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To celebrate the holiday season this year, hospitals around the country are bringing a little joy to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and their infant care facilities by decking out their smallest patients in tiny festive attire.
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At the Mother-Baby Nursery at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, for example, Caitlin Pechin, an RN at the hospital, knitted Santa hats with an intergalactic twist: Yoda ears. To complete the Baby Yoda-inspired outfits, the hospital added onesies inspired by how Yoda speaks, with phrases like, "Cute, I am," and "Merry, must be."
Calling the infants the "force of our future," Patty Genday, CNO and VP of patient care services, said, "Nobody likes to see anything more than a beautiful baby in a cute little outfit, so we routinely dress them up based on the time of year or the occasion we may be celebrating."
Meanwhile, the staff at Clark Memorial Health tried to brighten the day for the parents of NICU patients by dressing up the newborns in knit Christmas-themed outfits, including reindeer antlers and Santa hats, and snapping photos with the phrase, "Miracles come in small packages."
Similarly, Shannon Younginer, a nurse at Summerville Medical Center in South Carolina, celebrated the season by knitting "ugly" sweaters for the facility's NICU patients. "Having a baby in the NICU can be very, very, scary for parents," she said. "So … coming in and seeing your baby dressed in the 'ugly' Christmas sweater, or even just having a cute little name tag on their bed, it means a lot. Parents really appreciate it."
And Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City in Missouri collaborated with March of Dimes Kansas City to dress up 31 NICU patients as Santa-delivered "gifts" this holiday season—complete with a crocheted Santa hat or hat with a bow, a bag filled with candy, a card with the infant's footprint, and a keepsake holiday book. To commemorate the occasion, three volunteer photographers, all of whom previously had infants in the NICU themselves, documented the festively attired newborns.
And at Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee Greg Phelps logged his 17th year making the rounds in the hospital's NICU as Santa Claus, a tradition he started after his own son was treated in the NICU in 1998. "It was a shock, and an absolutely chaotic event throughout the entire ordeal," Phelps said. But when Santa came to visit his son and the other NICU patients that year, the experience "helped … bring some hope and joy and brought a smile to our faces."
So when the original Santa retired, Phelps offered to take his place. "(Now), even though I'm dressed as Santa Claus and I'm there to spread holiday cheer and joy, I can legitimately tell parents that I was right where they were on or about this day," Phelps said (Singh, "Good Morning America," ABC, 12/16; Hayden, WHAS 11, 12/18; Overdeep, Southern Living, 12/17; Breen, "The Today Show," NBC, 12/18; Musto, Fox News, 12/14).


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Littleton Middle Schools
Euclid Middle School
|Euclid Middle School, 2015. Photo by Amelia Martinez.
Land for Euclid Middle School at 777 West Euclid Avenue was acquired in 1957 in combination with land for a planned elementary school to face Acoma Street, twenty acres in all. Euclid was completed in 1959. (The elementary school was built in 1961 and was named Walt Whitman) It was Littleton's second junior high school, the first being Grant Junior High that was created in 1956 when a new Littleton High School was built and the 1920 high school building on Grant Street was converted to junior high use.
The general contract for Euclid was $1,059,000. Architect was Earl C. Morris. Morris was again the architect for a west classroom wing that was added in 1961 for $320,386. Other additions have been the library and a section behind the stage in 1969 by Bourne and Dulaney, architects, and an industrial arts and physical education addition, with remodeling of the stage, in 1979 by Nixon, Brown, Brokaw & Bowen. In 1985 a student services and special education resource area was added. The architect for that project was Reynolds & Rutledge.
Three classrooms, staff restrooms, and a walk-in freezer were added in 1995. The windows and boilers were replaced along with entrance stairs with a ramp. The school also received upgraded electrical and fire alarm systems, a cafeteria expansion, and air conditioning in the same year.
In 2002, the gym floor and roof repairs were underway. A new play/social area was added to separate the children from the bus drop-off area for safety. Other upgrades took place in years proceeding. The restrooms, gymnasium lighting, bleacher safety railings and flooring were all upgraded or replaced.
Work began in 2013 on the flooring, the interior, mechanical, the electrical and plumbing. The heating, cooling and ventilation system were replaced or repaired as well as the roofing and fire sprinkler system.
"Every student a Leader" is a special leadership program offered to all students. The school includes an innovative STEM Center for hands-on learning in an engineering environment.
The colors for the Euclid Middle School Falcons are blue and white.
Isaac Newton Middle School
|Newton Middle School, 2015. Photo by Amelia Martinez.
The school was completed in 1962 under a general contract for $1,464,179. Alfred Watts Grant was the architect. Remodeling was done in 1970 and 1978 that included a media center and classrooms; More, Combs & Burch were the architects. Enlargements were made in 1985 that added a computer lab; Reynolds & Rutledge were the architects; and a wood and metal shop and athletic storage designed by Marcus Robertson.
The bond projects of 1995 brought enhancements to Newton. The media center was remodeled in the 1970's as was the administration area. Additional improvements were done in 1995, 2002 and 2013.
In 2021 the old Newton Middle School was replaced with a new building which opened for the 2021-2022 school year. The new school is divided into grade-level pods; each pod includes a communal space with furniture for that grade level. In addition, each pod has a maker space and two classrooms that open to the outside. The cafeteria area opens up to an expansive outdoor space which includes picnic tables, a basketball court, a baseball field and a large grassy area. One wing of the school is devoted to the athletic center which houses a large gym with three courts, a running track and a climbing wall. Next to the gym is a fitness center with a wide variety of exercise equipment. A new stadium will be built on the site where the old Newton school building was located.
The school has a state recognized STEM education program with a state-of-the-art lab. Newton is also home to the NOVA program, which is a day treatment center for K-12 students with special emotional needs.
Newton Middle School Knights sport the school colors red and white.
Goddard Middle School
This school opened in January 1968 to 300 fifth and sixth graders, with 500 older children added the following fall. The site of approximately thirty-seven acres at 3800 West Berry Avenue was purchased in 1962. Ten and one-half acres were transferred to the City of Littleton in 1980. The basic construction contract was for $1,157,500; architect was Morse, Dion & Champion. The principal was William Stradley. A multi-purpose room and language arts rooms were added in 1975, when Brown, Brokaw & Bowen were the architects. Remodeling and additions by architects Kahn & Clearwater brought improved or added space for arts and crafts, language, social science, physical education and the home arts department in 1985. Additional remodeling to the kitchen, cafeteria, media center and administrative offices was done by Bassett & Associates in 1990 and 1991.
|Goddard Middle School, 2015. Photo by Amelia Martinez.
In 1995 many of the schools saw technical and aesthetic improvements, including Goddard. The electrical and fire alarm systems were upgraded to improve safety. Railings and wheelchair access ramps were installed, and sidewalks and drainage systems were replaced. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning units were also exchanged with new ones.
A roofing project was completed in 2001 but part of the roof was later replaced due to leakage. Since 2002, Goddard has resurfaced the tennis courts, replaced the gym lights and upgraded security systems.
The 2013 bond project began work on the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Interior, mechanical and roofing were all be repaired or replaced. Changes and repairs were made for structural, electrical and mechanical purposes. In 2020 the Nike Hercules missile located in front of the school was removed and donated to the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum in order to provide space for an expanded parking lot at the school.
Robert Goddard was an American scientist who lived from 1882 to 1945. He is considered the father of modern rocketry. Teal and purple are the colors of the Goddard Middle School Vikings.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
|Powell Middle School, 2015. Photo by Amelia Martinez.
Windows and window coverings, solar panels and skylights, and walls and damaged carpet were replaced in 1995. The tennis courts were resurfaced and a new clock system was installed with the help of the bond project that year. Two classrooms were added, the PACE room was enlarged and a loading dock and storage room were built.
In 2002 the gym floor and the roofing were replaced and the security and fire alarm systems were upgraded. Since 2006 improvements to the school included plumbing upgrades, air quality improvements and concrete/asphalt replacements.
The bond project of 2013 began with repairing and replacing the outdated electrical system, the locker and restrooms, and the ventilation systems. The windows and irrigation system were replaced, as well as the carpets and the sewer system.
The school offers a broad array of elective programs including electronic publishing, 3D art and digital media.
The Powell Middle School mascot is the Puma, the school colors are burgundy and black.
John Wesley Powell was an American geologist who lived from 1834 to 1902. He led the first expedition down the Grand Canyon and later became director of the U. S. Geological Survey.
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The IPCC's latest climate change summit is underway in Edmonton, and this time cities rather than nations have been given a seat at the negotiating table.
The three-day Cities and Climate Change Science Conference opened on Monday in the Canadian city of Edmonton. Run by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the conference brings together climate scientists and city planners to start charting a global roadmap on how cities can best battle climate change, reports the Thomas Reuters Foundation.
It is also the first time that cities rather than nations have been offered a seat at the negotiating table.
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Around 750 delegates from about 80 countries are expected to travel to Edmonton to attend the IPCC summit.
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Dallas County receives opposition to vacation of 338th Court
The Dallas County Board of Supervisors met in its regularly-scheduled meeting in Adel on Tuesday, Oct. 31. During this meeting, the board, along with County Engineer, Al Miller, held a discussion and public hearing about the possibility of vacating 338th Court, on the boarder of Adel and Waukee, south of Interstate 80.
The land south of 338th Court was recently annexed into the City of Waukee. The vacation of the road could leave residents of the homestead at the end of that road in a tough situation.
"Currently the county maintains that road and, sometimes, in the winter the drifts get six-feet high," said Hugh Stone, who lives at the homestead at the end of the road. "I don't have equipment to plow that road out. All I've got is a little Chevy pickup truck with a tiny little blade on it.
"If this vacation takes place, our life will be made very, very difficult. There will be days that we are not able to get to our jobs because the county is no longer maintaining that road."
Stone said that he did not receive any notice about the annexation before it happened and did not receive any notice that the county was considering vacating the road until Thursday, Oct. 26, just five days before Tuesday's meeting.
Dallas County Engineer, Al Miller, said that according to the Iowa State Code, a city usually has to annex to the center point of any roads on the border of their annexation, but because of the way the easement is set up with that road, it could not be done that way this time. The land south of 338th Court, which was annexed into Waukee is owned by Ruan Inc., while the land to the north, which was not is owned by Thompson Holdings LLC.
"It's a little bit unique in that this county road easement lies north of the section line, so none of the Ruan property," Miller said. "Typically it would be split. Ruan property would be down the center line of the road. This particular road easement is not set up that way. The underlying title holders are the folks at the top, which I think caused some confusion with the City of Waukee when they were going through the annexation process."
Miller suggested to options to the Board of Supervisors. Either to write a letter to the Waukee City Development Board, requesting that the annexation go to the center line, which the code allows for, or vacate the road.
A representative from Ruan Inc. was at the meeting also said that Ruan Inc. would be opposed to that road being vacated and would not have expected services to the road to be cut off as a result of the annexation.
The land owned by Thompson Holdings LLC is being farmed, and all parties involved agreed that it would be okay for the county to vacate the part of the road that goes into that farm, but regarding the rest of the road, the public hearing was left open and recessed and will be picked back up on Nov. 28.


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College basketball: UMass names Kelsey as head coach; FGCU's Dooley was reportedly in mix
AMHERST, Mass. — Massachusetts has named Pat Kelsey men's basketball coach.
Kelsey comes to UMass after five seasons as coach at Winthrop. He led the South Carolina school to a 102-59 record in that span and qualified for the
NCAA tournament this season with a record of 26-7. He was previously an assistant at Xavier and Wake Forest.
College basketball: FGCU's Joe Dooley being courted by UMass? CJ Williamson gone
He replaces Derek Kellogg, who was fired earlier this month after nine seasons with the Minutemen.
Florida Gulf Coast University coach Joe Dooley's name had been mentioned in conjunction with the UMass opening.
Mass athletic director Ryan Bamford says Kelsey was selected because of his "detailed plan for every phase of our program and a passionate work ethic."
Kelsey said in a statement that he look forward to "making UMass a major factor on the national level once again."
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Essay on Violence in Society
Violence in society is the source of much controversy over the publication of violent media. The ultimate question to be answered by decades of research is whether or not exposure to violent media will encourage children to embrace violence as a positive attribute in their lives. Though it is clear there is no definitive answer to this important question. This sample research paper explores the idea of limiting and supervising children's exposure to violent media.
Masking the violence in American pop-culture
Although the debate concerning the effects of media violence exposure and aggressive behavior in children once sided with the strong positive correlation between the two, in the past 50 years, many entertainment organizations have strived to cast a shadow of doubt over it. A recent study to understand the causes of attachment during childhood and determine the causes of delinquency among children revealed that children might learn or encode violent behavior as they view violence in the media.
This paper applies this theory to a specific example from popular culture and attempts to reinforce the negative effect that media violence exposure has on children and adolescents. This paper further offers steps that parents and religious leaders can take to minimize the consequences that come from exposure to violent media in a religious context. In synthesizing the analysis from a specific movie, the results of sociological studies, and a real life testimonial, this paper argues children's exposure to violent media should be limited and supervised.
Although the relationship between media violence and aggressive behavior in children and adolescents has been thoroughly documented and corroborated by various sociological studies, this form of media has not only continued to become more prevalent, but violence has also continued to assume new forms. Consequently, the varied effects of these forms of violence must be accounted for and considered as young people are consistently exposed to them.
Spread of violent media in American society
As violence in society evolves and modern technology advances, different forms of media have progressively become more available and violent media has become pervasive. The media bombards children, adolescents, and teenagers with violent images, implicitly creating an atmosphere of permissiveness. One psychologist, Jana Bufkin (2000), has observed:
"Individuals, particularly young males who lack alternative role models, may use media images as a resource for constructing gender and the accomplished product may be violent and criminal. The 'good' characters, who successfully accomplish masculinity and the 'bad' ones who challenge their dominators repeatedly resort to violence and crime in the situational construction of their gender identities"
The 'good' characters, who successfully accomplish masculinity and the 'bad' ones who challenge their dominators repeatedly resort to violence and crime in the situational construction of their gender identities" (p.156).
Society's concept of gender teaches young boys to view masculinity and violence as synonymous, but studies suggest that the process actually occurs on a physiological level. In a study conducted by Douglas Gentile, Lindsay Mathieson, and Nicki Crick (2011), they discuss the psychological encoding or "scripts"(p.215), that are learned when a single violent or aggressive event is watched, and they posit that, as children and teenagers have recurring exposure to these scenes, certain specific and general behaviors are learned and reinforced. Furthermore, as scenes of aggression are repeatedly viewed, adolescents can more easily retrieve these scripts and react in an analogous manner along with the encoded script.
Negative impact of violence on children
Applying this theory into popular movies further illustrates the damaging effects that various forms of violence can have on young children, especially boys. Christopher Nolan's popular film, The Dark Knight, is demonstrative of this idea. The mixed messages this film communicates about violence and gender roles underscore the effect violence in the media may have on young children.
Furthermore, the convoluted themes of this movie function as a micro chasm of the forms of violent media that pervade popular culture. If the theory of Gentile et al. is correct, then the frequency with which children are bombarded by violence may translate into a generation that is "hardwired" to not only act aggressively but also value that behavior.
The Dark Knight's influence on children's development
Cultural influence of The Dark Knight Rises and other films in the Batman franchise have influenced American culture to some extent. It sends mixed messages concerning violence, correlating violent acts with social and financial rewards. The juxtaposition of two particular scenes in the Batman film encapsulates this notion. In one particular scene, Bruce Wayne entertains the gorgeous ladies of the Russian ballet on his yacht. Under the backdrop of an exotic island and a luxurious yacht, Bruce Wayne sunbathes while surrounded by super mode.
In the subsequent scene, Batman is depicted brutally kidnapping a criminal.The negative impact of this scene is two-fold. First, it suggests that violent behavior doesn't merely go unpunished but rewarded with women and money. Secondly, it reinforces the notion that masculinity is defined by a man's ability to attract women, which not only subjugates women but also constructs a false idea for children. Jana Bufkin's analysis (2001) reinforces this argument.
Frequently these characters both endorse and use physical intimidation and violence as a means to accomplish their goals. While the resulting goal in the 'fantasy' of the action adventure film is the triumph of good over evil, a subtle message legitimizing violence may be in place. (662)
From this perspective, Batman personifies the idea that violence has its rewards; Rewards which present a counterfeit definition of masculinity. Consequently, young boys may look upon this scene only to conclude in order to attract women they must act violently and aggressively.
Psychological aspects of the hero/villain Batman
Rather than performing acts that promote the moral virtue of the hero, Batman simply engages in activities that are marginally more acceptable than the conduct of other criminals. Both Batman and the villains throughout the film engage in reprehensible acts of violence, which draws a nearly invincible line between violence that is permissible or forbidden. Viewers accept this violence as it is better than the true villain's behavior, and it typically possesses an underlying purpose.
An adult can view such acts and separate the real villain and identify heroic qualities within the degrading behavior. Adults are capable of overlooking violence and discovering a deeper message. They may even dismiss violent behavior as unimportant or unrealistic. The brain development in children is different, and they cannot make this distinction so easily. Children formulate their ideas toward masculinity from their heroes, who acts as harbingers of virtue.
When heroes such as Batman actions are nearly congruent with villains, children are likely to conjugate violence and heroism.
Jana Bufkin (2000) further claims, "masculinity may be reinforced by media depictions of masculine characters using violence to solve conflicts" (Bufkin 659).
Certainly, Batman utilizes violence as the sole mode to ensure his own brand of justice, soliciting a violent form of manhood.
Behavioral impact of violent movies
Gentile's et al. theory of the process of encoding scripts further elucidates the potential consequences that may result from children and adolescents viewing films like The Dark Knight. Children who view these violent depictions don't simply act aggressive as a result of watching them. They rather view the reactions of these alleged "superheroes" and synthesize them with their own experience. For example, a child who feels frustrated or embarrassed will encode the aggressive behavior and react in a similar manner.
Furthermore, the results of Gentile's et al. (2000) study points the spontaneity of these reactions, claiming that acts of physical violence in children are often spontaneous and involuntary reactions, such as punching the hand and fist together or punching a wall. Consequently, a child who has learned a behavior, or encoded behavior, from these violent forms of media may react in an analogous manner when confronted with stimuli that engender aggressive behavior.
Determining whether impact is concrete or coincidence
When determining whether video games and movies play a role in childhood development, the argument of nurture versus nature comes up. Opponents suggest children are either predisposed to violence through genetics or are influenced by their parents and mentors. These experts believe the correlation between violent movies and violence are just coincidences.
The relationship between media violence exposure and aggressive behavior isn't perfect, "correlations between the amount of media violence viewed and levels of aggressive behavior are in the small-to-moderate range… establishing an association between the two factors does not demonstrate that media violence causes the aggressive behavior" (Grace, 2007, para.9).
However, many critics of these psychologists and sociologists who promote this correlation neglect the overwhelming evidence that media violence does have a corrosive effect on children and adolescents. University of Iowa professors Craig Anderson and Brad Bushman suggest that the news media contributes to the gridlock that occurs amongst child advocates and the entertainment industry.
Anderson and Bushman (2001) explain "Over the past 50 years, the average news report has changed from claims of a weak link to a moderate link and then back to a weak link between media violence and aggression. However, since 1975, the scientific confidence and statistical magnitude of this link has been clearly positive and has consistently increased over time" (p. 482).
It seems that the competing interests of the entertainment industry and different child advocacy groups loom behind this discussion and convolute any definitive line between the effect of media violence exposure and aggression.
Evidence of the negative impact of violent media
Although these refutations against these studies may be plausible, a real life example may augment the plausibility of the correlation between media violence exposure and aggressive behavior. Jake Evans, a 17-year-old, shot and killed his older sister and mother, and, in a written confession, Evans discusses the impact violent media had on his decision to kill his family members. In his written confession, Evans describes watching Rob Zombie's horror film, Halloween:
It was the third time this week that I watched it. While watching it, I was amazed at how at ease the boy was during the murders and how little remorse he had afterwards.
I was thinking to myself it would be the same for me when I kill someone. After I watched the movie and put it in the case and threw it in the trashcan so that people wouldn't think that in influenced me" (Personal Communication, October 4, 2012).
After reading Jakes entire statement, the role violent media played in his decision to commit such a violent crime is hard to overlook. Furthermore, this statement may reflect the idea that media violence does not directly cause violent behavior but is one factor in many that contribute to the problem. Given this, it would seem imperative that parent, educators, and community leaders take any necessary action to mitigate the influence of violent media in children.
Role of community leaders and parents
Religious leaders and parents can take several steps to assist children and adolescents learn alternative strategies to deal with their anger. First, parents can provide children with an environment without violent or aggressive behavior. In conjunction with this, parents and religious leaders can teach and reinforce Christian ethics found in this Bible passage.
"But whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn him the other also." (Matthew 5:39, King James Version).
If children and adolescents can learn this behavior through the example of their parents and leaders, then perhaps the same type of encoding that Gentile et al. discuss may occur but with more positive results.
Parents and leaders can secondly minimize the amount of violence that children are exposed to. Jesus further taught that his disciples should not fear that which could destroy the body but the soul (Matthew 10:28). Surely murder and violence corrode one's spiritual well-being and has everlasting effects in the eternities. As result, parents and leaders must proactively monitor the type of media their children are viewing and ensure that they do not view anything that might entice them to forfeit the blessings that follow from following the counsel of Jesus Christ.
Surely violent forms of media will persist as long as the consumer demands them, and, although some may suggest that media violence exposure and aggression are merely correlations, studies have consistently shown this to be a strong positive correlation. Consequently, Christian parents who wish to protect their children from the harmful effects of violent media must make every effort to provide their children with an environment in which they learn or encode positive mechanisms to deal with violence. Furthermore, through the teachings of the Bible, parents, and leaders can make sure children respond to violence in a way that is congruent with the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Anderson, C., & Bushman, B. (2001). Media violence and the American public: Scientific facts versus media . American Psychologist, 56(7), 477-489. Retrieved February 13, 2013, from http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2001-17729-001
In this article, University of Iowa Professors, Brad Bushman and Craig Anderson, argue that the media has reneged on its commitment to reporting accurately in regards to the effects of media violence and aggressive behavior in children. This article points to a significant ulterior motive the entertainment industry may have in denying the correlation between media violence and aggressive behavior. It offers a counterargument for the thesis of this paper.
Bufkin, J. (2000). Bias Crime as Gendered Behavior. Social Justice, 26(1), 155-162.
Jana Bufkin explores how violence in the media influences young children, especially boys, in shaping the perspectives of gender identity and masculinity. Bufkin suggests that violent behavior in children is learned, valued, and reinforced through violent forms of media.
Bufkin, J. (2001). Crime in the Movies: Investigating the Efficacy of Measures of Both Sex and Gender for Predicting Victimization and Offending in Film. Sociological Forum, 16(4), 655-676. Retrieved February 15, 2013, from the Gale database.
In this article, Jana Bufkin analyzes the ways in which violent media sends confusing messages to small children, which contribute to the ways in which children construct their views of femininity and masculinity. Her argument reinforces the studies that suggest young males associate violence and masculinity with one another.
Gentile, D., Mathieson, L., & Crick, N. (2011). Media Violence Associations with the Form and Function of Aggression among Elementary School Children. Social Development, 20(2), 213-232. Retrieved February 16, 2013, from the Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection database.
The three authors of this study hypothesize that children learn or encode violent behavior as they view violent media. Furthermore this study suggests that children react analogously to the learned behavior in their real life situation. The theory of this article serves as the basis for the thesis of this behavior.
Grace, D. (2007). Aggression, Movies, And. Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media, 1, 82-84. Retrieved February 14, 2013, from the SAGE database.
This encyclopedia article takes a comprehensive look at the ongoing debate between proponents and critics of the correlation media violence and aggressive behavior. It highlights the deficiencies of both sides of the arguments. This article functions in this paper to offer more counterarguments against the thesis.
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Today was pretty slim on time for photography ...This one I took late yesterday afternoon- This is pretty much as the camera saw it, although I added a slight glow... The shadows were courtesy of the late afternoon sun, and a stair-stepped roofline on an old building... A rare abstract type pic from me-
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Leo and Sagittarius are two of the warmest, most charismatic, and most charming signs of the zodiac. These two fire signs live life to the fullest and always engage in the liveliest conversations.
Leo and Sagittarius share specific characteristics (playfulness, loyalty, enthusiastic, etc.) that unite them and make them more potent as a couple. They also have conflicting aspects between them that, if not acted upon, may put out their flames of passion.
Let's take a quick look at their individual qualities that will help set the pace for a more in-depth look at their compatibility later in this article.
Leo Personality Traits
Leo falls on the fifth place on the zodiac chart, is represented by the lion symbol, and is ruled by the Sun. Individuals born under this sign are generally philanthropic, passionate, and enthusiastic.
Like Sagittarius and Aries, Leo is a component of the fire element. This Sun sign is a brave and intellectual natural-born leader. They lead their subordinates with wisdom.
Their 'king of the jungle' stature gives them a sense of strength and superiority among their peers. Despite this, they can easily work and mingle with anyone below their status and even become close friends with them.
Leos are always in pursuit of a higher status and ego. In the course of their search, they unconsciously neglect other peoples' needs and focus solely on their own. They won't tolerate any sentiment that conflicts with their lifestyle or way of doing things.
Although they end up making a few enemies along the way, this does very little to get in the way of their ambitions.
Sagittarius Personality Traits
Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter (otherwise referred to as the 'great benefic') and is symbolized by the centaur. The centaur is a half archer, half-horse, which is an exact representation of ambition and optimism on a universal scale.
Together with Gemini, Sagittarius is undoubtedly one of the best communicators in the zodiac. They are intellectual, honest, fair-minded, comical, freedom lovers, and optimistic.
Save for being an excellent conversationalist, Sagittarius is also a remarkable traveller. They have a robust philosophical view and open mind that motivates them to explore the globe in search of life's true meaning.
They value freedom and love to experience the novelty of philosophies and cultures around the world.
Sagittarius adapts well to change. They can reshape their thoughts and mould them into substantial actions that can help them achieve their life goals.
At their worst, Sagittarius' lack commitment in anything they set out to do. They start a random project or activity with all the zeal and vigor, but somewhere along the way, they get bored and move on to other activities.
How Compatible is a Leo/Sagittarius Love Match?
Determining the compatibility between different zodiac signs is never an easy task. To find out how compatible these two fire signs are relationship-wise, we need to consider how well they complement each other in spectrums such as friendship, love, sex, communication, shared activities, and so on. Let's get right into it, shall we?
Leo and Sagittarius Friendship
Rating: 95%
As friends, Leo and Sagittarius motivate each other to live life to the fullest. They love nothing more than making memorable and happy times together. Their friendly interactions could set the pace for a dynamic, fiery, and beautiful relationship.
Sagittarius' rational nature could help Leo break free from their unhealthy fascination with splendor. Leo and Sagittarius deeply respect and admire one another. They're an adorable pair since they're both enthusiastic and energetic individuals.
One thing that brings them closer than anything else is the fact that they're both fire signs. Although Leo's pride and assertiveness might not sit well with Sagittarius most of the time, they always find a way around this and focus more on getting the best out of their relationship.
The archer and the lion share a discordant yet exciting friendship. No one understands them more than they do each other.
Leo and Sagittarius Love
Rating: 80%
Even though Leo and Sagittarius share the fire sign, the two signs are worlds apart in terms of quality. Leo is a fixed character, while Sagittarius is mutable. When Leo loves, they love with all their heart. It even reflects in their eyes and shows in their actions.
Sagittarius is, for the most part, an out-of-reach individual with an in-motion personality. Strangely enough, it is this difference in quality that pulls them closer; each one feels the need to learn more from their partner to better themselves and their relationship.
The lion will learn from the archer how to stay constant in a particular area until everything falls into place. The archer, on the other hand, will keep the king of the jungle-inspired, grounded, and always hungry for adventure.
To keep their flame of love kindling for longer, Sagittarius needs to make Leo feel special and meet their every desire. In general, both signs should gauge where their partner lies, in the game of life, and make it their life goal to meet each other's expectations.
Leo and Sagittarius Intellect and Communication
Rating: 85%
Leo and Sagittarius value their mental activity. Sagittarius is opinionated and philosophical since they tend to set their sights higher from the Blue Planet. Leo has an incredible sense of rational awareness as a result of being ruled by the Sun.
Their conversational qualities will assist them in exchanging thoughts about a wide variety of topics. Sometimes, their interests may differ since they come from different backgrounds.
When Sagittarius gets lost, Leo is always there to help them get back on track and motivate them to talk freely. Sagittarius also provides Leo with the ability and vision to understand the purpose of their conversation and how it could impact their relationship.
Whenever this duo encounters any disagreements, things can escalate very fast. Quick actions and fiery words can result in shuttered emotions. Since they both have huge egos, it may be difficult for them to let bygones be bygones.
Leo and Sagittarius Personal Values
Rating: 65%
Leo and Sagittarius both respect each other's exceptional personalities and strength of character. They warm up to each others' innermost passions and use them as a stimulus to prolong their relationship.
Once in a while, this couple is bound to experience a few challenges due to differences in their core values.
These differences will mostly be illuminated through their political or religious opinions. Also, Sagittarius is keen on pursuing their callings in life, and Leo clings firmly to their traditions and customs.
Serious conflicts may arise when either sign tries to get their partner to abandon their beliefs and conform to theirs. Unfortunately, this happens in every Leo/Sagittarius pairing.
A successful conflict resolution can be achieved when both parties accept their partner's cultural, religious, or political nuances. If their difference in personal values is considered, these fire signs are bound to enjoy a peaceful relationship based on mutual understanding.
Leo and Sagittarius Shared Activities
Rating: 40%
This couple loves to do almost everything together. Leo and Sagittarius love traveling and exploring new places, helping each other to accomplish a variety of tasks, and best of all, expanding their knowledge of each other.
There's one problem though: they have different timings for performing all the above. When Sagittarius wishes to travel, Leo wants to engage in other activities or stay at home and vice versa. This strange behavior could be attributed to their fixed personalities.
As much as Leo would love to visit different places around the world with Sagittarius, it isn't easy to do it together and at the same pace. They may even have a minor conflict when deciding which destinations to explore.
Likewise, the archer finds it unreasonable that the lion would be comfortable performing in front of a crowd of people, while they could be spending that time donating food to starving human beings in less fortunate countries.
The above are two good examples to illustrate how bad Leo and Sagittarius perform in doing things together. However, when they become open enough and agree to move at a similar pace, this couple may enjoy accomplishing a variety of projects and activities together!
Leo and Sagittarius Sex and Intimacy
Rating: 99%
A fixed Leo and a mutable Sagittarius is a perfect combination for a warm, long-lasting love. During the first stages of their relationship, they will be surprised to realize that they are free to be intimate with one another with no judgement.
One thing that stands out about their sex life is their shared passion. Leo typically kicks things off by striking up the spark, while Sagittarius lights up the expansion for a long night (or day) of pure lovemaking.
The time they spend together in bed is comparable to a fun joyride that can last for as long as they want it to. When fire comes together with fire, passions break out. The archer is audacious, unselfish, lively, and even funny behind closed doors.
Leo is intense, experimental, and fun. They're both adventurous, not afraid to take part in the risqué, and relish roleplaying. Leo gives the best, expects the best, and won't settle for anything less. Sagittarius is quite submissive and doesn't mind letting Leo take the lead.
Leo and Sagittarius together have a 75% compatibility rate, which is quite impressive! They are an excellent combination that share an inspiring, passionate and warm love for each other.
However, both signs need to have a clear vision of the direction they want to take in their relationship. If they're prepared for a long-term commitment, they should be on the same page about it and strive to make it a buoyant and brilliant bond.
The deeper they get into the relationship, their interactions will be defined by mutual loyalty, genuine happiness, pure excitement, and eternal love.


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Protocadherin 7-Associated Membranous Nephropathy
October 23, 2020 | 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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Abstract: FR-OR36
Protocadherin 7-Associated Membranous Nephropathy
Session Information
- Glomerular Diseases: Charting New Territory
October 23, 2020 | Location: Simulive
Abstract Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Category: Glomerular Diseases
- 1202 Glomerular Diseases: Immunology and Inflammation
- Sethi, Sanjeev, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Madden, Benjamin J., Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Gross, Louann, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Negron, Vivian C., Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Charlesworth, Cristine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Debiec, Hanna, Sorbonne Universite, Paris, Île-de-France, France
- Ronco, Pierre M., Sorbonne Universite, Paris, France
- Fervenza, Fernando C., Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Sanjeev Sethi, MD, PhD
Dr. Sanjeev Sethi graduated from Assam Medical College, India. He pursued graduate studies thereafter at Albany Medical College, NY, and received his Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology. Subsequently, Dr. Sethi completed his Pathology residency at Yale University and his fellowship in Renal Pathology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University. He is currently a Professor at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. He has over 215 peer-reviewed publications.
Benjamin J. Madden,
Louann Gross,
Vivian C. Negron,
Cristine Charlesworth,
Hanna Debiec,
Pierre M. Ronco,
Fernando C. Fervenza,
Membranous nephropathy (MN) results from subepithelial antigen-antibody complex deposition along the glomerular basement membrane (GBM). Although PLA2R, THSD7A, and NELL-1 account for a majority (approximately 80%) of the target antigens, the target antigen in the remaining MN is not known.
We performed laser microdissection and mass spectrometry (MS) of glomeruli in kidney biopsies of 85 cases of PLA2R-negative MN. We detected high spectral counts of a unique protein Protocadherin 7 (PCDH7) in 8 cases. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for PCDH7 was then performed to confirm MS results.
MS identified a unique protein, PCDH7 in 8 cases (9.4%) of PLA2R-negative MN. MS failed to detect PCDH7 in remaining 77 PLA2R-negative MN, 23 PLA2R-positive MN, and 88 controls that included IgA nephropathy, diabetes, FSGS and minimal change disease. Among the 77 PLA2R-negative MN, MS detected NELL1 (14 cases), EXT1/EXT2 (6 cases), PLA2R (4 cases labeled PLA2R-negative on IF), Sema3B (3 cases), THSD7A (2 cases), and DNAJB9 (4 cases of fibrillary GN, misdiagnosed as MN as EM was not done). PCDH7 localized as granular deposits along the GBM by IHC (Figure 1). Kidney biopsy showed a grade II MN in 6 cases, grade I in 1 and grade III in 1 case. Immunofluorescence microscopy showed GBM staining for IgG and C3 in all cases. IgG subtyping done in 2 cases showed IgG4 in both. The mean age was 64 years (+/- 11) and 7 of the 8 patients were males. The average serum creatinine and proteinuria was 1.28 mg/dL (+/- 0.3) and 4.9 gm/L (+/- 3.0), respectively. Interestingly, 3 of 8 cases had associated malignancies. Further studies including evaluation for circulating antibodies are ongoing.
Protocadherin 7-associated MN may represent distinct type of MN.
Figure 1 shows bright granular capillary wall staining for PCDH7 in 3 cases (A, B, C) of PCDH7-associated MN, and negative staining in a case (D) of PLA2R-negative MN.


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Sutton Council, in South London, is trialling the use of internet-enabled sensors to improve services for disabled car users.
Provided by IoT Solutions Group, the sensors will be placed in disabled parking spots to provide vital data on the usage, frequency, and duration for which a given space is used.
The council hopes the project will help it make informed decisions during area developments and road layout changes, ensuring disabled car users are considered in the process.
The scheme is part of the 'InnOvaTe Project' being run by the South London Partnership to improve public services through IoT data collection.
Alongside Croydon, Kingston, Merton, and Richmond, Sutton is launching a variety of initiatives funded by the Strategic Investment Pot as part of the London Councils Business Rates Retention scheme.
Emma Mahy, CEO of IoT Solutions Group, said: "Innovative approaches, such as our smart parking solution, allow councils to make more informed decisions in a cost-effective way that was not possible before the dawn of technologies such as IoT."
The car parking sensors will be trialled for a year and assessed by the University of Essex for value.
Neal Forse, chief technology officer at IoT Solutions Group, added: "It's a win-win. The end-user gets a more efficient experience and the assurance that they can park where they need to park. The council gets the data they need to make sure the balance is right when reducing the number of cars in towns without affecting disabled people."
Other IoT initiatives being launched by Sutton Council include using sensors to monitor air quality, reduce fly-tipping, and better understand local park usage.
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The Goal Zero Sherpa 50 solar panel kit provides portable power when you need it. With a very capable rechargeable battery and a large solar panel, this kit allows you to stay powered even when you're on the move.
The Goal Zero Sherpa 50 solar panel kit provides portable power when you need it. With a very capable rechargeable battery and a large solar panel, this kit allows you to stay powered even when you're on the move.
BY Jim Ogilvie August 26, 2019 Learning, On The Road To Great Light
When I teach someone about how to use strobes for lighting a portrait, they always seem amazed as to how simple the technical hurdles are to getting started. One's initial impression of a potentially difficult, complex and highly technical world becomes a fairly simple affair.
It's easy to understand how someone can be led to believe that using strobe lighting is difficult. The various pieces of the puzzle can have an outward appearance of being technically complex and sophisticated. Taken one piece at a time, you can learn the essentials of lighting very quickly, after which it becomes a matter of practice with the lights themselves to get portraits that you love.
Lighting can make or break a photograph. If you have experienced images that look very dark, too light, or totally washed out, when shooting in manual, there is something you can do to improve the lighting quality of your photographs. If you don't normally shoot in aperture priority mode, you will appreciate the following tips to improve your lighting.
BY Ross Chevalier August 23, 2019 Gear, Quick Tips
There are only two kinds of digital photographers who use cameras with interchangeable lenses, those who have had to deal with sensor dust and those who have not had to deal with sensor dust, yet. If you are in the latter group, be ready, because it will happen.
Wildlife photography is immensely popular. The thrill of capturing an image of an animal in the wild, in its natural habitat or in front of a beautiful vista, is incredibly appealing. And besides — who doesn't love animals? Of course, wildlife photography can also be incredibly challenging. Wild animals aren't sitting still for portraits, making it tough to get a good snap; and, they're not coming to you, meaning you're taking your equipment into the wild. That means it's critical that you're carrying the right camera and the right lenses […]
Portrait photography can be a truly rewarding experience for any photography enthusiast. We're not talking "rewarding" from a financial perspective (although certainly portrait photographers are always in demand, if that's the route you want to go down!), but portraiture is a great way for you to experiment with lighting, with colors, with different equipment – and it's a great way to engage and connect with your subjects as well. As always, though, the type of equipment you choose to shoot with matters greatly. Portraiture has evolved over the years, and […]
If you plan to be attending sporting events this summer, we have collected some great tips for capturing all the outdoor action, whether you're shooting professional athletes or your kids' team competing at the local park.
BY Ross Chevalier August 9, 2019 Articles, Learning
When you are going out to shoot, be it hockey, auto racing, polo or figure skating, what makes these events special is the magic of the motion. What you want is a nice sharp photo, that also shows that motion is happening, and so communicates the magic of the event to the viewer. In this article, Ross Chevalier will show you how to use motion blur to capture more exciting photos.
BY Scott Jarvis August 9, 2019 Learning
With the CNE coming up, there will be more photos than ever, shared over social media from the venue. The biggest problem we face with fair photos? Too many of them are often Snapchat selfies, or simply shot strictly with a smartphone. As convenient as smartphones may be, they still pale in comparison to cameras and continue to struggle with low-light performance and a lack of optical zoom. If you plan to attend any fairs that are approaching and wish to make the best of your visit and capture the […]
BY Henry's August 2, 2019 Get Camera Ready
It's the season of the music festivals both big and small across Canada. Here are some tips from Henry's Learning Lab to help you capture concert images that rock. Plan Ahead While it's usually not a problem to snap a few photos when your favourite band tours through the local bar scene, larger cameras are often forbidden at larger stadium shows and outdoor festivals. Check the rules before you pack your camera bag. Forget the Flash Concerts are often dark, but your camera's flash will create more problems than it can solve: small […]


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I was writing some pretty nice things about Shep a couple of years ago. Right after that story he was in the news for working to save an abused dog. Personally, I think he was a lot better looking then.
Something has happened to Shep. He seems to have spent way to much time around the old bitter carpetbagger on his show. Now it seems his job is to chastise Craig for not having a life while he just hangs out in bars and gets drunk and screws whatever will have him. It seems there is a reason that Shep's drinking has become a topic. He is getting ready to film a spinoff. As I told you here, Relationshep been picked up by Bravo as one of their new shows.
I also told you in that post that Bravo was denied the right to film on Isle of Palms in a tied vote back on Tax Day Tuesday. The city council was supposed to vote again on the issue last Tuesday when the ninth member could be there. They didn't even bother to revote. Even when the Bravo rep limited his permit requests to the "two private residences" where the cast lives. Shep just bought a house on IOP, who is living in this other house they want to film in? Permits are required because local law considers filming for distribution in a private home to be conducting business in a residential zoned area.
They just decided that they did not want the taint of Southern Charm to extend to their beautiful city. Not voting again, meant, SORRY BRAVO NOT IN OUR TOWN. I was a bit surprised because I know that IOP is looking for new revenue sources, but as they say, not all money is good money.
Here are comments from the councilwomen to the Bravo Rep about their feelings on the permits/Southern Charm according to Moutrie News
"I appreciate your predicament, I really do, but I just can't support anything that's even remotely like a distinct cousin to 'Southern Charm,'" said Council Member Carol Rice. "It just shine us in the absolutely worst light. It has been really a black eye, I think, on our area."
"Saying that it has anything at all to do, in any way shape or form or 1 percent, with Southern Charm makes it a negative as far as I'm concerned," said Council Member Barbara Bergwerf. "I mean, that's been a horrible representation of Charleston, and if it fell off the earth and never showed up again in anyone's Netflix I would be pleased."
"I can't say that Southern Charm has really come across well in Charleston," said Council Member Jimmy Carroll. "And that's one thing I'm kind of protective of is not to have us become, for lack of a better term, a fiasco of somebody chasing love on the beach and people fighting."
Shep told Moultrie News that he was disappointed and, "No one argues that Charleston is changing rapidly, but roadblocking commerce out of pettiness or misplaced nostalgia is a dangerous precedent to set," he said. "We all love it here, due in no small part to there being a sense of generous spirit. Let's hope that this is but a minor blip on the screen."
There are many problems with this. Isle of Palms is not Charleston. He lives on IOP and doesn't seem to understand this. Then he accused the councilmen and councilwomen of either being "petty" or having a case of "misplaced nostalgia."
Actually, Shep it may work like that in Hilton Head, but Charleston residents are not amused with the debauchery displayed on Southern Charm or that the yankee lady in a rayon muu muu covered in dog photos is somehow representative of their charming city.


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Get Ready for Valentine's Day With the ASICS GEL-Lyte III "Strawberries & Cream"
Get Ready for Valentine's Day With the ASICS GEL-Lyte III "Strawberries & Cream"
We've already seen a dedicated GEL-Lyte III "Valentine's Day" pack, but it appears ASICS isn't quite done with the Hallmark holiday. The brand has unveiled the GEL-Lyte III "Strawberries & Cream," featuring a buttery suede upper in a soft red hue. Details include cream accents, gradient shading on the side stripes and a speckled midsole, as well as a dimpled tongue that calls to mind the exterior texture of a strawberry. Available in unisex sizing, the kicks are set to launch through select ASICS retailers beginning February 6th, in plenty of time to get the shoes gift-wrapped for Valentine's Day.
Release Date: 2/6/16 (Saturday)
See the Bodega x ASICS GEL-Classic "On the Road"
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Nola Brown is an artist. She has spent several years as an artist-in-residence with the military, affording her the ability to go where she pleases and draw what she chooses as long as she also does the assignments that she is given. Could be a nice life, but there is no nice life for Nola. The flashbacks show us a childhood of terror and a little girl who uses torture to grow stronger.
A military plane crashes, and Nola is dead...or is she?
Jim "Zig" Zigarowski, an artist in his own right, rebuilds the dead so their families can have closure. He works in Dover, Delaware, helping to put to rest those who died during top secret missions. When the bodies from the recent crash arrive, and he sees the name Nola Brown, he remembers that she was the member of his daughter's (Maggie) scout troop and saved Maggie from injury years ago. Zig quickly realizes that the body is not Nola's, and so the story begins to build.
Meltzer's historical additions to his thrillers are always a bonus, and this one was especially interesting to me. He references Houdini and his magic and tells the reader how it relates to our government today. The entanglement of politics and magic kept me turning pages well into the night, as the story built to an exciting climax.
Meltzer is a masterful storyteller who really hits the mark with this one. Although I usually want to see a sequel to the books I enjoy, he did such a good job winding it up that I think I would prefer not seeing these characters again. I am having too much fun imagining what they are up to as time goes on and can't wait to meet the next cast of characters that come from Meltzer's creative mind.
Publisher - Grand Central Publishing
Date of Publication - March 6, 2018


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Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi 'alaih) once mentioned:
In the mubaarak Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam), salaah is referred to as the 'pillar of deen'. The reason for salaah being called the pillar of deen is that all the other aspects of a person's deen depend on his salaah and are linked to his salaah. Through performing salaah, a person is blessed with the true understanding of deen and is also blessed with the ability to carry out righteous actions. Hence, the blessings one receives is based on the quality of his salaah. Therefore, encouraging people to perform salaah and striving to help them create humility and devotion in their salaah is indirectly an effort to revive the entire deen in the lives of people. (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi 'alaih) pg. 127-128)


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Tumblr-er Missmaceymouse brings us this series of text messages from Disney Princes to their respective Princess. I guess they're pretty much what those conversations would look like. Though I'm surprised everyone has an iPhone. You know Aladdin would have a pay as you go phone that he stole from the market place. And the Seven Dwarves wouldn't have a phone at all, they'd have a pager that they weren't 100% sure how to use. Oh and don't even get me started on Beast, because that dude would is NOT the Apple type. He'd totally have an Android. Don't ask me why! It just makes more sense that way.
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Hi there! Please enjoy this poem that I wrote this evening, and please leave me some feedback in the comments, as I'm always looking to improve. Thanks!
A chill wind bites through the air,
Nipping its sharp teeth against your face, your hands
Buried deep inside your pockets trying to grasp
The last of the lingering warmth left inside your fingers;
The crisp of the air slices through your nose,
A sharp scent of frost harbouring in your lungs.
The blue sky above is pale, contrasting
The deep reds of the last leaves that cling
To the branches of the skeletal trees;
Your scarf muffled around your face
Brings a comfort against the cold, as do
The snaking fingers of the hand
You hold tightly in your own.


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This unassuming house at 81 Cleveland Avenue packs a lot of punch within a charming package. Its comfortable size allows for the elegant flow of rooms you find in much bigger houses without the burden of a much bigger house. In so many ways this residence has everything you could ever want in a house. It sits (literally) within a few steps of two of Buffalo's most prestigious schools (Canisius High School and Nardin Academy) on one of the Elmwood Village's premier streets just a short walk to the best part of Elmwood. It has porches front and back with the rear opening onto a secluded backyard, which embraces an enticing in-ground pool.
Inside, the recently renovated house has one gorgeous room after another backed with immaculate historic detail. One interesting and rare feature of this house is the front porch, which is only accessible from the inside. It has no front steps to the street, making this space into a private outdoor room. It's a great way to have some privacy but still be part of the public realm of the city.
The house has 2,924 square feet of space including 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. As noted, that front unique porch is like a bonus room in summer. There is also a beautiful little detached garage in the back. The listing says it was built in 2010. This date seems reasonable for this style. Taxes are listed as $8,033.
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Gorgeous Colonial has fine architectural features and many updates giving it an elegant yet modernized feel. Features leaded glass windows, natural wood, beamed wood ceilings, wainscoting, French doors, restored hardwood floors. Grand entrance foyer w/ beautiful wood staircase. Completely renovated kitchen w/ heated porcelain floors, quartz counters, stainless appliances, cabinets, and NanaWall door system leading to deck. Spacious LR w/ gas insert FP, 2 sets of French doors lead to lg. front porch. Elegant DR features pocket doors and wainscoting. Mstr suite has cathedral ceilings, gas insert FP, and ceramic tile bathrm w/ lg. shower. 2 other bdrms and full bath. 3rd fl bonus room and updated bath. Gunite pool w/ salt water system and deck. Front landscaping has been completely redone.