stuff, when do you start doing your decorating? How long do you leave it up? I'm so excited about seeing what you do that I want the details now. LOL.
I just got my Halloween decor all down, but only part of it packed back up. My Dad's had a really bad week and its been hard to get anything done while taking care of him.
I have a lot of Thanksgiving decor to get out and placed and sure hope I can get it done by the weekend. I'm trying NOT to think about Christmas or I'll be too over-whelmed to move. LOL. Time is just flying by this year.
Wish it would slow down just a bit.
Actually I wish someone would move Thanksgiving to SEPT.
I might need to move to Canada to have more time to decorate for Christmas. ;o)
hugs, Karen
Oh, I love the orange lights. I didn't decorate this year 'cause we were on a vacation in connection with my nephew's wedding at the end of October.
What strikes me most is the four jack o'lanterns on the porch (steps?). I really like those--I think I'll do that next year.
- Magpie


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Guild attacks unscrupulous broadcasters
Writers owed £250,000 for series screened in Europe
The Writers' Guild has accused two European broadcasters of 'effectively rewarding criminal behaviour' after they screened a major children's TV drama series for which the writers are still owed £250,000.
The writers, who are all Guild members, claim the move sets a 'bizarre precedent' that could have wider ramifications for creatives across the entertainment industry.
The five UK-based writers of the 26-part series Which is Witch (dubbed into French and broadcast under the title Sorcières Mais Pas Trop!) say producer Phil Ox, of company I Love Television, owes them £250,000 collectively, despite the fact the scripts were completed around a year ago and the series is now being broadcast in France and Belgium.
The writers have spent the last year requesting the money owed to them, and had hoped broadcasters Radio Television Belge Francophone (RTBF) in Belgium and Canal J in France would agree not to broadcast the series until they had been paid for their work. The writers believe they were duped into signing contracts based on Ox's promises that all the finance for the series was in place.
However, both broadcasters have started showing the drama, with the writers claiming this sets an unwelcome precedent that could see other TV channels follow the broadcasters' example.
The Writers' Guild has made a formal protest to both broadcasters, but despite this the drama is still being screened. Requests for the broadcasters' assistance in obtaining payment from the producer have also been ignored. The broadcasters claim that the producer has supplied them with all the necessary paperwork to enable them to have the legal right to broadcast the show, regarding the situation as a dispute among 'suppliers' and not their concern.
The Guild's lawyer said: 'Both broadcasters are content to exploit the writers work in full knowledge that they have not been paid while washing their hands of any responsibility. From the writers' point of view it is little better than theft'.
A Girl With A Book
Nick Wood explains how he became a writer-actor to perform his latest play
Nick Wood in A Girl With A Book (photo by Alex Esden)
There's a knock on the dressing room door. I follow James the duty manager up the stairs to the back of the stage. I bend to put my keys down under the second step. Before I can straighten up the house lights are coming down. I take a breath. The pre-set is brought up and I walk on to the stage at Square Chapel Halifax for the first night of the tour of my new play A Girl With A Book.
One third of the way through. The words are coming out in the right order. I haven't tripped over the scenery. Then I cut the last three words of a paragraph. I've lost the rhythm. I've no idea what to say next. I suddenly realise sweat breaking out your forehead is not a cliché – I can feel it. I look at the chair where I've established Malala is sitting. I walk back to the desk, look at my notebook. Look at the spot where her father stands. I have been silent now for at least an hour and a half. I'm thinking do I say 'Ladies and Gentlemen I have no idea what happens next' or just walk off the stage. From nowhere the word Ziauddin comes out of my mouth and we're off again.
Afterwards I'm complemented how I had the nerve to pause and let my character, the writer, think about the implications of what her father asked Malala to do. On my own I walk it through to see how long it really lasted. Top estimate? Four seconds. Let's get things into proportion – it's not coal mining and nobody died, but, at that moment, it did feel pretty scary.
I wrote the play for another actor. I said. But I didn't really. I would have been happy if we'd found another actor after the showcase at Nottingham Playhouse. I was overjoyed when it was suggested by my director Andrew Breakwell that I do it myself. I knew what I was trying to do from the start. Use the story, not tell it. But I could see the problems. In one try out where I only did an extract I was asked what did I think I, a white, middle aged, male, had to contribute to the debate? I was able to tell my questioner she had almost quoted one of the lines from the play. 'What have I a white middle class middle aged playwright of no fixed belief living safely in the West got to say on a subject he knows nothing about?'
At the top of the playtext it says: 'The writer can be played by an actor of any age, gender, or ethnicity.'
I wanted to do it because I wanted to react to this event. The play isn't 'about' Malala. I wanted the disjoint that would come from seeing a middle aged man wrestling with attitudes and prejudices he finds far too near the surface as he researches the event. Tying himself in knots, making a fool of himself, venting his anger at the evils religious differences have brought on the world, wondering how a father could let a daughter run such risks, before arriving at the one quality that undercuts all our fears of the different – empathy.
Getting started in self-publishing
Tom Green introduces a case study from a new book he has co-written with Kevin McCann about authors doing it for themselves
In the time that I have been editing writersguild.org.uk and the Writers' Guild magazine, one of the biggest changes has been the new technology enabling writers to become increasingly independent. The rise of self-publishing has come on the back of a range of innovations, most notably relating to digital printing, e-books and social media. Whereas once an author's options outside mainstream publishing houses were almost non-existent, now it's possible to publish and promote a book with little or no outside assistance.
In writing Getting Started In Self-Publishing (Hodder 2013), Kevin McCann and I have sought to provide practical advice on all aspects of the process. The book also contains a number of case studies; an extract of one, by Guild member Martin Cloake, follows below.
Martin Cloake has self-published two mini-books in a series called Spurs Shorts that he launched with his writing partner Adam Powley. One is about Danny Blanchflower, the other concerns Arthur Rowe. They have also republished the first full-length book they wrote, We Are Tottenham, as an e-book after the rights reverted back to them.
Why did you choose to self-publish?
I'm a journalist and I've worked in production for years. I'm also interested in technology and the media business, an area I covered as a journalist. So I've been interested in and involved with new publishing platforms and methods for years. Digital publishing has changed the game in so many ways, one of which is to change the view of, and the opportunities offered by, the self-publishing route. Essentially, digital makes the whole process more nimble. The idea for the 'Shorts' series came from the kind of thing The Atlantic Review was doing in the US, and The Guardian in the UK. Those publications are mining their archives to produce collated volumes on particular subjects.
Radio awards shortlists
Shortlists have been published for the Tinniswood and Imision radio awards 2013, administered by the Writers' Guild and the Society of Authors.
Tinniswood Award 2013 Shortlist
The Tinniswood Award 2013 is presented to the best original radio drama script by any writer broadcast in the UK over 1 July 2012-31 October 2013. The Award is jointly administered by the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and the Society of Authors with the prize of £1,500 sponsored by the Authors' Licencing and Collecting Society. The judges were Louise Doughty, Marcy Kahan and David Pownall. We are pleased to announce the shortlist:
Dusty Won't Play - by Annie Caulfield
In 1964, at the height of her fame, Dusty Springfield was arrested in South Africa for refusing to play to segregated audiences. Detained, deported and accused of publicity seeking by some fellow celebrities back home, she inspired others to cancel segregated tours. She didn't change the world, but she did do something
Once Upon A Time There Was A Beatrix - by Lavinia Murray
Combining fact with fantasy, we imagine a day in the life of the young Beatrix Potter as a child, and glimpse at the roots of her creativity. 19th century London: Helen Beatrix Potter is 14 years old and lives in Kensington with her parents. Her younger brother, Bertram, has just gone off to boarding school. Life has changed irrevocably and Beatrix realises that she faces years of isolation and parental indifference. She is on the verge of vanishing within the social mores around her. Today, Beatrix has to find her own life. When she visits the local cemetery, she finds herself at the centre of a rather frightening hunt for a young rabbit, and discovers a way to excel.
Imo & Ben - by Mark Ravenhill
Benjamin Britten's Gloriana, commissioned for the Queen's Coronation Gala in 1953, was, according to Lord Harewood 'one of the greatest disasters of operatic history'. This play tells how Imogen Holst moved to be near Britten in Aldeburgh to support him as he worked on the score in the months leading up to the premiere
Marathon Tales - by Colin Teevan and Hannah Silva
This play ingeniously combines the stories of a number of Marathon runners ancient and modern; the original Pheidippides, Atalanta, Hippomenes, Abebe Bikila, John Tarrant the "Ghost Runner", Dorando Pietri the "People's Champion"; pioneer of women's running Kathy Switzer, and contemporary amateur and professional runners preparing for the London Marathon
It's A Mighty Long Way Down Rock 'n' Roll…
Mark Tuohy on how self-publishing has helped get his writing back on track
'It's a mighty long way down rock 'n roll… From Top of the Pops to drawing the dole,' as the song says – and that's kind of how its been. My first novel The Tide was published back in 2005 to good reviews and okay not great sales but I kind of thought I'd arrived. I was invited to read from it at the Edinburgh Book Festival and being heralded by some as a great new literary voice. Surely getting the next novel published (assuming I could write one) was going to be fairly straight forward.
Things started well and before I knew it I was writing two very different novels, a literary thriller and Something Brilliant, a challenging but uplifting love story. I even managed to secure a £5,000 grant from the Arts Council. In the meantime I wrote a couple of plays for Radio 4 and then by around 2009 I thought both novels were ready to go.
Well, the good people who published my first novel (Mercat Press) were no longer interested in me and were anyway already headed into the more burly arms of Birlinn. There was to be no place for me there. I wasn't desperately disappointed and was confident I would find a home for my work elsewhere. This was something I'd have to do on my own as my agent, who was more of a theatre person, had already ditched me. But again I felt sure I could stand on my own two feet and that a publishing deal was just around the corner.
Guild negotiates increase for BBC TV writers
Minimum fees for BBC TV writers are going up by 2% with effect from 1 November 2013, bringing the flagship rate for a one-hour teleplay to £11,040 – the second increase this year. The new rate for series/serials is £10,020 per hour.
Children's drama and comedy, and any scripts under 15 minutes, will be commissioned at a minimum of £184 per minute, with online-only commissions at £92 for teleplays and £84 for series/serials. The minimum for television sketch material is £103 per minute, or £83 for children's sketch material.
Guild general secretary Bernie Corbett said: "This is another example of the Guild's determination that even at a time of large BBC cuts, writers should not get left behind. These increases are fairly close to the latest inflation figure of 2.2% and compare with a pay rise of 1% or £800 for BBC staff."
A full list of all new minimum rates is available to download. These rates are negotiated under three separate collective agreements by the BBC, Writers' Guild and Personal Managers' Association (representing writers' agents). They were last increased by 1% on 1 January 2013, and will next be revised with effect from 1 November 2014.


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Just in case the Harlem Shake wasn't gay enough youtuber's Lohanthony and FrankejGrande takes it to a whole new level
Broadway Harlem Shake Ft Lohanthony & FrandeJgrande
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Activities for autistic toddlers
Activities for autistic toddlers
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Wind Lesson- Students put items in front of a fan to see if the air moved them, or if they fell to the ground.
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Weather unit activities- will the wind blow it
Weather Theme @ Little Giraffes Teaching Ideas
Sticker Mural Preschool Fine Motor Skills
Fine Motor
great idea!
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Shadow Art - science, story telling, figurative sculpture inspired by artist Alberto Giacometti
Alberto Giacometti figurative sculptures and shadows - LOL! I used to make foil men often at lunch in high school
Alberto Giacometti figurative sculptures and shadows - art lessons the boys would love!
Shadow sculptures
Alberto Giacometti figurative sculptures and shadows (and other really cool art projects)
Alberto Giacometti figurative sculptures and shadows - I love art ideas from pinterest
doodles&noodles: Figurative Sculpture
Dancing Ribbon Ring Tutorial
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Dancing Ribbon Ring Tutorial. Kids - Children's crafts.
Need to get the materials but a good idea for those kids who like to dance around and pretend.
How to Make Dancing Ribbon Rings - Buggy and Buddy
Sums of 10
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Great idea for teaching numbers that make 10
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Number Bracelets to develop number sense!
Mrs. Richardson's Class
Math addition and subtraction bracelets. MANY more math and classroom management ideas on the blog!
Story of 10 bracelet
Number Bracelet - allows students to move beads on the pipe cleaner to count for addition and/or subtraction
Mrs. Richardson's Class: Making 10
Ribbon Pull- another self-calming task. Could be paired with relaxation breathing.
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Therapy Fun Zone: Ribbon Pull-activity for fine motor skills. Pinned by SOS Inc. Resources. Follow all our boards at pinterest.com/sostherapy for therapy resources. great for pincer grasp
Ribbon Pull for fine motor skills - Therapy Fun Zone
Ribbon Pull for fine motor skills - Therapy Fun Zone
Awesome activity for a rainy day! Paper plane target practice.
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Sewing Mama RaeAnna: Paper Airplane Party - Target practice
Paper Airplane Target Practice (via Sewing Mama RaeAnna)
Idea for aim high -for future Eagle scouts --Paper Airplane Party with "Flying School" from Sewing Mama RaeAnna
Sewing Mama RaeAnna: Paper Airplane Party
Build a Frosty - easy to make snowman kids can decorate and build again & again!!
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snowman window cling kid craft
Build a Frosty - easy to make snowman kids can decorate and build again & again!! Just need craft foam, a bowl of water and a paint brush!
Build a Frosty- easy to make snowman kids can decorate again & again!! Do you wanna build a snowman?
Build a Frosty Snowman Kit ~ Growing A Jeweled Rose
Here's a new twist on the old foot painting carft. Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting | Mess For Less
Here's a new twist on the old foot painting carft. Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting | Mess For Less
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Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting
New Year Project! Turn precious hands and feet into a new year keepsake! Get the labels for free to do it on my blog!
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New Year Project! Turn precious hands and feet into a new year keepsake!
How FUN! Movement and art. Great activity for building strength in shoulders & arms so necessary for fine motor development.
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Human Spirograph! Movement and art. Great activity for building strength in shoulders & arms so necessary for fine motor development.
Wow! Kid Spirograph - could have them prone in a net swing, platform swing or scooter board
Middle school boys! This is an awesome activity for art show activity! Movement and art.
Myrtle & Eunice: A Friday Night In: human Spirograph
Myrtle & Eunice: A Friday Night In
DIY zipper board for kids. Great for fine motor and sensory development.
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DIY zipper board for kids - fun boredom buster and great for fine motor skills
DIY zipper board for kids - Laughing Kids Learn
Squirt Gun Painting will keep the kiddos busy on a hot summer afternoon! Perfect DIY
Usually don't like the kids playing with guns...but this looks like SO much fun :-) Squirt gun painting is such an awesome summer art activitiy! - Fireflies and Mud Pies
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Squirt Gun Painting - Fireflies and Mud Pies
Susan Smart
Love it! (For outside!)
Tic tac toe -names or natural materials
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Wedding day game idea - using natural products
Tic tac toe -Use natural materials like rocks and wood slices as your x's and o's.
Outdoor tic tac toe
another rotating outdoor play activity
Large-scale naughts and crosses games outdoors.
paint filled eggs to throw @ a canvas.
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School craft A cool Fundraising activity idea: "Tossing paint filled eggs at canvas- SO FUN! Making the eggs is easy, too! My kids loved this art project!"
Tossing paint filled eggs at canvas- SO FUN! Making the eggs is easy, too! My kids loved this art project! this would be a good idea for kids
Paint Filled Eggs on Canvas ~ Growing A Jeweled Rose
Halloween Art for Kids: Drawing with Colored Sand~ Buggy and Buddy
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Drawing with colored sand. Despite the holiday theme... It's a cool idea
Halloween Art for Kids: Drawing with Colored Sand~ This would be great as an activity for kids to draw anything at anytime of the year.
Fun Halloween Art for Kids: Drawing with Colored Sand ♥
Halloween drawing with coloured sand.
Decoremos con arena de colores
Teddy bear prints! Melbourne based artist Geoffrey Ricardo "who specialises in sculpture and prints" in residence at the Art Vault in Mildura (country Australia).
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**THIS IS SO BRILLIANT! Good idea when the kids needs to get rid of stuffed animals! Melbourne based artist Geoffrey Ricardo demonstrates his Teddy bear prints. This is such a novel and cute 'art piece'. The process can be modified to do at home with all those stuffed toys that end up thrown away anyway. GREAT decoration to hang in a child's room.
#craft **THIS IS SO BRILLIANT! Melbourne based artist Geoffrey Ricardo demonstrates his Teddy bear prints. This is such a novel and cute 'art piece'. The process can be modified to do at home with all those stuffed toys that end up thrown away anyway. GREAT decoration to hang in a child's room.
Do this before throwing out a damaged teddy light coat of paint <-- awesome way to preserve stuffed childhood memories @mravik0701 @suzeems interesting idea! But then again I will probably never throw away any stuffed animals tbh lol
Catherine Fletcher
Cute picture, but you kinda have to feel sorry for the bear......
Julie Humphreys
Poor teddy :-(
Autumn Sensory Activities
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14 great Fall activities to do with your child with Special Needs.
14 Fall Sensory Activities for Your Child with #SpecialNeeds from the Friendship Circle Blog-
14 Autumn Sensory Activities
My Five Senses (+ printable)... Simply by being thoughtful about what children touch, hear, see, and smell during a learning experience, we can turn an ordinary lesson into lasting memory.
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Have old CDs and cases around? I love this word wheel!
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Ramada LaVergne/Smyrna
Situated in La Vergne, Ramada LaVergne/Smyrna is conveniently near the airport and area attractions include Global Mall at the Crossings and Sam Davis Home and Museum. Additional regional attractions include Nashboro Golf Club and Long Hunter State Park.
Hotel Features.
Ramada LaVergne/Smyrna has a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel features business amenities including a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in the lobby.
The 62 air-conditioned guestrooms at Ramada LaVergne/Smyrna include washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. Beds have pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is provided. 32-inch LCD TVs are equipped with premium satellite channels. All accommodations provide desks and phones; free local calls are offered (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. All units feature microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers. Additional amenities include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily.
OK but only one of three lamps in our room worked. Disappointing.
Worth the price. I'd stay there again if the need arose.
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Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $100
- Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking
- Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
- Suite, 1 King Bed
- Standard Room, 1 King Bed
- Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking
- Standard Room, 1 King Bed
- Double Room, 2 Double Beds
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 62 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Express check-in
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Pets not allowed
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
- Accessible parking
- Free RV/bus/truck parking
In the hotel
- Free continental breakfast daily
- Coffee/tea in the lobby
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 300
- Conference space size (meters) - 28
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 1998
- Television in lobby
- Disabled parking
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Washer/dryer
- Down comforter
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium bedding
- Pillowtop mattress
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 32-inch LCD TV
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ramada LaVergne/Smyrna's small print
Also known as
- Lavergne Holiday Inn
- Holiday Inn Lavergne
- Ramada Lavergne Smyrna
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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great location.
waterfront views, amazing.
confortable, quiet room.
Good restaurant and bar.
Convenient location, close to the Ferry terminal. - Anonymous
The staff were pleasant and helpful, location was convenient and we had all the facilities we needed. - Anonymous
Very helpful, friendly staff. Beautiful park adjacent to Inn, along with stunning SE AK coastline. Quick, but beautiful, walk through park to heart of town. Other trails in park if more walking is desired as well. - Anonymous


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This doctor was my attending physician while I was in Johns Hopkins Bayview even though I hardly saw him. He wrote up my report claiming to have performed tests that he did not do. If you get stuck with this doctor; demand to have a witness for any tests that he is to perform, and ask for copies of all reports for tests done. My insurance company paid for things that were not done and I wasted a week in the hospital not getting any help.
Referred to him by my family doctor. Very friendly staffs and excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable. I heard that he was a professor at Johns Hopkins University
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Bacardi Buys Louisville-Based Maker of Angel's Envy Bourbon
International spirits company Bacardi Limited has made its entry into the booming bourbon market with the purchase, announced today, of a Louisville-based bourbon maker. Read Story
International spirits company Bacardi Limited has made its entry into the booming bourbon market with the purchase, announced today, of a Louisville-based bourbon maker. Read Story
A congressional ethics subcommittee has been directed to investigate whether U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield violated House rules in connection with his wife's lobbying work for The Humane Society of the United States. Read Story
President Barack Obama will visit Louisville on Thursday to discuss the economy, Mayor Greg Fischer said Monday via Twitter. Read Story
The number of jobs within Louisville area residents' typical commute distances decreased 11 percent from 2000 to 2012, according to a report released this month by the Brookings Institution. Read Story
Louisville Gas and Electric is asking the PSC to approve the rate increase to help the company recoup the costs associated with several projects, including constructing a new natural gas-fired power plant at the site of the Cane Run coal plant. The new gas plant is expected to be in service in May, and the coal units will be retired. Read Story
Wayne Blackshear had 28 points for the Cardinals (27-9) in a game that featured 11 lead changes. Read Story
This week we introduce you to a new member of the WFPL newsroom, politics reporter Ashley Lopez. Ashley joins us to talk about Indiana's controversial "religious freedom" act, Louisville's attempt to appeal to LGBT tourists, and a recent poll showing Kentucky's opposition to marriage equality. Read Story
Andrew Harrison made two free throws with six seconds remaining, and the top-seeded Wildcats kept their unbeaten season and national title hopes intact with a 68-66 win over Notre Dame on Saturday night in the Midwest Regional final. Read Story
Andrea Hoover scored 26 points and seventh-seeded Dayton continued its improbable run in the NCAA Tournament with an 82-66 win over third-seeded Louisville in the regional semifinals on Saturday. Read Story
Melinda Townsend-Breslin keeps a photo of herself on her refrigerator standing with her mother, MaryLou Townsend, in the front of the Unique Thrift Store in Louisville, Ky. They're side by side in the parking lot, both wearing white shirts and sporting short, practical haircuts. Read Story
Montrezl Harrell scored 24 points, reserve Anton Gill keyed a late-game surge, and Louisville beat North Carolina State 75-65 on Friday night in the East Regional semifinals of the men's NCAA Tournament. Read Story
The new director of Louisville Metro Youth Detention Services is a 24-year veteran of Louisville Metro Police. Read Story
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee is forming an investigative subcommittee to determine whether Republican Rep. Ed Whitfield of Kentucky violated House rules by allowing his wife to lobby staff members on issues related to her work with the Humane … Read Story
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I found my forever home and a bunny boyfriend.
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I am a super cute and sweet Holland lop boy (soon to be neutered). Right now my fur and ears are a bit dull, raggedy and patchy from being kept outside and not well cared for. Now I am getting good food and the right type of care, so you'll see...in no time at all I will be all spiffy and unbearably cute!
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This beautiful handcrafted vase is beige with terra cotta brown and cream colored accents in a swirling pattern. Vase has a matte finish. Would make a beautiful accent piece for any home, and would be perfect for displaying dried flowers, or branches of the season. Vase is signed by the artist on the base. Each piece is unique and slight variations in size, glaze and smoothness is part of the beauty of artisan pieces. Artist wished to remain anonymous.


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Dr. Dawn C. Dillinger graduated from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. She works in Columbus, OH and 1 other location and specializes in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Dillinger is affiliated with Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Riverside Methodist Hospital. She speaks English and Spanish.
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A dedicated team of experienced, proven individuals offers guidance to our people and manages our assets to ensure a bright future for Royal Jordanian. Regarded for their education and past success, this team works towards reaching new heights on behalf of our staff and customers.
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ACLJ Opposes Liberal, Anti-Religious Extremists
Washington, DC based American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) is delighted to see the state of Ohio move forward with plans to construct a Holocaust memorial that includes a Star of David in its design – despite complaints from angry atheists – specifically, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF).The FFRF sent a letter to the state claiming that the inclusion of the Star of David as a part of the Holocaust memorial is "exclusionary" and a "dishonor."FFRF's extremist position is not supported by the law, and it should be rejected.
Jay Sekulow, head of the ACLJ: sent a letter to Ohio Governor John Kasich and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine urging the state to ignore the faulty arguments of the atheist organization.
"FFRF's letter is inaccurate, and should not deter the State from moving forward with the proposed Memorial design, for two reasons. First, the letter ignores the historical significance of the Star of David in light of its systematic use by the Nazis as a tool to identify, segregate, and ultimately aid in the murder of, six million Jews. Second, the letter disregards and distorts Establishment Clause cases to suggest that government actors are categorically forbidden from including a Star of David on public property in all circumstances when, in reality, such symbols may be displayed in a secular context, such as the proposed Memorial design," noted Jay Sekulow.
The memorial – including the Star of David – is constitutional and does not violate the Establishment Clause. The ACLJ applauds Governor Kasich for his strong stand on this issue, and wants the state of Ohio to know that we stand ready to assist, if necessary, in defending this memorial if it is challenged in court.
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English actor Mel Smith lit up a cigar onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, igniting a maelstrom of heat and trouble with the law. The smoking ban in Scotland is punishable by fines of up to GBP 5,000 and the festival could lose its entertainment license. Smith and the producers of "Allegiance" could also be fined.
The comedic actor plays a cigar-loving former Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Allegiance, his act of smoking in defiance of existing Scottish law prompted calls by his producer during the first performance at the Scottish capital's Assembly Rooms.
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For Bishop Tobin of Providence
Apparently, he just switched party affiliations from Democrat to Republican. I think most people from RI thought he already was a Republican!
But the news provides me with a nice opportunity to link to a very cute little video about my home state, based upon a song from the 1948 musical review "Inside U.S.A." by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz. (HT: Barbara Fick)
Billable Hours and Ordinary Time: An Empirical Study
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This is a photograph of a Chestnut sided warbler taken in Gatineau Quebec Canada with a Nikon D3s and a Nikon 600 mm lens.
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Awesome capture Dan! Love the contrast the the single background colour. Well done my friend!
Wonderful closeup of this pretty little bird Daniel,,,gorgeous colors against the b/g!!
WONDERFUL work…love the colorful detail Daniel
What a beautiful little bird! you captured its colors very well, and the background is a perfect color for showcasing this sprightly little bird.
What a sweetie . . . beautiful!!
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The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards
The annual Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards publicly recognize specific teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. The Awards celebrate the teaching profession, the important role of teachers in society, and seek to inspire others to pursue this noble profession. Nominated by students they once taught, these former students' stories exemplify the power one teacher has to inspire others and transform lives.
Find out more about how to nominate your teacher for the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards.Nominations for the 2015 cycle of the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards will be accepted starting September 2, 2014.
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"Taught and lectured 39 years at Yale, 12 as Director of Graduate Studies. Started as Director of department's introductory History of Western Literature course. Chair of Yale College's Committee on Teaching and Learning, three years. My lecture course, Introduction to Literary Theory, was filmed and can be viewed at open.yale.edu/courses/."
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