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PUPILS in the poorest areas need resources to give them the same chances as those at the top of the league tables, writes Michael Kelly
The exam results league tables published yesterday show no surprises at all. Rather they confirm the story that is retold year after year. The state schools which do best at churning out candidates for university education are those in the most affluent areas of Scotland. Cults, Dunblane and Newton Mearns are all names which define middle-class enclaves, while Wester Hailes and Govan are bywords for working-class areas of multiple deprivation.
Assuming, as we must, that intelligence and talent are evenly spread throughout the country, is this proof that we have a two-tier educational system? Certainly, middle-class parents would interpret the figures that way. The most important thing that these driven mothers and fathers want for their children is a university education to guarantee a continuation of the lifestyle, the position in society and the income that they enjoyed.
They want other things, of course: polite, respectful, self-reliant children with a sense of responsibility towards society and a set of ethical values which they can communicate articulately. But all those are added extras. They are no substitute if the child does not get his or her Highers. These parents are prepared to pay for it – either by fees paid direct to a private school or by way of inflated house prices in areas renowned for good schools. And they supplement the teachers' work by hiring tutors to shore up any weaknesses. It's very much payment by results.
It is fairly straightforward for schools in affluent areas to provide that level of service. Basically, all they need is a good head teacher. The good pupils are already provided. They are surrounded by books at home and proof that education is valuable and worthwhile. These schools can call upon a group of highly motivated parents to support their work. And there is no shortage of funds to finance the annual ski trip to France.
There is no excuse for such schools not achieving high rates of academic success. Yes, to get to the top of these tables means that they are well run. They have head teachers who lead. They have dedicated and motivated staff who follow. Discipline is enforced. Yet rather than concentrating on and praising the schools which find themselves succeeding in such a favourable environment we should be castigating those schools which are equally well placed but which do not come up to the mark. These are the real failures.
Those schools serving the poorest parts of Scotland and which produce very few who can aspire to university are not failing. They are not in a second tier. Rather they are forced to operate in a hostile social environment. They are dealing with some children who are sent to school without breakfast. Many of their pupils come from backgrounds which have, if not contempt for education, indifference to it. These children don't see books casually lying around in every room. They have no private area in which to study away from the blare of the television and video games. Their health is, on average, poorer. The payback from higher education is beyond their understanding because in benefit-dependent families the children see no connection between hard work and income. Often these children's educational chances are destroyed before they get to Primary One.
These schools often contain the most highly dedicated of teachers. The schools themselves do not lack public resources. They do good work. To evaluate their success by listing them by exam results insults the efforts that are invested in improving their pupils' life chances. That is why it is correct that the Scottish Government does not produce these league tables. Assessing educational achievements needs much more sophisticated measures.
Ken Macintosh, Labour MSP for the area which contains two of the very best state schools, St Ninian's and Williamwood High, argues that the best school in East Renfrewshire is neither of these but St Luke's in Barrhead, because it has been so successful in meeting the much wider range of demands its catchment area imposes on it. In his experience, the most important factor explaining why some schools in poor areas buck the trend is the amount of community support that they can attract. If the parents buy into the school's philosophy, exceptional results can be achieved.
But should such schools be judged by different standards, given the different problems that they have to solve? This line of argument no doubt shocks elitists, who refuse to look beyond academic performance. To others it may seem like throwing in the towel on behalf of thousands of Scottish kids. Yet it is realistic. Schools cannot solve all the social problems created by deprivation. Such schools might strive to teach pupils self-confidence, the means to learn, an awareness of a wider world. Society must ensure that they are given opportunities to enter that world by their own effort as they progress through their young lives.
Hugh Henry, Labour's education spokesman, did argue that the league tables showed a disturbing trend towards two levels in Scottish education. He was not, however, condemning schools in difficult areas for failing. Rather, he argues that the current Scottish Government is failing these schools. By switching resources away from poorer areas to more affluent ones, the inadequate support that these areas have been receiving is being reduced further.
Scotland has always been proud to boast of a more enlightened attitude to education and a better education system than England. Like many boasts, this probably would not stand up to examination. However, given that we have that conceit for ourselves, we should be prepared to devote the resources to maintaining a broadly level education playing field.
It is clear that schools and teachers are delivering what is possible. It is up to society to demand that deprived areas are given the resources necessary to counter the environment against which they have to struggle.


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2018 Detroit SABR Day, February 3rd
Great day planned for February 3rd in Detroit, 1-545PM Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Ave.
Tram, Lou, and Morris trivia. Detroit Wolverines and Page Fence Giants discussions.
A little bit of something for every baseball fan! See link below for detailed agenda.
Don't overlook the Babe Ruth birthday bash later that night (7:14PM) at Nemo's!
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I'm a pretty simplistic person. I don't typically wear a lot of pattern, super bright colors or go to over the top in my outfits. However, when I shop I typically gravitate towards "special pieces", structured pieces, and clothing that is pretty unique. The kind of pieces that are really recognizable so you can't wear them often or you have to be strategic on who you wear it with. (I would like to pretend that I don't care and will just wear what I want, when I want, with whomever I want. But lets me honest. I love fashion and I care.. so) So while Tops are the largest selling category in the retail industry, I actually struggle with the "Tops and Jeans" look. So I have to be so intentional to actually buy the basics when i'm shopping. And as we continue the conversation of using what is in your closet and adding intentionally to your closet, I though this was another easy place for all of us to start!
Here are the few things I have figured out after realizing this "issue":
- Free people jeans are honestly some of the best jeans & at the best prices ($78!!) especially if you have my issue where your waist is smaller than your butt & thighs! (I should really stop doing so many squats ha)
- You can never go wrong with a white shirt that has a little detail. In this post, my cotton shirt has a little scalloped edge on the bottom and sleeves. Just enough detail to make it different but not so much were it is overwhelming.
- A great summer satchel for summer concerts, shopping days and travel is always needed. Something bigger than a sling purse but not quite as big as a back pack. This blue one I am completely in love with. The color is neutral enough to go with most outfits, but still a bright color to be the pop in the outfit!


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TFIB (Tendring Friends in Business) set up as a non-profit making break away group from the standard business networking formula in 2002. With the ethos, support each other. The social aspect of the group has always been an important element since it first started, making it unique amongst the networking groups.We meet every two weeks on a Wednesday morning at 7am until 8.30 approx. Some members do arrive earlier and depart later if there is some business they wish to discuss with another business member. Our Venue for this is always at Garden Cafe, Craft Nurseries, 34 Harwich Road, Lawford, Essex, CO11 2LS.
We have coffee and tea and network until we settle down for breakfast at 7.15. The Chairman then takes the meeting starting with each member and then substitutes and guests talking for 1 minute about their business or what they are looking for at the moment. We then have a 10 minute break to 'get to know your neighbour'.
The idea of talking to your neighbour was started by chance by the original Chair, Shirley Morgan who wanted a break in proceedings and suggested we talk to our neighbour for 10 minutes. This was thought to be a great idea for 'breaking the ice' and has formed a part of our meeting ever since.
We then complete another circuit of the table to pass on opportunity slips to each other for potential work that we can follow up. Each year we generate over 500 pieces of business.
Remember the main aim of Tendring Friends in Business is to listen when you are visiting friends, family, conducting your own work, if you hear someone say for example," im looking for an electrician" thats when you can pass the business card of the electrican on our club and recommend him. Hopefully business will follow.
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Closing Time Comes Early For St. Patrick's Day Partiers
Downtown Milwaukee Bars Decided To Shut Down Early Sunday Morning
Multiple taverns in downtown Milwaukee shut down earlier than usual Sunday morning.
Milwaukee police said the bar owners were the ones to make the decision.
Police said the main reason was simply the massive amount of St. Patrick's Day partiers that had gathered in the area.
The bars closed at about 12:30 a.m. after police asked for help with the crowds.
"They said, 'We are getting to a point where we know we can't control them as well as we would like, and we're just asking that the bars back us up and help close down the street,'" said Casey Kultgen, manager at Bar Louie.
Kultgen said they did not have any issues inside their bar, but that the street outside was crowded with people. It was the second St. Patrick's Day in a row that Water Street shut down early.
Witnesses told 12 News that there were numerous fights that took place on Water Street. A home video showed a fight that broke out on the street early Sunday morning, prompting police to move in on horseback to break it up.
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By Siham Al Najami, Staff Reporter www.gulfnews.com
Dubai: The two international airports in Dubai are considering the use of face recognition cameras to enhance security.
The present network of cameras will also be upgraded with the installation of the most modern software, said Brigadier Pilot Ahmad Mohammad Bin Thani, Director-General of Dubai Police's General Department of Airport Security, at a press conference held yesterday to announce summer security preparations at Dubai International Airport.
New hi-tech cameras will be installed in Dubai and Al Maktoum international airports to ensure better security measures as 732 criminal cases have been registered this year by Dubai Police Airport Security. In 2009, there were 1,382 cases. Most of these cases are related to passport forgery.
At present, there are 3,246 cameras at Dubai International Airport and 180 cameras have been installed at Al Maktoum International Airport so far.
The Al Maktoum airport will have more cameras installed by the time it is opened for passengers in March.
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According to the Questioned Documents Section at the General Department of Forensic Sciences of Dubai Police, more than 34 per cent of cases examined by them in 2009 were related to passport forgery, which was the highest percentage of such crimes reported.
Of the 1,837 cases handled, 628 were referred for passport forgery inspection — the passports were of 77 nationalities. Most commonly forged passports are from Eastern Asia, as earlier reported by Gulf News.
The second concern is visa fraud, said Brigadier Bin Thani.
He added that an estimated 15-20 passengers are detained at the airport to fly them to their countries after being caught with fake visas. Most of these passengers have been conned in their home countries, he said.
"They carry copies of fake visas with them. We help them out by securing places for them to stay while we force the airline which brought them to Dubai to handle their travel expenses and take responsibility. We fine the airline Dh2,000 for each passenger," he said, adding that such cases have declined over the years.
Security preparations for Al Maktoum International Airport are similar to those implemented at Dubai International Airport, which caters to 40 million passengers annually, said Brigadier Bin Thani.
"Our security measures are based on international standards and no major security changes will take place currently," he said.
According to him, the security department unanimously agreed not to implement the full-body scanners as they would be an obstacle for passengers.
"It is a breach of their privacy and it is a sensitive matter for many passengers. Our security measures are sufficient to detect any suspicious materials."
Based on the department's statistics, robberies have increased this year at Dubai International Airport with 81 cases compared with 77 cases in the entire year of 2009.
There were 83 drug-related cases this year compared with 374 in 2009.
The number of vehicles abandoned at the airport reached 33 this year from 27 in 2009 and 63 in 2008.
Airport security also manages traffic violations within its premises. Around 11,617 traffic fines have been issued this year compared with 19,915 in 2009.
General instructions for passengers:
– As you wait in line at the security checkpoint, place all metal items in a carry-on bag and take laptops and video cameras out of their cases.
– To minimise the risk of damage or loss, don't pack fragile or valuable items in checked baggage. Take them with you in carry-on baggage, or ship them to your destination instead.
– You are not required to remove your shoes before you enter the walk-through metal detector. However, security screeners encourage you to remove them because many types of footwear – including boots, platform shoes, and footwear containing metal or having a thick sole or heel – will require additional screening even if the metal detector does not alarm.
– Do not wear jewelry, shoes or clothing that may set off metal detector alarms or place it all in one place when going through the scanners.
– Get to the airport in plenty of time.
– Remember to put identification tags in and on all baggage including laptops.
– If screeners need to open a locked bag for inspection, they may have to break the lock. There are now products on the market that have uniform locking systems that enable metal scanners to open and relock a bag. Passengers without such devices may still want to consider leaving bags unlocked.
– Do not carry sharp items in your hand luggage
– Do not carry flammable items in your luggage and hand bag
– Do not carry any liquid bottle that exceeds 100ml and a maximum of five bottles.
– Never accept carrying a stranger's luggage or putting on the flight as your own (it could be of a security threat) and if you're requested as such by anyone the matter should be reported to authorities.
Negligence: Narrow escape
A five-year-old boy was lucky to be found by a worker on one of the luggage belts at the airport.
Brigadier Pilot Ahmad Mohammad Bin Thani, Director General of Dubai Police's General Department of Airport Security said the Asian child was neglected by his parents while they were occupied with picking up their luggage.
Important security numbers for passengers:
- Airport Security Operations Room: 04 216 6 999
- Lost and found office at the airport: 04 216 2 542
- Attending duty officer at the airport: 04 216 2 509


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Its been a while again, but I will start with older stuff so I won't confuse myself :P
Well I was away for a while doing some cars activities everywhere and enjoying life! one o the things you get to enjoy if you are a single guy, is that you decide to travel, book the ticket and just call your parents when you arrive Bahrain :P
This is exactly what I did.
We got to Bahrain, one of the guys with us had a driver waiting for us in Bahrain with his own car also. The Stig was experiencing the back seats of the new S Class and trying the seating positions available. Damn I loved it :/
We were the only ones doing 180 and 200 km/h on a public road, not like Kuwait!
Thank god the weather was amazing when we arrived, it has been raining for two days before Gulf Run, which is not good for the track, and I will explain that in another post later on. The S Class was equipped with the panoramic double sunroofs and it was cloudy..
So we reached Bahrain International Circuit after we gave our bags to the concierge at the hotel, I swear I did not even saw the room!
Khalid Al-Furaih, One of the organizers and the PR Manager of Gulf Run was kind enough to show us the place around,and giving us a brief about the event, then he took me and my friend with his own car to see the Auto cross.
For those who don't know what auto cross is.. well, google it :P
First of all the Track admins took the participants around the auto-cross track to show them the lines and how is it going to be.
Then they did the same again, But walking :/
You think it is boring ? well, one of the things I liked about Gulf Run is safety always comes first.
The smallest, yet fastest!
You lose time, but smoking the tries is so amazing, loved that guy for doing this ;P
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We've all failed but we've all succeeded. There are no guarantees in life but there is a faithful loving God who defines and validates our lives. Lean into God in this new year. Be an intentional disciple who makes disciples for him.
Once you find your new focus the new mercies will be easy to see. When God approves of our actions and our ways please him, he'll make even our enemies to be at peace with us. Sow love's seed on good ground and watch mercy grow. Happy New Year!


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Doesn't that just set things up? I'm going to twist the reference into something you probably didn't expect. I've been researching the nature of self-development for many decades, applying the research to changing my own life as well as the many clients and organizations I've had relationships with over the years.
There has been an overwhelming notion that the core competencies in any successful individual and/or organization are simple: faith, love and trust. I'll explain what I mean by that further. We'll look at common definitions and and extended understand extrapolated from the common understanding in hopes of making sense common. The latter brings with it a more well-adjusted and available experience in personal and professional arenas.
From Wikipedia:" Faith is confidence or trust in a person, thing, deity, or in the doctrines or teachings of a religion. It may also be belief that is not based on proof.
In religion, faith often involves accepting claims about the character of a deity, nature, or the universe. While some have argued that faith is opposed to reason, proponents of faith argue that the proper domain of faith concerns questions which cannot be settled by evidence. For example, faith can be applied to predictions of the future, which (by definition) has not yet occurred.
The word faith is often used as a substitute for hope, trust or belief."
So this would indicate that 'faith' is primarily something associated with religious or spiritual belief systems. What if it were also associated with 'experience' systems, those things we grow to know through our experience and understanding?
I would offer that it goes much further in practical application for everyday living. We have faith in many things that guide and nurture our lives. Most of the time that faith is built on experience with people, places and things. In some cases we might say it is more of a 'knowing' that develops over time, but with each new situation that 'faith' of certain things being present is undeniable. It is a core competency of our efforts to achieve anything worthwhile.
What about the people, places and things in our lives? Can we have faith in them? Of course. Our faith my be tempered by experience. We have faith that certain actions or words will cause a domino effect, cascading into the natural outcome if unaltered or unchecked. Faith also allows us to put people, places and things together on the fly when required to address action plans or emergencies. The former can be just as stressful as the latter, yet with the faith one has in their ability to perform the results are only a matter of time.
There is also a certain faith folks carry who feel they are part of something greater. In our current planetary position, there are a rising number of what were once called Cultural Creatives™ who sense an imperative need to change our attitudes toward fear-based belief systems. Instead of focusing on what is 'wrong' they are turning toward developing solutions for the challenges we face as a planetary civilization. The operation of such a movement begins in local communities with leaders who serve through challenging legislators to do what is beneficial for the health of the community and its residents. There is a certain 'faith' that drives these folks in doing what needs to be done.
From Wikipedia: "The English word love can refer to a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes, ranging from pleasure ("I loved that meal") to interpersonal attraction ("I love my partner"). It can refer to an emotion of a strong affection and personal attachment. It can also be a virtue representing human kindness, compassion, and affection—"the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another".And it may describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans, one's self or animals.
In terms of interpersonal attraction, four forms of love have traditionally been distinguished, based on ancient Greek precedent: the love of kinship or familiarity (in Greek, storge), the love of friendship (philia), the love of sexual and/or romantic desire (eros), and self-emptying or divine love (agape). Modern authors have distinguished further varieties of romantic love. Non-Western traditions have also distinguished variants or symbioses of these states. This diversity of uses and meanings, combined with the complexity of the feelings involved, makes love unusually difficult to consistently define, compared to other emotional states.
Love in its various forms acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the creative arts. Love may be understood as part of the survival instinct, a function to keep human beings together against menaces and to facilitate the continuation of the species."
I want to offer a little twist the concept of LOVE. Let's expand it to Limitless Oscillating Vibrational Energy – it just IS. I trust that paints an appropriate picture. LOVE is in action, it is alive in and around us always, coursing through every person and situation we encounter. We can feel it in our humble and quiet moments. We share the sensation we do the things that bring us happiness and joy. We don't talk about it much, though. We talk about everything else, but what really matters; to love and be loved. At our core, we all desire the same thing, yet we act out in some amazing ways to produce just the opposite; isolation and separation when we put conditions on people, places and things.
Conversely when the little ego rises to the big Ego, the inspired self, it changes the game entirely. The sensation is sought after and recognized as a resonance that is undeniable. The Limitless Oscillating Vibrational Energy becomes a guiding beacon rather than a subtle distraction. To think it just magically appears is probably not far off the mark, when one releases their fear of … then a new freedom appears and the sensation of LOVE along with it. Sure, it is a challenge to engage this kind of activity or discussion in most public gatherings or workplaces. Still, if you don't, who will?
LOVE, in this sense, is absent of emotion yet full of feeling. The reality is a paradox in play with the mind as it grabs for meaning and practicality. I would go so far as to say it is a natural state of the universe, a sensation that is felt in every living creature in some form or another. It sounds really simplistic, but then so does quantum physics view of the appearance of the particle or wave depending on the observer. So, LOVE is difficult to consistently define, beyond the emotional states. It is easy to sense, though, permeating our being and our lives.
The little ego begins to understand the Supra Ego, the Inspired ONE, engaged and enveloped by LOVE. How does this change our behavior? When we aspire to engage the sensation in all we do, everything changes and what once seemed insurmountable might seem as just a bump in the road on our journey. In our current state of affairs and social challenges it is even more imperative that this consciousness, this understanding and wisdom, prevails in our every deed and thought. We can demonstrate, but not dominate the conversation.
From Wikipedia: "In a social context, trust has several connotations. Definitions of trust typically refer to a situation characterized by the following aspects: One party (trustor) is willing to rely on the actions of another party (trustee); the situation is directed to the future. In addition, the trustor (voluntarily or forcedly) abandons control over the actions performed by the trustee. As a consequence, the trustor is uncertain about the outcome of the other's actions; he can only develop and evaluate expectations. The uncertainty involves the risk of failure or harm to the trustor if the trustee will not behave as desired.
Trust can be attributed to relationships between people. It can be demonstrated that humans have a natural disposition to trust and to judge trustworthiness that can be traced to the neurobiological structure and activity of a human brain, and can be altered e.g. by the application of oxytocin.
Conceptually, trust is also attributable to relationships within and between social groups (families, friends, communities, organizations, companies, nations etc.). It is a popular approach to frame the dynamics of inter-group and intra-group interactions in terms of trust.
When it comes to the relationship between people and technology, the attribution of trust is a matter of dispute. The intentional stance demonstrates that trust can be validly attributed to human relationships with complex technologies. However, rational reflection leads to the rejection of an ability to trust technological artifacts.
One of the key current challenges in the social sciences is to re-think how the rapid progress of technology has impacted constructs such as trust. This is specifically true for information technology that dramatically alters causation in social systems.
In the social sciences, the subtleties of trust are a subject of ongoing research. In sociology and psychology the degree to which one party trusts another is a measure of belief in the honesty, fairness, or benevolence of another party. The term "confidence" is more appropriate for a belief in the competence of the other party. Based on the most recent research, a failure in trust may be forgiven more easily if it is interpreted as a failure of competence rather than a lack of benevolence or honesty. In economics trust is often conceptualized as reliability in transactions. In all cases trust is a heuristic decision rule, allowing the human to deal with complexities that would require unrealistic effort in rational reasoning."
Now let's take a twisted view of trust. What circuitous journey am I going to take you on now? Trust is a natural foundation of living, but we have to let go of our vice-grip on reality to truly TRUST. This is probably the ultimate challenge for the change agent, you. It is self-initiating and ultimately self-fulfilling when the vision, mission, plan, practice and performance manifest as a successful endeavor.
In this kind of scenario and in order for us to serve a mission or purpose, the 'me' or 'I' has to take a break and sit out for a moment. The question arises, "How can I help with the best use of my ability, skills set and understanding for….?" With such a question and from a place of quiet observation one can allow a natural flow of appropriate contemplations or thoughts to emerge. Answers flow and quite often one simply 'sees' what needs to be done.
When one is able to step back and observe a situation BEFORE being engaged by it, there is the capacity for shaping the results in a positive way by simple non-attached observation coupled with that sensation of trust. Yes, it is another sensation. It has subtle differences from faith and love. Each has a frequency or resonance that is perceivable or perceptible by the body-mind sensory array. We just haven't tuned ourselves in properly.
It applies to social architecture of the future as well. Faith, love and trust are intrinsic in developing personal and professional relationships, yet far too often we treat each other as potential enemies vying for attention, time and market share. People don't change, a person does. If one finds people, places and things that promote happiness and harmony, how difficult is it to share those with their cohorts, peers or staff? If we are going to find sustainable processes that create a better world, what might we search for in the smorgasbord of solutions?
So what does this all mean, the twisted views? I have a feeling that these are operational foundations of our natural being. Our choice is whether we learn how to operate with them or continue to ignore them and flounder down the path to perdition we're on as a planetary population. The practical side is the application of the new living awareness in everything we are, do and hope for in this life. It applies to how we treat ourselves, each other and our planet.
Some deeper part of me knows this is natural – BEing in faith, love and trust. The rest are distractions to the truth.
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Developing a .NET console app using Azure Cosmos DB
This sample shows you how to use the Azure Cosmos DB service to store and access data from a .NET console application.
For a complete end-to-end walkthrough of creating this application, please refer to the full tutorial on the Azure Cosmos DB documentation page.
Running this sample
Before you can run this sample, you must have the following prerequisites:
- An active Azure Cosmos DB account - If you don't have an account, refer to the Create a database account article.
- Visual Studio 2015 (or higher).
Clone this repository using Git for Windows (http://www.git-scm.com/), or download the zip file.
From Visual Studio, open the GetStarted.sln file from the root directory.
In Visual Studio Build menu, select Build Solution (or Press F6).
Retrieve the URI and PRIMARY KEY (or SECONDARY KEY) values from the Keys blade of your Azure Cosmos DB account in the Azure portal. For more information on obtaining endpoint & keys for your Azure Cosmos DB account refer to View, copy, and regenerate access keys and passwords
If you don't have an account, see Create a database account to set one up.
In the App.config file, located in the src directory, find EndPointUri and PrimaryKey and replace the placeholder values with the values obtained for your account.
You can now run and debug the application locally by pressing F5 in Visual Studio.
About the code
The code included in this sample is intended to get you quickly started with a .NET console application that connects to Azure Cosmos DB.


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13 RV Parks near Palouse, Washington
Pullman, Washington 11.59 miles SW
Colfax, Washington 13.56 miles SW
490 W Main St Palouse, Washington 99161 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 10 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 4 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $25.00
We keep returning to this cute little campground. It's impeccably clean and very quiet, except for the occasional truck or train nearby (not a problem). As others have said, there is a beautiful park across the street. It does have a restroom, but no showers, but it's not really designed as a campground facility. If you stay for 6 nights, you get 1 night free. We usually stay for 2 weeks, which is the limit. The only reason I didn't give this a 10 rating is because there are no picnic tables or fire pits at the campsites, which is something we would love. But we're photographers and love the central location to the Palouse area, so we forego those amenities and stay here every year. We've stayed 6 times now and will continue to enthusiastically recommend this campground. - fiddleddd
Jun 2016 - $25.00
This is a tiny cg run by the city hall (10 sites, I think? 5 pull-throughs and 5 back-ins). We called to make reservations, although it probably wasn't necessary. The road from Colfax was a little slower/windier but OK - just take your time. We left on the road to Potlatch, ID, and it was also fine. We LOVED our stay here! It's a sweet little town, and there's a beautiful park across the street from the cg, incl. a creek we let our dogs run and play in. We went there for photography of The Palouse, and I wasn't disappointed one little bit!! The only downside for us was low water pressure, but it was doable for a few days. There's a little market in Palouse. Otherwise, Colfax has a regular grocery store. They hold events in Palouse every now and then (was a rat rod get-together while we were there), so you might want to call ahead and be sure of a space... - CarrieBearie
Jul 2014 - $25.00
This is a no-frills park but excellent hookups, level gravel sites, grass and adequate space. Just an open square with 8 or 10 sites, no one in attendance, no fence. Playground, pool and park across the street. Excellent location, very comfortable. Highly recommend. - Tom Oelsner
125 6th Street, Potlatch, ID Potlatch, Idaho 83855 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 22 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 6 Reviews
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Sep 2018 - $30.00
What a great little city RV park! We pulled in and were amazed at this place. It is very tidy and has about 20 spaces, all cement pads, looks almost brand new. They have planted trees that are growing and it will be much nicer when they are bigger. There is a walking path all around the park that is paved and just lovely. They have firewood for sale and nice fire pits. The host was not there when we arrived nor were they there later when we tried to pay for wood and get the wifi password. But you can pay in an envelope easily. This is about two mile off highway 95, you can't miss it - big train engine at the entrance. We would most definitely stay here again. - twestover
Jul 2018 - $30.00
This is a city owned park. It is very well taken care of. Good Wifi, & AT&T cell service. The RV park is part of the city park. A great paved walking path (.8 miles) all around the facility. Had an outdoor Pickle Ball Court. All sites are concrete pads with grass areas. Very, very clean!! Would definitely stay there again. - Cali girl
Jul 2017 - $30.00
Great place. Nice sites. Everything you could want. Quiet,adjacent to its park. I'll come again. - DavidBL
5168 Robinson Park Rd Moscow, Idaho 83843 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 5 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 7 Reviews
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Jun 2018 - $10.00
What a great little park. It has 50 amp service with a water spigot centrally located if needed. The sites are level and the area is well maintained. Entrance is tight and comes down a small hill--no problem just go slow. We camped here in a 40' motorhome. - illini777
Jul 2017 - $10.00
A nice secluded park (down a narrow curvy road) a few miles from Moscow. The entrance is a bit steep and narrow from the road; so be careful. No wi-fi; but we had Verizon service that varied between 1-2 bars of 3G and, occasionally, 4G. - Wandering With Us
Jul 2016 - $10.00
The campground is located about 5 miles from Moscow and has 5 RV sites. The cost is $10 per night for RVs. All sites have 30/50 amp electric service. There are no water or sewer hookups at the sites, but there is a water fill spigot available as you enter the campground. There is no dump station on the premises but there is a dump station at the fair grounds in Moscow, the cost to use is $3. There is a pit toilet in the campground, but no showers. Each site has a concrete patio and picnic table. The sites are gravel. Our site required the use of blocks for leveling. There is a nice amount of space between each site, but there's no privacy. Some sites offer shade, others don't. There's a huge field with grass which was mostly used by folks walking dogs, but there is a group picnic area and a children's play area (sliding board and swings) as well. There is a tent area that is separated from the field and the RV campground by a hedge of trees/bushes. The park was clean and quiet. Verizon data and cell service worked fine with our booster, but was a challenge without it. We would stay again if passing through the area. - Guinness
785 SE S St Pullman, Washington 99163 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 19 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 10 Reviews
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Jul 2019 - $27.00
RV park is clean, adjacent to a city park with walking trails, and within walking distance to the University. Park has 19 RV sites. Reservations are made online. We had a level, gravel, back-in site with full hookups. No wi-fi. Used hotspot on mobile phone. RV dump site is remote from park. - DavidML
Jul 2019 - $27.00
Limited choices in Pullman, very basic, small, gravel lot with some trees. No support on site, no clubhouse, no showers, one port-a-potty. No cable to speak of anymore, the city didn't pay the bill. Go in the exit if you have a site on the South side. Sites are level, power and water are good. Always full for Cougar games. You don't come here to "camp" at this park, you stay here to visit with friends or relatives or do something at WSU, and it's just fine for that. - FullTimersinceMay2012
Jun 2019 - $30.00
This park is run by the city. It has not been updated in 20 plus years. Electrical is very old. Gravel parking lot with weeds is what you will find. They allow street people to use the tent area right next to the trailer sites. No TV or WIFI. They advertise both TV and WIFI. The WIFI they have has no ability to service the park. You cannot connect or stay connected. The long term trailer park next door has loud dogs which bark constantly. No privacy between sites. It is a parking lot. It's apparent this city within a college town has no intention to keep this park clean or updated. I would strongly suggest other options. - NWTTCMPR
802 North Morton Street Colfax, Washington 99111 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 9 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews
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Feb 2018 - $25.00
The RV Park is close to town for east shopping. It is also located next to two gas stations where propane is available. The manager is very helpful. Nice place to stay at! Cable TV, phone and internet are available at power pole. Cable TV is included in your daily or monthly rate. Electricity, water, sewer and garbage are also included in the daily or monthly rate. - pathfinder1280
1021 Harold St Moscow, Idaho 83843 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 19 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 6 Reviews
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Aug 2019 - $23.00
The fairgrounds has 5 sites with full hookup (30 amp only) and several other partial sites that have 50 amp. The biggest concern I had was the 30 amp site I was in (#A), did not have a breaker at the pedestal. This is an NEC violation and just a big no no. I informed the manager but he said the fire department did not say anything so apparently not an issue...that is until someone gets hurt or a piece of electronics is damaged. Apparently there breakers just not accessible to the users of the sites. Ultimately, this place is not terrible. I happened to be right next to the park which was convenient for me to take my dog out. The sites are pavement and plenty of room to park your vehicle. Safeway is literally right across the street. I was concerned about hooligans hanging out in the park at night but I noticed the Police patrolling very often which gives me a sense of security. Overall, I would return especially if they add breakers at the pedestal and upgrade the full hookup sites to 50 amp. - Techn0
Oct 2018 - $17.00
Small fairgrounds in the middle of Moscow. Nice that Safeway is just across the street, there are other stores you can easily walk to. There are about 19 sites that you can plug into, no water (shut off for winter) and there is a dump station on grounds $5.00 to dump. Plug ins are around the Main building. Be aware of where you are parking if you don't want a security light in your bedroom window. There is lighting throughout the area. They do have a place that you can park for free with no services, so there are people with generators that run them all evening and people living out of the cars parked there. The generator was annoying, but they did shut it off at night. Nice place to walk your dogs and a lot of the people in the neighborhood walk their dogs there. I was pleased to see that people did clean up after their dogs as I didn't see any poop piles for as many dogs and people that I saw walking there. Nice stopover place, other than the generator running all evening. - Helms56
May 2013 - $20.00
I liked staying here because the location is so convenient. It is very close to town and the Safeway and a few restaurants are right across the street. The park is very busy with kids playing during the day, which was nice. The full hook-up sites are extremely close to each other, but are nice and grassy. There is also the option of just electric over in the parking lot for $15 or you can boondock for free. There were some folks over in the park last night yelling at each other, but that only lasted about 10 minutes. - Rayne
900 S Hillcrest Dr Colfax, Washington 99111 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 12 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 7 Reviews
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Mar 2018 - $22.00
My dog Piper and I spent a month in space #12. I backed in with the managers assistance and he hooked up my utilities. The park is small concrete pads with full city water and sewer. I was able to walk my dog on a quiet street. Our stay was pleasant, no difficulties and secure next to state police. Plenty of snow and the area was plowed as necessary. City water was 92 PSI, I used a pressure reducer on the hydrant. - MaryRachelpiper
Aug 2017 - $25.00
Very good Park. Safe and secure. Manager helped us with our problem and loaned us a sewer hose. Nice area, Wheat fields were close to harvest. - JessP1981
Jun 2017 - $25.00
The RV Park that is part of the mobile home park needs updates. The cost should have been in the $17 per night range. There is a busy uphill street behind the rv sites. It is noisy with lots of traffic. You need to wear earplugs when you go to bed, because the traffic wakes you up in the early morning if you don't! The concrete pads are not long or wide enough for big rigs. The concrete at our site was broken up and cracked. They need to add gravel, as we had a muddy area in front, and had to use 4-wheel drive in our truck to pull out our 5th wheel when we left. The grass needed to be mowed. There was dirt, wood, an old boat, and other items strewn around. It was convenient for our visit in Colfax, but we won't return to this park in the future. - Lindy White
3080 Highway 8 Moscow, Idaho 83843 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 6 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 2 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $20.00
Very nice elks lodge RV place to park. You have six back ends that basically back up to the golf course but you're far enough away that I don't even think a terrible hacker golfer could hit your RV, so please don't let that be a deterrent for not visiting this lodge. Shared water, 30 amp plug-in and you are parked on grass . I only have one complaint and it seems to be my complaint on all these smaller parks that have multi use meaning not all our RVers, it's dust control you have a long driveway coming in and it amazes me the speed people can get up to knowing that all they have to do at the end of the driveway is parked their car, REALLY. I would say my recommendation to this would be get the site furthest away from the driveway which would be number one and that would help a little bit but overall this is a very very nice place to visit and I would definitely stay here again . - monaco cruiser
Oct 2013 - $18.00
An Elk Member only site. Six back in sites on the edge of the golf course. A little unlevel and a swale to back over. When you look at it you'll wonder if your rig can back in and get out again. My 43' rig did fine. Caretaker advised he was "turning off utilities" at end of week for the winter. Lodge and golf clubhouse is up the hill from the RV parking area. DO NOT DRIVE UP THE HILL! Friendly check in. Quiet and peaceful at night. - Bucky Beaver
322 Fairgrounds Rd Colfax, Washington 99111 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 60 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 4 Reviews
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Oct 2016 - $25.00
Actual stay was early April 2016. Park was marked closed, but I talked to someone on-site who sent me into town to talk to a nice lady at the County Office, and she authorized my stay. Had the entire place to myself. I am a truck-camper who usually free-camps, so just having electrical hook-up was luxury for me. I imagine during the fair, it gets pretty packed. Has both back in and drive through. I liked it because they have poplar trees that provide shade for much of the hot part of the day. It was a very warm April last year. the whole area was a grass lawn, green when I was there, maybe yellow later in the season. Not dusty while we were there, but might be later in the season. We were left alone. Town's a bit of a drive, so bring what you need if you don't have a "dingy". Farm country, unless it's fair time, not a lot to see or do here, but I wanted solitude for writing, so it was PERFECT.
Wide open, the later in the year, the more important the fence line with the Poplar Trees is going to be! - tomasito michellito
Aug 2012 - $15.00
This makes a good overnight if traveling along Hwy. 26. The fairgrounds is 5 miles west of Colfax right along the highway. The entrance is on Endicott Road and then take the second immediate driveway to the RV section. Parking is at the north rear of the fairgrounds complex so there is no traffic noise. There is good signage. All sites are pull-through and are on thick, lush grass. There are no trees. Our 40' motorhome with towed was easily maneuverable. There is good 30A electric and good water at each site. There is a dump station which requests $5 for campers and $10 for non-campers. Payment for the $15 campsite is by envelope in a drop box. We would stop again. - nbi600
Aug 2011 - $15.00
I spent a few days here, and it wasn't bad. It wasn't crowded in the middle of summer, so felt spacious. It's all nice green lawn, which is continuously watered. A wall of tall trees lines the sites along the fence, and help protect against the heat and wind, although other sites are in the open. My site was level, and the "unofficial" host helpful. The showers were clean, and offered lots of hot water- just remember to allow about 3 minutes for it to warm up. The showers are not in the rest room closest to the spaces, but behind another building so you may need to ask someone for directions. Although the park is not on the highway side of the fairgrounds, you will have some (but bearable) truck noise. The office is not open regular hours, but there is a drop box by the entrance. - Traveling man
4510 ID-6 Harvard, Idaho 83834 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 27 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 8 Reviews
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Jul 2019 - $30.00
$30 dollars for a tent spot is, so unreasonable. Did not tell us ahead of time, about the contaminated E. coli in the water. Still got charged full price too. Fallen over trees in our site. The park manager would not leave us alone. I also got charged extra for having over two people. There is not even anything special to do in the area, to be charging so much. The on site store could not even figure out my bill right. Not very many happy customers, when talking to people camping near us. If you are thinking about this place keep on driving, unless you have lots of money. - Park explorer
Jul 2017 - $46.00
Beautiful location and Great service! But beware, the mosquitos are terrible and the extra fee for children adds up. - Md_208
Jul 2017 - $35.00
We stayed at Pines RV in Harvard Idaho for 8 days and we loved the location. The valley was beautiful. The park is nestled in the pines with beautiful meadows. There is a little store for convenience items. We loved getting an ice cream in the afternoons.
The owners live on site and we're super helpful getting us settled in. I appreciated the advice they shared about exploring the area. We went to the forest service operated garnet mine they recommended and came home with a small bag of garnets after a morning of working the dirt thru a flume. So much fun! I think one of my favorite things about the park were the nesting swallows. We will definitely be back! - Denise criss


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On February 1 we celebrated World Read Aloud Day, when people all around the globe read aloud together and share stories to advocate for literacy as a right that belongs to all people. This week's column includes books from the Children's Literature and Reading Special Interest Group's 2018 Notable Books for a Global Society (NBGS) list that will inspire engaging read-aloud in classrooms and libraries during February and throughout the year. The complete 2018 NBGS list (as well as lists from previous years) is available here.
Ages 4–8
I Love My Purse. Belle DeMont. Ill. Sonja Wimmer. 2017. Annick.
One day Charlie decides to take the red purse his grandmother gave him to school. His father tells him he might love his purse but that doesn't mean he should wear it, pointing out that sneakers and baseball caps are appropriate apparel for a boy (while also thinking about things he loves). At school Charlotte questions why he is wearing a purse. When Charlie says, "Because I want to," she notes that although she loves face paint, she doesn't wear it every day. As Charlie continues to carry his purse each day, he inspires others to embrace their own unique styles. This picture book is about the importance of being true to yourself, rejecting societal norms, and exploring new possibilities.
Stolen Words. Melanie Florence. Ill. Gabrielle Grimard. 2017. Second Story.
A 7-year-old girl comes home from school one day wanting to learn the Cree language from her grandfather. However, like many first-nation children in Canada, her grandfather had been sent to a residential school where he was taught English and punished for using his native language. He has forgotten his language and, after hearing his granddaughter's excitement, is sad that he cannot teach her beautiful Cree words, so different from sharp-sounding English words. Determined to learn Cree and to help her grandfather, she brings home the book Introduction to Cree from her school library. Based on her experiences as a child, Florence has written a lyrical story of redemption, healing, and love.
Wishtree. Katherine Applegate. Ill. Charles Santoso. 2017. Feiwel and Friends.
The narrator of this story is a loquacious old northern red oak named Red. The story of why people call her "the wishtree" (which goes back to her seedling days over two centuries ago) plays a part in Red's story about a lonely young Muslim girl named Samar. When her family moves into a tiny house nearby, Samar, who ventures out nightly to sit under the tree, shares her wish for a friend by tying a pink ribbon to one of Red's branches. The carving of the word "LEAVE" on her trunk one night is a disturbing sign to Red that not everyone in the neighborhood welcomes Samar's family. The way Red (and a community of talking animals who live in the branches and hollows of the tree) deal with intolerance in the neighborhood makes Wishtree a warm, humorous read-aloud story that will encourage thoughtful discussion.
Ages 9–11
Letters to a Prisoner. Jacques Goldskyn. 2017. OwlKids.
A man and his young daughter are participating in a peaceful demonstration when he is arrested by the police, hurried to a prison, and locked in a cell, where he falls into dark despair and lonely silence. During the weeks that follow, he thinks of sunny days walking and exploring with his daughter and weeps at his loss, until a ray of light arrives in the form of a letter. Despite the prison officers' efforts to destroy them, letters from all over the world begin flooding the prison, allowing him to escape on wings of hope. Rendered in colored ink, the apocryphal story, inspired by the ongoing Write for Rights work of Amnesty International, pays homage to the actions of individuals in the name of hope and freedom.
Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees. Mary Beth Leatherdale. Ill. Eleanor Shakespeare. 2017. Annick.
Sea Stories recounts the stories of five teenage refugees who fled their homelands by boat between 1938 and 2006. Illustrated with collage, paint, and photographs, the stories, gathered through interviews, describe the conditions of war and persecution that forced them to leave, their life-threatening journeys to a better life, and life after they found new homes. The refugees must travel thousands of miles and sometimes backtrack before they can stop their journeys, only to be kept in detention camps, not knowing their fate. A timeline of boat refugees over four centuries in the front matter and a timeline of refugees from World War II to present in the back matter provide historical context. A list of resources provides information for additional exploration.
Ages 12–14
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance. Nikki Grimes. 2017. Bloomsbury.
In this anthology, Nikki Grimes shares "wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance" by combining her own original work with poems from the Harlem Renaissance era. The collection is a wonderful introduction to the work of eight master poets of the period: Gwendolyn Bennett, Countee Cullen, William Waring Cuney, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Clara Ann Thompson, and Jean Toomer, as well as to the Golden Shovel poetry form that Grimes uses. Expressive full-color works of art by contemporary African American illustrators such as R. Gregory Christie, E. B. Lewis, Frank Morrison, and Brian Pinkney beautifully complement the poems. Back matter includes poet biographies (including selected works), artist biographies, sources of poems and poet portraits, and an index.
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets. Kwame Alexander (with Chris Colderley & Marjory Wentworth). Ill. Ekua Holmes. 2017. Candlewick.
The title Out of Wonder comes from Lucille Clifton's quote, "Poems come out of wonder, not out of knowing." This collection of 20 original poems by Kwame Alexander and his coauthors pays tribute to a diverse group of 20 poets by "adopting their style, extending their ideas, and offering gratitude to their wisdom and inspiration." Featured poets range from Bashō and Rumi to Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou. Each poem is paired with a joyful mixed-media collage painting. Appended biographical notes support further exploration.
Ages 15+.
Dreamland Burning. Jennifer Latham. 2017. Little Brown.
When 17-year-old Rowan Chase discovers a skeleton in a shed behind her home, she has no idea that investigating the murder will lead to painful discoveries about the present and the past. Rowan's story alternates with Will Tillman's story—the white son of the owner of a music store in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1921. In a hometown segregated by Jim Crow, Will tries to do what's right for the black community. The novel includes an account of the Tulsa race riots of 1921. At once a mystery and an historical fiction thriller, the stories of Rowan and Will converge in unexpected ways, demonstrating that history continues to influence people's understanding of themselves and their communities.
Trell. Dick Lehr. 2017. Candlewick.
Set in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1980s, Trell, the 14-year-old daughter of a man imprisoned for a murder he did not commit, sets out to clear his conviction. When Trell discovers that legal avenues are not available unless she can discover new information and evidence, she is determined to investigate the court case. Trell enlists the help of a retired journalist to help locate the witnesses used to convince the court of her father's guilt. Working with the journalist, she discovers a complex web of false evidence and corruption in the district attorney's office and the police department and uncovers collusion between those officers and a gang leader. In his author's note, Lehr provides detail about the investigation of the murder case—based on a true story—that showed gross injustice and the "eventual search for justice."
An Uninterrupted View of the Sky. Melanie Crowder. 2017. Philomel/Penguin.
Set in Cochabamba, Bolivia, in 1999, Francisco is dedicated to working hard in school so that he can be admitted into university. But when his father, a taxi driver, is wrongfully arrested and sent to prison by a corrupt system, Francisco's life is changed. Without resources to free his father (and an absent mother), Francisco and his sister, Pilar, live with their father in the prison, which houses thousands of inmates and their families. Each day the children leave the prison to go to school and, while their father makes pennies in the prison to support them, they scramble for money to buy food, hoping to rent a space in the prison that has a locking door and a view of the sky. In an author's note, Crowder describes her experiences in Bolivia at the time the novel takes place.
Sandip LeeAnne Wilson serves as professor in the School of Education and the English Department of Husson University, Bangor, Maine. She served on the 2018 Notable Books for a Global Society. Carolyn Angus is former Director of the George G. Stone Center for Children's Books, Claremont Graduate University, in Claremont, California.
These reviews are submitted by members of the International Literacy Association's Children's Literature and Reading Special Interest Group (CL/R SIG) and are published weekly on Literacy Daily.
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In contrast to the previous few weeks, the days now dragged by: unbearable long days of waiting for the phone to ring. Doubts and questions kept milling through Anthony's mind: what had he forgotten; what had he omitted; what if he was not successful? He had been so busy with this, he hadn't worked on anything else. He couldn't afford to wait around much longer before looking for other work, but found it difficult to focus his mind on anything else.
After two nail-biting weeks, the call came at last.
He'd been invited to submit his final presentation to the Hiltons the following Wednesday.
Anthony's body went numb. Uncertain of what to expect, he hoped the caller would give him some indication, but there was none. Finalising his presentation turned his life into a rush again. What more should I do to perfect it? What can I do better to give me an edge?
Finally, the day arrived.
'Good morning Mr Jenkins. Please take a seat. Mr Hilton will be with you shortly. May I offer you something to drink in the meantime?'
'Uh . . . Thanks. Rather, no thanks,' Anthony stuttered as he took a seat. Though he would have loved a cup of coffee, his nervous state would most likely cause him to spill it all over himself. He wondered if the receptionist noticed him shaking.
'Excuse me, Miss. Would it be possible for me to start setting up for the meeting? I am sure Mr Hilton is busy and it will save time.'
'Yes, certainly, go ahead. The meeting is being held in the boardroom and it is free. Let me show you the way. Is there anything you need assistance with? I can arrange for someone to help you.'
'Thank you, that is kind. There are a few heavy items in the pickup and it would certainly be helpful to have them carried in.'
Anthony wondered whether B&C had already given their presentation. Deep in thought and preoccupied with setting up, he almost gasped when he heard a booming voice behind him.
'Good morning, Mr Jenkins. This looks impressive. Welcome to Hilton Cosmetics. May I call you Anthony? Please call me Mervyn.'
Turning around, Anthony saw Mervyn Hilton approach, smiling broadly with an outstretched hand. A huge man who, although he appeared overweight, moved lightly Anthony noticed, estimating him to be in his late fifties. Clearly his bulk was more muscle than fat, not someone you would want to pick a fight with. It was difficult to picture him in the cosmetics business.
'Good morning Mr . . . I mean Mervyn. Yes, please call me Anthony. I'm almost finished, hope it saves some time once we start.'
'Well, don't let me interfere. Please let me know if you need help. We should be ready in the next few minutes, just waiting for the others to get here.'
'Thank you, I'm about done.'
'I can see you have gone to a lot of trouble . . . Ah here are the sons now. I believe you've all met previously?'
Mervyn Jnr, or Junior as they called him, was a younger version of his father and would have looked much more at home in a rugby scrum than in the boardroom of a cosmetics manufacturer. He was responsible for managing production operations. Donny, the oldest of the brothers – short and thickset with heavy-rimmed spectacles – was responsible for research and product development. The youngest brother, Glen, looked like an athlete or a model. He probably spent more time in the gym than at the office, and Anthony's impression of him was that of a ladies' man. He radiated an air of confidence, which suited his role in marketing and customer services.
'Now that we are all here, let's start. Anthony, would you like some coffee or tea?'
'Coffee, thank you.'
After asking the sons what they wanted to drink, Mervyn ordered four coffees over the phone.
'Now where were we? I realise you put a lot of effort into today's display, however we are pushed for time and I am, unfortunately, going to disappoint you. We've made our final decision, and I doubt that your presentation would change that.'
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Hire the Best Handyman For your residence Improvement Needs
If you live in the larger town or city, there can be fairly local handyman services decide on. The quality of work and of the customer service they deliver ultimately comes down on the individual who is inside your home, be that person an employee, partner in a handyman service, or a lone handy man. But there are differences a person anticipate in the a number of handyman businesses out typically. Let's consider the likely candidates you will encountered.
There are many handyman franchises that a online marketer can buy. The best of these franchises are larger handyman companies with a lot of glossy advertisements, trucks or vans with full-body graphics, and can have many employees. Like any franchise local handyman services, a lot of the work is prepared for the franchise owner, he simply plugs in the different marketing tools and advertisements that are supplied these in their franchise package and get to work finding employees. This does make the job easier than starting a business from scratch, particularly in the field which they may not be that familiar with. Disadvantage for them is ought to pay for all on the bells and whistles, just as with any franchise. This leaves them with a lot of overhead and a small profit margin. In growing their company and employing more workers they start making money, however the temptation is there to charge a lot for all home repairs. If you've ever gotten a number of bids for a given home maintenance project, make been amazed at the plethora of prices. The handyman franchise will likely be at the higher end of the spectrum here.
The advantage to using large franchised home repair services is they could possibly be able to get into a project very quickly, when they have a number of visitors. This can be a big deal if they have told emergency repair to be handled and relatives being for a visit. As the helpful tip, talk towards salesman or owner regarding employees. Find out who the best guys have been. Not all handyman are created equal, and with any given handy man service they will possess a couple-three guys who are top-notch craftsman, the rest will be average to good, and one or two who you'd since soon not have at your residence. This is a generality of course, but is pretty consistent with many construction, property maintenance or home repair enterprises. A few quick questions will tell you who their best guys are, and when you will usually get them scheduled to exploration . home repair. If those guys are booked up, then it does defeat the purpose of going with a larger, multi-employee handyman service.
The next option you will discover is the smaller company built up from scratch with the owner carrying out a lot of the work, or with maybe the workers. Or this will be the owner and a helper. The advantage to you here is there is really a greater sense of accountability with these smaller home handyman services. If there are a problem you won't get 'lost in the shuffle' in getting things handled to your satisfaction. This may be as simple as a rapid conversation to clear the air about any confusions, together with a larger company even this can turn into an ordeal.
With a smaller two or three-man operation, asking about their 'best guy' is no longer an obstacle. Handyman companies of this size either do good work or hardly. This is determined by the owner. If He's a quality-minded craftsman he'll almost expect this level get the job done from his help. A handyman service of this size has nowhere at the overhead of a handyman franchise; chances are you will get a better price from them, however even with one employee this makes a drain from the salary of the business owner. He needs to keep his guy busy and keep him paid, or he'll be quitting, or finding jobs from other sources and thereby become difficult to schedule, so this will be a priority for the business owner. However he probably has a family to feed as well, so has to make a solid income himself. His prices is known as a bit higher.
Next we have the lone handyman. He is really a one-man-show. You can obtain a real mixed bag page. At the low-end is the guy who just wants enough work as quickly as possible him in the bar every afternoon. At the top scale is the perfectionist craftsman who does not like working for or with others who don't share precisely the same level of professionalism in doing home improvements, even with something as simple as cleaning up when usually are done. As far as professional handyman services go, the individual handyman can have the lowest overhead and business expenses. If he will be an expert home repair specialist he will probably charge a rate to suit his level of skill, however with probably very low operating costs, his handyman rates will be at the lower end of the dimensions.
In dealing with any handyman repair service it cannot be stressed often enough that you should get references from each business when you are trying to find a handyman, then call persons on that list. This little bit of homework needn't be as difficult as this might and can save through enormous potential headaches. The greater the home repair project, modern this factor applies. A trip to your local BBB will weed out the not so good eggs, but actually talking to the happy customers a handy man service will give you a great deal of confidence that you are generating a good decision, and talking to other customers may give you ideas of other remodeling or home repair projects having a done around the property.
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When it comes to Iain Duncan Smith, it seems the point still isn't being made forcefully enough.
So let us be perfectly clear: This man is a liability to the United Kingdom. He is costing this country billions of pounds with his failed pet projects like Universal Credit, his contracted-out work programmes that are more likely to hinder people looking for a job then get them into one, and even his enormous expenses claims – £39, just for breakfast!
Now it seems he has lied to Parliament – yet again. He told the House of Commons, and the country at large, that his Department for Work and Pensions expected to write off £34 million of investment in the IT systems being developed to administer his real-time, six-benefits-in-one Universal Credit. The actual amount, revealed to Parliament's public accounts committee yesterday, is more like £161 million.
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Mrs. Margaret Pic-Kell was a teacher and principal at Christ the King School from 1973 until her death in 1999. Her hard work, dedication to her students, and passion for providing high-quality education made a difference at Christ the King School and in the CK community.
It is in this spirit that a scholarship fund was created in her memory. This fund awards scholarships to current CK students entering 2nd – 8th grade who model leadership, citizenship, service to others, and academic excellence.
Meet some of this year's Margaret Pic-Kell Scholarship Winners.
*Jayda is in the 2nd grade. She is inquisitive and quickly responds when asked complex questions. Jayda enjoys reading and math. She has a good work ethic and pays attention to detail.
*Jaylon is in the 7th grade. He is eager and excited when it comes to learning. He is determined to succeed in all areas no matter how difficult the challenge may be. Jaylon is genuinely concerned with his grades and behavior.
*Aniya is in the 4th grade. She loves learning new things, reading and art. Her academic and Christian teachings are clearly evident in her everyday life and Aniya's faith in God has grown through her religious education at CK.
*Selena is in the 6th grade. She demonstrates astounding maturity and drive. She consistently gives more than what is asked of her, and knows how to ask profound questions in order to deepen her understanding of the material. She is kind, considerate and is a member of the Student Council.
*Jaden is in the 5th grade. He is self motivated and enthusiastic about class topics. He is eager to raise his hand to ask a question or to give commentary. He exhibits a strong work ethic and follows CK's 4 "R"s-respect, responsibility, reflective, and ready to learn and grow.
*Nicole loves school and loves learning new things. She gets along well with her peers. She is a responsible student and a hard worker.
*Elijah is in the 7th grade. He is an intelligent young man. He has an excellent grasp of science concepts, and shows exceptional potential. He is polite and gets along well with his classmates.
*Lenah is in the 7th grade. She is an outstanding student who has high potential. She is a Honor Roll student who enjoys reading and displays leadership skills. She was selected to represent the State of Michigan as an ambassador of the Fuel Up to Play 60 Program that focuses on a healthy lifestyle.
*Xavier is in the 3rd grade. He is a motivated student who strives to do his best and is a great example of a friend to others. Xavier works hard for his grades and responds well to being challenged.


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On the early May evening I saw Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter's "Formation" tour, at Houston's NRG Stadium, the dominant feature, onstage and off, was ass. It was a warm night. Before the show began, clusters of young black and Hispanic women lingered outside the vast auditorium, sporting outfits—pom-pom shorts, close-fitting skirts, Spanxless silk trousers—that both suited the weather and showcased the part of their anatomy that the voluptuous thirty-four-year-old Houston-born star first celebrated way back when black was starting to be beautiful—again.
Beyoncé's first group, Destiny's Child, went through a few incarnations before finally hitting on the successful, no doubt Supremes-inspired, TLC-tinged formula of Beyoncé on lead vocals, with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams singing backup. The band released its first album in 1998, when Beyoncé was sixteen, and sold upward of sixty million records over the next decade, supplanting both Salt-N-Pepa and SWV as the go-to black-girl group, partly because it wasn't so black. Destiny's Child was more pop than rap or hip-hop, so white girls didn't feel shut out of the band's simple get-jiggy-with-it teen-age view of what young women were capable of, including self-knowledge and power. From "My Time Has Come," on the group's eponymous first album:
You just take that fear, turn it into your strength
It's called life, and that's why we're here
Now I've come much too far, and I know what's in my heart
And I know what I feel, and this time I know it's real
My time has come
But times change, and nowhere faster or more indelibly than in the pop world. (To look at Destiny's Child videos now, or even at Beyoncé's solo videos from only two or three years ago, is disquieting: what once mattered can quickly seem depressingly "old.") Eventually, Destiny's Child began slipping a little flavor into its vanilla, making the black female body more central to the group's message of self-empowerment. On "Bootylicious" (2001), the group raps, "I shake my jelly at every chance / When I whip with my hips you slip into a trance / I'm hoping you can handle all this jelly that I have." Thanks to Destiny's Child—and to Experience Unlimited's 1988 hit "Da Butt," Jennifer Lopez as a Fly Girl on "In Living Color," and Sir Mix-a-Lot's 1992 rap "Baby Got Back"—big butts became big business, and the emblem of a pervasive colored style. (Which they still are, at least on Planet Beyoncé. In a recent parody video, the comedian Amy Schumer weighs in on her own ass: "Used to be concerned that my booty was too fat / But now I know the truth and that worry has been shot / Big booty's what they want and big booty's what I got.")
The body remains front and center in Beyoncé's early solo work. In "Get Me Bodied," on her second album, "B'Day" (2006), for instance, she tells her audience what she wants:
I ain't worried doing me tonight
A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody
While y'all standin' on the wall
I'm the one tonight getting bodied
Getting bodied, getting bodied, getting bodied, getting bodied
Want my body
Won't you get me bodied
On the whole, Beyoncé's lyrics operate on a kind of continuum. The underlying message: Men will try to control you by dictating the limits of your pleasure, your ambition, your success. Get yours before they rip you off, emotionally or otherwise. On the title track of Destiny's Child's 2001 album, "Survivor," Beyoncé tells some dude to fuck off: "You thought that I'd be stressed without you, but I'm chillin' / You thought I wouldn't sell without you, sold nine million." On her recently released sixth solo record, "Lemonade," and its hour-long companion film, she is still telling some dude to fuck off, though this time he has a name: he is her powerful husband of eight years, Shawn Carter—the rapper and mogul Jay Z. ("Lemonade" is said to have been inspired, in part, by Jay Z's infidelity.) And on "Lemonade" Beyoncé shows her ass even more audaciously than before. On the final track, "Formation," she lets her black Texas lexicon take over, in a voice like that of her aggressive alter ego on the 2008 album "I Am . . . Sasha Fierce":
When he fuck me good I take his ass to Red Lobster, cause I slay
If he hit it right, I might take him on a flight on my chopper, cause I slay
Drop him off at the mall, let him buy some
J's, let him shop up, cause I slay . . .
I see it, I want it, I stunt, yellow-bone it
I dream it, I work hard, I grind 'til I own it
I twirl on my haters, albino alligators
El Camino with the seat low, sippin' Cuervo with no chaser
(A canny businesswoman, Beyoncé knows how to build a character while giving good product placement.)
At the same time, "Lemonade" derives its peculiar power from a number of tensions that feel new for Beyoncé, not least of which is how to position herself in a visual culture where the hideous (such as clips of Eric Garner's choking death on smartphones) trumps being bootylicious. If her image is to carry some weight, she has to make it part of our contemporary newsreel world. On "Lemonade," she expresses her desire to be a kind of village griot at a time when blacks need to remember their stories. "Formation" opens with the sound of death, of memory: a sample from Messy Mya. A New Orleans native, Mya was an upstart who posted his criticisms of the city on YouTube. He was murdered, perhaps for his outspokenness, in 2010, at the age of twenty-two. (The video also features Big Freedia, the gay star of New Orleans bounce music, a call-and-response style of hip-hop; "Formation" owes a lot to bounce's gutbucket style of truth-telling and Mardi Gras chanting.) Beyoncé follows Messy Mya with an autobiographical free fall about her Southern roots—the tackiness, the class distinctions:
My daddy Alabama, Momma Louisiana
You mix that Negro with that Creole make a Texas bama . . .
I like my Negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils
Earned all this money but they never take the country out me
I got hot sauce in my bag (swag)
"Lemonade" is an attempt at storytelling, and if the personal sometimes overwhelms the political that's to be expected. Pop albums are always about a "journey," and Beyoncé's journey, from teen star to badass to betrayed wife, runs parallel to race as a subject that fascinates us. What makes the video for "Formation" effective and affecting is its focus on the individual within a wider frame: in gorgeously constructed shots that don't so much take the funk of death out of the material as distance us from it, we see Beyoncé traversing what amounts to a museum of suffering. She sits on a New Orleans police car that slowly sinks underwater as images flash past, powerful evocations of blackness: bodies, hair, quiet faces measuring how others have discounted their lives and moved on.
Still, I couldn't help thinking, when I first saw the video, of the sonic and lyrical daring of another Texas-born artist, Erykah Badu. In the video for Badu's 2010 song "Window Seat," we watch as the singer parks her car near Dealey Plaza, in Dallas, where John F. Kennedy was assassinated, in 1963. As Badu walks the grounds, she slowly slips off her hoodie, her trousers, and her bra and panties before she, too, is gunned down. Everyone's a target, including black women who give the world everything they've got, even their bodies. As she lies dying on the pavement, Badu says, in voice-over, "They play it safe, are quick to assassinate what they do not understand. They move in packs, ingesting more and more fear with every act of hate on one another."
"Formation" is, of course, the process of becoming, of being formed. Badu has worked to form herself as an artist, even when it has meant jeopardizing her popularity. (In a fantastic 1976 Rolling Stone piece about Janis Joplin, the music critic Ellen Willis wrote that Joplin had "suffered the worst fate that can befall an adolescent girl in America—unpopularity.") Beyoncé, however, would never risk being unpopular; she wouldn't know what the world was without her star hovering above it, even if it's sometimes obscured by man-shaped clouds.
"Lemonade" is Beyoncé's bid to be an artist without losing her commercial appeal in a world where pop stardom isn't what it once was. She's smart enough to know that her audience requires something more, some fortifying authenticity, and the tracks on "Lemonade" are the first she's written that bear repeated listening. My late West Indian-American mother, a single parent with four daughters, would have loved the Jamaican dance-hall sound that infuses "Hold Up," as well as the message that Beyoncé telegraphs in that song and others: that her life and, by extension, all black female lives, and bodies, matter.
In this way, Beyoncé gave the black and Hispanic women I saw outside and then inside the NRG permission to flaunt the things that make them unpopular in a world that thrives on Beyoncé-style klieg-light success: their coloredness and their weight. As pleasurable as that was to witness, the means by which Queen Bey, as many of her fans call her, has achieved her success worried me. None of it has been separable from men. Willis, in her Joplin piece, brilliantly analyzed how celebrity works in the lives of female stars:
Men are used to playing roles and projecting images in order to compete and succeed. Male celebrities tend to identify with their mask-making, to see it as creative and—more or less—to control it. In contrast . . . a woman is usually aware, on some level, that men do not allow her to be her "real self," and worse, that the acceptable masks represent men's fantasies, not her own. She can choose the most interesting image available, present it dramatically, individualize it with small elaborations, undercut it with irony. But ultimately she must serve some male fantasy to be loved—and then it will be only the fantasy that is loved anyway.
While Beyoncé has, throughout her career, lectured men on how they need to get it together to honor the women in their lives, her message has always involved men. The truth is I wasn't much interested in her until her sister, Solange Knowles, was caught on camera beating Jay Z's ass in a hotel elevator in 2014. That was something I understood—one woman standing up for another, with little concern for how it "looked." Sisterhood is powerful. Seeing Beyoncé's sister try to shock her out of her carefully manicured public persona made me feel that there was a person behind the success. Sadly, success is all there is on the current tour.
In Houston, Beyoncé's appearance an hour or so after DJ Khaled, her opening act, performed was preceded by a few video teasers, which only added to the tension that the first few strains of "Formation" never fail to trigger in me, like the police sirens that played over and under the dance music of the late-eighties club scene. "Formation" begins not with a siren but with a twang—and with great authority: onstage, Beyoncé wasn't being policed; she was laying down the law as her dancers, straight-backed and stern-faced, performed in a line alongside her. Their movements recalled another line of dancers, from long ago: all those men and women dressed as Grace Jones in Jean-Paul Goude's classic 1982 long-form video, "One Man Show." Jones was Goude's partner at the time, and the video remains a, if not the, model for directors interested in how to present black female artists. Goude was free to reinvent and play with racial stereotypes because he and Jones resisted the standard narratives about her black female body. Jamaican-born and American-raised, Jones took from black culture and white culture all that she needed to express how she felt about race and gender. None of the seven directors who collaborated on the "Lemonade" video album could have done the work without him. If you want to see where the video for "Hold Up" was born, take a look at Goude's 2007 commercial for the perfume Covet, in which Sarah Jessica Parker, dressed in a ball gown, smashes a window to get at her favorite fragrance. In the director Jonas Akerlund's visualization of "Hold Up," a yellow-gowned Beyoncé smashes car windows with a bat. "What's worse, looking jealous or crazy?" she asks in the song. "Or, like, being walked all over lately?"
The scholar bell hooks took exception to the video, writing:
In this scene, the goddess-like character of Beyoncé is sexualized along with her acts of emotional violence, like Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" she destroys with no shame. Among the many mixed messages embedded in Lemonade is this celebration of rage. Smug and smiling in her golden garb, Beyoncé is the embodiment of a fantastical female power, which is just that—pure fantasy. Images of female violence undercut a central message embedded in Lemonade that violence in all its forms, especially the violence of lies and betrayal, hurts.
Maybe. But the video for "Hold Up" is a performance about anger, just as ballads like "Sandcastles" are performances about love. ("Lemonade" is actually Beyoncé's warmest-sounding album.) Too often the works of black artists are conflated with the reality of their lives, rather than the grace of their imaginations: if you're black, you have to be "authentic."
Beyoncé plays into this tendency, sort of. The "Lemonade" film is set, at times, in New Orleans and is peopled with figures who are real, if distanced from reality by their fame, including the tennis star Serena Williams and the actresses Zendaya and Quvenzhané Wallis. But it is also studded with myths and fantasies—some inspired by feature films, such as Alan Parker's "Angel Heart" (1987), or by the science-fiction writings of Octavia Butler, which bring together time travel, race, and female bodies—which indicates that Beyoncé is interested in creative interpretation, too.
We live in a world where cultural simulacra are as real as reality. Onstage, Beyoncé was as real as she could be. But stadiums are a place for show, not creative nuance or personal revelation. As she performed her overlong set, filling the NRG with sound, it was impossible to tell whether her voice had changed or matured. She seemed constrained by the success of the "Lemonade" video, as well as by her other showstoppers from the past, and tried to "slay" with too many effects. Unlike Barbra Streisand, who plays similarly sized venues, or Prince (to whom Beyoncé paid tribute by piping in "Purple Rain" as a wall of purple light filled the stage), Beyoncé doesn't know how to build on the intimacy of a record by minimizing the dancers and the sets and simply standing still, the better to be seen.
Even so, for a time the "Formation" show is an appealing amalgamation of black and white, Creole and Negro styles: Badu and Betty Davis, another Southern-born truth-telling star, stand, so to speak, at one side of the stage, while the French-born Goude and Jean-Baptiste Mondino, who directed some of Madonna's videos in the nineties—another influence—occupy the other. But, by turning these artists' styles into spectacle, Beyoncé flattens the specificity of their approach, and politics quickly becomes a mere signifier in the show, instead of a point of interest or debate. During one song, the star sits in a chair holding spears, rather like Huey Newton in his famous Black Panther poster. Newton, too, was a showman. But that poster was produced to help support a struggling revolutionary movement, not to add to its subject's commercial success. Instead of diving deeper into her art, Beyoncé gives the world formulas.
In the meantime, "Lemonade" has become what she needed it to be: news, part of the national conversation, a validation of her status as a pop phenomenon. More important, it has lent her success to Tidal, her husband's music-streaming service, bringing the fledgling company more than a million new subscribers. ♦


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ROCHESTER, NY – Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is recalling approximately 1,125 pounds of marinated chicken products that were inadvertently produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel during a review of establishment records. The inspector found that the establishment changed their production schedule, producing these products outside the approved hours of operation.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
"The only reason this product is being recalled is because it was produced without the benefit of USDA inspection, not because any issue or defect was found in the product," says Jo Natale, vice president of media relations. Wegmans will place automated phone calls this morning to any customer who purchased the affected product.
The following products (and only these product) are subject to the recall:
Wegmans Italian Marinated Chicken Breast Cutlets, approximately 1 lb. pkg.
UPC begins with 2-00866 – ONLY product with a use-by date of 1/24/2016.
Wegmans Brown Sugar Barbecue Seasoned Chicken Breast Cutlet, approximately 1 lb.
UPC begins with 2-00949 – ONLY product with a use-by date of 1/15/2016.
Wegmans Ready To Cook Garlic & Fennel Seasoned Whole Roasting Chicken, approximately 3 lbs.
UPC begins with 2-03354 – ONLY product with a use-by date of 1/13/2016.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number "EST. or P-7567" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution and retail locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the store for a full refund.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify theircustomers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers with questions about the recall should call Wegmans Consumer Affairs Department at 1-(800)-934-6267, ext. 4760.