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The month of May can easily be considered the perfect time of year to visit most tourist attractions; the spring break crowds are long gone, and the summer rush isn't under way yet. It's the sweet spot where guests can enjoy the sunshine but not the brutal heat of summer as well as navigate through the parks without battling peak season crowds. If you're preparing for a trip to Florida's famous travel spots, here are some things that may help guide your planning process.
What's New
- The Incredibles dance party in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom ended on April 30th, but is being replaced by a Mr. Incredible meet and greet from May 1-18 until the replacement event Cosmic Dance Party begins
- "Happily Ever After" premieres at Magic Kingdom on May 12. The new nighttime spectacular will feature projection mapping technology, a new original score, fresh animation, and thrilling pyrotecnics and lasers. The show tells the story of Disney characters from Moana, Big Hero 6, Zootopia and more as they set out to pursue their dreams.
- The grand opening for Universal's water theme park Volcano Bay is May 25.
- Pop, presented by SeaWorld and Bubble Legendary, is a brand new show starring bubble master Fan Yang. Using only bubbles, Yang depicts the ocean's brilliance and the colorful life under the sea. The show officially opens on May 25.
- On May 26 Hollywood Studios will debut its summertime show The Music of Pixar Live! in the Theater of Stars. The limited-time concert series features music from popular Pixar films including Up, Cars, Toy Story and Finding Nemo played by a live orchestra. There will be stage appearances from familiar characters like Woody, The Incredibles, Mike & Sully, and more. The Beauty and the Beast show will continue to be held in the theater for morning and early afternoon shows.
- Guests can purchase for the Music of Pixar dining packages or Music of Pixar + Fantastmic combo dining packages that include guaranteed seats at your preferred showtime and a meal at Hollywood & Vine, Mama Melrose's or The Hollywood Brown Derby. Make your reservations online or call (407)WDW-DINE.
- Pandora opens at Animal Kingdom on May 27. The addition of this new land has led to some changes in FastPass reservations for Animal Kingdom. You can find out more about the reservation process here.
- Typhoon Lagoon has a new raft ride called Miss Adventure falls, guaranteed to be fun for the whole family!
Closed Attractions
- The Tiger portion of Animal Kingdom's Maharajah Jungle Trek is closed to public until May 5 for refurbishments. The rest of the Jungle Trek exhibit is operating normally.
- Typhoon Lagoon will be closed to the public for two days, May 15 & 16 for maintenance. It will reopen to guests on May 17.
- The Walt Disney World Monorail system will be modified slightly on May 16,17,23, and 24. On these days, the Resort Monorail will not service The Contemporary or the Transportation & Ticket Center. The Express Monorail will service the Contemporary in addition to its regular stops at the TTC and Magic Kingdom.
- Magic Kingdom's Prince Charming Carousel is closed until May 18
- Stitch's Great Escape reopens for the summer on May 28th at Magic Kingdom.
- The Hall of Presidents attraction at Magic Kingdom is closed for updates until June 3.
- SeaWorld's Kraken is currently closed until June, when the ride will reopen with virtual reality features added.
- Portobello Italian Trattoria at Disney Springs is now closed and will reopen as a brand new Italian restaurant in Fall 2017.
Special Events
- Epcot's Flower and Garden Fest is going on until May 29,and it's included with park admission.
- Lego Star Wars Weekends at LEGOLAND will take place on May 6-7, and May 13-14. Get all the details for these highly anticipated weekends here.
- Busch Gardens is hosting two Sesame Street Kids' Weekends in May. During Rubber Duckie Weekend May 6 – 7, young guests can help Ernie find his missing rubber duckie during an exciting scavenger hunt. On May 13-14 join Cookie Monster in celebrating Cookie Monster Weekend, complete with special treats from Busch Gardens and TG Lee. Both weekends will offer other special activities from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. each day including character parades every hour, craft stations, and dance parties.
The end of May also brings the beginning of summer season. Peak season officially begins May 26th, which typically means higher prices for park tickets and hotel reservations. You can browse discount tickets for theme parks and other attractions on blog.tickets2you.com.

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Forest School is led by Helen Stringfellow and the Forest School team: Paul Hemmings (our site manager), Lisa Murphy and parent volunteers. 32 children are chosen each term over the 6 terms of the year enabling all children to take part at least once during the year. They visit our marsh once a week and work together learning new skills. These include: using tools to do green woodworking to make name disks and charcoal pencils, learning how to lay and light fires to make charcoal, boil water and cook on, planting willow whips for future green woodworking resources, as well as bird watching and identification with a local bird enthusiast.
We have strong links with local secondary schools and FLESS who send pupils to volunteer alongside our committed team. The school is based on a Bronze Age heritage site and Forest School honours this history through its choice of activities.
Children and adults alike have made new connections with nature and the outdoor environment; visiting the marsh each week for a sustained period of time, whatever the weather, is challenging, character building and fun! They can experience working in sub-zero temperatures, warm sun, howling wind and knee deep mud, however the enthusiasm and enjoyment of the group never wanes.
History of Forest Schools:
The Forest School initiative originated in Sweden in the 1950s, it has since developed throughout Scandinavian and European countries. In 1995 Bridgwater College in Somerset, introduced Forest Schools to the UK.
Ethos of Forest Schools:
The ethos of Forest schools is based on developing self-esteem, confidence, independence and responsibility in children of all ages and ability. It is achieved through inspirational, stimulating, hands –on, outdoor experiences in an outdoor environment, using tools and natural resources to bring learning to life.
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There is now an increasing body of evidence to show that Forest School experiences enhance all areas of children's development.
The Forest Schools Programme aims to provide a variety of stimulating activities, that allow the children to take managed risk and use tools they would not normally have access to. At West Rise's Forest School we offer a wide range of activities and experiences for the children; these can also incorporate a topic related focus, where
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When selling your home, you want to present it in the best possible light, but that may not always be possible if it's
vacant. With the help of some simple staging techniques, you can help buyers envision how they might live in your home, and that can entice them to make an offer. Experts say vacant homes can benefit greatly with fairly minimal staging. By strategically placing greenery, furniture and accent pieces, buyers may not notice a home's imperfections, like cracks in the walls or scuff marks on the floor.
Staging also exhibits creative uses of space, especially for small or oddly shaped rooms. If a bedroom seems too small to hold a complete bedroom set, for example, staging it with furniture that fits can help buyers see the room's potential.
Whether distressed or non-distressed, many homes may need basic prep work or repairs. A professional cleaning crew can clean the home thoroughly, inside and out. If the hardwood floors need work, they can be refinished, while the carpet can be deep-cleaned or replaced.
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hu7ch posted a topic in X-CarsHi so I bought the xtr2 in the picture below just after Christmas, it came needing a lot of putting back together and it's about ready to go for its MOT I have 1 bracket left and can't figure out where it goes, it looks like it could be a bodywork support from somewhere. Does anyone have a idea ?
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Truly Skint posted a topic in Tech TalkMorning I bought a very nice Wunoff exhaust for the Westfield however after 12 months or so, a crack has developed between the inlet pipe and the can. When I bought it, they gave me a support ring to put at the front end of the can but when we looked at it, we foolishly didn't think it was necessary to install. Anyway, I now have an undriveable car and am planning to pop it back into Wunoff when next in area.....so QUESTIONS: 1. Does anyone know of anywhere in the Midlands (I live in (Stourbridge) who would be able to effect a good repair for me 2. Has anyone else had to fit a second


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The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has appointed 29-year-old Nicholas Carter as Principal Conductor – the first time an Australian has been appointed to lead a major Australian orchestra for nearly 30 years.
From 2016, Mr Carter will head a new artistic leadership team that includes two outstanding international artists: the renowned British conductor, Jeffrey Tate, as Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Adviser; and living musical legend – conductor, violinist, violist and teacher – Pinchas Zukerman, as Artist-in-Association.
ASO Managing Director, Vincent Ciccarello, said the appointment of the new artistic leadership team was a clear demonstration of the ASO's self-belief, confidence and optimism; and its ambition to gain greater recognition on the international stage. "This announcement is an exciting moment in the life of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and in the cultural life of Australia," Mr Ciccarello said.
"The appointment of a new artistic leadership team is a statement of our belief in the future of the ASO: a future of discovery and adventure that is grounded in and respectful of tradition and our history – appropriate given we celebrate our 80th anniversary next year," he said.
Nicholas, together with Sydney Symphony Orchestra's newly appointed Assistant Conductor Toby Thatcher, is a graduate of the Symphony Australia Conductor Development program, which is supported by all six of the Australian symphony orchestras.


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Overview The collection contains correspondence, journals and other writings, business and legal papers, and miscellaneous items of the Ferris family of Wilmington, Delaware, a prominent Quaker family. Of particular note are the correspondence and writings of Benjamin Ferris concerning the Separation in the Society of Friends, as well as the journals and diaries of Anna M. Ferris, David Ferris, Matilda Ferris, Benjamin Ferris, and Henry Ferris. Correspondents include William Lloyd Garrison, William...
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Unions seek to give a voice to live-in maids and others without rights or representation
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Live-in housekeepers work in isolation, putting them at risk of mistreatment by their employers.
DOMESTIC employees and workers in small household businesses face unique risks - with housekeepers, live-in maids, home security guards and other such workers subject to mistreatment by their employers - so trade unions are now opening the door to looking into complaints from these non-union workers.
Rong Chhun, president of the Cambodian Independent Teachers Association, told Work Week that his union is willing to investigate complaints from otherwise unrepresented workers who are employed as maids, in restaurants and hotels, on rubber plantations and as construction labourers.
"The labour law is supposed to be applied to all types of workers, including housekeepers, waiters and low-skilled labourers," Rong Chhun said.
Long hours, low pay
Thousands work in jobs that are largely unregulated and un-represented by unions, many facing long work hours and difficult circumstances.
Sok Chea, a 17-year-old from Kampot province, got a job as a dishwasher at a Daun Penh district restaurant a year ago.
"I work from 6am to 6 pm, but I don't have any overtime pay, just three breaks for breakfast, lunch and dinner," said Sok Chea.
She earns 160,000 riels (US$39) a month and sleeps in a room with her co-workers, many of them male.
"I am worried that I may be raped," she said.
"I have no separate room, no door I can lock. We all sleep together with boys and girls mixed in one room."
Penh Chanthea, 23, of Svay Rieng province, has been working as a live-in maid for over two years and earns only US$15 per month, plus room and board.
She gets up at 4:30am every morning to begin cleaning the house and to go to the market.
"I have to get my boss's son's clothes ready for school and then clean four rooms," she said.
"I'm always out of breath," Penh Chanthea said.
She said she is sometimes accused of being careless if something goes wrong around the house or the homeowner's son is hurt.
"I am not angry with my boss, but they blame me because they want me to be correct and quick with my work," she said.
"[But] for my work, I never really end up with anything at the end of the month because, whenever my parents phone my boss needing money, I get the money from my boss to send to them," she said.
"Mostly, I get all my salary paid up during public holidays such as Khmer New Year and P'Chum Ben because it is my holiday when I can go to my home province twice a year."
Chea Mony, president of Free Trade Union (FTU), said live-in housekeepers were, like garment makers, at particular risk to working for long hours at low pay but, unlike garment workers, enjoyed no union protection.
Seeking fairness
"These employees are at high risk ... and are working without contracts," said Chea Mony.
Average salaries for live-in domestic workers were only about 100,000 riels a month.
Chea Mony said the FTU would like to see the Ministry of Labour treat domestic workers the same as workers in the garment sector, with work hours of no more than eight hours a day.
"If garment workers are able to collectively demand wage increases, housekeepers and construction workers should be able to as well," said Rong Chhun.
"We are working to accept any complaints from housekeepers who face mistreatment from their employers at home. This is an issue of concern for both the ministry and unions to study properly and sort out."
Oum Mean, secretary of state in the Ministry of Labour, said unions needed to be aware that the Kingdom's labour law did not apply to all types of workers.
"They [unions] should look in to the labour law again.... It doesn't apply to housekeepers because they are working outside of the system," Oum Mean said.
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"I think that housekeepers or maids who are working with individual families are not as big a problem as in other countries because many employers hire their own relatives," he added.
Kang Chandararot, director of the Cambodia Institute for Development Study, said employment as domestic workers offered basic jobs to the poor and those with low educational levels.
These jobs were not significant in the general economy but needed to be addressed as a social issue, he said.
Domestic work can carry more risks than factory jobs, but with no rights, no skills development, no chances to increase one's knowledge and very low wages, Kang Chandararot noted.
"I think that to protect them, we should have a law stating their working conditions and setting a minimum wage."
Meanwhile, some restaurant workers expressed satisfaction with their jobs.
Touch Tean, 22, who has seven brothers and sisters to help support in Prey Veng, works as a waiter at Mlop Mean, near Phsar Kapko market.
He says he earns $40 per month plus meals and said he was happy with his job.
"I think this job is fair for me because I only went to school through the fifth grade," he said.


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Eleven philanthropists spoke with the Post's Tom Heath regarding how much they have given in the past year, and their strategy for giving.
Jeffrey Slavin is the mayor of Somerset and second-generation leader of the Sanford and Doris Slavin Foundation
Ballpark, how much do you give?Last year, through our family foundation, we donated more than $180,000 to roughly two dozen nonprofit organizations that provide services to Montgomery County residents.
Has the focus of your philanthropy changed since the recession?
The safety net is essential. So are the arts — which are often the first thing to get cut. Many people don't think about the fact that the arts are part of the safety net, helping to educate and empower young people.
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We focus on Montgomery County. Beyond that, I look for organizations that are strong and well-managed, with dynamic staff, engaged board members and motivated volunteers.
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Tackle it, move on: published data
Since February 2010 (when we started counting) over 42,000 visitors have clicked to say they have tackled their problem and moved on, and we've published some of the findings from these data here
Launched at the turn of the millennium, embarrassingproblems.com is the first embarrassment-busting health website in the world, and now we have shown that online health information can contribute to the resolution of embarrassing medical problems.
embarrassingproblems.com is the only health site to measure problems tackled (over 42,000 and climbing), thanks to the thousands of you who 'Tell us your thoughts' at the bottom of each problem page.
Our doctors and editors combine their expertise with visitor insights and goodwill to deliver the shortest most relevant reads, so that you are more likely to take the next – or all important first – step: chillaxing and being happy as you are, visiting your pharmacist, or booking that doctor's appointment.
Our data show that some of your problems are easy to fix and some are really tough. We aim to get much better at helping you to tackle the challenging ones and move on.
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Justin Bartha and Andrew Rannells are a great couple on THE NEW NORMAL, but the show needs to focus more on what their lives were like before they were trying to have a baby. Maybe some flashbacks to times past would help viewers identify with their relationship. I have watched 3 episodes and I still don't feel that I know them very well. Don't get me wrong. I am very happy to see a loving gay couple on network TV. To make this show succeed, though, it will be necessary to tell the audience more about them, like MAD ABOUT YOU did with Jamie and Paul Buckman.
The show makes me think about the lack of openly gay characters on television when I was growing up. My earliest memory of gay characters with whom I could identify was when NET (later PBS) ran THE CHILDRENS HOUR (with Shirley MacLaine and Audrey Hepburn) one Sunday night. There were no other such TV characters I remember seeing until 1977 when SOAP first aired with Billy Crystal as Jodie Dallas and (for 10 episodes) Randee Heller as Alice, the lesbian Jodie stopped from jumping off a bridge. There were no openly gay TV personalities. I loved Paul Lynde and Lily Tomlin, but had no idea they were gay.
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When a historic blizzard swept Saudi Arabia last week, residents reveled in the snow, creating Saudi-style sculptures.
A flurry of photos on social media show frosty camels, snow sheikhs adorned with red-and-white headdresses, and snow women wearing black veils concealing their frosty faces.
Sheikh Mohammed Saleh Munajjid, a prominent Saudi cleric, wasn't amused. He issued a fatwa, or religious ruling, against such sculptures, suggesting instead "lifeless" forms such as boats and fruits.
He based his ruling on Islam's historic stance against the worshipping of "images of animated life painted by hand, carved in wood or copper," reminding followers that in pre-Islamic times "infidels" would worship statues they fashioned out of dates.
Sheikh Munajjid's edict met with such a backlash on social media, however, that he was forced to climb down late Monday. He conceded that snow sculptures outlining the bodies of humans or animals were acceptable as long as they remain "without the clear landmarks of a face such as an eye, a nose or a mouth," similar to scarecrows.
While social media has been blamed for a proliferation of questionable fatwas, which can propel an imam from obscurity to overnight celebrity, the reverse is also true: Millions of Muslims across the world can instantly critique the credentials and jurisprudence behind each imam's fatwa.
This online interaction reflects the Islamic principle of ijma, or consensus, on religious edicts, under which public opinion is able to cast off weak or impractical fatwas.
Last May, Saudi cleric Abdullah Swuailem issued an edict forbidding travel to non-Muslim states except "in extreme necessity," adding that "whoever dies in the land of infidelity could go to hell." The previous year, Dubai's Department of Islamic Affairs said husbands could divorce their wives via text message. Both edicts met a backlash and were disregarded.
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By Linda Matchan, Globe Staff, 6/8/1992
More than 50 men and women have identified themselves as victims of the former priest, and have described an assortment of lurid offenses, ranging from fondling to masturbation to sex games to rape. For some, it was a one- time assault that was over in seconds. For others, the molestations and rapes allegedly recurred -- in some cases, numerous times.
No matter what the nature of the alleged encounters, many accusers who are now, 30 years later, in their 30s and 40s say their lives have been profoundly changed by abuse at the hands of the former priest. Before Porter left the priesthood, he was transferred twice within the Fall River Diocese. Now living in Minnesota, he is married with four children.
In tape-recorded conversations with one of his accusers, a man identified as Porter has admitted that he molested a number of boys and girls while a priest in Massachusetts. Porter has declined Globe requests for an interview. Cardinal Bernard Law has asserted that the alleged abuse is an "aberrant act" and has decried news coverage of the matter, saying the news media have "covered this story irresponsibly to paint all the clergy in a negative way."
Many of those who allege they were Porter's victims in Massachusetts live outwardly successful professional and personal lives. But they acknowledge certain common struggles they attribute to their alleged encounters with the former priest, who they assert provided a horrifying sexual initiation for them at a vulnerable stage of their lives. Many of the victims -- most of whom were male -- said the experience destroyed their faith in the Catholic church.
Many speak of tortured childhoods with lingering guilt for the sin of having sex with a priest, whom they had been taught to believe was God's emissary on earth. Some describe problems with substance abuse, sexual difficulties, hospitalizations, broken marriages and suicide attempts. Some who allege sexual abuse by Porter report less dramatic effects but believe that their experience affected their ability to trust other adults, particularly those in positions of authority; others say that it affected career choices and work styles.
"A lot have become workaholics and perfectionists, as though trying to protect themselves from having something ever happen to them again," said Frank Fitzpatrick, a Cranston, R.I., private investigator, who said he was molested at age 12 by Porter. Fitzpatrick became obsessed with the alleged molestations by Porter and, using his professional skills, tracked down Porter in Minnesota and said he spoke to him by telephone.
"Many of us have been successful in our chosen careers," said a man from North Attleborough who was one of the nine men and women who were first to come forward publicly last month to tell of the alleged assaults. "But one thing it's fair to say is that the struggle, the anger, the pain, the frustration may well have curtailed some people's potential. It's something we'll never know."
Following are the stories of four of Porter's accusers.
Joe, 37, will never know to what extent his problems started with the sexual assaults, although he contends there is a strong connection.
This he does know: Until he was 12, he led "a very normal, happy childhood," an observation corroborated by his mother. He went fishing with his father, played Little League, had lots of buddies. "I felt safe," he said, "up until what happened."
He said he became involved with Porter in 1967 after a friend introduced them at a public beach near Joe's home. The former priest sat down on his beach blanket, Joe said, and put his hand down his swimsuit.
"That was my first sexual rendezvous," he said sardonically. Three more alleged incidents followed: once when Porter invited Joe into the basement of St. James Church, undressed him and ejaculated against his buttocks; once when he forced him to perform oral sex in his car; and once when he came to Joe's home to visit his family, asked to see Joe in his bedroom and forced the boy to massage him even as his parents sat in the kitchen of their small bungalow.
He said it was not just the sex that distressed him, but the guilt of what later followed. When Porter left St. James Church under mysterious circumstances in 1967, Joe was told by his family that Porter had suffered a nervous breakdown. Applying a 12-year-old's logic to the circumstances, Joe concluded that he himself was a sinner.
"I not only had sex with a priest, but I caused him to have a nervous breakdown," Joe said. "This was the guilt, the shame, the fear I'd burn in hell. I thought that I must deserve it. Why would God do this if I didn't deserve it?"
He told nobody about his fears, and slipped gradually into depression. His school grades deteriorated and attendance became erratic. He began using marijuana and hallucinogens, sometimes in combination with alcohol, because they "numbed the pain." He secluded himself in his parents' basement and exhibited "self-destructive behavior," punching out windows and displaying a hair-trigger temper.
In his senior year of high school, he finally told his parents about the alleged abuse by Porter and they encouraged him to get psychiatric help. But he rarely strayed far from his parents' basement and with the exception of the brief period between the ages of 19 and 22, when he held a steady job, played in a band and had a girlfriend, his life history has been marked by what he terms "a long, uphill battle." He has been hospitalized eight times for his depressive and phobic disorders.
He has lived since 1987 at a treatment center for emotionally disturbed people, and feels he is finally making progress with some of his problems, though he believes "I will be on medication for the rest of my life, and I'll be paranoid the rest of my life." He added: "I don't think I'll ever step foot in a church again."
A question that plagues him is how different his life would have been had Porter not stepped onto that beach. "Maybe I'd be borderline today," he said. "But one thing for sure, he kicked it off." He said he is telling his story because he wants an apology from the church and to make sure Porter is prosecuted.
"He made me hide all these years," said Joe. "Now it's his turn to hide."
He used to think it never affected him, even though he has retained vivid memories of the three occasions on which Father Porter allegedly molested him when he was a 10-year-old altar boy and student at St. Mary's Church and Grammar School in North Attleborough.
He remembers the priest's charisma, the way he boasted to children about his athletic prowess, and his yellow fingers because he "smoked like a fiend." He remembers the precise shade of red and the texture of the rug that he lay upon in the church office when he was wrestled to the ground, and the "forceful" way in which Porter allegedly held his hands behind his back and raped him.
He remembers being confused about what had happened and feeling as though he were to blame. After all, he reasoned, he allowed himself to be molested on three occasions. He also recalls being puzzled that no one attempted to stop Porter. He distinctly remembers that, at one point, the local pastor was "knocking on the door and saying 'I told you not to be in there with kids.' "
Until recently, he never felt the experience impacted on the quality of his life. He has married, has two children, and a rewarding career. But 32 years later, the social worker says he views it all differently. "What happened to me has affected every aspect of my life, in my judgment," said the man, who has asked that his name not been used.
About two years ago, he began receiving therapy because he was having difficulty at work, becoming "enraged . . . when rules weren't followed or someone was getting around the rules." He was having problems in his marriage.
Today, he attributes these problems to his alleged encounters with Porter and describes, above all, a feeling of betrayal by the priest.
There is anger in his voice when he talks about how "infuriated" he is today that he has not "seen any contrition on the part of the church." Indeed, he is livid about a letter he received last September from Cardinal Bernard Law. He had written to the cardinal to ask for a personal meeting and to say he believed the church had an obligation to pay for victims' treatment. But in a return letter dated Sept. 5, 1991, the cardinal replied that North Attleborough "is not within the Archdiocese of Boston but rather in the Diocese of Fall River."
"It would be more much appropriate" the cardinal wrote, if the man contacted authorities there.
"Am I shattered? No," he said. "Have I been affected? Profoundly, in the quality of my life. I lost my religion, faith, and ability to trust adults and institutions." Now, he said, that trust is "hard-earned."
Judy White Mullett still cannot figure out why the nuns at St. Mary's School in North Attleborough never noticed that she and her girlfriend always "kept our rear ends to the wall" whenever Porter was in the same room. "He was always rubbing us. We would stand up against the wall whenever we saw him coming."
She, like others in the parish, had mixed feelings about the priest. He was "wonderful, and everyone loved him," she said. That's partly why, at the age of 10 or 11, she obligingly went along with him one day to the rectory, where he shocked her by inserting his fingers into her vagina.
She said she never "got in that position again," and never told her parents because "you just didn't in those days, especially in a Catholic place," and because Porter told her that she had done something wrong. "He told us we couldn't let anyone know because God would punish us if we did."
She did tell two girlfriends, though, because she knew that Porter "had gotten" them, too. But none of them really dwelled on it. "I guess we just lived with it," said Mullett, now the mother of two. "We all protected each other."
She said she moved out of North Attleborough after high school, and did not think much about the incident until she moved back to her hometown a few years ago when her 10-year marriage was failing. She was having "sexual problems," she said. Now that she has been in therapy, she is convinced that these problems were the emotional fallout from betrayal by her parish priest.
"I never thought about it until my marriage fell apart," said Mullett. "But if you can't trust your priest, who can you trust?"
Michael Vigorito, a North Attleborough dentist, prefers not to discuss the details of the alleged molestation that he said took place when he was in the sixth grade at St. Mary's School. He can remember two and "possibly more" vague episodes that did not involve intercourse and which he described as "in some ways, frightening." Even at the time, he wondered if they had really happened since it all seemed so strange and unreal. Though he had not had any formal sex education, he sensed it "wasn't right," but still it didn't add up. "We were brought up that the priests . . . were the next thing to God on earth."
Particularly odd was his recollection that Porter liked to molest groups of boys in a favored form of molestation he describes as "doggie humping. He'd get everyone wrestling -- 12-year-old boys like to wrestle. . . . When we'd look over, he'd be ejaculating." He added: "I know for a fact he got 50 percent of the kids in every class."
Yet when talk got around town that a local priest had been sexually abusing children and Vigorito's father asked him if he had been a victim, "I denied it," he said. "I was embarrassed. And in some way, I liked the man. Everyone would go nuts when he came. . . . He was like the Pied Piper."
Vigorito acknowledges he is still "sorting out" the effect the experience had on him. There are some consequences he feels are directly related. "As a young adult, I became very angry to feel I was taken advantage of. If I'd seen him again, I'd have knocked his teeth out." Even today, "When I feel that someone is backing me into a corner and I feel violated, emotionally or whatever, a tremendous rage sweeps inside me."
A few years ago, he suffered a depression related to other problems in his life, and he turned for help to a priest, because he felt he needed spiritual guidance. He said the priest "saved my life" by teaching him forgiveness. He asserts that he is not angry at Porter, nor does he seek revenge. "I realize he is a sick person."
But Vigorito has emerged from the experience committed to working with other accusers to bring about Porter's prosecution and to encourage church officials and others "to end this denial, admit mistakes and prevent this from ever happening again.
Last week, he wrote a letter to express his thoughts about the Porter affair. It was intended for "anybody who will listen."
"We cannot undo the past," he wrote, "but with cooperation, we will make positive changes to protect children and thereby salvage something decent from this tragedy. I hope that all who are suffering will one day find forgiveness in their hearts and peace in their minds."
This story ran in the Boston Globe on 6/8/1992.
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You should choose the correct size Swaddle UP™ or Swaddle UP 50/50™ based on their current weight, not their age or their length.
As tempting as it might be to buy a bigger size, unfortunately the answer is no. It is very important that you always purchase the correct size Swaddle UP™ for your baby, based on their current weight. If you use a Swaddle UP™ that is too big for your baby the neckline could be too loose, which can potentially be dangerous.
You should choose the correct size sleep bag based on your baby's weight & age.
In the Inventa Sleep Bag™ range there are two sizes available: 4-12 months (suitable for 6-9.5kg) & 12-36 months (suitable for 9.5-14.5kg).
In the Nuzzlin Sleep Bag™ range there are three sizes available: 4-12 months (suitable for 6-9.5kg), 12-18 months (suitable for 9.5-11kg) & 18-36 months (suitable for 11-14.5kg).
The TOG measurement, typically used in Europe, refers to the approximate warmth of the product by measuring the thermal insulation provided by its material. Basically the higher the TOG, the warmer the product.
TOG rating uses an ascending scale from cool & lightweight products at 0.2 TOG to warm & cozy products at 2.5 tog.
Check your baby regularly to ensure they do not overheat.
We recommend that you purchase at least two Swaddle UPs™ or Swaddle UP 50/50s™ in the appropriate size. If you own two then one can be in the wash while your baby is wearing the other one. It might even be helpful to consider having a third on hand to use in case of emergencies!
The Swaddle UP™ is made from a single layer of cotton (93%) & elastane (7%) fabric & is highly breathable.
The Swaddle UP™ Summer Lite is 30% lighter than the Original version of the Swaddle UP. It is perfect for those extra hot days & nights. The Swaddle UP™ Summer Lite is made from a finely woven, ultra-lite, single layer of cotton (97%) & elastane (3%) fabric that is highly breathable.
The Swaddle UP™ Organic is made from 95% cotton Global Organic Textile Standard and 5% elastine fabric.
The Swaddle UP™ Winter Warm features 100% natural bamboo quilting on the front of the garment for extra warmth. The body layer of the garment is made from cotton (97%) & elastane (3%) fabric.
The Swaddle UP™ Original, Organic & 50/50 are equivalent to approximately 1.0 TOG.
The Swaddle UP™ Summer Lite is equivalent to approximately 0.2 TOG.
The Swaddle UP™ Winter Warm is equivalent to approximately 2.5 TOG.
The Swaddle UP™ is unique because it allows your baby access to his or her hands for self-soothing. Some babies love to suck on their hands as they fall asleep- unfortunately this does mean that the 'wings' of the garment can get a little wet.
Parents should wash any garment, swaddle or wrap after use if it is soiled. The same applies to the Love To Swaddle UP™. We recommend purchasing more than one so that you always have a clean Swaddle UP while one is in the wash.
No, it is not recommend that babies are wrapped or swaddled in any way while in a car restraint.
Our Swaddle UP™ and Swaddle UP 50/50™ are both certified and approved by the International Hip Displaysia Institute. Your baby's natural, safe sleep position is with their legs splayed in a frog-like position. The Swaddle UP™ allows your baby to sleep in this position without restriction.
Yes, this is actually the best time to start. If your baby weighs between 3-6kg at birth, as most babies do, please choose the Swaddle UP™ in size Small.
If your baby is smaller & weighs between 2-3.2kg at birth please choose the Swaddle UP™ in size X Small.
We recommend that it is safest to avoid all loose blankets in the cot and instead add extra layers underneath your Swaddle UP™. Please refer to our guide on how to dress your baby.
If you do choose to use a blanket it is crucial that you follow SIDs and KIDs guidelines in relation to using blankets in the cot:
It's recommended that you follow First Candle guidelines in relation to using blankets in a crib. Do not put anything soft, loose or fluffy in your baby's sleep space. This includes pillows, blankets, comforters, soft or pillow-like bumpers, stuffed animals and other soft items. Use a sleep sack or other type sleeper instead of blankets to keep your baby warm and safe.
(Source: First Candle, 'Lifesaving Safe Sleep Practices')
It is not recommended to use a sleeping bag over a wrap or swaddle.
Overheating has been linked to SIDS so it is very important to ensure your baby does not overheat.
The Swaddle UP™ has been designed to eliminate multiple layers of wrapping.
The table below provides you with guidelines* around how to dress your baby based on the room temperature.
Please note: It is really important that you take into account all external factors when determining how to dress your baby, including the type of clothing that the baby has on, the babies general health and wellbeing, the temperature of the babies bedroom and if this may change throughout the night or day. All of these factors may vary in the same way as it does for adults.
The table provided should be used as a guide only & the carer needs to use their own discretion when dressing their baby for sleep time.
Irrespective of which swaddling method you use, you must stop swaddling your baby as soon as he or she starts to show signs of being able to roll over independently. At this time, you must transition your baby out of swaddling into 'arms free' sleeping.
Your baby's arms should not be restricted when they are able to roll over, this advice is the same for any form of swaddling you may be using. Around this time, you baby's startle reflex should have diminished.
The Swaddle UP 50/50™ is a great way to prepare your baby for the transition from being swaddled to 'arms free' independent sleep.
Every baby is different- some only take a couple of days to transition; some may take a little longer. It can be helpful to try starting your baby's transition during his or her day sleeps. Or perhaps try waiting until your baby is asleep before removing a 'wing' from your Swaddle UP 50/50 for the first time.


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PBS Teacher Line Revamps Technology Integration Courses with New Strategies to Build 21st Century Skills
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ARLINGTON, VA, April 19, 2012– With the rapid pace of technological change, educators are seeking professional learning experiences to help them stay current and develop critical teaching skills. PBS TeacherLine®, the premier provider of online professional development for preK-12 educators, has updated two more of its technology integration courses to address 21st century skills and incorporate the latest Web 2.0 tools. With these updates, nearly all of the PBS TeacherLine instructional technology courses now reflect the expanded role of technology in K-12 classrooms.
"Educators are frequently asked to incorporate technology and interactive components into their instruction, but oftentimes they lack the opportunities to develop skills mastery needed for teaching in technology-rich environments," said Kim Smith, Vice President, PBS Education. "These updated professional development courses provide educators with digital learning strategies and tools they can immediately apply in the classroom to increase student achievement."
PBS TeacherLine offers more than 80 online, facilitated courses in reading/language arts, mathematics, science, technology integration, instructional strategies, instructional technology and STEM. The courses are based on research-supported pedagogy, along with state and national education standards. Course enrollment for the May and June terms is now open, and courses start May 2 and June 20.
The recently updated technology integration courses include:
- TECH145: Teaching with WebQuests for Grades K-12 – Through the course, educators discover new Web resources that promote inquiry-oriented student learning and smart use of the Web for research and class assignments. Teachers explore WebQuests and learn to effectively integrate the latest Internet and Web 2.0 tools in the classroom. Learners design a WebQuest to enhance a classroom unit or curriculum area.
- TECH335: Publishing on the Web – Online publishing with and for today's students, known as the "iGeneration," is becoming an integral element of the classroom experience as digital media technologies have permeated Americans' personal and professional lives. The logistics of publishing on the Web are no longer a challenging process. The options and goals for publishing are limitless—tools that can create classroom Web sites, educational blogs, learning portals, wikis, and social media sites are easily accessible. The challenge for both teachers and students is to learn to use the Web wisely and meaningfully, and to be digitally literate. This course helps educators understand: the reasons for publishing on the Web and for developing a positive online presence; the methods and tools available for educational Web publishing; how to present content on the Web; the importance of following social media guidelines in schools; and the opportunity to publish online—both for students and educators—to grow academically and professionally.
For more information about PBS TeacherLine, to view the entire catalog of courses, or to enroll, visit www.pbs.org/teacherline.
About PBS TeacherLine
PBS TeacherLine is committed to helping teachers acquire the skills they need to prepare students for a successful future. PBS TeacherLine provides high-quality, affordable professional development for preK-12 educators through facilitated, online courses, collaborative learning communities, and exemplary Internet-based resources. Currently, more than 80 courses across multiple subject areas are offered. Teachers can earn continuing education units, professional development points, and graduate credits for course completion. The courses have been developed in conjunction with leading education organizations, including the Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), Concord Consortium, and International Society for Technology in Education. For more information, visit www.pbs.org/teacherline.
About PBS
PBS, with its nearly 360 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. Each month, PBS reaches nearly 123 million people through television and more than 21 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front-row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS' broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry's most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. PBS' premier children's TV programming and its website, pbskids.org,are parents' and teachers' most trusted partners in inspiring and nurturing curiosity and love of learning in children. More information about PBS is available at pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the Internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Pressroom on Twitter.
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E Ink the company best known for the e-paper display on your Kindle e-reader is making a serious play in China. The company is leveraging their Transcend Optronics subsidiary, which has doing business in China since 2002. The two sides have just signed a deal with Dalian DKE to bring down the manufacturing costs of e-paper in China.
Dalian DKE has already developed LCD panels and e-paper applications for industrial displays, smart power meters, smart labels and home-automating devices. E Ink will lend the assist with their technical knowledge and help DKE develop e-paper products and DKE will use its STN (super-twisted nematic)-TFT manufacturing equipment to produce segmented e-paper modules which will be more competitive in price than e-paper modules based on active matrix TFT backplanes. DKE will also promote STN-based e-paper modules in place of STN-LCD displays.
Michael Kozlowski is the Editor in Chief of Good e-Reader. He has been writing about audiobooks and e-readers for the past ten years. His articles have been picked up by major and local news sources and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times.


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I don't have much to report in this post. A lot of family was in town over the weekend for Passover and we only managed to get out a little late morning on Saturday (April 19th). The herping was a little disappointing; we hit the brown snake hot spots and some other prospective sites and we only found redback salamanders (Plethodon cinereus). I know, redbacks are beautiful salamanders, and I do like looking at them, but after a spring of finding them under every board and log, seeing more redbacks is kind of like finding robins on your front lawn.
The weather Saturday was particularly warm for this time of year, and maybe the snakes weren't tempted to come close to the surface. Also there's a chance the brown snakes (Storeria dekayi) haven't made it very far from the winter dens yet. Last, the
More interesting was that yesterday Scott and I got our venomous snake hunting licenses in the mail. The licenses entitle us to kill one timber rattler (Crotalus horridus) and one copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix). Don't worry, we're not planning to kill anything, but we decided to get the licenses just the same. For one, they lend us some legitimacy out in the field. If we're stopped by a conservation officer on a ridge somewhere upstate, we can demonstrate that we're part of a legal process and that we're not poachers. The other reason is that it makes us fees-paying members of the Fish and Boat Commission's public. State game agencies are designed to serve hunters and fishers, people who pay for licenses and then follow rules and regulations while out in the field. Now we're not just a couple guys flipping rocks; we've paid our share into the funds that maintain the natural resources we enjoy, and we can feel entitled to some respect from F&B. I don't mean to imply that we anticipate getting harassed by conservation officers (I've only met one and it went well – in New Jersey), but we're happy to have a little more standing with the bureaucracy that comes closest to managing herping.


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Ok, so unless you've been living under a rock for the past few days, you'll know that popular kids TV show Pokemon recently launched as an interactive app and the world has gone a little crazy for it.
I'm not even ashamed to say that I downloaded the app to see what the fuss was all about as soon as it went live on the App Store, and within minutes I was addicted.
Now one of the celebrated things about the game is that it encourages users to get off their bums and out and about in order to 'catch 'em all'… Unfortunately for me, I am pregnant and hot and uncomfortable and not really up for long walks chasing pretend creatures.
Has that stopped me from playing? Not at all… So here are my tips for playing the game without getting all active for other pregnant women, or you know, lazy people in general…
1. There are a surprising amount of Pokemon right on your doorstep, if you have the patience to keep checking the app. Sure, my doorstep seems to attract rats, bats and small birds (I told Ed we lived in a bad area), but if I catch enough of those small creatures, transfer them and power the remaining ones up, I can have some pretty alright Pokemon
2. If you want a bit of variety but can't be arsed to leave your sofa, use the incense to 'lure' wild Pokemon straight to your door… I did this twice tonight and caught that evil villain cat thing, some giant fish and a weird radish thing… So that was cool…
3. Use every small amount of walking you do each day to your advantage. I walk approximately 2 minutes to and from my car to work each day. This walk happens to take me by two Pokestops, hello new Pokeballs!
4. Want to catch more Pokemon/get more Pokeballs/generally feel involved without the exercise? Get in the car (as a passenger clearly, I'm not advocating the idiocy that is playing Pokemon Go and driving).
On our journey home from Ed's work today we drove past several Pokestops and I managed to pick up a dozen balls and an egg. I also got a really cool rock creature (that's what I'm calling it anyway). All from the comfort of my car. It's only really achievable if you're going fairly slow, which was ok for us as it was rush hour and we were driving by the beach during a heatwave, finding the silver lining to a traffic jam!
5. Use every social occasion where you do venture out of your house to your advantage. Dinner with your soon to be in-laws, make sure you check out the closest Pokestops (I got a little too excited when it turned out our meal was in a restaurant which was one!). Romantic date night, check there's no cool Pokemon before going in for that kiss, doing the school run? You never know where your next catch might be hiding!
Ed still hasn't downloaded the app (I'm absolutely sure he would be addicted if he did) and swears I'm a loser. I blame the generation gap. He is 9 years older than me and never watched Pokemon as a child. And when celebrities are even getting in on the act, it can't be that sad. Can it?!
P.S I'm writing this at around midnight in bed because it's too hot to sleep and I totally just heard some guy shout to his friend from outside the window, 'Oh my god I just caught a Squirtle' and I was laughing but also a little jealous he caught one of the cutest ones right by me!
Are you a lazy Pokemon go-er? Have any tips for a fellow exercise-phobe?


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Shipment trends show tape remained a key element of the growing storage landscape in 2016
SILICON VALLEY, CALIF. — (April 18, 2017) — The LTO Program Technology Provider Companies (TPCs)—Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and Quantum—today released their annual tape media shipment report, detailing quarterly and year-over-year shipments.
The report shows a record 96,000 petabytes1 (PB) of total compressed tape capacity shipped in 2016, an increase of 26.1 percent over the previous year. Greater LTO-7 tape technology density as well as the continuous growth in LTO-6 tape technology shipments were key contributors to this increase.
To help illustrate the monumental amount of tape capacity shipped in 2016, if you consider 1GB is equivalent to ~9 meters of books lined up on a shelf, a single PB would equal enough books to line a shelf stretching 9,144 kilometers long. To extend this analogy for a complete comparison, the amount of books required to represent 96,000PB of data could construct a ladder connecting Jupiter to the Sun with nearly 100 million kilometers of books to spare!
While the total compressed tape capacity grew dramatically in 2016, the total volume of tape cartridges shipped in 2016 remained flat over the previous year whereas hard disk drives (HDD) saw a decrease in unit sales of approximately 9.5 percent year-over-year2. This stability in tape cartridge shipments indicates that customers continue to rely on low-cost, high-density tape as part of their current data protection and retention strategies and evolving tape technologies are becoming attractive to new areas of the market.
"We're finding new areas of growth – especially in Digital Video Surveillance, High Performance Computing as well as Research and Education – so the news that more capacity is being shipped is no surprise," said Chris Powers, vice president HPE Storage. "This number will only continue to increase as more industries adopt LTO technology as a cost-effective and reliable storage solution for long term data archiving, and as the LTO technology roadmap moves forward."
The LTO Program continues to produce annual shipment reports for tape media and these are available for download from the LTO Program website, www.lto.org.
About Linear Tape-Open (LTO)
The LTO Ultrium format is a powerful, scalable, adaptable open tape format developed and continuously enhanced by technology providers Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), IBM Corporation and Quantum Corporation (and their predecessors) to help address the growing demands of data protection in the midrange to enterprise-class server environments. This ultra-high capacity generation of tape storage products is designed to deliver outstanding performance, capacity and reliability combining the advantages of linear multi-channel, bi-directional formats with enhancements in servo technology, data compression, track layout, and error correction.
The LTO Ultrium format has a well-defined roadmap for growth and scalability. The roadmap represents intentions and goals only and is subject to change or withdrawal. There is no guarantee that these goals will be achieved. The roadmap is intended to outline a general direction of technology and should not be relied upon in making a purchasing decision. Format compliance verification is vital to meet the free- interchange objectives that are at the core of the LTO Program. Ultrium tape mechanism and tape cartridge interchange specifications are available on a licensed basis. For additional information on the LTO Program, visit www.lto.org/trustlto and the LTO Program Web site at www.lto.org.
1 Assuming a 2.5:1 compression achieved with larger compression history buffer available beginning with LTO generation 6 drives.
2 Source: http://technologylogistics.guru/2017/03/global-hdd-shipments-in-2016-estimated-at-425-8-million- units/#
Note: Linear Tape-Open, LTO, the LTO logo, Ultrium, and the Ultrium logo are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and Quantum in the US and other countries.


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1: How to Monitor Windows Log Files with PowerShell on Monitis
Lately, Monitis has been blogging a series of 'how-to' posts on everything from working with VBScripts to 101 tips to MySQL tuning and optimization. Continuing that tradition, here's a short post on monitoring the content of log files with PowerShell on Monitis.
Using custom scripts, you can monitor not only numeric metrics but other kind of outcomes as well. This post goes over several examples.
2: More Innovation from Monitis: Smart Agent Perl Installer
We want to improve our monitoring tools constantly. That's why we're always posting about new ways to use Monitis or adding new features. This post is about the latest new feature we've added, the Monitis Agent Installer for Linux platforms — supported by Monitis Perl library v0.9.
3: Yesterday's Outage
On Wednesday our portal and dashboard went down for several hours, from about 10am to 4pm Pacific time due to a significant power outage at our Colo4 facility in Dallas, Texas. This is the first significant outage in our company's history. The good news is that even as the dashboard was inaccessible, monitoring from our global locations continued normally. The outage impacted our main infrastructure at that facility including our portal, dashboard, free service, load tester. We are planning to replicate our infrastructure so that our dashboard will always be accessible even in the most improbable scenarios.
4: Eight Free Tools Every Sysadmin Needs
This post goes over all the free tools offered by Monitis. We describe Mon.itor.us, our free website and server monitoring service, Instant Ping and Website Checks, our new Traceroute and Page Load tools, and three network calculators. Each of these tools is completely free and with the exception of Mon.itor.us, can be used without an account.