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|Training Day
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Theatrical release poster
|Directed by
|Antoine Fuqua
|Produced by
|Written by
|David Ayer
|Music by
|Mark Mancina
|Mauro Fiore
|Edited by
|Conrad Buff
|Distributed by
|Warner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
Running time
|122 minutes
|United States
|$45 million[1]
|Box office
|$104.5 million[1]
Training Day is a 2001 American crime thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by David Ayer, and starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. The story follows two LAPD narcotics officers over a 24-hour period in the gang-ridden neighborhoods of the LAPD Rampart Division and South Central Los Angeles.
The film was a box office success and earned mostly positive critical appraisal. Washington's performance as a corrupt cop, Detective Alonzo Harris, a departure from his usual roles, was particularly praised and earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor at the 74th Academy Awards. His co-star Ethan Hawke was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as rookie cop, Officer Jake Hoyt.
The film follows a day in the life of a rookie Los Angeles Police Department officer, Jake Hoyt, scheduled to be evaluated by Detective Alonzo Harris, a highly decorated LAPD narcotics officer. In Alonzo's car, the officer sees teenage Mara Salvatrucha gang members dealing drugs in a park. Alonzo confiscates the drugs and tells Jake to take a hit from the marijuana. Jake refuses, but Alonzo puts a gun to his head and says Jake's failure to use drugs could get him killed by a street dealer. Jake relents and smokes the marijuana. Alonzo then tells him the marijuana was laced with PCP. While driving, Jake notices a female high school student named Letty being sexually assaulted. Jake tackles and subdues the attackers, while Alonzo watches. Alonzo tells Letty to leave. Jake objects but Alonzo says that street justice has been served—the two men lost their money and crack, and Letty's cousins may take revenge. Jake finds Letty's wallet on the ground and takes it.
Alonzo and Jake later apprehend a wheelchair-bound drug dealer named Blue and find crack rocks and a loaded handgun on him. In exchange for his freedom, Blue reveals his associate: Kevin "Sandman" Miller, imprisoned at the time. Alonzo takes Jake to Sandman's home in Watts where he uses a fake search warrant to steal drug money from the premises. Sandman's wife, however, notices and calls out to the nearby Crips gang members who open fire. Barely managing to escape, an irate Jake again objects Alonzo's actions, to no avail. The duo then visit Alonzo's Salvadoran mistress Sara and their young son at Baldwin Village. Afterward, Alonzo meets with a group of high-ranking police officials dubbed the "Three Wise Men". They tell Alonzo they know he owes money to the Russian Mafia and suggest that he leave town. But Alonzo insists he can control the situation and gets permission to "cash in on an account". Alonzo later tells Jake that he had to give Sandman's money to the Three Wise Men to obtain an arrest warrant.
Alonzo takes Jake and three other narcotic officers to the home of Roger, a drug dealer and former police officer the duo visited earlier. Using the warrant, they seize several million dollars from underneath the floor of Roger's kitchen, but Jake refuses to take his share of the cash. Alonzo then kills Roger and arranges the scene to appear like a justified shooting. When Jake refuses to lie, Alonzo does an impression of a news reporter saying that a rookie cop was killed in a narcotics raid. Jake responds to the threat by seizing Alonzo's shotgun, prompting the officers to enter a Mexican standoff. Alonzo calms his associates and claims that the LAPD will run a blood test on Jake, which would reveal the PCP in his blood, from the joint he made him smoke earlier. He also offers him to falsify the result in exchange for Jake's cooperation. Jake reluctantly agrees to his machination.
Alonzo drives Jake to the home of a Sureño named "Smiley", allegedly to run an errand. He furtively abandons Jake as Jake reluctantly plays poker with Smiley and his fellow gang members. A tense conversation ensues in which Smiley reveals Alonzo's situation: By midnight, Alonzo must pay $1 million to the Russian mob for killing one of their couriers in Las Vegas or be killed himself. Jake realizes too late that Alonzo has paid Smiley to kill him and is subdued and dragged to the shower. There, the gang finds the wallet dropped by Letty, who is Smiley's cousin. Smiley calls Letty, who confirms that a police officer risked his life to defend her. In gratitude for protecting his cousin, Smiley lets Jake go.
Jake returns to Sara's apartment looking for Alonzo. He attempts to arrest Alonzo, but a gunfight ensues. Jake eventually subdues him, after which the local Bloods gang members and residents begin congregating to watch. Alonzo tries to get the crowd on his side by offering a reward to whoever kills Jake, but they have grown tired of Alonzo's arrogance and allow Jake to walk away with the money. In an attempt to escape via Los Angeles International Airport, Alonzo is killed by the Russian Mafia and the broadcast of his death over the news is hauntingly similar to the one he used to taunt Jake.
- Denzel Washington as Detective Alonzo Harris
- Ethan Hawke as Officer Jake Hoyt
- Eva Mendes as Sara
- Scott Glenn as Roger
- Cliff Curtis as "Smiley"
- Dr. Dre as Detective Paul
- Peter Greene as Jeff (Uncredited)
- Snoop Dogg as Blue
- Macy Gray as "Sandman"'s wife
- Charlotte Ayanna as Lisa Hoyt
- Harris Yulin as Detective Doug Rosselli
- Tom Berenger as Stan Gursky
- Raymond J. Barry as Captain Lou Jacobs
- Nick Chinlund as Detective Tim
- Jaime P. Gomez as Detective Mark
- Raymond Cruz as "Sniper"
- Noel Gugliemi as "Moreno"
- Samantha Becker as Letty
- Kyjel N. Jolly as Alonzo's son
- Robert Leon as Veterano
- Seidy López as Dreamer
- Rudy Perez as "PeeWee"
- Cle "Shaheed" Sloan as "Bone"
- Abel Soto as "Neto"
- Denzel Whitaker as Dimitri
- Terry Crews as Damu Gang Member (Uncredited)
Although corruption in LA's CRASH unit had yet to be exposed when Training Day was written, Antoine Fuqua has stated that the Rampart Scandal catalyzed the completion of the film. Denzel Washington also grew a beard in order to emulate the appearance of Rafael Pérez.[2][3] Fuqua wanted Washington's character to be seductive and part of a machine, and not just a random rogue cop. In Washington's own words: "I think in some ways he's done his job too well. He's learned how to manipulate, how to push the line further and further, and, in the process, he's become more hard-core than some of the guys he's chasing."[4]
Fuqua also saw Hawke's character as generally honorable but so driven by ambition that he was willing to compromise his principles, particularly when following the charming and persuasive example of Washington's character. He has said that he fought with studio executives who wanted to cut the Three Wise Men scene, thinking it slowed the film. He insisted that the Wise Men scene was pivotal in establishing that at least some of Alonzo's illegal actions were sanctioned by his superiors who regarded unethical behavior as a necessary evil.[5]
Fuqua wanted Training Day to look as authentic as possible, and he shot on location in some of the most infamous neighborhoods of Los Angeles. He even obtained permission to shoot in the Imperial Courts housing project, the first time L.A. street gangs had allowed cameras to be brought into that neighborhood. The crew also filmed in Hoover Block and Baldwin Village.[6] Parts of the film were shot on a dead end street called Palmwood Drive, where the Black P. Stones Blood gang members were seen on the rooftops. Cle Shaheed Sloan, the gang technical advisor of Training Day, managed to get on screen real-life gang members from Rollin' 60 Crips, PJ Watts Crips, and B. P. Stones (a Bloods set). According to Fuqua, the actors and crew ended up receiving a warm welcome from local residents. When he was unable to shoot a scene directly on location, he recreated the locations on sets.[5]
There were also two police officers on hand as technical advisors, Michael Patterson and Paul Lozada (the latter from the San Francisco Police Department). Washington, Hawke and other cast members also met with undercover police officers, local drug dealers, and gang members to help them understand their roles better.[6]
Critical response
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The film received mostly positive reviews upon release, and Denzel Washington's portrayal of Alonzo Harris gathered glowing praise from critics.
The review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes reported that 72% of critics gave positive reviews based on 152 reviews.[7] Roger Ebert gave the film three-out-of-four stars, praising both the lead and supporting actors and the film's gritty, kinetic energy. However, Ebert was bothered by several plot holes and wrote that "[a] lot of people are going to be leaving the theater as I did, wondering about the logic and plausibility of the last 15 minutes."[8]
Box office
The film was released in theaters on October 5, 2001, and was a box office hit, landing at #1. At its second week of release, the film's gross revenue was $13,386,457, landing again in the #1 position. The film stayed in the top-ten box office until the seventh week of release, landing at #12. With an estimated budget of $45 million, Training Day ultimately grossed $76,631,907 domestically and $104,876,233 worldwide.[9]
A soundtrack containing hip hop music was released on September 11, 2001, by Priority Records. It peaked at 35 on the Billboard 200 and 19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and spawned two hit singles, Nelly's "#1" and Dr. Dre and DJ Quik's "Put It on Me".
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Denzel Washington won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001 (notably beating out Russell Crowe's performance as John Nash for A Beautiful Mind), as well as the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain in 2002 for his performance in Training Day. Ethan Hawke was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2001 for the film.
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes and Villains (2003):
- Alonzo Harris – #50 Villain
- ^ a b "Training Day". Retrieved 2014-08-07.
- ^ Murray Pomerance (2012-02-01). Bad: Infamy, Darkness, Evil and Slime on Screen. SUNY Press.
- ^ Jonathan Markovitz (2011-10-14). Racial Spectacles:Explorations in Media, Race and Justice. Taylor & Francis.
- ^ "Man on a mission". Rediff.com. October 2006. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ a b Fuqua, Antoine (director, primary contributor) (June 3, 2002). Training Day DVD (Motion picture commentary). U.S.
- ^ a b "'Training Day' Production Notes". Warner Bros. Retrieved 2010-02-11.
- ^ "Training Day". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixter. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
- ^ Ebert, Roger (October 5, 2001). "Training Day". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
- ^ "Training Day (2001)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
External links
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Our first story is the one of 'The wolf and the three pigs'. First reality check- there were never any pigs in that story. They were in fact ducks.Yes ducks. How this story was so deformed is not known but scholars having long studied this matter have surmised that the popularity of pork as a dish had led to writers of the time to using pigs for the characters, as they would have more familiarity and connection with the readers. So today we shall delve into what really happened and determine the moral of this epic tale.Hello there. It's me- Mr Narrator. While browsing through these forums, I realised the terrible and saddening situation that has befallen our fellow users. They seem to paddle in ignorance and have forgotten the perennial morals and values of our good old fairy tales. However, this need not continue.
So, in my great generosity and compassion, I have decided to spare some of my time and infinite wisdom to tell you of the stories that have graced our childhood, and also reveal the shocking truths that your parents could not tell you due to the blissful innocence of your then unblemished minds.
Once upon a time, there were 3 ducks named Nekro, Nacho and Shatterer (Shatt).
Having come of age(which basically meant they could boil some noodles without setting the house on fire), they decided it was time to leave their parents' house and seek their own fortunes. As they set off on their journey, the 3 brothers discussed their plans.
Shatt- "I would like a villa and a nice pond, you know. I heard the duck-babe Stormcat loves ponds. So maybe if I can get her in there..."
Nekro- " Oh I would like a wooden house. I've always loved the smell of old wood. It really turns me...oh nevermind...."
Nacho- "I would like a straw house. Because I'm lazy as a cow and it's easier this way."
As the 3 brothers continued their journey, Shatt met an architect and a builder whom he hired on the spot and ordered the construction of his villa.
Further on, Nekro met a bloke who sold wooden blocks and bought them and off he went, building his own house.
And even further away, Nacho came across a pile of straw,...on which he lay down to rest.
During the endeavors of our 3 companions, a wolf came into the neighborhood. His name was Jetrall, most notoriously known as Jet. A fat and greedy wolf he was and having heard the rumors of mature and delicious ducks carelessly prancing around in the area, he made his mind to feasting on them.
While Jet prowled and growled, he came across Nacho who was lying on his pile of straw, hands tucked behind his head and staring up at the sky.
Jet- "O-ho! What do we have here? A tasty, delicious duck it is, indeed!"
Nacho jumped on his padded feet and was about to exclaim- "Pervert!" but the words stuck halfway through his throat as he realized the peril he was in.
Batting is wings frantically, our duck managed to jump out of the lunging claws of Jet, and then he began to run...or waddle rather.
Having missed his prey and landed on the sharp ends of a pitchfork hidden in the hay, Jet let out a howl of pain.
Jet to himself- "Note to self- should shut the hell up when I am about to attack so as to make the surprise effect count."
Nacho now waddling away as fast as he could was beginning to panic while he tried to remember where his brothers lived.
Nacho- "Oh-crap-oh-crap-oh-crap-oh-crap... My phone ain't got GPS. I should have got that iphone. Now it's too late. Aaargh no. GPS won't be of any use anyway- I don't know where these guys live. Oh Duck-God, please help me! I promise to eat my cereals every morning and run a mile everyday. Please-please-plea..."
And in his desperation and distress, he perceived a wooden house. Or rather what could have been a wooden house. There were 4 walls, one door.
Just that.
No ceiling or window.
Nacho rushed up to the door and gave a knock with his feathery palm. The four walls just collapsed outwards and Nacho managed to jump out of the way in time to avoid getting crushed by the door.
There on his bed, lay Nekro covered in sweat as he hastily drew the sheets over himself.
Nekro- "What the he.. Hey it's you Nacho! Don't you know you should knock before coming into somebody's house!?!"
Nacho, breathless, "I did knock! There is a wol...hey, what were you doing, anyway?"
Nekro- "None of your business stupid little brother. Now close your eyes a sec."
Nacho- "why?"
Nekro- "Just do it, damnit!"
While Nacho closed his eyes, Nekro hastily put his pants back on.
Nekro- "So what are you on about...barging into people's places and destroying their homes?"
Nacho- "Well there is a wol..."
Nekro grabbed Nacho's wings and pulled him away just in time as Jet who had followed our duck-friend made his second predatory lunge of the day and...failed...again...
The 2 ducks quickly wadddled away.
Jet with his failed lunge landed on the bed into the sheets and his snout came into contact with some thick, viscous stuff. Spluttering in disgust, he backed away so fast that his feet became entangled in the sheets and he fell, knocking the back of his head against hard wood.
Deeply enraged, he jumped back on his feet, cleaned his snout and eyes blazing, jumped after the ducks who had surprisingly put a decent amount of distance between them.
Nekro- "Follow me quick Nacho, let's make our way to Shatt's place."
Nacho- "You know where he lives?"
Nekro- "Got a rough idea. I'll use the GPS on my blackberry."
Nacho- "What the fu.. How come mum and dad bought you one and I got this stinking phone instead?"
Nekro taking out his phone- "Oh crap! My battery's down!"
Nacho- "How will we get there then?"
Nekro- "No need of stupid phones, I also got a map with me."
Heaving a sigh of relief, our 2 ducks quickly made their way to Shatt's place.
But ducks they were. In ponds they might quack merrily but on land, they were noobs!
Jet quickly caught up with them.
Even waddling their fat asses as fast as they could, the ducks knew they were in trouble. Slightly behind Nekro, Nacho was in gravest danger.
And then tragedy happened!!!
Nacho tripped and fell and Jet lunged for the third time.
Coincidence it may have been or fate or most probably fear it was that saved our good duck then.
As Jet opened his jaws and was about to bite a big chunk out of Nacho's butt, our duck let out a fart.
Now this was no ordinary fart. The very morning on this very day, Nacho had had a heavy breakfast of fish with sweet corn which followed some fried worms with eggs as appetizer.
And the fart coming from this kind of dish is indeed a power to reckon with...as our poor wolf found out.
The intensity of the unintended and timely (or untimely depending which side you are on) attack, temporarily blinded and choked Jet and he even lost consciousness for a short while.
Seizing this unbelievable opportunity, the two brothers hurried away and finally reached Shatt's place.
The villa was magnificent with a pond in front and a chimney sticking out of its roof.
Nekro rung the bell at the doorstep and Shatt answered. The 2 ducks rushed in, panting and relieved.
Shatt- "What's happened to you both?"
And our breathless ducks responded-
Nekro- "Wolf..."
Nacho- "...chasing..."
Nekro- "...us."
Shatt quickly locked the door and...went to light the fire place.
Nekro- " What are you doing?"
Shatt- "Oh I am making us some tea, my brothers. Like mother always said- a good tea keeps you free."
Nacho- "Free? Free of what?"
Shatt- "Free of worries of course."
While our 3 ducks sat down for tea, Jet reached the villa. By now the wolf was in a fury terrible to behold. He banged on the door but it did not yield.
Jet to himself- "Oh wait. I shall blow down this house with my incredible breath!"
Taking a deep inspiration, Jet blew...and blew hard.
Nothing happened. He gave it a couple of tries but soon enough he was huffing and puffing from sheer exhaustion.
He gave up- "Where the hell did that ridiculous idea of blowing down the door came from? Ah...whatever, let's look for another way."
And then he saw it- the chimney! The weakpoint of the whole villa. Quickly fetching a ladder from the local carpenter, Jet proceeded to climb onto the roof. As he looked down the chimney he saw the fireplace was alight with flames with steam coming out of a whistling teapot.
Jet- "Damn! Just my luck that these damn birds decide to have tea so early in the day."
Sitting on the roof and pondering on what his next plan shall be, Jet began wondering whether these ducks were really worth it. He must have lost a couple of kilos at the very least in this frantic chase.
Jet- "Maybe I'll just have some KFC or McDonalds today. But this fast food has made me quite fat... Damn ducks!"
While he was checking his purse to see if he had brought enough money with him, the three brothers have started relaxing and were having a good laugh at the wolf's failed attempts.
Jet finally realized he had not enough money alas and in his desperation and hunger, he went to knock at the villa's door to see if they could lend him some.
Shatt opened the door.
A couple of seconds ticked by, whereby the duck realized his mistake and the wolf realized his luck.
The wolf lunged.
What followed cannot be described into the nitty-gritty since this story is meant for a PG-13 rating approval.
Suffice it to say that Jet got his fill and Stormcat had her date canceled.
The moral of the story-
Remember to look through the peephole before opening the door...especially if you have a wolf that wants to eat you...and you happen to be a duck.
Or maybe it was...learn to fly if you are a duck...
Or perhaps...do not drink tea in the morning...Am not sure...
Anyway now that you have understood the moral of this tale, farewell my friends and may your lives be enriched by the wisdom that you have presently gained.
Farewell...until our next tale.


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Composer Katherine Bergman is pleased to announce a new consortium commission for the creation of a new work for concert band. Bergman's music for band couples an idiomatic approach to wind band composition with a unique sonic world that captivates performers and audiences alike.
About the Composer
Katherine Bergman is a Minnesota-based composer who draws on environmentalism, literature, and found materials to create work that has been described as hypnotic and visceral. She has received commissions and performances from leading ensembles throughout the United States, including the U.S. Coast Guard Band, Encore Wind Ensemble, Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Duke University Wind Symphony, Zeitgeist, The Minnesota Percussion Trio, and many others. Katherine holds degrees from the University of Northern Iowa and Gustavus Adolphus College, and her composition instructors have included Mary Ellen Childs, Jonathan Schwabe, and Samuel Adler. Katherine is director and co-founder of Spitting Image, a collective of Minneapolis-St. Paul composers.
Explore the playlist to the right to become familiar with Katherine's music.
- Instrumentation: Standard concert band instrumentation
- Difficulty: Grade 3
- Duration: 5-6 minutes
- Commission fee of $300 per ensemble includes one full set of the score and parts, and one online rehearsal with the composer. (In-person rehearsals can be arranged if within the Twin Cities metro or by covering travel expenses.)
- Payment is accepted via check or PayPal/credit card and is due upon registration.
- Delivery: Completed score and parts will be delivered no later than August 1, 2019. Scores will be printed and bound, parts will be delivered as PDFs.
- Performance exclusivity: Consortium members will have exclusive rights to perform the piece through July 2020. On August 1, 2020 the piece will become eligible for performance by non-members.
- Composer residency: Katherine enjoys participating in workshops, rehearsals, pre-concert talks, interviews, and other educational and community-related activities. Interested consortium members can contact Katherine individually to discuss availability.
- Questions: Email Katherine Bergman at katherine[at]katherinebergman.net


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On behalf of our over 50 members, we welcome you to the Apex Cadet Squadron. We are a cadet squadron which means our primary focus is the cadet program. Youth can join the program if they are between the ages of 12 years old and 18 years old. Cadets can continue to participate until they turn 21 years of age. Adults are also encouraged to join and they can participate in the program from 18 years old and up.
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The airport incorporates 3 passenger stations and offers services of a great variety, such as convention facilities, conference rooms, banks, coffee shops, restaurants and shops selling both local Italian products and international goods.
Domestic flights depart from passenger station Terminal A, domestic and international flights from Terminal B and transatlantic flights from Terminal C. Located between the various coffee shops and restaurants you will find some 130 stores selling gifts, clothing, souvenirs and much more.
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Rome's Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) Airport is south-west of the city. The Grande Raccordo Anulare (G.R.A.) encircling Rome leads to the A91 Rome-Fiumicino highway direct to the airport.
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The traffic congestion caused by the automobiles led to the introduction of a zone of restricted circulation around the historic centre of the city from 6 in the morning to 6 in the afternoon. Zones of restricted circulation were also introduced during the night in various areas, like in Trastevere, due to the increased traffic by those out for their evening outings, as well as around the centre. Finally, parking-meters have been imposed on many parking places.
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Jonathan Refuses To Appear Before Justice Abang
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, insisted, yesterday, that former President Goodluck Jonathan must appear before him today, saying his summon was in line with a ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja that faulted his earlier refusal to grant Metuh's request for subpoena to be issued against Dasuki.
Vanguard reports that the ex-president was not at the today's hearing at Federal High Court in Abuja.
Reasons for the ex-president's absence from court could not be ascertained.
This came as detained former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), yesterday, gave reasons he would not testify in the ongoing trial of erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh.
Metuh had asked the court on Monday to summon the former President as a witness to testify in the case filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged N400 million fraud.
Justice Abang said: "Indeed, at the close of business, yesterday (Monday) being October 23, 2017, precisely at about 3.59 pm, the registrar forwarded to the court in chamber a subpoena to compel former President Goodluck Jonathan to appear in court to testify at the instance of the first defendant (Metuh).


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Virginia Jackson Lecture - "Becoming Lyric"
What is lyric poetry? One of the world's leading poetry scholars, Virginia Jackson traces the increasing capaciousness of the term "lyric" over the past few centuries, inviting us to contemplate the power and limits of this omnivorous generic category.
Virginia Jackson is UCI Endowed Chair of Rhetoric and Critical Theory in the Departments of English and Comparative Literature at UC Irvine. She is the author of Dickinson's Misery: A Theory of Lyric Reading (Princeton UP, 2005), which won the Christian Gauss Prize and the MLA Prize for a First Book. She is the editor of On Periodization: Selected Essays from the English Institute (ACLS E-Book, 2010; Meredith McGill, series editor) and, with Yopie Prins, the co-editor of The Lyric Theory Reader: A Critical Anthology (Johns Hopkins UP, 2014). Her next book, Before Modernism: The Invention of American Poetry is forthcoming from Princeton UP. Her essays in historical poetics have appeared in PMLA, MLQ, Victorian Poetry, Studies in Romanticism, Nineteenth-Century Literature, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and elsewhere. In her current project, she is thinking about versions of nineteenth-century America in the work of a few contemporary black poets in the US. She is one of the founding members of the Historical Poetics working group (historicalpoetics.com).


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Modi-led govt may boost job market in India:ExpertsThursday, May 15, 2014 l Source: PTI
With exit polls predicting a Narendra Modi-led government, experts are anticipating a spurt in the job market on the expectation that the BJP leader would revive the economy, particularly the manufacturing sector.
HR consultancy firm Unison International has estimated the job market to grow by at least 30 per cent under Modi's rule. According to the firm, as many as 15-20 million jobs may be created and which could further get a boost if BJP comes at the center on its own.
Echoing similar sentiments, CareerBuilder India has projected that at current GDP growth rate, there are about 2 million jobs on hold which will be rolled out in case Modi is able to form a stable government at the centre
"Apart from these 2 million jobs, over the next 12 to 24 months, GDP growth is expected to get in the range of 5.5 to 6 per cent which should further boost job creation in excess of 20 per cent," CareerBuilder India MD Premlesh Machama said.
Meanwhile, experts also feel hiring in the manufacturing would surge as Modi is believed to give more focus in this sector. Besides, the job market in IT, infrastructure, banking, tourism and healthcare are also likely to get a push.
"Manufacturing sector will revive as Modi believe in giving impetus to the manufacturing sector. Things like single point clearance, good infrastructure and easy availability of land are expected on his agenda," Unison International MD Udit Mittal said.
Commenting on the same, Machama said: "Over the last 10 years, India has majorly goofed up on manufacturing sector despite abundant demographic dividend available".
"Modi in his speeches and manifesto has clearly laid focus on reviving manufacturing sector which automatically will ensure there would be huge number of jobs created".
Noting that employment for over 12 million youth need to be created every year, Randstad India CEO Moorthy Uppaluri said it was "imperative for a government to focus on sectors like manufacturing and infrastructure that are important for the growth of other sectors and creation of jobs".
The HR firm's findings show that manufacturing and infrastructure sectors would create 30-40 million jobs over the next decade.
According to MeraJob India founder and CEO Pallav Sinha the manufacturing sector has the potential to have a high impact on job creation and "signalling intent and policy stability would be a huge sentiment booster and will attract investors and entrepreneurs to the sector".
However, the HR analysts also feel that the Modi government should refrain from rolling back FDI in multi- brand retail as it could severely impact employment opportunities in the sector.


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Fuse Buddy Load Tester
At last, a simple way to end to that nagging question, "am I pulling too much power through that circuit on my bike?"
If you've ever added an accessory you've wondered that right? Especially if it was a high draw item like a pair of spotlights, a super loud horn etc. Here's a product that will let you know instantly without the inconvenience of pushing probes into fuse holders and while protecting your circuit at the same time which is not the case if you're using a standard digital multimeter.
Fuse Buddy is made by Electronic Specialties. There are two models, the 302M and 304B. The 302M is shown at the top of the photo (right) and is designed for mini blade fuses as used on most newer cars. The 304B is designed for use with the more common blade type fuses used on most newer motorcycles.
I have the 302M because it can actually be used for either type fuse box while the larger 304B can only be used with the larger fuse holder.
The device is super simple to use. Just remove the fuse to the circuit you want to test and plug that fuse into the Fuse Buddy probe (now your circuit is protected). A simpler way is to put a spare 10 amp fuse in the probe and not worry about using the bike fuse. If you choose the 302M you might have to go shopping for that mini blade fuse to leave in the probe.
Once plugged into your bike's fuse box press the button to turn the Fuse Buddy on and watch the digital readout. If your key is off and all accessories are off you should see nothing but 0.00. BUT if there is a parasitic drain on your system and something is pulling power without your knowledge (other than the dead battery you keep discovering) it will show up. Of course to check your entire bike for parasitic drain you'll have to remove each fuse and plug the Fuse Buddy into that circuit.
When you want to check power use in a circuit just turn on the key and start watching the meter. Vulcan owners take special note, if you have connected something to the headlight circuit you'll have to punch the starter button to turn your headlight on. Standard rule of thumb with electrical circuits of this sort is to allow a 20% headroom number for the fuse. So, if your circuit is fused at 10 amps, you shouldn't try using more than 8 amps for a long and healthy fuse life.
Electronic Specialties offers another model for those who already have a digital multimeter. The 301M and 303B are similar to the units shown above except you just connect the probe directly to your DMM. The test range will be as good (or as bad) as your DMM but most will test up to 20 amps which is far more than you'll be pulling through a motorcycle circuit.
Here are the power drain numbers for my '01 Nomad. You should be able to get some idea what kind of power your accessories and bikes systems are using based on these numbers:
- Headlight (80/100 watt Wagner) 5.14 amps low beam 6.18 amps high beam
- Tail/Running lights (includes 29 LED brake/running strip and uprated brake light bulbs 2.43 amps running 6.26 amps brakes on
- Ignition 1.20 amps
- Turn Signals .02 off, 4.06 amps blinking on
- Accessory Circuit .22 amps with nothing on (a mystery) .5 with radio at minimum volume 1.0 full volume
- Fan didn't test
- Horn didn't test
- Spots (2-55 watt) 8.7 amps
- Decorative LED's (23 of them under tank and elsewhere) .18 so my 18 amp hour battery can (theoretically ) power the LED's for 100 hours before it's dead.
Finally for those who always wanted to know: A relay (for spotlights, horns, etc.) pulls a whole 0.1 amp which is why you can connect them to virtually any circuit on the bike without worry.


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1506-1 Michael Power Pl (Bloor/Dundas/Islington)
Price: $569,000
Status: For Sale
- Tax: $1,709.16 (2020)
- Maintenance:$517.2
- Community:Islington-City Centre West
- City:Toronto
- Type:Condominium
- Style:Condo Apt (Apartment)
- Beds:1+1
- Bath:1
- Size:600-699 Sq Ft
- Garage:Undergrnd
- Age:0-5 Years Old
- InteriorLaundry Room
- ExteriorBrick, Stucco/Plaster
- HeatingHeating Included, Forced Air, Gas
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- Extra FeaturesCommon Elements Included
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Beautiful Move-In Ready 1 Br + Den Condo In The Heart Of Islington-City Centre West. Functional Layout Of Approx. 670 Sq. Ft. Combined Living And Dining With Walk-Out To Open Balcony With Unobstructed South West Views. Laminate Floors Throughout, Impressive Open Concept Eat-In Kitchen, Spacious Den For A Home Office Or Formal Dining & Premium Building Amenities Which Include But Are Not Limited To A Fitness Centre, Movie Theatre, Indoor Pool, Security, Etc.
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Telluride Lodge 308 makes for the perfect vacation home in historic Telluride, Colorado. This newly renovated unit at the Telluride Lodge boasts spacious living areas, large kitchen, and great views of the ski resort. Enjoy your stay in this beautifully decorated home before hitting the trails or trying one of Telluride's amazing restaurants. The home itself is a 3 bedroom/2 bath property. The large master suite has a plush queen bed, reading nook, private bathroom with oversized luxury steam shower, and flat screen smart TV. The second bedroom has queen bed and the the third bedroom makes a wonderful kid's or singles room with two twin beds. The home also has a newly updated kitchen, with a gas top stove, hardwood finished cabinetry, stainless steel refrigerator, beautiful tile counter tops, and recessed lighting overlooking the kitchen and high top bar seating.Telluride Lodge features common outdoor and indoor hot tubs, gas grills and lots of open space. One free parking is available on site. The grocery store is adjacent to the complex. The home itself is just steps from Lift 7 so you have all the advantages of great ski access, while still being in the town of Telluride. Telluride is packed full of amazing shops, art galleries, historical sights, day spas, and world class dining. The food in Telluride and Mountain Village is one of the many great things about coming to town. Stroll down Telluride's main street and find the historic Sheridan Chop House or award winning Brown Dog Pizza. Even if you're not an avid skier, Telluride has plenty to offer for a great and relaxing Telluride getaway. (BL#018262)
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Shoreline Management
Washington's Shoreline Management Act directs counties and cities to create plans that offer protections and safeguards for important habitat. The health of Puget Sound is tied to the health and condition of its shorelines. Orcas, salmon, eelgrass, forage fish, and clean water depend upon well-functioning shorelines.
Working with partner organizations and local groups, WEC routinely engages the public on Shoreline Master Plan updates across Puget Sound counties. In a large part due to this work, we have seen a positive trend of removing built up shorelines compared with construction of new armoring. Just as importantly, we've supported neighbors in taking charge of their community's future.
Habitat Restoration
Working with our partners, WEC advocates for smart investments to protect and restore important habitat throughout the Sound. These projects are vast and include floodplain restoration, estuary protection, removing fish passage barriers, and innovative approaches like the creation of the Nisqually Community Forest, which received over $30 million in funding and protected nearly two thousand acres of prime salmon habitat in one of the most important watersheds in Puget Sound.
Salmon Recovery
Wild Chinook salmon are an integral part of the Puget Sound ecosystem and cultural identity. Sadly, Chinook salmon runs have been declining over that last century to less than a third of the original population estimates. To support Chinook salmon recovery, WEC has a representative on the Salmon Recovery Council and works to secure funding for habitat restoration and protection in watersheds that sustain the Sound. With the Orca Salmon Alliance, we've also highlighted the connection between salmon recovery and Southern Resident killer whales that depend upon healthy runs of Chinook for their survival and who were listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act in 2005. As the tribal adage says, "no fish, no blackfish."
Aquatic Reserves
Aquatic Reserves have been established throughout the state to protect critical native ecosystems. These reserves promote the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of state-owned aquatic lands that are of special environmental, scientific, or educational interest. WEC worked with our partner organizations – RE Sources, Nisqually Reach Nature Center, Whidbey Watershed Stewards, and Preserve Our Islands – and local groups to protect aquatic reserves through the creation of five citizen stewardship committees:
- Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve
- Fidalgo Bay Aquatic Reserve
- Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve
- Maury Island Aquatic Reserve
- Smith and Minor Islands Aquatic Reserve
Each committee supports their local aquatic reserve by reviewing science and management information, conducting public outreach and education, and guiding citizen science projects.


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The following is excerpted with permission from PRNews. In case you've forgotten, LinkedIn is rife with opportunities to increase brand awareness. Not only can PR professionals build a community of customers and clients, they can connect with journalists and media on the site. Perhaps its targeted engagement capabilities are taken for granted. It's time, now, […]Read more
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This is a guest post by Sara Lancaster, Founder and Creative Director at The Condiment Marketing Co. In some cases, you can walk into a local shop, drop off a sample of your food product, and end up with shelf space easily. However, it's not typically that simple, especially at larger retail operations. To get… Continue Reading
Branding a Donut
This is a guest post by Megan Ronecker of Ruby and Sass Design Donuts. Fried bread delicious goodness, yummy yum yum! Whether it's iced or filled or glazed or sprinkle topped JUST GIMME! Everyone loves a good donut, right? But here's the thing about donuts and donut shops themselves…there isn't much that seems to differentiate… Continue Reading
Getting the most out of Pinterest
As many a food blogger will tell you, Pinterest is often a huge source of referrals to their website. But you have a food business, so why am I telling you this. Food bloggers get lots of traffic from Pinterest because people on there are looking for food ideas. The visual nature of Pinterest works… Continue Reading
Working with food bloggers
There are many different ways you can market your food products and one that you might want to think about as you start out is working with food bloggers. I should put in a disclaimer here that I am a food blogger myself but hopefully my experiences as a food blogger will help you decide… Continue Reading
Using trends to increase business
When you are thinking about setting up a business, it is important to do market research. And part of this research should include keeping up with what is happening with trends in the market you want to enter. The research should help inform what product you want to sell. Of course you should also continue… Continue Reading
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This is a guest post by Melissa Pepers of Lure Graphics Entrepreneurs by definition dive into the unknown in order to be able to transform their lives. One of the biggest unknowns for many start-ups is social media. All business owners recognise the increasing necessity and wealth of opportunities that come from harnessing this behemoth… Continue Reading
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Photographer and brand consultant Julissa Shrewsbury gives her top tips on making your business a visual success online The food and beverage industry is a hot topic. Chefs are celebrities, bars are pop-up, and restaurants are places to be seen. Food businesses are getting highly professional and creative with their digital marketing, because it's the… Continue Reading
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Two days bracket the high season in Greenport, a centuries-old fishing village on the North Fork of Long Island: the last day of school, late in June, and Tumbleweed Tuesday, as shopkeepers and farm stand workers call the day after Labor Day. Spring, fall and the starkly beautiful winter offer their own pleasures on the lush vineyard-rich North Fork, but in summer that long spindle of land, and especially Greenport, with a population of about 2,000, bustles. The harbor fills with fishing boats, sails are hoisted, weekenders spill from train, ferries, cars and buses. The lures: local oysters, farm-to-table restaurants, wineries, country roads to stroll or bicycle along and water views all over the place.
Well-kept Victorian clapboards, gray-shingled saltboxes and white churches line Greenport's streets; plaques mark buildings and sites significant to the compact village's seaport history — a schoolhouse, jail and blacksmith's shop among them. The snazzy Hamptons, with their beautiful ocean beaches, are only two short ferry rides south, but the laid-back, flip-flop vibe you'll find in Greenport is a world away.
Get a salty jump on the weekend at Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market in an old bait and tackle shop.The oysters are local and so are the beers, many from the Greenport Harbor Brewing Company. You'll get to know the people at the next table, whether you sit indoors or out; if you're industrious do the shucking yourself. Prices vary by oyster and season, but figure about $3 an oyster and $8 a beer.Or stop in at Industry Standard, where from noon to 6 the drinks are $5 and so are the excellent burgers.
Stroll down Front Street to Burton's Bookstore, a tidy space with many volumes about the North Fork, including coloring books of local landmarks, guides to flora and fauna, and a history of Greenport told through postcards, by David S. Corwin and Gail F. Horton.Looking for a beach book? You'll find page-turners aplenty, including "The High Season," a new novel by Judy Blundell set in the area.
From there wander Front Street and Main Street, to scout the quirky, local businesses (the village remains nearly free of retail chains).Every inch of Doofpot, for example, is laden with hand-painted Italian ceramics; Clarke's Garden and Home has items for outdoor living, and you can sample olive oils at Vines & Branches. And yes, T-shirts and baseball caps adorned with fork insignias are plentiful.
Evan Bucholz greets everyone who walks into his speakeasy, Brix & Rye, with a big smile and a handshake. Sit at the bar and he'll educate you in the wine he's pouring, the bourbons on the shelf and the festive cocktail he knows you'll like. A stirred or "shook" drink is about $12. There's a menu too, with dreamy New Haven-style pizza ($16 or so, depending on toppings) from 1943 Pizza Bar, and terrific salads. Still hungry? Wander down Main Street to the Sandpiper Ice Cream Shop, where the homemade butter pecan is a standout. A single scoop is $5.
The late movie starts early at the mini-movie palace on Front Street so Shelter Islanders can make the last ferry home. Open just for the summer, the century-old Greenport Theater has survived fires and hurricanes, and was lovingly restored to Art Deco splendor a few years back.Check show times for summer popcorn movies, and don't miss the short, endearing trailer about the theater's own history.
A place whose history stretches back to the 1600s is full of old, repurposed buildings. You'll find North Fork Yoga Shala on the second floor of a former Masonic temple, up the stairs from a secondhand furniture store.There's no better way to unwind than to join the studio's owner, Claire Copersino, on the mat for an unhurried 90-minute class in the soaring space, with birds chirping outside the windows. All levels are welcome. Drop-in price: $25.
Crazy Beans, a cheery, popular diner at the corner of Main and Front Streets, serves up substantial plates to fuel your day. What'll it be: pancakes, omelet, homemade soup or chicken salad of the day? The sweet 1950s-era décor is nostalgia-inducing, even if you were born decades later.Expect to pay about $15 for a filling breakfast.
Take off by car or, better, by bicycle and head over the causeway (pull over for glorious views). On the other side you'll find Orient, a village that predates the American Revolution. Peruse the free, well-curated exhibitions and period rooms of the Oysterponds Historical Society. Well-informed docents tell you about the building's origins as an inn (where weary visitors sometimes shared one of the few beds with a stranger).Wander through rooms outfitted with furniture and table settings saved by the families who settled Orient, some of whose descendants still live there.
Stop across the street at the Orient Country Store for a salted oatmeal cookie ($2), soup or a sandwich, and sit on the porch and peruse the local news in The Suffolk Times.Meander among the shingled cottages, or wander up Narrow River Road to a small, evocative cemetery where a local couple was buried among the enslaved people who had worked for them in the 19th century.
Head to the very tip of the North Fork to Orient Beach State Park, just before the dock for the Cross Sound Ferry to New London, Conn. You'll see birds in abundance — great blue herons, egrets and osprey, to name a few, feed and nest there.Take your water shoes: The beach is expansive, but the shore is lined with pebbles. Playground equipment, grills, trails and kayak rentals make this a relaxing spot for families.Vehicle entrance fee is $10 during peak season; $8 other times. Have you ever toyed with the notion of paddleboarding? The Greenport store One Love Beach offers rentals and lessons to get you started exploring inlets, harbors and waterways. Call 631-333-2064.
As you head back toward Greenport, stop off at Latham's or Sep's farm stands to ogle the produce, which starts in June with tender asparagus and strawberries and gets increasingly bountiful as corn, eggplants, radishes, tomatoes and zucchini join the riot. Lavender by the Bay in East Marion has acres of the sweetly aromatic plants, which, when its billowing purple blooms are at their peak in early July, draw visitors in droves.The craze is thanks in part to a 2000 Chinese movie called "Lavender," a romance involving an angel and a grief-stricken young woman who travel to lavender fields in southern France.For those who can't get to France, the North Fork farm is the next best thing. Visitors have been known to re-enact scenes from the film. Wander the fields and breathe it all in. When the lavender is in peak bloom, admission is $9 for those older than 12.
There are dozens of vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms along the North Fork (try them on your own time; we've only got 36 hours here). Kontokosta, just outside Greenport, has one of the loveliest settings. Try a flight of its wines in the airy wood-and-glass tasting room overlooking a vineyard; walk out back for a prime view of the Sound over the bluff.
Newer Greenport dinner options have joined longtime establishments like Claudio's (a good bet for lobster). Agave Grill and Cantina, for example, serves Mexican cuisine along with American-style dishes. (Dinner is about $120 for two.) The portions are generous, the room comfortable and the service warm.If you're up for a view and a splurge, book early for Barba Bianca, a summer pop-up by the owners of Peasant in downtown Manhattan on a pier at the end of Main Street overlooking Peconic Bay. Ferries putter to Shelter Island and fishing boats bob while you make a meal of the inventive tastes. Try the ricotta-stuffed zucchini flowers with saffron aioli. Seafood is the main event. About $150 or more for two. Plan on lingering over a bottle of the special prosecco.
Follow that coffee aroma to Aldo's, a small-batch coffee roaster and daytime hangout. Try a scone with your latte ($4). There's often a choice of one: raisin pecan($3.50). Across the street, Blue Duck Bakery Cafe also has coffee, blueberry scones and baked goods. Children will no doubt spot the antique carousel in nearby Mitchell Park and take you for a ride ($2).
Lively, colorful Lucharitos serves up excellent fish tacos,guacamole and more. If you're not driving home, go ahead, have a frozen margarita. Or head over to First and South, sit on the comfortable porch and have a delectable cheeseburger with applewood-smoked bacon and local greens ($19).
Just west of Greenport, the Silver Sands Motel, which has its own beach and a pool,hasn't changed much since the 1970s, and its devoted following likes it that way. Groups may want to reserve a cottage ($200-$300); others might prefer to stay in the refurbished motel ($175).
The Harborfront Inn, 209 Front Street, with 35 rooms, a pool and views of the harbor, is another good option, particularly if you don't have a car. Weekend rates in summer start at $339.
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Meet the woman who can lay claim to being Australia's first female judge
- Written by Anne Rees, David Myers Research Fellow, La Trobe University
This has been a good year for women and the law. Back in January, Susan Kiefel was sworn in as the first female Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. This month, Anne Ferguson was named the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria. There are female Chief Justices in Queensland and the ACT. Although sexism still pervades the legal profession, the tide of history is turning for women in the judiciary.
Dame Roma Mitchell has longed claimed the title of Australia's first female judge. Christened by her biographers as "Roma the First", Mitchell is remembered for her long list of pioneering achievements: Australia's first female Queen's Counsel, first female university Chancellor, first female state governor — and first female judge. Her appointment to the Supreme Court of South Australia in 1965 has gone down in history as the moment when a woman finally penetrated the male bastion of the judiciary.brewbooks/Flickr, CC BY-SA
But what about May Darlington Lahey, a Queenslander who became a judge in California way back in 1928? Although her legal career took place overseas, Lahey can lay claim to being Australia's first woman judge.
Yet as so often happens to expatriate Australians, Lahey's name has slipped from the historical record. Her disappearance is typical of the tendency to forget the many Australians - especially women - who found success overseas. Without their stories, our history is too easily skewed towards male activity and achievement.
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Lahey was born in Canungra, south-east Queensland, in 1889, the daughter of sawmill operator James Lahey and his wife Amelia. She attended Brisbane Grammar School, and matriculated in 1906. According to family legend, Lahey was a feisty young woman with the gift of the gab, and an uncle living in California suggested she put her debating skills to work in the courtroom.
Regardless of the truth of this tale, by 1910 Lahey had relocated to Los Angeles, and there enrolled at the University of Southern California Law School. She was soon a top student. In 1913, Lahey "beat all the boys in her year," and even scorned one mark of 100%. After graduating in 1914, Lahey was admitted to the Californian bar, and began specialising in probate. This made her the first female Queenslander to practise law.
The legal world Lahey entered remained a confirmed boy's club. Although women had studied and practised law in the US since the 1870s, they still represented only a tiny minority of the profession — less than 2% in 1920. The few women who managed to carve out legal careers suffered significant hostility and discrimination. Lahey "almost starved" as a fledgling attorney because men proved reluctant to pay for her services.
She later recalled that:
When I got a male client he would always suggest he was doing me a great favor to give his business to a woman and therefore a reduction in fee of about 50% would be appropriate.
But this bad situation was still better than Australia, where not a single woman had worked in the law until Flos Greig was admitted to the Victorian bar in 1905. Women were not even entitled to practise law in New South Wales until 1918. Lahey's home state of Queensland only acquired its first woman lawyer in 1926.
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Lahey recognised that greater opportunities were available in the US, and adopted American citizenship in 1916. As her legal career developed, she became prominent in women's organisations such as the League of Women Voters and the Women Lawyers Club, and was also an active Republican who campaigned for Herbert Hoover in his 1928 presidential campaign. She was renowned for her vivacious personality, Australian accent and talent for public speaking.
In December 1928 Lahey became the second female judge appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court. This was only seven years after Mary O'Toole became the United States' first woman municipal judge — and 37 years before Roma Mitchell's South Australian appointment. By all reports, Lahey was a popular choice. "This is the first appointment I've made while I've been in office, of which I've heard no objection by anyone!" California Governor C. C. Young announced during her investiture. In a 1933 profile of the Australian-born judge, the Los Angeles Times noted that Lahey had "helped considerably to allay masculine disapproval of women lawyers."
On occasion, her courtroom played host to Hollywood stars. After film executive Paul Bern committed suicide in 1932, his actress wife Jean Harlow appeared in court to assert her claim to his estate. Lahey appointed Harlow the executor of Bern's will.The Cornell Daily Sun
After 15 years on the bench, Lahey was unanimously elected the court's first female Presiding Judge. She remained at the court until retirement in 1965. She never married, had no children, and died in Los Angeles in 1984. Her story has been almost forgotten in Australia, recorded only in a self-published history of the Lahey family.
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This forgetting is typical of the expat experience. The many Australians who won success abroad are little celebrated at home. Novelist Christina Stead, composer Peggy Glanville-Hicks and playwright Sumner Locke Eliot were each marginalised within their lifetimes and are still groping for full recognition today. Thousands more have fallen through the cracks altogether. Such elisions distort our historical memory, leading us to sideline large swathes of Australian achievement and overlook that Australia has long been entangled with the wider world.
Our ignorance of expatriate Australians such as Lahey also keeps women out of the national story. Ambitious and unconventional women faced a hostile culture within Australia, and many found more congenial environments abroad. Men could more easily exercise their talents within Australia, and their stories have come to dominate a history that is largely confined to the nation's borders. When we forget overseas Australians, we forget a significant portion of our female achievers, and preserve the fiction that Australia's past is little more than a boy's own tale of bushrangers, Anzacs and cricketers.
Maybe the time has come to rewrite our expatriates into the Australian past. Roma Mitchell has given her name to a high school, a scholarship, and both a statue and building on Adelaide's North Terrace. This is all to the good, as Mitchell was a trailblazer who well merits our remembrance. But perhaps Lahey — arguably our first woman judge — also deserves some commemoration as well.
Authors: Anne Rees, David Myers Research Fellow, La Trobe University
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Many employers are now providing investment advice to workers in their retirement plans, according to a new Aon Hewitt survey. In fact, nearly half of companies surveyed by Aon Hewitt (44 percent) provide online third-party investment advisory services to individuals, more than a third (35 percent) facilitate the interaction of participants with third-party advisers through the phone, and nearly a quarter (23 percent) allow for face-to-face meetings with professional advisers, according to the report.
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"One of the more important things that a participant needs to understand is whether they are saving enough," said Jara. In short, good 401(k) advice will assess — given your specific retirement goals — whether you are saving enough or need to save more.
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It's a modern day mistaken belief that you need a full IT Department on your payroll.
That might have been true a couple of decades ago, but nowadays remote support from a highly qualified and professional technology support organization is just as effective… and a lot more affordable.
Our remote support team is the dependable partner that works effectively for your business, giving you all the benefits of having an expert to hand to help when things go wrong—but without having to pay out extra for payroll, office space, or resources and equipment. If that wasn't enough, unlike in-house IT, we're on call around the clock to help with all issues immediately.
St. George ProTechnology is the reliable and efficient provider for remote monitoring and support services in Southern Utah. We offer 24/7 help desk support for all your IT needs, including proactive daily security checks, remote administration of your servers and applications, and full network management.