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Russian sailing has grown considerably in the past decade across their vast expanse in "Eur-Asia", a country that is bordered on the east by the Pacific Ocean (just 50 miles from Alaska), the west by the Baltic Sea (e.g. the source for Europe's natural gas), the north by the Arctic Ocean, and the south by the Black Sea (linked to the Mediterranean by the Straits of Bosporus in Turkey). In between are certainly far more than the 10,000 lakes claimed by America's state known as Minnesota.
Given that basic geography, it's not surprising that an interest in water sports and the sea continue to flourish across Russia. A significant catalyst for that evolution (if not revolution) has been the creation of the Russian J/70 National Sailing League, sponsored and supported by the Russian Sailing Federation. That one idea has brought together sailors from across the spectrum to participate as sailing clubs, generating an enormous amount of camaraderie between sailors from east to west.
As the principal sailboat platform, the J/70 has demonstrated to Russian sailors that, literally, every person from young to old, women and men, beginners to Olympic Medallists, can learn how to sail fast, quickly, on the simple J/70. Like their counterparts in Germany and other member countries in the SAILING CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (http://sailing-championsleague.com/), their level of sailing has improved by quantum orders of magnitude in a mere four years of close one-design racing on the easy-to-sail J/70 sailboat.
Perhaps the "poster child" of that extraordinary development has been Valeriya Kovalenko, a modest woman sailor from Moscow that has evolved to be one of Russia's top women skippers. Her team has participated in most major European J/70 events as well as World Championships; their learning curve is steep! For the last two years, she has won the Monaco J/70 Winter Sportboat Series, as well as the YC Monaco's prestigious PRIMO CUP Credit Suisse regatta in the spring. It is not surprising to see such results; she is fearless on the starting line and will fight for the favored-end amongst the world's best.
Just this past weekend, the inaugural Russian Open J/70 Championship took place on the lake hosted by Pirogovo YC, just 20 miles north of Moscow. It was a first for Russia, a first for the J/70 Class, and a first for World Sailing, to have a Russian national championship sailed in a recognized international class where two dozen (yes- 24 boats!) teams competed for national class honors. Here is a summary of what took place on this historic weekend for a total of FOURTEEN races in just three days (my goodness the crews must've been exhausted or dizzy from going around the race track so many times!).
Day One
It was a great start for the crew of Dmitry Šunina as they managed to post an 11-2-3-3 to give them a total of 19 pts at the end of the first day to top the leaderboard. Just behind them by three points was a leader of the J/70 class in Russia- Denis Čerevatenko- who's team collected a 5-8-5-2 for 22 pts. Then, sitting in third only one point further behind was Team GLEB FETISOVA with a tally of 5-5-11-1 for 23 pts total. Details and results.
Day Two
After starting out the first day with a 6-10-14-1, it was clear Valeria Kovalenko's crew on ARTTUBE RUS-1 had to get their "mojo" going. After their post-race analysis on what to do, they managed to do exactly that on the five-race, very exhausting day two. Their record speaks for itself, posting an incredibly consistent 3-3-1-3-4 to rocket up the standings and sit atop the leaderboard with a comfortable lead. Starting out in the silver position on the first day, Denis Čerevatenko's crew held onto their standing with a strong 8-1-2-6-1. Then, after two days of racing and nine races, it was the Alexandra Peterson Collective Team that jumped into the third position. WOW, it was an enormous game of "snakes & ladders" for everyone, including the podium finishers. Yet, things were going to get even more interesting for the final day. Details and results.
Day Three
Given more good winds, but quite shifty, as they had been the day before, the protagonists in the Russian J/70 Nationals at the top of the leaderboard did not change. In the end, after posting a closing tally in five more races of 16-1-1-1-2, it was the ARTTUBE RUS-1 Team that won by over 20 pts after 2 discard races. Valeria Kovalenko's team of Igor Lisovenko, Alexander Božko and Denis Rozhkov were declared the first Russian J/70 National Champions!
Closing with a 1-4-14-15-6 tally to take the silver was Denis Čerevatenko' team. And, taking the bronze with an amazing closing scoreline of 14-2-4-3-1 was the team of Zoran Paunoviča. Details and results.
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Celebrated on November 24th
Did you know: In Guyana. In Makushi, the giant anteater is called 'Tamnuwa'. When it's early in the morning or late in the afternoon, these giant anteaters can be seen roaming the grasslands and forest looking for termite castles and ant hills, in the savannahs of the Rupununi. During the heat of the day, the anteater curls up in the cool shade of trees and bushes, pulls its tail over itself like a blanket and rests.Source: Things Guyana
Did you know: None. Anteaters are 'endentate' – which is a scientific way of saying that they don't have any teeth! Ants aren't particularly big or crunchy, so lack of teeth is no problem for the anteater. The insects are crushed up in the anteater's specially hardened stomach. Anteaters have long tongues that they use to gather up lots of insects at the same time. An anteater flicks its tongue at around 160 times per minute while eating! Anteaters have to eat quickly because the insects defend themselves with bites and stings. Anteaters usually feed for around a minute before moving off to find another food source.Source: Active World
Did you know: One of the more astonishing anteater facts is that these animals sleep for 15 hours a day. However, anteaters sleep lightly. They need to be able to wake up at the slightest sound so that they can protect themselves if necessary. This is especially important because they tend to be solitary animals so don't have the protection of a group. So much for a 'cat nap'…Source: Facts


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Ntiense Eno-Amooquaye, Selina Helene, Mawuena Kattah, Doreen McPherson, Philomena Powell and Clifton Wright (Intoart) and Elspeth Blair, Edward Henry, Doreen Kay, Robert McCamley, Ronnie McCulloch, Tommy Mason, Cameron Morgan, Robert Reddick (Project Ability).
'Magnetic Forces' is a collaborative exhibition between Project Ability artists and Intoart a London based art group.
'Magnetic Forces' brings together two groups of artists who have a learning disability. The two groups have throughout the year been working together, meeting in London on two occasions and exchanging news and information by post and email.
The artists have a developed awareness of their artistic expression and are working to achieve a high level of independent artistic practice.
This exhibition consists of new work that expresses and expands the artists' individual interests.
On Friday 23rd of October, 1pm the two artist groups will be discussing their studio practice and their work in the exhibition. Project Ability artists can be available at other times to discuss their work.
On Thursday 5th of November, 5 – 9pm Trongate 103 organisations will host First Thursday. This is a monthly event and a good chance to see exhibitions after hours.


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Thursday, May 1, 2008
Friday, May 2 - Barry C. Silk
I absolutely loved this puzzle...but before I get on with it...
Yesterday we had sunny skies, with highs in the low eighties. This morning snow was falling...huge flakes swirling around. Don and I sat with our coffee watching the birds...and saw five male Lazuli Buntings at our ground feeders. According to a friend (who's also the owner of the local Wild Birds Unlimited), they're heading back north and may be around for a few days. What a treat! We've seen more varieties of birds the last few months than ever before. By the way, this isn't the actual bird. I couldn't bring myself to leave the window long enough to get the camera...but it's sitting there now, just in case they return tomorrow.
On with the puzzle. Barry has a knack for stacking long answers in the four corners...in this case, they're good ones all around.
In the northwest...1A: Contest with many missions (space race), 15A: Cousin of a Rob Roy (Manhattan) and 17A: Heads (overseers). In the northeast...12D: "Sheesh!," south of the border (ay, caramba), 13D: One whose work may be catchy (sloganeer) and 14D: "What's My Line?" participant (panelist).
In the southwest...28D: Kraft brand (Cheez Whiz), 29D: Great Seal image (bald eagle) and 33D: Paper parts (sections). The southeast corner...41A: Declare "I will go no further than this" (draw a line), 54A: Became a participant (entered in) and 56A: Unrevivable (stone dead).
Favorites include:
16A: 1972 top 10 hit that's seven minutes long (Layla), 20A: Charge (tutelage), 25A: Beach Boys title girl (Rhonda), 33A: Couple seen in a restaurant (shakers)...salt and pepper, in case you're not tracking with that, 42A: Capital just south of the Equator (Quito), 47A: Famous finger-pointer's declaration (I want you), 1D: Gooey goody (s'more), 21D: Bronchoscopist's view (trachea), 26D: City where Chocolate Avenue crosses Cocoa Avenue (Hershey) and 32D: Kazan Cathedral locale (Red Square).
The award for best clue in the puzzle goes to 36A: Sonata that might not sound good (used car).
A good sign that I was one with Barry tonight...4D: Rock on a stage (Chris). I didn't even think twice...I knew where that one was going.
There were several things I didn't know but got from the crosses...22A: Jagged (erose), 24A: 1960s Elvis-style singer __ Donner (Ral)...have never heard of him, nor has Don..., 28A: "See It Now" producer of 1950s TV (CBS News), 55A: George __, longtime Cleveland Orchestra conductor (Szell), 11D: Iona College athlete (Gael), 30D: "I Wish" rapper __-Lo (Skee), 45D: "Lost" actress Raymonde (Tania) and 49D: "Jubilee Trail" novelist Bristow (Gwen).
Best guess...with only the L in place...10D: Tree with catkins (alder).
Life is so peaceful now that tax season is over. Don and the boys are sitting with me in my office as I write this...Don is reading, and the boys are napping after a hard day of guarding the homestead.
I have an early morning meeting, so I'd better wrap this up. Here's the grid...
...and I'll see you tomorrow.
Linda G
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Had a heck of time getting Solti to work with Nell (forgot about Szell). I found the whole thing challenging and entertaining to do. The name MoTze, to me, seems as absurd as KarmaSartre.
- May 2, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Linda, I found the puzzle more difficult than you did....even though I had a lot of gimmies for a Friday it was still a challenge for this former GAEL!
- May 2, 2008 at 5:57 AM
- MBG said...
Congratulations, Linda, on sailing throught this puzzle without googling. I can't say the same. Thought this one was really tough.
About the only gimmes for me were SZELL and NILLA.
- May 2, 2008 at 2:17 PM
I didn't know what catkins were. Thanks for the nice pic. I agree the Sonata clue was great!
- May 2, 2008 at 4:18 PM
- Howard B said...
Having Nilla Wafers and S'mores in the same puzzle just makes me smile.
I guess I'm just in a snacky (as opposed to snarky) mood today.
- May 2, 2008 at 7:50 PM
- Linda G said...
And SNICKERS yesterday...small wonder I get hungry when I solve crossword puzzles.
Time for the Saturday puzzle. I have a feeling it's gonna be a killer...but I hope I'm wrong.
- May 2, 2008 at 8:10 PM
- wendy said...
Fun puzzle. I have a used SONATA that sounds just fine, thanks very much, so that threw me off big time.
- May 2, 2008 at 9:05 PM
You're a life-saver ... at least, you save me a lot of time on google. Mickey
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CSG in the News
More Than Words: How Journalists Can Reassess Their Unconscious Biases | Journalism.co.uk
"Harmful language is not limited to just being offended or disagreeing with characterisations or communities I'm tied to. It also affects laws that are created, it affects violence and employment, whether you go past your initial stereotypes or biases about an interviewee. It goes so deep, it's about our lives." —Karen Yin, founder, Conscious Style Guide
Why You Should Capitalize Black | Abundant Content
Thanks to Abundant Content for a wonderful description of what makes Conscious Style Guide unique: "The Conscious Style Guide leans more toward the creative and academic and is as much a 'style guide' as it is an ongoing conversation about diversity, empowerment, and inclusion. It offers articles and resources for media professionals, creative writers and graphics artists, including links to resources on how to 'sell diversity' in your projects, how to spot stereotypes (and avoid them), and this incredible tool for making analogies to explain technology."
From the World of Conscious Language
New Latinx Generation Embraces the Code-Switching Identity Once Derided as "Pocho" | Borderzine
"Despite past negative connotation, the word has evolved and a new generation of Mexican-Americans uses pocho with pride to describe themselves."
Why Student Group MEChA's Proposed Name Change Has Set Off a Fierce, Multi-Generational Debate | Remezcla
"These proposed shifts in language…remind us that there has never been consensus around the terms that should define our complex communities."
10 Tips on Receiving Critical Feedback: A Guide for Activists | Medium
"If we're able to let go of being 'one of the good ones,' we open ourselves to understanding how we've impacted others and in doing so we actually strengthen our relationships."
Why Should I Tell You?: A Guide to Less-Extractive Reporting | Center for Journalism Ethics
A guide "to help journalists navigate the ethical dilemmas they encounter as they interview people who have experienced harm."
When News Orgs Turn to Stock Imagery: An Ethics Q & A With Mark E. Johnson | Center for Journalism Ethics
"The stock photo they grabbed was of a concentration camp. Would you just insert something into the middle of a story about the Holocaust? You would never do that. Why are you doing it with visuals?"
Once, the "Judeo-Christian Tradition" United Americans. Now It Divides Them. | The Washington Post
"The 'Judeo-Christian tradition' is neither as religiously or politically coherent as it sounds. 'Judeo-Christian' fuses together distinct theologies; few elements of doctrine or belief are shared."
Journalists as Characters: Using First-Person Narration to Drive Stories | The Open Notebook
"When done well, first-person narration can serve as a nod to the fact that each journalist works through a particular lens."
Confessions of a Sensitivity Reader | Tablet Magazine
"We all know how aggravating it is to see ourselves depicted in a way that's just a little bit off—gender, race, religion. As an artist I'd like to cause that experience to others as little as possible." —Julie Berry, author
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Follow @consciousstyleguide for examples of how context can support sensitive content, with a focus on YA books and kidlit.
Stop Asking Kids What They Want to Be When They Grow Up | The New York Times
"When we define ourselves by our jobs, our worth depends on what we achieve."
Xbox Has New Guidelines on How to Talk Trash Without Getting Banned | Vice
"With the new community standards, Microsoft is trying to set a clear line for when trash talk turns into harassment."
Canadiens and Canadiennes in Uproar as Student Paper Takes Stand on Gender | The Guardian
"Wherever possible, non-gendered terms are now used, and when referring to a group of people, reporters write out both the female and male nouns, and include the feminine past participle in parentheses."
Colorism in High Fashion | The Pudding
"There are [Vogue] covers with black women and covers with dark-skinned women. But when we really look, it's easy to see that the majority of the black women are light-skinned and the majority of dark-skinned women are actually a single person."
The Power of Words, Social Welfare Edition | Mother Jones
Measuring attitude toward "welfare" and "assistance to the poor."
Hey New York Times, #WordsMatter | Define American
"These terms are direct echoes of government and anti-immigrant extremist group language meant to imply that immigration is a form of 'invasion.'"
What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Grieving a Suicide | The New York Times
"Don't feel afraid to say the name of the person who died, to share your memories of that person, to create space for the survivor to share their own memories, to honor their loved one's life."
Why the Guardian Is Changing the Language It Uses About the Environment | The Guardian
"The phrase 'climate change'…sounds rather passive and gentle when what scientists are talking about is a catastrophe for humanity." —Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief, The Guardian
From the Archives
Capitalizing for Equality | Conscious Style Guide
"Both Poynter and Columbia Journalism Review have argued for capitalizing black and white when used as racial terms, for the sake of respect, equality, and typographical integrity."
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In brief
- On 27 March 2017, the Australian Parliament legislated a diverted profits tax (DPT). As the most expansive cross-border tax change in generations, and as described in our earlier TaxTalk Alert on 10 Feb 2017, the DPT imposes a penalty rate of tax (40 per cent) to profits diverted offshore through related party arrangements. The DPT applies for income years starting on or after 1 July 2017 irrespective of whether the particular arrangements were entered into before that time.
- The Bills passed by Parliament also include a measure to increase administrative tax penalties by hundreds of times for taxpayers with total group-wide global income (broadly, revenue) exceeding A$1 billion (approximately USD750m, EUR700m). For example, late lodgement of a tax document (including income tax returns, business activity statements, country-by-country reporting documents and general purpose financial statements) by even one day carries a potential penalty starting at A$105,000 (up from A$180) and with a maximum penalty of A$525,000. This measure will generally apply from 1 July 2017.
- The Bills also codify the Actions 8-10 Final Report from the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development's (OECD's) base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) project into Australian transfer pricing laws. This measure applies for income years starting on or after 1 July 2016.
In detail
The broad impact of the DPT comes about because it can apply to any Australian cross-border arrangements (including, unlike the UK DPT, financing transactions), provided at least one foreign associate taxpayer is involved and total group-wide global income (broadly, revenue) is at least A$1 billion (approximately USD750m, EUR700m). The only exemptions are for managed investment trusts, certain foreign collective investment vehicles, entities owned by foreign governments, complying superannuation entities and foreign pension funds.
If it applies, the DPT is a 40 per cent rate penalty tax (compared to the Australian 30 per cent corporate tax rate), plus interest. A DPT assessment can be issued any time within seven years of the original income tax return assessment, with taxpayers then required to pay a DPT assessment in full before the assessment can be contested or a settlement reached with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
The DPT has been designed so that, in face of a threat of DPT and its upfront tax collection process, taxpayers will more readily provide to the ATO information regarding their earnings and taxes throughout their global value chains.
As described in our TaxTalk Alert on 10 Feb 2017, the DPT is incorporated into Australia's existing antiavoidance rules in Part IVA. These rules require an objective conclusion to be made that there was a tax purpose associated with the arrangements being examined. The DPT adopts a `principal purpose' test. This is clearly and intentionally a lower hurdle compared to the `sole or dominant purpose' test within the `original' Australian general anti-avoidance provision. Significantly, `principal purpose' is also determined not just on the basis of a principal purpose to obtain an Australian tax benefit, but also to obtain both an Australian tax benefit and reduce foreign tax liabilities. Therefore, tax arrangements outside of Australia may be of interest to the ATO.
Practically, it will be necessary to consider the impact of DPT on existing positions taken even where these may have been considered and accepted by the ATO (e.g. through a tax ruling, Advanced Pricing Agreement or tax audit). This is because the DPT has a retrospective element and can apply to arrangements entered into before 1 July 2017.
The DPT is incorporated into Australia's anti-avoidance rules and, as a result, there is no recourse to double tax relief under Australia's tax treaties, nor to the arbitration mechanisms anticipated by the OECD's Multilateral Instrument. The only avenue to object beyond the ATO is to the Australian Federal Court.
The DPT legislation passed remained largely unchanged from the legislation introduced into Parliament on 9 February 2017. The Government implemented a single technical amendment designed to ensure that a DPT tax benefit is only to be reduced if the diverted profits are included in Australian assessable income as a result of Australia's controlled foreign company rules.
A Senate Report released on 20 March 2017 noted concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the unilateral implementation of a DPT in Australia but concluded that the DPT was a "necessary step to promote greater compliance and deter significant global entities from gaming the system."
The Government originally announced in May 2016 that the DPT would be based on the second limb of the UK DPT. However, the Australian DPT now diverges significantly from the UK DPT. This is not just because of the higher DPT rate (40 per cent, compared to 25 per cent for the UK) and inclusion of financing transactions (which are exempt from UK DPT). For example, the Australian DPT sufficient economic substance exemption requires a multi-sided functional analysis and profit comparison of every entity, Australian and foreign, involved in the global value chain relevant to Australia. A further example is the sufficient foreign tax test which makes no allowance for tax losses.
According to the Explanatory Memorandum, the ATO would publish a so-called law companion guide on the application of the DPT when the legislation is introduced into Parliament. This material has not yet been issued but is expected soon. We will provide a further DPT update once this guide is released.
The takeaway
Overall, the DPT is extremely broad and has the potential to apply to a significant number of multinational groups the Government has predicted that 1,600 entities will be need to consider if the DPT may apply and 130 taxpayers have a high risk of a DPT exposure. We anticipate it will create uncertainty for many taxpayers with international operations.


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Compliance 'Dings' That Cause Recruitment Roadblocks
During the past decade as a recruiter, I've seen how it's gotten more challenging for advisors with compliance issues to get hired.
To be clear: it's not impossible for brokers with blemished records to get a job elsewhere.
Read more: Fired From Edward Jones, $1M Advisor Lands at Baird
But it's becoming increasingly harder, even for top talent, to expect an easy transition from one job to another if they carry compliance baggage. You generally must keep a clean record because what used to provide immunity from compliance problems -- longevity and productivity -- no longer apply.
There's no more "three strikes and you're out" policy in the industry, where an advisor with a decent amount of business and a compliance issue or two could still get passed them to land at their preferred choice firm. With increased regulatory scrutiny on wealth managers, there's less and less tolerance for having any compliance problems, which throws up hurdles for potential recruits.
A close look at the compliance report of a potential candidate is pretty commonplace now, even for recruiters. In fact, many recruiters do so because firms require a review before meeting with job candidates.
Although a recruiter shouldn't provide commentary regarding a compliance record, most should be able to tell when the problems hurt an advisor's chances of receiving job offers. A review also is a good way of protecting recruiters from the liabilities of a bad hire.
Take for example the branch manager who, in his capacity as recruiter, runs candidates up the chain of command for approval. Without knowing a recruit's compliance record beforehand, managers are putting their clout at risk from exposure to the dicey problems their recruits may bring to the job. The reprimands for not properly vetting advisors may also put a manager's own career in jeopardy.
Granted, it may seem unfair to hold advisors accountable for certain compliance matters. When the auction market failed in 2008, advisors with otherwise clean records who were caught up in the scandal faced several client complaints. Firms settled and made clients whole, but the blemishes remained on the advisors' records. ARS complaints normally may not crush recruiting deals, but they definitely standout on U-5s alongside more serious compliance problems.
What are probably the worst compliance infractions? Fiduciary issues. I find that potential recruits increasingly cannot afford to have even a single fiduciary-related complaint on their record. But even minor blemishes can hurt an advisor's chances.
If an advisor had a misdemeanor arrest for something that happened while they were in college, chances are that this wouldn't be a serious blow to their job hunt. However, if the advisor has forgotten to mention a minor arrest, many firms may still take a pass on hiring them. The non-disclosure can even hurt an advisor who is already employed if it's found out, possibly ending in termination.
My advice is for advisors to report everything when filling out a compliance form. Nobody will judge what happened in the past, but if you lie or omit, you're in trouble.
Dings to your record are problematic when considering a move, and firms can't stress compliance with the rules enough. Neither can recruiters.
Elizabeth McCourt is president of McCourt Leadership Group, a coaching and consulting firm in Westhampton Beach, N.Y.
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January 17.2016
[Photo by http://www.kobejazzstreet.gr.jp]
21 years ago today, the Great Hanshin Earthquake occurred.
In Kobe the famous jazz festival 'The Kobe Jazz Street' has been held annually.
In particular I can not forget the festival producer 'Mr.Suehiro'.
The great Jazz producer passed away two years ago.
His contribution to 'Kobe Jazz' was great.
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Hi, my name's Sammy and I'm the Editor of Simply Prizes magazine. Every week I'll be bringing you an update or two about any interesting competitions I find or any comping news. Plus I'll bring you any competitions or offers I find.
Even though I haven't been comping much I've still managed to win tickets to see the movie Dunkirk with drinks and popcorn thrown in, plus two tickets to Dover Castle (if you've never been you should, it's wonderful), a light box and a big parcel containing three boxes of Nexo Knight Lego. And my case of Amigo Tequila beer arrived too; cheers! We're off to Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday for a short hotel break so I am hoping for at least no rain (not been lucky weather wise so far for the summer hols) which should mean we can enjoy the local area a bit more. Feel free to perform a sun dance for me so we can avoid the rain!
As it is the summer holidays now I'm including a couple of comps that the kids can get stuck into; if you missed last week's newsletter you can check it out here where you will find some more comps for the kids.
Patisserie Valerie is currently running a Junior Baker competition; open to ages 16 and under only. The kids need to visit them in store and ask one of the servers for a #JuniorBaker competition sheet and crayons. They then need to draw a picture of their dream gateau, saying what is in it. Adults you then need to take a pic and share with them on social media using the hashtag #JuniorBaker. Social media links are at the bottom of this page . Alternatively you can download the sheet for your child to enter from home.
For children aged between 7 and 12 years old they can enter the Jacqueline Wilson creative writing competition. They will need to write a letter to someone that lives far away; the letters should be no longer than 750 words long and cannot feature real characters or events. One lucky winner will have their letter published in an upcoming Jacqueline Wilson novel! They will also receive £100 worth of books, a year's subscription to First News, a book bundle for their school AND the chance to meet Jacqueline Wilson. They can enter here before noon on 8th September.
Have fun with these ones and I'll include some more next week for the little terrors! And for the rest of you keep an eye on the website tomorrow for your update of social media comps. Also I'll be around in the evening via our Facebook page if anyone fancies a comping chat.
Have a great weekend.
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Langholm and Eskdale's first open studio's event is on Sat and Sun the 4th and 5th October, 10am - 5pm. A list of participants and a map can be found here
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Our Christmas affordable art exhibition starts on Sat 1st November and runs until 10th January. The majority of pieces will be under £200 with plenty of smaller craft and gift items in the under £30 category - perfect for Christmas presents.
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Just a day after it was reported that he was allowed to leave for free, Paulo Assunção has joined a new club.
The Brazilian midfielder returns to his home country to play for Sao Paulo.
In an official statement on the club's website, Atlético made no mention of a transfer fee for the defensive midfielder who joined in the summer of 2008.
Since that time Assunção made 139 appearances for Atleti and scored one goal. He was vital in Atlético's Europa League and UEFA Super Cup winning team, but had a diminished role under Diego Simeone this past season.
On Friday Paulo left Atlético's training camp in Los Ángeles de San Rafael to complete his move to Brazil. It's expected that he'll say his goodbyes to the Rojiblanco faithful at a later point, but he did have this to say:
"I've had the best moments of my career [at Atlético], winning three European titles. I'll always remember my time at Atlético."
"I have been very happy with my teammates and the fans, who have always given me their adoration. I hope everything will go well this season and that [Atleti] can pursue their goals."
As big fans of the often underappreciated Assunção, we would like to thank him for his efforts and commitment, and wish him nothing but the best with this new step in his career.


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The No. 8-seeded UNC women's basketball team got its ACC Tournament off to a good start Thursday afternoon at the Greensboro Coliseum, defeating the No. 9 seed Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 80-73 even while missing a pair of key players.
Sophomore forward Janelle Bailey–an All-ACC Second Team performer–was sidelined for disciplinary reasons, while guard Stephanie Watts missed the game with an injury.
Still, though, the Tar Heels managed to pull out the win behind 20 points and six three-pointers from guard Leah Church–who normally sees limited minutes off the bench.
Church's career game was the major key to helping the team overcome those big-time absences, but UNC also received 19 points and nine assists from senior guard Paris Kea and 18 points from Shayla Bennett.
Georgia Tech led by as many as 10 points in the first half, and was in the lead for the majority of the game overall.
A pair of free throws from Bennett, however, tied the game at the end of the third quarter. From there, UNC took the lead and never let it go the rest of the way.
The Tar Heels also won the game despite being out-rebounded 42-39 and shooting just 39.7 percent compared to 45.3 percent for the Yellow Jackets.
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Winter is coming, and when it comes to winterizing your home for the frigid temperatures, adding or upgrading insulation is usually at the top of the list. When you're deciding how much to spend to prepare your home for winter, do you know how much to budget for insulation? Comfort Masters Service Experts is here with a couple estimates of how much you can expect to shell out for insulation in Wheeling.
The first thing to think about when putting in or upgrading insulation in your home is whether you want to do it yourself or have a professional insulation company come in and do the work. Choosing to do it yourself can save you money, but you will have to buy all the components, equipment, and spend your own time doing the work (typically a more than one day project). Also, if something should go wrong, you'll have to pay to repair any issues. Plus, spending long periods of time in your attic or crawlspace isn't how most people want to spend their free time.
The average cost of blown-in insulation installation is around $1000 - $1500. We see that most homeowners spend between $850 and $2000 to have blown-in insulation installed. Naturally, the lower end of the cost estimate reflects "do it yourself" installations. But, the key point is that even with a modest investment you can significantly improve the energy efficiency of your home while also upgrading your comfort.
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Santa Fe police are searching for a man suspected of abandoning a dog outside of a Dunkin Donuts and leaving a note.
The man apparently dropped the dog in the parking lot of the Dunkin' Donuts store on St. Francis Drive before going inside and buying himself a coffee. A note left on the dog said, "I'm free. I'm having babies."
Surveillance video captured footage of a man opening the door of a van and letting out the dog. The man then went inside the store to order a cup of coffee, police said. The dog followed him to the front door, but when the man returned to his vehicle he left the dog behind.
Santa Fe police write:
"On December 26, 2017 at approximately 07:26 AM City Animal Services received a call stating a man left a dog in the parking lot of Dunkin Donuts located at 1085 S. St. Francis."
"The dog had a note left on it stating 'I'm free I'm having babies'. Upon Animal Services arrival surveillance footage was provided showing a man in a dark colored Chevy Venture style van. The male opened his door and let the dog out of the vehicle with the note attached to its neck. The man then proceeded to go into Dunkin Donuts and order a cup of coffee. The dog followed the man from the vehicle to the front door of the business but was ignored by the man."
"Footage was not available of the man driving up to or driving away from the business so a license plate was not obtained. Animal Services would like any help in identifying the man seen in the video."
"At this time it is unknown if the dog is in fact in early stages of pregnancy or if she is suffering from a uterine infection, she is under the care of licensed veterinarians at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and will be under hold and observation."
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If identified, the man could face misdemeanor charges of abandonment or neglect of an animal.
The Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society also updated everyone on the status of the dog on their Facebook page and write:
"We have received a number of inquiries about the dog we took in this week that was rescued outside Dunkin' Donuts in Santa Fe.
While authorities continue to seek out the person that abandoned her there, we have good news to report.
After a thorough examination by our doctors, she is stable and doing well. We do not yet know whether or not she is pregnant at this time, but we will be monitoring her over the next few days.
She actually participated in one of our playgroups today and did great. She loves people!"
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Thailand's Ministry of Justice Looks to Abolish Death Penalty
BANGKOK – Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice Chanchao Chaiyanukit has said Thailand's death penalty may soon be abolished in the near future. His statement came after delegates from around the world overwhelmingly supported the UN's proposal for suspension of death sentence.
Chanchao Chaiyanukit, said "The Ministry of Justice has drafted its plan for national human rights. The goal of the plan is to abolish death penalty"
He continued, "It is possible for us to abolish death penalty, if we manage to accomplish the national human rights plan and convince the public to be confident that the Ministry can still punish wrongdoers without death penalty."
Chanchao Chaiyanukit's comments came after Bowornsak Uwanno, the head of the junta-appointed Constitutional Drafting Committee (CDC), suggested that it is time for Thailand to do away with death penalty. Bowornsak said he planned to push ahead with his proposal by adding a clause in the new Constitution to explicitly ban death sentence in Thailand.
Chanchao told Khaosod yesterday that such constitutional clause "can be done."
Current Thai laws allow execution for those convicted of serious crimes such as premeditated murder, armed robbery or rape that leads to deaths, and insurrection against the state. Read More….


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I wonder what Jonah would've thought of the Boston bombers. More on that in a moment.
Here were two men who committed heinous acts against image-bearers. One of them died and the other is in custody. According to the apostle Paul, governments do not bear the sword in vain (Rom 13:4b) and actually manifest God's earthly wrath on wrongdoers (13:4c). Since one bomber still lives, he should answer for his crimes–for the blood of the dead and the plight of the wounded.
But what about his spiritual state? He is an idolater, because worship of anyone/anything other than the One True God (who is revealed by Jesus) is idolatry. God is worthy of worship from everyone bearing his image, even those currently pursuing falsehood and having hearts dead in sin.
Does it seem like a strange notion that Christians should pray for this bomber to be saved? Would it make you angry if someone in prison shared the Good News with him and God showed him mercy? Of course he should answer for his earthly crimes, but what about the sins against God for which he stood condemned before the events of this week even occurred? He stood condemned already.
Jonah had a certain heart toward those who were enemies of his nation, and it was a heart of stone. No mercy for them; only destruction. God told him to preach to the Ninevites because of their great evil (Jon 1:2), and the prophet said "no." Well, he didn't actually say "no," but he fled in the opposite direction, and actions speak louder than words. God heard it loud and clear.
Even after Jonah experienced God's deliverance (Jon 1:17; 2:2, 6), he still didn't want God to deliver the Ninevites. When he finally preached in that city, the Ninevites converted, and God showed mercy instead of judgment (3:2-5, 10). God's mercy on the Ninevites made Jonah want to die (4:3). He thought it was wrong for God to spare them from wrath (4:1).
I wonder if Christians have Jonah's heart toward this living Boston bomber. It isn't wrong–in fact, it is altogether right–to think that this man should answer for his crimes under our laws. Even if he became a Christian, that doesn't undo the consequences and damage of what he and his brother did. But Jonah's hardness was against something else. He hated the enemies of his nation so much that the thought of God saving them made him want to die.
Should Christians feel anger at what the bombers did? Of course. Should the one who lived answer for the crimes he committed in that city? Absolutely. But should Christians still pray that he will find mercy and forgiveness from God so that on Judgment Day he can point to Jesus as the only reason why sins like his are atoned for? Most certainly.
Keep several things in mind. Jesus bore the cross reserved for Barabbas, who was a political insurrectionist. And on either side of the cross were two others, criminals receiving earthly punishment for their deeds (Lk 23:40-41). One of them, the Famous Thief, said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom" (23:42), and that statement of faith changed everything.
Back to my opening thought. I wonder what Jonah would have thought of the Boston bombers–and I don't think we're completely in the dark on this one. He wouldn't want God to show mercy or the grace of conversion.
But a main point in the book of Jonah is this: don't let your heart be like Jonah's! That arrogant prophet was wrong in presuming he knew who should receive mercy and who shouldn't. He himself had received mercy but wanted it denied to others. Jonah received mercy but wasn't humbled by it; that's a dangerous place to be.
Let's pray for God to save Dzhokar Tsarnaev and reveal the majesty of the Risen Lord Jesus to his heart. There is pow'r in the blood. This blood of Christ can cover and forgive the most inconceivable of sins and wash a sinner white as snow.
Such deliverance, such salvation, results in the kind of words that Paul wrote, a man once steeped in darkness and violence and religious devotion against Jesus: "But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life" (1 Tim 1:16).
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How AI Cuts Through The Noise In The Talent Pool
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New recruiting mechanisms are driving an enormous number of candidates to apply for open positions. In order to better search through these applicant pools, companies are increasingly turning to AI which allows them to take a more data-driven approach to recruitment, stated Headstart co-founder Nicholas Shekerdemian—for example, by examining culture fit as well as skill sets to accurately predict who will be the best person for the job.
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Or: Football without a mobile phone
Going to football for me has many rituals that must be completed. One deviation may cause intolerable hardship and invoke poor results as a consequence. So it was that by 2 o'clock I knew we were going to Stevenage with no hope of victory. I arrived at the requisite 3 minutes to the agreed hour and reached for my mobile phone to confirm arrival with the late walking Rolls Royce twosome toddling around the corner. It was not in my pocket, coat, or on the floor of the car. I had left it at home. I had a decision to make? Go home and delay the trip to the game or go without it? The prospect of delay is even worse, as is retracing routes, so it was all or nothing. We set off without my phone and I would have to just grin and bear it.
Ronnie and Bob were in post work mode and once initial recaps of the week were made the radio became the best way to drown the sound of their snoring. The future of British Industry is in safe hands when the workforce need a nap when clocking off at two in the afternoon. We decided that the progress to Swindon would determine whether we took Motorways or country roads to the game. At Didcot I detoured via Abingdon, Thame, Wendover, Dunstable and north of Luton to our rural pub stop.
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Lilley Arms
The village of Lilley had a pub that I had visited post Luton school days over 10 years ago now. It is, of course, now closed but the village alternative does have a range of Greene King and guest beers. Ronnie and Bob took the IPA and Abbott options while I did the diabetic challenge and went Coca –Cola silly. The pub was busy post-work and has potential for further visit. We were now in match analysis mode and for once quite excited about the upcoming game.
Drive on to Stevenage
I gave Ronnie permission to navigate around the rural routes to the town thus avoiding Hitchin and going through Knebworth. That mistake had to be corrected when we missed the second turn off and a trip on the motorway beckoned. Bob didn't help much either by pointing out the roads we had just missed. Well that would work then. Do a U turn and take the last left? Are you mad? We have routines and rituals to follow you know? Getting lost is definitely not one of them.
I dropped the chaps off at the pub and parked up near the ground.
Our Mutual Friend
They reported they had six beers and loads of Rovers fans. The place was well run and organised. Unfortunately for them they had standard beers in the bar they used and 3 more interesting guests in the other bar.
It was time to check out the news on my phone. Grrrrr
Stevenage 0 Bristol Rovers 0; Attendance 3,836 (1,327 Gasheads)
Spotted in standing mode. Thanks Ronnie
An internet photo of the gas before kick off. Thanks person on Twitter.
Stevenage does an outstanding Boro Burger for a fiver. It does not do the usual Pasty or Curry Pie but the queue was manageable. It was so well run that they ran out of food well before the game. We sat in allocated seating. Note to self. When next buying tickets for key matches look at the blokes in front and behind you in the queue. Somehow pone man was about to be squeezed in in seat by two mammoths, of which I was one. You could see the dread on his face when I announced that seat A 12 was mine. Our hearts fell at the thought of such intimate contact as was anticipated for the next hour and a half. There was a sort of unstated gentleman's agreement that we should stand as much as possible so that swaying room might provide a little arm room. The away end was full as seen in the pics. Ronnie kindly took a photograph of me and away fans at 10 to kick off but of course I couldn't share it to Facebook. Another ritual event was not to be.
The game to a pattern familiar to those who have watched the gas away from home. Half time nil-nil would lead to an upping of tempo and possible change of formation in the second and a 1-0 win would be nicked late on. The blokes behind me were in anxious moan mode that soon spread to others. We are leaving their full back too much room they complained. What do you expect when we are playing 3-5-2 and under pressure I confided to myself in my frustrated state? We had the best chances of the first half without playing well but no it was all gloom and doom in my left ear from behind. In the last twenty the game became more open as we stretched the game and went for that now elusive goal. I was now worried that a Carlisle style late goal might be a worse scenario to contemplate. So it was that the game drifted to a tense and relatively dull draw.
We trooped out to the sound of celebrating home fans lauding the success of their home game timewasting. They would be in this league next years and maybe so will we. I reached for my pocket to get the results of other promotion candidates. Grrrrrr
Entertainment Value (Out of 5): 1
Man of the Match: Tom Parkes
The car was handily around the corner. One thing that is good about the ground is that ten minutes later we were well on the way down the A1 (M). It also meant we caught the football scores that were a true mixed bag. Radio Five promised an updated league table to follow but then didn't do so. Ronnie did his own Maths in the car and we had dropped to fifth but are still only a point off automatic promotion. It wasn't long before we shifted through pheromone concerts on Radio 3, Wurlitzer classics on two and eventually to Max and his Strathclyde Symphony as the music of choice on c.d. We were home by 1 in the morning with limited Janice Long. This time included a mass Gashead stop at a Reading Service Station that was helpfully virtually closed. The flashing lights encourage you to take a break if tired yet provide no facilities other than a queue for Costa Coffee when you take that advised gap in driving.
Pub of the day: Lilley Arms
Beer of the day: N/A
Next up: Exeter City H Saturday 23rd April 2016 Meet at King Street Brew House for breakfast at 11.


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Danbury-area football fraternity mourn UConn player's death
He was small, but physical, and played football with "an attitude," the kind that coaches look for in a player.
That's how Derek Deakin, an assistant football coach at Joel Barlow High School in Redding, remembers University of Connecticut cornerback Jasper "Jazz" Howard, who was fatally stabbed after an on-campus dance early Sunday.
Howard was killed just hours after UConn's 38-25 victory over Louisville, a game in which the 20-year-old Miami native played a key role.
Deakin, who graduated from UConn last spring, was a student equipment manager for the Huskies for four years. He's in his first year as an assistant under longtime Joel Barlow coach Rob Tynan.
"He was a good guy," said Deakin, who was at the game Saturday as a spectator. "He came from a pretty rough high school in a pretty rough neighborhood One of his best friends in high school was murdered."
Brookfield High School Coach Rich Angarano also attended, and was shocked when he heard about Howard's' death Sunday morning.
"It's just such a tragedy. This is a young man who came a long way from where he grew up," Angarano said. "I feel for all the players, their families, the coaches, and most of all for his family."
"It's been coming back to me all day," Angarano said. "He really had a great game and he seemed like a great young man."
Alan Lutrus, father of UConn junior linebacker and team captain Scott Lutrus of Brookfield, said his son sent a text message to family members about the killing at about 4 a.m. "It's a tragedy. We lost a family member and everybody is hurting,"
"Scott was very upset, like everyone else, I hope they get whoever it was," Lutrus said.
Lutrus said he wasn't concerned for his son's safety. "I think it was an isolated incident, but we don't know all the facts. We don't know what happened."
Barlow coach Tynan called the death a tragedy.
"As a coach, you worry about your players all the time. You're like a mother hen," he said.
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Not long ago, Samsung Galaxy S10 series and Galaxy note 10 series mobile phones exposed fingerprint identification holes. Anyone's fingerprint can unlock the mobile phone after using the silicone mobile phone cover, even in the financial app.
Subsequently, Alipay, WeChat, Jingdong, Bank of China and other sensitive APP have gradually suspended the fingerprint landing and fingerprint payment functions of S10 and Note 10 series models.
Samsung soon promised to release an update as soon as possible to fix the vulnerability, and said it could suspend the use of the silicone phone cover and re-enter the fingerprint.
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RL Tips: Furnishing Your Condo Unit's Living Room
Learn how to transform your unit's living space into a double-duty room with these foolproof tips
Are you stuck with a studio unit that serves as your living and sleeping space? Transform your unit into a chic double-duty room with these tips. Architect Ivy Tablante says, "Do not be afraid to spend a bit more on staple pieces that are sturdy enough to last a lifetime. Invest on furniture that are functional and stylish."
Picks and Styling by Issa Villar and Tala Singson. Photographed by Paolo Feliciano. Shot on location at Mobler.
Read the original article ("Furnishing a Double Duty Room") and find out more about the stores featured in this story in the Ocotber 2013 issue of Real Living Magazine. Download your digital copy of Real Living on the Real Living App now! Log on to summitnewsstand.com.ph/real-living for more details.
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Bear Down (しろくま だいジャンプ lit. White Bear Big Jump in Japanese) is the thirteenth level and is the third level of the third warp room in Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy remaster of the second game. The level plays similar to Bear It, where Crash rides on Polar and must maneuver him through a maze of obstacles and enemies that he must avoid. The level of difficulty for this level is higher than Bear It, and it takes place during the evening rather than during the day. There are also more pits and obstacles that Crash and Polar must navigate around. The parka lab assistants are the new enemies. They lift iron crates and drop them every few seconds. The main objective of this level is to make it to the end of it without crashing into any enemies or obstacles. Since there are no Aku Aku masks in this level, Crash cannot hit any of the enemies that are scattered around the course. Crash can control the speed of Polar by having him speed up by pressing or R1, which allows him to reach higher crates, jumping over larger pits, and speeding up. However, if Crash goes too fast with Polar, then he has a higher chance of hitting another enemy or obstacle. Crash also has to be careful of the TNT crates around the level, as they will countdown as soon as he gets near them.
Once Crash reaches the end of the level, Polar will launch him across a giant chasm, which will place him in front of the exit to the warp room. However, if Crash turns his back to the warp room exit, he will notice a group of icebergs in the water. Crash can jump on the icebergs to access a secret portal, which will warp him to a secret warp room and allows him to go to the secret way of Air Crash, thus allowing him to get the crate gem. In the process of jumping on the icebergs, Crash has to be careful, as the icebergs will start to sink after being jumped on.
Enemies and Obstacles
These are the different enemies and obstacles that Crash and Polar face while traveling through this level. Since there are no Aku Aku masks in the level, Crash cannot afford to hit any of the enemies, as they will cause him to instantly die.
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- The name of the level is based on the phrase "man down!", which is used when a fellow soldier is wounded or killed in a battle.
- Although it could also be a play on the phrase "bearing down", which means to approach something in a determined and threatening manner, and usually fast.
- As with the other bear levels in this game, Aku Aku is banned from this level, so even if the player has Aku Aku masks when entering the level, the player loses them.
- There is a 2 second delay for the start of the music on the PAL version
- Originally, this level was to contain more explosive crates (both TNT and nitro) and the box total was 51.
- This level was originally intended to have 2 clear gems, as there is an extra unseen slot in the warp room at the left of the crystal slot. This slot, however, does not correspond to any gem, and is also badly lightened.
- It could be possible that the secret warp at the end was originally intended to be a portal to another part of the level, which contained the extra gem.
- In the N. Sane Trilogy, it is possible to complete this level without Polar, as seen in this video. The Crash Dash power-up is required.
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Retro Wall Hanging
These retro wall hangings are inspired by vintage school charts. Yet, they show far more fanciful botanical, zoological and ornithological specimens than you studied in school...
These wall hangings are a great way to own a piece of Wilful Ink if you don't fancy an all over wall effect.
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Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! Everyone's welcome, absolutely free of charges! Welcome to Jerry Springer Court here in Department 4 of the Alameda County courthouse in downtown Oakland. Judge Julie presiding. Now let me just warn you folks right about now: Things can get a little hairy in here.
What's that, ma'am? Why's it called Jerry Springer Court? Well, it's like this -- you know the trashy talk show where people get outta control and throw chairs at each other? Sometimes things get a little outta control during the Friday morning restraining-order calendar, though this here's 100 percent real, and I've never heard of anyone throwing chairs.
Oh, but just a few weeks ago this lady -- I don't know quite what was up with her -- flipped out when the judge ordered her to let her baby's daddy have their little girl for part of Thanksgiving and Christmas. So she gets this weird look on her face and starts screaming, "Kill me now, because it'll never happen." The two bailiffs -- the captain tries to assign an extra one, since things can get a little hectic in here, like I said -- almost had to spray her with Mace to get her under control. You know what that lady said to 'em? "Spray me!" she said. Wanna know what's even crazier? She got custody of the kid again after she got out of jail. That was during the domestic-violence calendar, the first act of the morning, so to speak. Pretty tragic stuff on that there calendar. The elder-abuse calendar is tragic, too.
Sorry, sir, didn't catch your question. Oh, you're not into tragedy? Then what you really want is the 10 a.m. civil-harassment calendar. Some people call this the "catfight calendar." Ya know, the new girlfriend versus the ex-girlfriend -- stuff like that. These don't get heard as domestic cases, 'cause the two parties aren't blood-related or intimates. See the difference?
We get other cases besides catfights. Lotsa, lotsa feudin' neighbors filing restraining orders one against the other. It's the Hatfields and the McCoys right here in the land of the $500,000, two-bedroom tract home. I remember this one group of neighbors tried to get a protective order against some Santeria voodoo priest to stop him from casting evil spells on them.
Then there are the real crazies. Like this one lady thought Mayor Jerry Brown could vaporize himself and was getting into her apartment through her shower drain. Course, I don't think the judge gave her a restraining order against the mayor.
Now before we get the show rolling, let me tell you a little bit about our judge, Julie Conger. She's a bit eccentric herself. She always wears these really colorful scarves to give that black robe hanging on her scarecrow shoulders a little personality. She's from Berkeley; used to be a public defender a long time ago. Yep, only in Berkeley would folks elect themselves a public defender instead of a prosecutor for a judge. Man, that musta been twenty years ago now.
The good lady is the perfect fit to oversee our little tabloid circus. She's not one to suffer fools, even in a fools' court. Kinda reminds me of that feisty judge on the TV.
Occasionally there's what you might call a guest host, another judge who fills in when she's on vacation, but Judge Conger was telling someone in court just the other day, "Anytime I take a vacation, the judge who replaces me vows never to return."
I think she actually gets a kick outta this place. The Recorder legal newspaper reported how she used to tape a sign on the back of her nameplate on the bench -- where no one else in the court could see -- that read "The Honorable Jerry Springer." She's got her a wicked sense of humor, this judge. Sometimes the do-gooders around town grumble that she makes inappropriate comments from the bench. Like the other day, this lady starts telling her story and Judge Conger interrupts to ask: "Is this when she called you a slut and a cocaine addict?"
Watch the judge when she smiles. It's like she's grinning and wincing at the same time. It's the perfect expression for this place. I mean, sometimes life is so funny it hurts, or else it hurts so much it's funny. Around here, you never quite know which one you're gonna get. And, by the way, all the names in the cases themselves have been changed to protect the ... well, we can't really say "innocent," now, can we? Ah, here comes Judge Conger. All quiet now. Take your seats, sit on back, and enjoy the show.
Act 1: Oddballs
Couch Potato Kid
Anthony Cerrano is 42 years old, although he's dressed like a 22-year-old hesher who went to an Iron Maiden concert the night before. And he's still living with his Italian-born mama, Rose, who is sick of having to support her lazy son on her pitiful Social Security check. But how do you force a deadbeat without a regular job to move out and find his own place? Why, with an elder-abuse restraining order, of course.
The proceedings start with Judge Julie asking Rose if she is Anthony's mother.
"Yes," the pint-size lady says with an audible Italian accent, "and I-a love him."
Anthony, meanwhile, stays quiet. For once. Four years earlier, Rose filed a restraining order against him for yelling at her all the time while he was freeloading. That obviously didn't work out so well, because Anthony is still freeloading.
Conger looks over to the grown man. Obviously, the judge reasons aloud, Mr. Cerrano is old enough to live on his own.
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The Higher Learning Commission
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model that will change future
reaffirmation processes.
Learn more about the
Pathways model.
The University of Akron is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In preparation for a 2013 site visit, the University prepared a self-study to examine performance based on five core components:
As reported to the Board of Trustees, the Higher Learning Commission has confirmed that our accredited status continues, with the next Reaffirmation of Accreditation due in 2022-23. Read more (UAnet ID and password required):
"Higher Learning Commission update"
Special E-mail Digest
July 2013
"Will you be ready?"
Special E-mail Digest
February 2013
"UA's reaccreditation - how you can get involved!"
E-mail Digest
February 2013
"Reaccreditation self-study document submitted to the Higher Learning Commission"
Special E-mail Digest
December 2012
"Please review second draft of reaccreditation self-study document"
E-mail Digest
December 2012
"Last day for feedback on reaccreditation self-study"
Special E-mail Digest
November 2012
"Call for feedback on reaccreditation self-study"
Special E-mail Digest
October 2012
"2013 Accreditation reaffirmation update"
Delivered to The University of Akron Board of Trustees
May 2012
"Self-study marks new accreditation model"
Across the Commons, from Provost Sherman
April 2012
"Higher Learning Commission reaccreditation update"
Special E-mail Digest
March 2012
"Message from the President"
President Proenza
February 2012
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Photographs by Lucas Foglia have been published in the New York Times following the touching story of cancer in children.
Article by MELANIE THERNSTROM
Extract below...
Andrew Levy's parents knew that the rare and deadly cancer in his blood could not be beaten, so they began to prepare for the worst. Then something mysterious happened.
When Esther and Dan Levy's son Andrew was 14 months old, he received a diagnosis of a kind of leukemia so rare that their medical team said getting it was like being bitten by a shark and struck by lightning at the same time.
Leukemia, a cancer of those cells in the bone marrow that produce new blood cells, has many varieties, but the most common type in children, acute lymphocytic leukemia, is largely curable. Andrew's cancer, however, a subtype of acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (AMKL), affects only about 45 children a year nationwide and is much more difficult to treat. The odds of surviving this type of AMKL are roughly even — unless the child is one of a handful who happen to have a particular genotype, in which case these odds plummet to a mere one in 10. Genetic analysis revealed that Andrew was in this tiny group.
There was more bad news. Two weeks after the diagnosis, Andrew's doctor, Norman Lacayo, an oncologist at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University, received an urgent call from Michael Loken, the president of Hematologics Inc., a Seattle lab that was analyzing Andrew's cells. Loken had recently discovered that a small percentage of children with AMKL had a specific phenotype — a pattern of proteins on the surface of the leukemia cell he called R.A.M. (a former patient's initials) — that independently predicted a terrible outcome, with a survival rate of about one in six. Andrew had this phenotype too.
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One of the most useful words you can learn in English is "OK" (also spelled "okay"). It can be used for many things.
It is probably used most often to mean agreement – that you agree with someone:
Jeff: Let's leave work early today and not tell the boss.
Lucy: OK!
It's also used to acknowledge that you heard or understood something:
Jeff: We'll need to record 60 more scripts before the end of the day.
Lucy: OK.
In one of its most confusing usages, OK can indicate the quality of something. It can be used to mean that something is good enough or acceptable.
Lucy: This cheese is old, but there isn't much mold (furry green and black stuff that grows on old food) on it. I think it's OK to eat.
Jeff: I think I'm going somewhere else for lunch.
Or, in contrast, it is used to say that something is just so-so or not very good in quality, something mediocre. When used in this way, we often include the word "just" before it.
Lucy: What do you think of my singing?
Jeff: It's just OK. You might consider taking up (starting as a hobby) dance instead.
There are even more ways to use OK, but these are perhaps the most common.
Considering how much Americans rely on the word "OK," it's surprising how much disagreement there is on its origin (where it came from). In fact, there are many theories (explanations or guesses based on information), and some people think we still don't know. But one man spent many years trying to find out and thought he found the answer.
Allen Read, who died in 2002, was an English professor at Columbia University in New York City. He studied the English language for over 30 years, and while he wrote and published several books and many articles about many different aspects of American English, he always returned to the question of where "OK" got its start.
Some people believed that the term OK came from the name of a brand of cracker (thin, crisp food usually eaten with cheese or other foods) the U.S. government supplied (gave) to the Union or northern soldiers during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Others believed that it came from the name of a key (something you press on a machine so something will happen) – called an "Open Key" – on a telegraph machine, a machine used in the old days to send messages through wire. Both of these explanations were possible, in Read's view, but then he came across (found) an even earlier mention of OK.
In an 1839 Boston newspaper, Morning Post, Read saw a satirical article about bad spelling. (Satire is the use of humor to show people's mistakes or stupidity). "OK" was used in the phrase "Oll Korrect," a misspelling of "All Correct." Read believed that he had found the first use of OK and published an article in 1964 about his discovery.
Incidentally (in addition, although it is not directly related to what I've just said), you may also hear the term "A-OK." A-OK means everything is fine, conditions are good, or there are no problems. This version of OK was first used by people involved in the space program (program for space travel), but became more generally used over time. Today, while it's not very common in daily conversation, you may still hear it used occasionally.
OK, that's all I have to say about "OK." I hope that was an OK explanation and that you're all A-OK!
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Company Name: Ooze
Address: 13231 Northend Ave, Oak Park, MI
Website: www.oozelife.com
Phone: (855) 669-3420
How would you describe your company? What is your specialty?
Ooze is a Michigan-based company dedicated to creating innovative, affordable vaporizers and related smoking products. Our products are ideal for concentrates, essential oils, and good old bud, and we're best known for our Ooze vape pens. We're constantly coming up with new piece and battery designs, and working on improvements for our current styles.
What do you offer consumers/clients that others don't?
We know that your vape pen goes with you everywhere, so it needs to be safe and reliable. We're so sure of our batteries that we have a lifetime warranty on every single battery we make! Never worry that your pen might explode in your pocket, and if it ever stops functioning properly, we'll always swap it out for a fresh one. We're always looking for new ways to revamp the classic vape pen, with recent updates including AI chips for longer charges, preheat mode, and tons of color options.
How and why did your company start up?
Ooze was founded in 2007 with the vision to create a better overall consumer experience. Vaporizers were a new concept back then, and the primitive devices often came with obscene price tags. Ooze came on the scene to develop better-burning and longer-lasting products without the inflated price.
With the changing landscape of medical and recreational cannabis, what do you see as the biggest challenges to your progress as a company? Any advantages?
Our biggest struggle is keeping up with staying compliant with the seemingly continuous changes being made to the law. We have a major advantage here, though, because we are so involved in the packaging and retail side of the business, that in order to develop products, we test and double check every single detail before initiating production.
What words of advice would you offer anyone seeking to enter the world of cannabis business?
Be original and creative. If you are a fan of the industry, then you know first-hand how competitive it is and that it takes real innovation to stand out. Your craziest ideas may be your most successful!
What are the goals and vision moving forward for your company? Where do you see your company in five years?
Ooze's goals moving forward involve expanding our offices and warehouse space throughout North America (US and Canada), and increasing our extensive catalog of Ooze brand products, smoke shop and dispensary supplies, while developing unique items that appeal to the everyday smoker.
What do you hope to accomplish in the cannabis industry?
As the industry grows, we hope to evolve with it. Product development, enhancing our packaging and countertop displays, and expanding our customer service department become crucial for successful growth. Consumer demand will continue to grow as stigma changes and more areas legalize, and we know that we need to innovate for our customers' sake. Priority number one is customer satisfaction.


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10 Reasons Why We Adore Our Senior Copywriter
Jennifer Hebeisen is IMA's senior copywriter and account coordinator. She not only tells our clients' stories—she breathes life into them. With her eye for detail and her master creative ability, Jennifer is primed to take the copywriting world by storm, and we love her for it.
As a child, Jennifer wanted to be a teacher—which explains her patience and ability to navigate multiple clients' needs. After studying business and finance in college, she decided it wasn't for her. Instead, she followed her passion for writing, which led her to become the rock-star copywriter she is today.
Here are 10 other reasons why we love having Jennifer on our side (in her own words):
- An ideal day for me would be spent enjoying the great outdoors with friends and family, especially when the weather is beautiful.
- The best IMA memories are the small ones, like lunches and happy hours. I really love spending time with my coworkers.
- My all-time favorite person to share a nice cider with is my fiancé, Justin.
- I graduated college early with a bachelor's degree at 20—I walked across the stage before I could order a drink.
- Sandwiches are my ultimate guilty pleasure—throw deli cold cuts on homemade bread with some mayo, lettuce, and mustard. What else could you need?
- I took German classes in high school and college but forgot a lot. I can still understand some things but hope to pick it back up one day.
- Waxahatchee is my all-time favorite artist. I've spent countless hours listening to their vinyl at home, and I've seen them a few times in concert.
- My four-year-old niece, Pearl, never fails to make me smile. She's the funniest and sweetest kid.
- I would be a terrible surgeon. The life-or-death pressure of that job is too much for me. No thanks.
- What's next for me? Wedding planning and more wedding planning. I'm also busy convincing Justin to get a dog—I'd love a Bernese mountain dog.