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Month: February 2013
Fight against online paedo-pornography: to-do and not-to-do list
A case of web-blocking occurred in Italy is re-opening the discussion about what should be done in order to fight efficiently and definively child-pornography in the Internet.
Yesterday 14 February 2013 the Italian police imposed the block of the domain name 25.media.tumblr.com, an archive used for images uploaded on a blogging platform. The decision was taken because of the likely existence of paedo-pornographic content on the website. In Italy there is a specific police agency, the so-called CNCPO (National Centre for the Fight against Online Pedopornography) managing a black list of websites which are deemed to host pedopornographic material. Normally, when the Italian police finds such illicit content in the web, the suspected website is added to the list and ISPs are immediately notified to block access to the related domain. The police agency operates straight on the basis of evidences, without previous court authorisation, however subsequent jurisdictional review is always admitted.
In the case at stake, it is clear that the blocking measure had overreaching effects, because access has been denied to any kind of content existing on the platform. People holding or looking for licit content got into troubles and did not have a clear and manageable procedure to disable the block. Even now, while writing the present post and people are discussing in the Internet how to circumvent the block, it is not clear yet whether the block has been finally resolved.
This event, and the related confusion caused in the Italian market, seems to be an interesting opportunity for a general re-thinking of the overall matter.
Child-pornography is an horrible crime and when occurring in the Internet shall be addressed via effective and secure repressive measures. In this respect, European ISPs have been longly claiming that website-blocking is not an appropriate instrument, because it can be easily circumvented through specific technologies available in the market at cheap prices. In other words, web-blocking does not work with respect to people seriosuly committed to watch and exchange paedo-pornographic content (i.e. paedophiles and other criminals), while it may works for people accidentally and unintentionally falling onto such material (children, teachers, families and so on). In addition, web-blocking involve collateral and problematic damages, such as blocking access to licit content uploaded in the same website.
The only effective way to fight child pornography in the Internet consists in removing illicit content at the source, i.e. deleting the original files hosted in the servers. Such measure permits to definitively destroy paedo-pornographic content in the web and also to get closer to the criminals making use or profit of it. In comparison to that, web-blocking is just like putting the garbage under the carpet.
And so, why police and many politicians, in Italy but also abroad, insist so much with web-blocking rather than hosting removal?
Web-blocking appears to be an easy solution for the police, because it consists in just sending (normally via fax) an order to the ISPs to block access to a website. Politicians claim to have taken measures against an horrible phenomenon. Citizens and electors may have the perception that the problem has been finally solved, because the paedo-pornographic content apparently disappeared. However and unfortunately, such horrible content is still online and accessible, as explained above.
To sum up, only content removal works effectively, however it requires better organization, because, in case the illicit content is hosted abroad, policies and authorities of different countries must be able to cooperate promptly and effectively. Statistics show that paedopornographic content is mostly hosted within the EU or in the US, therefore improved international cooperation is needed and should be possible.
The recent European Directive 2011/92/EU of 13 December 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography reflects the suggested approach. Pursuant to its article 25(1), Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure the prompt removal of web pages containing or disseminating child pornography hosted in their territory and to endeavour to obtain the removal of such pages hosted outside of their territory.
In addition to that, as a faculty and not as an obligation (article 25(2) Member States may also enforce web-blocking, subject however to a number of safeguards.
Directive 2011/92/EU must be transposed into national law by Member States, including Italy, by the end of 2013.
Beside Italy, fight against child pornography in the Internet is addressed in major European countries in various means.
In France a recent legislation (so-called Loppsi law of February 2011)requires ISPs to block access, immediately and without a court order, to sites included on a blacklist set up by an ad hoc agency. Notably, since 2008 ISPs were committed, by way of a voluntarily agreement, to block websites containing paedophile content (and other illicit material such as content related to terrorism and racial hatred).
In United Kingdom the solution is similar, however it is managed by way of self-regulation. A private body, the Internet Watch Foundation, runs a child sexual abuse blacklist on the basis of which ISPs block access to those websites (on a voluntary basis).
In Germany the measures to be taken consist in content removal, since the 2010 law on combating child pornography (focussing on website blocking) was repealed in 2011.
Also in Spain the repression against paedo-pornographic content consists in hosting removal. There were initiatives, in the Parliament and also in the public opinion, to address the problem also via other means, however to time no further legislation has been adopted.
Europe: no continent for copyright reform
The European Union seems to produce plenty of initiatives and ideas in the area of copyright in the digital world. Recently, an unusual team consisting of 3 European commissioners (Barnier, Kroes and Vassiliou) set out the actions to ensure that copyright framework stays fit for purpose in the digital environment. A communication adopted in late December 2012 identified the areas of analysis, debate and (possibly) solutions to be discussed with stakeholders: cross-borders barriers; user-generated content; audiovisual and culturale heritage; text and data mining. In parallel, the European Commission will work on its on-going review of the EU copyright framework, based on market studies and impact assessment and legal drafting work, with a view to a decision in 2014 whether to table the resulting legislative reform proposals.
The problem with such initiatives is that they represent the umpteenth "problems setting" exercise in a digital world which is running and changing faster than the heads of Brussels believe. Instead of a clear an immediate action, the Commission is engaging in continued analyses over the digital sector with the aim to collect best practices, encourage voluntarily agreements and eventually come out with some proposals. Since this process may be completed only at the end of the 5-years mandate (2014), then it will up to the new Commission (in 2015) to eventually act. But the new Commission will not be bound by the mere proposals suggested by the former one (unless a formal proposal is tabled and approved before the end of the mandate, which is very unlikely).
In other words, while the debate is going on, concrete results are unlikely to occur in a reasonable time. This is really disappointing, since the need to reform the copyright in the online environment is urgent and old, as it was already invoked and identified in due time by many stakeholders (and in fact there is a mention thereof even in the European Digital Agenda in 2010). The question is why an entire Commission's mandate (2010-2014) was not sufficient to provide a solution. There are many reasons for that and in fact the answer is complex.
Firstly, one should consider that the competence for a copyright reform became a matter for internal confrontation within the offices of the Commission. Thus, the involvement of 3 European commissioners in the same project reflect tensions and search for a compromise. Mr. Barnier, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, remains cleary competent for the copyright reform, however this power must be split with others now, although on the basis of a vagous political agreement rather than on a clear distribution of competences. In general, a decision-maker would never be happy about such a solution: however, if there is some resistance to take a decision, then this complex architecture may become an alibi.
Secondly, since the start of Barnier's mandate in 2010, his offices have been permanently and strongly lobbied by the copyright industry aiming at solving the problems of the digital market with the unique instrument of repression. According to copyright industry, piracy is the main problem to address in the digital economy and therefore repressive measures are justified, such as: internet filtering; website blocking; Internet disconnection; consumers' fines; public pillory; and so on. The Barnier's offices have never been too keen to follow this path, also considering the opposite view (and analysis) of consumers, civil society and telecom industry. However, since the copyright industry is the natural constituency of DG Internal Market, the offices tried to convince the telco industry and other concerned stakeholders to enforce on a voluntarily basis some of repressive measures recommended by the copyright holders. The idea did not work out, however: consumers associations did not join the discussion (they likely felt a trap), while the telco industry refused to sign agreements which would create obligations and liabilities not envisaged in the relevant European directives. The civil society was never really involved in the debate.
Thirdly, an unexpected court tsunami dramatically changed the balance of the debate. Between 2011 and 2012 the Cort of Justice of the European Union destroyed the legal paradise of the copyright industry. With the Sabam/ Scarlet and Sabam Netlog cases the European judges decided that repressive measures, such as filtering for instance, are in general disproportionate, contrary to privacy principles and fundamental rights in general, and also illegal vis-à-vis the freedom of business of the telecom operators. Such new jurisprudence completely unbalanced the debate: the copyright industry, which for long time have been attacking on the basis that repression is the solution for everything, had to step back and it started a positions defensive war. Thus, since repression was not possible anylonger, they decided to resist at any cost against any other proposal, including the reform of copyright.
Finally: the panic, i.e. the ACTA and the ITU debates on Internet copyright and Internet freedom. Irrespective of the merits of these treaties, it became clear that such matters are politically sensitive and politicians must be very prudent when proposing regulations. ACTA failed because the initial untrasparent negotiations constituted an original sin which was never cleaned up, even when the last versions of the treaty had solved most of the reasons of concerns. The same lack of transparency of procedures as well as clarity of intentions was the cause of the collapse of the ITU agreements in Dubai in December 2012. The European Commission learned the lesson and became very prudent.
All the above give us a key of comprehension of the current scenario. While a structural rethinking of copyright for the digital sector is urgently needed, as it is clear since years, Barnier does not seem adamant to complete his term with a reform. The new wave of analyses, studies and workshops, about problems and possible solutions (which have been partially already debated in the past) are legitimate but may also become instrumental to delay decisions. Kroes is taking part to this exercise because she needs to show care for her stakeholders (telcos and Internet users), while she is reinforcing her competences and profile. Mrs Vassiliou, bringing the cultural diversity as a valuable resource of the EU but also as an alibi for not going too far, completes the family picture.


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Alitalia and Etihad Airways joint pavilion opens at Expo Milano 2015
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Alitalia and Etihad Airways on Friday opened their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 that both airlines are Official Global Carriers of Expo Milano 2015. The Expo Milano 2015 takes place under the theme of 'Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life' until 31 October. A total of 20 million visitors are expected to attend from across the world over the six-month period, with Alitalia and Etihad Airways' pavilion serving as a highlight of the Expo experience.
Alitalia and Etihad Airways' two-story pavilion has a prime location next to Palazzo Italia and measures 1,150 square meters. The ground floor is open to all visitors and includes a Social Hub, which provides a multimedia experience around the theme of 'Connecting the World Journey', using cutting-edge technology and large interactive screens.
Another highlight of the ground floor is the Imagination Lounge, where several daily cooking demonstrations will be conducted by celebrity chefs, including Italy's Gabriele Rubini, famously known as Chef Rubio, and the UAE's Chef Khulood Atiq. Both are successful chefs, best-selling authors and television stars, with a loyal following in their home countries and abroad. Chef Khulood is also an Emirati culinary consultant for Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).
In addition, two fully operational flight simulators will allow visitors with a passion for commercial aviation, aircraft and travel to test their pilot skills, while children will be entertained in the Kids Area, which is packed with interactive games, an augmented reality experience, and a 360° Collective Map with Oculus Rift technology, allowing youngsters to discover the world as they have never seen it before.
The first floor includes an exclusive lounge, where top Alitalia and Etihad Airways clients and selected guests can relax in a luxurious and comfortable environment, and experience the airlines' award-winning products first hand. Professional chefs will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets in the dining area, and a meeting room will also be available for private business meetings.
As Official Global Carriers of Expo Milano 2015, Alitalia and Etihad Airways will also play a key role in bringing visitors to the event, with an estimated eight million attendees travelling to the event by air. The airlines offer the best network to accommodate these visitors and, together with their partners, connect with over 850 destinations worldwide, surpassing those offered by any other competitor.
Since October 2014, Alitalia and Etihad Airways have each been operating an Airbus A330-200 aircraft with a unique Expo Milano 2015 livery, carrying the event's 'Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life' message to leading business and leisure markets worldwide.

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About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Glasgow G51 4TF Royal Alexandra Hospital / General Surgery Royal Alexandra Hospital General Surgery PA2 9PN Royal Hospital for Children (Glasgow) / Ear, Nose & Throat Royal Hospital for Children (Glasgow) Ear, Nose & Throat Glasgow G51 4TF
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My Daughter had both her tonsils and adenoids removed from out patients at Royal Hospital for sick children recently. She stayed over night then discharged the following morning as normal with instructions. As expected my daughter wasn't herself, although she managed this well with regular painkillers administered.
On day 5 as advised, my daughter had a rough time, however instead of again progressing after day 5, she continued to deteriorate.
I contacted the number on the letter which was for ward 1E where she had spent the night. They got an ENT consultant to call me back. After a discussion on the phone the consultant advised they would be happy to re admit my daughter due to lack of eating,drinking and pain. They asked however if I was able to try manage this at home to keep my daughter comfortable, which of course I done. They advised if she did not start to improve that I could bring her straight up.
I also took her to our local GP that day, where she was prescribed antibiotics as a precaution due to pain.
We managed this a further day, although she continued to be in pain. At 7 days post op my daughter was still in pain, up throughout night, barely eating or drinking.
With no painkillers able to be given as max dose already administered, along antibiotics given. I again contacted the number on the discharge letter for ward 1E. I spoke to the nurse on charge who advised me to bring my daughter to A&E, she advised to contact NHS24 before I done so to have her details on system to try help her be seen quicker.
Following the instructions from the nurse I done all of the above. Shortly after the call, I was then contacted from a team member from the Queen Elizabeth who advised me her team leader had requested she call me and advise there was a 2hour wait due to them being busy, she then asked me to redirect to RAH Paisley. Obviously I advised that the hospital I was trying to attend suited my daughter better under the circumstances, but still agreed to go to RAH as requested.
Upon arriving at the RAH, I was not the only one redirected here. So after over an hour wait whilst Dr's changed shift had a break etc, we were finally seen.
Only to be advised as soon as I sat down that the Dr didn't understand why I had been redirected to RAH as they couldn't offer help! They then proceeded to call the hospital that had diverted me else where. The receiving surgeon for ENT on shift advised, after 7days post op they wouldn't offer my daughter any further pain relief only offering a spray.
I felt this was a useless prescription as at 1am no chemist was open and the RAH Dr advised they do not stock it. I purchased the nearest thing I could for this from my local Asda store once we left.
I am by no means a paranoid mother. My other daughter has had her tonsils removed too, which was nothing compared to this. We have also spent weeks in hospital with her for much more serious matters. So we are by no means unable to manage a distressing situation.
However when my daughter is suffering with the pain she was, no pain relief giving her the relief she badly needed and being passed from pillar to post. I am by far less than impressed.
We have only just managed to get my daughter on recovery 11days post op! Everyone handles surgery and pain different, I completely understand this, but I think to dismiss her over the phone was disgusting, to be sent from the "super hospital " to a hospital unable to provide the care that my daughter needed is just a joke!
Yes she is now recovering, but that's thanks to us as her parents, no sleep and barley eating has not done her or us any good. Her recovery may have been quicker had she been given the support from the professionals, that in my opinion as her mother she did require.
To feel that I have to complain for the miss treatment of my daughter is horrible. But I believe if I don't speak up this could lead to other problems for other patients in the future.
Response from Coral Brady, Business & Admin Manager, Women & Children's Services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 10 months ago
Dear Worried Mum 2017,
I am so sorry to hear of your daughters' experience, it sounds as though she has had a very difficult and uncomfortable time recently.
With your agreement, I would like to investigate the concerns you have shared with our clinical teams, with the aim of reviewing our post-discharge arrangements, and our communications during out of hours admissions.
If you are happy for me to do this, please can you contact me on email@example.com.
Thank you so much for taking the time to get in touch and I hope to hear from you.
Kind regards
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"This is a great recipe for lima beans when you don't want just the normal ones. If at all possible, look for danish blue cheese, which has a slightly milder flavor and is heavily laced with the greenish-blue veins."
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- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans, thawed
- 1⁄4 cup celery, chopped
- 1⁄8 cup onion, chopped
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 1⁄4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (preferably Danish blue cheese)
- 1⁄8 cup pimentos, diced and drained
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Combine the lima beans, celery, and onion in amedium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
- Return bean mixture to the stove and stir in sour cream and cheese. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the cheese melts (do not boil). Stir in the pimento. Sprinkle with the bacon. Serve immediately.
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Encaustic PaintingSupport: Encaustic paperSize: 8×10Tools: hot plate, iron, hot air gun, stylusMedium: wax and powder
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Thank you very much JDNarts!! :))
This has a wondrful magical quality to it! I'd be interested to know how you add the powder. What sort of powder do you use and do you heat it and mix it with the wax? I love the effect you get.
Thanks so much Maria!!! I would be happy to share this technique!!! Is there a place in the Encaustic group to do so? Or shall I do it under this picture?xoxoxo
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like an alien landscape of a multitude of forms, like the universe unfolding in a mass of swirls, colours, shapes… incredible :)
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Minutes of Dumaguete Node meeting
July 27, 2011 at Mel's Cafe
7 to 9.45pm
Present: Gilbert, Melvin, Arlene, Esther, Frans, Jude
The turnout of most of the members including Jude who took the busride of 1 ½ hrs to be with us was greeted with high spirits.
We went through the salient points of the Mission Mode. Frans asked the group, if you say YES, what is the meaning of your YES. So one by one we shared why he/she joined MISSION.
MELVIN: A belief in values and promoting self sustaining communities inspired him to say YES. If one word would suffice, then HOPE is that word.
ARLENE: Her search for a better way to raise children inspired her to join a COLESCO conference 5 yrs ago which led to her taking a Waldorf teacher training course. It is recognizing something bigger and also a time to give back. In MISSION one finds a group with the same motivation. Feeling, working, hoping with like minds.
FRANS: For a long time he has been "looking for the handle" which is not easy to find in groups. This is not for a personal cause but for society in general. To go forward…to express in a group, the building of better communities. A deep respect for everyone in whatever calibre the person is. And so with bamboo, a sometimes neglected and considered lowly source of building material, very much ignored…Frans wants to change that and bring back to bamboo the respect that it deserves for itself and as a source o building material.
GILBERT: There are problems in our communities, in our nation. There is a sense of urgency in that if we do not move, these dark forces will overpower. MISSION is a group that "thinks like me". We need to awaken and move together. He quotes " In order to have economic prosperity, we need a political transformation, in order to have a political transformation we need a cultural revolution, in order to have a cultural revolution, we need spiritual transformation"
JUDE: He talks of waking up one morning to share a dream and find others to share with. Others that are going the same direction. The "cell" in him is jumping from excitement of the possibilities to work together. We are united in our hearts.
ESTHER: coming to live here from Europe and asking many questions (what happened to our forests? Why is there garbage in the rivers?), she wants to be with a movement for societal change. MISSION's thrusts inspired her to join. Being and working together with like minded people.
Having shared our feelings on why we are saying YES, we felt a wonderful bond.
The Dumaguete Node has now 6 members. Esther to inform Tammy in Manila so that these members can all be linked to the national through email.
It is clear to all that the website need editing. The member descriptions, an inclusion of Gilbert's rice farmer initiative, Esther's vermiculture and herb plants, etc. Arlene volunteered to connect to Jagat for these edits. Everyone to email Arlene their suggestions. The possibility for Jude to help "manage" the Dumaguete website was mentioned.
Having Sheila and Jagat over in early September. The center point being the League of Mayors monthly meeting. Next possible date is September 7, Wednesday. Silliman, Foundation U, St. Paul, NORSU, ACSAT. Frans mentioned the religious community.
Gilbert with Theresa expressed his wish to participate. Arlene too. Jude is going to a beekeeping workshop in Asturias, Cebu a week before and would not be able to. Melvin will check into his schedule.
The meeting
adjourned at 9.45pm.
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I love yogurt, and eat it nearly every morning for breakfast, so I would love to find a local source. I usually buy Stonyfield Farms yogurt, which is actually relatively local (Londonberry, NH). I recently picked up a booklet about Massachusetts dairy farms at Whole Foods, but the only one mentioned that produces yogurt is Sidehill Farms in Ashfield, MA, which is about twice as far away as Londonberry, NH (I am in Newton). According to the Sidehill Farms website, their yogurt isn't sold anywhere much closer to me, either.
Does anyone know of any other local dairy farms that make yogurt? I might start making my own yogurt from local milk, but last time I tried I was less than thrilled with the results.


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My cheeks are burning from cold cause I couldn't wait till I was home to eat it, my stomach is sore from eating too quickly and my feet are sore from waiting for it, but wow are crunchy Chinese pancakes ever AMAZING!!! http://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Quebec/... People if you're in the area get them! It's the item at the topmost left on the menu, something starts with a J. $5.49 tx.incl.
I can't fault the amount of time I waited (20 minutes I think?) cause it seemed to be the opening night of the restaurant and it was packed and hectic. But SO worth it. If you like a combination of soft thin eggy pancake with fresh coriander painted with three kinds of umami-packed sauce and then wrapped around a shatteringly crisp piece of wafer-thin fried dough then this is for you.
You can see them make them in the window too, that's what drew me in, I had walked past a time or two in the past few days and seen it before it opened, and then when I saw it was open and packed with people I glanced in, and saw the guy painting some sort of sauce on a pancake and then wrapping it around something crispy I knew I had to try it. Just one of those things that you KNOW will be good when you see it.
I had heard of soft pancakes wrapped around crispy fried dough served as street food in China and always wanted to try it and finally got to for the first time :D
I'm gonna bring everyone I can there this weekend to try the rest of the stuff on the menu. Another reason why I LOVE living in this neighborhood!
Unfortunately I don't have a photo cause my camera battery was dead but I'll take some when I go this weekend.


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Posting Date 2017-08-12T10:29:53-0400
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The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of locally authentic hotels and resorts from around the world. Our hotel teams curate the world's most enriching and desirable destination experiences. Our mission is to guide our guests, these seasoned travelers on transformative journeys that touch their spirits, enrich their lives and create lasting memories. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling and a desire to provide genuine, personalized, and anticipatory service, then we invite you to join us on our journey and explore a career with The Luxury Collection.
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Inspect guest rooms, public areas, pool, etc. after being cleaned by Housekeeper to ensure quality standards. Run sold room reports, verify room status, determine discrepant rooms, prioritize room cleaning, and update status of departing guest rooms. Assist Housekeeping management in managing daily activities. Act as a liaison to coordinate the efforts of Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Laundry. Document and resolve issues with discrepant rooms with the Front Desk. Prepare, distribute, and communicate changes in assignment sheets/workboards. Communicate issues to next shift. Complete required paperwork. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
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Cage Warriors building another strong card for CWFC 53 in Glasgow, Scotland. Alers vs. Salovaara for the 145lbs titles, Invicta's Joanne Calderwood in action, and some great Euro matchups.
Always well matched fights, and always streamed live on MMA Junkie!
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Cage Warriors 53 Fight Card
Featherweight Title
Jim Alers vs. Joni Salovaara
Mats Nilsson vs. Chris Scott
James Doolan vs. James Pennington
Joanne Calderwood vs. Sally Krumdiack
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Trail Blazers Vs. Pelicans Preview
March 14, 2014
By TAYLOR BECHTOLD
Even with their full lineup, the Portland Trail Blazers haven't been able to pull out a win during a challenging road swing.
Now they'll have to find a way to salvage one in the finale without their All-Star forward.
With LaMarcus Aldridge expected to miss at least two games, Portland will try to snap a four-game losing streak Friday night when it visits Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Blazers (42-23) suffered a big loss in the third quarter of a 103-90 defeat Wednesday when Aldridge drove the lane and collided with San Antonio's Aron Baynes before landing hard on his left hip and lower back.
"When a guy takes a tough fall like that, when you're airborne, you just don't know what can happen when you land," coach Terry Stotts said.
While X-rays came back negative, Portland announced via Twitter on Thursday that an MRI confirmed a lower back contusion. Aldridge, averaging team highs of 23.4 points and 11.1 rebounds, will also sit out Sunday against visiting Golden State before being re-evaluated next week.
The Blazers won four of five while Aldridge sat out because of a left groin strain last month. Dorell Wright started in Aldridge's place, averaging 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds.
Portland also will be without reserve guard Mo Williams (strained right hip) for at least two weeks as it tries to end the trip on a positive note following losses to Dallas, Houston, Memphis and San Antonio.
The injuries certainly won't help the Blazers get back on track offensively after averaging 100.0 points - 7.2 below their season mark - during their longest slide of the season.
"I would say it's the most adversity that we've had to go against as a team," guard Damian Lillard told the Blazers' official website. "With losing LA and Mo being out, four losses in a row for the first time. It's a really tough stretch."
Lillard could step up since he averaged 27.2 points without Aldridge last month. The All-Star scored 29 in each of the first two meetings against New Orleans, with the home team winning each time.
Following an eight-game losing streak, the Pelicans (26-38) had won three in a row before getting outscored 9-0 in the final 3:22 of Wednesday's 90-88 home loss to Memphis.
"The last few minutes we could not get anything," said Davis after New Orleans scored 31 in the second half. "We couldn't run a play."
Davis continued his recent surge with 29 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks while making 9 of 14 shots. He's averaged 29.5 points and 14.0 boards over his last four games.
The All-Star forward had 27 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks as the Pelicans outscored Aldridge and the Blazers 68-32 in the paint en route to a 110-108 home win Dec. 30. His career 20.4 scoring average against Portland is his third-highest versus any opponent.
After averaging 118.3 points on 51.4 percent shooting during its win streak, New Orleans shot 41.3 percent Wednesday and missed 14 of 18 3-pointers with Tyreke Evans and Eric Gordon sidelined due to illness. Both are questionable to return Friday.
Evans hit the go-ahead jumper with 1.2 seconds left to beat the visiting Blazers in December after scoring 21 in a 110-107 loss at Portland nine days earlier. He's averaged 23.6 points in five games this month.
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Joshua | 2007
A successful, young Manhattan family is torn apart by the machinations of Joshua, their eight-year-old prodigy, when his newborn baby sister comes home from the hospital.
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The tale of Brad and Abby Cairn, perfect Manhattan parents in a perfect Manhattan apartment whose perfect life begins to crack after the birth of their second child Lily. Shortly after Lily arrives home, a dark side of prodigy son Joshua slowly begins to reveal itself.


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Mentorship is not actually a real word, it's just a combination of the words 'mentoring' and 'relationship', and indicates a relationship in which there is at least one mentor and one mentee. That's great… but what does mentorship mean to me?
I've loved the idea of mentorship since I was formally introduced to it about four years ago through the Woodsworth First Year Mentorship Program, a program that I remained a part of for three years. As a mentor, I enjoyed being the person that my mentees came to for guidance or advice – I felt that it made their transition process into university a lot less intimidating (or I hope it did!). My next experience with mentorship came when I created the Veg Club mentorship program with the goal of supporting students transitioning into a veg* lifestyle. Being a program coordinator gave me a unique perspective of mentorship because I had to develop the program based on the goals that students had coming into the mentoring relationships – I learned that a lot of the mentees were simply looking for someone to listen to them, and to share their stories with them. Beyond these experiences, I never really sat down and thought about mentorship and what it meant to me – I kind of just went along with the structure of the programs I was a part of.
To be honest, I didn't feel like I began developing an accurate understanding of mentorship until around the time I started my internship here at the Mentorship Resource Centre. To be more specific, I had a bit of a lightbulb moment when I was facilitating a workshop for peer mentors about one-on-one communication. As we were chatting about active listening and blockers to effective communication, I realized that these are values that all healthy relationships should, and probably already do, have. Qualities that create ideal mentoring relationships, such as active listening, empathy, and emotional support, are also those that contribute to positive and healthy relationships between friends and family.
So what is it about the "mentor" aspect that sets it apart from other types of relationships? After reflecting on this quite a bit, I came to the conclusion that mentoring relationships are unique because they involve:
- Reciprocal learning experiences – the best mentoring relationships happen when both the mentor and the mentee learn and grow.
- Sharing of stories/experiences – both the mentor and the mentee have experiences to share: this is where the learning and growth happens.
- Guidance vs. advising – it's a more beneficial learning experience to simply guide mentees through their thinking processes, rather than provide direct advice on what to do.
These qualities can definitely be present in all relationships, which made me realize that mentorship can happen outside of a formal program, in our everyday lives with friends, family, and colleagues. However, just because mentorship can happen in every relationship, that doesn't mean it actually does. This led me to make two conclusions:
- Everybody is a mentee. Everybody always has something to learn. Every conversation has the potential to lead to learning and growth, and holds the opportunity to strengthen relationships.
- Everybody has the potential to be a mentor. It is not always everybody's intention to enter into a relationship or conversation with the goal of guiding the process of learning and growth in one's self and in another person; until it is, it is not a mentorship.
So maybe the reason that mentorship is not always present is because it is not necessarily everyone's goal to enter a relationship with the intention to learn and grow; this might be something that people unintentionally reserve for more formal mentorship experiences, such as those within a program.
Mentorship can potentially happen anywhere and occur in any relationship, and I would go so far as to say that it is just as important as mentorship that happens within a formal program. However, though there are common themes that thread through peoples' different perceptions of mentorship, it is a very subjective experience. Stay tuned for my post next week where I will show you just how diverse mentorship experiences can be by sharing with you a few stories from students, staff, and faculty!
Mentorship Week at U of T runs February 8 – 12, 2016. Follow #UofTMentorMoments for more information about events, contests and giveaways.


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Crafty Cable Management Using Everyday Household Items
We post lots of tips for keeping your cables organized, but like most cleaning tasks, this one is best dealt with using multiple solutions. Combine our favorite DIY cable management techniques below and keep your cables organized and untangled for good, without spending a dime.
1. Bread Ties
Use bread tags to identify what each of your cables are for. You can even go as far as printing labels for the tags with a label maker, though writing on them with Sharpies works just fine, too.
2. Bike Tubes
Small portions of old bike tubes work much better than rubber bands for holding excess cable wire. Larger mountain bike tubes work a little better for this, but road bike tubes work fine, too. Chop up the tubes that have been punctured a few too many times to ride.
3. Binder Clips
Use binder clips at the edge of your workspace to keep cables from slipping away when your devices are unplugged. You don't have to use black ones--get colorful clips or silver clips to match your decor at places like Target.
4. Artwork
If cables still need to cross your desk, try hiding them with some propped up pieces of art and framed photos. This one will also save your walls from holes!
5. Use Color
In addition to labels, we also like to use different colored cables for different devices, like Jucies, a successfully funded Kickstarter which should soon be available as a purchasable solution. Color-coding is such a fast and easy way to visually distinguish a mess of cables. You can buy colorful cables for areas like your home theater for next to nothing at MonoPrice, or dye them yourself using this guide.
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Job Competition, Crowding Out, And Unemployment Fluctuations
This paper attempts to determine the factors generating the persistence of unemployment over the business cycle. The observations show that the total unemployment rate is highly persistent, and that the persistence of the unemployment rate of unskilled workers is higher than that of skilled workers. To account for these observations, the paper develops a framework that features search frictions. Individuals are either high educated or low educated, and firms post two types of vacancies: the complex, which can be matched with the high educated, and the simple, which can be matched with the high and the low educated. On-the-job search for a complex occupation is undertaken by the high educated in simple occupations. A negative aggregate technological shock induces the high educated unemployed to compete with the low educated by increasing their search intensity for simple vacancies. As the high educated occupy simple vacancies, they crowd out the low educated into unemployment. This downgrading of jobs in a cyclical downturn, or the increase in the labor input of the high educated in simple occupations, and the subsequent crowding out of the low educated into unemployment, provide a possible explanation for unemployment persistence.
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Here is the SmallLaw guide for what to do if you are too busy.
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There are so many bills SmallLaw attorneys are on the hook for that a financial hiccup can be devastating.
Don't be so excited about getting drunk and disappointed tonight that you forget to make your New Year's resolutions. If you don't have any yet and you're in SmallLaw, columnist Gary J. Ross is here to help.
Free booze combined with the prospect of mingling with vulnerable potential clients can prove irresistible to a hungry attorney still getting used to the street.
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Lisa Rinna took to her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills blog this week to explain why she filled in Kyle Richards on her chat with Brandi Glanville about Kim Richards following the disaster that was poker night. Blech!! I know the housewives are contractually obligated to blog about the show, but enough already! I am so over the drama between Kim and Brandi and Kyle and Lisa.
Lisa said she knew Kyle was "in need of someone to talk to" about Kim.
"I am just as sick of this topic as all of you are," shared Lisa, "but at this point, it was quite evident to me that Kim's "best friend" had decided to fill her in on the conversation we had over lunch but conveniently left out her entire role in the conversation. One would assume that Brandi realized she'd spoken of Kim in a way that would upset her, so she lumped the whole conversation on me. Brandi needed me to be the bad guy in order to keep Kim from being mad at her, too."


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Nancy Pelosi, a former Democratic Speaker of the House, once said that "we have to pass [Obamacare] so that you can find out what is in it." It turns out she was wrong. The Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010. But four in ten Americans still say they don't understand how it will affect them. And judges can't figure out what it means, either. On July 22nd two appeals courts offered utterly contradictory interpretations. In Halbig v Burwell, a three-judge panel in Washington, DC ruled that Obamacare does not empower the government to offer subsidies to Americans who buy health insurance through federal exchanges. A couple of hours later, a panel in Virginia took the opposite view.


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The Madison County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:
Arrest: On March 17, deputy Danny Bennett was working a license checkpoint on Garnett Ward Road, Hull, when he saw a small red car pull into a driveway, turn around and leave. He stopped the car and arrested Lira Ange Jimenez, 22, of Willis Glen Road, Hull for being an unlicensed driver.
Burglary: On March 17, deputy David Kidd was dispatched to a home on Buddy Moore Road, Hull, where a woman said her daughter came home about 5:40 p.m. and found the front and garage doors open. The home was checked and no one was inside. Nothing was found to be missing from the home.
Arrest: On March 17, deputy David Kidd was working a license checkpoint on McCurley Road, Hull, when he had to tell the driver of a Chevrolet Cavalier several times to stop. Kidd smelled alcohol in the car and saw open cans of Natural Light beer. The man tried to get out before putting the car into park, and it lurched forward. Once the car was in park, Wesley Adam Staton, 35, exited and Kidd saw a baggy containing a white substance in the passenger seat. Staton refused to take an alcohol test, and he said the baggy must have been left by his friend who recently had gotten out of the car. The substance tested positive for cocaine. Staton of Danielsville was arrested for DUI, having an open container and possession of cocaine.
Dispute: On March 17, deputy Douglas Martin responded about 9 p.m. to a dispute between two brothers on Miller McElreath Road, Danielsville. The brothers live adjacent to each other and share the same water well. On this night, one brother cut off the water to the other brother's house. The victim went to investigate and was assaulted by the suspect who was allegedly armed with a baseball bat. Martin did not see any apparent injuries on the man. The suspect, who has a reputation for violence, came at the victim so he swung a cane in self defense. Both men were informed how to take out warrants.
Arrests: On March 17, deputy Douglas Martin was dispatched about 4 a.m. to Watson Mill State Park in Carlton for a report of a vehicle partially submerged in the river. Martin and deputy Gary Floyd arrived and found the front end of a van in the river, but no one was inside. The van had a drive-out tag from Tiny Town Used Cars, so Martin drove to that business just outside Carlton. There he found the glass door to the sales office knocked out and evidence of the office being rummaged through. The number "420" was spray painted on the wall. The owner was contacted, and he determined that a Honda station wagon and a Pontiac van had been stolen. Deputies then looked at the video from a security camera, and it showed a Crown Victoria drive up and several teenagers get out and break into the business. The video was clear, and one of the teens quickly was identified. Sheriff Clayton Lowe said this led deputies to the suspects who were arrested for the burglary and theft. They were identified as Gregory Mulligan, 17, Christopher Sorrow, 18, and Amber Gunter, 17, all of Hillwood Circle, Danielsville. Two juveniles, ages 15 and 16, were unidentified.
Arrest: On March 18, Lt. Steve Gary was dispatched to Brush Creek subdivision, where a 1995 GMC Yukon was parked at the entrance. Gary noticed the driver was trying to start the engine. Angela Miller Rogers, 39, of Diamond Hill Colbert Road, Colbert, said she ran out of gas. Gary could smell alcohol, so he asked her to step out of the car. Although she questioned this, she did get out and was unsteady on her feet. Two other deputies arrived, and she used a profanity to describe the youngest deputy. Inside the vehicle, Gary found four cans of Natural Light and four more in her pocketbook. Rogers was arrested for DUI and for having an uninsured vehicle.
Theft: On March 18, deputy Gary Floyd was dispatched to a home on Charlie Bolton Road, Hull, where a woman said her nephew took her van without permission. John Tanksley, 31, of Hull had come to the house asking her son to take him to Athens to get drugs, but the son refused. Later that night, they heard the van start up and leave. A warrant was secured, and Tanksley later was arrested for theft.
Theft: On March 19, deputy Jason Luke was dispatched to Cheek Pulliam Road where an air-conditioning unit and copper coil was removed from a warehouse.
Arrest: On March 19, deputy Donald Carr, along with deputies Gary Fowler and Scott Pulliam went to a home on Georgia Highway 106, Hull, to serve two felony warrants on a suspect. A woman came to the door and told them that the suspect, who was her son, was not at home. She allowed the deputies to come inside and check, and Carr saw a set of scales, which can be used to weigh drugs, on the woman's bedroom dresser. He checked under a mattress and found a plastic bag containing marijuana. Darlene Lynn Parrish, 42, was arrested for possession of marijuana. Richard Karhoff, 52, who also was at the house, was arrested after it was determined he was wanted on a warrant from Oglethorpe County.
Arrests: On March 19, deputy Donald Carr was driving on Hudson River Church Road about 11:20 a.m. when a Pontiac Grand Prix approached him at 65 mph. He stopped the car and immediately smelled marijuana. A search of the car revealed containers of marijuana weighing more than 2 ounces. There also were pieces of marijuana throughout the vehicle. The driver, Danielle Renee Collins, 24, of Haggard Drive, Danielsville was arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, speeding and having an uninsured car. Jimmy David Collins, 31, was arrested on the drug charge as well. Carr also seized $751 in cash.
Burglary: On March 19, deputy Scott Pulliam was dispatched to Hannah Heights Court, Hull where someone knocked several holes in the rooms of a vacant house. Pulliam received information that about six young people were seen at the house.
Arrest: On March 19, deputy Timothy Nix stopped a car that failed to stop for a stop sign on U.S. Highway 29 and Old Danielsville Road. Antonio Wilkerson, 30, of Grady Drive, Hull was arrested for the violation and for driving while his license was suspended. Some crack cocaine was found in his jacket, and Wilkerson also was charged with possession.
Burglary: On March 19, deputy Jeffery Roberts was dispatched to Beck Road, Hull, where a couple returning to their home saw two people exiting the house and leaving in a small red car. They were unable to get the tag number, but upon checking the house, they couldn't find anything missing.
Burglary: On March 20, deputy Scott Pulliam responded to a burglar alarm activated at a house on Sanford Road, Hull. He found the front door kicked in, but a check showed no one was inside. The owner arrived, and he could not find anything missing.
Arrest: On March 20, Frank Albert Hueta, 25, of Commerce Road was arrested for shoplifting at Ingles in Hull, where he left the store without paying for $3.87 in candy.
Theft: On March 21, workers arriving for a construction job at the Advantage Behavioral Health building off Georgia Highway 98 found several pieces of building materials were missing along with four window air-conditioning units.
Complaint: On March 20, deputy Douglas Martin was dispatched to a home on Furnace Creek Road, Danielsville where two people said their friends had come over and taken their pet puppy home for the night. They later found out that one of the friends gave the puppy to her mother as a gift.
Theft: On March 22, deputy Alan Stratton met with a man on Ed Coile Road, Hull, who said someone stole a 1984 Ford F-150 pickup from his used-car lot.
Arrest: On March 21, Lt. Steve Kimbel was patrolling in the parking lot of Ingles when he noticed a man sitting in a Chevrolet Cavalier. A woman told Kimbel the man was acting strange, and she said the man told her he was from South Carolina and looking for Wal-Mart. When the man began driving off, Kimbel stopped the car. Cody Elijah Barnes, 20, told the deputy he was from South Carolina, but was visiting family in Carlton. Kimbel saw a smoking device in the car and asked Barnes if he had any drugs. He admitted he had some marijuana in his pocket. Barnes was arrested for possession.
Arrest: On March 21, deputy Matthew Pilkington was on Georgia Highway 72 at Glen Carrie Road, Hull, when he saw a man driving a white Ford Taurus and he knew the Colbert man's license was suspended. Pilkington turned around to stop the car, but could not find it. The deputy plans to sign a warrant for the man's arrest.
Theft: On March 21, deputy Michael Moore was dispatched to Fred's in Colbert where an employee had stopped a family after they activated the security device upon leaving the store. A search revealed the couple's 12-year-old daughter had $46 worth of items in her purse including two DVDs and three fingernail kits. The girl said she didn't know how the items got into her purse. She was released to her parents.
Theft: On March 22, deputy Jeff Strickland was dispatched to Hannah's Creek Church, where someone had removed the copper coil from the church air conditioning system. Neighbors reported hearing dogs barking during the night.
Arrest: On March 22, deputy Gary Floyd saw a Ford Ranger pickup and swerved on a road through Ila. He stopped the vehicle and noticed that the driver had trouble keeping his eyes open and he was slurring his speech so badly that it was difficult to understand what he was saying. Marshall W. Dyches, 18, of Anniston Drive, Athens was arrested for DUI. At the jail, he read .13 on an alcohol test.
Trespassing: On March 22, a man reported he was driving on Booger Hill Road shortly after 3 a.m. when an object was thrown from a nearby hill onto the road. He swerved to miss it and pulled over at Lovejoy Church. The man said he saw two white men running toward the woods near the church. Deputy Danny Bennett searched, but could not find the men.
Arrest: On March 22, deputy Jeff Strickland was dispatched to Ingles about 5:45 p.m. where an employee had confronted a shoplifting suspect. The woman ran across U.S. Highway 29 into some woods. Strickland searched and found the woman behind the BB&T Bank. Deborah Louise McQueen, 44, of Sorenson Place, Athens was arrested for taking $21 worth of items including soap, body wash, body mist and toothpaste.
Arrests: On March 22, deputies conducted a license checkpoint about 8 p.m. on Dove Drake Road at Reed Brawner Road. Franco Ramerize, 21, and Margarito Nazario, 26, both of Bowman were each arrested for being unlicensed drivers.
Dispute: On March 20, deputy Jeffery Roberts was dispatched to a home near Danielsville where a woman said she and her boyfriend had an argument. She said he threw a .22-ounce beer bottle, which hit her in the neck and knocked her down. A warrant will be secured for the man's arrest.
Arrest: On March 17, deputies Jason Ring and Jeffery Roberts responded to a 911 call at Bigger Creek Mobile Home Park on U.S. Highway 29, Hull. A woman said Miguel Santoyo, 19, had come home intoxicated, so she wouldn't let him inside. Santoyo asked if he could come in and get his property and leave, so she let him inside. However, an argument ensued and he knocked a hole in the wall and knocked around some property. Santoyo was arrested for disorderly conduct and trespassing.
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Who played the most on defense in the AFC South in 2011?
Here's a rundown, with percentage of defensive snaps played:
DE – Jeremy Mincey, Jaguars, 93.5
DE – J.J. Watt, Texans, 77.37
DT – Tyson Alualu, Jaguars, 83.74
DT – Jurrell Casey, Titans, 58.24
MLB – Paul Posluszny, Jaguars, 95.57
ILB – Brian Cushing, Texans, 93.32
OLB – Connor Barwin, Texans, 94.92
OLB – Pat Angerer, Colts, 93.11
FS – Michael Griffin, Titans, 99.91
SS – Dawan Landry, Jaguars, 99.61
CB – Cortland Finnegan, Titans, 100
CB – Johnathan Joseph, Texans, 89.13
Some notes:
Posluszny resents that he was labeled as injury prone as he left Buffalo as a free agent. He did get hurt, but the shoulder problem that needed surgery didn't occur until the Jaguars' finale.
Griffin missed one snap of the 1,123 defensive snaps the Titans played. Like Finnegan, the lone defender in the division not to miss a single play, he's heading for unrestricted free agency.
Landry missed just four of 1,015 snaps for Jacksonville. Houston's Glover Quin was close at 98.7 percent.
Mincey is a great effort player, who is heading for free agency. He could probably benefit from at least a little bit less playing time, with more energy to offer on pass-rush snaps.
Alualu played the fourth-highest percentage of snaps for a defensive tackle for anyone in the league. That's a lot considering he was working with a bum right knee.


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This session by Cloud Dust Photography is probably one of the best Easter/Spring inspired sessions that I've seen. Stacy manages to create a classic and vintage Easter session without looking cheesy. Well thought out and beautifully executed, the styling really feels timeless. I hope you are inspired by the processing, clothing and props.
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From Cloud Dust Photography: I wanted to share this session to show that there are ways to have themed shoots without them being "cheesy." I struggled a bit when I decided to do a live bunny shoot. How could I use bunnies and end up with shots that didn't yell "HAPPY EASTER"? First, I decided on location. Since I was doing mini sessions, I knew I needed a place that would accommodate a few hours of shooting with good light. I chose an old historic house with a little front porch, and with the sun setting to the side of the house, I got the great light I needed. After deciding on location, I needed to decide which props that I would like to use. To me, less is more so I picked out items that worked with my surroundings; my favorite being a couple of oversized straw hats. I didn't need any little white picket fences or plastic eggs… just the kiddos and a few sweet bunnies.
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Professor Zillur Rahman Khan has taught Political Science in the USA for over four decades now. Though he is formally retired now, he continues to participate in seminars, symposia and discussions. Dr Khan recently attended a seminar at the Ash Institute of Harvard University which was jointly held by Bangladesh Development Institute.
The discussions were centered around various interesting topics ranging from flood and climate change in Bangladesh to terrorism and foreign policy. Dr Zillur Rahman Khan's paper was on Democracy, Governance and Nation Building. Dr Khan says that in the Seminar they also prepared some proposals for the future elected representatives in Bangladesh .
Particularly they focused on the issue of Justice and the precondition for justice would be a due process for law and recognizing human rights. They also recommended that in order to assure justice changes must be brought in the legal system in Bangladesh.


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, United Kingdom (PressExposure) August 14, 2007 -- Warheads Over Kent by D C Lyes ISBN 0950912808
SOON TO BE MADE AVAILABLE AS AN Ebook
First published in 1983 - A year before the award winning BBC film 'Threads', 'Warheads Over Kent' tells the gruesome affects that a nuclear attack would have on the people of Kent in the U.K. Millions of people watched that film and were aghast by its hard-hitting storyline. Many still remember it to this day.
This book concentrates on the area of Kent - rather than the area of Sheffield (as told in Threads) and similar to the film holds no punches in coming forward with the dreadful consequences a nuclear attack would have on the 'Garden of England'.
The book (paperback) is out of print. However, an Ebook version is soon to be released by the publisher and can be downloaded at http://www.worldwidebooks.net The Ebook will contain the exact script from the paperback version, along with detailed maps to guide the reader through this disturbing and revealing journey.
An extract from the book reads;
"So, within 15 seconds of detonation the whole population of East Kent will have been at hazard from the flash - blindness, crashes, falls, deaths and injuries ensuing; the whole of Thanet and beyond alight to umpteen fires; the whole population of Thanet and beyond at risk from the thermal pulse - hundreds of you, possibly thousands, writhing in the agony from burns; 7 square miles and all persons therin will have disappeared.
Those of you fortunate enough to have escaped injury so far will have, at most 8 to 35 seconds in which to take survival action. Delaying to help, or even to utter words of sympathy to injured family, friend or colleague, will almost certainly mean that you will join them. So very many of these heart rending decisions will have to be made so very quickly.
Rapid expansion of the fireball creates a wave of pressurised air - the blast or shock wave - travelling at almost the speed of sound, moving from 12 t.n.p. (12 times normal pressure), to normal over 7½ miles. 5 t.n.p. is sufficient to fell the average house; 2 t.n.p. to blow out windows, doors and shatter roofs. A nuclear blast wave is much longer than that of former conventional weapons: its pressure and leverage power is sustained and more destructive over a longer time. Particularly where more than one warhead is exploded, the blast has a tendency to rise and fall, thus producing a more shattering earthquake effect. Persons and debris are hurled about at much greater speeds; collisions are much more violent. These facts should be borne in mind as you attempt to visualise the mini-earthquake yet to devastate your neighbourhood."
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Greens of Pangbourne named Bpex regional roadshow winner
Reading-based butchers Greens of Pangbourne was crowned National Champion at the 2013-14 Bpex Regional Roadshow and Pork Product Excellence Awards.
The prize-giving, held at Butchers' Hall yesterday (11 June), rewarded Greens with the overall title after its Chorizo Stuffed Pork Cutlets wowed the judges in the Pork Ready Meal category. It was also named regional champion for the South of England.
The four other regional champions were: Robinsons Farm Shop (North west), for its pork pie, in the Traditional Pork Pie category; Don Hayes Butchers (South west) for its Mulled Wine Bacon in the Home Cured Bacon or Gammon category; Bolster Moor Farm Shop (North east), for its Pork, Mature Cheddar and Onion sausage, in the Speciality Pork Sausage category; and Lakings of Louth (East Midlands) with its Harvest Pie, in the Speciality Cold Eating Pork Pie category.
The announcement of the winner at the special event yesterday followed a six-month judging process, in which Bpex met with 214 butchers, sampling a total of 1,396 products. Following the awards ceremony, in which the regional champions were presented with an original watercolour painting of a Tamworth pig by artist Chris Pendleton, guests dined on a three-course carvery lunch.
Chris Cripps, of Greens of Pangbourne, said: "I'm completely overwhelmed by the result, to be crowned National Champion of the Bpex 2013-14 Regional Roadshows is a fantastic achievement and something I am extremely proud of. We had made it to the final a couple of years ago, but missed out on the National Champion title, so to do so well this year makes all the hard work worthwhile."
Keith Fisher, Bpex butchery and product development manager, added: "The judges were hugely impressed by the quality of all five products, but the Chorizo Stuffed Pork Cutlets were really innovative, offering a unique pork-based ready meal to customers."
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My name is Preston Shipp, and for several years I worked as an appellate prosecutor. It was my job to argue to the appeals court that the conviction and sentence that a criminal defendant had received in trial court was proper under the law. All that I knew about any given defendant was the worst thing he or she had ever done, and my task was to vindicate society and the victim by punishing the offender. I bought into the common misconception that the system works as it should and that people who break the law, even as children, receive precisely what they deserve.
After working on hundreds of cases, however, I came to understand that our criminal justice policies, particularly our treatment of children as adults, was wrongheaded and a betrayal of our beliefs that young people can and do change and are deserving of second chances. I came to be friends with people who had received adult sentences while they were still juveniles. These young friends of mine had experienced rehabilitation and demonstrated the capacity to do great things for society, yet they languished in prison under the weight of adult sentences that had been imposed when they were too young to drive a car. What a senseless waste of human potential!
I left my job as a prosecutor and am grateful to be a partner of the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth. I applaud the work the Campaign is doing to provide age-appropriate alternatives to extreme sentences for children, just alternatives that leave room for children to experience rehabilitation and return to their families and communities. The Campaign recognizes the inherent value of all children and that children are more than the worst moment of their young lives.
The Campaign reached out to me, a former prosecutor, and helped me see that caring for our children is the responsibility of us all. No child should be discarded through the imposition of extreme sentencing. I appreciate my friends at the Campaign for showing me that we can and must do better for our children.
Preston Shipp
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Q: Steering wheel shakes thumping noise on 1995 Nissan Maxima
On the passenger front side it sounds like my tire is going flat, there is a thumping noise, the steering wheel vibrates and pulls to left. I had the car in the repair shop replacing the tension belt pulley, the harmonic balance pulley, and the mechanic said I needed to replace the front passenger tire and that should stop the thumping and steering wheel vibration. I just had new tire put on and it still makes the thumping noise, like i am getting a flat tire and the steering wheel still shakes. What else can it be?
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This violent shaking and thumping is a safety issue and you shouldn't drive your car without getting this sorted out. First ensure the wheel lug nuts are tight, secondly jack up you car and see if there is play in the wheels grabbing them at the top and bottom and then 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock. If everything appears normal rotate the wheels front to rear and see if the noise or vibration changes, if it changes your problem is wheel/tire related. If you feel this vibration in the steering the problem is presently related in the front of the car.
I am surprised your car was released to you without car having been test driven.
I am surprised your car was released to you without car having been test driven.
This can be hard to find, do it sound like mostly when you go over bumps if so check the shock asorber mounts they can be deteriorated or worn.
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Patrick Doolan 1805 - 1875
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Doolan Michael and Teresa TASMANIA AUSTRALIA
Paul Faulkner 3/16/06
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regiment (KOYLI) Patrick was a sargent in this army. Then in 1850 came to Launceston Tasmania Australia with wife and 5 children.
Would like to contact any listners who know about the 51st KOYLI British Army, for more research information please.
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