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This was first version of psychedelic Snow Queen for slashthree.com but it never made it to the pack. Colors are as random and ugly as possible.
Tripping hard.
Lol yeah!
Where is your whale thing man?
Where is your whale thing man?
didn't make the cut I think, Staff said they were unsure about the piece.
this piece had unfinished feeling in it but it holds a masterpiece potential in it and I like it more than some featured pieces. if you're up to finish it someday I suggest 2 things:
1. Leave it for month or more so you can see flaws and refine what needs fixing
2. Try actually removing some parts. I believe less=more might work in this case.
1. Leave it for month or more so you can see flaws and refine what needs fixing
2. Try actually removing some parts. I believe less=more might work in this case.
Masterpiece, like it more than featured? Hope you're kidding man. I actually thought it's more like one of my worst experiments ever of which the shapes are just pretty nice. But okay, as you wish.
Ok maybe you're right and my sense of beauty is not exactly in perfect sync with common sense but I do believe it was on it's way to greatness. When I'm saying "masterpiece" I don't really mean like equal to Dali or something but ... oh well, no point in further discussion about this one. I disagree with half featured pieces in s3's current exhibition so I guess problem is in me. Forget I ever said anything about this piece.
Anyway, this is your work here. This discussion should be about the piece, the unique approach and experimental portraiture of a fairy tale.
Purely egoistic thing here - trying to keep things interesting. Otherwise what is the point? For me it always was about having fun in process. Everything else bothers me not. Maybe a little bit.
I'm like never right, haha. I'm always suprised when people like my work, that's just me. I will definitely continue and it's your good right to be unsure about the feature choices as well. And to give you a heads up, you're not the only person to have such thoughts, they are correct and justified. You're giving me very useful advice and tips since a long time now. I'm always thankful when you're voicing your opinion and share your insights.
Don't back down from your own thoughts, you're the last person I expect to do that.
Don't back down from your own thoughts, you're the last person I expect to do that.
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- You think the VSAT is something you have to take to get into college
I once thought it was a venereal disease, atleast thats what the Internet said once.
If you watch your killcam to make sure your betty stays on the ground longer
If you put TF with SF on the Fal or SMR
If you run around with an RPG as your primary weapon and shoot it at your feet when somebody gets close to you
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- your name starts with XxXXXXxx------------ and ends like XXXxxXXX
So very true
The word scope on a user name is OP! They should nerf it immediately.
I still want them to remove bullets from the game, id rather play rock paper scissors.
If you are a Master Prestige and try to destroy a sentry gun with your knife.
No kidding, it happens often.
Might still be a bit OP for the crayon eaters they might get a paper cut or drop the rock on their foot.
Greatest post of the year......need a petition to make it a sticky lol.

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In fact drugs like Vicodin, Valium, and Soma have slow respiratory rate, moreover, they are able to stop a breathing of the person when pneumonia is present.
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Michelle Ott - Gainesville
An Information Technology Project Manager by trade, Michelle Ott's support of the LGBT community includes serving on the board of the Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County and as spokesperson for Equality is Gainesville's Business, a political action committee formed in 2007 to defeat an amendment to the City of Gainesville's charter that would have removed protections in employment, housing, credit, and public accommodation based on sexual orientation and gender identity. She also serves as Vice Chair of the City of Gainesville's Human Rights Board and Secretary of the Alachua County Democratic Party. Michelle was named Gainesville Pride 2008's Community Person of the Year and is a 2009 recipient of Equality Florida's "Voice for Equality" award.
Chuck V. Loring - Fort Lauderdale
Chuck is the Senior Partner of the nonprofit consulting firm of Loring, Sternberg & Associates with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Indianapolis and a Senior Governance Associate for BoardSource in Washington, D.C. He holds a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara, an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). Chuck has consulted with such prominent institutions as the Smithsonian Museum, Special Olympics, Easter Seals, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
In 2008 Chuck completed six years of service on the national board of Lambda Legal and continues as a member of their National Leadership Council. He was a founder of Lamda Legal's Fort Lauderdale and Indianapolis steering committees. In Fort Lauderdale he is active donor and participant with the Gay & Lesbian Center, the Stonewall Library, SunServe, Equality Florida and local LGBT candidates. Nationally Chuck has done work with the Gill Foundation, the Stonewall Community Foundation, the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center and many other LGBT organizations.
B. Rodney White (co-chair) - Hollywood
Originally from North Carolina and previously from Atlanta, GA, B. Rodney White has been active in the LGBT movement for the past 20+ years. As Executive Vice President and co-owner of Making Projects Work, Inc. (an Atlanta-based project management consulting firm) with his husband, Michael P. Williams, Rodney networked the access and opportunity afforded to them through both business and personal relationships to support local organizations like AID Atlanta, Project Open Hand, CHRIS Kids and P.A.L.S. and national groups including HRC, Lambda Legal, Victory Fund and GLAAD.
Now as a resident of Hollywood, FL, Rodney serves as a Board Member of Our Fund, an LGBT Community Foundation, in addition to serving on the Equality Florida Board.
Rodney and Michael continue as committed donors to Equality Florida, Our Fund, HRC, Lambda Legal, SunServe, Georgia Equality, AID Atlanta, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, The Perez Art Museum Miami, Equality Utah and Red Butte Garden and Arboretum.
Ken Shelin (co-chair) - Sarasota
Ken Shelin has been a Florida homeowner for 24 years and has lived in Sarasota with his partner of 38 years, full-time since 1996. For 34 years he worked in the enforcement arm of the United States Food and Drug Administration in Philadelphia, Detroit, and Baltimore. For much of that time, he managed a number of offices in several states as well as helped to write Federal regulations and policy documents in the drug regulatory area. He received numerous awards during his Federal service including two Reinventing Government Awards and FDA's highest individual achievement award, the Award of Merit. Subsequent to his Federal career, he consulted with pharmaceutical manufacturers throughout the world on drug regulatory compliance issues. He also planned, executed and spoke at numerous pharmaceutical manufacturer conferences sponsored by the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in the US and Europe for a period of ten years.
Later, Ken became involved in civic affairs in the City of Sarasota and has served on the Boards of and as an officer of a number of resident, civic and government boards including the Sarasota Planning Board for 5 years and was elected to and served on the Sarasota City Commission. While on the Commission, Ken was able to convince the Commission to provide domestic partner healthcare benefits to city employees. Ken also became involved with Equality Florida as a donor and organizer of the annual Suncoast Equality Florida Gala for several years. These Galas have grown significantly in numbers of attendees and funds raised and now rival Galas in larger cities.
For the last couple of years Ken has been working in many of southwest Florida's cities and counties to create domestic partnership registry and human rights ordinances. He has been successful in the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County, Venice, North Port, Punta Gorda, and Cape Coral. He continues his work in Lee County, Fort Myers, Naples and Collier County.
Ken is a graduate of the University of Delaware, and has two daughters, a son, six grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
Mark Anderson - Tampa
Mark is a retired Information Technology manager residing in Tampa. He spent his career in Telecommunications and Financial Services firms, and retired as Chief Technology Officer for Credit Suisse First Boston, overseeing the global technology organization of the New York based investment bank. Since retiring, Mark has served on several non profit groups. He is a past chairman and current member of the Tampa City Council Citizens Advisory Committee, which interacts with the City of Tampa to advise the Tampa City Council on Financial matters. He is also currently Secretary/Treasurer and a Board member of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa.
Mark and his partner have been donors and sponsors for many arts and social reform organizations in the Tampa Bay area. He holds a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati.
Meryl C. Friedman - Broward
Awakened by the Women's Movement in 1971, Meryl C. Friedman took her first steps as a lesbian feminist in what was to become a very rewarding yet challenging journey. She was a founding board member of the National Gay Task Force and the co-founder of the Gay Teachers' Association. She has spent her life fighting the negative stereotypes of gays and lesbians that so often lead bigotry and discrimination. She believes that, whatever the question, education is always the answer.
Marcia Foote - Sarasota
Originally from Massachusetts, Marcia began her activism in the women's movement in the early 1970's and has been vigorously working for social justice ever since.
She was instrumental in forming the Florence Luscomb Women's Center at Salem State College and also the North Shore Gay & Lesbian Alliance, one of the first lesbian and gay organizations in the Boston area.
Marcia moved to Sarasota in 1993 where she continues her advocacy and volunteer work. She has been active in education and fundraising for ALSO youth, Planned Parenthood of SWC Florida, the Sarasota County Democratic Party, and Equality Florida.
Joining the EQFL Board of Directors comes after serving on the EQFL Suncoast Host Comm., Steering Comm., and Co-chairing three Suncoast Galas.
Marcia is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a concentration in economics and finance, and has owned and operated two small businesses.
Engaged since 1983, Marcia and her wife Dorothy Tiberii were married in Boston in October of 2014.
Michelle Stecker - Winter Park
Michelle Stecker is a faculty member at Rollins College, where she teaches business and social entrepreneurship, history, law, and women's and gender studies courses, and serves as the director of the Lucy Cross Center for Women and Their Allies. She holds a Ph.D. and J.D. from The University of Toledo, and is a member of the Ohio bar. Michelle also earned a master of divinity degree and served as an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA. She is a former board member of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and founder of EqualityToledo, a LGBT civil rights organization in Ohio. Michelle resides in Winter Park, Florida, with her wife, Dr. Carol Bresnahan.
David Bloom - Miami
David Bloom is a Miami native who, as the son of former State Representative Elaine Bloom and Circuit Court Judge Philip Bloom, was born into a life of public service. David was the recipient of the 2013 Miami Gala Voice for Equality Community Service Award and currently serves on the Equality Florida Miami Steering and Host Committees. David served on the National Board of Directors of Family Equality Council (formerly the Family Pride Coalition), the national organization for LGBT parents. He single-handedly organized the first ever LGBT parenting event in South Florida in February 2002. He served on the Steering Committee for the Valuing Our Families LGBT Parenting Conference from 2004-2009. He was recognized in 1990 by the Fenway Community Health Center in Boston for his outstanding fundraising efforts.
David is the owner of PhysicalAdvertisingWorks.com, a marketing firm that supplies printing, wearables and promotional Items to businesses and non-profits. He received the Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) designation, which has been awarded by his industry's association to only a few select professionals who have met rigorous educational requirements and demonstrate exemplary commitment to their profession. He is a graduate of Brandeis University and Harvard University.
David lives in Miami with his partner Damian McNamara and their sons Dawson and Donovan. He enjoys travelling and considers SCUBA diving the Great Barrier Reef one of his most thrilling trips followed by riding rollercoasters with his family.
Chris Rudisill - St. Petersburg
Originally from North Carolina, Chris Rudisill lives in St. Petersburg and serves as the Director of LGBT Community Center Services for Metro Wellness & Community Centers, overseeing LGBT programs and services in a four county area of Tampa Bay. He has been working with non-profit organizations the majority of his professional career and regularly speaks on LGBTQ issues. Chris has trained a variety of corporations and organizations throughout the state on LGBT cultural competency and continues to be seen as an expert in his field. Before joining Metro in 2012, he served as Executive Director of St. Pete Pride, Florida's largest LGBT Pride Celebration.
He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has extensive experience in marketing and advertising. Chris is also the Immediate Past President of the Tampa Bay Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, serves on the Pinellas County Steering Committee, leads the Tampa Bay's LGBT Leadership Circle, is a member of Stonewall Democrats, and has written numerous articles for McClatchy Newspapers on LGBT issues and events.
Tricia Russell - Saint Augustine
Tricia Russell is currently VP, Business Control Manager, with Bank of America and has more than 30 years of broad banking experience. She is also a former successful small business owner. Her educational background includes a BA in Economics and math from Kalamazoo College and an MBA in finance from the University of Michigan.
Tricia is also broadly engaged in LGBT advocacy work. In addition to her active involvement as a board member of Equality Florida and a member of the TransAction Florida advisory board of Equality Florida, Tricia is actively involved in various LGBT advocacy efforts in NE Florida, where she resides in Saint Augustine. These include serving as a member of the steering team of the Jacksonville Coalition for Equality (JCE) and chair of the gender identity and expression (GIE) sub-committee of the JCE. The focus of the JCE is on securing equal rights for LGBT people that live, work and visit in NE Florida, primarily through passage of LBGT-inclusive non-discrimination policies across NE Florida communities that provide protections in the areas of employment, housing and access to public accommodations.
In her work with the JCE, Tricia serves as an educator and spokesperson for transgender rights and equality. As a regular speaker at city council and commissioner meetings and with other key constituent groups within the community she shares the transgender experience on a personal level with the belief that fear of the transgender community stems from lack of understanding, and that sharing human stories builds understanding that ultimately leads to acceptance.
Tricia is also a member of the global Leadership Council of the LGBT Pride employee resource group of Bank of America. In this capacity she is involved in charting the course of one of the largest LGBT focused employee resource groups in the country, with more than 13,000 active members.
On a more personal note, Tricia grew up in the Midwest as Patrick Russell, has been married for 33 years, is a parent of four adult children and is an avid runner and sports enthusiast. She began her transition from Patrick to Tricia on the job in 2012 at the age of 54 with the full and continuing support of her employer, Bank of America.
Jon Harris Maurer - Tallahassee
Jon Harris Maurer lives in Tallahassee with his spouse Nate and their dog Pascal. A Fort Lauderdale native, Jon Harris moved to Houston, Texas, to attend Rice University. After graduating, he served as a legislative aide in the Texas House of Representatives and then on the Annise Parker for Mayor campaign, which successfully elected the first openly LGBT mayor of a major American city. While in law school at Florida State University, he also worked as a policy intern for the Florida House of Representatives State Affairs Committee. Jon Harris now practices environmental and administrative law with Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
He has been actively involved in all facets of Equality Florida's work in Tallahassee, participating in Lobby Days, organizing Equality Connection events and co-chairing the Tallahassee Gala. In addition, he devotes time to various professional organizations, volunteers with Children's Home Society and mentors Florida State University law students.
Donn Smith - Gainesville
Donn Smith is a Gainesville-area native who returned to Florida after living many years in San Francisco. He served as Chairperson of the United Church of Gainesville's Open and Affirming committee which promotes an inclusive spiritual sanctuary for LGBTQ+ individuals by advocating for civil rights equality and the full inclusion of all people in society. UCG was recognized with the 2015 Voice for Equality Award for its continuing work on social justice issues and diversity education. In addition to his continuing involvement on the Greater Gainesville Gala Steering and Host Committees, Donn took a lead role in local marriage equality events and is actively involved in Equality Florida's Lobby Days and Equality Connection mixers.
Professionally, Donn has many years of experience in healthcare administration including private medical practices, Stanford University Medical Center and, more recently, at UF Health-Shands Hospital. He also enjoys his part-time work as an adjunct medical billing and coding instructor for adult learners. Donn has a Bachelor of Health Services Administration from Florida International University in Miami.
Together with his fiancé, Dr. Melvin Lopez, Donn lives in his hometown of Micanopy along with their neurotic dog, Penny, and very spoiled cat, Charlie. In addition to being actively involved with their church and family, Donn and Melvin enjoy traveling, particularly within Florida, and gaining more SCUBA diving experience since their recent certification.


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FULLERTON - Following 90 minutes of testimony, the Planning Commission, reconvening as the Board of Appeals on Wednesday, upheld a resident's appeal of a city order to remove part of a front-yard wall deemed a public nuisance.
Homeowners Matt and Amy Ruiz said they were issued a permit in 2004 for the stucco wall at a 3-foot maximum height, but in 2005 obtained another permit to increase the wall by up to 5 feet.
The Ruizes and their attorney, Rick Price, said the city signed off on both permits.
Next-door neighbor Anthony Rentz filed a complaint with the city in May, indicating the wall on Virginia Road blocked his view when he backed out of his driveway.
In response to the complaint, a Community Preservation officer inspected the wall and reported a traffic hazard. In September, a notice of violation was issued to the Ruizes indicating the wall was only approved for a 3-foot height, and the owners were directed to reduce the height.
"Once the permit has been issued, there is a vested right to adhere to that," Price told the board. "The wall can't be fixed; it would damage the structural integrity at the top of the wall."
Ruiz said he spent the last 10 months and thousands of dollars to fight the city.
Although he wasn't "on watch" when the incident began, Community Development Director John Godlewski said he went out and surveyed the scene. He concluded that the wall could be a danger.
But the Appeals Board upheld the Ruizes' findings, agreeing Godlewski did the right thing to check the situation, but the city had mistakenly signed off on the permits.


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it has tiny bits of shimmer, it leaves a sheen completely buildable. you will have to swatch at least 2 - 3 times in order to get the color down. try to apply it w/ natural sunlight in the room. staying power is okay, after 6 hrs it will start to fade.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool
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This is a nice blush to use in spring/summer. It gives my skin a warm glow. It comes on easy, even with the brush from the box. It isn't streaky (although you have to have some knowledge on how to put on blush). The smell reminds me of the time when I used to snif around my grandma's make up box: powdery and rosy, something familiar. :)
Age: 25-29
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This is probably my favourite blush in the summer. It has a natural-looking colour when it's on and the golden shimmer is nice and subtle. It makes look healthy and like I've been enjoying the sun.
I love the little round pots - they're cheery and make it easy to find the colour you're looking for although I'm not keen on the brush it comes with. You get a good amount of product for your money and you don't need much.
I agree with the other reviewers. These do seem to get harder as they age.
I think they absorb water from the air. I've had good results with putting mine in a freezer bag with a silica sachet and keeping it in the airing cupboard for a few days.
Age: 25-29
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I got the same problem as other reviewers that this products gets harder and harder as time goes by. But it is such a lovely color on my fair skin, the perfect pink with a slight golden sheen shining through. The package is super cute with a vintage flower look. And in addition of the lovely color, the scent is so nice that it reminds me of some fruity candy I used to have when I was a child, so delicious but not overpowering. Overall a good blush.
Age: 19-24
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I'm in love with this color and makes my pale cheeks really pretty. I think i've got it for almost a year but it dries out and it gets harder. Even with my roughest brush i can't use it anymore. I've got a lot of blushes at home which is why i don't use it every day. Don't like the scent though, too powdery for me. Wouldn't buy it again because it gets hard after a few months.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
The color is lovely but it gets harder as time goes. The harder it gets the lesser I reach to it. I even cracked it and pressed it again to make it softer... but no way... it gets harder no matter what you do. If that is not a problem for you, it is a lovely cool toned rosy blush to try.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This blush did amazing things for my fair, Irish complexion! It really made my cheeks pop, but not TOO much! Since it has been discontinued in the United States, it's hard for me to find, but I would recommend it for anyone with a fair to medium complexion! It goes on sheer, but it has a nice rosy mauve pink sheen to it and it's just the perfect color for fair complexions!! A wonderful product that lasts all day! Definitely one of my STAPLE blushes.
My only complaint is the packaging. The top seemed to come off quite easily. It could have been put together/secured a little better than it was. Of course, being in a cosmetic bag all the time wasn't good for it. :) It's not the most durable packaging but it's not the worst I've seen either.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Oily, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I've had this little pot for ages and it seems to last and last. I use this over my powder and bronzer, usually just on the apples of my cheeks. It is very buildable, and I also find that if I've put too much on it's easy to buffer away.
It smells so lovely and the little pot it comes in has a handy little brush and mirror.
I haven't had any clogging/acne problems with this at all. Would really reccomend and should probably try others in the range. I haven't yet as I'm just very happy using this all the time.
Age: 25-29
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Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Green
Cute pot, looks gorgeous in the pot. Lovely shimmery pink and smells gorgeous. Easily buildable
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
Looks frighteningly sugar pink in the pot, not to mention all that gold shimmer, but it's actually very natural looking once on. I have a warm but pale complexion and my natural flush is candy pink so this colour is perfect for me, particularly in conjunction with a bit of matte bronzer. The gold shimmer gives a very subtle glow which avoids that flat, powdery effect some blushers have. I also love the little pot, which includes a mirror in the lid. Overall - the blush gives good coverage, lasts forever and smells delicious!
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As a fellow fan of anime/manga/gaming and cosplay, I enjoyed this submission a lot. The angle first of all was a decent one, showing the emotion of both people but keeping it hidden in a way. Also I like to point out the nice detail put into the cosplays as a whole. I can tell they were made with effort and care! Though I would like to also say that the ear on the right person seemed a bit too....I don't know, obvious? Maybe try a little lighter shade to blend in with the real ear? The background also could maybe use a little less blur? However, I must say that this has been a great piece nonetheless. I enjoyed this!
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a 22-year-old women was sexually assualted while walking on Bath Road, near to the Commandery, at about 2am on Saturday, August 9.
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The male suspect is described aged 45 to 55 years old, of slim build, approximately 5'9" tall with very short grey hair. He was dressed in blue demin jeans and a buttoned blue/grey shirt and spoke with a local accent.
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On Wednesday, I got to meet with the Chadian director of Swiss Aid, a well respected development agency that first came to Chad in 1962. Swiss Aid focuses on supporting local civil society organizations (CSOs) to improve a core set of issues, including food security, human rights abuses, and gender inequality. He shared about Swiss Aid's history in Chad, the evolution of their approaches to social change, the specific projects they're working on, and some of the key challenges they face. He said that he might even be able to arrange a tour of some projects, depending on staff availability. The best part for me was he even gave me some good feedback on my work here in N'Djamena and helped me think through some of the challenges that I might face that were not previously apparent.
For my research here in NDJ, I have been trying to determine the feasibility of producing charcoal in N'Djamena (west-central Chad), but have encountered a difficult tension with food security here. Chad ranks 104/105 in terms of food security–only the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is worse. [Explore this website for more about food security in Chad and around the world.] Central Chad does not produce as much agricultural waste (corn husks and rice straw) as southern Chad, and the majority of what is produced in central Chad is apparently used to feed livestock. Thus, if we scaled our charcoal production model for southern Chad into central Chad, and we started paying higher prices to farmers for their agri-waste, we could incentivize them to divert livestock feed to us, potentially cause their livestock to perish, and further exacerbate an already desperate food security situation.
I mentioned this challenge to the director of Swiss Aid and told him that I was trying to research if this was true. He affirmed that this was a problem in this region of Chad and suggested we consider other materials to use in charcoal production here to avert this tension. He suggested sawdust or other organic materials that do not have the vital secondary uses.
Encouraged to make the connection with Swiss Aid, but a bit deflated that I would need to begin looking around for other materials to make charcoal in the city, I returned home to find an email from David De Army. It was an e-intro to Kevin Kung who is doing research for his MIT PhD in Kenya this summer on making charcoal out of organic materials found in urban dumps. The timing could not have been more perfect!
I spent the entire next day reading through the website of his organization, called Takachar. "Taka" means trash in Swahili, and they have been partnering with local Kenyan youth groups and trash-picking cooperatives to explore the best organic "trash" materials for making charcoal. The jury is still out on the list of viable organic material, but the current conclusion is: the drier, the better! I look forward to hearing more about his research as it progresses through the summer!
At the end of the week, I met with a local Chadian named Deborah who is interning at World Vision here in NDJ. She grew up in the neighborhood around where I am staying, and gave me and another friend a walking tour. We ended up at her family's house where conversation eventually drifted to charcoal and then to ENVODEV's planned experiments with rammed-earth cook stoves. She immediately got excited and walked me across the street to her relative's house to show me their family's version of an efficient cook stove.
The cookstove is made from a recycled paint bucket (sturdy enough for the job, but easy to work with–ie, easy to cut a hole in the side). She claimed that it was 50% more efficient than the wire mesh baskets used by most Chadian families to cook, and the clay around the top retained enough heat after cooking to heat water for a shower or washing.
This stove is used in the Central African Republic and Deborah's cousin in Moundou makes these for her family. She claims that they have tried to show other Chadians its better efficiency, but they apparently are resistent to accept something that doesn't come from Westerners. Maybe they just need Western endorsement?!?
Here are some photos of the stove I saw. It's not "pretty", but that's probably because it's well-used!
I really like this design for several reasons. It is small, functional, and probably more affordable than the other larger stove we are hoping to experiment with. It's portability seems more compatible with Chadian cooking. Chadians apparently prefer to cook where it's coolest, which could be outside under a tree, in the shade of a courtyard, and inside the house only if it's raining outside. This stove's portability could also preserve it through the seasonal flooding that occurs throughout the southern half of Chad every June through September. These are just my initial thoughts, but I am looking forward to experimenting with this stove idea alongside the stove designed by East Africa Trust in Malawi. We shall see if either are feasible for Chad.
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Pennsylvania's Industry Partnerships (IPs) bring together companies in the same industry sector (such as healthcare, manufacturing and energy) to identify and invest in core and cutting-edge skills needed to make industries more competitive nationally and globally. The partnerships themselves include industry, education, workforce and other representatives who meet formally and work together to align training to industry needs. For Pennsylvania's $600 billion economy, industry partnerships are a bipartisan, business-labor, and public-private approach that works effectively and quickly.
IPs leverage funding from multiple sources, including state funding, private industry contributions, private and public grants and other sources. Besides worker training, IPs provide forums for companies to address a variety of issues common to their particular industry. Wage gains, career advancement, entry-level employment and increased productivity are just a few ways that IPs provide a return on investment.
Governor Wolf's proposed budget included a substantial increase (nearly $10 million) for the Industry Partnership (IP) program. The General Assembly reduced this funding to 2014-15 levels ($1.67 million) in the budget it sent to the governor. The governor vetoed this budget, and negotiations continue past the end of the fiscal year. Industry partnerships exemplify public-private partnerships that help to keep workers on-the-job by upgrading their skills, certifications and knowledge, while enabling businesses to be more productive.
As the voice for the local workforce development system, PWDA is part of a broad base of stakeholders that includes chambers of commerce, local workforce leaders, education groups and business members working together to advocate for increased funding for this effective, bipartisan program in the state budget.
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On September 23rd PWDA, as a member of the Skills2Compete coalition, a diverse coalition of industry groups and businesses, delivered to the state legislature a petition composed of 425 business representatives and others from every region of PA. Petition signers are calling for an additional $10 million in the State Budget for industry partnership workforce training.
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The Leadership minor provides formal opportunities and acknowledges efforts by Wartburg College students to demonstrate and reflect upon the Wartburg definition of leadership. Students completing the requirements for the program graduate with a minor in Leadership.
Students pursuing the Leadership minor initially develop an individual plan with assistance from their academic advisor and faculty and staff of the Institute for Leadership Education. The individual plan guides meeting the requirements of the program. The end result is a written portfolio presented to the Director of the Institute for Leadership Education for review that demonstrates competence in seven required areas.
Each student will complete requirements in seven areas. The elements of these components may be met through various combinations of curricular, co-curricular, and activities within or outside Wartburg College. The Leadership minor can be designed and tailored to each student's interests. Click on each of the following components for additional information.
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The student will complete a minimum of 5.5 courses:
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The student will develop an individualized plan that articulates how s/he intends to meet the requirements of the leadership minor.
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The student will demonstrate initiative in some way that is consistent with the Wartburg College definition of leadership. This may be undertaken through curricular or co-curricular opportunities, or independent of the college. View video description (WMV)
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The student will have at least one significant experience where s/he is exposed to a cultural environment different from his/her own. This experience may be curricular, co-curricular, or independent of the college. View video description (WMV)
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The student will participate in a project demonstrating the capacity to work effectively within a group toward a common goal. This experience may be curricular, co-curricular, or independent of the college. View video description (WMV)
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The student will engage in a project that is consistent with the Wartburg College mission of "taking responsibility for our communities and making them better through public action." This activity can be curricular, co-curricular, or independent of the college. View video description (WMV)
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After completing all other components, the student will prepare a leadership resume and a summary reflection portfolio in LS405: Leadership Portfolio Summary Seminar that integrates student understanding of leadership.
You have several options for learning more about the minor: 1) continue reading through this web site, 2) contact your academic advisor, of 3) contact a representative of the Institute for Leadership Education.


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Pronunciation: /ˈtraplʌɪn/
Definition of trapline in English:
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A series of game traps.
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|Reviews for Summer Technology
| closetbookworm chapter 1 . 5/15/2011
Kakashi writing a fic EPIC. Good job!
| dragonball256 chapter 1 . 4/3/2011
Man this was so hilarious. Itachi must have been bored lol
| Annaku chapter 1 . 3/22/2011
oh god Kakashi how could you! everyone knows NaruGaara is soo much better. :D i was reading this in class and it took all my focous not to burst out laughing as the teacher lectured. awesome. although i now think that Sasuke is scarreed for life.. well even more for life
| candyredlove chapter 1 . 11/8/2010
omg this is HILARIOUS! did u spell that rite? oh well w/e, awesome story btw
| DrAnime203 chapter 1 . 10/17/2010
xD SO funny! I'm glad I'm not the only one who is slightly terrified by Uchihacest! Thanks for posting!
| Sylar221B chapter 1 . 8/8/2010
The genins gets lost on a island and romance ensues! Will they find teamwork by reading underneath the underneath? R&R! SasuNaru, SakuGaara, InoLe-" I wanna read that fanfiction! :(
| rosie isis and rai the kitsune chapter 1 . 7/20/2010
*hits head on desk bending over to clutch her stomach from laughing so hard*
| Deploringly chapter 1 . 7/5/2010
| Cherry Blossom Bubble Gum chapter 1 . 6/30/2010
I loved it! Kept me laughing the whole time!
| snake and crane chapter 1 . 6/3/2010
ha ha ha *crys with laughter* brill
how did itachi get his hands on a laptop with incredible wireless range
where can i get on of thease?
| Katheodora chapter 1 . 4/13/2010
| Sora Nadeshiko chapter 1 . 2/28/2010
Ha! This was a good one. Next time try to do it with more details about the lemon fic and make sure there's more to giggle about.
| Spartan Ninja chapter 1 . 1/18/2010
Ouch. I am now mentally scarred. Funny though.
| ScribbleWorld chapter 1 . 1/6/2010
haha! Hilarious! I always do wonder what the character's reactions would be if they found out all the ridiculous pairings they're put into...
| Ceri Siracha chapter 1 . 12/19/2009
I love how Sasuke's innocence is SQUASHED LIKE A BUG. Hilarious interpretation of Itachi. Love how Kakashi wrote that fanfic. RUN AWAY FROM THE SCARY FANFICTION!


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Is Qantas giving out free first-class tickets?
Over 130,000 people were fooled by a fake Qantas Facebook campaign
Stunning turnaround: Qantas is profitable again
Following the worst annual loss in its history, Qantas is back in the black thanks to lower fuel costs and huge cost-cutting measures
Qantas cracks down on badly dressed lounge visitors
The Aussie airline says customers may be refused lounge entry if they fail to meet the "smart casual" dress guidelines
What are the world's safest airlines?
AirlineRatings.com's new list highlights the world's 10 safest airlines, while also calling out the ones with the most dismal safety records
Finding the best food in the air... and on the ground
Not many people choose flights based on the quality of an airline's catering -- but those who do should check out Saveur's Culinary Travel Awards
Qantas airliner springs a leak, douses passengers
If you've ever traveled by air, you've probably gotten soaked on an airline ticket. But not like this
How airlines use social media to know you better
New technology from Australian start-up allows corporate clients to search social media by GPS coordinates
Qantas, Emirates partnership launches with incredible Sydney flyover
Here's what travelers can expect from the new "kangaroo route"
Pilots now using iPads to assist their flights
Qantas becomes the first carrier to introduce Boeing's iPad application on 130 aircraft
Qantas ties up with Emirates
The Flying Kangaroo's hub for European flights will be shifting from Singapore
Qantas adds million seats on east-coast flights
Jetstar in on the plan, with extra flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane promising lower prices
Qantas to charter Australia's first commercial flight powered by cooking oil
First biofuel flight will take off on April 13 from Sydney
Qantas and China Eastern team up on new Hong Kong budget airline
Jetstar Hong Kong set for 2013 launch with half-price fares and China focus
China Southern slashes cost of Sydney-London return flights
The new "Canton Route" takes on Qantas' "Kangaroo Route" with a saver's option via Guangzhou
Qantas first to get in-flight movies on iPads
Chocks away for trial of new wireless entertainment system based on Apple tablets
Lucky New Year: 4 near misses for Aussie travelers
Qantas passengers hit the roof, a bungee cord snapped, a croc walked into a living room and sharks –- but all live to tell the story
Qantas adds Hong Kong to A380 route
Aussie airline says sorry with sweet deals and new routes. But you gotta book fast


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|Reviews for Calamity's Breach
| Lah-Lah chapter 41 . 3/25/2015
Love Kohaku/Rin! And I wish I didn't read your story...it's been years since a review. :-(
Awesome nonetheless! Good writing - good job!
| akwardllama chapter 40 . 1/8/2015
Whoa! Mamoruo has a hidden personality who would have thought? I saw the kajuu thing coming a mile away, he was to interested in rin considering his opinions of humans. That and gave off a creepy pedo vibe. I love this story and cannot wait till the next chapter.
| cRaZyGuRl093 chapter 41 . 7/21/2014
I absolutely love this story! RinxKohaku is awesome and the fatherly Sessh love too is wonderful!
| sunshine chapter 41 . 8/18/2013
I have read this story before and remembered why I liked it so much. It has all the elements of a good story, with twists and turns and some well placed misdirection. I really like the interactions between Kagura and Sesshomaru. It is or could have been alternate type ending or side story to the end of the manga or anime. I know you have not updated since 2008 but I hope that maybe you would consider finishing this story because 600 reveiwers can't be wrong about a good story like this
| Devi18 chapter 41 . 8/17/2013
You're a bit like me. Not to say that your talent doesn't exceed my own. In fact you have some of the best writing skills I've seen, not just on this site but in the world of writing.
What I mean by "like me" is that it takes you awhile to finish/update stories. I'm the same, I've been writing my stories for 10 years and I still havent' finished them though I am currently updating and attempting to finish most of my stories before the summer ends.
So I understand how it is to have writers block, or have other writing projects, or have life inturrupt your writing process; but I do hope you come back and finish the story. Because it is a truely beautiful story and I've been reading it off and on over the past 9 years hoping to finish it as well. The story itself is amazing, and I'm amazed at how well you capture each of the characters personality so closely with the anime/manga. The humor is timed perfectly as well, its as if Rumiko Takashi herself were writing this fiction instead of just a fan.
I hope to read the last chapter one day although I admit that it will be sad having known this story for so long.
Happy writing :)
| Grape Icies chapter 41 . 6/16/2013
Hnnnnng. I really don't mean to be a bother but I just found your story and the fact that it hasn't updated and finished literally made me cry. In the beginning, I was a little apprehensive because I'm not a fan of strong angst coming from characters, but I fell in love with your whole story very quickly. You're clever and funny and just have a way with pacing and the development was great and I kill for fanfics like this. :/ I hope I'm not asking for too much when I ask for an ending? :x
| asilentvoice chapter 1 . 5/3/2013
Please update this soon, i've started reading this fanfic in 2008 and im still desperately waiting for an update!
Your loyal reader
| thetamedrose chapter 41 . 3/26/2013
What I think got me to read your story was the beautiful chapter lengths - long and winding, full of plot, imagery, and characters.
The characters themselves - Rin's innocence, Kohaku's self hate, Shippou's protectiveness ... All of it was realistic and the characters were wonderfully developed. Your side stories and how everything built up to the climax - it was amazing.
And need I mention your the versatility of your vocabulary? I have a list of 'Beautiful Words' and reading your story has increased my list.
My heart died a little bit when I saw the last time you updated this fantastic story especially when there's such few chapters left to the ending of this story. So, if possible, could you update soon?
Thank you for such a good read though,
| ceciliablue14 chapter 32 . 12/12/2012
I was loling so hard at sesshomaru's return. I expected it to be like "Oh shit sesshy's back" but instead its like "Lords sesshomaru! SESSHOMARU! LOOOORD SESSHOMARUUUUUU
| Kaytoko chapter 41 . 3/6/2012
I've read this story once before, and as I finished it yet again, I was so disappointed that it wasn't finished! The Rin/Kohaku relations are so real and touching, I want a happy ending for them so badly. You're so so so close, and I'm sure you can agree with me when I say that a story like this deserves its ending. I know how hard it is to come back to a story after not writing on it for so many years, but I'm still holding out that you might come back to finish this fantastic tale. Thanks so much for writing it. :)
| Agrafie chapter 1 . 11/22/2011
Now that your story has hit 600 reviews I think you have to finish it. :)
It really is such a good, action-packed stories and you write all the characters so well.
I know you've got other things to focus on but it would be really nice to give the story the closure it deserves.
| Flames101 chapter 41 . 8/29/2011
I think a lot of us would kill for an update on this story... just saying. :)
| Midnights-AM-Child chapter 1 . 6/9/2011
Damn that was a long chapter. I'm sure you've gotten reviews on that though. It was good though. There was one part of it when Sesshomaru said he'd never seen a gun if this follows the anime he has (Princess Sara's firing squad). But then again, it being a human affair he might not have remembered. I love Sesshomaru's thoughts in this. I can't wait to finish this.
| kichisaburo chapter 41 . 5/7/2011
i love this fanfic a lot! please don't ever forget to update!
| nt1200 chapter 40 . 1/28/2011
U need to finish the story i got so captivated by it 3


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Robert Anthony Vaden (born March 3, 1985) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA Development League. Vaden played college basketball with the Indiana Hoosiers and the UAB Blazers for two years each. After four years in college, he was drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats with the 54th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. After the draft, his draft rights were immediately traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the Thunder did not sign him to a contract. As a result, he went on to play in Italy, Slovakia and in the NBA Development League with the Tulsa 66ers, the D-League team affiliated with the Thunder.


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Criminal Justice System
The United States has the largest prison population of any developed country in the world. A disproportionate number of people in the nation's prisons and jails are low-income, undereducated, low-level, nonviolent people of color with drug convictions. Our system of mass incarceration is due almost entirely to the War on Drugs and its disproportionate focus on low-income, people of color. The system must be reformed so that it is no longer racially and ethnically discriminatory and incorporates more alternatives to incarceration.
Supreme Court Rules that Life Sentences without Parole for Juveniles Are Unconstitutional
May 18, 2010 - Posted by Tyler Lewis
The U.S. Supreme Court held yesterday (6-3) that the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment does not permit the imposition of a life sentence without the possibility of parole for juveniles who commit non-homicide offenses.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines Amended to Include Gender Identity
May 14, 2010 - Posted by Tyler Lewis
The U.S. Sentencing Commission recently adopted changes to the federal sentencing guidelines to permit crimes in which the victim is intentionally selected on the basis of gender identity to be eligible for sentencing enhancements.
Advocates Call for Reforms of Juvenile Justice Law
April 27, 2010 - Posted by The Leadership Conference
Juvenile justice advocates recently told the House Education and Labor Committee that reauthorization of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) must close loopholes that have allowed some states to treat juvenile offenders like adults.
Congress Urged to Allow Former Inmates to Vote in Federal Elections
March 29, 2010 - Posted by The Leadership Conference
Hilary Shelton, director of the NAACP Washington Bureau, recently testified before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties and urged Congress to pass the Democracy Restoration Act.
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Create Commission to Study Criminal Justice System
January 22, 2010 - Posted by The Leadership Conference
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill with substantial bipartisan support yesterday to establish a national commission that will undertake a comprehensive review and recommend key reforms to all areas of the criminal justice system.
The commission's mandate under the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010 is to recommend ways to reduce incarceration rates, reform our nation's drug laws, identify meaningful prisoner re-entry programs, contain costs, improve treatment for the mentally ill, and restore public confidence in the system. After 18 months the 14-member commission would be required to submit its conclusions and recommendations to Congress and the president.
The Democracy Restoration Act: Restoring the Right to Vote to Formerly Incarcerated Citizens
December 14, 2009 - Posted by The Leadership Conference
The American Bar Association, American Civil Liberties Union, the Brennan Center for Justice, the Drug Policy Alliance, and The Sentencing Project are urging Congress to pass legislation that would restore the right to vote in federal elections to formerly incarcerated citizens.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Sentencing Juveniles to Life Without Parole
November 9, 2009 - Posted by The Leadership Conference
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two separate cases to determine whether sentencing juveniles to life in prison without the possibility of parole for non-homicide crimes violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.
Sullivan v. Florida is the case of Joe Sullivan, who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole 20 years ago at the age of 13. Graham v. Florida is the case of Terrance Jamar Graham, who violated parole at age 17 and was sentenced, without a trial, to life without parole. Both cases took place in Florida, one of only six states that have imprisoned juveniles for life without parole for non-homicide offenses.
Many civil rights groups, academics, and social scientists have spoken out against these sentencing practices. Charles Ogletree — who joined in a brief submitted by the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc., in support of Graham and Sullivan — said that the Court should apply the same logic to these case it used to decide Roper v. Simmons, which struck down capital punishment for minors as unconstitutional.
"The same transient qualities of adolescence that the Court relied upon in Roper make it similarly inappropriate to subject a teenager to a permanent punishment of life in prison without parole. It is cruel and inaccurate, as the Court has recognized, to pass a final and irreversible judgment on a person whose character is still forming and undergoing significant changes," Ogletree said.
Proposed Bipartisan Commission Would Examine the U.S. Criminal Justice System
October 23, 2009 - Posted by The Leadership Conference
The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a bill introduced by Sen. Jim Webb, D. Va., that would establish a bipartisan commission to examine the nation's criminal justice system and figure out how to make it more effective and fair.
The commission would be tasked with identifying the system's strengths and weaknesses and making recommendations to Congress about reducing the incarceration rate, lowering crime rates, restructuring our approach to drug policy, improving the treatment of mental illnesses, and other reforms.
Senate Introduces Bill Eliminating Crack/Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
October 15, 2009 - Posted by Tyler Lewis
Sen. Dick Durbin, D. Ill., introduced legislation today that would eliminate the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine, a disparity that has been widely considered to have a discriminatory effect on African Americans and low-income people.
Under current law, defendants convicted for possessing just five grams of crack cocaine – less than the weight of two sugar packets – are subject to a five-year mandatory minimum sentence. Yet, a defendant selling powder cocaine has to be caught selling 100 times – 500 grams – as much to get the same sentence.
The Fair Sentencing Act would raise the trigger for a five-year sentence for a crack cocaine conviction to 500 grams, the same amount that triggers a five-year sentence for a powder cocaine conviction.
Wade Henderson, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, said that the bill "will fix a grave injustice in our nation's criminal justice system."
"Rather than solve our nation's drug trafficking problem, current law has created new problems, wasting valuable federal resources and diminishing respect for law enforcement in minority and low-income communities. We urge Congress to pass this bill quickly and restore basic fairness to our nation's drug laws," Henderson said.
New 'Face the Truth' Campaign Aims to Eliminate Racial and Religious Profiling
September 30, 2009 - Posted by The Leadership Conference
The Rights Working Group recently launched a campaign, "Face the Truth," to eliminate racial and religious profiling.
Profiling is the exclusive reliance on racial, religious, or ethnic characteristics to determine the likelihood that a person committed an act or crime. While profiling is most associated with African Americans, profiling targets people of many races, religions, and ethnicities, such as Arab and Muslim Americans following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Latinos in immigration enforcement, and the Asian Americans following World War II.
The "Face the Truth" campaign's goals include: urging the Department of Justice to revise guidelines regarding profiling loopholes in national security and enforcement, ending immigration enforcement programs that often profile based on race, and pushing Congress to pass the End Racial Profiling Act (ERPA). ERPA would prohibit all law enforcement agencies from racial profiling, require agencies to collect data on the number of stops, searches, and arrests by race and gender, and allow victims of racial profiling to sue local, state or federal authorities. Congress is expected to introduce ERPA later this session.
The campaign will also emphasize the ineffective and illegal nature of profiling, promote communication amongst targeted communities to better fight profiling, and building stronger relationships between law enforcement and their communities.
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Social Justice Brief: A Social Work Perspective on Drug Policy Reform - National Association of Social Workers
Reclaiming Our Rights: Reflections on Racial Profiling in a Post-9/11 America - Rights Working Group (2011)
The Changing Racial Dynamics of the War on Drugs - The Sentencing Project
Innocent and Executed: Four Chapters in the Life and Death of America's Death Penalty - NCADP
A 25-Year Quagmire: The War on Drugs and Its Impact on American Society - The Sentencing Project
Critical Condition: African American Youth in the Justice System (pdf) - Campaign for Youth Justice
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