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Alice Bell recently did a very insightful article about the pros and cons of using humour in science, and referenced its growing popularity in online articles and blogs. Whether a cause or effect, the success of Robin Ince and colleagues reveals that combining science and comedy is becoming increasingly popular practice.
But how does one go about introducing science into comedy, rather than the other way round? And what do non-London-based scientists do if they want some live comedy aimed at them? If they're desperate enough to trawl the internet for hours, they can contact me. As a recently qualified doctor of neuroscience who's also been a stand-up comedian for over five years, I've become something of a go-to guy for science conferences wanting a scientific comedy routine to round things off.
As someone experienced in both science and comedy but currently not employed by either, I'm always glad of the work. However, so rare is my background that I am often asked to make jokes about and poke fun at areas of science that I know little about, in front of people who are experts in it.
Preparing a routine about a field of study that isn't your own is fraught with unique challenges. Case in point: I was recently asked to perform at a conference of geneticists, meaning I had to do a 15 minute set about genetics. Although my studies crossed into genetics quite frequently, I've always found it very confusing. So confusing, in fact, that the original request for me to do the conference confused me.
I had appeared at another conference several months before, and afterwards I was approached by a female professor who asked: "Do you have any genetics material?" This isn't a typical post-gig question, so I wasn't expecting it. I genuinely thought she asked, "Do you have any genetic material?" This alarmed me somewhat; I'm not at the level where I've been asked for my autograph yet, so for an unknown person to ask for a sample of my DNA for whatever reason was unprecedented. And terrifying. However, as a scientist, I felt compelled to be accurate. I told her yes, I do have genetic material (14.5 stone of it at last count, more if you include the leather in my belt).
"Would you come and give us some at a conference in a few months?" was the even more unnerving follow-up question. I was struck with visions of me repeatedly swabbing myself and passing them. An unpleasant prospect, but out of all the methods I could think of to "donate" genetic material it was the most socially acceptable.
Luckily, at this point I realised what she was asking, so agreed to perform at the conference, and prepare some "genetics and general science jokes". Trying to write jokes about science is, to me at least, a difficult task. Jokes and science are logically opposite in their purpose, so my efforts to combine them, even at a basic and familiar level, gave questionable results. For example:
- "Knock, knock" "Who's there?" "A disembodied kidney" "You taking the piss?" "Not anymore"
- "Knock, knock" "Who's there?" "A logical paradox" "I'll be with you two minutes ago"
- "Doctor Doctor, I feel like a pair of curtains!" "Really? That's a previously unheard of psychological disorder, would you mind if I wrote a paper about this?"
- Two scientists walk into a bar. The first one hits his head. The second one does too, in order to verify his results.
- A horse walks into a bar, and the barman says, "Why the long face?" "Evolutionary selective pressures," replies the horse
As if two different species, the product of combining science and jokes is unnatural, and strangely sterile. I also refrained from using the obvious "what do you get if you cross a sheep with a kangaroo" joke in front of a gang of geneticists, because a) They may take the question literally, and b) It might give them ideas.
Genetics jokes are thin on the ground. Someone told me to take what jokes I have and recombine them, doubling my total. My friend Dave told me to just think of one joke and tell it over and over again, because geneticists should love "GAG repeats". I didn't understand the reference myself, though, but was assured it was funny.
Genetics jokes rarely feature in the mainstream. This may be because it's not a very well understood subject outside the lab; ask a typical person what a retrovirus is and they'll probably think of influenza in the 70s, or maybe some long-tailed protein wearing flairs and a tank-top. This ignorance may be due in part to the fact that for quite some time, as far as the media was concerned, genetics was the bad-boy of science; unleashing GM crops into the wild one minute, attempting to crack the human genome the next (in response to the latter, I'm sure I once heard someone say: "We should stop them! We're still using it!"). Then the particle physicists tried to rip a hole in the universe and took the heat off.
But the paranoia surrounding genetics still subsists, revealed recently by the furore surrounding cloned cows. People are still wary of cloning, perhaps understandably. My co-comic Dan Thomas mentioned someone he knows stating that they were scared of cloning, to which he replied: "That makes two of us," which didn't help matters.
The cloned cow "scandal" amused me greatly though. Firstly, the cows in question weren't clones, but the offspring of clones. If we were to suffer ill-effects from eating animals that were the combined DNA of two separate creatures, I'm sure we would have found out by now. And as far as I know, no beef-eating customer has complained of bizarre side effects, or even noticed. Admittedly, it would take an extremely sensitive palette to determine if a burger tasted "suspiciously similar" to one consumed the previous week.
There are several questions I would like to raise with the scaremongering papers regarding their coverage of this story.
- How exactly do pictures of "some cows" indicate they are derived from clone stock? Cows look fairly similar to each other at the best of times, and if anything the whole point of cloning means this aspect is emphasised
- How long before you find an individual who eats his body-weight in beef every week and suffers ill health, and tries to blame his condition on cloned meat? I know of several candidates already if you just want to get it over with
- Do you know how potatoes reproduce? A lot more of them are consumed than cows, are they exempt from risk for some reason? Or do you not eat vegetables yourselves, feeling it too similar to cannibalism for comfort?
With publicity like this, is it any wonder that genetics gets a bad rap? I've tried to redress the balance where I can. Every time I'm in a supermarket with an organic food section, I always ask where the GM food section is. I accidentally bought some organic ketchup once. Highly processed sugar-rich bright red condiment: just as nature intended.
Flippancy aside, the field of genetics is often much maligned, quite unfairly in my opinion. So, I felt it only fair to try and bring some levity to the subject. Despite my best efforts though, I couldn't come up with much, so after being announced as the final "speaker" of the conference, following a two hour discussion about how the impending budget cuts will impact on everyone's research (in fairness, I've had worse introductions), I explained to them how difficult it was to write a routine about genetics, raising the same issues as I've covered in this article.
Much to my surprise, they seemed to really enjoy it. This was probably due to the novelty factor, but it goes to show that, despite the stereotypical image, scientists enjoy laughing about themselves and their work as much as anyone else.
I don't know who it was, but a comedian I know once said: "Comedy is in the genes." Maybe so, but you have to dig damn hard to find it.
Dean Burnett is a doctor of neuroscience, co-founder of Skeptics in the Pub: Cardiff, organiser of numerous science and academic-themed comedy nights and regularly writes satirical and/or humorous pieces about scientific and sceptical issues at his blog, Science Digestive.


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"Granny, wanna see my new shoes?" and Laurie held her feet up so I could see the shiny shoes. The heel on those shoes looked like the end of my paring knife, with one exception, with that bit of rubber on the end.
"They're pretty, for sure, but how bout those feet of yours? Don't they hurt when you get tired?" I ask my Laurie, but she's still admirin' her shoes and movin' her legs from side to side so I can see them again.
"Sure they hurt, but I gotta be fashionable after all. This is what's in these days. Besides they make me look glamorous too, don't you think?"
Laurie she don't listen much cause she's just feelin' much too happy bout those shoes to pay attention. But those feet they tell the story bout much more than what she wears today and I tell her what I think and how life's much more than pretty shoes.
"Shoes are made for walkin' good, and if you can't do that in those type shoes, than soon you'll start feelin bad when your feet are gettin' hurt. That's how it works with shoes and feet and everything you do.
Pick the things that last awhile, that always will look good, that make you look and feel your best no matter where you are. That makes you feel all good inside, and the rest of you will too. Cause how you treat your body, what you eat and what you wear, will make a difference when you gets older. You hurt your body now, and one day it might hurt you back.
That's the way it works with everything. When you treat yourself and others as good, the good comes back to you. You treat your body with respect, and it will honor you. Your feet are like the foundation of anything that happens in your life. What you stand for, how you stand, and walk as well can bring a life that's just the fit for you."
My Laurie pouts a little, then looks up at me and says, "That whole speech because I showed you my pretty shoes today? That's weird, Granny, but know what? My Mama said you'd say that, cause she said the same thing too. I want to stand up straight and strong like you, but just today just let me dream about my pretty shoes."
Granny knows those dreams are something wonderful for my Laurie and that grandchild of my heart will never forget there's more to life than pretty shoes.

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Welcome to the latest edition of the 90210 Round Table!
As mentioned earlier today, we didn't love the show's latest episode and we'll explain why below.
But we always encourage feedback and disagreements, so please visit our 90210 forum or leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on various Round Table topics. Let's get right to them...
Is this the last we'll hear from Sasha?
BrendaLova: I'd have to think so. I just hope this storyline wasn't a means to create more tension between Debbie and Harry. How will Dixon react to the supposed miscarriage? I'm curious to find out.
The Real McKay: No way. That girl is nutso! I'm sure she'll weasel her way into Dixon's life again somehow. Sleep with one eye open, Debbie.
Wild4Wilds: Yes. But, according to various spoilers (sorry, I peeked!), it's not the last time Dixon will get involved with a cougar.
Is Ivy a welcome addition to the show?
BrendaLova: Not the way she's been introduced. Her relationship with Liam hasn't seem natural from the outset, as they immediately laid into each other, only to soon lay each other. A bit of character development first would have been nice.
The Real McKay: Definitely. Adrianna, Silver and Naomi are all sort of similar. It's nice to see a female jock on 90210.
Wild4Wilds: She is, but it's been a bit too much, too quickly. Ivy got more air time this week than Silver. That didn't feel right to me.
How will Jasper and Annie's relationship end?
BrendaLova: Annie is headed down a dark path and I don't see her recovering any time soon. I think she actually discovers Jasper's drug dealing, but ends up going along with it.
The Real McKay: Major jail time for one of them. Because Annie is a major - albeit annoying - character, I'm gonna go with Jasper.
Wild4Wilds: Hmmm... Jasper is a shady film buff and Annie is exploring a dark side. Two words: sex tape.
Offer some guidance to Adrianna.
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MONTREAL - On International Human Rights Day and the eve of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's first visit to Ottawa, the Canada Tibet Committee (in collaboration with Tibetan Youth Congress and Students for a Free Tibet) is calling upon Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin to include Tibet in their agenda for discussions with Wen. Hundreds of Tibetans and their Canadian supporters are holding a Tibet negotiations rally during Premier Wen's first official visit to Ottawa.
The recent renewal of direct contacts between representatives of the Dalaï Lama and Beijing has energized the Tibetan diaspora and its supporters. In Canada, 124 Members of Parliament have signed a letter in support of the "Tibet-China Negotiation Campaign." This initiative urges Canada's Prime Minister to serve as honest broker in the dialogue, which could be the forerunner of real negotiations on Tibet's future.
The Dalaï Lama, who visits Canada in April 2004, has reaffirmed his "middle-path" approach towards negotiations. Speaking in Italy last month, he emphasized his long-standing position not to seek independence for his homeland, but instead a genuine autonomy within the Chinese political system.
Despite the Dalaï Lama's assurances, Premier Wen Jiabao recently told the Washington Post that China is maintaining its standard preconditions for negotiations - namely that the Dalaï Lama renounce independence for both Tibet and Taiwan.
"We are asking the Prime Minister of Canada to use his positive relationship with China to eliminate obstacles and ease the current dialogue ahead towards negotiations without preconditions. We are not asking Canada to take a position on Tibet's political status," says Thubten Samdup, National President of the Canada Tibet Committee. "Canada is the perfect country to play such a crucial role on the Tibet issue."
Although Paul Martin is set to take office on December 12, the day after the Ottawa visit of Wen Jiabao, Tibetans say that he should state his support for negotiations on Tibet both publicly and in private talks with Chinese officials, in recognition of the growing consensus in the Canadian Parliament and public support.
"Paul Martin has said that Canadian foreign policy must always express the concerns of Canadians and Parliament must be the peoples' messenger to Ottawa," Samdup adds. "Parliament has sent a clear message on the Tibet issue. Now is the time to work together and take action."
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Every yard needs a discrete but accessible spot to store garbage bins, gardening equipment and landscaping materials. A locking shed offers protection, while a lattice corral or two easily hides a compost bin, trash cans or bags of mulch. In this yard, designer Virginia Rockwell used bamboo panels to camouflage the storage area.
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The one major accomplishment that Trump has managed to rack up is the number of protests that have taken place since he was selected by the Electoral College. Today it was climate change, but from the Women's March though today more people have participated in more different protests than any other President in my life time, which goes back to Harry Truman. There were more people involved in the civil rights marches and in the anti Vietnam marches, but those were singular issues. No President that I can think of has annoyed so many people for so many different reasons.
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The Big Dance. The Show. The Championship. The Final Showdown. The pinnacle of domestic Irish American Football.
Every team in the preseason believes they can make it, every coach and every player across the country aspires to lift that trophy in August. When it's all said and done, after all the heartbreak and close games, two teams square off in Tallaght Stadium for the right be called the best Football team on the island of Ireland.
Shamrock Bowl 32 was held August 19th between SBC South champions Dublin Rebels and the Cork Admirals. This season's third meeting between the two sides with both previous games being won by less than 7, nothing less than a close game could be expected.
A failed Admiral onside attempt provided the Rebel's possession for the game's opening drive. Lead by Quarterback Andrew Dennehy, in search of a historic 10th Shamrock Bowl victory, a feat not reached by any player, the Rebel offence had difficulty breaking through a hard-hitting aggressive Cork Defence, punting on their opening possession.
An energized and hungry Rebel Defence started the game with suffocating pocket pressure, forcing two incomplete passes to force a second put of the day. A good punt pinned the Rebels back to inside their own five yard line, a quick 3 and out meant punting this time from their own Endzone, a trend of Defence beginning to show through in the years biggest game.
Looking to get the days first first down, the Admirals looked to the air. Completing a pass over the middle to place the ball 10 yard from the Endzone and providing the afternoon's first Redzone visit. Instant pressure from LB Robert Smith shut down an initial rush attempt. Following a broken pocket and rolling to his left, Admirals QB Stephen Hayes lofted a ball to the back corner of the Endzone, hitting Simon O'Keefe, breaking the tie with 6, a missed extra point put the Admirals up by 6.
Looking to respond, the Rebels offense, featuring the first drive of the game from young QB Jack Fagan came out swinging for the fences. Fagan left his mark on the game immediately, reading the Defence and rattling off a trademark QB keeper, along with powerful running from one of a two-headed monster backfield, Pete McMahon, exemplified how dangerous they can be.
An unfortunate holding call denied a Rebel first down on third down, an incomplete pass brought the punt team onto the field, but the offence had a heartbeat now, and was not going to be kept down.
Incomplete passes and penalties forced by the Rebel Defence lead to a quick 3 & out and gave the ball back to the Rebels.
Marching down the field, with a healthy diet of running up the gut of the Defence, both Wellington Omorodion and McMahon gashing through Corks Defence, brought an end to the 1st quarter. However, a fumbled exchange and an incomplete pass forced the Rebels to attempt a field goal, which sailed left.
Untimely penalties forcing the ball backwards, coupled with a stalling aerial attack resulted in an interception from safety Keith Foster. The ball back with the Rebels, along with the game's momentum.
A holding penalty on the drive's first play set the offence back, and unable to recover lost yardage, punted to the visitors yet again.
In a matchup of the league's best Defenses, punting was common, shown yet again after the Rebels shutting down the Admirals run game. The Admirals would, in turn, return the favour. Stopping all attempts to gain positive yardage. A bobbled snap on the punt to cap off the drive put Cork in prime position to extend their lead.
Time running low in the first half, and reminiscent of their first score, a lofted pass from Hayes to the corner of the Endzone found its target, Jahn Dasini. A trick 2-point attempt failure to follow, the Admirals took advantage of the field position and extended their lead to 12 heading into the half.
A promising Admirals drive to open the third quarter was quickly snuffed out and possession was handed back to the Rebels offence. Penalties reversing any positive play on the ensuing drive lead to the familiar site of the punt team. The return put the Admirals offense into the Rebel half.
After getting the ball back through a once more unbending defensive effort, a long bomb to WR Cathal Keane to open the final quarter put the ball deep in the heart of Admiral territory, and the best opportunity of the day for the offence. A run from Omorodion and a footrace to the pylon later, and the Rebels have their first points of the day. A successful two-point conversion from Simon Mackey brought the score to 8-12 Admirals.
Momentum now fully with the "home" team, and another defensive stop to add to the tally, and the Rebels have the ball. Adhering to the classic, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it', QB Andy Dennehy tossed the ball to Omorodion again, weaving past defenders and putting everyone else in his rear view mirror the Rebels put points up again, and took the lead along with it, the 2-point attempt fell short, bringing the score to 14-12 Rebels.
A balanced approach to the offence from the Admirals, who now found themselves playing from behind for the first time, failed to score, turning the ball over on downs.
More penalties set the Rebel offence back, and with their heals getting closer to their own goal line, a trick punt on 3rd down was blocked, recovered by the Admiral Defence for a score, re-taking the lead, a failed 2-point attempt kept the gap at 4 points.
Needing a score late in the game, and marching down the field, the aggressive Cork Defence would show through once more, intercepting a pass.
Seeing the clock tick down, a defensive stop with under a minute left forced the Admirals to take a safety, cutting the gap to 2, and giving the ball back to the home team.
With over 50 yards to go to the Endzone, Cork prevented anything over the top, forcing a turnover on downs.
One kneel from the Cork QB ran the clock down and gave the Admirals their first ever Shamrock Bowl, winning by 2 points in a hard-fought battle.
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You might remember Emily's sudden need for the Birk. Soon after that post we went online to order our Birks, then we had shopper's anxiety and decided against them – it's quite a lot of money to spend on what might be only very cool for one summer. So we left it. Until we saw Charlie May in her Adidas slides and fell in love – we are now both proud owners of our own Adidas slides. And if they're only cool for one summer, it's ok, they weren't too pricey! The funny thing is, I used to have a pair of these when I was a teenager?!
So, how to wear them…
Slides are super versatile – they work equally well with laid-back boyfriend jeans, slick tailored trousers or a pretty skirt or dress. It's really what makes you feel comfortable. A tip: try to always keep your jeans rolled or trousers cropped so that you're showing a bit of ankle. And get a good pedicure 🙂
There are also a ton of different styles – single straps with buckles, two straps with buckles, one big strap, crossovers, white, black, leather, suede, metallic, stripes. Try a few on and go for the style that suits your feet the most. And you can find them pretty much anywhere: Green Cross, Woolworths, Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Cotton On, Mr Price, Truworths
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Dan "mrGR33N13" Colman is better known for his exploits on the live tournament circuit than for his online prowess. However, it was online that he initially made his fortune, primarily for his expertise in high stakes heads-up sit and gos where he was the first player ever to win $1,000,000 in hyper-turbo tournaments in a calendar year (he did it in 9 months).
Colman began playing poker as, by his own admission, he liked to gamble.After depositing on certain sports betting sites and losing most of the cash betting sports he would take what was left over and play poker. Always preferring the one-on-one format, and the "finality" of a heads-up tournament that was where he spent his time.
Colman says he saw success straight away, but being a gambler his bankroll management was non-existent and as soon as he had one buy-in for the next level he would up the stakes. One particualr session saw him go from low buy-in matches up to $5k matches and he ended the day up $50k, only to lose it all the next day. In fact Colman says he went broke more times than he can remember.
Luckily for him these were the days when grinding back up was relatively straightforward if you had the skill set and he always found his way back.
Colman says his outlook changed in 2013 after a lengthy 2-3 year ban from PokerStars for multi-accounting. When he was finally let back on he settled at $1k's becoming one of the biggest winning regs, and finding success at the $2k's and $5k's. During this time Colman also got a reputation as an impressive chat-box "trash talker". He explains that he tilts very easily and that by venting in chat he doesn't let the tilt affect his game.
If winning $1m in hyper-turbos in 2013 was impressive, what he managed in live tournaments in 2014 was simply spectacular.
After winning the €100k Super High Roller at the EPT Grand Final in Monaco for $2.2m he went on to win the $1m buy-in "Big One for One Drop" WSOP Bracelet and the staggering $15.3m prize money.
Colman caused something of a controversey after the One Drop win after refusing to engage the media, stating that he didn't want to promote a game which was generally of the detriment to those who play it. Although these are very likely his views, Colman also later explained that he had enjoyed the competition and the headss-up part of the match so much that the moment it was over that he felt a huge adrenaline dump and was actually feeling really down about the whole thing.
Just over a week later he won nearly $800k in an Aria $100k Super High Roller for finishing 3rd, then the next month he had back-to-back 7-figure scores; winning the €50k Super High Roller at EPT Barcelona for $1.1m, followed by winning the $5k Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open for $1.4 million just 10 days later. Just over a month later Colman won yet another high roller, earning $957k for winning the £60k WPT Alpha 8 tourney in London. In total he won over $22m in tournaments in 2014 alone.
Since 2014 Colman's appearance in live events have been sporadic as he chose to largely step away from the circuit. He still managed, however, to post over $1m in tourney cashes in 2015, 2016, and already in 2017. As of February 2017 Colman has live cashes in excess of $27m.
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I am so happy I interviewed Sam Rockwell at this year's Sundance for "Moon" and "The Wining Season". It's because of those two interviews (and a random meeting at the Park City Einstein's Bagels) that Sam remembered who I was when I ran into him backstage at this year's Comic-Con. So even though I wasn't scheduled to talk with him about "Iron Man 2", he asked his publicist to give me some time and that's why you can watch an exclusive interview with this great actor.
During the interview we talked about the critical and commercial success of "Moon", what was making "Iron Man 2" like, what can fans expect in the movie, and he reveals he still uses an acting coach to help him prepare for each role. If you're a fan of this great actor, I promise you'll love the interview! Take a look after the jump:
Finally, a BIG thank you to Sam Rockwell for giving me some of his time after a long day at Comic-Con.
Sam Rockwell
- He talks about the critical reception to Moon
- Did he know what he was getting into with Iron Man 2
- Is it nice to know how many people are going to see Iron Man 2
- Talks about how character and story are most important part of the film
- Talks about the differences between the comic book version of his character and the movie version
- Still has an acting coach. Talks about who he is and how long he's been working with him
- Talks about how he prepares for each movie role
- Why his character has a lollipop in the movie
- Did he go into any comic book stores since getting the part
- Talks about the other projects he has coming up.
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Every Two Minutes, Inc. Selected as Finalist for 2019 SXSW Pitch
Every Two Minutes, Inc. to showcase MySideKick in the Social & Culture category
Every Two Minutes, Inc was selected as a finalist in the Social & Culture category for the 11th annual SXSW Pitch®(formerly SXSW Accelerator).
SXSW Pitch is the marquee event of South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals (March 8-17, 2019) Entrepreneurship & Startup Track, where leading startups from around the world showcase some of the most impressive technology innovations to a panel of hand-picked judges and a live audience. Out of the more than 800 companies that applied to present at SXSW Pitch 2019, Every Two Minutes, Inc. was selected among the 50 finalists spanning 10 separate categories.
The two-day event will be held the first weekend of SXSW Conference & Festivals, Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, on the fourth floor of the Downtown Hilton Austin, Salon D/E. The event will then culminate with the 2019 SXSW Pitch Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening, March 10, where winning startups from each category and a Best in Show winner will be announced and honored.
SXSW Pitch will feature finalists across the following 10 categories: Artificial Intelligence, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Enterprise & Smart Data, Entertainment & Content, Health & Wearables, Hyper-Connected Communities, Social & Culture, Sports & Performance Data, and Transportation & Delivery.
Every Two Minutes, Inc. will present among four other companies in the Social & Culture category on March 9, 2019.
"For more than a decade, we've had the pleasure of watching the leading startups of today and tomorrow successfully capture the attention of investors, partners and prospective customers – giving innovative CEOs the added boost and confidence they sometimes need to exceed the goals they've set for themselves and their teams," said SXSW Pitch Event Producer Chris Valentine. "Of the 453 companies we've seen deliver their pitches on stage, 71 percent have gone on to secure funding, and 16 percent were acquired through 2018. We're both proud and excited about where our past finalists have gone and where this year's group is sure to go."
For more information about SXSW Pitch and to view the complete list of finalists, visit: https://www.sxsw.com/pitch
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About Every Two Minutes, Inc.
Every Two Minutes is a Benefit Corporation that creates programs utilizing next-generation technology to help eliminate gender-based violence. Their first product, MySideKick, is a completely web-based application that addresses all the issues of sexual violence, with a mobile interface to help better engage college students. They discovered 4 reasons why sexual violence is not properly being addressed on college campuses and created 7 powerful components to address and remedy these issues. For more information, please visit: https://mysidekickapp.io/
About SXSW
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event, an essential destination for global professionals, features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2019 will take place March 8-17.
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Cozy up to extra warmth with the Sunbeam® Channeled Microplush Heated Blanket so you can sleep warm and comfortably during colder winter nights.
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Get the warmth you need during the night while resting comfortably. This ultra-soft, microplush blanket gently wraps you in warmth with ThermoFine® technology to auto-adjust for consistent heat control and 10-heat settings. Digital Controller offers preheat setting to warm up cold sheets so you can slip into toasty comfort at bedtime. Also features auto-off for added peace of mind. Machine-washable and dryer-safe.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from Love the blanket, dislike immensely Sunbeam custom I love this blanket, kept me warm for several months. In January I became paralyzed and spent a long time in hospital and rehab. My husband decided to clean before I came home and accidentally/absent-minded threw out the cord, took him foreverto maybeadmit to. I just want to order a cord, something that I have found impossible. Called Sunbeam (after website was completely useless), got redirected to parts company. They could not help me because Sunbeam does not list part number for cord. So I have to toss out a perfect blanket, buy a new blanket. What a waist. I'm sure people in charge are the one shouting the loudest about global warming. I might be wrong, but if I'm right....probably am. Take care of your home first.
Date published: 2020-10-24
Rated 1 out of 5 by MichaelJ from Stops working after one month. Don't buy!!! I bought this product for obvious reasons. I was cold at night. Bought the red queen size blanket. Worked great for the first month. After that I had to turn it to high to feel any kind of heat. I'm currently under it, blanket on high and my feet are icicles. I even returned my first one and bought another because I thought it was defective. But no same thing. Garbage product.
Date published: 2019-03-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by In the cold in Virginia from Heat No More Two years ago I purchased a King Burgundy colored Microplush and a Sand colored twin Microplush.. The twin stopped working completely. The Kind only heats minimally from when I purchased it. As a long time sunbeam customer, I expected better quality and workmanship.
Date published: 2018-12-11
Rated 2 out of 5 by ColdinAR from Not Heating! I purchased this a month ago and the heat has diminished to almost nothing. I purchased a twin size and a queen in the same color. The color and quality of the product is good, but the performance is poor.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by Crazycatlady from Sucks It only gets hot on high on one side, the other side barley gets warm. Have only had it 2 and a half years and don't use it all of the time
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Rated 2 out of 5 by JackD from Heated blankets require replacement in a year. After several years of purchase and use I believe all heated blankets are created equal (or pretty much so...). The materials are different. But since I place my heated blankets in the middle of my bed linen, the material is well...immaterial (pun acknowledged). Over the years, I've bought top-of-the-line blankets, bottom-of-the-line blankets and many in between. No matter the price or material, they all slowly lose their ability to heat. After several months of use, the same warmth that required a low setting requires a high setting. After a year or so, it's time to buy a new heated blanket. Don't get me wrong... I'm a BIG fan of heated blankets. Just don't expect them to last much more than a year if used regularly.
Date published: 2019-07-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by Wildhorses60 from The perfect blanket Needed to replace my 12+ years Sunbeam electric blanket. It still worked, but I had purchased new sunbeam electric blankets for my boys a few years earlier and realized that my old one was not heating like it should. I am thrilled with my new one. Much softer than my old one and the preheat is awesome. Love the controls with the digital display and easy to use buttons.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by Tisha from Dosent work I bought this two months ago and it heated up great the first couple of times. Now not at all".
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A prodigious dragon, a loathsome three-foot king and a talking donkey that surpasses the tolerable level that one should be exposed to, recapitulates the journey Shrek took that changed the lives of an entire society. As an indirect effect, Shrek came to show that a single individual could overturn the authority of an empire. On a similar note, Spartacus, best known for his slave rebellion against the Romans, also changed the face of an empire by reversing the stratified structure and placing power into the hands of slaves. Although Spartacus did not have to conquer prodigious dragons or a loathsome three-foot king, his ability to eradicate the bonds of calamitous oppression in a society striped of authority can only inspire admiration.
The Roman Empire, during the conquest of the Mediterranean, became extremely dependant on the use of slaves because of its haphazard expansionistic policy that obtained a vast amount of territory.
To this day the total number of slaves in the Roman Empire is difficult to judge; estimates vary from two to four free men to every slave. (Spielvogel, pg.9) Slavery exemplified the inhumane violence at the heart of Rome's imperial system and slave resistance showed that Roman law and imperial authority did not go unchallenged. (Shaw, preface) Among all the slaves stood one man "that was a champion of the masses and leader of the one genuine social revolution in Roman history." (Gruen, pg 20-21)
Spartacus, who was born in Thrace, was believed to have been an auxiliary in the Roman army in Macedonia. When he deserted the army he was outlawed, captured and sold into slavery to a trainer of gladiators at Capua. Spartacus was taken prisoner while he was in the Roman army and then sold into slavery in the Roman world; there is...


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While I'm busy on my mid-life-crisis-self-improvement plan, which, as I confessed to my husband John yesterday, has been a going concern since my mid-20s, I thought I'd give a shout out to my single friends who want to be married, but can't seem to get the correct connect. I remember all that. Talk about feeling like I needed a self-improvement plan!
The grass is always greener! I have had the apartment, and sometimes it was a studio infested with B-52 cockroaches that swam in my water glass nightly. Every morning I'd have to toss one out the door of my little tiny studio connected to the owner's garage in suburban Honolulu. But I had my own place! It was at that place, many years ago, when I got on the phone with my mom one Xmas morning to open the care package she sent me. There were some years when I never got a chance to fly back to see her and the rest of my family in New Jersey. But I had it all in some people's eyes: a job, a roof over my head, a car, and a surfboard.
I didn't always have a man. I'm not saying single people feel this way, but whenever I was single, fully single with no one in my life, I felt so lonely. I wanted to share what was going on. I wanted someone to travel with, to roll over and wake up to, someone to cook for and read to. I wanted someone to rub my feet, fuss over me when I had a fever, and come home with groceries, a bottle of wine, and a bouquet.
Being single is OK, it's fine, it's fun, it's only being accountable to yourself, your creditors, and the pet who waits at home for you. No one expects an explanation for your behavior, you have to live with your own decisions and mistakes, and you don't have to worry about anyone calling you out for a moral misstep. You can pick out flowers for yourself. You can whip up an amazing meal, set a place for one, pour a glass of wine, and that's what it's all about. But I always wanted someone to split that rack of lamb with me.
So how do you know? Do you know when you're in a marriage that isn't right? Hellas yes. Do you know when you meet someone that they're the right fit? Hellas no. For John and me, I knew about two years before he did. How nice when he came to the same conclusion. We met 23 years ago, we started dating 21 years ago, and next month we'll be married 16 years (I think. He'll let me know if I got that wrong).
What kind of package was I back then? Am I still that same girl? I think so. I was a flirt. I liked to cook. I liked to be fit and healthy. I liked to talk long into the night over a bottle of wine. I liked to be spontaneous. I liked sharing my thoughts and dreams. There were a few guys who took a stab at me, but they couldn't get a handle on what I was about. They thought I was weird, and I won't say they were wrong. They thought I was off the wall sometimes, and I'd have to agree. But who had the great idea that I'd be an amazing partner for a long time? Who decided he could harness my enthusiasm for life and ride along with me? Who chose to live within my fluctuating personal weather system and its sudden downpours, rolling thunder, arid droughts, but mostly crystal clear, bright and shiny days?
Some people get married a couple of times, some people don't get married until later in life. Marriage is compromise that sometimes hurt. Marriage is making room in the bathroom, in the closet, in the bed. It's getting a two-car garage instead of searching for a parking space out on the street at 2:30 a.m.
John and I didn't get married until I was 36. When I was growing up in the '60s and '70s, I remember my dad commenting on how single women in their 30s were hopeless spinsters, their good looks spent, their best years behind them. I don't think that's the case anymore. I gave birth when I was 41 and 43. Talk about more life lessons! Parenthood is astonishing, and it teaches you so much about yourself (yet another blog post). Life is good. I learned a lot on the way to meeting John. I learned a lot being single as long as I was. Life has its potholes and stormy clouds, but we are two people facing the elements together. I wouldn't have it any other way. I wish for everyone the same.


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Episco-Fact #48
May 28, 2017
If the Episcopal Church is a reformed or Protestant Church, why do we have bishops? What do our Bishops do? How do we get Bishops?
As reformation Churches go, the Church of England held a unique place in the posture of the western churches of that period. Its reform, and protest was conservative. Originally, Henry VIII placed himself and not a cleric, either Pope or Bishop, at the head of the Church on England. He kept in place the clerical orders of deacon, priest, and bishop, the Mass in Latin, and the Vulgate (a medieval Latin translation of the Bible) as the scripture. After Henry, his son Edward VI kept the church moving in the reform direction, but his older sister Mary ("Bloody Mary"), reconciled with Rome on her ascension after six years of Edward. Elizabeth restored the Church of England on her ascension, and by the end of her 45-year reign, this form of Anglican Christianity was reasonably firm in England and growing in Scotland.
To support her understanding of this English Church, Elizabeth I engaged a theologian, Richard Hooker, whose seven volume Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity positioned the English Church between the Conservative Roman Catholic Church and the Continental reforms, especially Lutheranism and Calvinism, although it was a reasonably conservative document itself. Even though Hooker supported worship services and the Bible in the vernacular, he also coined the phrase via media and described its use, and he advocated and described the Anglican use of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason to understand our theology. The early Anglican Church did not stray too far from its Roman catholic origins.
After the American Revolution, another reasonably conservative revolt, the Anglican Churches in America modified the Book of Common Prayer only very slightly while adopting a descriptive name, the Episcopal Church. It would be very hard to get rid of Bishops, given our name designates us as part of a church of Bishops (Episcopal is derived from the Greek word for Bishop, Episcopos).
Our Episcopal Bishops are more constrained than our counterparts in England and elsewhere. They have a great deal of Honorarium, symbolizing the unity of the diocese, being the chief pastor of the diocese, and holding the chair or presider ship at all Diocesan Worship. Their Magisterium is more limited. It involves veto power over the call of a new Rector, disciplinary issues, with priests alone (constrained even more by the new disciplinary canons adopted in 2012), and presiding over the Diocesan Convention on an annual basis.
The person comes to us prayerfully through a calling process, similar too, but not exactly like calling a rector. There is a search committee, a profile, and set of criteria by which to evaluate, and then a Convention to vote on the winner. And that is why, what, and who we are.
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Kingston Hospital First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
The Care Quality Commission has today published its report following an inspection of three of our services and a review of our leadership earlier this year – where they have given the Trust an Outstanding for three of the key inspection areas – Overall Quality, Well-Led and Caring.
In response to the findings of the report, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Chief Executive Ann Radmore stated, "We are absolutely delighted with the findings. The inspectors clearly recognised the total dedication and caring commitment of our staff, and the outstanding work they do each and every day to ensure safety and quality. Two years ago, in our last inspection, we were rated as 'Requires Improvement' - so to have gone from that to 'Outstanding' is a clear indication of what a united workforce with a common goal can do."
CQC's Professor Ted Baker, England's Chief inspector of Hospitals said, "There has been much improvement at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the staff and leadership team deserve praise and congratulations for the care being provided to patients.
"The trust should be proud to be the first acute trust in the London region to receive an Outstanding rating for being well-led."
In addition to the usual CQC inspection, the Trust had its first NHS Improvement's 'Use of Resources' assessment. Although the report found the Trust to be efficient and well led it gave an overall rating of 'Requires Improvement' due to the Trust not currently meeting its financial target. This rating, when added to the CQC's rating of 'Outstanding' brings the Trust's combined overall rating to 'Good'.
NHSI's Executive Regional Managing Director (London), Steve Russell added, "We are delighted to see that the hard work of everyone at Kingston and their compassionate approach to patients has resulted in the CQC rating the quality of care as Outstanding. This is a reflection of the strong focus on both patients and staff within the Trust and we'd like to congratulate them on also being rated as Outstanding for Leadership.
NHSI's review of how well the Trust uses its resources combined with the CQC's assessment of the quality of care, and the leadership of the Trust, shows that this is a very well run organisation which is offering high quality, cost effective services for local residents.
Despite being very efficient, which is reflected in NHSI's assessment that the Trust is in the top 10% of hospitals for productivity, the Trust was not able to deliver its financial plan in 2017/18. The Trust is taking serious, well thought out, steps to address the areas that would improve its financial performance and future sustainability and NHSI will continue to support the organisation in delivering its plan in 2018/19 and into the future."
The CQC's report highlights many other examples of outstanding care and innovation within the areas inspected and there were no 'Must Dos' identified by the inspectors. There are a number of recommendations for improvement within the report which the Trust will look to action over the coming months.
You can read the full report on the CQC's website - https://www.cqc.org.uk/provider/RAX
Notes to Editor:
'Use of Resources' is an assessment carried out by NHS Improvement which focuses on delivery and performance of the Trust, both currently and over the previous 12 months, in five key areas: clinical services; people; clinical support services; corporate services, procurement, estates and facilities; and finance. The assessment determines how effectively Trusts are using their resources to deliver high quality, safe, efficient and sustainable care for patients – more information on Use of Resources can be found here.
The full report can be found on the CQC's website when it is published on Thursday 30th August 2018 at 10am.
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From the Union Hill neighbors Facebook group:
At Tricycle Gardens 6:00pm this Wednesday evening (01/04) there will be a meeting between Union Hill residents and Councilwoman Newbille. We have asked her to meet in order to address our concerns over the BHC development being appealed to city council.
This development, 52 units of affordable housing spread between three apartment buildings, was presented at the November 22nd CAR meeting. The structures include the current Citadel of Hope being refurbished to house 12 units, one new three-story apartment building on Venable to house four units and two commercial spaces, and one new three-story apartment building on Jessamine street to hold 36 units.
Union Hill residents turned out in force to oppose the project, citing social and safety implications of the central parking lot, the scale of the 36 unit buildings, and the aesthetic of the design.
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Use version 1.6b to root your device, then use version 2.1b to install Google Framework.
UPDATE 8/11/14 -- Why doesn't this work with my device?
I just wanted to clear a few things up. I have had a few inquires about PAIO (Polaroid AIO) not installing Google Framework on their devices. The framework included in the latest releases is only compatible with Android 4.0.x. While PAIO v1.6b should be able to root 4.0, and 4.1 devices, the application will refuse to load the framework on a non-compatible version of android. If your tablet is not running a variant of Ice Cream Sandwich, it's simply not going to work. If we continue development we can support newer versions of Android. But, for now you would have to install the framework manually. If you would like to pursue a manual install I recommend you check out this page: http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps Make sure you know what you are doing, and install the version that is correct for your device. I'm waiting to get more feedback on the poll before I decide to continue this project.
Have a great week everyone,
UPDATE 8/10/14 -- [Quick Survey] Should we continue development?
As I am sure some of you have noticed by now, this project has not been under active development for over a year now. We had an event that resulted in a loss of the source code for the project. As a result, the project was put on the back burner as it worked "OK"-ish. Between the 1.6b and 2.1b releases it did meet the requirements at the time, which was to root and install a full play store on the PTAB8000, and PMID800 devices. While these devices may not be as popular at this time (they had a fairly high failure rate). There are other Generic devices that people have used this program on, with mixed results. I did have a PTAB8000 with a cracked screen donated a while back. As long as we have people to test/debug, and support the project however they can. I am willing to start the project from scratch (again).
All I ask is for a few minutes of your time to take a quick survey to help me understand the interest we have in this project.
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UPDATE 1/21/13 -- Polaroid AIO v2.1b [Beta Release]
After a nightmare's worth of coding Polaroid All in One v2.1b is finally here. This update aims to provide the best possible user experience. While utilizing the latest patches discovered by the team. I would like to give a special shout out to Android Pizza for taking the initiative to get a fully stocked Play Store on the PTAB8000. Special thanks to the guys over at FreakTab for providing the permission files needed for the patch on the PTAB8000. Last but not least I would like to thank all of you for testing every release. You're feedback is critical to this product. Every post has helped with PAIO's development process.
PTAB8000 users please make sure you are running a stock firmware. If you have tried earlier versions of PAIO, or have used any other files to patch your tablet, you must re-flash your tablet. Please see the section below on flashing your PTAB8000.
UPDATE 12/30/12 -- Polaroid AIO v1.6b [Old, Stable Release]
I am leaving this version posted as it seems to have been the most stable version. This will work with Android Pizza's tutorial on the PTAB8000, and works perfectly on the PMID800. It is recommended this version be used to root, and 2.1b used to install the framework (if supported on your device).
ADB Drivers
Polaroid AIO v1.6b
Polaroid AIO v2.1b
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text: tallnthensome #1 Posted October 1, 2019 Check your cruises. With the new monthly Latitudes Insider for October they added 100 more cruises to the double points list. Both my 2020 Alaska and 2021 Panama Canal cruises were added. Came with a $25 OBC as well ..... just a friendly note. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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New York State Education Law requires that physical examinations be com pleted for students prior to entering Pre-K or kindergarten and in grades 2, 4, 7, and 10, as well as for new entrants to district.
Examinations may be completed by our school physician or, if you prefer, your own physician. Physical examinations are also required for students who wish to participate in interscholastic athletics, (except for Pre-K physicals must be done by their own Health Care Provider.)
The school nurse annually screens vision, hearing, height, weight, and, from the ages of 8 to 16, scoliosis. Parents will be informed of any unusual findings. These referrals need to be followed up by their primary care provider and a copy should be given to the school nurse. Dental Health Certificates are requested for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 2, 4, 7, 10 & new students to the district.


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We've all seen them, the big canvas awnings that sit above shop windows. Now you can get a fabric, LEGO brick compatible one, for all your LEGO town shops.
Each awning is six studs wide and comes folded and complete with a 1x6 tile and 2x (1x2x1) brackets for attaching to your building.
The awning has been printed and carefully machine cut in our studio.
Only the awning fabric and 3 LEGO pieces included.
The awnings CANNOT be put adjacent to each other to make larger ones without having to cut the fabric, due to 2 layers of fabric being too thick to sit between the LEGO pieces. Larger awnings will be coming soon.
If you need a larger awning or perhaps a different store name printed onto the awning, or anything else made from fabric to fit with LEGO please get in touch with us using the contact form in the footer of this website.


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Video: Global Punjab News Channel captures members of the Punjab police vandalizing vehicles in Kotakpura after trying to break the peacefully protesting crowd.
In this video which is uploaded by Global Punjab, Punjab Police can be seen vandalising vehicles.Tension over the incident of destruction of Sri Guru Granth Sahib flared up in the Kotkapura area on Wednesday morning .
Water canons were used just early morning to break the crowd at Kotakpura by police. Sikh sangat were protesting the sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. 122 angs of Guru Sahib were found on a street in the village. A few months back, a Saroop of Guru Sahib was stolen from a Gurdwara Sahib in a nearby village by miscreants
At least 6,000 protesters had gathered, demanding action against those responsible for the incident of sacrilege at Bargari village in Faridkot disctrict. Some of the protesters started pelting stones, and were asked to disperse by the police.
Two people were killed in violent clashes between the police and protesters at Vaibhal Kalan village, 10 kms from Kotkapura, on Wednesday.Meanwhile, 90 persons, including several policemen, were injured in a bloody clash between police and Sikh protesters at Kotkapura town of Faridkot district on Wednesday morning.
All Sikh parcharaks including Baba Dhadrianwale, Bhai Panthpreet Singh and Sarabjit Singh Dhunda were arrested by police. A curfew is currently in place at Kotakpura.
The police have attempted to break the crowds of peaceful protests related to sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Video: Global Punjab


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Researches are still not sure what causes cancer, but studies have revealed that being exposed to certain things can increase the chances of you developing cancer. Especially in the U.S., there are many everyday products that have cancer causing components in them.
Check the products you use for these ingredients, and consider making some lifestyle changes if you want to keep cancer at bay.


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I'm up first, he thought with a smile. The old man had been up before him the last two days. Joaquin had already figured out the routine. He rolled the furs into tight bundles and piled them into an empty space beside the fireplace. He tossed in a handful of tinder and added another log.
Joaquin retrieved two bowls and spoons from the counter beside the sink. He filled each with a measured amount of cereal – one to a line on the inside of the bowl, and the other his best approximation. The bowl with the line was the old man's and it was dented and chipped from years, perhaps decades of use. Joaquin's bowl was shiny and new, well new enough. It had obviously never been used before. Joaquin stared at the bowls and their analog to himself and the old man.
"Good work, kid."
Joaquin nodded and watched the old man retrieve milk from the refrigerator and pour equal amounts into each bowl. When they'd finished eating, Joaquin washed them in the sink and laid them on the counter.
"That's good," remarked the old man.
Joaquin turned to his new host and raised his eyebrows.
"A man keeps his home and community clean." The old man nodded as if these were universal truths.
Joaquin leaned against the sink, and the old man continued. "A man keeps his body and mind clean and he only communes with those who believe in living by these same ideals."
Joaquin looked toward the Jack Daniels bottles lined up on the floor.
"Don't worry, kid, I'm already a man."
"I've heard people refer to themselves as men before," Joaquin retorted through tightened jaw. "It usually happened before I got hit with an empty beer can."
"Oh boo hoo. You think you're the only boy to ever felt abused by others?"
Joaquin's ears burned, but he held his tongue. The rest of the day went per the exacting schedule the old man kept in the small cabin in the Canadian wilderness.
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Joaquin awoke in the old man's cabin. The spider webs were gone. The old man had him clean the wood the previous day. Joaquin sighed and rolled his furs and blankets into tight rolls. He stoked the fire and fed it another log. The morning had progressed as it had days prior, with Joaquin performing all the chores and duties the old man had previously done for himself.
After dinner, the old man made no attempt to clear the dishes. "Why am I doing all the work around here?"
"I thought you wanted to be a man?"
Joaquin scowled and the old man shook his head sadly. "A man is concerned about other people. He does things for others willingly without the expectation of pay or reward."
"I've heard that before," Joaquin retorted. "My whore of a mother told me that before she took a different man to her bed. My so called friends told me that before I sat outside of a convenience store with the engine running."
"Cry me a river, kid. You think you're the only sad sack with a sad sack story?"
Joaquin slammed the plates into the sink before starting the precise cleaning ritual the old man had demanded.
"Apparently, no one taught you 'cheerful."
Joaquin sighed, looked toward the ceiling and continued his cleaning.
"A man looks to the bright side of all situations. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy."
Joaquin finished his chore and put everything in its place. He walked to the door, put on a makeshift fur coat and picked up the axe leaning against the door frame. The old man followed suit.
A bird was hopping along the ground in search of a meager existence. Joaquin raised the axe to strike, but the old man's hand stopped the childish display of anger.
"A man is kind. He understands that there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he himself would want to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason."
"Damn it, old man!" Joaquin seethed as he relinquished the axe. "I don't need your lessons on being a man!"
"Obviously you do." The old man tenderly touched Joaquin's shoulder. "You keep telling me of the hard life you lived on the streets of Seattle. I've got news for you kid, there are places on this rock far worse than Seattle or Los Angeles. There are places on this planet where a human being can be killed just for being a woman. Warlords terrorize entire communities with fear and violence. There are poisonous religions that teach intolerance. When a man sees these injustices, when he sees rules and laws that are unfair, he tries to have them changed in a legal and orderly fashion rather than disobeying the law of the land."
The old man stepped closer to Joaquin. "These lessons as you call them should've been taught to you over the course of your childhood. By learning these lessons as a child, you learn to face injustice and danger even when you're afraid. A man has the courage to stand up for what he thinks is right, even if others laugh at or threaten him."
Joaquin fought to hold in tears – tears he didn't know he needed to shed.
"You told me these last few days of your failed attempts at being a hero. A hero is just a man who acts on these lessons, these thuths. Follow these lessons and you will be a hero, Son. A shining example to others. Having money doesn't make you rich. A man knows he has to work to pay his way and help others. He saves for unseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources, and carefully uses time and property."
The old man reached for Joaquin's other shoulder. "A man is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along. A man is a friend to all. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs that differ from his own."
The old man drew a sobbing Joaquin into an embrace. "A man tells the truth and keeps his promises," Peter whispered between sobs. "Honesty is part of his code of conduct. A man can be depended on. A man with these qualities is someone I'm proud to call son."
Joaquin nodded, tears and snot against Peter's fur jacket. They stood, embracing as the sun set west of the cabin. Joaquin didn't know it at the time, but the tough love Peter doled out that evening was a turning point in both their lives. Their old lives set as did the sun and their new lives began as the moon shone it's triumphant path across the night sky.
[1180/37,527]B.J. and I talked about this scene over and over. I knew this would be an important turning point for the story. Parts will need to be tweaked, but I feel the emotions I wanted to convey are here.


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On a Saturday night like this, in a far off different place down south, my state of mind is, in comparison to my mindset in Singapore, a stark contrast. Despite the scenes from my own Singapore-made film that keeps replaying in my reel mind, I feel neither depressed nor exasperating. My Saturdays, on a particular one like today, has been spent running errands, going to the fresh market at Victoria, shopping at Chapel Street then went home after a fabulous (!) dinner at Pacific Place. Ironing in Singapore seemed like a chore, but while I was ironing the clothes in Melbourne, the latter seemed therapeutic. I miss you guys (you would know who you are). Enjoy your weekend and I am, indeed, enjoying myself as much as I can. And then I shall hit back to the books.
They call it the last burst of fire.


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Accommodation website Airbnb is gaining traction with holidaymakers who want to stay off the beaten tourist track, writes Jennifer Ennion.
You no longer have to travel to Mongolia to stay in a yurt, or go to Costa Rica to stay in the jungle.
Colourful accommodation is now available anywhere in the world thanks to a new travel phenomenon called Airbnb.
Started in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Airbnb is a cross between a typical hotel stay and the more unconventional Couchsurfing model.
Unlike Couchsurfing, you don't crash on a stranger's lounge - but you're not in a hotel with countless rooms either.
Airbnb hosts are average residents of average suburbs and cities who rent out a room in their house, a self-contained cabin in their yard or something quirkier, like a tree house, to travellers.
You can book your accommodation online before leaving home, or email hosts on the fly.
Australian writer Jo Stewart recently returned from her own Airbnb adventure in the United States.
Melbourne-based Stewart travelled the US for three months, staying in Airbnb properties and blogging about her experience on notelcalifornia.com.
While on her "all-American Airbnb blowout", Stewart stayed in a vintage caravan, a yurt, a converted water tower, a jungle-themed cabin and even a teepee and a refurbished wardrobe.
She chose Airbnb because she was drawn to meeting the people who've signed up to be hosts, as well as the unique opportunity to stay off the beaten tourist track.
"I wanted to stay with real people," she says.
"Airbnb hosts were of all different ages, of all different demographics, of all different races, and sexes and political persuasions, and such a diverse group of people, all of them so interesting and accomplished in their own way."
Her hosts, she says, included farmers, authors, retired nurses, a former Olympian, a veteran Hollywood cameraman and a Grammy award winner.
It's no surprise, given the growing popularity and widespread use of Airbnb.
Worldwide, there are more than 500,000 properties listed, including 640 castles, 1400 boats, and 300 tree houses.
Those properties are spread throughout more than 34,000 cities, across 192 countries.
Nearly 10 million guests from over 160 countries have stayed at Airbnb listings, and the US is the biggest market, with 94,000 listings.
Prices of rooms vary, from a $10 tent to luxury accommodation in the thousands of dollars. Basically, Airbnb caters to everyone, and, on average, rentals are cheaper than the cost of a hotel room.
On top of those prices are small Airbnb fees and sometimes cleaning fees, so it's best to be aware of these before booking.
Lena Sonnichsen, head of Airbnb's APAC Comms, says the attraction of staying at an Airbnb property is having an experience, not just a place to sleep.
"Airbnb is more than just making extra money, or finding a cheap place to stay. It's about living like a local," says Sonnichsen.
Many Airbnb hosts cook breakfast for their guests, she adds, take them out to their favourite local spots, and make great friends.
"From some of the studies we've done, it's clear that Airbnb guests spend more time and money in the neighbourhoods where they stay, many of which are outside the traditional tourist areas.
"This has an enormous impact for local businesses that have not typically benefited from the tourism industry."
Stewart first heard about Airbnb through friends who use it. She booked some of the properties before leaving Australia because they were popular, but she also wanted to see which way the wind blew, so she booked many places on the go.
Her whim took her through California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Oregon and Tennessee.
To eliminate the number of potential crazies, Stewart chose hosts carefully by looking at feedback from other guests and the Airbnb rating system.
"Some of the neighbourhoods that I stayed in were very different to neighbourhoods in Australia and would have frightened some people... but I never felt physically threatened or frightened anywhere," she says.
"Airbnb is full of these amazing creative people who have done great work in re-purposing old buildings or setting up new buildings that are a bit quirky," Stewart says.
"It's great. I got so much out of it."


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Whether your tastes run to tuna belly or Wagyu beef, you'll find culinary happiness at Mai. Take a seat at the sushi bar or watch our chefs grill sizzling meats and vegetables at a teppanyaki table. Mai offers table dining as well. Relax and enjoy the sleek, contemporary design and tasteful brown and black color palette.
Our chef's specialties include tuna belly with shredded radish; tofu skin sushi—a blend of tofu skin, sushi rice, black mushrooms, carrots, and black sesame; and silver codfish with lemon and soya sauce. In addition to sushi and teppanyaki prepared to order, the restaurant also serves set menus.
Mai offers a carefully curated selection of sake, beer, and wine. Signature drinks include the Red Dragon, a blend of sake, vodka, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice, or the non-alcoholic Chi, a refreshing mix of muddled cucumber and soda water.


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We're used to seeing him with his Block B band mates, but rapper Zico is a star in his own right on the September issue cover of The Celebrity magazine.
The 22-year-oild band frontman and Show Me the Money 4 judge posing for the camera in solitude for the glossy publication.
One image shows the bleach-blonde star in a dapper blue velvet jacket as he looks in to the camera lens, while another image has him facing his handsome mug to the cover page.
The concept of this particular photoshoot was coined as "Wizard within a fashion film, Real Wizard Zico" and the accompanying interview touches on an equal circus of colorful subjects.
Speaking to the magazine, Zico looks back at his teenage years saying, "I thought the title of youth would protect me forever, but now that I'm an adult and my experience grows, I am many things I think differently about and in turn it makes me think about my actions and observe caution."
Confused? Well, as an example Zico offered that he tries his best now to not state his opinions first during his panel role on Mnet's rap talent show Show Me The Money 4.
Stay in the know about Block B by following IdolWow! on Twitter
Check out Zico's full shoot and interview in the September issue of The Celebrity.


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FLSA Wage & Hour Overtime Claims and Lawsuits: Answers to FAQs
UPDATED: August 5, 2019
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We strive to help you make confident law decisions. Finding trusted and reliable legal advice should be easy. This doesn't influence our content. Our opinions are our own.
Although the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is nearly 75 years old, it continues to be one of the most misunderstood laws for both employers and employees alike. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about FLSA wage and overtime claims and lawsuits:
Question: What should employees do if they believe that their position has been misclassified under the FLSA?
Answer: These are very complicated issues in a lot of instances. If someone believes that they've been misclassified or that they're working over 40 hours a week and not being given overtime, he or she should contact an attorney to evaluate what their actual job duties are and look beyond just the title of the job that they're given and look at their actual wages compared to what they should be paid. A firm that regularly represents employees can properly evaluate the claim to see if they are entitled to those unpaid wages under the FLSA.
Question: How does the Department of Labor (DOL) get involved in FLSA wage and hour overtime claims?
Answer: The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor investigates businesses and industries to ensure that employers are in compliance with FLSA wage and overtime matters. Most investigations are initiated by complaints, which are kept confidential, so that the name of the complainant is not disclosed. The DOL may require certain businesses to treat certain employees as non-exempt. If the Secretary of Labor has already filed suit against a particular employer or if the employee has already been paid back wages under the supervision of wage and hour, an employee may not bring suit. In addition, employers are subject to civil and criminal penalties for willful violations of the FLSA, up to $1000 for each violation and up to $10,000 if willful.
Question: If a misclassified employee has already contacted the DOL, should other similarly misclassified employees wait for a DOL investigation or contact an attorney?
Answer: Misclassified employees should always follow-up with an FLSA wage and hour attorney to represent their individual interests. Misclassified employees need to protect their interests and not rely on the government to pursue individual complaints. The DOL receives hundreds of complaints and only has so many employees to investigate FLSA wage and hour claims. Even though it has an important role, I think it's important to also contact an attorney to represent your own individual rights and interests.
Question: How long does somebody have to bring an FLSA wage and hour claim?
Answer: Under the FLSA, employees have two years from the time of the improper withholding of the wages, or three years if the withholding was intentional, to bring an FLSA wage and hour claim. As soon as an employer improperly withholds overtime wages from your pay, the clock starts ticking and you have either two years or three years from that moment to file an FLSA wage and hour claim in order to collect those wages.


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Senior Administration
Mark T. Pile, MSHA, MSW
Mark T. Pile, MSHA, MSW, is President/CEO of Diakon, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, and Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries as well as several additional related organizations. As such, he is responsible for overall operations of nearly a dozen senior living and housing communities, a wide range of child, family and community-focused services, and support operations.
In his role, he has overseen growth in a number of areas including readiness for health-care reform, care for staff initiatives, an emphasis on long-term financial stability, and several successful reorganizations or service transitions.
President/CEO since Jan. 1, 2010, Mr. Pile was named Chief Operating Officer at Diakon's creation in 2000, having held a similar role with Lutheran Services Northeast, one of the two organizations that created Diakon. He joined LSN as Senior Vice President in 1997, overseeing that organization's operations in 14 eastern Pennsylvania counties.
Before joining LSN, Mr. Pile served as Vice President of Somerset Hospital, a non-profit, 150-bed community hospital in western Pennsylvania. Prior to that, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Twin Lakes Center, a Somerset, Pennsylvania, non-profit drug and alcohol treatment service under Somerset Hospital's corporate umbrella.
Mr. Pile is a 1974 graduate of Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa., from which he received a bachelor's degree in sociology, cum laude. He earned his Master of Science in Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Health Administration from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Va.
In 2013, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Work Practice from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. The award acknowledges and honors a social work alumnus or alumna who, throughout his or her career, has consistently demonstrated exceptional contributions to the profession and the community at large.
Mr. Pile has served on the board of directors of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, was chairman of the board and a founder of the Somerset Area Food Pantry, and has served as chairman of Eagle Scout Advancement for the Boy Scouts of America. He is a Fellow with the American College of Health Care Executives and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
Mr. Pile works in Diakon's ministry support office in Topton, Pennsylvania, and can be reached by telephone at (610) 682-1262.


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Available rooms from Tue 27 October 2020 to Wed 28 October 2020.
Located across the main train station and in the heart of Arnhem Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuis offers a lounge bar and restaurant and free WiFi is available throughout. The highway A325 and the stadium Gelredome are respectively 4 km and 2.7 km away.
Each room includes an LCD TV and a private bathroom. Breakfast is served each morning in the brasserie and includes fresh products coffee to go and prosecco champagne. Guests can enjoy a drink in the lounge or taste the international cuisine in the restaurant.
With the buses leaving from right outside the hotel tourist sights such as the Dutch National Open Air Museum the Airborne Museum and the Burgers' Zoo can be reached.
Arnhem's shopping and entertainment district offers many bars and restaurants at a walking distance from Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuis and the Lower Rhine River is within 1 km. The Veluwe area with its national park is 10 km away.
- Restaurant
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Newspapers
- Parking
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Dry cleaning
- Internet services
- Shoeshine
- Non-smoking throughout
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Breakfast in the room
- Packed lunches
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Luggage storage
- WiFi
- Restaurant (à la carte)
- Private check-in/check-out
- Designated Smoking Area
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Vending Machine (Drinks)
- WiFi available in all areas
- Business centre
- Free WiFi
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