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CumuLogic DB Service Broker for Cloud Foundry
The CumuLogic Database Service Broker for Cloud Foundry™ is a technical preview release that allows users of the Cloud Foundry PaaS platform to take advantage of the advanced features provided by the CumuLogic private DBaaS platform.
With this integration in place, Cloud Foundry users can now rely on CumuLogic's platform to deliver production-ready backend services. Supported engines include MySQL, Percona, MongoDB and Couchbase. CumuLogic platform administrators can define service subscription configurations for each of these database engines, including configuration options starting at single node database services, scaling up to advanced replication topologies. This includes the advanced MongoDB shard configuration capabilities of the CumuLogic DBaaS platform.
- Quickly expose production-ready database services to Cloud Foundry users
- Experience the power of public cloud DBaaS inside your firewall
- Automated provisioning allows your DBA team to focus on high value activities
- Deploy to your choice of infrastructure, including private clouds, bare metal or public clouds
Features supported by CumuLogic Database Service Broker for Cloud Foundry are:
- Multiple Database Engines – Easily provision MySQL, Percona, MongoDB and Couchbase databases.
- Service Catalog – Expose pre-configured service definitions for advanced database services to Cloud Foundry users.
- Service Provisioning & De-provisioning – Application developers can provision / de-provision any service offered via the catalog using the Cloud Foundry command line tools.
- Bind Applications to Services – Once provisioned, services can be bound to applications, providing them with the required access credentials for their backend services.
- Automated Backup & Self Service Restoration – Database systems deployed by the CumuLogic platform will be immediately added to the platform's data protection service, ensuring a nightly backup of your critical data. Users can then use the CumuLogic platform's self service functionality to execute on-demand backup and restoration jobs.
- Advanced Deployment Topologies – Pre-configure multi-node deployment architectures for databases, including clusters, replica sets, multi-zone replication, multiple read-only replicas and advanced shard-based configurations (MongoDB only).
- Automated Failover & Self Healing – Database services deployed in clustered, replica-set or multi-zone replication topologies are automatically monitored for availability by the CumuLogic platform. In the event of a node failure, the CumuLogic controller will attempt to restore service to the database environment or initiate a failover to the secondary zone (only for multi-zone replication).
Detailed Description
The CumuLogic Database Service Broker for Cloud Foundry is a Sinatra-based Ruby application that provides a Cloud Foundry Service Broker API (version 2) bridge, allowing the deployment and use of CumuLogic's DBaaS features from within Cloud Foundry.
CumuLogic is a software platform that enables DBaaS services on any infrastructure within your own datacenter. Supported database engines include MySQL, Percona, MongoDB and Couchbase. Deployed databases are automatically backed up by the controller, and users are able to execute numerous self service functions to manage and scale the systems. Database engines can be deployed in multiple configurations, from small single node development instances up to even complex shard-based configurations.
Once provisioned, the database instances are fully managed and monitored by CumuLogic database service, including:
- Monitoring and reporting any instance failures
- Self-healing from some possible failures such as process crash
- Periodically backing up the database to an alternate storage, most commonly object storage if available
- Configuring security and access controls by using firewall settings, security groups on IaaS clouds and using master user names and encrypted passwords
- Scheduling patching and applying minor updates to the running instances
Technical Preview Status Note
This integration is currently a technical preview. This means that CumuLogic is happy to work with any customer with an interest in implementing the combined solution, however there are some limitations at this early stage of development.
- Timing of Service Provisioning - CumuLogic's platform is typically deployed in conjunction with an IaaS software package. Service provisioning includes the creation of virtual machines, which can take time (depending on your environment). Today, Cloud Foundry's service broker interface is currently designed to only support synchronous provisioning. Due to these two facts, the technical preview does not provide detailed feedback on the status of a provisioning request to users of the Cloud Foundry tool.
- Pivotal CF™ Support – While the service broker does integrate with the Pivotal CF distribution of Cloud Foundry, some of the user interface metadata required for a seamless UI experience in Pivotal CF is not yet exposed by this technical preview.
CumuLogic has released the CumuLogic Database Service Broker for Cloud Foundry as an open source project, along with a Ruby language gem library used to interact with the CumuLogic API. We welcome contributions to these projects from our user community. To contribute, developers should go to our GitHub page, fork the project they are interested in changing, and submit pull requests with the suggested changes. More information about contributing can be found in the README files of the individual repositories.
Pivotal, Pivotal CF, Cloud Foundry and the Cloud Foundry logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pivotal Software, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.


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Exclusive Interview With 'Frasier's' Bebe Neuwirth: "What Is a Jew?"
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Faculty Profile
Dr. Syed Abrar Hussain Sherazi has done FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, UK. Before That, he completed MBBS from Allama Iqbal Medical College Lahore, Pakistan
- Hip Fractures in Elderly Due to Osteoporosis
- Hipspica in Children
- Management of Open Fractures with External Fixators
- Conservative Management of Fracture in Children
- Treatment of Chronic Ostemyelitis Using "Application of Antibiotic Laiden Bone Cement (Polymethymlethacrylate).", The Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College Lahore, Vol. 12 (2014)
- Sadatives an Iatrongenic Cause of Fall in Elderly Patients Admitted with Fracture Neck of Femur, The Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College Lahore, Vol. 12 (2014)
- "Evaluation of Results of Immediate Hipspica in Children of Age 2-10 Years", The Journal of Pakistan Orthropaedic Association, Vol. 24 (2012)
- "Evaluation of Use of External Fixator in the Management of Open & Infected Fracture of Ling Bones"., The Journal of Pakistan Orthopedics Association, Vol. 23 (2011)


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Question: What was the name of the short-lived series in which Alan Arkin played an attorney nearing retirement with a wife and estranged daughter who was usually consulting with the black lesbian judge? Linda
Televisionary: Sounds like you're thinking of A&E's 100 Centre Street, which debuted in January 2001 and ran for 31 episodes. In the series, created by director Sidney Lumet, Arkin played leftie a judge known as "Let-'em-go Joe," while LaTanya Richardson played his conservative counterpart. Also in the cast were Phyllis Newman as Arkin's wife, and Paula Devicq (Party of Five) and Bobby Cannavale (Third Watch) as young ADAs.


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Erskine Creek
The Erskine Creek, a perennial stream of the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment, is located in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia.
|New South Wales
|Sydney Basin (IBRA), Blue Mountains
|City of Blue Mountains
|Physical characteristics
|Source confluence
|Bedford Creek and Glen Erskine Creek
|⁃ location
|Mount Erskine
|⁃ elevation
|367 m (1,204 ft)
|confluence with the Nepean River
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|near Mulgoa
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|38 m (125 ft)
|21 km (13 mi)
|Basin features
|River system
|Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment
|National park
|Blue Mountains NP
Formed by the confluence of the Bedford and Glen Erskine creeks, the Erskine Creek (officially designated a river[3]) rises below Mount Erskine, between Bullaburra and Wentworth Falls, and flows generally south, north-east, and east, before reaching its confluence with the Nepean River, near Mulgoa. The river descends 329 metres (1,079 ft) over its 21-kilometre (13 mi) course.[2]
The river is entirely contained within the world heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park.[4]
See also
- "Place Name Search: Erskine Creek". Geoscience Australia. Commonwealth of Australia. 2010. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- "Map of Erskine Creek". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Digital Atlas Pty Limited. 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- "Erskine Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- "Blue Mountains National Park: Sector map: Glenbrook". NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
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They Have Been at the Core of Great Events
People's Witness: The Journalist in Modern Politics
By Fred Inglis
Yale University Press 352pp £18.95 order from our bookshop
In this big, rambling, usually interesting, occasionally fascinating, and often irritating book, Fred Inglis attempts two things: a survey of modern journalism (that is, the journalism of the last hundred or so years) and an examination of the lives of a couple of dozen star journalists and a few of the great monster-proprietors. The former he calls the 'political journalists', a very broad category indeed, ranging from war reporters to political novelists. Grandly, he pronounces (and Inglis has a tendency to express his beliefs in Olympian terms): 'it has been political journalists who have been our best-known, even our leading storytellers.' Yet more grandly, he says that these journalists work around 'the edges of the century's great events'; this, however, is often contradicted by Inglis's well-told accounts of journalists working right at the core of great events.


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conemis presents at Oracle OpenWorld 2016 in San Francisco
We would like to invite you to join our presentation about automated transformation at Oracle OpenWorld 2016 in San Francisco.
Empower Your Sales Organization: Migrate to Oracle CX Cloud
Conference Session CON7000
Monday, Sep 19, 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Moscone West – 2007
Are you looking to improve your business processes and offer enhanced capabilities to your employees with modern CX tools? Have you customized your CX solution, making upgrading to new functionality cumbersome? Has your customer relationship management (CRM) platform become too costly to maintain and manage? Do you feel stuck in your current CRM platform because migrating to another platform would be too risky and costly? Do you wish there was an easy option to migrate to another sales cloud application that delivers more powerful analytics and better integration? In this session, learn how you can seamlessly migrate from your legacy CRM solution to Oracle Customer Experience Cloud (Oracle CX Cloud) using Oracle's proven migration tools and accelerated methodology.
Additionally, follow our customer's presentation about their migration with our conemis tool from Salesforce.com to Oracle Sale Cloud.
Migrating from Salesforce.com to Oracle Sales Cloud
Conference Session CON6806
Tuesday, Sep 20, 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Moscone West – 2009
Oracle Customer Experience Cloud is the most complete offering for customer experience available on the market today. A core component of Oracle Customer Experience Cloud is Oracle Sales Cloud, a leader in the sales force automation space. An increasing number of Salesforce.com customers are making the decision to move their businesses to the next level by using Oracle Sales Cloud. In this session, hear directly from former Salesforce.com customers who have made the move, their reasons why, and the benefits they have received.
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Many people say that beginning a home-based business is hard, but that isn't true. There is hard work involved, but anyone with the drive to do it will find success down the road. All you need is a bit of knowledge to start your own business. You should go over this article if you want to learn more about home businesses.
Always know how much you are spending to make the products you sell, so that you do not end up losing money. Traditionally, a wholesale mark-up from cost is approximately twice the base cost. A standard price increase for retail would be the wholesale price multiplied by two. Make your price-point something both you and your customers can live with.
When you first start out, send a newsletter to family and friends. Give out discounts or free items so that you can get your company started. Encourage word-of-mouth referrals, too. Word of mouth advertising can be extremely effective.
Joining a network of other home business owners can be extremely beneficial to your success. You can either create your own network or find an established one. While it would be helpful for them to be in a similar industry, anyone who has the determination to run a successful business would be good to connect with.
By obtaining a checking account for your business, you will be able to see all of the outgoing expenses and also keep track of how much money is coming in. Use your account for all deposits, payments and expenditures related to your business. It's the best and most accurate way to keep track of your business's activity. Use a business credit card for transactions that you cannot pay cash for, such as building inventory, in order to keep business separate from your personal accounts.
Reward customers who refer friends to your home business. The best advertising is of course word of mouth, as everyone values a friend's recommendation more than marketing materials. Incentives are useful because people will remain loyal to get more.
Locate the business niche that works best for you. Find the market that wants what you're selling. When you follow through, you'll see selling is a lot easier. Ask people that you know and trust their opinions on your site. See if they have anyone they can refer to you. Read the latest news about your business sector and attend trade shows. This is a great way to network with others.
Make sure you have a home business that is easy and fits your schedule. If you believe that the business will have a negative impact on family life, it may be wise to reconsider.
You need to reduce distractions when you work at home. Identify your distractions and then remove them so that you can remain productive.
Launching a successful home business is something anyone can do. It requires hard work, but is not impossible to do. The tips contained in this article will provide you with the information needed to be on the road to owning your own profitable home business.…


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Sanju Samson Hammers 1st Century of IPL 2017
Sanju Samson scored the first century of the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.
Sanju Samson scored the first century of IPL 2017
He plays for Delhi Daredevils in the IPL
This is the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League
Sanju Samson was in his elements on Tuesday when he scored the first century of the 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Pune. The 22-year-old hammered a brilliant 102 runs off 63 balls for the Delhi Daredevils which eventually helped them reach 205/4 against Rising Pune Supergiant at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. This is also the right-handed batsman's maiden century in the Twenty20 format and his innings included eight beautiful boundaries and five huge sixes. The 22-year-old also has five half-centuries in the IPL.
Samson came in to bat when the Daredevils had lost their opening wicket on the seventh delivery of their innings. Opener Aditya Tare got out for a duck when the Kerala youngster walked on to the pitch.
Thereon, Samson not just held the innings together but also kept accelerating and pushing the run rate for the visiting team.
Well Played, Son #Samson #IPL @DelhiDaredevils #RPSvDD pic.twitter.com/hLetEqiCVb— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 11, 2017
It was on the first ball of the 19th over when Samson lofted the ball which zoomed into the blackboards to bring up his century.
The 22-year-old had done his job and tried to play a rash shot off Adam Zampa when he was bowled on the next delivery.
Congratulations to our #DilliBoy #SanjuSamson on scoring the first century of the #IPL10. #DDTweets#RPSvDD#DilDilliHai pic.twitter.com/7BuUnuGZf4— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) April 11, 2017
Samson's previous highest Twenty20 score was 87 which he had brought up against Jharkhand in the 2015-16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Tuesday's knock was also his longest T20 innings.
Sanju Samson 22y-151d - 2nd youngest to make an #IPL 100 after Manish Pandey 19y-253d in 2009#RPSvDD— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 11, 2017
Sanju Samson now 28th batsman to register the 43rd #IPL 100#RPSvDD— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 11, 2017
Indian 100 #IPL— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 11, 2017
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Sanson's century also helped the Delhi-based team go beyond the 200-run mark. This was the Daredevils' first 200-plus total since April 2012. In all, Daredevils have only posted three 200-plus totals.


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Camila Cebello Speaks Out In Support of Dreamers at 2018 GRAMMYs
January 28, 2018
By Scott T. Sterling Camila Cabello has got something to say. The "Havana" singer took to the GRAMMY stage to deliver in support of Dreamers, using her own story as a Cuban-Mexican immigrant as an example. Related: Kesha Leads Powerful Group Performance at 2018 GRAMMYs "Tonight in this room full of music's dreamers we remember that this country was built by dreamers for dreamers chasing the American dream," Cabello said. "I'm here on this stage tonight because just like the Dreamers, my parents brought me to this country with nothing in their pockets but hope." "They showed me what it means to work twice as hard and never give up. And honestly, no part of my journey is any different than theirs. I'm a proud Cuban-Mexican immigrant born in Eastern Havana. Standing in front of you on the Grammy stage in New York City and all I know is just like dreams, these kids can't be forgotten and are worth fighting for," the singer shared. Cabello's speech preceded a special performance from U2. The band shared a recorded take on their current single, "Get Out of Your Own Way," filmed in front of the Statue of Liberty. "Tonight it is my great honor to introduce one of the greatest bands in music history, U2. This band from Ireland first rocked the Grammy boat when they won 4 awards 30 years ago for The Joshua Tree, an album that explored their own powerful connection with the American dream," Cabello said by way of introduction. "Forty-six Grammy nominations and 22 awards later, they extend their stunning Grammy legacy tonight by celebrating New York City and the promise that has drawn generations of immigrants here from around the world. Here they are on the Hudson River performing in front of a beautiful lady who inspired these timeless words by Emma Lazarus." The singer went on to recite the poem Lazarus wrote that is inscribed at the Statue of Liberty: "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"


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Taste: Grand Café at Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Located on the lobby level of Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Grand Café is an all-day dining Indonesian restaurant offering a fresh made-to-order buffet that emphasizes local flavors and home-style dining. It is completed with an interior and architecture designed to evoke the feeling of an Indonesian home. The restaurant has a light and warm home-like ambiance highlighted by different kinds of Indonesian décor and crafts that tell the story of a journey across the Indonesian archipelago.
Grand Café also features several seating areas to choose from, including Courtyard / Veranda, Parlour, Dining, Lounge, Gallery, Study, and Balcony. The restaurant promises an Indonesian food adventure straight from the five live cooking stations. For this, specialty chefs prepare a multicultural heritage of Indonesian cuisine à la minute at the restaurant's wok, grill, soup, steam, and pastry cooking stations.
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Lightcube film society is an agency devoted to revising film screening habits and to devise new methods and techniques to disseminate culture beyond its mainstream-specified boundaries and metropolitan nature. The agency also believes that it is imperative that films are programmed that are beyond the currently fashionable, venues are chosen that are outside of the large auditoria or seminar halls and old world methods of audience-film interaction such as panel discussions, program notes and post-film discussions are reinstated, while also including innovative new methods such as video criticism, video installations and exhibitions to present a more wholesome view of the film or the director at hand.
As a film society, it is also the belief of Lightcube that cinema or culture belongs to everyone and is too powerful a force for select circles to contain within their own boundaries – as such, in times of rampant proliferation of the new media in this century, Lightcube aims to show films in an imagined, vast, open, quickly-evolving and mobilized land – this is fulfilled by its participation in the organisation/creation of a number of cinema projects, exercises in which a film projector and some great films are carried to different parts in the country, and then screened for local audiences.
When did Lightcube start?
Lightcube was founded in April 2012 by Suraj Prasad and Anuj Malhotra. The founders were both involved with various other film-related bodies and organisations, including other film societies and government organs responsible for film festivals in their individual capacities, as well as on occasion, together. Its activities began officially with the first Dhenuki Cinema Project, a set of screenings organised in Dhenuki, Bihar, by Suraj, who used the resources at hand - bedsheets for movie screen and a projector used during marriages - to screen films for the residents of the village. The whole exercise is documented at thedhenukiproject.com
What was the initial imperative behind its formation?
Lightcube was started with a very brief initial memorandum, which included a list of stated objectives such as the mobilisation of screening spaces, which is to say that the founders were very interested in the idea of being able to take movies out of the conventional auditoria, embassy venues, or the cultural centers and show them instead in more dynamic, intimate spaces such as smaller cafes, art galleries, storefronts, etc. This initial aim was a result of the founders' interest in a democratic film culture free of hegemonies and elitism, essentially, a culture that belongs to everyone. Furthermore, as an extension of this objective, Lightcube Film Society was also formed with the purpose of screening films outside the metropolises; in smaller towns, villages, etc, with the idea of opening up an alternative viewing option in these centers. Alongwith these, the founders of Lightcube also conducted a series of interviews with older cine-society activists, representatives of FFSI, etc. to understand the condition of the film society movement in the Northern Region. This research revealed that the situation is bleak, but also informed us of a once-flourishing movement in the 70s and 80s. Essentially, it helped us understand that nothing we are doing is entirely new, in any way path-breaking or novel - we are merely adapting older models to a contemporary, digital world. For instance, travelling village road shows have been happening for decades, with the pertinent examples of Bijli Pehalwan, Heggodu and the Odessa Collective, etc. As such, in due course of time and as a result of this research, we added another objective to our existing aims: the reinforcement of the film society movement in this part of the country (it is flourishing in the Southern and Western regions). In this, too, our ambition is revival, and not invention.
What is the logic employed when programming films / festivals?
Lightcube Film Society generally organises two types of festivals (or groups of screenings): these are either Retrospectives of Directors (instances from the past: Fritz Lang, Alain Resnais, Buster Keaton, Satyajit Ray) or festivals of distinct films that belong to the same thematic or ideological fiber (instances from the past: Transmissions 2012, DIAF 2012, Distant Firelights). Within the former model, our attempt is to adhere to a strict linear chronology in screening the films of a director, i.e. beginning with the film he made first and moving towards the film he made last. This can reveal the evolution of a particular trait or the development of a style in the work of a director and assists in a more in-depth study of his establishment of his own artistic eccentricities, tics and flourishes; apart from of course, his political and social beliefs. Sticking to a chronology also helps in another crucial manner: as is often the case with great directors, their films are a product of the time they are produced in, which is to say they reflect or summarise the political or social scenario of era of their production - as such, watching these films in the chronological order of their making serves as an important history lesson (though distilled through a personal vision, which is even greater). Sometimes, however, as is the case with the Ray and the Resnais Retrospectives, we tend to abandon this linear chronology and instead try to arrange the films in the order in which they display particular symptoms of a director's work. For instance, the idea of screening Stavisky and Night and Fog together was to associate two movies that seriously think about death or mortality.
In the case of festivals that are not retrospectives, but instead, are a bunch of distinct films joined together by a theme, the idea is to programme and schedule in a manner that the films become as if extensions of each other, or sometimes, arguments to each other, or in groups of two or three, reinforce each other's thematic thread - for instance, in the Distant Firelights Festival at KNMA in April, two films that both dealt with the idea of a woman's travel across landscapes and different circles of judgment were played together. These were: Maya Deren's At Land and Nina Paley's Sita Sings the Blues.
Alongwith these, there are ofcourse the practical considerations of programming budget, courier services, time constraints, availability of directors, etc. but these are obvious technicalities.
How is it different from other film societies / clubs?
Well, the hope is that we aren't that much different. The fact of the cultural scene in both Delhi and Mumbai is that these societies, filmmaking groups, cultural blogs, etc. are serving such a small section of people, a very enclosed and exclusive minority that doesn't include many numbers in its ranks, so our belief is that it would eventually be rather stupid (and funny) if these film clubs begin to exist in some sort of a competition with each other (which is the present scenario, where everyone is involved in an event-war) - instead, it would be excellent if the few active groups can actually co-operate and regularly collaborate in order to ensure a greater radiation of film (and other) culture across to a larger mass of people. It will ultimately be self-destructive for these groups (and this is not without historical precedent) if they devote their energies to vying for the attention of the scarce cultural minority that populates each single film-related event in the cities.
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Recovering a Legacy Lost in the 'Fire'
David Wojnarowicz's film "A Fire in My Belly" (1986-87) has been discussed at a macro level for months. Since November, when the National Portrait Gallery bowed to pressure and removed the work—or, more accurately, an excerpt with scenes depicting ants crawling over a crucifix—from its show "Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture," the central issues have been censorship, the government's role in the arts and taxpayer funding.
By now, the work, which is regarded as an expression of the artist's outrage and grief over the AIDS epidemic, has been viewed widely: Soon after the secretary of the Smithsonian, G. Wayne Clough, pulled the film from "Hide/Seek," art institutions around the country requested loaner DVDs from New York's PPOW Gallery, which represents the artist, and displayed them in a show of solidarity. The Museum of Modern Art then acquired the work and put it on view earlier this month.
Amid the controversy, the people closest to the artist's estate say the film and its creator have been too narrowly interpreted. So it's time for the micro: Why did Mr. Wojnarowicz make the film—which has circulated in three different versions—and when?
Mr. Wojnarowicz's papers are housed in the Downtown Collection of New York University's Fales Library. Head librarian Marvin Taylor acquired the artist's estate for the library in 1997, and he has overseen its preservation with media specialist Brent Phillips. In consultation with the executor of the estate, Tom Rauffenbart, they have created a fact sheet to address a series of alleged inaccuracies that have been "reported and reprinted/posted."
According to their research, "A Fire in My Belly"—which was made on Super8 mm film and is not, contrary to media reports, a "video"—predates Mr. Wojnarowicz's discovery that he was HIV positive, which Mr. Rauffenbart said occurred in March 1988. "The film was shot before David was diagnosed and before he got involved with the AIDS movement," said Mr. Rauffenbart, who was the artist's partner for seven years.
Considered in a broader context, the film's footage of street scenes in Mexico and of various forms of fighting reflects the artist addressing themes of violence, individuality and the effect of culture on a child. "There is a tendency to limit his work to the anger over AIDS," Mr. Taylor said. "David talked about the 'One-Tribe Nation' in his writing. Anyone who stands outside that is alienated. If you don't fit in, then there are problems. That theme runs through his works. It became intensified in the work that is about AIDS."
"Fire in My Belly" has two parts: The 13-minute reel and an additional seven-minute excerpt. The work as a whole came to be seen as solely reactive to the AIDS crisis, said Messrs. Taylor and Phillips, due to the later uses of the seven-minute excerpt in another film—Rosa von Praunheim's "Silence=Death" (1989)—as well as the truncated version shown at the National Portrait Gallery and a subsequent version posted on YouTube.
The version of the film shown at the Smithsonian was a four-minute edit of the seven-minute segment—with a soundtrack from a June 1989 audiocassette of an ACT-UP demonstration found in Mr. Wojnarowicz's papers. Smithsonian curators Jonathan Katz and Bart Everly made the changes with permission from Mr. Rauffenbart.
"In some ways, I'm OK with it. A great deal of it is his voice," said Mr. Rauffenbart, who was pleased that the National Portrait Gallery was putting up the show and that it included Mr. Wojnarowicz's work.
This portion also includes the scenes of ants crawling on a crucifix that ultimately drew objections from the Catholic League and Rep. John Boehner, the speaker of the House.
Regarding the crucifix scenes, Mr. Rauffenbart said they should be viewed in terms of Mr. Wojnarowicz's extensive use of Catholic imagery: "He had a positive image of Christ and had his own version of what Christ represents. He was tied to saints, too, that suffered and were martyred."
Emphasizing the various ways the work can be interpreted, Mr. Taylor pointed out that these sections of film were listed (in a companion cutting script for the film) under the heading "Prostitution."
The version on YouTube—with added music from "Plague Mass" by Diamanda Galas—was taken from "Silence=Death," but the master footage with the music was not among the artist's papers. "People went on YouTube and listened to the version with the 'Plague Mass,' which makes it a very different work," said Mr. Taylor.
According to the library's fact sheet: "The most we can accurately say is that the footage [depicting the crucifix] was removed by Wojnarowicz from 'A Fire in My Belly' and given to [producer] Michael Lupetin for use in 'Silence=Death.'"
Further linking "A Fire in My Belly" to the AIDS crisis was the popular belief that the film was intended as an homage to artist Peter Hujar, who died from AIDS complications on Nov. 26, 1987. Although Mr. Wojnarowicz was planning a film tribute to Mr. Hujar, the timing of "Fire in My Belly" raises questions about the artist's intentions: "David took a lot of the footage in 1986 before Peter got sick," Mr. Rauffenbart said. According to the fact sheet, the film "was not created as an homage to Peter Hujar. In fact, it is questionable if it was created as a response to AIDS."
But at MoMA, the wall text that accompanies the film describes the history of AIDS and artists' responses, as well as the following: "Completed after the artist was diagnosed with HIV, the two-part project A Fire in My Belly is a meditation on mortality and suffering, referring, often in graphic detail, to death, social inequality, faith, and desire."
Sabine Breitwieser, chief curator of media and performance art (who was traveling, but responded via e-mail), said the text is based on previously published information about Mr. Wojnarowicz's life.
We may never know what the artist truly intended. What we do know is that this film has come a long way—from the fragile original 8 millimeter, to 16 millimeter, to DVD and archival master tape, to streaming video with additions and edited versions. Far from pigeonholing the artist, the protest has sparked widespread interest in his full body of work—early, late and repurposed.
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Intellectual Property Rights in China: How Can the Actions of Intellectual Property Courts Inform Foreign Investors
Due to high demand, in 2017 the People's Republic approved the creation of similar Intellectual Property (IP) courts. Was this a signal to international corporations of Chinese intent to punish IP infringements liberalization?
A step to curb protectionist complaints launched at the Intellectual Property Rights administration of biased, and overworked, IP courts.
With an ever-increasing economic footprint, international investors have flocked to Asia, with more capital flowing into China than ever before. One obstacle always at the forefront of every foreign investor's mind when considering business in China has been, "What will I have to give up: intellectual property, ownership, government censorship and control?" More recently we've seen a government that has adopted some capitalistic principles and even begun to recognize the intellectual property rights of foreign firms. The question at hand, however, is: will they uphold the rights of foreigners doing business in China.
Grievances with government oversight and influence have become a part of doing business in the People's Republic. Most recently, we learned of Google accommodating the Chinese Government by restricting, or filtering, the platform's search results, and website accessibility. Diving into the more granular components to operating within China as a foreign business we look at what the company can expect once they begin to take actions to protect their assets through Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights. In the past, firms have complained that the enforcement of IP infringements is rarely fruitful and communal governments often times rule against the businesses. Additional complaints relate to the accessibility of evidence to prove their cases, which can be difficult to gather and present to the regional courts.
Intellectual Property Rights Court
IP claims are handled by the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) courts and are represented in the different regions across China. Yet, as business and industry have grown across China so has the number of IP legal cases brought up for review by the courts. This influx has subsequently necessitated the development of additional IP courts, and begs the question of whether or not this is representative of progress.
More recently, a report presented by the Supreme Justice of the People's Court supporting the effectiveness of newly minted IPR courts showed a 40% increase in the number of IP cases being heard and ruled on. The Supreme Justice's report showed a clear progression for foreign investors. Though not quelling all concerns related to protectionism in local courts, this does signal progress for foreign businesses.
The developments of the Chinese government do in fact tell a story of a system understanding the consequences of protectionism and thwarting foreign investors from entering the Chinese markets. Yet despite the improvements made to the IP courts, we still need evidence of prosecutorial independence wherein the (IP) rights of foreign firms are recognized and protected.
Jeremy Tortorice
Works Cited
Cheryl XiaoningLongaJunWang; "Judicial local protectionism in China: An empirical study of IP cases"; International Review of Law and Economics, Volume 42, June 2015, Pages 48-59
Weightman, William; "China's Progress on Intellectual Property Rights (Yes, Really)" 2018. The Diplomat; https://thediplomat.com/2018/01/chinas-progress-on-intellectual-property-rights-yes-really/E
Xie, Echo; "China made rulings on 40% more IP cases in 2018" South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3001407/jump-number-intellectual-property-cases-handled-chinas-courts


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Patricia Deklotz is an advocate for children and public education. She has been Superintendent of the Kettle Moraine School District, a high performing K-12 district serving 4,200 students located in southeastern Wisconsin, since 2006. Under her leadership the district has embraced the Board's challenge to transform schools to better and more efficiently meet the needs of all students. Under her leadership the district embraced the following initiatives: increased transcripted, advanced placement, and dual enrollment courses, implementation of Project Lead the Way and Gateway to Engineering, implementation of four-year-old kindergarten, creation of four instrumentality charter schools (three high schools, and one elementary), and the development of an advanced manufacturing certificate diploma. As the district staff works to personalize learning for students, so they embrace personalizing learning for staff. Deeper learning and micro-credentialing provide a foundation for the redevelopment of educator compensation and the development of career pathways. Job embedded coaching is provided through Directors of Learning and Lead Educators. Creating career pathways through differentiated responsibilities of leadership also provides a pipeline that addresses district succession needs.
Born in southwestern Minnesota, Deklotz was the third of six children in her family. Her father was a share-cropping farmer and her mother was a school teacher, who left her one-room school house to become a wife and mother. Her mother's political ties with Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, as well as her campaign for the right for kindergarten children to receive bus transportation were successful. However, dying at 42 years old, she did not live long enough to see "children of renters" able to utilize the public library. Deklotz stepped into her mother's shoes at age 12, becoming the "chief cook and bottle washer" as her father affectionately named her. Deklotz credits her mother's political activism for her passion for public education and the rights of all children.
Taking a non-traditional route into the field of education, she dropped out of college just two quarters shy of her teaching degree in order to provide for her own family. Deklotz worked 20 years in financial software development and with non-profit organizations prior to becoming a teacher in 1996. Earning her bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees by doing homework side-by-side her children. She celebrated the weekend in May 2013 when she and her son were both awarded their doctoral diplomas. She began her involvement in the district by serving as a parent volunteer and PTO co-chair. Before going back to earn her teaching license she spent five years on the Kettle Moraine School Board, serving as president for the last two years.
Currently she serves on the State's Coordinating Council for Educator Effectiveness, the Waukesha County Technical College Board, GPS Education Partners board, the President's Advisory Council for Carroll University, chair of the Southeast Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness Consortium, chair of the Cooperative Service Agency #1 Superintendent's PAC, and co-chair of Southeast Wisconsin Schools Alliance. She is an active member of the business organizations that serve the ten municipalities that comprise the Kettle Moraine School District. The loving wife of Joe, she is the proud mother to Amber, Richard, and Chelsea and a blessed grandmother to her five grandchildren.


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The title of Jason Gray's newest Centricity Music release, Love Will Have the Final Word, speaks of decisiveness and closure. It's a statement of confidence and determination. And it's true—we live in the assurance that through all our ups and downs, the ultimate victory has already been decided for us. Love wins every time.
This soul-stirring collection of music speaks directly and powerfully to very real and complex circumstances. The album illuminates humanity's lowest and highest points and shows empathy as well as advice for successfully making it through even the toughest situations.
Jason Gray has emerged as a songwriter of extraordinary depth, with a noteworthy ability to convey deep theological truths. The Minnesota native, whose 2011 release, A Way to See in the Dark, was named the best album of the year by critics and garnered three top-five radio singles, steadily draws listeners on an emotional level, offering not escape or distraction but healing and hope.
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Autocratic Leadership – Key Characteristics, Strengths, and Weaknesses
Hitler, Genghis Khan, King Henry III, Napoleon Bonaparte, Queen Elizabeth.
To name a few, these are some of the highly authoritative figures the world has ever known. These are the emblems in the world's political history who set the standards of autocratic leadership. Today, if we look at the corporate sector, we have emblems like Martha Stewart, Donald Trump, Howell Raines and Leona Helmsley who have certainly become quite the protagonists in the autocratic leadership.
So what is this concept of autocratic leadership?
Autocratic leadership is also known as the authoritative style of leadership is a special kind of leadership which favors individual control over all decision making. As the name suggests, it is the type of leadership where a single person takes up the authority of leading and does not concern himself with the group choices, their ideas or judgments. An autocratic leader makes his own decision which he finds of absolute significance. It is the type of leadership which controls an entire group.
Just like many other leadership styles, autocratic leadership has its strengths and weaknesses. It has certain key characteristics which make this particular leadership style stand apart from other styles.
However, a general concept that surrounds this leadership style is that autocratic leaders tend to be bossier or dictator type leaders who prefers to keep a bird's eye view on the entire situation.
Are you wondering where such leadership style can be really effective? Do you want to understand the Ins and Outs of the Autocratic Leadership style? Here on out, let's learn all about this leadership style.
Characteristics of an Autocratic Leader
Many of us are seeking to become leaders, but when it comes to adopting a particular style, we may easily find ourselves trapped in a fix. However, if you're an autocratic more authoritative styled person, then to become such a leader, there are a few characteristics you should definitely possess.
- You make all the important decisions
- You don't consider input from team members
- You dictate all the working methods and processes
- You don't trust your teammates with important decisions
- You have a highly structured working environment
- You discourage creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
- You want to instigate rules and make sure everyone follows
If you possess all the following traits, this sets you a class apart autocratic leader from the market.
What are the Benefits of Autocratic Leadership?
An autocratic leader may have quite the negative first impression, but they definitely have a positive impact on the wrong groups and worst situations. When there are situations where you have to make abrupt decisions, an autocratic leader can turn quite beneficial as they don't confuse the teammates.
Usually, such leaders don't bother themselves with consultations with other team members. They own the project, they have the experience, it's their resources on the line, they only care about the results.
Certain projects require strong leadership, for example, setting up an industrial plant and running its operations or leading a military coup in social war zones or manning a ship or piloting a plane. These are situations where a single wrong decision can greatly impact the outcomes and can turn the tides in the person's favor or against him. At such occasions, strong leadership is quite the necessity.
However, to be an autocratic leader, one must possess par excellent knowledge and a tremendous amount of field experience. If you don't possess either, you are not the one who fits the role of an autocratic leader. As far as where such leadership style display strength is concerned,
1) Small & Weak Groups where Leadership is Greatly Missing
Autocratic leaders are commonly required in groups where leadership is in dire need. For example, if you're a part of a small group and nobody is moving in the right direction. Everybody wants to call the shots but nobody is prepared to take up any responsibility. Such are instances where autocratic leadership is necessary. A strong leader places individuals in correct formation and extracts the best.
He ensures that all processes are streamlined and through his knowledge and experience, he can guide them better. It empowers the team members to work at their fullest potential and give results.
2) Places Where Strong Pressure is Very Much Required
Another place where we can see autocratic leadership making its mark are situations under pressure. For instance, when there is some political unrest within a country or a war going on. Here autocratic leaders can take charge and particularly handle stressful situations. Under such leadership, subordinates can focus on accomplishing particular tasks with ease and without much mental effort.
It allows the group to hone their skills and perform their active duties proficiently. Also, it provides the ultimate benefit which enables them to contribute towards the success of the entire business group.
3) It Best Suits in Situations Where Rules are Highly Important
There are certain conditions where following the rule greatly matters. Here, it is important that you have a clear concept on what your task is and you can easily follow the rules to accomplishing them. With an autocratic leader by your side, you are able to focus on how to achieve those tasks on deadline. They make sure projects are accomplished on time and workers follow all the rules to do so.
For example, if you're employed at a construction site and you want to create a building, you need to ensure that your construction workers follow the rules accurately and create the perfect building.
The Downside of Autocratic Leadership
While autocratic leadership has some astounding benefits, it also has some serious issues which certainly can't be ignored. People who are autocratic leaders are bossy and dictatorial in nature.
Bossiness is great for situations; however, it can create some strong resentment among subordinates.
They have no input or no say in how things are to be done. This can turn problematic when highly skilled and fully capable members are left feeling that their experience and information is undermined.
Some common problems with autocratic leaders are:
1) It Discourages Inputs from Groups
When you are under the rule of an autocratic leader, decision making becomes quite the hassle. It's because an autocratic leader seldom pays attention to what the group is suggesting on a matter.
They rely more on their inner intuitions and their vast amount of knowledge on handling operations. They may ask researchers to perform their research and make decisions based on those researches.
Many autocratic leaders tend to overlook the need of bringing insight from knowledgeable individuals or experts who can bring more authentic solutions to the table. Often they fail to acquire adequate consultation which immensely results in hurting the overall success of the business group.
2) It Has a Detrimental Effect on the Morality of the Group
Individuals feel happy and they perform much better when their morality levels are high. If individuals have low morale, it can seriously hurt their motivation to be productive. Many autocratic leaders do not normally allow input from team members and that can also cause a morality breakdown in teams.
A good team is one where there exists an open culture. With autocratic leadership, open culture does not exist.
What Should one Do to Thrive as an Autocratic Leader?
The autocratic style of leadership is good for certain settings, and if you want to strive as an autocratic leader, there are certain things which are required for individuals to fit in the leadership role.
- As a leader, it is your duty to establish logical, clear, concise and effective rules.
- As a leader, you should be able to provide proper knowledge and tools to achieve goals.
- As a leader, you should be a person on whom others can rely on with their tasks.
- As a leader, you should have the will to motivate yourself and others to achieve big.
If you have the following traits up your sleeves, then you can definitely fulfill the role of an autocratic leadership style. This leadership style might've significant pitfalls but it can be quite effective in situations. If your team members have weak knowledge or they are inexperienced, such leadership style can help you to easily take over the situation and see that the objective is met in due time.
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I'm Tricia from Take 10 With Tricia.
I'm so thrilled to be here for Disney Love Week at seven thirty three.
Recently I was asked to help a friend with her daughter's first birthday. She had an adorable "first birthday" onesie that had Minnie Mouse ears on it with a big red bow. She asked me to make a matching red with white polka dot bow for her daughter's hair. Well, I did that…and took it a step further. Every Minnie lover needs a Minnie Mouse clippie.
Do you need one too? The steps are easy. I had to make another one, but in hot pink. So I photographed the steps below for anyone that wants to copy the process. I used 3/8″ ribbon for all of it.
Minnie Mouse's Head:
3 3/4 inches of black ribbon
3 inches
2 1/4 inches
Each of Minnie Mouse's Ears (so do this twice):
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You also need enough ribbon to cover whichever type of clippie you are going to put it on. I used a double alligator and covered it with about 6.5 inches of pink with white polka dots. The final piece of pink is for the "bow" on Minnie's head. I ballparked that. I use hot glue for everything.
One of my friend's helped me figure out how to put this clippie together.
It's one she's been making for awhile now.
However, I also found some great and extremely detailed instructions here as well:
For Minnie Mouse and LOTS of other cool clippies.
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Even Christopher Columbus and his crew during the voyage of discovery of America in 1492 carried barrels of cider vinegar to prevent scurvy.
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Apple vinegar is used for treatment since ancient times. It combines the properties of apple vinegar and - antiseptic, anti-toxic, easily digested, anti-inflammatory, regulating the pH in the body. As the apple it contains phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium, fluorine, borax, sulfur, silicon, iron, manganese, copper, selenium and zinc. It is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B12, C and E. Thanks to the fermentation process by which is obtained the apple vinegar contains valuable amino acids, enzymes and various acid / acetic acid, propionic acid and lactic /.
Health benefits of apple vinegar:
- Restores balance acids in the body.
- Prevents the toxins accumulate in the body.
- Mineralizes body.
- Stimulates immunity.
- Destroys disease-causing microbes and fungi.
- Natural disinfectant for wounds and cuts.
- Balance gastric acidity - fills up the scarcity of gastric juice, while at the same time prevents the formation of gastric ulcer.
- Favors the absorption of calcium.
- Reduces cholesterol levels without causing any side effects.
- Neutralize intestinal fermentation.
- Reduces heartburn and stomach cramps.
- Improves digestion and saves from a hangover. Adding 1 tablespoon vinegar in the water for cooking the dish makes it easier to digest.
- Prevents food poisoning.
- Relieves constipation caused by deficiency of digestive enzymes.
- Liquefies the blood and improves circulation.
- Prevents muscle spasms. If they appear at night, it is useful to evening took a glass of water with 1 tablespoon Apple vinegar.
- Gargle with vinegar dissolved in a little water, helps with hiccups.
- Stops bleeding gums.
- Relieves pain in rheumatism and arthrosis, and dissolve deposits in joints.
- Prevents osteoporosis by pH balance in the body more easily absorb calcium.
- Soothes eczema and skin infections - those places are imposed with vinegar compresses.
- Regulates appetite and helps weight loss.
- Wet compresses of vinegar on the forehead help with headaches.
- Relieves pain in the throat angina - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water with 1 tsp thyme.
- Helps against nausea and vomiting.
- Add the water of the bath, vinegar soothes muscle pains.
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Kukicha Crust Chicken Pesto Pizza
A gourmet, homemade pizza featuring kukicha tea in the crust.2
- Dough:
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 c. hot water
- 1 tbsp. kukicha tea leaves
- 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 1/3 c. flour
- Toppings:
- 1 jar pesto sauce
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3/4 c. chopped white mushrooms
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 c. crumbled feta cheese
Brew tea in water and steep 5 min. Strain leaves. Cool tea to 110°F.
Combine yeast, sugar, and brewed tea in a bowl and let it sit 10 min.
Add salt and oil to the liquid and mix. Mix in 2 c. flour. Place the dough on a floured surface and work in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and let it rise for 1 hour.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a circle. Spread the pesto sauce on the dough, place the toppings, and finish with cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 25-30 min., or until the dough is a golden brown.
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Ex-Deputy Who Stayed Outside During Parkland Shooting Getting $8,702 Monthly Pension
The former school resource officer who remained outside during the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. — and resigned earlier this year amid intense public scorn — is receiving a monthly pension of $8,702.35.
The Florida Department of Management Services says Scot Peterson began receiving the payments last month, which do not include health insurance benefits.
Peterson made $101,879 last year as a Broward County sheriff's deputy, including overtime and other compensation, according to The Sun Sentinel, which cited sheriff's office records.
The secretary of Florida's Department of Management Services, Erin Rock, says Peterson submitted his application for benefits after resigning on Feb. 22.
A letter that Rock sent to the Broward County Sheriff Office and state attorney in March, which was obtained by NPR, noted that unless charges were filed against Peterson, the department would be required by law to pay his pension.
No charges against Peterson have been filed.
Video showed Peterson, an armed guard at the school, standing outside as the gunman unloaded his AR-15 rifle, shooting dead 17 students and educators.
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel — who himself has come under scrutiny over his department's role both before and during the shooting — announced in a news conference days after the shooting that he was "devastated, sick to my stomach," that Peterson did not enter the school.
Israel said Peterson should have gone in and "killed the killer."
A day later, President Trump told reporters that Peterson either "didn't react properly under pressure" or was a coward.
Peterson's lawyer has said his client was following his training and believed at the time that the gunshots were coming from outside the school. And police radio tapes reveal confusion over the gunman's location as officers arrived at the scene, according to the Sun Sentinel.
In a statement sent to NPR on Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott says that "it is shameful that this deputy did not run into the school to save lives." But he reiterated that because no charges have been filed, "the State is required to provide his pension under Florida law."
Scott notes that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating Peterson as part of an "all law enforcement response," and says that if the probe "finds that anyone has broken any laws, they will be held fully accountable."
Fred Guttenberg, who lost his 14-year-old daughter Jaime in the massacre, tweeted that news of Peterson's pension was infuriating. "My daughter would still be alive if this person did his job," he said.
Andrew Pollack, whose 18-year-old daughter Meadow was also killed in the attack, also expressed outrage over Peterson's pension. "He hid while my daughter and 16 others were slaughtered! How in the hell is he getting this?"
Pollack has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several people, including Peterson and the suspected gunman.
Nikolas Cruz, a former Stoneman Douglas student, has been charged with 17 counts of first-degree murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.


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Board Recognition 12/10/12
The Board of Education of the West Des Moines Community School District is pleased to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of district students and staff.
Congratulations to Kerrigan Owens who advanced to the state level for the Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Her speech "Is the constitution still relevant?" won at both the local and district levels. Also competing well at the local level were seniors Dylan DeClerck and Hannah Beuse.
The Crestview First Lego League team won the High Quality Team Performance award at a regional competition. Team members are Cael Elmore, Mark Breiner, Jerry Breiner, Sukhman Virdi, Grant Rieker, Gwyn Chilcoat, Lindsay Wirta, Chloe Thorn and Hans Bunn.
Walnut Creek's Connor Armstrong and Alyssa Ragner were honored for their contributions to our school and the community by the Des Moines area optimist clubs. They were given certificates of appreciation in recognition of upholding the dignity of youth, for showing sincere devotion to the welfare of others, and for generous and unselfish contributions to society.
It's not often that a debate team closes out the final round of a debate tournament. In order to accomplish that, a team has to advance the top two competitors all the way to the conclusion of the tournament. But Valley novice Lincoln-Douglas debaters accomplished just that at the UNI and Waterloo East tournaments. Not content with that accomplishment, the novice Lincoln-Douglas debaters closed out the semifinal round at DM Roosevelt. The top four debaters were freshman Emily Mann, Western Hills sixth grader Conal Thomas-McGinnis and Indian Hills eighth graders TJ Foley and Trent Gilbert.
Valley dabaters won championships at the DM East tournament as well as the Minneapple tournament in Apple Valley, Minn., also winning the team sweepstakes award at Minneapple by beating mover than 60 teams from 24 states. At DM East, Valley's novice policy debaters swept the top three spots with the team of freshmen Bri Andrew and Gabe Klein placing first, the team of sophomore Nolan Dahm and freshman Sean Hilzendeger placing second and the team of eighth graders Alex Carther and Meta Miller placing third. At Apple Valley, sophomore Gina Scorpiniti was the JV Lincoln-Douglas tournament champion.
In New York at the Bronx High School of Science invitational, senior Megan Nubel advanced to elimination round as the fifth seed out of over 300. Senior Lucy Korsakov also advanced to the elimination debates. Both finished in the top 32. In Dallas, at the St. Mark's School tournament, the policy debate team of sophomores Brody Diehn and Sam Basler were in quarterfinals of the Sophomore Round Robin, a national event that invites 32 of the country's top sophomore teams for intense competition.
At the Des Moines Roosevelt tournament, the policy team of eighth graders Alex Carther and Meta Miller were in semifinals of novice policy. And the team of sophomore Nolan Dahm and freshman Sean Hilzendeger placed fifth in novice policy.
Congratulations to the following students who were named to the all-state orchestra: violinists Tricia Shi, Ben Wade, Alex Zhou, Alan Rongkavilit, Daniel Marcus, Conner Dickson, Hannah Willard and Laura Carther; violists Claudia Malchow, Leah Thompson and Danny Miller; cellist David Duvall; bassist David Merriman; viola alternate Lexi Brennan.
Congratulations to the following students who were named to the all-state band: Derek Yu on oboe; Taylor Altemeier and Bryce Sederburg on clarinet; Brooke Beatty on bass clarinet; Keegan Hockett on bassoon; David Nicholson on alto saxophone; Todd Johnson on bari saxophone; Ryan Garmoe on trumpet; Matt Johnson on trombone; Alec Garringer on tuba; Lauren Johnson on bass; Elsa Klein on harp. Alternates were Joe Peterson, Jared Lancaster and Stephanie Hansen.
Congratulations to the following students who were named to the all-state choir: Chloe Goodman, Casey Johnson, Noah Reddig, Sam Cacciatore, Abby Hudson, Joel Snyder, Tommy Lau, Emily Swallow, Broc Everett, Dylan DeClerck, Zach Lepperd, Jessica Martens, Michael Keay, Emma Stier, Emma Lind, Will Ward, Mary Hudson, Becca Finkelshteyn, Connor Wang and Kellen Schneider.
Adam Morse broke Valley's boys bowling record of 515 with a 542 total as the team defeated DM Roosevelt. He tossed a 243 and a 299.
Seniors Tanner Hinkle, Jake Campos and Sam Raridon and junior Connor Sorge were named to the DM Register's Elite all-CIML football team. They were also named to the first-team all-CIML along with seniors Clint Boffeli, Andrew Marshall and Luke Tang. Second-team all-CIML selections were seniors Cameron Hansen, Tanner Stine and Holden Kramer, juniors Tyus Mason and Dakota Miller and sophomores Drew Gray and Keller Prien. Senior Nick Brennen received honorable mention.
Senior Gabby Borlabi was an honorable mention selection to the Iowa Class 5A all-state volleyball team. She was also named to the all-district team, was a second-team all-CIC Iowa Conference pick and a first-team all-CIML west selection. Peyton Kellner was named to the second team all-CIML west and Colette Hussey and Natalie Colosimo were honorable mention.
Ben Anderson placed first in the IHSAA Cross Country Senior All Star Classic. Anderson's time was 15:04, just off of his Iowa all-time record of 15:01. Both the boys and girls cross country teams finished 13th at the state meet. Ben Anderson led the boys with a time of 15:19 and Lydia Saggau led the girls with a time of 15:01. Anderson, Lee Scott and Daniel Soto earned all-conference honors.
The girls swimming team finished third at the state swimming and diving meet. Senior Julie Dickinson, junior Morgan Rafferty and senior Ashlyn Clingman finished second, third and fifth, respectively, in 1-meter diving and junior Kaitlin Wistey finished fourth in the 100 backstroke.
The boys golf team won the CIML Iowa Conference meet with a team score of 293. Isaac Vandersee finished first at 70, followed by Jeff Swegle in second at 71. Noah Reddig and Broc Everett also finished in the top 25.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Valley High School Competition Cheer Squad received first place in the 4A large squad division at the Iowa Cheerleading Championship. Team members are Bre Nickens, Rebekah Cochran, Caroline Erickson, Jamie Bullington, Courtney Warren, Ashely Yap, Mackenzie Moran, Kaylee Shelton, Haley Melz, Amanda Merck, Carissa Just, Megan Renkel, Meenu Raja, Carter Forrest, Sara Wetzel, Madison Castle, Megan Schnoebelen, Kaitlyn Harrington, Leah DeClerk, Bri Hagar, Natalie Lawyer, Maggie Laws, Ashley Joos, Leah Carlson and Samantha Bullington. The team is coached by Beth Ferguson, Jason Trost, Alyssa Doll and Ashley Ellingson,


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Sarah is doing just fine… Sure, she's been single for the last two years, and has to spend an uncomfortable amount of time around her ex-boyfriend, his perfect new girlfriend and all their mutual friends. And yes, her job as a PA to one of the most disgusting men in London is mind-numbingly tedious and her career is a constant disappointment to her mother. But it's really okay. She's happy(ish). So it's not surprising that when Sarah starts dreaming about a handsome stranger, she begins to look forward to falling asleep every night. Reality isn't nearly as exciting. That is until her dream-stranger makes an unexpected real-life appearance, leaving Sarah questioning everything she thought she wanted. Because no one ever really finds the person of their dreams…do they?
What I thought
Loved this. Such an unusual idea for a story but it works brilliantly, I particularly liked how the dream sequences flowed seamlessly with the rest of the story. Sometimes it was difficult to tell what was a dream and what was reality, which all added to the books charm. The characters were all warm & relateable – something I've found with most of the people in Giovanna's books. I tried to take my time reading this, instead of flying through it as I usually do but I ended up finishing it in a day anyway – it's just too good people! I highly recommend giving this a read, it's perfect to relax with by the pool or on the beach but also offers the perfect escape which is handy if, like me you're in the middle of a typical Scottish summer! It's so easy to become completely immersed in Sarah's world & forget everything that's happening around you – ideal when it's bucketing down outside! Dream a little Dream is definitely a new favourite of mine & I'm going to see if I can get my hands on a copy of the novella – Dream a little Christmas Dream simply because I'm not ready for the story to end! Definitely add this to your summer reading list!
Next on my list You're the one that I want by Giovanna Fletcher I'm quickly working my way through all of Gi's books and am loving them all so far so can't wait to see what this one has in store for me! Any recommendations for what I should read once I've finished all 4 of Giovanna Fletchers' books? Comment below or follow me on instagram @lifeinthegingerlane I'd love to hear from you! xx


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I go back to my room three, maybe four times to make sure I am not forgetting anything. Knowing it is impossible to bring the right thing or enough of anything or to predict what I might need. I go back several times until at last, I nod to Davide, the moto driver, and climb on the seat behind him.
The large metal gates are opened and life in the yard, at the Midwives House, is left behind. We are out on the dusty road that runs through the largest town of Haiti's Central Plateau. Davide is a skilled driver; weaving around potholes, donkeys on their way to market and children walking to school.
At the hospital, we are greeted by street vendors, more moto drivers, guards, patients and patient families. Davide weaves through the crowds, past the guards and onto the hospital grounds. I climb off and wave good-bye. I face the corridor that will lead me to labor and delivery. They say it was once a French fort and that the rooms were once stables for horses. I consider this as I make my way into the hospital.
Someone will call Davide and tell him when to come and get me. He does this day after day; the drive between Ste Therese and the Midwives For Haiti House. We come from all over the United Sates and Canada. It is both our home and a place we visit. He carries us to market and church. Our feet our dusty. His strong back is warm and sweaty and we too drip with sweat and a surprise rain shower.
We return, drenched in the water and lean into his safety; the memories of the labor and delivery room, both raw and tender in our hearts. We can shower, eat and lie on our beds. We look up to the heavens and wonder about the value of life and why we were born in another place and not here.
-Words by Sarah Taylor, Midwife Volunteer and longtime friend of Midwives For Haiti


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More gloss than substance
Information on reclusive director Terrence Malick includes his degree (on Heidegger, from Harvard) and the fact that he taught philosophy at MIT. Is this knowledge essential to approaching his latest film "To the Wonder"?
Should it be? Summoning the problematic spirits of Heidegger's advocacy of pre-theoretical being, Malick plunges into the story of an American (Affleck) in Paris who falls in love with Marina, an exotic foreigner of presumed East European extraction (a rather vacuous Kurylenko).
The couple's initially credible passion takes them to Oklahoma, where Affleck's character works as an environmental site analyst whilst Marina (and a daughter from an earlier relationship) struggles to assimilate. Seeking solace in faith, she comes in contact with a local priest (Bardem) dealing with his own commitment demons.
Mirroring this dilemma, the couple separate, then rejoin in an effort to affirm ineffable, anti-rational love.
Malick reaches hard at presenting passion that's both transcendental and elemental but his means, although exalted, are counterproductive. The use of poeticised voiceover monologue excludes much-needed explicative dialogue whilst long shots of a natural world seem to mock rather than celebrate the human condition – and signal confusion rather than redemption.
To The Wonder | Directed by Terrence Malick (USA 2012) with Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko and Javier Bardem. Starts May 30
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Leyton Orient keen to build on recent encouraging results when Mansfield Town visit Brisbane Road
PUBLISHED: 08:00 26 August 2016
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Andy Edwards looking for O's to make it three wins from three and believes squad at Brisbane Road has a lot of potential
Andy Edwards believes it is important Leyton Orient get another positive result when Mansfield Town visit Brisbane Road this weekend.
The O's made it back-to-back victories in League Two last Saturday with a 2-1 win at Grimsby Town.
It was far from vintage from Andy Hessenthaler's team, but gives them seven points from four games and places them fourth.
After beating Stevenage 3-0 at Brisbane Road thanks to Gavin Massey's double and Dean Cox's header, Orient are keen to build on that when the Stags come to E10.
"It is great to play at home, we have got a good crowd and we had good support at Grimsby with plenty travelling up from London," said Edwards.
"It was a tough place to visit, it is important that we pick up points on the road. Cheltenham Town and Grimsby were our first two away games and to come away with four points is a good reward.
"I think most teams would take that and we have to make sure we build on that with our home form because we were disappointed to lose at home to Newport County.
"We bounced back well against Stevenage and Mansfield will be a tough test now."
Orient's victory on Saturday moved them up to fourth in the table, but they were top by this same stage last season.
Edwards admitted it was nice to know they were in the play-off positions already, but knows there is a lot way to go.
After losing at home to Newport, O's have bounced back well to claim victories against Stevenage and Grimsby.
But they have allowed the opposition to have several chances in both of those fixtures, which is a cause for concern.
"I think it is important we are in that top part of the table as early as we can be and to do that after four games, we are pleased with that and hopefully we can stay there and build on it," said Edwards.
"Obviously it is a long season and the result on Saturday will hopefully give a lot of confidence to the players and the belief so we can push on."
Although delighted to be fourth, Orient's number two knows they need to continue making improvements.
But Edwards can see plenty of positives in the east Londoners squad and believes more is to come.
He added: "I think there is a lot more room for improvement as well so we are not going to come away deluded that we have cracked it.
"There is work to be done still but there is a lot of potential within the side. There is potential for individual players to improve so hopefully we can build on it and push on."
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He knew that she was the one. Incredibly, so did her father. When Stuart Schlisserman approached his daughter's boyfriend, Nico Bellamy, he had something incredible to share. Schlisserman passed down his late mother's wedding ring for Nico to use "when the time was right." It meant a lot because the woman had passed away less than a year before, but Schlisserman knew that his daughter, Caitie, would appreciate being proposed to with her grandmother's wedding ring. Nice meant to protect the ring until he was ready to propose…but that's when things took a terrible turn.
The couple had been dating for seven years, but Nico wanted to wait until after they moved into their new home before proposing. He'd been keeping the ring in a safe deposit box, but wanted to keep it close during the move.
He took it out, wrapped it in plastic, and hid it in a backpack. It was a move that he would come to regret.
After the movers unloaded their belongings at their new home across town, he went to check the backpack…and found the zipper wide open and the bag gone! Devastated, he tried to contact the movers but they were a dead end.
He was dreading what he had to do next. When Caitie's father flew in to visit, Nico drove to pick him up in complete silence. He broke the news that he had lost the family heirloom. Strangely, the man didn't panic.
They took an alternate route to the couple's new home to avoid traffic and happened to see a sign: "FOUND ENGAGEMENT RING"
Could it be? Nico called the number and gave a description of his missing ring…and they knew it was him!
A kind couple had found a plastic bag in an alleyway and had almost tossed it out because it had looked like garbage, but when they realized something was inside, they knew that they needed to try and find the owners! They suspect that the movers had also assumed it was garbage…but Nico knew it was a sign! He proposed and confessed the secret he'd been keeping!
Now, they expect to live happily ever after!
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Build your volume racing business with encores and playoffs
Do you have a strategy to improve your sales volume? No, this has nothing to do with how loud your events are during registration. CenturyLink Field — the home field for the Seattle Seahawks — already has that record. No, this volume has to do with the number of races you need to produce a...
Kyle Bondo / December 12, 2016
Strategies for picking your race dates
Picking your race dates is an important part of your strategic process. Usually between October and December, you sit down with your list of potential race offerings, pull out your calendar and a pen, and start considering possible dates. STOP! You're going about this without all the facts. All the facts? Those bits of information...
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We are definitely in the spirit on this day to remember those you love. We love our members, and are members are showing us the love by letting us know how grateful they are for their LAGERS benefit.
When I'm out doing LAGERS Pre-Retirement Seminars and we get to the payout options section, I will inevitably always get the question "Can you help me figure out which payout option I should choose?" from a member of the audience.
Tagged beneficiary; beneficiaries, Option A, Option B, Partial Lump Sum, Payout Options, PLUS, Retirement Options, Retirement Process, beneficary


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- 1 1/2 oz silver tequila
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To Prepare
- Mix the liquors, lime juice, agave syrup and ice in a cocktail mixer. Strain and add the fresh lime wheel.
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This page will provide you with a script to get you started with Litecoin mining. Remember that Litecoin mining is very different from Bitcoin mining, and usually requires much more tweaking to get optimal results.
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HomeWorx by Harry Slatkin Deluxe 18 oz 4-Wick Candles Fall or Holiday Candle QVC Today's Special Value
HomeWorx by Harry Slatkin Deluxe 18 oz 4-Wick Candles Fall or Holiday Candle QVC Today's Special Value (TSV) has arrived and it's stupid amazing! So stupid amazing I ordered both sets they have available.
Sorry not sorry 🙂
So, here's a refresher if you didn't read by prior Homeworx Ice Cream Candles post.
Harry Slakin, godfather of all things beautifully scented, at one time worked with in collaboration with Bath & Body Works to create their incredible fragrance collection. Many of the scents you likely know and love that are still available at Bath & Body Works to this day even though Harry is no longer working with them to create these blends.
Last year, much to the candle world's excitement, Harry brought his new Homeworx Candles to QVC and they are amazing. For the past few years, Bath & Body Works has been slacking a little with their candle selection which makes it extra nice to indulge in Harry's massive candles that have excellent throw, wax pooling, and incredible burn. Not to mention is candles are a steal as is this Today's Special Value that debuts on QVC on July 15 (it won't ship until September due to the very warm weather).
This set includes 3, 3! 3 18 oz 4-wick candles. 3 of them. I just have to get that out there. They are HUGE (burn time between 33-55 hours)! Bath & Body Works Candles are 14.5 oz in size and have 3-wicks. These are twice the size with 4-wicks so you can imagine the throw. I picked up the Ice Cream Candles from the Homeworx Collection a few short months ago and they were fantastic which is why I didn't hesitate to grab this TSV.
You have a choice of Fall or Holiday Scents (I got both!) and you get 3 candles for $49 plus free shipping!
- Mistletoe Magic: black currant, pine needles, fir balsam, and pomelo
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You can also get the set on Auto Delivery which will include a second shipment in January that ships free at the same price and includes:
- Clean Cotton: clean air, fresh rainwater, soft lily of the valley
- Kitchen Lemon: meyer lemon, fresh verbena, sparkling grapefruit
- Green Grass: fresh cut grass, cucumber, geranium, white clover
HomeWorx by Harry Slatkin Deluxe 18 oz 4-Wick Candles Fall or Holiday Candle QVC Today's Special Value is a killer value to say the least 🙂


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For decades, Morris Goldner didn't talk much about his Holocaust experiences. "It was too painful," says the Rogers Park resident, who grew up in the town of Straszecin, in southwestern Poland. After emigrating to the U.S. in 1947 Goldner settled in Chicago, where he worked in the garment district and helped his wife raise their three daughters. "I was too busy making a living for my family," he explains. "I didn't have no time to think about it."
That changed in 1996, when Stephen Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation asked him to tell his story on video. "At first I didn't want to," says Goldner. "But somebody encouraged me and said, 'Go ahead, your story is different.'"
Goldner told the interviewer that in the spring of 1941, when he was 15 or 16 (he's not sure what year he was born, and the records were destroyed in the war), his family was rounded up with other local Jews and taken to the town of Sedziszow. After being separated from his parents and twin sister in the town square, Goldner says, he saw his grandparents machine-gunned to death and infants stuffed into wooden barrels and suffocated. Small for his age, Goldner slipped to the perimeter of the crowd and then, miraculously, walked away. With the help of a neighbor, he survived in a forest for several months before meeting up again with his father, who'd also managed to escape. After subsisting in the woods for nearly a year, they went to the town of Grabiny and approached one of his father's old schoolmates for help. The man turned them over to the Nazis, then assisted in shooting and bayoneting them.
Left for dead, Goldner crawled out from under his father's body and made his way into some bushes. His escape, he says, was observed by a local bandit turned mercenary, who took him in, then arranged for him to be schooled in marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, and German. Goldner says that for the next year and a half he undertook resistance missions at the command of his rescuer, including the destruction of trains, bridges, and German military vehicles. At the time Goldner understood little or nothing about the outcome or significance of his assignments. "What choice did I have?" he asks. "The man said, 'You have to do what I tell you, or I'll leave you here.' Nobody wants to die."
While doing some fabric-cutting work out of a studio in the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest in 1996, Goldner struck up an acquaintance with Loraine Stillman, who was making prints in an adjacent work space. Hearing Loraine refer to her husband, Larry, as a writer, Goldner gave her a copy of his videotaped interview.
"He said, 'I want your husband to write my story, show him this,'" says Larry Stillman, a retired advertising consultant and--since the University of Wisconsin Press published A Match Made in Hell: The Jewish Boy and the Polish Outlaw Who Defied the Nazis in September--an author. "After seeing it, I was interested in doing an article on this guy. But the more he talked, I realized it was a book."
Stillman spent two years interviewing Goldner and researching the historical background of his story. In 1997 he and Loraine visited Poland, where elderly residents attested to seeing the boy in the bandit's custody. They also met some of the bandit's children, who asked Stillman not to identify their father in print (he's referred to by a pseudonym, Jan Kopec, throughout the book).
Stillman wrote nearly a dozen drafts of the book before submitting it for publication. Part of the problem, he says, was his own inexperience. Early drafts written in the third person didn't seem to work. "I decided it was too distant, and realized I had to create a voice for him," says Stillman, who ultimately switched to the first person. (The author credit is "Larry Stillman, from the testimony of Morris Goldner.")
The story also continued to evolve after Stillman began writing. "There would come a point where I thought I was done and I'd write it and he'd call me and say he'd started having dreams again--nightmares--and say, 'I remember something else,' and then he'd tell me a little bit."
But Stillman felt certain he'd gotten it right when he showed Goldner his description of the scene in the Sedziszow town square. "I wanted to make sure I wasn't adding anything that didn't happen," he says. "I said, 'Did I get that pretty close to what was happening?' He said, 'Did I really say those words?'
I said, 'You said more or less that. I changed the words but the meaning is the same.' He said, 'You actually captured that time.' I'm not sure if that's good or bad."
Stillman, who's now working on a film treatment of A Match Made in Hell, wasn't able to corroborate everything Goldner told him, and he acknowledges that there have been childhood memoirs of the Holocaust--Jerzy Kozinski's The Painted Bird, Binjamin Wilkomirski's Fragments: Memories of a Wartime Childhood--that have failed to withstand historical scrutiny. But he has no doubts about his book's veracity. "People have asked me, 'How do you know he's not making it up?' I say, 'You have to meet him, talk to him. He can't make that stuff up. Not when the tears come up and he trembles when he talks about it. He lives it in his face and eyes and the way he talks about it."
The book sold out its original run of 2,500 copies and is now in its second printing. Stillman and Goldner are splitting the royalties. They've done a number of bookstore appearances together, and Goldner sometimes speaks about his experiences at local schools. "My objective is to get the story out," he says. "The average American doesn't know how good they have it. I hope they have it all their lives, but they should know what happened."
Goldner and Stillman will read from and sign copies of A Match Made in Hell on Sunday, December 14, at 3 at Borders Books & Music, 6103 N. Lincoln. For more information, call 773-267-4822.
Art accompanying story in printed newspaper (not available in this archive): photo/Bruce Powell.