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For children play is learning. Outdoor free play prepares children's brains and bodies for formal classroom learning. In a rapidly changing world, it develops key skills and attributes including empathy, resilience, flexibility and problem-solving skills. Outdoor free play helps children develop positive connections with their peers, environment and communities. Outdoor free play also has the potential to engage a child in their education in a significant and meaningful way across all areas of the curriculum. Throughout childhood, free play nurtures a child's development physically, emotionally, socially and academically.
Outdoor free play is in decline across Australia and the developing world with potential ongoing detrimental developmental impacts. Reasons for this decline are complex and multi-dimensional. Cross-departmental collaboration and wide community support are essential to bridge the growing gap between a lack of daily outdoor free play and a full and healthy childhood. Historically play has been essential to development and learning. Outdoor Play is Everybody's Business!
This document is part of series of evidence-based position statements focused on childhood and outdoor free play. They aim to demonstrate the importance, benefits, issues as well as actions required to support children to grow healthy, happy and strong through regular daily outdoor free play.
What follows is the product of a thorough examination of key educational benefits and issues associated with daily outdoor free play in modern childhood. Central to this document are key considerations and recommendations to enable real and meaningful changes that both safeguard childhood and support child development.
EDUCATION BENEFITS - For children outdoor play is learning
- Through outdoor free play children develop:
- Social and interpersonal skills (empathy, negotiation, compromise, leadership, self-confidence, self-awareness and self-regulation),
- Motor skills and physical literacy,
- Mastery and a sense of accomplishment,
- An improved executive functioning,
- An increased psychological well-being,
- An enhanced sense of curiosity, resilience and problem-solving skills,
- Adaptability and the capacity to respond to changing circumstances,
- An understanding of their environment,
- Healthy habits and attitudes that can predict health in adulthood, (Sources e.g.: Barker et al., 2014; Beyer et al., 2015a; Bragg et al., 2013; Dolinsky et al., 2011; Gill, 2014; Gray et al., 2015; Hinkley, 2008; Lachowycz & Jones, 2011; Little & Wyvie, 2008; Malone & Waite, 2016; Payne, Townsend & Foster, 2013; Tremblay et al., 2015).
- Outdoor classrooms increase motivation and improve a child's academic performance (e.g. American Institutes for Research, 2005; Waite et al., 2016; Winters et al., 2010).
- A child's health impacts on its ability to learn and develop. Children who are physically active are less likely to suffer from acute or chronic health problems. They are also more likely to have enhanced psychological wellbeing and reductions in stress, anxiety and depression (AEDC, 2016).
- Children who do not have opportunities to play particularly outdoors and with other children demonstrate increased evidence of anxiety, depression, feelings of helplessness and narcissism (Gray, 2011; Jarvis, Newman & Swiniarski, 2014).
- Outdoor experiential learning increases student engagement, motivation and concentration (American Institutes for Research, 2005; Waite et al., 2016; Winters et al., 2010).
- Outdoor play and learning is a potential tool for engaging students with special needs and at risk learners (Ungar et al, 2005).
- Natural play spaces encourage free play, provide changing stimuli and encourage greater levels of physical activity in comparison to indoor environments (Janssen & Rosu, 2015).
- Opportunities for outdoor free play in childhood are predictors for social success and individual adaptability (Greve and Thomson, 2016; Barker et al., 2014; Lillard et al., 2013).
- Rather than being merely a light-hearted act, different types of play (e.g. constructive, pretend / imaginary, physical, social, associative) are considered essential building blocks in a child's development (Dore, Smith & Lillard, 2015; Howard & McInnes, 2012; Pellis, Pellis & Himmler, 2014).
- Historically, play has been understood as crucial to a child's education, learning and development by key educational theorists including Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner (Little, 2017).
- 'Risky play' teaches children to manage risk, respond to challenge, explore boundaries, decrease conflict sensitivity, problem solve, build self-confidence and it gives children a sense of achievement (Brussoni et al., 2015; Gill, 2007; Greenfield, 2004; Lavrysen et al., 2015; Little & Wyver, 2008).
THE PROBLEM - Decline of outdoor free play is an education issue
- Australian teacher training includes minimal reference to play for those teaching beyond prep (Davey, 2012).
- There is increased competition for children's time. This includes competition from television, computers and tablets (Long, 2017; Skar et al., 2016; Brussoni et al., 2015; Bell et al., 2015; Mc Curdy et al. 2010), organised sports, extra-curricular activities and a focus on using out of school hours for homework and preparation for testing (Gray et al., 2015; Skar et al., 2016).
- While many educators are key advocates for outdoor free play, policy and procedures, school or centre designs and approaches to teaching and learning can restrict children's access and opportunities to participate in outdoor free play (Chancellor, 2013; Hyndman & Telford, 2015).
- Approaches to safety that limit children's play are often seen as simpler than seeking holistic solutions that encourage free play (Squelch, 2013).
- Only 19% of Australian children aged 5 - 17 years meet physical activity guidelines of at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day (AHAK, 2016).
- Less than 20% of Australian children aged 5 -17 meet overall recommended physical activity levels (AHAK, 2016).
- Only 26% of 2 - 4 year olds and 30% of 5 - 17 year olds meet the sedentary behaviours screen time guidelines everyday (AHAK 2016).
- According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2016) anxiety disorders form the second highest source of burden of disease among 5 -14 year old boys and depressive disorders fall within the top 5. For girls aged 5 - 14 years old, anxiety disorders are identified as the top source of burden of disease with depressive disorders identified as the 3rd source.
- According to the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC, 2015), 1 in 5 children are developmentally vulnerable across at least one measured domain. The proportion of children vulnerable in physical health and wellbeing, social competence and emotional maturity increased in 2015 from previous results.
- In Queensland, 1 in 4 children are identified as developmentally vulnerable in one or more domains (26.1%); the percentage of children developmentally vulnerable in each domain and in one or two or more domains is higher than any other state other than the Northern Territory (AEDC, 2015).
KEY CONSIDERATIONS- Educators/centers and schools can reduce barriers and enhance opportunities for outdoor free play
- Schools and centres can take a leadership role within their communities to build a culture that not only accepts outdoor play but facilitates, values and celebrates it.
- Key barriers to children's outdoor free play include parental habits and fears and an increased competition for children's leisure time for screen time, homework, sport and extra-curricular activities. In this context, educators have a role to play in communicating the importance of outdoor play for children's cognitive development, learning, physical and mental health.
- School spaces can provide students with a range of opportunities for active, creative and diverse play, providing a mix of stimuli, including treed areas, bush spaces, open green spaces and loose parts playgrounds.
- Outdoor free play should be integrated across policy and educational approaches in recognition that outdoor free play is essential for children's learning and development and not secondary to more formal types of teaching and learning. This recognition should also be reflected in allocated time and space.
- Health and safety strategies, policies and messaging should recognise the importance of outdoor free play, while seeking holistic solutions to risk that collectively make society, institutions (schools and centres) and play spaces safer without limiting outdoor play options.
- It is valuable to involve children and families in designing and managing play spaces and creating risk management strategies.
- With shrinking neighbourhood green spaces and backyard play spaces, school grounds can become important potential play spaces and community hubs for autonomous play opportunities.
- Children from racial or ethnic minorities, particularly in urban environments and those from low socio-economic backgrounds are disadvantaged in their access to natural areas for play and frequency of visits to natural/green spaces.
- Educators, government funding agencies and policy makers can identify these disadvantaged groups and work with parents to help breakdown access barriers.
Next Steps - Aligning Outdoor Play and Education
Strengthening children and their learning
Building educational environments and practices that enable, encourage and celebrate outdoor free play aligns with many Queensland Government education initiatives. Outdoor learning is intrinsically embedded in the 'Age Appropriate Pedagogies' framework. The importance of health and wellbeing is recognised in Education Queensland's Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework. The Advancing Education Action Plan recognises the importance of education in nurturing innovative lifelong learners that can respond positively to change. The plan also highlights the importance of nurturing global citizens capable of forming respectful relationships and connecting locally and globally.
Schools, with their central position in the community, can take a lead in valuing and promoting outdoor free play and its contributions to students' learnings.
Outdoor learning and learning through play offers endless opportunities to encourage engagement across the curriculum including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Nature provides diverse stimuli and allows children to develop their own relationships and curiosity for how things work, the natural world and Australia's diverse landscapes and biology. Natural spaces could form a significant point of engagement for girls and indigenous students, with both groups underrepresented in STEM subjects.
Nature Play QLD currently engages with thousands of Queensland educators through initiatives such as Outdoor Classroom Day, professional development opportunities for early childhood and primary educators, recognition initiatives and the provision of free resources and events.
Nature Play QLD would like to invite Education Queensland to continue to strengthen their engagement and leadership regarding outdoor learning and free play. Five key suggestions are:
- Continuing to collaborate with Nature Play QLD on the role out of Outdoor Classroom Day as a key strategy to engage educators in outdoor learning,
- Meeting with Nature Play QLD to discuss potential opportunities to incorporate outdoor free play into relevant Education Queensland policy, curriculum and strategic plans,
- Meeting with Nature Play QLD to explore potential opportunities to incorporate the topic of outdoor learning and free play into professional development and training and pre-service training,
- Exploring potential funding opportunities for advocacy and direct initiatives that increase children's access to outdoor learning and outdoor free play,
- Collaborating with Nature Play QLD to develop a suite of outdoor learning and outdoor free play resources and advocacy documents for educators and parents.
The Outdoor Play is Everyone's Business Position Statements were developed by Nature Play QLD
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- AEDC (Australian Early Development Census) (2016a). Emerging trends from the AEDC. Factsheet. Available from: file:///C:/Users/wtb/Downloads/Fact%20Sheet%20Emerging%20trends%20from%20the%20AEDC.pdf
- AEDC (Australian Early Development Census) (2016b). AEDC Data explorer. Accessed at: http://www.aedc.gov.au/data/data-explorer
- Active Healthy Kids Australia (AHKA). (2016). Physical Literacy: Do our kids have all the tools? 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Young People. Available from: https://www.activehealthykidsaustralia.com.au/siteassets/documents/ahka-2016-long_form-report-card.pdf
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2016). Australia's Health 2016. Available from: http://www.aihw.gov.au/australias-health/2016/
- Barker, J., Semenov, A., Michaelson, L., Provan, L., Snyder, H., & Munakata, Y. (2014). Less-structured time in children's daily lives predicts self-directed executive functioning. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, Article 593, 1-16.
- Bell, A., Finch, M., Woldenden, L., Fitzgerald, M., Morgan, P., Jones, J., Freund, M., & Wiggers, J. (2015). Child physical activity levels and associations with modifiable characteristics in centre-based childcare. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 39 (3), 232-236.
- Beyer, K., Buzub, J., Szabo, A., Heller, B., Kistner, A., Shawgo, E., Zetts, C. (2015b). Development and validation of the attitudes toward outdoor play scales for children. Social Science & Medicine, 133, 253-260.
- Brussoni, M., Gibbons, R., Gray, C., Ishikawa, T., Sandseter, E., Bienenstock, A., Chabot, G., Fuselli, P., Herrington, S., Janssen, I., Pickett, W., Power, M., Stanger, N., Sampson, M., & Tremblay, M. (2015). What is the relationships between risky outdoor play and health in children? A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12, 6423-6454.
- Burdette, H., & Whitaker, R. (2005). Resurrecting free play in young children: Looking beyond fitness and fatness to attention, affiliation, and affect. Archives of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 159 (1), 46-50.
- Chancellor, B. (2013). Primary school playgrounds: features and management in Victoria, Australia. International Journal of Play, 2 (2), 63-75.
- Gray, P. (2011). The decline of play and the rise of psychopathology in children and adolescents. American Journal of Play, 3 (4), 443-463.
- Greve, W., & Thomsen, T. (2016). Evolutionary advantages of free play during childhood. Evolutionary Psychology, Oct-Dec 1-9.
- Hughes, F. (2007). Pentre Forest School, March–July 2006—An evaluation of a Forest School project. Forestry Commission. Available from: http://www.forestry. gov.uk/forestry/infd-77chtn
- Janssen, I., & Rosu, A. (2015). Undeveloped green space and free-time physical activity in 11-13-year-old children. International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, 12 (1), 187-199.
- Jarvis, P., Newman, S., Swiniarski, L. (2014). On 'becoming social': The importance of collaborative free play in childhood. International Journal of Play, 3, (1), 53-68.
- Lillard, A., Lerner, M., Hopkins, E., Dore, R., Smith, E., & Palmquist, C. 92012). The impact of pretend play on children's development: A review of the evidence. Psychological Bulletin, 139 (1), 1-34.
- McCurdy, L., Winterbottom, K., Mehta, S., & Roberts, J. (2010). Using nature and outdoor activity to improve children's health. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 5, 102-117.
- Tideman, J., Polling, J., Hofman, A., Jaddoe, V., Mackenbach, J., Klaver, C. (2017). Environmental factors explain socioeconomic prevalence differences in myopia in 6-year-old children. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1-5.
- Ungar, M., Dumond, C., & McDonald, W. (2005). Risk, resilience and outdoor programmes for at-risk children. Journal of Social Work, 5(3), 319-338.


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How you can make a difference in the local elections
24th Apr 2019
At CPRE, we are big believers in local democracy and in the importance of people and communities having an influence over the decisions that affect their lives. The upcoming local elections being held in England on Thursday 2 May are a great opportunity to have a say on matters affecting your area.
Voting will be taking place in 248 councils, including in Sheffield, electing over 8,500 councillors and six directly elected mayors, with almost every part of the country being affected in some way. This is the biggest local election in a number of years, and could see the political landscape at the local level shift significantly.
We have created this video to explain why it is so important that we get out and vote in these elections!
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65318 Forensic Genotyping Technologies6cp; 5hpw (2hr lecture, 3hr practical/computer lab/tutorial)
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The forensic application of DNA analysis was first introduced in the mid-1980s and began with restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) pattern detection that required micrograms of DNA template, but quickly progressed to PCR-based short tandem repeat (STR) genotyping, which is capable of obtaining a full short tandem repeat (STR) profile from just a few cells. During the last thirty years, forensic DNA analysis has helped to solve a tremendous number of forensic cases worldwide, providing crucial evidence with unprecedented levels of sensitivity, specificity and statistical significance.
In recent years, rapid technological advancements in DNA sequencing methods have enabled additional progress in the area of forensic DNA genotyping, adding even more powerful tools to the forensic arsenal for investigation and solving of crimes. This research-inspired subject focuses on various technical aspects of emerging forensic DNA technologies and their implementation into operation casework. Specifically, the following topics are discussed: novel genetic and epigenetic markers of forensic relevance, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and DNA methylation; advanced genotyping technologies, such as massively parallel sequencing and genetics of complex traits; analysis and interpretation of complex bioinformatic data; ethical and legal considerations related to implementation of the novel forensic tools. These topics are addressed in an interdisciplinary context and in relation to the relevance and the probative value of the generated results.
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WordCamp Dhaka is on the 28th of September 2019. It is on the international Convention City Bashundhara. Dhaka has a big and very active WordPress Community who have been contributing to WordPress from the very early stage! So, no matter if you are a student, developer, tech-expert, small business owner, entrepreneur, blogger or marketer, WordCamp Dhaka has something to offer for every WordPress enthusiast.
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Sentencing remarks (decisions) are the reasons given, either orally or in writing, by a judge as to why a particular sentence is passed on an offender. These sentencing remarks are often published on Australian court websites. They may also be referred to in news paper articles but are otherwise not readily available to students or members of the public.
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March 28, 2010- With the Obama administration looking to score another major legislative victory, an array of pro-business groups and fiscal conservatives are mounting a well-financed campaign to scale back or block altogether the Democrats' plan to overhaul regulation of the financial industry, The New York Times's Eric Lichtblau and Edward Wyatt report from Washington.
By the time the campaign is over, opponents of regulation plans will probably have spent tens of millions of dollars to lobby Washington lawmakers, run advertisements and start petition drives. It is an effort that many of the players, from the United States Chamber of Commerce down to smaller splinter groups, see as vital to their economic survival.
"This is a re-ordering of our financial institutions for generations to come," Paul Schott Stevens, president of the Investment Company Institute, said last week at a meeting hosted by the chamber.
Wall Street executives say that although they support increased regulation, the changes sought by Democrats could exacerbate the problems that emerged in the 2008 economic crisis rather than fix them. Among the targets of their criticism are the creation of a consumer financial protection agency, the establishment of a multibillion-dollar fund to head off bailouts of companies deemed "too big to fail," and the regulation of derivatives as well as other high-risk trading instruments.
On the opposing side, labor unions and other groups are pushing hard to enact tougher measures, including provisions to rein in executive compensation and allow shareholders more say on a company's board.
Many of the arguments the financial industry is making in opposition to the plan echo the themes heard in the health care debate: more government involvement is the problem, not the solution; tightened regulation risks stifling competition; and the plan is fiscally irresponsible.
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Fisherman set to defy council order to remove gate within seven days
PUBLISHED: 11:26 05 August 2019 | UPDATED: 11:26 05 August 2019
A fisherman is set to defy a council notice to remove a fence within seven days from a north Norfolk beach.
Fisherman David Chambers has received a letter from North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) telling him to take down the part of the fence at West Runton beach on its land.
Beachgoers are furious that he installed the security fence and gate which blocks the main public access to the beach.
A spokesman for NNDC said its solicitors had written to Mr Chambers requiring the fence on its land to be removed within seven days.
An NNDC spokesman said: "The remainder (of the fence) is on unregistered land so we cannot require this to be removed. A significant portion of the fencing is on NNDC land.
"The path will not be completely cleared but should leave enough space for people to pass. We remain committed to getting the whole area cleared."
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Mr Chambers, 72, however, who received the council letter on Friday, said the authority did not own any of the land.
He said: "The gates were put up as a symbol that the land is not a public right of way.
"I have instructed my solicitors to write to the council to say I cannot take the gates down within seven days, and to put it back to 28 or 30 days, so the gates will stay at present.
"But the gates will never be locked, except for special reasons, for example, if there were a dead body on the beach and we didn't want people walking by it."
He is, however, willing to negotiate, and added: "I'm quite happy to go into a meeting about it."
He claims his vehicles have been damaged on the beach and said he erected the gate for health and safety reasons.
But visitors are still angry and Jill Townsin said: "I cannot believe this has been allowed to happen. This is going to discourage families going to this beach as small children and older people cannot get to the beach if the gates are closed/locked, and they have to use the lower level."
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Group play has opened in the 2018 World Cup, meaning all eyes are on soccer's biggest international event.
If you're looking to hang with fellow soccer fans as you watch the games, you're in luck. Northeast Ohio has several soccer bars, home to American Outlaws and casual fans alike. Though Team USA missed out on this one, you don't have to wait until the Cup comes to North America in 2026 to watch soccer's greatest competitors.
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Flannery's is a downtown destination for soccer viewing. From Champions League to World Cup and USWNT matches, this pub doesn't scoff at soccer. Since you'll likely be visiting the bar in the late morning to early afternoon hours (gotta love that time difference), take note of the lunch specials.
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Off to a great start for today's Ohio City/Near West tour at @hansabrewery! Schwarzbier, Gose and more on tap, and potato pancakes on the table. Prost!
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Reigning champ Germany is expected to be another contender this year, and Hansa is the place to hang if you're rooting for the Germans. The brewery also offers a versatile beer list and authentic German-inspired dishes. Schnitzel, anyone?
Where: 2717 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
Merry Arts
What a sexy bunch of Gooners! And thank you to new friends in from Las Vegas and Tampa! #COYG
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Merry Arts is one of Northeast Ohio's staple soccer bars. It's home to American Outlaws Chapter 28, as well as a gathering ground for the Cleveland Gooners (a devout group of Arsenal fans), meaning you can always find someone who's willing to watch a game with you. Come hungry, because you can also try some of the bar's signature tacos, served starting at 6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.
Where: 15607 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
Noble Beast Brewing Co.
Noble Beast is one of Cleveland's younger breweries, but that doesn't mean it's a stranger to fun times and good food. The brewery will be showing every game after 11 a.m. on its upper deck, perfect for hanging with friends at the picnic tables.
If you wear a soccer jersey, you can score $1 off house beers during games.
Where: Noble Beast Brewing Co., 1470 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland
Old Angle Tavern
Preparing for tomorrow's game in Cleveland by watching game films of my last performance in Tampa. #goldcup2017 #usmnt#eaglemanandwonderwoman
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If you want to check out THE soccer bar in Cleveland, head to Ohio City's Old Angle Tavern. Soccer can be seen on the bar's TV screens any given Sunday... or Saturday... or Friday. It's known for being one of the best bars to watch the English Premiere League.
The bar will be open for all World Cup matches. It's also a big supporter of Cleveland SC, Cleveland's National Premier Soccer League expansion team. The bar even has a shuttle to Cleveland SC matches, so you know it's devoted to the game.
Where: 1848 W. 25th St., Cleveland
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Hang out with fellow fans at this authentic Irish bar in Kamm's Corners. The pub's offering $2 bottles and glass specials during the World Cup, and it won't be hard to find some hearty food to fill your stomach to accompany those beers.
Where: 17119 Lorain Ave., Cleveland


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Zahara's problems seem to stack higher with every passing day. It is reported that the singer is more than R1 million behind on the bond payment for her home in Johannesburg and that she's also behind on her car payments.
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It looks like the troubles keep piling on for songstress Zahara. Not only did it come to light that she spent December in hospital due to liver failure, but she's also in a nasty fight with her former label, TS Records.
Now it's also reported that the gorgeous singer hasn't been paying her bills.
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Zahara, according to reports, received a R1.9 million mortgage loan from Nedbank, and with this, she purchased a lovely home in Little Falls, Johannesburg.
The last payment made was back in June 2017 and Briefly.co.za gathered from reports that Zahara is believed to owe R1.7 million on her bond.
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Jessica Porter Named Director of ArtTable
ArtTable, the New York–based nonprofit dedicated to advancing the leadership of women in the visual arts, has appointed Jessica Porter as director, Claire Selvin of Artnews reports. Porter comes to the organization from the New York Artists Equity Association, where she has been executive director since July 2017.
Previously, Porter served as the founding director of Porter Contemporary, a Chelsea gallery that presented exhibitions of emerging and established artists. She also established her own consulting company in 2003, through which she offers legal services to artists and cultural organizations.
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The Worst Management of the Year Award Goes To. . . .
For too long truly terrible management has not gotten the accolades it deserves. That is something we wish to rectify here at the Wages of Wins. That's why we'll be giving you periodic updates for the Worst Management in the League award throughout the upcoming NBA season. Also, unlike other most other awards, we recognize that it takes a team to make truly bad decisions. That's why we won't just be choosing a worst owner, GM or coach. No, only entire management teams are in the running for this award. Here is a breakdown of our criteria:
- Bad moves. This includes bad trades, bad signings, questionable drafts.
- Playing the wrong players. This includes playing the wrong players too much or the right players too little.
- Bad PR. While not graded as highly as the other two, we do accept our perceptions of management are influenced by how they act in the media. We'll just admit here that it has an impact.
The Orlando Magic
This pick is actually deceptive. The truth is that, when you have one of the best players in the league, you can hide a lot of bad decisions. However, when we delve into the details, the 2010-2011 Magic made some amazing moves to get on this list. Here's a quick rundown.
Instead of playing big they decided to shoot – The Magic could have mimicked the reigning champion Lakers and played a strong trio of bigs with Gortat, Anderson and Howard. While Howard did get minutes, the Magic decided such greats as Richardson, Turkoglu, Lewis and Carter were more worthy of minutes than the other bigs.
Traded Marcin Gortat and a 1st round pick for Hedo Turkoglu – Turkoglu is a mediocre, old, overpaid small forward. Gortat is an amazing center. This move almost helped the Suns back to the playoffs. On the other hand, the Magic got a mediocre player to surround one of the best players in the league.
Traded Rashard Lewis for Gilbert Arenas – Lewis had one of the worst and most expensive contracts in the NBA and was pretty much impossible to trade. Impossible, unless you are willing trade him for the only worse contract out there. Instead of benching Lewis behind their talented bigs they, they made a bad situation worse and traded for Gilbert Arenas. This saved a little cap space in the short run at the cost of an extra year and about $14 million in total salary. And this season, thanks to the amnesty, the Magic will only need to pony up $60 million to pay Arenas to go away.
Already in the running for next year
The Magic may not have made as many awful moves as other teams, but they made some of the worst out there. It's no wonder Howard wants to leave the team. If the Magic continue with moves as bad as last year, they may be able to defend their title. They are certainly on to a smashing start with drunk dialing Dwight Howard!
Runner Ups
The Magic were a tough choice and we'd like to give a nod to a few of their competitors.
- The Charlotte Bobcats – They traded away their only superstar, signed bad prospects and let Felton walk.
- The New York Knicks – They traded David Lee walk only to sign Amare Stoudemire. They also gutted their team for Carmelo Anthony and an aged Chauncey Billups
- The Cleveland Cavaliers – Not really in the running but Dan Gilbert's letter to LeBron definitely gets a nod.
Hope you enjoyed this and we'll keep you posted which managements are in the running this year.


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Weather and climate information, South-South cooperation help farmers in Colombia and Honduras manage climate change
Small-scale farmers in the developing world are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate fluctuations and weather extremes. While these farming communities have survived by adapting to an increasingly uncertain climate, their traditional knowledge and coping practices have been overwhelmed by the recent scale of changes.
Supporting farmers with weather and climate information services for agricultural decision-making is an essential strategy for enhancing food security in already vulnerable areas, and a key component of climate-smart agriculture (CSA). Although existing initiatives have been successful in reaching out to smallholder farmers, the challenge of broadening the impact of climate services for vulnerable communities remains. CCAFS and its partners have used innovative approaches – including site-specific agro-climatic forecasts – to overcome this challenge
In Colombia, CCAFS has worked closely with CIAT and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to strengthen the adaptive capacity of the agriculture and livestock sectors to climate variability. CIAT-CCAFS' agroclimatic prediction science has profoundly changed how agricultural sector organizations generate and share climate variability adaptation recommendations. Smallholder farmers are provided with agroclimatic information that helps them decide what varieties to plant, when to plant, what pests and diseases might appear and how to reduce their impact in the crop, and how to efficiently manage water and inputs resources.
Organizations from different agriculture sectors regularly meet in Local Technical Agroclimatic Committees (LTACs). Here representatives from government, civil society, local-authorities, meteorological-services and farmers discuss climate forecasts and decide which climate-smart practices to implement. This allows them to use CIAT-CCAFS climate information for their decision-making, and to produce national and regional agroclimatic bulletins.
South-South knowledge exchange programs between CCAFS partner countries have been a key component of this approach and the success in Colombia is now also being replicated in Honduras. Such collaboration introduces farmers to new skills, best practices, and knowledge on how to incorporate local, reliable and timely climate and site-specific information from trusted sources into their planning systems and strategies. In both countries up to 330.000 farmers are now being reached through 9 LTACs, and in Colombia alone, 154,059 farmers are receiving tailored agroclimatic advisory services, and an additional 6,000 have adopted climate-smart practices. In the medium-term, the project is expected to reach 1,588,640 farmers.
- International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
- International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) – Columbia University
- Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE)
- Honduras: Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock of Honduras (SAG), Permanent Contingency Commission of Honduras (COPECO)
- Colombia: Producers associations, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Colombia (MADR), Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (CORPOICA), Fundación Universitaria de San Gil – UNISANGIL, Centro de Investigación de la Caña de Azúcar de Colombia (CENICAÑA), Centro Nacional de Investigaciones de Café (CENICAFE), Federación Nacional de Cultivadores de Cereales y Leguminosas (FENALCE), Federación Nacional de Arroceros (FEDEARROZ), Federación Nacional de Cafeteros (FNC), Asociación de Bananeros del Magdalena y La Guajira (ASBAMA), Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (IDEAM)
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- Journal article: Delerce S, Dorado H, Grillon A, Rebolledo MC, Prager SD, Patiño VH, et al. Assessing Weather - Yield Relationships in Rice at Local Scale Using Data Mining Approaches. PLoS ONE.
- Info Note: Blundo Canto G, Giraldo D, Alvarez-Toro P, Perez L, Gartner C. Local, reliable and timely agro-climatic information: a requirement of Colombian farmers.
- Policy Brief: Bouroncle C, Imbach P, Läderach P, Rodríguez B, Medellín C, et al. La agricultura de Honduras y el cambio climático: ¿Dónde están las prioridades para la adaptación?
- Paper: Castro Colina L, Sova CA, Martinez Baron D, Saravia D. Mapeo de la influencia de los actores sociales de diferente nivel para Centroamérica: cambio climático y agricultura.
- Video: Speech of the Honduran President 'La Nueva Honduras' (The New Honduras). 2016. Segment from minutes 6:38 to 7:10.
- Presentation: Helping farmers reduce climate risks.
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We assume sales and marketing are simply a case of fulfilling unspoken desires or unmet needs and making the people with those needs aware we've solved their problem.
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12/24/2018 update, "Excavation and foundation work underway at Heim's Wood infill development in Middleton", starts here.
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2/1/2018 update, "The latest news from what is now known as Heim's Woods, a Gateway Redevelopment infill project in Middleton", starts here.
7/6/2017 update, " Middleton Plan Commission approve Gateway Project in concept", starts here.
Minutes of the 6/27/2017 Middleton Plan Commission meeting.
Staff distributed a letter that the City has received from a neighbor to the proposed project, outlining concerns with the project. Chair Brar noted that a public hearing will be held on the proposal at a future date and people will have an opportunity to comment on the project.
Original 6/30/2017 post, "Proposed infill development at North Gateway and Charing Cross in Middleton" starts here.
Just north of University Avenue.
Source: City of Middleton
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Top 10 Best DSLR Cameras in 2012
If you're looking to get into photography Digital Single Lens Reflex (commonly known as DSLR) cameras are where it's at. The image quality, features and outstanding performance on offer make them a must-have for amateur and professional photographers alike. Modern DSLR cameras also offer video recording of a professional standard and are as good for making short films as they are for taking stills. If you're in the market for such a camera there is no shortage of choice available and to ensure you make the right choice, you will want to keep this list of the top 10 best DSLR cameras in 2012 close to hand.
10) Olympus E-5
This water resistant camera by Olympus offers a great range of features with dual card slots, wireless flash control and embedded RAW File Conversion. Olympus is renowned for fantastic quality cameras and this one is no different. The E-5 sports a supersonic wave filter, 3.0 inch LCD screen and 17.3 x 13mm sensor giving 12.3 million pixels.
9) Canon EOS Rebel T3
Offering excellent battery life, a solid and sturdy build and great compatibility with various lenses, the Canon EOS Rebel T3 is a great DSLR for any budding photographer. This camera is extremely lightweight and sports a 2.7 inch LCD screen and a 12.2 – MP lens. Shutter speed is just 1/4000 of a second with continuous shooting speed of three frames per second (JPEG) and two frames per second (RAW).
8) Pentax K-5
The Pentax K-5 is a 16.3-MP camera with shake reduction, autofocus tracking, ultrasonic vibration to low pass filter DR II dust removal system and wide angle viewable 3.0 inch LCD screen. This camera is brilliantly compact and weather resistant for great outdoor photography. Continuous shooting speeds of seven frames per second and 1/8000 of a second shutter speed make for quick, sharp stills.
7) Sony A580
When it comes to Sony, you know you are getting a product that is solidly built and performs well. The A580 has a great dynamic range and handles excellently. Auto focus is excellent and the 3.0 inch tilt screen is a really handy feature. This 16.2-MP camera offers continuous shooting speed of seven frames per second and has minimum shutter lag, shooting at 1/4000 of a second.
6) Nikon D3100
The D3100 by Nikon is a 14.2-MP DSLR camera that is brilliantly easy to use and has great image quality. If you are looking for a camera with long battery life, this is it and there is a whole host of features to make this camera a great purchase, including: airflow control system, wide viewing angle TFT-LCD 3.0 inch display, three frames per second continuous shooting speed and excellent HD video recording.
5) Nikon D5100
Next in the list is another entry for Nikon, this time the D5100. This camera offers top class performance with a great build and has some outstanding features, including: autofocus on video shooting, an external microphone jack and flip out tilt screen. This 16.2-MP DSRL is as good for taking stills as it is for HD video recording and is one of the best all-rounders on the market.
4) Canon EOS Rebel T2i
The second entry on the list for Canon is the EOS Rebel T2i, a lightweight and easy to use camera that offers excellent battery life and is extremely portable. Camera start-up time is super-fast so that you can be using the 18-MP lens within seconds and taking stills at 1/4000 of a second. The usual dust removal system, 3.0 inch LCD screen and battery pack are included.
3) Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Consecutive entries on the list for Canon with the other camera in the Rebel series, the T3i, a slightly all round better camera than the T2i. The T3i has improved image quality, simple controls a bright LCD and is easy to use. It is also a little less noisy than its sibling.
2) Canon EOS 1Dx
Canon shows that they are top of the pile when it comes to producing easy to use and great quality cameras with the EOS 1Dx. This 18.1-MP device offers 1080p HD video recording, RJ45 connectivity and 2 CF card slots. High-image speed processors and 12 frames per second shooting make this an excellent camera.
1) Sony SLT-A77
The Sony SLT is the best DSLR camera on the market, offering a fantastic range of features, high resolution at 24.3-MP and brilliant ergonomics. Shutter speed is at just 1/8000 and continuous shooting speed offers 12 frames per second, giving you the chance to take super-fast stills. The 3.0 inch LCD screen is bright and vibrant and HD video recording is provided in 1080p. A great build and long battery life make this a must-have.
Now a days, Spectrophotometers are generally used in Color measurement and photography.


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Of course, I know what prostitution is, and don't call me Shirley!
Have you been celibate for far too long? Do you feel like only people named Chad are having sex? Do you assign a numerical value to every woman you see? If so, you may consider yourself an involuntary celibate. If you are tired of this lifestyle there are many steps you can take to change. Celibacy can mean different things to different people to some it means a lack of marriage to others it may mean a lack of sexual contact with a partner.
There are certain conditions that have to be present before a person can have sex with someone or marry them. One of the most important is being in the same room with them. If you desire sex or marriage in your future practice being in the same room with other people as often as you can. It doesn't matter if these people will make good sex or marriage partners. Before you learn how to get along with and love your wife or girlfriend you have to learn how to get along with and love people in general. When you are at home with your family try to all watch the same TV show in the same room and take all your meals together. If you live by yourself you can try sitting out on your porch or balcony and practice saying hello to people who walk by. You can ask the passersby how they are doing and even give them compliments.
If you don't have a porch or balcony you can try hanging out at the library or a coffee shop. People don't generally do a lot of talking at the library when they are just in there reading or doing research but there are sometimes educational programs and book clubs where people have meaningful discussions. People in book clubs tend to be female. Asking a person who her favorite author is can be an excellent conversation starter. You don't need to confine starting conversations to people who would make good sex partners or wives. Just practice talking to people.
A great place to be around other people is a church. In some churches, parishioners are encouraged to hold hands and hug each other. Receiving regular nonsexual physical contact can be beneficial to your overall wellbeing. Church-going people are not likely to ridicule you for being a virgin. Most single people who go to church are female. Don't be afraid to go to church if you are not religious. No one is going to force you to get baptized or put a certain amount of money in the collection plate. The most they might ask you to do is stand up and introduce yourself. Practicing introducing yourself will lead to a better social life and more opportunities to find a mate.
There are a great many places you can go to practice being in the same room with and talking to people. A popular place for people who are looking for sex partners is called a nightclub. If you go to a nightclub you don't need particularly good conversation skills. Some of the people there will be drunk and open to foolishness. Do not attempt to have sex with any drunk people, just try to get their phone numbers.
Once you have some phone numbers you can practice calling people and talking to them without being in the same room. Talking on the phone may be easier if you are self-conscious about being awkward. Try not to talk too much, focus on learning about the other person by asking questions and listening intently to the answers. Find out what the person likes to do for fun. Find out if they have single friends or relatives. Learn about their childhood and hopes for the future. After you have gotten to know the person well over the phone, try asking them to go somewhere and have fun with you out in public. After going out and having fun in public a few times you can try asking the person to go somewhere private to have some fun. If the person does not seem open to this idea don't get upset. Continue to go out in public and have fun with that person. Going out and having fun with someone does not have to be a means to an end. You can always ask this person to recommend you to someone who might be open to having fun with you in private.
Be patient. Depending on your physical appearance and social skills you may have to repeat these steps many times before you find someone willing to have fun with you in private, but you are sure to be successful eventually. Everybody wants companionship and there are a lot of people on earth. Women can be just as desirous of sex as men at certain times of the month. Don't give up. Ugly people have sex all the time. Crazy people have sex all the time. Where do you think ugly babies keep coming from. Presumably, your parents aren't much more attractive or sane than you are and they managed to produce you.
If you have been applying these methods for over a year and still haven't gotten to the stage where someone wants to have private fun with you there are alternate methods. If you want to get married you can try a mail-order bride or e harmony. International marriage brokers tend to match American men with women in poorer countries. the websites are similar to dating websites. High-quality dating website like E-harmony offer not only a chance to post and look at profiles but also terrific dating advice.
If you aren't ready for a serious relationship and just want sex there is another alternative and it's legal in parts of Nevada and quite a few countries.


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Calamity of
Internal Occupation in the Muslim World
Dr Firoz Mahboob Kamal
Though the
European colonialism has formally ended, but the Muslims still live under equally
brutal occupation of the internal enemies. Hence, crimes and conspiracies
against Islam and the Muslim have never stopped. The state institutions of the
Muslim countries have turned not only massive instruments of massacre and
tortures against the native Muslims, but also huge obstacle against any
possible renaissance of Islam. And, such horrendous brutalities against the
Muslims are done not only by the occupying armies of the US or NATO; but also
by the armies of the native autocrats. This is in fact the greatest
danger that is being inflicted on the Muslim taxpayers by their own army. In
the single night of 14th August 2013, the occupying Army
of Egypt killed more than 1200 un-armed protestors in Rabaa Al-Adawiya in
Cairo. Even the British colonialists didn't dare do such brutality during their
rule in Egypt. And the Army's killing is still going uninterrupted. On 5th May 2013, the Bangladesh Army,
Police and other security forces did the same against their own people. They
killed and wounded hundreds of people in Shapla Roundabout in central
part of Dhaka.
The Pakistan Army too, has long record of bloody
massacres of their own people. The role model of the Pakistan Army like General
Ayyub, General Yahiya, General Niazi, General Tikka and the likes joined the
profession only to serve their British colonial masters, and not to serve Islam
and the Muslims. They proved to be good mercenaries. The Army proved to be the
bastions of the hard core secularists from day one of Pakistan's creation. Culturally,
ideologically and politically they proved to be more compatible with the
Western secularists than with their own countrymen. Hence they showed
their ever readiness to sabotage any Islamisation and democratisation project
in the country. They could successfully block the democratic functioning of
Pakistan for long years and the fair participation of the East Pakistanis. They
always enjoy working with the imperialists; and showed ever readiness to hand
over the Islamists for torture cells in Guantanamo Bay. On the other hand, they
didn't show any appetite to punish the proven traitor! They allowed and even
helped the proven enemy agent to run the election with huge enemy money in
1970. In July 2014, a very small army of Hamas fighters could successfully
resist the Israeli aggression for 50 days –despite intense aerial bombing and
heavy artillery shelling. Pakistan Army never experienced such aerial bombing
in 1971, but its huge army couldn't fight against India even for 15 days!
At the end, they put the final nail on the coffin of united Pakistan –the
largest Muslim country of the contemporary world. What the British couldn't
undo in 1947; their secularist Pakistani protégé could do it in 1971.
With such deep de-Islamisation of thought, the Pakistan
Army do not face any moral problem to drop bombs on mosques, madrasas or
civilians. They have killed thousands of Muslim people in Waziristan. During
General Musharraf's rule, they attacked Red Mosque and Al-Hafsa Madrasa in
Islamabad and killed its female students. The same problems run much deeper in
the Syrian Army. They are killing innocent Syrians day and night. They have
already killed more than 300 thousands innocent people; and are still
continuing the killing. The same is true with most of the Muslim countries.
This is indeed a huge problem of the Muslim world; no less damaging and harmful
than the past colonial rule. While living under occupation of such secularised
army, how the Muslims can build and follow siratul mustaqeem in
cultural, political, judicial, spiritual and intellectual domains? Living
in deep jungle with the company of animals may not be more harmful than living
under such occupation of the secularists. At least, the animals do not
de-Islamise and seduce people to hellfire. Neither do they obstruct siratul
mustaqeem. But the secularist rulers and their secular institutions do it
effectively in a very seductive way. What can be more helpful for the Muslim
Ummah than releasing them from the secularists' occupation? This is why it
stands the highest form of ibadah to establish an Islamic state. Only this way
they get release from the occupation of the internal and external enemies of
Islam. It is so important that most of the companions of the prophet
(sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) sacrificed their life for it.


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Saturday, January 22, 2011
..and then I told him that I was breaking up with him because the moonlight reflected off of his bald head was keeping me awake -- and you should have seen the look on his face! What's the matter, Tiffany? You act like I'm boring you to death or something!
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Sending up a promotional balloon, Kees Molkenboer
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Photographer: Kees Molkenboer
Title: Sending up a promotional balloon on the occasion of the exhibition 'Old Rotterdam', Blijdorp Zoo
Year: 1948
Dimensions of the image: 40 x 40 cm
Paper size: 61 x 46 cm
Kees Molkenboer (1907-1987) is one of the photographers from the collection of the Nederlands Fotomuseum.
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29 Apr Researchers create 1-step graphene patterning method
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a one-step, facile method to pattern graphene by using stencil mask and oxygen plasma reactive-ion etching, and subsequent polymer-free direct transfer to flexible substrates.
Graphene, a two-dimensional carbon allotrope, has received immense scientific and technological interest. Combining exceptional mechanical properties, superior carrier mobility, high thermal conductivity, hydrophobicity, and potentially low manufacturing cost, graphene provides a superior base material for next generation bioelectrical, electromechanical, optoelectronic, and thermal management applications.
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Message from Mrs. Ahart
Dear Wesley families,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year. I am thrilled to begin my first year as principal of Wesley School. While this is my first year as a principal, I have enjoyed working in District 4 as a teacher for the past twelve years in four of its elementary schools.
Wesley School is a great place for students to develop the social, academic, and emotional skills they will need to be successful in their future endeavors. I look forward to working closely with you and your child to foster this growth. Strong communication with our school and your child's teacher is critical for this success. Opportunities to connect include email, Sangha, Twitter, notes in your child's folder, student planner and Seesaw, along with attending school events as much as possible. In addition, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or your child's teacher at any time with questions, concerns, and suggestions.
At Wesley, we understand that academic growth is only possible when students feel supported and safe. Throughout the year, you will notice a strong focus on our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (P.B.I.S.) program. With this program, students learn about being safe, respectful, and responsible in a variety of settings and receive recognition for making good choices. Students will also be challenged and supported academically and behaviorally through other opportunities, including our House program and varying incentive programs throughout the year.
Thank you for your part in this learning community. I'm looking forward to a wonderful school year!
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Can a midget be a police officer?
12 Answers
- Kid MohawkLv 69 months agoFavourite answer
I don't believe so, as they would struggle to pass any number of the medical and physical qualifiers for duty. But there are more than likely other roles they could easily play within a department, like perhaps as a detective, or investigator, or meter maid. Basically anything that wouldn't have them chasing people down during the heat of a crime.
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- SallyLv 59 months ago
only if the midget is a transgenderSource(s): Michelle Obama
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- Gerri RLv 49 months ago
Yes. If they can pass the qualifications test and pass the academy. Then, technically, they can be a cop.
However, everything will be much harder for them than anyone else.
But, think about it, that person will not be a very good cop. S/he will have a very hard time arresting someone who is 6.5 feet tall if he's only 3 feet tall himself! Would you want someone like that to help you if you were being attacked or robbed?
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- Anonymous9 months ago
Maybe at the Yellow Brick PD
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- BruceLv 79 months ago
I've never heard of a height requirement on any department I'm familiar with, other than something that says "weight proportionate to height". However, it is unlikely they would pass the required tests. The physical agility test could be an issue, and the emergency vehicle operation course would definitely be an issue.
The law requires employers to make "reasonable accommodations" for persons with disabilities, The modifications needed in a squad car would be beyond reasonable.
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- ConnorLv 49 months ago
Yes, then, they would probably give them other roles such as working in the office rather than going around chasing people.
In the UK, men had to be around 6ft in order to do the role, now there is no height restrictions
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- Anonymous9 months ago
Yes, providing they pass all the fitness requirements, (they would need to be extremely fit to make up for the lack of height that will hinder them) They can't just tell you no because of your height because that would be discrimination.
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My opinion is that it' is discrimination, it might not be considered discrimination under U.S law but many other countries believe it is discrimination.
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- Anonymous9 months ago
Only if they can find you a small role.
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- mokrieLv 79 months ago
No. How would they chase and take down a running perp?
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- Aster RhoidsLv 79 months ago
Yep, and you'll be the first person to be arrested.
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Ligurian cuisine has a lot to offer. Regional specialties, from focacce through pasta to seafood or meat.
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