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interview by Michael Cromartie
The War Against Boys
Christina Hoff Sommers was a professor of philosophy at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, when her first book, Who Stole Feminism?, was published. That book, the thesis of which Sommers had laid out in a provocative Atlantic Monthly article, catapulted her to public prominence (and generated a bushel of politically correct hate-mail). Sommers has since forsaken the groves of academe for think tankery; currently she is the W.H. Brady Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C.
Her new book, The War Against Boys, has generated even more controversy than its predecessor did. (For an exchange between Sommers and her critics, see the Letters section of the August issue of the Atlantic.) Michael Cromartie met with her in Washington to talk about the book.
What is the war against boys?
Boys are politically incorrect. They like action, competition, rough-housing. They are the one group of Americans who do not spend a lot of time talking about their feelings. This worries many people. A group of psychologists— mainly at Harvard—have convinced themselves that boys need to be "rescued" from their masculinity. At the same time, hard-line feminists are persuaded that unless we intervene at earliest possible age to change boys, women and girls will continue to be "oppressed under patriarchy." My book shows that these two groups—the gender warriors and the New England psychologists—have been astonishingly successful in promoting their male-averse programs in the schools. In the meantime, boys are not getting the help they really need. All the special help has been allocated to girls.
Many books have come out in the last ten years or so that report a pervasive malaise among young women and adolescent girls. Is your book intended as a corrective to these diagnoses?
Those books have had two bad effects. They overstated how bad things are for girls, and they distracted everyone's attention from the problems of boys. Contrary to Mary Pipher's ...
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Jeff Lamb Tapped For Mornings At WPFX
February 2, 2015 at 12:08 PM (PT)
Radio vet JEFF LAMB has been tapped for mornings on TOLEDO RADIO Country WPFX (107.7 THE WOLF)/TOLEDO, effective MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th.
LAMB succeeds HOOPER, who remains on the staff handling weekends.
"THE WOLF is excited to have JEFF take over the morning chair," said WPFX OM SID SIDDALL. "JEFF is incredibly talented, and comes with vast experience and huge name recognition. JEFF and his cast of characters will immediately become a huge asset to THE WOLF."
It's a return to the market for LAMB, who previously worked at Rock WIOT, beginning in 1990. Additional stops on LAMB's radio resume include PEORIA, IL and FLINT, MI
Send congrats to LAMB here.

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We're pleased to announce that SESI will now be appearing alongside the Cultivate VegVan at the Rusty Bicycle refilling washing-up liquid , bio and non-bio laundry liquid, fabric softener, multisurface cleaner, dishwasher tablets and others.
Cut packaging waste and come and refill your own bottles with locally made, sustainable household detergents every Thursday at the Rusty Bicycle Cultivate stop 3pm-8pm.
"In the UK alone we use 35 million plastic bottles every day and as many as 16 million of these go unrecycled – ending up on our beaches, in landfill and in our oceans." – Greenpeace.
SESI has been helping cut all kinds of packaging waste since 2006. So far, they have refilled about 40,000 plastic bottles alone with the help of Oxfordshire residents.
We're really excited to be helping them keep up the good work.


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Descriptions of the lobby's power and methods are becoming more and more explicit now that the wheels are falling off the hasbara cart.
The International Herald Tribune today gave space to Mustafa Barghouthi to make an argument that used to be dismissed as anti-Semitic conspiracy theory–
It is with deepening concern that I recognize the Obama administration is not yet capable of standing up to Israel and the pro-Israel lobby…
Meantime, Ynet, Israel's biggest newssite, publishes an "I-am-lobby/hear-me-roar" threat from an American-Israeli named Michael Fenenbock (who's a hardcase.) Fenebock wants to destroy the political career of the Swedish Prime Minister because he urged the division of Jerusalem under the EU resolution. Fenenbock has a plan involving pricey political consultants and Swedish stoolies (emphasis mine):
European Union (EU) foreign ministers have, with some modifications, rubber stamped a Swedish proposal to recognize east Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. The Swedish EU initiative provides the framework for international recognition of a soon to be unilaterally declared Palestinian State.
The raw political truth behind the Swedish EU Jerusalem initiative is that Prime Minister Fredrick Reinfeldt's government gets away with it because there is no political price to pay in Sweden.
The Swedes hold a general election on September 19, 2010. All 349 seats in the Riksdag are up. Reinfeldt's tenuous coalition government is in deep political trouble. Recent polling has Reinfeldt's government at 44% and the opposition at 50%. His party risks defeat in September….
If Reinfeldt's "hammer the Jews" gambit succeeds every politician in Europe will copy the formula. If we do not fight back, if we do not cause Reinfeldt and Bildt to suffer political consequences in Sweden, it will have a bandwagon effect all across European politics.
All Europe is watching and learning. The stakes are nothing less than Jerusalem.
With all due respect for my friends who have passionately made the Hasbara argument to Europe over the years, I cast my vote for fighting.
September 19, 2010, that's the target. Send the best political campaign professionals in the world into Sweden's national elections. Make Reinfeldt and Bildt pay a price. That's where I'd make my stand.
An independent campaign, run by Swedes, centered on the consequences for Sweden resulting from the Reinfeldt government's EU Jerusalem initiative, with pro-bono assistance provided by the very best political campaign professionals in the world is a rational and potentially very effective fight back strategy.
Sweden is a test case. If we make Reinfeldt and Bildt pay a political price in Sweden, the message it sends will resonate all over Europe.
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The past few years have seen overwhelming examples of decisions made by countries, voters against the spirit of democracy and inclusiveness in Europe.The onus is now on the future generation how they will shape Europe & European values. We feel the need and urgency to share the vision with them. Democrateen engages native, refugee, migrant teens (14-18) and create, ―workshops on foundation of European ethics, principles. ―Organize sports, arts events promoting their group work.
Tallinn, Estonia.
Yerevan, Armenia.
Marseille, France.
We bring the stage to the future generation, and exactly convey the idea to them, "What if you took the stage?" This idea engages future generation of natives, migrants, refugees to understand each other, and promotes all taking steps in each others direction.
A successful outcome would be a measurable affirmative impact in the target group, who then hopefully impact their families, society and future of Europe. An online catalogue of the featured work, examples of community work, inspiring stories of togetherness.
3 day workshops will be organised in France, Armenia, Estonia on separate occasions by the local organisation. Others will interact via video calls. After the workshops next 3 months are planned for organisation-participant collaborative workshops/events/activities. We have set outline of activities but we also encourage open space for ideas. In the meanwhile, thanks to experience exchange online, we will have broader view and opportunity to enact good practices immediately.
This idea is important to us because we try to tackle current problem with future prospects and feel this is most vital time to tackle this issue. As a psychologist, lawyer, social workers, we came face to face with many stories and feel the real need to address the situation.
Our main target group are teenagers (natives, migrants, refugees, deprived). On one hand they are our future, on the other hands this is the age of conflicts and negativism. So we want them to engage and show the nature of the problems existing and the role they play in them.


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H.Con.Res.530 - Concurrent resolution for negotiations on the Turkish opium ban.93rd Congress (1973-1974)
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It is the beginning of another new year and, as may well be imagined, our people are wondering, and asking of themselves and each other, what does it hold in store for us all. That is natural and only to be expected.
However, the concerns are somewhat heightened, and understandably so, given that the year just ended has not been a particularly good one, not even for many of those who support the regime now in power.
Of course family members, close relatives and friends have once again done well for themselves, but, in any case, that is only for a very narrow group of them.
So many there are who thought that supporting the incumbents would have positioned them for favourable treatment, but, alas, today they are a group of saddened persons, most of whom have been heard lamenting the grave mistake which they made on Monday 15 February 2015, and vowing that never again will they allow themselves to be taken in by such as those now wielding political power in our fair land.
Once again we say to all those who were led astray, do come back home, come back to where you truly belong. Our arms and our doors are still wide open, and we assure you of a most warn and genuine welcome. We do not hold anything against you, for we know only too well the powers of persuasion of those who are in the vanguard, doing the dirty works of the prince of darkness and his myriad followers.
It is therefore quite understandable that thousands of our people were taken in for a short time by a group of persons who portrayed themselves as being genuinely concerned for you, the people, for your wellbeing and a better future.
Now you know better, are much wiser, and more discerning than before, we feel assured that you will want to seize the opportunity to set matters right. We know that you are quite capable, and we also know that you wish to make amends. But, we implore you, do not think in such terms. We are just pleased and happy you are able to make the crossing back to your true home.
It is worthy of note that much of what is (and has been) happening here is akin to the negatives which have been playing out in other areas of the world, the efforts from on high to silence dissent being amongst the more obvious.
The most horrific slaying and dismemberment of the Saudi Arabian Washington Post journalist, Mr. Jamal Khashoggi, an obvious state sponsored murder, reminds us of the many instances when right here, in our own land, persons who dared to criticise the naked emperor found themselves, their relatives, their homes and their business places on the receiving end of some heavy gunfire.
Another of the many negative features playing out on the international level has been that of certain kinds of politicians openly lying to the people they govern, and doing so
knowingly, loudly, brazenly, shamelessly and repeatedly. That practice has also been indulged in our case. Indeed, it would be on point to say that it is one of the main inventory items in SCHEME UNITY's 'stock-in-trade'.
For more than two centuries, Americans have regarded Chicago politicians as being amongst the most long-winded in the world. It is that which led to Chicago being given the moniker of 'windy city'. That trait is readily applicable to the so-called leader of SCHEME UNITY.
The budget address given in our parliament in December 2018 was truly of the Chicago variety. In the local lingo it would be said that there was 'a lot of froth and no mauby'.
Our people had been waiting for so long, praying that at long last something truly positive would have been drawn up, obtained the backing and support of those in office, as well as those in parliament, and then offered to us. But that was not to be.
As our beloved Comrade Leader pointed out while responding in parliament to the address, the entire process has been shrouded in secrecy, so unlike that which obtained when he was in office as prime minister and minister for finance. Quite notable, and worrying, is the fact that the private sector has been completely eliminated from the annual exercise.
Then, too, there is the matter of the concealment of The IMF Report. Why? What is there to hide?
In the budget, if budget it be at all, the capital area has all the appearances of being nothing more than a hodge-podge of "projects" hastily thrown together, in an all too obvious effort to 'justify' the expenditures, but which, when compared with the projections for later on in the lives of the projects, bear absolutely NO resemblance whatsoever to reality.
It is all a mamaguy, and that, dear people of St. Kitts and Nevis, is the kindest thing which can be said of this whole affair, a most sordid matter when considered in its entirety.
The 'budget' presented to parliament last month, December 2018, has left our people devoid of hope and encouragement. So many now feel abandoned, and go about discharging their daily tasks and responsibilities with their countenances bearing the look of the forlorn, and that is understandably so.
That so many of our people have been able to maintain their equanimity is most commendable, for the whole exercise can only be accurately summed up as 'a mamaguy budget', namely an attempt to make monkeys out of us.
Historically, Kittitians and Nevisians do not take kindly to any person or persons trying to make monkeys out of us. The current situation makes no difference in that regard.
An appeal is hereby made to ALL of our people to maintain their calmness and coolness, for certain elements will most definitely seek to provoke 'trouble', thereby providing a 'cloak' behind which they can carry out their infamous devilry.
Do not be fooled, dear people. What transpired during the J'ouvert on Boxing Day could very well have been one such 'provoked' situation. It does seem to have all the appearances of having been deliberately 'stirred up', so that stronger efforts could be 'lawfully' taken to beat-up our people, as some of the external police entities have been advocating.
Creatures such as those in SCHEME UNITY are notorious for employing such measures.
We should therefore remain cool and calm, and refuse to fall into their traps.
Let us all give our full support to our beloved Comrade Leader who, during his response to the budget address, invited ALL of our people "to come on board!" Doing so will lift the spirits of all of us and give us "the opportunity to continue to make their contribution in the development of our country, your country, my country, the country of the people of Nevis, the country of the people of St. Kitts, and the country of the Next Gen SKN!"
We quite simply CANNOT afford to allow the SCHEME UNITY lot to make monkeys of us.


text: International Legal Research What is international law? Public international law: • Law that governs the relations between or among nations – Think UN, treaties Private international law: • Concerns disputes between private parties in which the laws, jurisdiction or court judgments of more than one jurisdiction or country are implicated – Think conflict of laws, UNCITRAL, arbitration Sources of International Law Article 38 of the International Court of Justice statute states: • 1. The Court, whose function is to decide in accordance with international law such disputes as are submitted to it, shall apply: – a. international conventions, whether general or particular, establishing rules expressly recognized by the contesting states; – b. international custom, as evidence of a general practice accepted as law; – c. the general principles of law recognized by civilized nations; – d. subject to the provisions of Article 59, judicial decisions and the teachings of the most highly qualified publicists of the various nations, as subsidiary means for the determination of rules of law. International Customary Law "Consists of rules of law derived from the constant conduct of states acting out of the belief that the law required them to act that way" • Because there are no international "laws", per se, countries instead behave as if there were laws to require them to behave a certain way International Conventions (Treaties) Treaty research in 5 steps 1. Does a treaty exist on the topic? 2. Find the text of the treaty 3. Who are the parties (bilateral or multilateral) and what is the treaty's effective date? 4. Any reservations, understandings, declarations, or other conditions made by relevant parties? 5. Any subsequent modification to the treaty (amendments or protocols)? Example #1 Luxemburg is one of several small jurisdictions that act as tax havens to wealthy US citizens. Locate the most recent agreement between the US and Luxemburg on prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and capital. • In what official US source can this treaty be found? Example #2 Has North Korea ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child? • If so, when did they ratify it? • Did they have any reservations, understandings, declarations, or other conditions? International judicial decisions There is no good index or digest to international legal jurisprudence • There is no concept of stare decisis in international law; therefore courts do not heavily rely on precedent (although they can consult their previous decisions under Article 38 of the ICJ statute on the sources of international law) • The body of case law is substantially smaller than domestic jurisdictions and is therefore more easily located • Best place to locate a citation is through a secondary source – Law journals, ILM, books, etc – Max Planck Encyclopedia Locating International decisions Avoid Lexis/WL—almost all decisions of int'l bodies and related procedural documents are available FREE on the court/tribunal's website The International Court of Justice's website has full-text PDFs of all judgments and procedural documents— this link lists all cases brought before the ICJ in chronological order: http://www.icj-cij.org Retrieve relevant case from the ICJ website If you have a judgment year, change the list to reflect the date of culmination Be sure you know whether you are looking for a contentious case or an advisory proceeding Locate relevant case—in this example, I found it by judgment date. You could always do a CTRL+F for the country involved as well Click on whichever type of document you are trying to find—i.e., in our example, we are looking for page 37 of the Judgment, so we would click on "Judgments" and then select the first PDF This is an exact copy of what was printed in the official reporter, with the same pagination. It can (and, in my opinion, should) be considered an authentic full-text source. European Union Information EU Legislation Regulations • most direct form of EU law - as soon as they are passed, they have binding legal force throughout every Member State, on a par with national laws. National governments do not have to take action themselves to implement EU regulations. Directives • lay down certain end results that must be achieved in every Member State. National authorities have to adapt their laws to meet these goals, but are free to decide how to do so. Directives may concern one or more Member States, or all of them. Decisions • EU laws relating to specific cases. They can come from the EU Council (sometimes jointly with the European Parliament) or the Commission. Recommendations/Opinions (no binding force) How to Find EU Legislation Current/enacted legislation: • Official Journal (on Eur-Lex) • Eur-Lex: – http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm • Lexis (EURCOM;LEGIS) • Westlaw (EU-LEG) Proposed legislation: • Pre-Lex – http://ec.europa.eu/prelex/apcnet.cfm?CL=en • Legislative Observatory – http://www.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/index.jsp?languag e=en Official Journal The OJ has been published since 1967 as two main series: L (Legislation) and C (Communication = Information and Notices). Both series are published almost daily and in the 23 official languages. Some items are listed on the index in bold and others are not. The latter are of less importance and usually concern agricultural matters. The OJ is arranged in two sequences which are described as "Acts whose publication is obligatory" (mainly Regulations and Directives) and "Acts whose publication is not obligatory" (mainly Decisions). Example #3 Locate the authentic full text version of this cite: 1998 O.J. (C 402) 24 • What was the date that this document was published? Court of Justice of the European Union Three main competencies: • reviews the legality of the acts of the institutions of the European Union, • ensures that the Member States comply with obligations under the Treaties, and • interprets European Union law at the request of the national courts and tribunals Consists of three courts: • the Court of Justice • the General Court (formerly known as the Court of First Instance, created in 1988) • the Civil Service Tribunal (created in 2004). Where to find EU cases & decisions European Court Reports (E.C.R.) [official] • Where cases relate to the same issue, they may be joined so that several case numbers will be attached to a single ECR citation. Since 1990 the Reports have been split into two parts in each issue. Part I contains the ECJ cases and Part II contains the CFI/GC cases. • Print only: KJE924.5 .R47 Eur-Lex • http://eur-lex.europa.eu/RECH_jurisprudence.do Curia • http://curia.europa.eu/ Common Market Law Reports • Print only: KJE923.7 .C66 Example #5 "Would you please send me the ECJ judgment in Kanal 5 (2008). Thanks." • When looking for a case, try starting with Curia, the European Courts' official website. You can also search case law using Eur-Lex Is there an official version available? • Eur-Lex provides ECR citations, but there is no electronic version of the ECR version as of yet Curia's simple search box on the front page makes it easy to locate cases using basic data—in this instance, we know the name of the party (Kanal 5—but only input "Kanal" incase the decision spells out the number), the court (Court of Justice), and the date (2008, although with the distinctive party name we probably don't even need the date) Be sure you are aware of which result is the one that you want—for example, the OJ cite "looks" official but is only a summary of the judgement, not the actual full text. Also, be aware of the difference between the judgment and the Advocate Generals' Opinion (which preceeds the actual judgment) Unofficial (but reliable) full text of the judgement Now that you have the case number (C-52/07) you can easily retrieve the case through EurLex; it will not give you the official version, but will give you the cite to the official reporter This is the official reporter citation---2008 ECR I-9275 United Nations Information UN Documents How to locate UN documents If you already have a citation (e.g. A/63/950), use the "Search by symbol" feature of the UN Documentation system: http://www.un.org/en/documents/. If you do not know the document symbol, scroll down on this page and choose the body and type of document which you are looking for (i.e., General Assembly – Resolutions) and you will be taken to the appropriate page Locating documents on the UN site Locating General Assembly resolutions From the main "Documents" page, scroll down under "General Assembly" and select "Resolutions" Locating General Assembly resolutions Then select the GA session the document was issued in Voting records are also linked Since resolutions are listed in chronological order, use CTRL+F to find your keyword on the page


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I love how much you insist that you're "not good at teleporting" YET YOU ACED THE ENTIRE THING, getting most of the gems on the first try, and dodging tons of traps I set! And killing the boss in like, 10 seconds because you have SUPER RAPID FIRE?!? You make it look easy lol. (I totally don't believe that was your first time playing heh)
This is awesome, thanks for playing again Mr Skysen! Really enjoyed this! (I can never get enough of your voice)


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Lange Zeitwerk White Gold by A. Lange & Söhne
The "Lange Zeitwerk White Gold" (140.029) is part of A. Lange & Söhne's "Lange Zeitwerk" watch family. The Watch features a dial in black solid silver and is housed in a white gold case. This watch was designed for men. The round case is 41.9mm in diameter and 12.6mm high. A transparent case back makes it possible to admire the movement.
The watch is driven by a hand-wound Lange L043.1 mechanical caliber which has a power reserve of 36 hours and displays for hours (large window), minutes (large window) and seconds (off-centered).
The case is fitted with a black alligator leather strap with a white gold pin buckle. Recommended retail price from official retailers: about 70'920 CHF. Please use the "Contact Shop" button to ask an official store of your choice for their offer."


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With the wallpaper 285016 nothing can go wrong. Get inspired by the traditional flower pattern and set nice accents in yellow, red and blue. The high-quality product from Germany is washable and can be fixed to the wall with a straight match of 53 cm / 20.9''.


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There comes a time in every homeowner's life when an air conditioner replacement becomes a consideration. Whether the current unit isn't performing as well as it used to, or the monthly energy bills are gradually increasing, a new air conditioning unit has many benefits. Andersen Heating & Cooling has been talking with homeowners about AC replacements for over 30 years, so we know exactly what to look for when it comes to a new unit for your home. Keep reading below to see some of the guidelines we follow when recommending a new AC unit:
One of the main reasons to consider a new air conditioner is efficiency. With technology constantly evolving, HVAC units are getting more and more efficient every year. One of the ways to measure a unit's efficiency is to look at the SEER, or the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This rating is derived from different equations that calculate the cost of energy consumption in your home and compares it to the industry standard. Older units generally have a SEER rating of 8-12, while some of the newest units reach up to a SEER rating of 25. That's potentially 3x the efficiency and savings you could experience with a new unit!
Although a new efficient unit is a great way to stay comfortable and lower utility bills, there are still other ways to save money with a new unit. Older units are more likely to leak or break, causing you to schedule repairs. Some repairs can end up being so costly that it's actually cheaper in the long run to get a replacement unit. Not only that, but there are a good amount of tax credits and rebates from the manufacturer or government that allow you to get replacement units for cheaper than the MSRP cost.
Lastly, a lot of the older units use an outdated type of refrigerant called R-22. This type of refrigerant is slowly becoming harder to get and more expensive because it is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA. As of 2010, R22 is no longer allowed to be used in newly-manufactured air conditioners in the US. The EPA is reducing the amount manufactured by nearly 50% over the next few years, and it will be no longer be available in the United States by 2020.
As you can see, there are many benefits to a new air conditioner. Comfort and energy savings are two of the biggest contenders when considering a new unit, so keep those in mind when you are thinking about an upgrade. If you have any additional questions about your home, feel free to give Andersen Heating & Cooling a call today!


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Investment banks and other professional services firms competing to recruit undergraduate students for internship programs are now starting as early as September, making the fall of students"™ junior years one of the most important times in their young careers.
Fortune Magazine shares key trends and details about early recruiting that you should know.
Click here to read the full article from Fortune.
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The Romanian Academic Society has launched Policy Brief # 66 on the Vulnerability of European Funds: how EU money eludes us and what we can do to spend them wisely," during a press conference held on Monday, October 14 at the Office of the Representative of the European Commission in Romania.
The study is based on a qualitative analysis of the use of EU funds in Romania, undertaken by the SAR team during March- June 2013. The Policy Brief includes a list of recommended indicators that can be followed by public authorities responsible for the spending of UE funds, beneficiaries, civil society and the media, in order to minimize the risk of fraud and irregularities with EU funds in the next budget period.
The research conducted by the SAR team aims to (1) identify the main vulnerabilities of the institutional system for the prevention of fraud and irregularities with EU funds , (2) clearly present the problems identified so as to generate discussion about their importance, as to improve the management and increase the level of absorption (3) formulate a series of recommendations for each of the identified vulnerabilities as to lay the foundations for further discussion on potential solutions.
The report can be downloaded here. (Romanian version)
This policy brief is part of the "Misuse of Public Funds in Romania Before and After EU Accession, from 2004 to 2012" implemented by the Romanian Academic Society (SAR) with the financial support of the Think Tank Fund (TTF) – Open Society Foundations.


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One evening back in October (October people! two full months before Christmas), Danny and the kids went on a little shopping expedition while I was off teaching my class. On the agenda: finding Christmas presents for mama. And what is the best venue for such an outing? The dollar store of course. Each of the children found treasures they were positive I couldn't live without.
Alyssa choose a lovely candle (it's pink and sparkly - what more can I say?).
Parker selected a refrigerator deodorizer (apparently his nose is more sensitive than mine!).
And Reagan came home with a wash bag for delicates/hat (a great accessory for my big new washing machine and my favorite baby girl!)
Am I a blessed mama or what?! Extra points for Daddy too!


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Lyrics Depot is your source of lyrics to I Got The Knack by Everlast. Please check back for more Everlast lyrics.
I Got The Knack Lyrics
Artist: Everlast
Album: Forever Everlasting
You got it (13X)
Get up everybody
and listen to this rhythm
my name is Everlast
I'm always on time
I got what it takes to make this rhythm complete
when my DJ cuts
he never misses a beat
I'm down with the Syndicate
and there down with me
I'm also down with Divine
Terry B.
DJ Lethal
and my brotha Kool Nick
Kid Jazz
bangle and Cut Master Quick
I worked hard and long to master this traight
and the cult of my sound
I get paid
to sleep on it now my time shall come
that's why I'm numba 1
I got the knack (7X)
You got it
Everlast is in effect
gettin' full respect
I collect big checks
1's, 5's, 10's, 20's, 100 g's
I'm pullin' honeyleft and right
day and night
you gotta see this
there all on my dick
to get a sip
of this white performer
that can get whip
but I'm not out to get paid
not laid
all across the country
my records gettin' played
the radio stations
clubs and renkores?
all the shows, I make'm do encores
sweep for me now
for my time shall come
my name is Everlast
that's why I'm numba 1
I got the knack (5X)
Ah, yah, check this out
step up place your bet
I'll serve your fortune
but first I must issue just one word of caustion
don't have misinterpertations? on my song and rioting
Everlast is on the rise my voice is nice and moist
resighting choice?
vocals respected world wide
and feared by locals
popin' junk out your punk mouth
makin' bets it's too late
for regrets
it's time to pay your debts
it's the name a poetic god with skin on his head
so sleep on it now
Everlast last forever
that's why I'm numba 1
I got the knack (10X)
Now there are too many people in this world tryin' to play me like a
They dissin' me
tellin' me what records sellin'
what kinda records hittin' the charts
you sound like him and her
but you sound retarded
take very little time writin' rhyme
it's confusing to see so many peopel cry
some think that it's a sell out
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We do these compilations every now and then. We did one on "Smoking Themed Photography", "Red Lips" and one even on "Finest Female Photographers". This time, we'd like to do one on freckled girls. Some people have a soft side for girls with freckles – others don't find them very appealing.
We certainly do. So, here we go. If you have any image that you think we might like, hit us a comment below and let us know:
Don't forget to check the individual artists out! They are superb!
The red Queen by Maja Topčagić
Untitled (2) by Lena Dunaeva
*** by Malvina Frolova
Arina by Roman Filippov
Introverted by Halo Graphy
Daisies by Maja Topčagić
Emeline by Lëa Mirp
Untitled by Brian Ingram
Jenny III by Benjamin Sommer
Demons by Cristina Otero
Red by Maja Topčagić
K by Roman Filippov
Summer Glow by Michael Woloszynowicz
Sand and Bone by C O
Untitled by Lena Dunaeva
Uno by Tresharenko
Heat dissipation by Karina Chernova
Anna II by Yannick Desmet
Freckles by André Josselin
N by DD photo
Untitled (3) by Lena Dunaeva
When the World Stops by Evgeny Tchebotarev
Autumnal beauty by Nađa Berberović
Self by Natasha Kachalina
Lilac Fume by Polina Rabtseva
Sun Goddess by The Photo Fiend
The Last Breath of the Summer Wind by Evgeny Tchebotarev
New Skin by Lia Mstislavskaya
Redhead by Barbora Biňovcová
Freckles (2) by Armando Ceballos
Fool's Gold by Wandering Heart
Diamond in the rough by karrah kobus
Chiara by Laura
Intertwined by Kayleigh June
Freckle forest by Kitty Gallannaugh
Maren by Sandra Scherer
Freckles (3) by AnnaMazur
Freckles (4) by AnitaAnti
Falling by Maja Topčagić
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The latest abortion statistics for the year 2018 were released on 18th June by Statistics New Zealand. In this brief report, Bernard Moran of Voice for Life explores those statistics in more detail and puts a human face to the reality they represent.
There were 13,282 abortions compared with 13,285 in 2017.
Each legal abortion in New Zealand is recorded with the mother's details for statistical purposes. Thus, trends can be identified as we shall see in this report.
There was speculation in some news outlets that the number of abortions in 2018 would be higher than in previous years. This was attributed mainly to the housing crisis, particularly in Auckland.
Factors such as record high rents, the need for two incomes to save for a deposit and pay off mortgages. An unexpected pregnancy could disrupt plans to buy a house or pay the rent.
As the figures reveal, the slow downward trend from the mid-2000s continues for the time being.
Teenage abortions
10% of the abortions were for women under 20, down from 23% in 2007.
Pregnancies ending in abortion
One in five (19%) pregnancies were terminated, down from one in four (25%) in 2003.
Women in their 20s
Consistently the largest cohort (52%) to have induced abortions.
Women 30 years and over
38% of abortions in 2018, compared with 28% in 2007.
An increase in early abortions
60% of women had their abortion before 10 weeks gestation, compared with 26.7 in 2007.
The number of previous abortions
1,071 women had a second abortion
393 had their third.
146 had their fourth.
60 had their fifth.
22 had their sixth.
12 had their seventh abortion or more (the number of "more" abortions are no longer published).
First abortion
64% of the 2018 abortions were performed on women having their first abortion.
Additional information not contained in the initial Statistics NZ release
- 28 abortions were recorded as being performed exclusively because there was a medical threat to the mother's life.
- 12 abortions were authorised where sexual violation was involved.
What will happen to the recording of abortions in 2019?
The present system will continue up to the end of December 2019. At present, the Cabinet of the Coalition Government is considering an abortion reform Bill and the speculation is that abortion will be removed from the Crimes Act and abortion allowed for any reason up to 20 weeks.
Each one of the 2018 abortions was a small, vulnerable human boy or girl, with a personality and a future that was taken from them. As the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin once observed: "The death of a single person is a tragedy, the deaths of thousands are mere statistics."


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BETHANY HALL-LONG'S CAREER has left her with a perspective on economic development informed not only by her job as the General Assembly's most productive legislator, but also by her position as a professor and an educator. She understands that economic development isn't just a series of investments and business decisions, but a complex, interconnected web of resources, people, and policies ranging from grant and loan programs to strong schools and good infrastructure.
DELAWARE'S ECONOMY IS CHANGING before our eyes. Chrysler and GM are gone. Even DuPont, a company with more than 200 years of local history, downsized its workforce at the end of last year. Although we've enjoyed success in other sectors, the lessons of the past 20 years could not be clearer: we cannot rely on a handful of major employers to carry our economy. Rather, we have to create a business climate that encourages broad-based, cross-sector growth.
LUCKILY, WE HAVE A HEAD START. Wilmington's innovation corridor features coworking spaces like the coIN Loft, The Mill, and 1313 Innovation. The state has taken the initiative to establish itself as a hub for blockchain technology, which is already cementing itself as the future of currency and commerce. And our colleges and universities have stepped up not only as world-class educational institutions, but as research centers and economic engines that may well prove to be our greatest asset in the years to come.
THE FOLLOWING ECONOMIC PLAN recognizes that our economic future is one steeped in innovation and loose networks of entrepreneurs, and supports policy priorities that advance that vision. Just as importantly, it dispels with the myth that education and economics are two separate topics. Education is not just the key to a skilled, knowledgeable workforce but—as we increasingly see in the examples shown by the University of Delaware and Delaware State University—an economic powerhouse in its own right.
IT'S JUST ONE EXAMPLE of how Bethany's experience has prepared her to be effective in the lieutenant governor's office—and how she'll fight for a stronger, healthier Delaware.
CREATING A WORKFORCE ENVIRONMENT rooted fundamentally in values of fairness and equality are critical to Delaware's growth and the development of its workforce. In recent years, Delaware has taken important steps toward equality:
- banning workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity;
- making employers' wage secrecy requirements unlawful;
- keeping employers out of women's right to make their own healthcare and reproductive decisions; and
- prohibiting workplace discrimination against those with family caregiver obligations.
Bethany proudly supported all of those efforts—but she knows we have further to go.
OUR ECONOMY GROWS WHEN WORKERS—and particularly women—earn a fair, equal wage. Unfortunately, women who work full time year-round were paid 79 percent of what median male earners made, according to the American Association of University Women. Delaware's 81 percent earning ratio ranks just 19th in the country. We need to do better—and we can.
WE HAVE TO RECOMMIT to the promise of equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The lieutenant governor is in an ideal position to work with legislators and the next administration to introduce legislation encouraging wage transparency and equal wages based on employees' work and qualifications, not the circumstances of their birth or the details of their private lives.
FURTHER, Delaware needs to pass paid maternal and paternal family leave—not just for the benefit to parents and the workforce, but also for our kids. Legislation like House Bill 165, sponsored by Rep. Debra Heffernan, allows for greater flexibility and support at home while bolstering employee morale and reducing turnover.
WITH OVER 100,000 SMALL BUSINESSES providing local goods and services statewide, entrepreneurs and start-ups are an indispensible part of Delaware's economy. Local growth in the technology, science, and health sectors has created a framework for the expansion of a 21st century workforce, if we seize the opportunity.
BETHANY'S TIME AS A LEGISLATOR and a professor have shown her firsthand the tremendous work that private and public entities have accomplished through collaboration. The Delaware Technology Park is just one example of these public-private partnerships. It success has led to the creation of more than 16,000 local jobs in high-demand fields, and its model of collaboration between private innovators, public support, and university research and innovation have helped lay a foundation to attract new and prospective employers to Delaware.
EVEN WITH EXAMPLES LIKE DTP IN MIND, Delaware has to expand opportunities for small businesses and start-ups to enter, sustain, and expand in Delaware—including through financial support. In addition to technical training and assistance programs, we must continue funding programs like the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO)'s Start It Up Delaware initiative, which offers $250,000 in grants for start-ups to grow and develop. These programs are vital to attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses right here in Delaware—particularly in critical fields like science, technology, and health.
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S FLEXIBILITY and position between the legislature and governor can be used to help cultivate stronger partnerships between government resources, small businesses, and programs supported by Delaware's Small Business Chamber and others. The Emerging Enterprise Center, the coIN Loft, 1313 Innovation, The Mill, Hatch House, and the University of Delaware's Horn Program are just a few examples of resources and programs that have helped develop successful start-ups and small businesses here at home. Delaware needs to encourage their establishment and growth with affordable coworking and makerspaces, robust capital networks, and strong neighborhoods that appeal to young professionals and families alike.
OF COURSE, ALL OF THIS STARTS at home. Training a world-class workforce with a mixture of skills and qualifications means starting earlier—much earlier. At this moment, the next generation of workers and innovators are currently in classrooms—many of them public—which is why we need to teach technical and vocational skills throughout the secondary and post-secondary education systems. The data show that individuals who develop these skills have higher earning potential than their peers who only have a diploma. We need to use this knowledge to capitalize on a huge opportunity.
THAT BEGINS WITH DEVELOPING AND SCALING meaningful, regionally in-demand work-based programs throughout our educational system. These certified programs equip students with valuable skills, higher earning potential, and better job placement rates. More specifically, individuals who obtain a post-secondary certification, apprenticeship, or associate degree have a median starting salary of $47,000, compared to $30,000 with a high school diploma.
WE ALSO NEED TO ENHANCE and broaden the relationship between educational programs and businesses throughout the state in order to bridge the education-to-workforce gap. We can accomplish that by fostering specific partnerships between the business community and our educational institutions. Furthermore, Delaware needs to develop financial incentives and supports for businesses that help bridge the workforce gap, in order to improve the synergies between schools and employers in need of skilled workers.
SEN. HALL-LONG UNDERSTANDS that our economy thrives when entrepreneurs have the support to innovate, workers enjoy a high standard of living, and public officials promote a healthy business climate. Her economic platform recognizes the need for both "white collar" and "blue collar" skills in our workforce, the vital role of education to economic development, and the fundamental promise that we will be judged by the quality of our work, not our gender, race, or private lives.
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR is in a perfect position to use their role between the governor and the legislature to advance an economic growth agenda—one that supports small businesses as well as large—and to help strengthen our state against regional and global competitors. A dedicated lieutenant governor can deliver a stronger, healthier Delaware—and Sen. Hall-Long is the only candidate with the experience, the record, and the relationships to make it happen.


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Starz, together with The Savannah College of Art and Design, announced today that "Outlander" Season Four will premiere at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival on Sunday, October 28th.
Following the screening, the "Outlander" cast and creators will participate in a panel discussion which will be livestreamed on the official STARZ "Outlander" Facebook page. Fans visiting Savannah can also experience an exhibit showcasing nearly 20 "Outlander" costumes from Season Four at the SCAD Museum of Art, which marks the first-ever costume exhibit at the Museum and Film Festival. Award-winning costume designer Terry Dresbach received Emmy® Award nominations in 2017 and 2018 for Outstanding Period Costumes, and a Costume Designers Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Period Television Series for her work on the show. Dresbach won an Emmy® and Costume Designers Guild Award for "Carnivale" in 2004.
Earlier this year, "Outlander" author Diana Gabaldon visited Savannah during the Savannah Book Festival.
Synopsis of "Outlander" season four:
Season Four of "Outlander" continues the story of time-traveling 20th century doctor Claire Fraser and her 18th century Highlander husband Jamie Fraser, as they try to make a home for themselves in colonial America. As Claire and Jamie build their lives together in the rough and dangerous back country of North Carolina, they must negotiate a tenuous loyalty to the current British ruling class, despite Claire's knowledge of the American Revolution to come. Along the way, the Frasers cross paths with notorious pirate and smuggler Stephen Bonnet in a fateful meeting that will come back to haunt the Fraser family. Meanwhile in the 20th century, things are complicated between Brianna Randall, Claire and Jamie's daughter, and Roger Wakefield, the historian who helped Claire search for Jamie in the past. But when Roger and Brianna search for proof that Brianna's parents reunited in the 18th century, a shocking discovery makes both of them consider following in Claire's footsteps.
Beginning October 1st, visit savannahboxoffice.com or call 912.525.5050 to purchase tickets and passes.


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Common Mistakes When Delivering Negative News to Employees
It is inevitable for you to deliver negative news to the people you work with. It can be a budget cut. It can also be about the cancelation of outdoor activities that were planned a long time ago. Worse, it could be about removing an employee from the job. No one wants to deliver this news, but as a leader, it is your responsibility to do so.
There is nothing wrong in stepping up to do the job, but you should avoid these common mistakes so that you can handle the situation well.
Setting a nice tone
You might want to make the situation lighter so you start by having a small talk. You also ask nice questions and make the employee feel comfortable. Once you have set the tone, this is when you decide to deliver the bad news. This is a big no. You should just go straight to the news that you wish to deliver. There is no point in making it easy or comfortable for the employee when the news they are getting will just be painful. You would rather rip the bandage right away than take it slow.
Trying to soften the negative news
Don't sugarcoat the news or find a light at the end of the tunnel that is yet to exist. Just say it as it is. For instance, if you are firing someone, don't talk about how much you like the person or how satisfied you were of the job before. If those statements were true, it makes no sense to end up with such a decision. You should just say the news straight away and not worry about being too harsh. Regardless of the approach, if the news is harsh, it will look that way.
Choosing the wrong place
You might want to fire someone when there are other people in the room to make it less awkward. This is not going to help. The same thing is true when you have chosen a place that will soon be occupied. You can't explain it in a few minutes so you need the right amount of time to discuss the issue in the right place. This is also a way of showing that you respect the person.
Asking about how the person feels
After delivering the news, you can keep your mouth shut. Some employees will have negative feedback, rant or get really mad. Just sit down and listen. If the employee decides to storm out, it is beyond your control. The biggest mistake is to ask how the other party feels. You already know the answer to that so it does not make sense to give such a question. If there is no question, you can ask the employee to leave. Otherwise, answer those questions but don't change your mind. This will really be awkward and there is nothing you can do to change how things are.
Negative news will be negative regardless. Just say it as it is and move on.
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Yard Assistant And Technical Instructor, Greenwich Campus
- £17,391 to £19,808 pa plus outer London weighting £1,393pa
- Hadlow, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent
- Hadlow College
Salary: £17,391 to £19,808 pa plus outer London weighting £1,393pa
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Locations: Greenwich Campus
We are seeking a self - motivated person to provide additional technical assistance to our lecturing staff. You will also take responsibility in supervising work experience placements, volunteers and students. As an instructor you will be demonstrating and providing practical instruction in Equine Studies to students following a variety of modes of study.
You will need a full Level 3 or above equine qualification as well as literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 or equivalent. The ability to communicate effectively is an essential pre-requisite for this role along with at least one year's relevant practical experience within the Equine industry.
This is a full time position and there will be a requirement to work some evenings and weekends and stay overnight, on a rota basis.
As well as a contributory pension scheme and free car parking, the post also attracts 30 days holiday per year, excluding bank holidays. The successful candidate will also receive regular equine training and have the opportunity to take further qualifications.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
To apply for this job, please complete an application form. The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website, www.hadlow.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01732 853977. You are required to complete an application form as we do not accept CVs.
Please return completed application forms to [email protected]
The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is midnight Thursday 30th May 2019.
Interview date – Week commencing 10th June 2019
When applying for this role, please reference this job board as your application source when asked.
Due to the volume of applications we receive it is impossible to inform all applicants if they have been short listed: therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date you can assume that you have not been successful.
For more information please contact [email protected] in the first instance or call 01732 853977 if you would like to discuss this further.
Hadlow College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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Vandana K Dhingra1, Abhishek Mahajan2, Sandip Basu3
1 Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Research Institute, Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India2 Department of Radiology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India3 Radiation Medicine Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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This review focuses on the potential of advanced applications of functional molecular imaging in assessing tumor biology and cellular characteristics with emphasis on positron emission tomography (PET) applications with both 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and non-FDG tracers. The inherent heterogeneity of cancer cells with their varied cellular biology and metabolic and receptor phenotypic expression in each individual patient and also intra-and inter-lesionally in the same individual mandates for transitioning from a generalized "same-size-fits-all" approach to personalized medicine in oncology. The past two decades have witnessed improvement of oncological imaging through CT, MR imaging, PET, subsequent movement through hybrid or fusion imaging with PET/CT and single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT-CT), and now toward the evolving PET/MR imaging. These recent developments have proven invaluable in enhancing oncology care and have the potential to help image the tumor biology at the cellular level, followed by providing a tailored treatment. Molecular imaging, integrated diagnostics or Radiomics, biology-driven interventional radiology and theranostics, all hold immense potential to serve as a guide to give "start and stop" treatment for a patient on an individual basis. This will likely have substantial impact on both treatment costs and outcomes. In this review, we bring forth the current trends in molecular imaging with established techniques (PET/CT), with particular emphasis on newer molecules (such as amino acid metabolism and hypoxia imaging, somatostatin receptor based imaging, and hormone receptor imaging) and further potential for FDG. An introductory discussion on the novel hybrid imaging techniques such as PET/MR is also made to understand the futuristic trends.
Keywords: Molecular imaging; oncology; personalized medicine; positron emission tomography/computerized tomography; positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance
Correspondence Address:Sandip BasuRadiation Medicine Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Tata Memorial Hospital, Annexe Building, Jerbai Wadia Road, Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, Maharashtra IndiaSource of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: NoneCheck5DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.169467
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Immovable Religious Heritage
The Flemish Parish Church Plan
What is the Parish Church Plan?
The local Church administrations and Municipal governments have been given the task of creating a comprehensive parish plan for each municipality. The results of the Parish Church Survey conducted by CRKC will be made available to each Municipality and Central Church Administration (dutch: Centraal Kerkbestuur). These cumulative results can then be used as a foundational basis for the development of a strategic multi-year plan.
The Parish Church Plan is the collective name for all government initiatives concerning the future of the Flemish Parish Churches, and the Multi-year Plan is one part of this extensive project.
The Multi-year plan
The Flemish worship-decree has assigned a crucial role to the local consultation between municipal governments and Central Church Administrations and/or individual church councils. In the spring of 2013, each church council must adopt a strategic plan that establishes the financial arrangements between the church council and the municipality for the following six years. This long-term plan should be based on a comprehensive vision for the future of all the parish churches within the municipality's territory. Minister Bourgeois has assigned all the municipal governments to properly prepare the Multi-year plans. These dossiers should include at least basic information concerning:
- Information on the parish church buildings - in particular the cultural and historical value, the architectural features, the state of the building's physical condition, the possibilities for partitioning, etc.
- Details about the setting of the parish church in its spatial environment and local surroundings
- The current uses and function of the parish church
- Possible interest from other local stakeholders
Together with the Flemish Dioceses, CRKC is working to collect this data by means of the Parish Survey, and has proposed a procedure and format for the drafting of the parish churches' conceptual plans.
Diocesan Vision and Protocol
Each diocese has prepared its own conceptual vision for the future, along with the protocol to be followed whilst working toward these goals. These are made available for the church councils to use in their planning, which will then be incorporated by the municipalities into official municipal policy.
Preservation, Restoration and Management
The CRKC will in time offer manuals explaining the guidelines and procedures for various possible trajectories for the future of parish churches. We are also drafting manuals on the general use of parish churches with practical information about operation and management as well as preservation and restoration.
The Association for the Management of Monumental Church Buildings in the Netherlands has drafted a 'Manual for the Preservation and Management of Church Buildings.' This guide for church administrators contains seven chapters which cover all the aspects of preservation and management for church buildings. Those who wish to consult this work may do so through CRKC, and it is also available for purchase online at www.vbmk.nl.
For questions regarding maintenance of parish churches and a long-term maintenance plan with cost estimates, you can visit www.monumentenwacht.be.
If you would like to know about the possibilities of preservation, management, and conservation of movable religious material culture, you can learn more in the section about our Department of Movable Heritage.
The staff of CRKC will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Resource Centre
The Centre for Religious Art and Culture's scientific reference library is accessible through an online catalogue on Immovable and Movabele Religious Heritage.
The CRKC as a centre of expertise also provides information by means of various publications. These can be ordered via our Publications page.
Please feel free to contact one of the CRKC employees with any questions you may have.


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At 105 years old, Li Yuzhen is one of the world's oldest and most experienced photographers.
Li says she's been a shutterbug for the past 64 years. Her love for photography began when she married her husband in 1953. He owned a small photo studio in Guangdong province, and taught her everything that he knew, China Daily reports.
Over the years, Li honed her skills behind the camera and in the dark room. Eventually, she became the manager of another photo studio and witnessed the development of photography in China over the decades from black-and-white to digital.
Nowadays, Li helps out at a vintage photo studio in the town of Lianhui in Guangxi that is owned by her daughter.
She says her favorite thing to photograph is her only family.
A love for photography runs in the blood of Li's family. Here she takes the time to give some tips to her great-granddaughter after the little girl snapped a few pics on a smart phone.
[Images via China Daily]
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the French lesson
so how is
Paris? the
French lessons
must be serving
you well - or
serving you.
and the
Frenchmen? I
doubt you have
to close your eyes
grit your teeth
and try to
get through it
as you once
described the
thought of me
you - oh
the romance
and art,
cafes - the
boulangerie francaise -
you must be
beside yourself
as you always
are no matter
who you're
beside - pity
it's winter
and frigid;
Eiffel Tower
steel must stick
to your tongue
(rivets of
frozen language
in your heart)
I hear
they have
cobblestone streets
or brick - careful
to stumble:
stone isn't
as forgiving
as I - not
as hard as
I wish to
Poem ©2011 by R. Burnett Baker
Early 20th century oil painting of Paris street scene by Jean Remy, personal collection of R. Baker.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
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SF Bay Area residents receive U.S. Coast Guard Recognition
SF Bay Area residents receive U.S. Coast Guard Recognition
Members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary recently received the United States Commandant Letter of Commendation for their efforts in saving the lives of boaters while conducting on-the-water patrols in the Delta and on Lake Berryessa. The award was given for "an act of service resulting in unusual and/or outstanding achievement." (Commander E.L. Lynn USCG District Eleven North)
While on patrol at Lake Berryessa the crew came to the aid of a boater who fell off his pontoon boat in the middle of the lake unable to return to his boat thus endangering his life. In the Delta, the crew found an unconscious boater lying in her canoe who had been stranded for two days in the shoreline reeds. Because of their training and situational awareness, the crews executed successful rescues. Congratulations to Glenn Hunter, Randy McCormick of Solano County, Bob Gallup, Craig Hartman and Thomas Sarnicola, of Contra Costa County, Curtis Han and Charles Pina of Napa County, and John Hardin of Sacramento. Members also conduct safety patrols in San Pablo Bay.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary was created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 as the civilian volunteer unit supporting the active duty, except direct law enforcement and promoting boating safety. Membership is open to anyone over the age of seventeen. Prior military experience is not required. For more information go to: join.cgaux.org or call 510-685-5146.
June 30, 2018 is scheduled for the 2nd United States Coast Guard Auxiliary's charity golf event, "AMERICA'S MARITIME GUARDIANS", at Chardonnay Golf Course, American Canyon CA.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939 as a non-profit civilian volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. Our members are involved in activities that keep our waterways safe and support maritime security throughout the United States. Corporate sponsorships are available. Price per golfer is $85. Or you can honor a service member past and present by sponsoring an "Honor Sign" that will be displayed at the event ($30 per name).
For more information go to: www.cgaux.org or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Personalized Large Favor Boxes for Valentine's Daybe the first!
As Low As $1.26 ea.
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Product Description
These personalized large favor boxes are perfect filled with the favor of your choice for your party guests. Personalize the boxes with your monogram or initials, a Valentine's day or heart design, and/or the personalization of your choice. Boxes are approximately 4.5" x 3" x 2.25" (usable space). You pick the box color and imprint color. Placement only as shown. Boxes are constructed from heavy cardstock with a glossy finish.
Boxes are approximately 4.5" x 3" x 2.25" (usable space). For example, holds a 12 oz. bag of chocolate kisses.
Boxes arrive flat. Easy assembly required.
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The Best Black Friday Xbox One Deals of 2017
Fellow gamers, welcome to the home of Black Friday 2017's best Xbox One deals in Canada! A gamer's life is never easy. Keeping up with all the newest must-have games comes with a hefty price tag. To make sure you don't have to sell an organ to afford your favorite Xbox One games and accessories, we've found all the hottest Black Friday deals out there. Feed your inner Xbox Live champion with some once-a-year offers on the most anticipated games like Destiny 2, Prey, Halo Wars 2, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.
It's hard keeping track of all newest games and accessories. Thankfully, we have a team of dedicated gamers taking care of it for you. We know that there's nothing worse than having to choose between new games and new hardware (unless you've got money to burn). That's why our gamers have left no stone unturned in their search for the hottest sales. So, take advantage of their hard work. With these Black Friday deals, you can get yourself some new games and accessories; no heartbreaking decisions necessary!


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Sniper Fury: Top shooting game - FPS gun games | Free for PC
Take Out The Bad Guys With A Clean and Precise Shot
Sniper Fury: Top shooting game – FPS gun games is not your typical free shooting PC game. This is not just a random shooting game where you just shoot as many people and enemies as you can, it is a shooting game with a real mission – to take down the bad guys! Download Sniper Fury and find out what we're talking about. With a sniper in hand, your challenge is to aim and shoot your targets. No need for remorse, these people are either criminals or terrorists anyway. Your duty is to protect civilians from their evil and destructive plans.
Collect Gears and Upgrade Your Weapons in Sniper Fury
In this game, you get to choose from a variety of gears and high-powered snipers or rifles. Part of your responsibility is to be equipped with the latest and state-of-the-art weapons that can deliver a precise shot – even in the most difficult situations!
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Takei and Altman were in New York earlier this month, he told radio D.J. Howard Stern, and stayed in their apartment where the bedbugs had evidently taken up residence. "We were (in New York) last month and nothing happened," said Takei, "and then this month, I've been eaten alive."Also, it's no fun doing a google image search for "bedbug." ~shudders~
Thursday, December 16, 2010
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B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology is a not-for-profit educational institution that aspires to make a difference in the lives of students through quality education. The institution is built on the philosophy of empowering the youth through higher education, thus enabling them to attain their goals for the benefit of their own and at large, the society.
A gamut of disciplines is offered to the students to choose from to give wings to their dream career. The academic ambience is maintained through excellent infrastructure facilities and competent faculty members – a combination of full time faculty members, affiliate faculty from reputed foreign institutions and expert members from industry. We at Crescent measure the success of our institution through the achievement of each of our students – the fulfillment of their dreams.


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This video discusses Fentanyl and why are so many people overdosing on it?
This video discusses Fentanyl and why are so many people overdosing on it?
Did you know that there are organic molecules found in space? This video discusses how they were first detected.
This video discusses the how and why many bacteria, including Gonorrhea, have become resistant to antibiotics. Also, this video discusses the chemistry behind how antibiotics actually kill bacteria.
Even if one does not die from alcohol intoxication in a single large dose, it can still kill from smaller doses over a long period of time. One of the most insidious aspects of alcohol abuse is the fact that it will allow a user to continue, sometimes for decades, while it slowly destroys their body. Unfortunately, by the time they stop, it is often too late to repair the bodily damage. Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to a wide variety of diseases including cirrhosis, cancer, diabetes, and dementia.
Our bodies are actually designed to handle limited amounts of alcohol. Small amounts are produced by our bodies as part of our metabolism, and alcohol can be generated during the processing of certain bodily compounds. Human metabolism includes enzymes that can convert alcohol into harmless metabolites through three basic steps. First, an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) acts as a catalyst for the conversion of alcohol to the toxic intermediate acetaldehyde. The second step uses the enzyme mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), to catalyze the conversion of acetaldehyde to acetic acid. Finally, the third step involves acetic acid being broken down into water and carbon dioxide through a series of reactions involving the citric acid cycle (CAC).
Problems occur when these mechanisms become overwhelmed due to excessive alcohol consumption, resulting in acetaldehyde beginning to accumulate in the liver. Acetaldehyde is known to be toxic, carcinogenic, and the source of much of the long-term damage caused by alcohol. Acetaldehyde easily reacts with certain nitrogen-containing groups call amines, which can be found in the amino acids that make up proteins, to form what are called adducts. The formation of an adduct changes the structure and therefore the functionality of these proteins. In the case of protein adducts, the structure changes to the point where our own bodies see them as foreign invaders and mount an immune response, causing liver inflammation. Proteins make up enzymes, which are critical to the survival of cells. After adduct formation, these enzymes no longer function properly, and the cells die. Our bodies have processes that can repair or replace damaged proteins, but if enough build up they can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and death.
Alcohol accounts for 28% of all liver-disease-related deaths in the U.S., and is also responsible for a little over 3% of all cancer deaths that occur globally. Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) is the fifth most common type of cancer, with an estimated 500,000 new cases being diagnosed every year worldwide. Because this type of cancer is usually discovered late, the prognosis is poor, with a median survival time of 1-2 months.
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You may have read the about the incident back in February of 2017, where a customer purchased a deadly herbal tea blend from the Sun Wing Wo Trading Company in San Francisco. Her resultant death was due to an ingredient called aconite that didn't belong. Also known as Wolf's Bane, Monk's Hood, or Chuan Wu in Traditional Chinese Herb shops, it has uses as a topical numbing agent, treatment for bruises or, if prepared properly, as an oral preparation for treating pain.
It cannot be ingested in its raw, unprepared form because it contains toxic alkaloids which directly affect the heart and Central Nervous System (CNS). These include aconitine, mesaconitine, and hypaconitine (among other Aconitum alkaloids). A large dose causes near instantaneous death.
The human body is basically an electrical system. All of its instructions, even down to the contraction or relaxation of microscopic capillaries, rely on electrical signals. Aconite's treacherous little alkaloids interfere with the transmission of almost all electrical signals, flipping the sodium channel wide open and locking it in that position.
When your heart beats, sodium flows to polarize the channel and send a "beat now" signal. The channel depolarizes and the signal stops. However, when Aconitine and Mesaconitine lock the signal open it takes much longer to depolarize, so the next signal is delayed, resulting in a slow heart beat (bradycardia). That is but one example; there are so many other complications possible, listing them would be pointless.
In the same way it interferes with the transmission of all nerve signals, from the CNS to the tips of your toes. This results in limb weakness, confusion, incontinence, and eventually, death. To our bodies, aconite-poisoning is very much like throwing a handful of metal filings in a fuse box—a bad idea at any time.
Aconite has no business being in tea. It is used very seldom by anyone, outside of traditional Chinese medicine. The very best advice is to avoid Aconite altogether because we have dozens of other products that perform exactly the same job, in a safe manner, without any risk of death.
If you are a dedicated herbalist aficionado, make sure you are doing business with reputable companies. Herbalists helped us evolve and grow as a species in the early days. They were not simply exploiting a new fad in hopes of profit. They committed their lives—and those of their community—to a profound understanding of the capabilities (and dangers) of the foliage and greenery around them.
It seemed like a nice gift at the time for the family in Salinas, California. The friendly stranger who been up in the mountains foraging for mushrooms earlier in the day had gifted a young woman some of the mushrooms he'd found. She later grilled them for dinner for her family, her sister and a friend. She ate three mushrooms herself, her husband had four, and their toddler daughter was given a taster: half a cap. Her sister ate one cap and stalk, while the friend only picked at a few pieces.
Unknowing they had all just eaten one of the deadliest wild mushrooms in the world, the Death Cap mushroom, or Amanita phalloides. Responsible for 90% of mushroom poisonings, the Death Cap thrives in every continent save Antarctica. Once it enters the gastrointestinal tract, it takes only one half of one large mushroom to kill a person. That's an estimated dose of 7mg for an adult.
For several hours, the family and their guests felt fine. But unknown to them, a toxin in the mushrooms they'd eaten had already begun to ravage their livers. Later, they began to experience vomiting, cramps, diarrhea and nausea. Within 24 hours of having eaten the mushrooms, the family of three was admitted to hospital. While the parents made a full recovery, the toddler needed a liver transplant. She also suffered permanent brain damage during her 36 day recovery.
The following day the sister and the family friend checked in for medical treatment. Within the week the sister had undergone a liver transplant. Meanwhile the friend who had ingested no more than a few pieces of the Death Cap made a full recovery.
Death Caps grow predominantly under the massive, gnarled Coast Live Oaks found west of the central valleys. Under the shadow of these magnificent evergreen trees lies a harvest of death with olive-green caps. While the Death Cap is more prevalent in the fall and winter, they can survive throughout the year in areas covered by coastal fog. They love the damp of a deep, dark forest.
Mature Death Cap mushrooms have caps like flattish plates upturned at the edges. Early in development, the caps look more like small domes. It is the young mushrooms especially which can be trickier to distinguish from those mushrooms safe to eat. A slightly greener color to the cap can confuse even seasoned mushroom foragers. For the novices they can find themselves gambling their lives on a tidbit found in the wild.
Death Cap mushrooms have no distinctive taste or smell, and their poisonous effects are not neutralized by cooking. They're apparently delicious and look edible, and often grow among species which are safe to eat. Death Cap mushrooms are large, smooth and olive-green. Unlike some benign species they have gills, or ribs, under the cap. But the real kicker is the presence of a cup-shaped piece of tissue at the base of the stalk called a volva. This tiny sac only becomes visible once the Death Cap has been plucked, and can be easily missed.
The Death Cap mushroom is spreading in California, leading to more and more severe poisoning cases. The killer fungus is believed to have been imported on the roots of decorative shrubs in the 1930s and 1940s. Since then it has spread across the state, favoring damp woodlands.
Like other members of the Amanita species, phalloides contains cyclic octapeptides called amatoxin. These have a similar structure to proteins but with only an eight amino acid sequence.
Amatoxin is insoluble in water, and cannot be destroyed by heat. Once ingested, it enters the bloodstream and reaches the major organs, eventually shutting them down. All organs are prone to amatoxin damage, but those with high rates of protein synthesis are the most vulnerable, such as the liver, kidneys and brain. It is the liver which the amatoxins attack first, and whose disintegration is most likely to cause death. Severe damage to the heart is also often fatal.
Doctors have identified three clinical stages over the course of amatoxin poisoning. After an initial latent period of 6 – 12 hours where the patient is asymptomatic, the first stage heralds the onset of preliminary symptoms. These include exhaustion, fluid loss, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and a cholera-like, watery diarrhea.
These first symptoms usually last no longer than 24 hours and the patient can outwardly appear to be improving. Some patients have even been sent home only to return to the hospital again during this second stage of amatoxin poisoning. Here the amatoxins are still rampantly destroying liver cells, but only laboratory analysis will detect it.
As liver hepatotoxicity increases the patient starts to exhibit the classic symptoms of liver failure. This is the third stage. Sometimes at this point doctors will recourse to a liver transplant if certain selection criteria are met. But up to 20% of amatoxin poisonings prove fatal, and once this third stage is reached, the patient can be dead within the week.
The Death Cap mushroom is a crafty and dangerous little critter to pick. But it's worth remembering that 99% of over 5000 mushroom species are benign to humans. If you're a novice at mushroom foraging you are still advised to exert extreme caution. Always consult a good reference book, and better still, an expert mycologist before consuming any wild mushrooms. The risk to health just isn't worth eating something you're not 100% sure about, especially if it's been given you by a stranger.
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This is not something that happens often, but it happened. A Car battery which was broken or damaged caused the death of mother and 3-year-old daughter. They were found with no signs of life in their car. The cause of death was determined to be poisoning with very toxic gas: hydrogen sulfide from a car batter battery, which has been placed under the driver's seat. In this case, the smell was so intense that first responders were forced to initially retreat. Car batteries are usually sealed and should not emit any gas. However, this case showed that there is always the exception.
A car battery consists basically of two lead plates which are immersed into sulfuric acid. During regular charging and discharging cycles of batteries containing sulfuric acid, there shouldn't be any hydrogen sulfide production. So how can hydrogen sulfide occur? It can be produced by the broken battery or by heat production when overcharging it. In such conditions, hydrogen can be released from the sulphuric acid solution which can form the poisonous hydrogen sulfide gas.
Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas with the characteristic smell of rotten eggs. It is very poisonous, corrosive, and flammable. It's heavier than air, so it's accumulating at the bottom of poorly vented spaces. Once you can smell it, it means that its concentrations are high enough to be toxic. It affects many systems in the human body and the one which is the most affected is the nervous system.
When air has been contaminated with hydrogen sulfide even a few breaths can cause a loss of the sense of smell and the lack of awareness of surroundings. In the case of even short exposure to high concentration of hydrogen sulfide, death can occur in few moments. The main cause of death is because of inhibitory properties of hydrogen sulfide, which stops cells' ability to absorb oxygen. In short, the victims die from suffocation. The best course of action if you think you are smelling hydrogen sulfide gas is to vent the space, and leave until it's properly vented.


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Sunday, April 26, 2009
talked about how she used these in her home everyone has been using them. Take a look at what Hayley from http://thehandmadehousewife.blogspot.com/2009/04/drop-cloth-drapes.html did with her drop cloth. She put a cool fringe on them. I am loving that. Heather from http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/how-to/how-toturn-drop-cloths-into-curtains-012333 talks about different kinds of ways to hang them up and shows what she used.
Susie from http://susieharris.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-get-by-with-little-help-from-my.html talks about how she used them. It's fascinating to see what one person shares and how many people have followed suit to implement it in their home.
All this to say that I am going to be heading out to Home Depot or Lowes to be purchasing myself some. One lady mentioned that Wal Mart drop cloths had a more white look to it. Home Depot and Lowes had more of a linen look to it. I will be buying some from Wal Mart to do our bedroom windows and some from Home Depot to do our family room and dining room windows. So, stay tuned on Wed. I plan on showing you some pics. If there is any leftover cloth, I plan on making some cool pillows. Ihave ideas rolling around in my head people...lol, I need to get them out.
Have you used the drop cloth curtains?
Check out these cool wall art ideas. Kimba from http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/2009/04/painted-letter-plaques.html I love the "family" one she used. Scroll down and link to the other links she posted.
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6 comments:
- Kimba said...
Thanks for the link! I used drop cloths as curtains on my back porch last year. They worked really well and help up in the weather. Here's a link...
- April 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM
- Rachel said...
Hello, I just wanted to ask you if you had shipped the book from the giveaway. I can't tell you how anxious I am to recieve it! Anyways, I just wanted to make sure that you had received my email. Thanks!
- April 28, 2009 at 8:33 PM
- Cheryl said...
Please go to my profile page and click on the email link and email me. I never received your email. I searched through your blog to find and email you, but didn't see an email anywhere.
- April 29, 2009 at 8:14 AM
- Rachel said...
Sorry, I just emailed you.
- April 29, 2009 at 8:37 PM
- Gen said...
can't wait to see your curtains!
- April 30, 2009 at 8:56 AM
- Sue said...
Who woulda thought drop cloths could make such beautiful drapes? You always find the coolest blogs! I'll have to remember that!
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Resharper – Code Browsing & Code Editing Screencasts
I just happened to try my hand @ screencasting last week.
I managed to do a couple of them, the ideas shamelessly stolen from James Kovacs' 'Becoming a Jedi Part 1 of N'.
James Kovacs uses the IntelliJ Keyboard scheme, which seems to be the most popular amongst the Resharper community. (A special thanks to Santhosh for helping me to see the opportunity)
I (& my team as well) use the Visual Studio .NET Keyboard scheme.
I have always used CTRL + N for new file, CTRL + SHIFT + N for new project and so on.
Hence I saw that as an opportunity to get my hands dirty on screencasting.
In the process I learnt a lot about the wonderful tool Resharper.
If you still are coding in Visual Studio .NET without Resharper you probably should give a try, I wouldn't be surprised if you like it.
(Disclaimer: I am in no way related to the Resharper team 🙂 and I am not part of any affiliate program of theirs).
Now to the screencast links
Resharper – Code Browsing – Duration: 4 minutes &15 seconds, Size: 3.71 MB Resharper – Code Editing – Duration: 6 minutes and 13 seconds, Size: 4.82 MB
Feedback is always welcome & this is my first screencast, so you will find a lot of inputs to share with me.
Thanks in advance for your time & inputs.
Yours Truly.


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NFL New Conduct Policy Impacts Players' Political Rights
Employment by the NFL and sports in general is unique because a political ceremony is generally held at the beginning of every game. In these instances, there is a requirement for appropriate employee behavior and political expression, two things that often don't mix in the workplace. This has not been an issue for many years, but when shocking events exposing racism and police brutality began to come into light, some professional athletes felt called to kneel instead of stand.
From that point, a conflict arose between the right of a corporation to require certain conduct by its employees versus employees' First Amendment rights.
Public Reaction to Players and NFL
The response to those choosing to kneel on the field during the anthem has been diverse. While some applaud the individuals, others were offended and even called this act unpatriotic. Some people became more interested in football after learning of this, but other people went so far as to boycott support for certain players, certain teams, and even the whole NFL. Trump has joined the controversy by adding that repercussions for those kneeling should be worse. He suggested that they should all be fired or even deported.
However, it is arguable to many (including veterans) that the players' decision to kneel is indeed patriotic because it is each person's right as an American to express themselves, and it is not up to others to make them stand or do otherwise. Some see this as an act that is not protesting America per se, but one that acknowledges the troubling disparities that seem to be perpetuated by corrupt individuals in power.
A New Policy is Introduced
In response to the dissension, NFL owners have established a new policy for all players to stand during the anthem or else stay in the locker room during that time. If a player or other employee of the team should refuse "to be respectful of the national anthem", then the team will be fined. According to the policy, sitting or kneeling during an anthem is considered disrespectful behavior. One team chairman, Christopher Johnson of the Jets, has volunteered to pay the fines for any players that choose to defy this policy.
Employer vs. Employee Rights
It is true that a private business isn't the government, so political statements don't really have a place there. The NFL is, in fact, a private business, so usually they could just tell the players, who are essentially their employees, what conduct is appropriate. The dissonance happens when the anthem, which is something political, is required to take place.
Because the anthem is political, some believe that the NFL has overstepped their boundaries as an employer since the act is based on political beliefs. There is also concern about referring to sitting and kneeling as "unpatriotic." Since this conflict has begun, players are kneeling, not jumping around flipping off all the other people that have their hand on their heart. So, it would be useful to gain clarity on how exactly "respectful" is being defined in this situation.
Many would also argue that the owners are being disrespectful to make Americans stand in a political ceremony when, in fact, they are very much participating but simply taking on different body language of a quiet nature. We have all been places where some people chose not to put their hand on their heart or recite the pledge along with others, and yet since these people weren't in front of a crowd or on video, nothing happened. So what is truly different in this case?
The Vote Wasn't Unanimous.
On Wednesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reported that the vote for this policy was "unanimous", but actually, it simply wasn't. The truth is that Jed York, owner of the San Francisco 49ers, actually abstained from voting on this policy. Also, according to ESPN's Outside the Lines, Raider owner Mark Davis also abstained. Furthermore, NFL.com's Jim Trotter tells us that there were actually 8-10 owners that wanted to just leave the anthem policy alone and let it fade out. They preferred to work on efforts that players were making in the community. It is concerning that Goodell blatantly lied about the vote.
Goodell also said that the owners were sensitive about allowing choices for the players. Perhaps some owners did have genuine concern for the players' rights. However, the professional athletes were never given a chance to offer their input. Instead, the owners decided for them. This has greatly upset some players and several have spoken out.


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The Job Seeking Learners case study investigates the experience of digital literacy acquisition among adult job seekers, offering an overview of the various lab settings accessed by job-seeking learners, as well as the different ways that tutor-facilitated, self-paced learning was organized. Examination of the learner path as experienced by job seekers reveals the challenge for learners of seeing the relevance of digital literacy acquisition when faced with the urgent need of having to find employment. Also discussed in the case study are the significant impact of the relationships that developed between learners and tutors, the role that tutors play in building relevance for the learners, and creating job readiness training opportunities. Implications include the ways that lab coordinators and tutors working with job-seeking learners can support them by acknowledging the reality of the learners' lives while supporting them through the digital literacy acquisition process. The findings indicate that labs serving job-seeking learners are well situated to introduce individuals to the opportunities available through computer and Internet use that go beyond employment to deeper civic and social engagement.
Let us know what you think in the comments section. What have you experienced as you've worked with Job Seeking Learners? How might the findings we set forth in this case study help you continue thinking about ways to serve your population of learners?


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Walker Elementary School celebrates 100th day of school. Walker Elementary School, home of the Indians.
Photo drawn by Gavyn Boreman, Walker Elementary 2015.
2018 JCSD Prosper SPRING website announcement
Attention Parent/Guardian: Please create a Sapphire account to access your child's grades and information. Click on this link and click agree. Sapphire Sign Up
This is just a friendly reminder that shorts are permitted in school as of April 1, 2018.
Fall Fest Fun at Walker Elementary
School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a proactive, team-based framework for creating and sustaining safe and effective schools. Emphasis is placed on prevention of problem behavior, development of prosocial skills, and the use of data-based problem solving for addressing existing behavior concerns. School-wide PBIS increases the capacity of schools to educate all students utilizing research-based school-wide, classroom, and individualized interventions.
It was a special PBIS fundraiser day. Bring your stuffed animal to school day.
Kindergarten celebrated letter "p" with pajama day, a picnic lunch, and a parachute at recess.
Walker Elementary faces in the media courtesy of Lewistown Sentinel.
Photo by: Bradley Kreitzer