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New Screenwriters Beat Episodes Just for YOU!
After a little break, Screenwriters Beat is back with two new episodes. Check them out at the links below — and happy writing!
Episode #11 – Part 1 – Pump Up Your Screenwriting Career
Hear what our working panel of screenwriters are doing between now and the end of the year to enhance their screenwriting careers. (Due to technical difficulties, this episode is in two parts.)
For Episode #11 – Part 2 CLICK HERE.
Plus, don't miss Episode #12 – The Ins & Outs of Rewriting. Working screenwriters usually work on rewrites. And our panel shares some tips that can help with a rewrite assignment or your own spec rewrite. Follow this LINK to Ep. 12.
See the Show — Screenwriters Beat on YouTube!
Screenwriters Beat's first two shows are now up on YouTube!
Find Episode #1 "First Screenwriting Jobs" HERE.
Find Episode #2 "Average Screenwriting Salary" HERE.
We had an amazing panel of working screenwriters:
Nicole Jones-Dion writing Horror, Thrillers & SciFi
Nicole Keefler writing TV animation & breaking into supernatural SciFi
Eric Ingram writing Action & Comedy
Heidi Mastrogiovanni writing Comedy, Comedy, Comedy
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Ann Kimbrough writing contained Action/Thrillers
All of our screenwriters are available for work! And Screenwriters Beat will put anyone in touch with a particular writer. Just email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Screenwriters Beat shows are filled with insight about what it's like to work as a screenwriter somewhere between newbie and A-List. And the show includes solid ideas about how to build a screenwriting career.
Show Time! Tonight!
Tonight's the night for the recording of Screenwriters Beat's first two episodes. They will be live on YouTube (I'll post the viewing link on Twitter) but they will be published on YouTube to check out later. (And I'll post that link here).
Since we are doing two shows at the same time, there will be a down period between them. I'll post a second viewing link on Twitter just before we go live for the second show.
Screenwriters Beat shows should run between 10 to 15 minutes. And they'll be filled with working screenwriter information and all the fun that comes when you get a group of creative people together.
Hope you can join us!
Six Days To Go!
The first two episodes of Screenwriters Beat will be recorded on June 17th! Anyone interested in watching it LIVE, post in the comments or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com and we'll put you on the email list to get the link to view.
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Here at ODM we specialise in creating an attractive, innovative and importantly high quality Promotional Product. Fowles Wines all purpose, cleanly branded and impeccably premium wine cooler bag/picnic carrier ticks all the boxes when it comes to creating a successful promotional product.
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There are various plagiarism detection tools available out there that can be used to locate instances of plagiarism within a work or document. Besides being used by educators to verify their students' work, these tools can also be used by students to ensure that they have not committed the act of plagiarism in their work.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Passive investment funds linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals have pulled in the lion's share of new money in Europe in 2020, Citi said on Friday, as more investors seek out companies they deem to act sustainably.
Citi said in a research note that one in two new exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches in Europe, the Middle East and Africa so far in 2020 were ESG-linked.
Investors have poured $4.2 billion of assets into these 52 new funds, against $3.8 billion for new non-ESG funds. The ratios are far lower in other regions, with 12% of new assets in the United States going into ESG-linked funds and just 3.7% in Asia.
Demand for ESG investments has ballooned in recent years, particularly in Europe, driven in part by growing evidence that companies that perform well on various ESG criteria tend to outperform over the longer term.
"As ESG frameworks mature and standardize they will increasingly get incorporated into the investment process of a broader range of investors," Citi analyst Kim D Jensen said in Friday's research note.
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This year has provided several reminders of the risks to investors of ESG-related problems, most starkly the case of Wirecard. The German payments firm and once stock market darling, collapsed into insolvency in June after disclosing a 1.9-billion-euro hole in its accounts.
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Flask – QuerySelectField Tutorial
When you're reading on this article, most probably you're looking solution for how QuerySelectField to pre-populate the value. Example, when edit a record, you need to populate the previously selected record.
class CategoryForm(FlaskForm): name_en = StringField('Category (en)',[ validators.Required(), validators.Length(min=6, max=255) ]) parent = QuerySelectField('Parent', query_factory=categories, allow_blank=True, get_label='name_en', get_pk=lambda a: a.id, blank_text=u'Select a categories...') submit = SubmitField('Save')
The solution is quite simple, if the QuerySelectField is named as parent, when you're doing editing just need to pass the selected option as an object. Example, form = CategoryForm(parent=category). Category = object to passed
@login_required @app.route('/category/edit/<id>', methods = ['GET','POST']) def category_edit(id=None): if id is not None: category = Category.query.get(id) form = CategoryForm(parent=category) error = None ..... return render_template('category/edit.html', error=error, form=form)
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Hey In My Case its not working its always reload all option and selected option is not showing. could you please share your code page so that i can understand when do you call categories


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9 Responses to "The Mechanics of Ignition in a car engine"
The camshafts rotate at half the the rate of the crankshaft – not the same rate as shown
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Southern Hybridization is the technique which was first given by the scientist E. M. Southern in 1975. It is a type of blotting method, which involves a transfer of the DNA from the solid agarose gel to the adsorbent medium like nitrocellulose or nylon filter paper.
Southern blotting is done after the process of DNA hybridization, where the target DNA is first cleaved by the restriction endonuclease. The target ss-DNA then complementary pairs with the radioactive label DNA probe to form a ds-DNA which can be visualized by the X-ray film.
Content: Southern Hybridization
- Definition of Southern Hybridization
- Principle of DNA Hybridization
- Transferring mechanism of Southern Hybridization
- The process of Southern Hybridization
- Applications
- Conclusion
Definition of Southern Hybridization
Southern hybridization also refers as Southern blotting. It can define as the method of isolating target DNA or desired gene of a sequence by labelling it with the complementary radioactive probe. The probe will bind with the target DNA which can visible on the X-ray film by the process refers as autoradiography.
Principle of DNA Hybridization
Southern hybridization is a method of isolating DNA of interest from the mixture of DNA molecules. This method is very much similar to the Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP).
Southern hybridization is based upon the principle of separating the target DNA by the method of probe hybridization and autoradiography that separates the target DNA.
Southern blotting is done after the separation of DNA fragments on the basis of length by electrophoresis. Then the southern hybridization is carried out to separate desired DNA by reacting it with a specific DNA probe which will make a complementary pair with the ss-DNA.
The probe is short, ss-DNA and labelled with a radioactive isotope. The probe binds with the target DNA can be visualized after exposing it to X-ray film by autoradiography.
Transferring mechanism of Southern Hybridization
The replicas of DNA on the agarose gel is transferred to the nylon filter by the capillary mechanism. The capillary action moves the buffer solution upwards to the nitrocellulose or nylon filter, which will hit the DNA to be print on the filter. The paper towel and weight do not allow the migration of DNA from the nylon filter.
The gel is much fragile, whereas nylon filter is easy to handle and it is a quite sticky membrane where the DNA bands stick easily. The filter makes the further steps easier to perform like probe hybridization and autoradiography.
The process of Southern Hybridization
Southern blotting mainly involves the following seven steps:
Restriction digestion
First, cleave the DNA molecule into short fragments by the enzyme Restriction endonuclease.
Gel electrophoresis
Then separate the DNA of different size or length on the solid media like agarose gel, by the process of Gel Electrophoresis. The solid matrix provides the complex network for the migration of DNA fragments based on their size from a cathode to anode under the electric field. The larger DNA fragments will found close to the well whereas the smaller DNA fragments will move faster. Therefore, different bands of DNA will appear of varying length on the solid matrix.
Alkali treatment
After the band formation, treat the gel with the alkaline solution to break the ds-DNA into ss-DNA.
Southern blotting involves the transfer of the DNA bands from the agarose gel to the nitrocellulose filter paper. Blotting is a very crucial step which has to be performed with care which involves the following steps:
- First, take the alkaline buffer solution in the container.
- Then place a sponge over it.
- After that place the agarose gel consisting of different DNA bands.
- Then place nitrocellulose paper and over the top of filter add some paper towels and weight.
The transfer of DNA bands to the nitrocellulose filter is the process of forming a replica. The exact bands on agarose gel will now appear on the filter paper by the capillary action.
After blotting, bake the nitrocellulose filter membrane at 80 Degrees Celsius for up to 10 minutes.
Probe hybridization
Then hybridize the DNA bands on the nylon filter by adding radioactive probe in situ. The probe will bind with the desired DNA molecule by making it ds-DNA.
After the probe hybridization, wash the filter to remove the free probes. Then expose the nitrocellulose filter to the X-ray film. The X-ray will help us to visualize the hybridized or the desired DNA of interest on the nylon filter.
- One can detect the presence of DNA in the sample by Southern hybridization.
- By Southern blotting, the DNA or desired gene of interest can be isolated.
- One can also identify the mutation in the DNA sequence by the further study of target DNA.
- Southern hybridization is also used in the process of Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP).
Therefore we can conclude that the southern blotting is a method of separating nucleic acid (only DNA). Southern is a type of blotting technique or hybridization method where the target DNA complementary pairs with the radioactive DNA probe.
On the above, there is a flow chart of southern blotting which involves steps like restriction digest, gel electrophoresis, alkali treatment, blotting, baking, probe hybridization and autoradiography.


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ㅇ Site of Reunification
Goryeo celadons are made of mystical colors and beautiful lines.
An exhibition was held on the works of North and South Korean masters
carrying on the art of Korean traditional earthenware.
Let's take a moment to hear their story.
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Are our destinies pre-arranged, or are they subject to our own making?
Who could have been the fortunate man of Bun-hee's destiny?
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Last week, the members wrote poems that expressed the emotions
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The Parents' Checklist For School Resource Officers In Your Children's Schools
English [PDF] | Spanish [PDF]
September 2017
Strategies for Youth is pleased to announce our new handbook—The Parent's Checklist for SROs in Your Children's Schools.
The goals of this checklist are to: (1) help parents understand the often confusing and ill-defined role of School Resource Officers, (SROs) within their child's school; (2) effectively navigate interactions with SROs, and (3) advocate, when necessary, to SROs and school officials on behalf of their children. The handbook identifies for parents key issues and questions that may arise about the scope of authority of police officers deployed in school, including:
- What is the legal authority of the Memorandum of Understanding between police and school officials?
- Will SROs engage in routine school discipline situations, and if so, how?
- Do state laws mandate or prohibit certain behaviors and actions?
- What is the scope and nature of any training that SROs complete?
- Have any complaints been lodged against SROs currently working in my children's schools? What avenues do parents have to complain about actions taken by SROs?
- Do written policies exist on the use of force and restraints by SROs?
- How are parents notified when their child has an encounter with an SRO?
- Do SROs receive any specialized training about how to interact appropriately and legally with students with special needs?
We encourage all parents and parent organizations to download this guide, use it as a reference and a resource, and disseminate it widely to others. In addition, we hope our Policy Engagement page becomes the "Go to" site where parents, youth advocates, legislators, police departments and others turn for current information about the state of policies, standards, and laws regarding policing of our nation's youth.
We welcome feedback about the usefulness of the information offered on this site and suggestions for increasing its effectiveness.
Where Is The State? Creating and Implementing State Standards for Law Enforcement Interactions With Youth
Full Report [PDF] | Executive Summary [PDF]
Rhonda McKitten and Lisa H. Thurau, Esq.
May 2017
In professions where adults are in regular contact with children–such as health care, education, and day care—the state is heavily involved in setting and enforcing clear standards. Law enforcement officers are the gatekeepers for the justice system. They determine who is arrested, who is not, and who enters into the juvenile justice system and these decisions can dramatically and permanently alter a youth's educational and professional opportunities. Given the magnitude and long-term impact of encounters between youth and law enforcement, there is no reason why law enforcement agencies and officers are not subject to the same levels of accountability, training and guidance.
Avoiding 'Profiling by Proxy'
Lisa Thurau and Bob Stewart
Originally posted by the Vera Institute of Justice, Reposted by The Crime Report March 31, 2016
When an individual calls the police and makes false or ill-informed claims of misconduct about persons they dislike or are biased against—e.g., ethnic and religious minorities, youth, homeless people—police must be careful to avoid "profiling by proxy"…
First, Do No Harm: Model Practices for Law Enforcement Agencies When Arresting Parents in the Presence of Children [PDF]
This report outlines key model practices law enforcement agencies can use to safeguard children from the long- and short-term impacts of being present when a parent is arrested.
Applying JDB v. North Carolina: Towards Ending Legal Fictions & Adopting Effective Police Questioning of Youth
Lisa H. Thurau and Sia Henry
Chapter 13 in compliation book, A New Juvenile Justice System: Total Reform for a Broken System, April 24, 2015
A New Juvenile Justice System aims at nothing less than a complete reform of the existing system: not minor change or even significant overhaul, but the replacement of the existing system with a different vision. The authors in this volume—academics, activists, researchers, and those who serve in the existing system—all respond in this collection to the question of what the system should be. Uniformly, they agree that an ideal system should be centered around the principle of child well-being and the goal of helping kids to achieve productive lives as citizens and members of their communities.
If Not Now, When? A Survey of Juvenile Justice Training in America's Police Academies
Full Report [PDF] | Fact Sheet [PDF]
Lisa H. Thurau
Strategies for Youth, February 5, 2013
Over the past decade, police have become a ubiquitous presence in the lives of many youths, particularly those living in disadvantaged communities. They are now routinely deployed in public schools and police are frequently the first responders in domestic disputes involving juveniles. Yet, police receive surprisingly little training about adolescent psychology and behavior. Strategies for Youth conducted a national, comprehensive survey on the state of training about juveniles available in police academies. This report presents the findings.
Putting a Developmental Approach Into Practice
Lisa H. Thurau
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, January 7, 2013
Having developmental competence means understanding that children and adolescents' perceptions and behaviors are influenced by biological and psychological factors related to their developmental stage.
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish, and No One the Safer for It
Lisa H. Thurau
Bay State Banner, October 11, 2012
As all eyes focus on the failings of the police lab analyst, it's time for Massachusetts citizens to open their eyes a bit wider and focus on the next avertable catastrophe in the making.
Connecting the Dots Conduct and Goals: Why the "Scared Straight" Approach Doesn't Work [PDF]
Dr. Jeff Bostic and Paige Pihl Buckley
The Journal of School Safety, Fall 2012
Law enforcement officers are in a very powerful position to effect positive change in the lives of young people. If an officer has the right tools and understands the emerging adolescent brain research, that officer is better positioned to communicate with youth in a meaningful and positive manner.
Law Enforcement Needs Options, Not "Kiddie Handcuffs"
Paige Pihl Buckley
In Public Safety Blog, June 28, 2012
This April, 6-year-old Salecia Johnson was removed from her Milledgeville, Georgia school in handcuffs after throwing a temper tantrum. The girl had been sent to the principal's office after allegedly pushing two of her kindergarten classmates. Once there, Principal Dianne Popp tried in vain to calm the child who tore items off the office walls, threw books, and knocked over a small shelf that struck the principal in the leg. When the principal was unable to regain control, she called police.
The Need For Developmental Competence For Adults Working With Youth
Dr. Jeff Bostic and Lisa H. Thurau
Youth Transition Funders Group Blog, February 6, 2012
A New Mexico federal court judge recently received a complaint citing the following facts: a 13-year-old boy repeatedly belched in class. While this was amusing to his pals, the teacher found it disruptive. Unable to get the 13-year-old to stop, the teacher called the school resource officer. The officer refused to arrest the boy for belching, but the teacher insisted. The officer arrested the boy…
Survey Of Policy Chiefs Shows Need For Police Training To Work With Youth
Lisa H. Thurau
Reclaiming Futures Blog, September 15, 2011
At a training of Massachusetts MBTA Training Academy recruits in July, a police officer said to the group, "What I am telling you today we did not get when we were in the academy. Now you've got a leg up in dealing with kids by knowing this stuff." The officer had been trained in a train-the-trainer capacity building effort by Strategies for Youth. "Knowing this stuff about kids makes working with them easier and less stressful and believe me, they can be stressful," he told the recruits.
Why Police Need To Understand Trauma [PDF]
Lisa H. Thurau
Youth Transition Funders Group Blog, June 7, 2011
The girl is maybe 15 years old? She is standing in the back of a building, or maybe it's an alley way. She has her arms wrapped around her body and her teeth are chattering. When the officer approaches and tells her to leave the alley way she shakes her head and refuses. The officer moves in closer and reiterates his order to leave. Suddenly the girl is lunging at him, screaming, "Don't touch me! Don't touch me! Get away from me!"…
Radio: Youth and Police: Improving Interactions to Reduce System Involvement
Dr. Jeff Bostic and Lisa Thurau
BlogTalkRadio, December 3, 2010
Schools and law enforcement are typically the gatekeepers of the juvenile justice system. Building relationships among youth and police can reduce the influx of youth into the system, reduce unnecessary arrest and disproportionate minority contact, and minimize juvenile justice involvement.
Controlling Partners: When Law Enforcement Meets Discipline in Public Schools [PDF]
Lisa H. Thurau and Johanna Wald
Article, 2010
Not surprisingly, behaviors such as schoolyard scuffles, shoving matches, and verbal altercations—once considered exclusively the domain of school disciplinarians— took on potentially sinister tones and came to be seen as requiring law enforcement intervention.
How To Police The Teen Brain: Necessary Steps For Remarkable Impacts
Lisa H. Thurau
Youth Transition Funders Group Blog, June 16, 2010
This interaction personifies the kind of policing methods many officers already use and many more could benefit form learning. This officer clearly has the "magic" to interact, intervene, and prevent such conflicts—without recourse to the courts.
Not Your Older Brother's MBTA Police
Lisa Thurau
June 3, 2010
Last month, a spirited group of youth voiced their concerns about being treated disrespectfully by police. They were organized by the Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF). They were articulate. They made reasonable demands. And four days later, their demands were taken seriously.
Smart Policing For Kids
Lisa H. Thurau
Youth Transition Funders Group Blog, May 14, 2010
It often seems as if no week goes by without the media reporting some incident involving the use of excessive force by police on youths. In spite of a brief outcry by the public that typically.
First, Do No Harm: How Educators and Police Can Work Together More Effectively to Preserve School Safety and Protect Vulnerable Students
Johanna Wald and Lisa H. Thurau
CHHIRJ Policy Brief, March 18, 2010
A decade after police officers have become a ubiquitous presence in public schools across the country, their purpose and impact remain shrouded in mystery. The responsibilities, daily functions and goals of "school resource officers" (SROs) are often subject to very different interpretations by police and school officials within districts, and poorly understood by parents, students, and even the courts.
Taking School Safety Too Far? The Ill-Defined Role Police Play in Schools [PDF]
Johanna Wald and Lisa H. Thurau
Education Week, February 24, 2010
This past November, a food fight in a Chicago middle school resulted in the arrest of 25 students between the ages of 11 and 15. Parents, youth advocates, and others rightly questioned the decision to criminalize teenage antics that, let's face it, seemed relatively mild. Plenty of us, after all, can recall hurling food at friends in the school cafeteria at a similar age.
Rethinking How We Police Youth: Incorporating Knowledge of Adolescence into Policing Teens
Lisa H. Thurau
Children's Legal Rights Journal, Vol. 29, Number 3, Fall 2009
The dynamics of police/youth interactions are often characterized by high rates of arrest, use of force during interactions, juvenile court involvement, counterproductive incarceration, and disproportionate minority contact.
Summer Special Trainer Bothered By Editorial [PDF]
Lisa H. Thurau
Nantucket Inquirer & Mirror, October 1, 2009
As the person who was hired to train the police officers and summer specials on how to work with youth, I am struck at your editorial's inability to follow some of the rules we recommend police follow, and which you no doubt would view as sensible, when working with youth: look for the good intent gone awry, restate the rules, and redirect.
When Asking, "Why Me?" Means Disorderly Conduct [PDF]
Lisa H. Thurau
Youth Today: Viewpoints, September 1, 2009
The altercation here this summer between Professor Henry Gates and Officer Joseph Crowley raises important questions about what youth around the country have learned from it, because youth are more likely than adults to be arrested and sent to court for rubbing cops the wrong way.


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Canada/Ottawa: La Cie McCormick Canada updates its existing recall for certain batch/lots of Thai Kitchen brand Original Pad Thai Stir-fry Sauce to reflect additional distribution information. The original recall was initiated due to undeclared Peanuts, a known allergen, source of dietary intolerance and possible trigger of Anaphylaxis, a serious and potential fatal situation, requiring immediate medical intervention. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's ("CFIA") follow-up food safety investigation: http://ht.ly/1Job30aCIgX
Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2017/62926r-eng.php
Thai Kitchen Stir-fry Sauce Recall Update [Canada]
Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ("CFIA") reports the following Stir-fry Sauce is subject to this recall:
- Thai Kitchen brand Original Pad Thai Stir-fry Sauce, sold in 236 ml glass jars with a product code of BB/MA: 2018JN27 and UPC of 7 37628 00510 9
Please consult the photograph above for details of the food's packaging, design and retail presentation.
According to the CFIA, La Cie McCormick Canada Co. has recalled certain batch/lots of Thai Kitchen brand Original Pad Thai Stir-fry Sauces from the marketplace because they contain Peanut, an ingredient that is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to Peanut should not consume the recalled product identified above.
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Dunman High School (DHS) was the second Chinese school set up by the government in 1956. It produced several writers and calligraphers under the leadership of renowned calligrapher Chen Jen Hao in earlier years. The Casuarina trees in the school compound at Dunman Road were affectionately remembered by generations of alumni. International Olympic Committee Executive Board Member Ng Ser Miang, TV anchor Otelli Edwards and martial arts gold medalist Vera Tan Yan Ning, recalled their fond memory in DHS as it transformed to a Special Assistance Plan (SAP), Autonomous and Integrated Programme (IP) school over the last 60 years.创校已有60年历史的德明政府中学,是新加坡第二所政府华文中学。早期的德明,在书法家陈人浩掌校下,文风鼎盛。校园内的木麻黄树给德明学子留下诗情的回忆。 过去一个甲子,德明由传统华校转型成特选、自治、直通车学校,一代代校友包括国际奥委会执委黄思绵、教育工作者符传丰、中英文媒体人李宁强和奥黛莉、以及东南亚运动会武术金牌女将陈彦凝等,忆述德明人的情意。
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Archive for January 20th, 2009
- Driving in Palo Alto | Posted by Paul Gowder on Jan 20 2009
- TK/B/B: Issa edition: lawyers and the transformative vocation | Posted by Paul Gowder on Jan 20 2009
- Ok, we have a president who doesn't actually like waking up in the morning, taking a post-coital oil bath with the CEO of Haliburton, drinking the blood of Muslim babies for a nice continental breakfast in the oval office, then going out to use the gun concealed in his bible to personally shoot women who want abortions in the head so that their fetuses can be extracted and preserved for low-wage labor despoiling the environment for our deregulated corporate overlords in the late morning, taking a late lunch of whiskey and crack cocaine before starting the afternoon's unnecessary and doomed war, kidnapping and torturing some innocents and dissidents over dinner, and then using illegal wiretapping to find the American workers whom he wants to make unemployed tomorrow before going to bed and dreaming of getting all the elementary schools shut down before the End Times, about which he has mixed feelings, because being directly raptured up to Heaven sounds great but it means he won't be able to lie around on the ranch in Texas or bash any more gay people with baseball bats, because of course Pat Robertson has told him that gay people don't get into heaven, but he still struggles with the temptation every day to bring Armageddon right on by pressing the little red button that a bunch of damn fool American voters and the Supreme Court gave him. That's great. Have a donut. Now back to bitchin'. | Posted by Paul Gowder on Jan 20 2009
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By Ken Reed
NBA star Kevin Durant is getting blistered in both the press and Twitterverse for choosing to switch employers while a free agent. Durant said his decision was based on what he thought was a better work environment and a city that he feels will help him grow as a player and as a person.
Durant never demanded a trade while under contract. He simply explored his options when he became a free agent. Nevertheless, a lot of people are mad at him for his decision.
"We live in this superhero comic book world where either you're a villain or you're a superhero if you're in this position, and I know that," said Durant.
"And I know I haven't changed as a person. I don't treat people any differently because I made the decision to play basketball in another city. I try to look at this as a game. It's not life or death. We play basketball for a living. We get to take care of our families. I want to enjoy every day. That's all it is."
Durant didn't switch employers for more money. In fact, he turned down more money from the Oklahoma City Thunder to play for the Golden State Warriors because he loved the camaraderie and chemistry he saw within the Warriors locker room and front office. As Sam Amick wrote in USA Today, Durant was attracted to Golden State because the Warriors "played with joy. They played with a genuine love for one another. On most nights, they had fun. And he wanted that."
Perhaps some of the reason fans and reporters are angry with Durant is that they don't like today's players having so much power to direct their futures.
"They want players to be seen and not heard: chess pieces in a game of live-action fantasy sports, moved by powerful men in board rooms who are armed only with their superior intellect and self-serving blather about "the process," wrote sports and culture writer Dave Zirin.
"They can't stand that maybe the best general managers are now the young black stars taking full ownership of their own legacies. They can't stand that this is a player's league … Going to the best possible workplace to achieve the greatest success would be a no-brainer in any other profession."
It should be in professional sports as well.
— Ken Reed, Sports Policy Director, League of Fans
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Ken Reed appears on Mornings with Gail from KFKA Radio in Colorado to discuss bad parenting in youth athletics.
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Ken Reed appears on the Ralph Nader Radio Hour (at 38:35) to discuss his book The Sports Reformers: Working to Make the World of Sports a Better Place, and to talk about some current sports issues.
- Ken Reed's Author Page on Amazon
Sports & Torts – Ken Reed, Sports Policy Director, League of Fans – at the American Museum of Tort Law
League of Fans is a sports reform project founded by Ralph Nader to fight for the higher principles of justice, fair play, equal opportunity and civil rights in sports; and to encourage safety and civic responsibility in sports industry and culture.
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Well, the party on Friday seemed to go reasonably well. We had lots of people who seemed to enjoy themselves which is what you want in a party. It was a little subdued by Templars' standards as a number of the usual suspects couldn't make it due to the awkward date. It was good to see a few unexpected people though.
I've been somewhat ill this last week and a bit, and only now really getting over it, which put a bit of a damper on my enjoying the weekend, which included leathellin organising an Easter Sunday roast lunch.
I've finally got wireless networking set up at Templars'. Unfortunately, leathellin's work laptop threw a fit when presented with the new network, and apart from my work laptop I don't really have much that can make use of the network. Hopefully metame's laptop will have a better time when he gets back. Thus, we are not really up to speed yet, but it is a step in the right direction.


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Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GIC) in Canada
Learn more about GICs and compare different types to find out which option is the best fit for you.
By investing your money in a GIC, you can earn interest over a set period of time without putting your principal at risk.
If you have a reasonable amount of spare cash kicking around and want a safe way to invest it without losing money, a GIC might be a suitable option for you. This type of investment guarantees a consistent return on interest (provided you have a fixed rate) and you can rest easy knowing that any money you put into your account will be given back at the end of your term.
What is a GIC and why should I consider one?
A Guaranteed Investment Certificate (or GIC for short) is an investment made over a fixed term that offers either a fixed or variable return on interest, along with a guaranteed return of your principal. So what does this mean exactly?
Let's say you invest $1,000 over a term of 3 years with a fixed interest rate of 3%. If you manage to keep the money in the GIC for the whole term, you'll get a return of approximately $93 at the end of three years (or around 3% of $1,000). An investment of $10,000 with the same term and interest rate will net you a return of $930 over three years. A variable rate, on the other hand, can be harder to predict because it's tied to the stock market.
The main draw of a GIC is that you earn a decent interest rate but you never lose the principal you invest so there's very little risk involved. For this reason, GICs can be a safe haven for more conservative investors who don't want to be exposed to the possibility of losing cash due to market fluctuations.
What are the downsides of a GIC?
The downside of a GIC is that you can't usually access your money while it's in the account. If you do need to withdraw cash unexpectedly, you'll typically be charged a fee or penalty, unless you have a cashable GIC with no conditions for withdrawal.
Types of GICs
Depending on the financial institution, there are several types of GICs with different terms and interest rates.
- Fixed vs variable (or market-linked) rate. A fixed rate GIC gives you a set rate for the duration of your term, while a variable rate will fluctuate according to how well the stock market is doing. There's more risk involved with a variable rate, since you can't predict how much interest (if any!) you'll get back.
- Registered vs non-registered. Registered GICs can be held in RRSPs, RESPs and TFSAs which means the interest you make on them is tax deductible. The interest earned on non-registered GICs, on the other hand, has to be claimed as taxable income when filing your taxes.
- Cashable vs non-redeemable. Cashable GICs let you take your money out before your term without incurring a fee or penalty. Non-redeemable GICs are more set in stone, and can cost you a lot of money if you take your investment out before it matures.
- Short vs long-term. Short-term GICs typically last less than a year and usually come with lower interest rates. Long-term GICs usually come with a higher interest rate and can last up to 10 years.
- Local vs foreign currency. You may be able to invest in a GIC that accumulates interest in a foreign currency like the US dollar, British pound or euro. This might sound like a no-brainer given currency conversion rates but there are some downsides. Unlike local investments, foreign currency GICs aren't insured and they often come with lower interest rates than their Canadian counterparts.
How to compare GICs
When you're deciding which GIC to choose, you should check the length of the term, the return on interest rates, the minimum deposit and the conditions you'll have to fulfill to cash in on your investment.
- Term. The length of time that your money will be tied up in a GIC varies, with terms ranging from 30 days to 10 years. Longer terms are beneficial in that they typically offer higher interest rates.
- Interest rates. GICs offer interest rates between 1-4%, with most paying out interest on an annual basis or when the investment matures. These interest payments can be added to the balance so that they compound every year or they may be funneled into a different account to become a passive form of income.
- Minimum deposit. Most lenders require a minimum deposit of at least $500 while some want as much as $10,000. Keep in mind that you might need to consider other options if you don't have that kind of cash floating around. If you're only looking to invest a small amount of money, make sure you meet the minimum requirements with the lender you decide to go with.
- Withdrawal conditions. Each GIC has different rules for when you'll be able to get the money you invested back. Some lenders insist that the investment can only be cashed in after the full term is up, while others might return your money earlier if you forfeit any interest you made on the GIC. You could also face fees or penalties for withdrawing before the expiry date, so make sure you read the fine print before you sign on the dotted line.
- Suitable duration. If you know you might need quick access to your money at some point, then you should aim for a short-term cashable GIC. If you don't have any issues with cash flow, you can probably take out a longer-term non-redeemable GIC with a higher interest rate.
- Reasonable conditions. You should find out what happens if you break the term of your deposit, particularly if you have a non-redeemable GIC. Ask how much you'll have to pay as a penalty if you need to take your money out early, and make sure you're comfortable with that amount before you invest.
- Easy tracking. Some GICs offer mobile banking apps so that you can check the balance of your account easily. Others offer regular statements and online platforms to help you monitor your savings. Look for a lender that keeps you up-to-date on your account.
How is my money protected?
In the case of a bank failure, GICs are automatically insured with either Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) insurance or provincial insurance. Both types of insurance limit coverage to a set term and amount. For example, CDIC insurance covers up to $100,000 over a five-year term. The good news is that you don't have to apply or pay for this insurance, and you'll get an automatic pay out from the insurance agency if the bank closes or goes out of business.
Hackers pose another threat to your money – though it doesn't happen very often, bank account hacks result in the theft of both personal data and money and can have devastating consequences for the victims. In the event of a hack, banks often cover their customers' losses, but even so, you can still take steps to prevent unauthorized access to your funds. Read this article to find out how to keep your funds safe and how to respond if someone has broken into your account.
How can I buy a GIC?
It's easy to buy a GIC through your bank or another financial institution, both in person and online. Just keep in mind that most GICs require a minimum investment of $500 while others go as high as a $10,000 minimum.
Bottom line
GICs may be suitable for you if you're a cautious investor who wants to get a decent return on the money you put in. If you're looking to explore GICs, get started by learning more about the different types available. Alternatively, you might be interested in putting your funds into a high-interest savings account to grow your money while still keeping your risk level low. To learn more, read our guide to comparing high-interest savings accounts.
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My new range of handmade buttons, from Shetland.
These ones measure 2.5 cm across and do not have a rim.
They are inspired by our amazing Aurora borealis skies here in Shetland, locally known as Mirrie Dancers.
Each button is slightly different, but I try and sell them as matching pairs.
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I was born and raised in the most dangerous neighborhood in Montreal. It was in the midst of both foster care and street gangs that I first had to make my place as a "real man". The notions of masculinity, rebellion and power, which are critical aspects of this culture, have become central questions of my practice today.
In 2015, I earned a Master of Fine Arts at Concordia University in sculpture. I also hold a Bachelor of Visual and Media Arts from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). In 2013, I participated in an exhibition organised by This Red Door at the Galapagos Art Space in New York (USA). In Quebec, I participated in exhibitions at the UQAM Gallery (2011 and 2012), Art Mûr (2013) Atelier Jean Brillant (2014), Maison de la culture Maisonneuve (2014) and Guido Molinari Fondation (2014). In the last few years, I have been invited to do artist residencies in Canada and Mexico like at AXART Gallery (Canada), Le Grave (Canada), Museum Capilla del Arte of the Universidad de las Americas (Mexico) and at Centro Morelense de las Artes (Mexico).


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Wedding: Watland, Beers
Watland, Beers
Kathryn Beers and Ryan Watland were married on Sept. 3,2012 in the garden of Kiana Lodge, Poulsbo, Wash. The ceremony was uniquely tailored to the couple and celebrated love,family, and nature. It was performed by Father John Schuster. Friends and family celebrated the joy filled occasion at the reception which followed on the patio, in the atrium, and in the main lodge.
The bride's sister, Christy, served as maid of honor while the groom's brother Andy served as best man. The groom's niece and nephew, Bailey and Dominic, were flower girl and ring bearer. The groomsmen and bridesmaids were Eric Beers, Mandy Watland, Rusty Grable, and Stacey Watland Turk.
Ryan is the son of Gene and Eileen Watland of Poulsbo. He is an electrician in Seattle. Katie is the daughter of Mike and Penny Beers of Silverdale. She attends University of Puget Sound, department of Physical Therapy, where she is pursuing a graduate degree. The happy couple have made Suquamish their home.


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Mongo, Express, Node stack experience
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Long-term employment with 20 working days paid vacation
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Mallory's been home the last couple of days and I haven't spent much time in the studio. We had the big family gathering yesterday. My mother did make her Beef Stew along with Red Velvet cupcakes. It's amazing how Mallory now has us all thinking of cupcakes as the most perfect snack. Much better than a cake and can be eaten on the run. Mom also had a few Carrot Cupcakes too – WOW, they were awesome! She didn't make them though. This weekend was also Utica Homecoming Days and one of the booths there have the most delicious deserts you have ever had. I think that is where she got them! I didn't make it up this weekend, for obvious reasons, but Mom went up to stay in the river house and my sister and brother-in-law had a couple of cars entered in the car show.
Mallory has headed back to campus today with a container of the cupcakes and my bet is they won't last on the 3-hour drive. Friday was the last time I spent any time in the studio to amount to anything. I had Stamp Club on Saturday and right after the girls left, my house came alive with the sounds of kids once again. I have so missed the kids running in and out!
I guess I should move onto some stamping for you. My Favorite Things released their new set, Shower Time, on the 1st, along with My Favorite 48 – a collection of 48 Prismacolor pencils. If you purchase the My Favorite 48 this month, you also will receive the Shower Time mini set for free. On top of this great release, My Favorite Things is this week's Sketch Sponsor on Card Positioning Systems. As luck would have it, I had the sketch a few days early and was able to work on my card Friday night.
I've already done a few samples with the Prismacolor pencils, and decided this time to use Copic markers to color my image. I hand drew the flowers on the umbrella with a Signo White Gel Pen and dotted the middle with a yellow marker. All the panels were sewn together using my sewing machine before they were assembled on the card front.
Stamps: Shower Time and Bundles of Bouquets by My Favorite Things
Paper: SU Not Quite Navy, BasicGrey Romani, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black
Accessories: Sewing Machine, Copic Markers, May Arts Ribbon, Signo White Gel Pen, Dimensionals
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Man! You're killing me with all this talk of yummy food! Where's the recipes!?! 😉
Love your card too! The main image just pops off the page! Your coloring and stitching are perfect!
Cute, cute, cute!!!
Great card, love all the stitching
Gorgeous card. I love the stitching…and your Copic coloring is just fabulous!
Sounds like you had an awesome weekend – what fun! Very pretty card too!
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Wow…beautiful job with the sewing on all of those panels! Gorgeous card!
Love it.
Wow Sherry! This is great! The stitching is just amazing!
Beautiful take on the sketch Sherry! Love the flowers in the umbrella!
Sounds like you had a great weekend with the kids! I am hoping tomorrow to order the MFT 48 as my birthday present to myself. I love what you are doing with the set of the month!
I love this! Classic crisp colors!
Well done Sherry!!! FABULOUS!!!!
Fab card!!! That colouring is lovely and the flowers look great.
Love this card, the colouring, the layering, the stamp and especially that gorgeous ribbon!


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Rustic European White Oak
9/16 x 9 ½ x 96"
Champagne is a historical province in the northeast of France, now best known as the Champagne wine region for the sparkling white wine that bears its name. Source of inspiration for designers.
This semi-fumed handcrafted floor defines luxury as a way of life, with a natural aged beauty enhanced by a fumed treatment that brings out the true antique look and the beauty of the wood. Indulge yourself, and let this beautiful European White Oak hardwood floor create a sophisticated look in your space. It is a modern revival of an artistic timeless floor crafted after Old World designs.
Board Thickness: 9/16"
Board Width: 9 ½"
Board Length: 96". On average 85% of the boards are 96" in length (with the remaining 25% in random lengths from 3ft to 5ft)
Top Wear Layer: 3.2 mm
Construction: 3 Layer Engineered Floor.
Finish: Bona Naturale
Use: Residential, Commercial, light to medium traffic.
Installation: Glue down, Nail / Staple down.
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Quantity / Pallet: 64 Cartons / Pallet, 1,620.48 Sq.ft. / Pallet
Weight: 46 Lbs / Carton
Carton Dimension: 4" x 10" x 96"
Moisture Content: 9 -13%
Warranty 25 Year Limited Finish Warranty and Lifetime Limited Structural Integrity Warranty.


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If you're still looking for the perfect restaurant near Collingwood, pay a visit to us at Mylar & Loreta's.
Most people have a favourite restaurant where they can go to enjoy a tasty meal and spend time with loved ones. But if you're still looking for the perfect restaurant near Collingwood, Ontario, pay a visit to Mylar & Loreta's. We are famous in the area for our delicious food and top-notch service, and many of our regulars continue to come back at least once a week to try every item on the menu, while others order the same entrées every time they come in. No matter what you choose, we are confident that you'll love the food and appreciate the warm, friendly service that you'll get from our staff.
Our menu includes a variety of options to suit any palate. If you're dining with us for breakfast, which is available until 4 p.m., satisfy your appetite with our Omelette Platter. This hearty meal includes a three-egg omelette with choice of two fresh ingredients, served with your choice of breakfast meat, home fries, and toast. Loreta's Eggs Benedict are another breakfast favourite, featuring fresh poached eggs served with ham on an English muffin, covered in creamy Hollandaise sauce, and a side of home fries.
You can also try the lunch and dinner entrees at our restaurant. For lunch, a BLT sandwich is a favourite, or you may love Mylar's Turkey Club House Sandwich, which includes toasted bread piled high with roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. We also have several salad options that are perfect for lunch, or a dinner menu packed with hot meals that combine fresh ingredients and tasty flavours.
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Education Majors as Substitutes
The Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Education Majors as Substitute Program is intended for education majors to serve as substitute teachers. IU8 assists with recruiting, provides training and processes paperwork including issuance of a locally issued permit issued through IU8. Once the applicant has completed training and paperwork their information is forwarded to selected districts.
Prospective Teacher Substitutes (Act 86 of 2016):
- Must be currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania-approved college or university teacher preparation program;
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours or equivalent;
- May teach a maximum of 10 days for a single employee and a maximum of 20 days per school year; and
- Must meet requirements of the School Code related to clearances and good moral character.
- Reissuance provisions:
- May be reissued for one additional year;
- Must provide proof of completion of additional 15 credits hours or equivalent from a PDE-approved preparation program provider; and
- Must remain enrolled in a PDE approved preparation program.
Training are held in July and December. For information on training components Click Here
- Completed application
- Education documentation as outlined above including an official transcript (sealed from the college)
- PDE 6004 Arrest and Conviction Form
- Act 168 Employment History Review(s)
- Acceptable clearances for school employment
- PA State Police Criminal Record
- PA Department of Human Services Child Abuse History
- PA Department of Education fingerprinting
- abide by the Code of Conduct for Professional Educators
- successful completion of training
Click Here to download the application or
Contact Karen Makin, Supervisor of Human Resources
Act 126 - Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Act
Effective January 2, 2013 all substitutes are required to attend training under Act 126 every five years. More information will be provided to applicants as they complete the application and training process.
Click Here for more information on the training requirements and objectives.
This training is in addition to the required training for participating in this program. Act 126 does not require completion prior to beginning employment. IU 8 will require training be completed as soon as possible but during the school year in which you obtain the permit. PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS - Those who successfully complete training and required paperwork will be qualified to substitute in any of the participating IU 8 districts. The locally issued permit will only be valid for substituting in participating IU 8 districts.PERMIT and RENEWAL INFORMATION - The locally issued permit will be valid for day-to-day substitute teaching assignments valid at participating IU 8 districts. This permit will be valid for the school year obtained. The permit can be renewed one time by completing a renewal form and attending in-service with IU 8. Renewal information will be available to candidates in the spring


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The best way to celebrate the nature is planting a tree – today itself. Buy these eco warrior socks now and proudly plant a tree by wearing and promoting such sanguine deeds. They are knitted naturally with combed cotton to give you sustaining impression every time you wear it. Let your feet flaunt these eco pair of socks.
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- This pack contains 1 pair of socks
- Perfect with formal wear for corporate impression
- Length: Crew
- Material: 85% Cotton, 13% Polyamide & 2% Elastane
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Arsenal's comfortable win over West Ham confirmed several things we already knew: firstly that West Ham are a bad team in serious trouble, secondly that Alexis Sanchez is a world class player and thirdly that he is now Arsenal's striker for the foreseeable future. There is no no question of Olivier Giroud displacing him up front until the Chilean gets injured or hits an extended period of bad form.
What it didn't confirm is whether Arsenal themselves are a top team on the level of Liverpool and Chelsea this season. Arsenal can only beat what is put in front of them, and they did so with ease, but despite their recent wins there's a sense that this Arsenal team is like so many we've seen in recent years: ready to crumble when the going gets tough.
Of course they've had a fantastic November – traditionally a month where things begin to go wrong for the Gunners – but the fixtures have been very kind to them. Beating West Ham comfortably is one thing, but their performance against Manchester United last month, where they looked totally limp from kickoff onwards, was a reminder that being able to punish small teams that sit deep and let you have the ball is a great quality for a team to have, but it is not enough to win a league on its own.
With games coming up against an in form Stoke team, a dangerous Everton side and a wounded Manchester City, big tests are on the horizon over Christmas for Arsene Wenger's men.


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Way back in the 1860s, there were Southerners who rather disliked the notion of lopping half the country off and calling it something new. They were of the thoroughly unpopular opinion that certain things which Northerners supported (such as ending slavery) were not such a bad idea after all. Unsurprisingly, this view did not go down well with the majority of southern citizens (a category which, prior to the abolition of slavery, did not include the huge number of slaves in the south).
While white Southerners had never particularly fancied their above-the-Mason-Dixon-line neighbors, it wasn't until after the Civil War that they started to consider themselves better. Rather than accept the changing tides of racial equality, many Southern whites developed an attitude of cultural supremacy in addition to racial. They coined the term "carpetbaggers" to refer to Northern whites who moved to the south (often carrying baggage made of disused carpeting). Their dislike was not without reason—the whites, who were accustomed to living without the servitude of slaves, were often better able to adapt to a slavery-free environment and capitalize on the prospects of reconstruction.
Worse than the carpetbaggers, though, were the scalawags (SKAL'uh'wag)—also known as scallywags. A scalawag was an original White southerner who "defected", so to speak, and collaborated with Northerners and freed southern blacks. Seizing the opportunity to be on the prospering side of Reconstruction, some scalwags found considerable personal gain in their cooperation with Northerners—whom most Southerners still considered an unwelcome, occupying force throughout Reconstruction and, in many cases, for decades after.
Throughout the decades, the term "scalawag" has been used pejoratively, to refer to someone who causes trouble or goes against the majority opinion. More than a century after losing its racial overtones and historical context, the word maintained (and maintains) its slightly negative connotation.
Today, a scalawag is anyone who causes mischief. The term is often taken more lightly than it may have been in the past, referring almost jokingly to an unscrupulous, rascally low-life. An only moderately offensive jibe, scalawag has come a long way for a word which—two centuries ago—referred to lower-grade farm animals.
Editor's Note: This post was written by Mark Jacobs. Mark is a volunteer assistant editor for Jet Fuel Review. He is double-majoring in Physics and Air Traffic Control Management at Lewis, but the left side of his brain is an avid writer. Mark is a junior and works as a ramp traffic controller at O'Hare and at Panera Bread, from which he does not steal dozens of bagels every day. He is also a tutor in Lewis' Writing Center.


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La La Land
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Campaign: La La Land Digital & Blu-ray Release
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This 2017 Clio Entertainment Bronze winning entry titled '"Join the Crowd" TV Spot' was entered for La La Land by Tiny Hero , Burbank. The piece was submitted to the medium: Home Entertainment: Audio/Visual within the entry type: Home Entertainment and the category: Spot. It consists of 1 video and 1 image. This piece is part of a campaign called 'La La Land Digital & Blu-ray Release' that consists of 5 elements.


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I'm Coy. I crash-landed my spaceship on this Pacific island hundreds of years ago. Captain Plucky and her friend Lmao became stranded trying to rescue me, and Deadpan came later. Deadpan and Lmao are comedians.
We eventually got the internet and landed a gig helping writer David Davis make Alien Resort comics for newspapers. A group called the Beacons of Night said we were taking jobs from Earthlings and Mr. Davis is now in prison for hiring us.
We taught ourselves how to write the comics and I took over the website to tell our story. I write regular posts to keep readers up to date. This introduction will always be at the top of the Developing Story (home) page. The most recent post update immediately follows. And if I tell a joke at the end of a post, it's not part of the story; it's just something the comedians want me to say.
Be sure to visit the Alien Resort Museum page, which has clippings of our comics from Earth newspapers.
And if you want to catch up on the current episode or learn about previous episodes, including how I met and married Susan of Alpha Pegasi, or the birth of Princess, the daughter of Plucky and Deadpan, you can go to the Read a Single Episode page.


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The Social Fund: Law and Practice
(Sweet & Maxwell, 2009)
This edition provides a detailed and authoritative account of the Social Fund, sometimes described as the 'safety net' of the social security system and sometimes criticised as a 'lottery'. The book is divided into a ...
Putting the ombudsman into constitutional context
(Oxford University Press, 2009-10)
This article argues that in debates on constitutional reform more attention should be paid to the potential contained in the office of the ombudsman. It highlights four key areas of the constitutional activity in which the ...
Modelul Ombudsmanului britanic, irlandez şi Australian: expansiune, redimensionare şi noi orizonturi
(C.H.Beck publishers, 2011-02)
This Chapter is derived from the authors' project 'Public Services Ombudsmen and Administrative Justice: Models, Roles, Methods and Relationships' funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. In this study we ...


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Polio Vaccine
The polio vaccine protects against polio, a very contagious viral infection that affects the spinal cord and brain. Polio can cause permanent muscle weakness, paralysis, and sometimes death.
Two formulations are available:
The live-virus vaccine is no longer available in the United States because it can mutate to a strain that causes polio in about 1 of every 2.4 million people who receive the vaccine.
The polio vaccine may be combined with other vaccines, such as the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine and sometimes hepatitis B vaccine or Haemophilus influenzae vaccine.
For more information, see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Polio vaccine information statement.
(See also Overview of Immunization.)
As a part of routine childhood vaccination, the polio vaccine is given in four doses: at age 2 months, 4 months, 6 to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years.
Because polio is now so rare in the United States, unvaccinated people over 18 years are not given the vaccine unless they are likely to be exposed to the polio virus—for example, if they are traveling to an area where polio is common (see CDC: Travelers' Health), working in a laboratory with materials that may contain the virus, or treating people who may have polio.
If people have a temporary illness, doctors usually wait to give the vaccine until the illness resolves (see also CDC: Who Should NOT Get Vaccinated With These Vaccines?).


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Crushed Velvet Draught Excluder - Red
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- Size: 85cm x 20cm (33" x 8") approx
- Case: 100% Polyester (Crushed Velvet)
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This beautiful red crushed velvet draught excluder is practical as well as a touch of glamour. These excluders have been designed to fit most door sizes and will keep your home cosy and warm in the cooler months.
Our luxurious hollowfibre filling acts as a great insulator making this the ideal choice to keep your home protected from any unwanted cool air.
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11 Books That Embody The Spirit Of Chicago
Chicago: the heart of the country, the city that rebuilt itself after a devastating fire most likely caused by a cow, the home of deep dish pizza, the place I call home. I've lived here for five years in five different neighborhoods, and over the course of that time, I've fallen in love with it. The rainbow colored El trains are the veins of the city, the skyline grows and reshapes itself everyday, and the people that inhabit this wonderful metropolis pulsate the streets with life.
The city is filled with dreamers, artists, entrepreneurs, comedians, writers — some of the best, in all honesty. Throughout history writers like Richard Wright and Stuart Dybek have captured the spunk, the struggle, and the beauty of Chicago in prose and poetry, giving the world books that will be cherished forever. There are some in particular that channel the spirit of Chicago, one that's filled with issues of race, sexuality, independence, and growth. If you're from Chicago then you've probably grown up reading some of these, and if not, I'd highly recommend putting them on your TBR list! Even if you're not a Chicagoan — maybe you're a New Yorker or a Southern gal — there are still plenty of reasons to read these sensational books that take place in the Windy City.
1. Native Son by Richard Wright
The first book I was handed when I moved to the city was Native Son, a book set in Chicago during the 1930s revealing the brutal racial divide in the city. The story focuses on Bigger Thomas, a young man whose destiny includes a prison cell, a false accusation, and a moment of panic that will define his life. This is a deeply moving novel, and even if you aren't from the heart of the midwest, I'd still recommend it to anyone and everyone who breathes.
2. The Coast of Chicago: Stories by Stuart Dybek
Just as James Joyce is to Ireland, Stuart Dybek is to Chicago. Dybek has a handful of absolutely breathtaking collections that represent the city of Chicago in a number of ways. In The Coast of Chicago, you can read his love letters to the city.
3. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Niffenegger's first and absolutely stunning debut novel doesn't take place in the heart of Chicago, but it does explore the suburbs and some of the more well known areas Chicago natives are familiar with. Claire, an art student, and Henry, a time-traveling librarian, meet in a Chicago library — it's the first meeting for one of them, and a reunion for the other. This is a magical (and heartbreaking) tale that takes place near a magical city, and it doesn't get much better than that.
4. Hairstyles of the Damned by Joe Meno
Joe Meno has written a number of books that capture the different atmospheres of Chicago, including Office Girl and The Great Perhaps. But my favorite will always be the punk-scene coming-of-age masterpiece, Hairstyle of the Damned. The main character, a burnout named Brian, and his punk rock best friend, Gretchen, maneuver their high school life and confusing adolescence together. This novel takes place during the age of mix tapes and underground concerts, arcade games and grunge — a place and setting that'll intrigue you from the very first page.
5. Maud Martha by Gwendolyn Brooks
Brooks gave us a raw insight on what it was like being a young black woman in Chicago during the 1950s, and it still holds relevance today. Simply put, her writing is just that timeless. This is a quick read told in a vignette style, but it is a deep and rich look at the social and racial inequalities of 1950s Chicago. It's a classic that'll stay with you long after you've finished it.
6. Bedrock Faith by Eric Charles May
Bedrock Faith takes place in a black middle-class neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, focusing on Gerald "Stew Pot" Reeves, who returns to the neighborhood after being in prison for the last 14 years. Stew Pot comes back with a more religiously induced persona, and he supplies the neighbors a never-ending chain of gossip. This novel takes on multiple themes, but at the heart of it, it's a story about the town of Parkland, a place that feels so real and reflects an important piece of Chicago most don't get the chance to see.
7. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Chicago is a melting pot of cultures, and The House on Mango Street represents that in its descriptions of the poor neighborhood where the main character, Esperanza Cordero, lives. Told in a series of vignettes, this is the story of a woman's identity, her independence, her dreams — but it's also the story of all the fascinating people who surrounded her in the neighborhood. The House On Mango Street is one that Chicagoans keep close to their heart as it perfectly captures the spirit and hope of the city.
8. Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
This nonfiction work takes you back to the early 1900s when Chicago hosted the World Fair. The World Fair brought prestige, glamour, money... unfortunately, it also brought out one of the world's most terrifying serial killers, H.H. Holmes. This book juxtaposes the story of the World Fair with the story of Holmes' murders and eventual capture. It's also an interesting look at Chicago during the turn of the century.
9. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
Green and Levithan both bring a Will Grayson to the table in this collaboration. One of them lives in Evanston on the North Shore, and the other lives in Naperville in the western suburbs. When they meet on an unlikely Chicago street, their lives will change forever. This is a fun read about high school, friendship, and first loves, and a book that celebrates the Chicago suburbs.
10. Building Stories by Chris Ware
This is an incredibly fun graphic novel. It takes place in a Chicago apartment building, and it follows different characters and their lives within. There's a 30-something woman on the search for her purpose, a couple annoyed by the company of the other, and the landlady who has lived the same lonely life for decades. Within the beautiful illustrations is the comedy and sadness about everyday life. If you need a break from heavy novels, consider picking this Chicago-loved and -recommended piece of art.


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Cabin fever this winter? We've got you covered! Dr Hilary connects you with local places for fun and learning during the cold winter months in this week's blog.
Tag: winter activities
It's So Cold in the D!
Dr Tiffney offers ideas for indoor and outdoor family fun as the weather gets cold! Embrace the winter with your kids inside and out!


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Astros Win! Re-Sign Miguel Tejada
Miguel Tejada was 4 for 6 tonight with all 3 of our RBIs, including the game-tying 9th inning RBI single and walk off HR in the 11th.
Re-sign Miguel Tejada!
I know, I know, we should be rebuilding… but I don't trust our front office to do a decent job of this. We'll end up with four AAA-quality catchers or six infielders with "pop." History has proven this to be true.
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I say trade him while hes hot, because the pessimist in me believes he won't ever get hot again and we can get lots and lots of propsects for him, Wandy, and Roy if he would let go of his no trade.