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Control 'reservoir' species to reduce parasite burdens/pathogen sources
Overall effectiveness category No evidence found (no assessment)
Number of studies: 0
Background information and definitions
The transmission of infectious agents from reservoir animal populations (e.g. domesticated species) to sympatric (occurring within the same geographical area) wildlife presents a particular threat to endangered species, because the presence of infected reservoir hosts can lower the pathogen's threshold density and lead to local wildlife population-level extinctions. For example, African wild dogs Lycaon pictus became extinct in the Serengeti in 1991, concurrent with epizootic canine distemper in sympatric domestic dogs (e.g. Daszak et al. 2000). This intervention aims to control such reservoir species to reduce parasite burdens/pathogen sources for wild primate populations.
Controlling the actions of humans as ‘reservoir’ species to reduce pathogen sources is discussed under: ‘Ensure that researchers are up-to-date with vaccinations and healthy’, ‘Regularly disinfect researcher's clothes, boots etc.’, ‘Wear gloves when handling primate food, tool items, etc.’, ‘Implement quarantine for people arriving at, and leaving the site’, ‘Wear face-masks to avoid transmission of viral and bacterial diseases to primates’, ‘Keep safety distance to habituated animals’, and ‘Limit time that researchers are allowed to spend with habituated animals’.
Daszak P., Cunningham A.A. & Hyatt A.D. (2000) Unhealthy travelers present challenges to sustainable primate ecotourism. Science, 287, 443–449. | <urn:uuid:e193ab76-7d0f-4398-b02f-eeb634959d89> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://t.www.conservationevidence.com/actions/1552 | 2020-09-27T22:28:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.854566 | 367 |
As system supplier for coating colour processing systems, GAW has decades of experience and impressive worldwide references in planning, delivery, installation and commissioning of complete coating colour kitchens.
In the coating colour kitchen, the coating colours and coatings are processed by dosing and dispersing up to twenty different components in a special mixing unit according to the given recipe, based on quantity and time sequence. The coating formulations depend on the application of the paper, the paper machine, the coating process and the location.
The coating formulations depend on the application of the paper, the paper machine, the coating process and the location. Depending on the desired technical and optical properties of the paper quality(e.g. surface weight, density, strength,roughness, brightness, whiteness, opacity,gloss), pigments, binders and additives are used in the dispersion.
Dispersing is therefore the central, quality-determining step in coating colour preparation. For this reason, GAW technologies has persistently improved the process and technology of its dispersing units dependable partnerships with key customers and developed them into highly efficient dispersing systems.
The GAW dispersing machines are the heart of every coating colour kitchen and are constructed under the premises of energy efficiency, consistent and reproducible qualities, scalability, preservation of the medium and optimal process connection. | <urn:uuid:c0ae1400-45bc-4681-ae89-4a12c8323d36> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.gaw.at/en/industrial-plants-overview/industrial_plants_interactive_paper/coating-colour-kitchen.html | 2020-09-27T22:21:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.917719 | 273 |
We are proud to offer the opportunity to experience WHERE THE FOREST MEETS THE FIELD camping. You can explore 300 acres of forest and farmland, take a walk on our country roads, tour our family’s gardens and learn more about farm life. Visit our sheep, pigs, cows, and chickens, and feed a carrot to our donkey, Jack, a favorite of all our visitors. Camping here with your canine companion is pure perfects, because Hessian Hill is a dog friendly campsite. Your pup is free to run loose in the fields and woods, but keep them on leash around the barns, farm store and other animals. If you plan to take a day to visit local attractions, we offer on site boarding for your dog as well.
When you arrive stop by the farm store to purchase special camping packages for grilling dinner by the fire, and prepare for breakfast with our farmers breakfast package. We have a variety of meat cuts to meet your grilling needs.
Fall asleep to our variety of owls and wake up to a chorus of song birds. There is so much to experience, so reserve your Hessian Hill camping experience today at https://www.tentrr.com/sites/Hessian-Hill-Farm/?start-date=1530849600&end-date=1531022400&1=4 | <urn:uuid:f6f295e3-8da8-41ea-aca7-af76d1204634> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.hessianhillfarm.com/camping-hessian-hill-farm-tentrr/ | 2020-09-27T22:56:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.925196 | 278 |
HEAVEN IS A PLACE
Heaven Gallery, Chicago, IL
January 26 - March 11, 2018
Alex Chitty, Anna Showers-Cruser, Sherwin Ovid, Danny Floyd, Jory Drew, Allison Yasukawa, Josh Rios, Stella J. Brown, Brandon Alvendia, Meg Nafziger, Lauren Edwards
Curated by Jesse Malmed
Most of the words used in this text have been used thibsing’d of times. Aside from the occasional neologism, they’re generally used and well used and, like so many luxury goods, we don’t own them, we’re just their temporary steward. It's hard to imagine an exhibition that isn't site-specific. If the works work in a vacuum, well that's about as specific a place as we can imagine. You will have to trust that every word in this sentence was not typed but pasted from a sprawling series of fascinating and far better texts.
Heaven Is a Place brings together a banker’s dozen of artists each making work for a specific show, just not the same one. Each work constitutes a(n art) historical insertion and a speculative citation and a wormhole to another exhibition. Featuring some of Chicago’s sharpest, this exhibition offers the opportunity for a bit of historical re-vision-ing, in which the august museum group show from our birth year—first discovered through a tattered library copy of the exhibition catalogue—finally includes our work; where the hot new show at the cool new space in the temperate old town that included every idea you have but not the name you use gets rectified; where the doodle in the margin becomes canon with the blithe affect of a butterfly.
PDF with full documentation and program notes here.
Artist Talks + Performances
Sunday, February 25
Performances by: Ross Jordan, Hope Esser, Lorelei Stewart, Tamara Becerra Valdez, Stella Brown, Ruslana Lichtzier, Kathe Bowen, Brandon Alvendia, Anna Showers-Cruser, Becky Bivens and Danny Floyd
The Nightingale Cinema
Tuesday, March 6
Works by: Selina Trepp, Anthony Buchanan, Nazli Dinçel, Deborah Stratman, Jen Proctor, Ian Bryce Jones, Benjamin Schultz-Figueroa, Sky Hopinka, Kelly Gallagher, Ben Balcom, Clint Enns | <urn:uuid:4c86fe5b-a456-4c73-a6ae-5fc71f434835> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.jessemalmed.net/index.php/curatorial/heaven-is-a-place/ | 2020-09-27T22:41:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.888193 | 512 |
RELIGION: An official suggests that Bangladesh-based Islamic extremists may be responsible. By Omer Farooq THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HYDERABAD, India – A pair of bombings minutes apart tore through a popular family restaurant and an outdoor arena Saturday night, killing at least 42 people in this southern Indian city plagued by Hindu-Muslim tensions. An official said today that Bangladesh- based Islamic extremists could have been behind the attacks. “Available information points to the involvement of terrorist organizations based in Bangladesh,” said Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the chief minister for Andhra Pradesh state, where Hyderabad is located. Reddy did not name the group, but Indian media reports, quoting unnamed security officials, identified it as Harkat-ul-Jehad-i-Islami. The restaurant was destroyed by the bomb placed at the entrance. Blood-covered tin plates and broken glasses littered the road outside. The other blast struck a laser show at an auditorium in Lumbini park, leaving pools of blood and dead bodies between rows of seats punctured by shrapnel. Some seats were hurled 100 feet. “We heard the blast and people started running out past us. Many of them had blood streaming off them,” said P.K. Verghese, the security manager at the laser show. “It was complete chaos. We had to remove the security barriers so people could get out.” Most of the dead were killed in the Gokul Chat restaurant at Hyderabad’s Kothi market, said K. Jana Reddy, the state home minister. By this morning, the death toll had risen to 42 as victims succumbed to injuries. Some 50 people were injured in the two blasts. Hindu-Muslim animosity runs deep in Hyderabad, where a bombing at a historic mosque killed 11 people in May. Another five people died in subsequent clashes between security forces and Muslim protesters angered by what they said was a lack of police protection. Two other bombs were defused in the city Saturday, one under a footbridge in the busy Bilsukh Nagar commercial area, and another in a movie theater in the Narayanguba neighborhood, a police official said. Late-night movie showings were canceled across the city. More than 80 percent of India’s 1.1 billion people are Hindu and 13 percent are Muslim. But in Hyderabad, Muslims make up 40 percent of the population of 7 million. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! | <urn:uuid:6498de4e-07ab-4e9d-8700-f06f9c278102> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.jnwqxh.org.cn/karry8044 | 2020-09-27T23:51:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.971124 | 542 |
Anyway, as we were driving home in rush hour traffic today, we ended up behind a car with personalized plates.
Me: "Here's my phone, you have to take a picture of that for me!"
Big guy: "Mom, you're so weird!"
Me: "Just take it."
Big guy: "You'll have to get closer, I can't see any of the letters on here."
Lucky for me, traffic slowed to a halt...yay!
Big guy: <click> <click> <click> <click> <click> <click>
The traffic ahead started moving, but the "BURRRP" car remained in place. The driver waited till my big guy lowered my phone, and then Mr. Burrrp waved to us and drove on.
Big guy: "Oh, my gawd, mom...he knew we were taking pictures."
Me: Waving back enthusiastically. "I know, awesome, right?"
Big guy: "I hate that you make me do stuff like this."
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THE BELT: Insert belt tongue into buckle, a positive locking
'click' indicates assembly.
RELEASING THE BELT:
Press the release button on the buckle and the tongue will be
* These instructions should be passed to the owner/driver.
* The belt is designed for use by one person and must not be put
around a child seated on a persons lap.
* It is important to wear the belt on each journey.
* The belt is suitable for restraining most child seats and boosters.
* It is not intended for children unless used with other approved
* The belt should at all times be adjusted and used in accordance
with the instructions. No excessive slackness should be present.
* Once installed the diagonal should pass across the centre of
the shoulder and the buckle should lie just on or below the hip.
* Avoid twisting the webbing during use. Webbing must not be allowed
to chafe, i.e. against sharp edges.
* Do not make alterations or additions to the belt. If in doubt,
consult the manufacturer.
* Periodic inspection of the belt and installation is recommended.
* Belts need to be in good condition. If they have been cut, frayed,
damaged or stressed through impact they should be replaced. After
impact, the car anchorage points should also be checked.
* To clean use warm soapy water only. Do not use chemical cleaners,
Bleach or Dye. Contamination with petrol, Grease and Acid will
TESTING THE INSTALLATION
When fitting is complete, with the car stationary, tug sharply
on the webbing and observe that the belt locks. | <urn:uuid:5e4334d9-6032-4828-b138-9860119e308d> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.securon.co.uk/fitting/extras/500fitting.htm | 2020-09-27T22:51:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.896318 | 352 |
There should not be any damage on the item or the item should not be customized by any other jeweler. This listing does not include a chain. The item number for chain and charm is. All gold and Diamonds are professionally tested and guaranteed. Our Diamonds Are 100% Natural And Are NEVER Treated Or CLARITY Enhanced.........We will make sure you are 100% satisfied with your. The item "GENUINE REAL 10K Yellow Gold Medusa Head Mens Charm Pendant charm, Cross, Jesus N" is in sale since Thursday, August 10, 2017.
This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Fine Jewelry\Fine Necklaces & Pendants\Precious Metal without Stones". The seller is "globalwatches10" and is located in Irving, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide. | <urn:uuid:76cdeed6-d6be-4950-a92d-25a7c2baddd7> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://yellowgoldgenuine.com/genuine_real_10k_yellow_gold_medusa_head_mens_charm_pendant_charm_cross_jesus_n.htm | 2020-09-28T00:12:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.863579 | 173 |
Using the link below(USGS Earthquake Hazards Program), search in your state for earthquake history, maps, and data. Provide a summary, with maps of your state and area and discuss any historical events that may have occurred or seismic activity that is current.
You may be surprised to see that you actually live near a fault line or in an area with historical earthquake events. https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/information-region
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Emotion and speeding Intention – predicting intention and differences between intenders and non-intenders
Submission Date: 2012
Speeding behaviour has a direct link to crash involvement and crash severity, and speeding behaviour has been shown to be underpinned by intention to speed. Several researchers have suggested that emotional response facilitates speeding behaviour, although others have suggested that reasons for speeding are based on more practical aspects such as running late for an appointment. The Theory of Planned Behaviour has been applied to a range of road safety knowledge including that for speeding. Therefore this research which included a measure of arousal with TPB measures adds to the existing knowledge about speeding intention. An on-line questionnaire which could be completed anonymously was presented to members of the community through Facebook. One hundred and eighty one respondents aged between 18 and 61 years (M= 30.80, SD = 12.63) were categorised into intenders or non-intenders of speeding 20 kilometres above the posted speed limit. Past speeding behaviour was included. The survey provided both sensitivity and specificity of around 80% in accounting for the prediction of speeding intention which is an excellent result. The components of the TPB and an extended model of the TPB that included past speeding behaviour were analysed to determine the potential predictors of speeding intention for each group. Effect sizes for these differences ranged from 0.32 to 1.43 (Cohen, 1992). Speeding intention is based on an individual?s attitude, perceived behavioural control and sense of arousal. Understanding these individual differences and providing an opportunity to predict speeding intention may facilitate the development of interventions to encourage drivers to slow down. | <urn:uuid:49608bfb-3c55-4845-8f78-f7f48267bce9> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://acrs.org.au/article/emotion-and-speeding-intention-predicting-intention-and-differences-between-intenders-and-non-intenders/ | 2020-09-27T23:25:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.959279 | 327 |
Well today we went up to Bellingham to do a few things.
- Drop off some tupperware with my brother’s family.
- We went up to get pictures of all of Wolsey’s old places he lived at.
- Went up to place a wreath on my parents grave for the holidays, along with stringing some lights.
I do have to say though, the travel up to Bellingham and back was unprecedentedly smooth. It is a 112+ mile trip each way and we were up within 2.5 hours after stopping three times for bathroom attempts… Hubby couldn’t find a stall to use… and only 2 hours coming home with us doing shopping at Target for the cat. There are a lot of pictures of places the hubby has lived, and like the photos I took of where I lived I will have in depth postings about those places and why they are important.
First we stopped by my brother’s place, we saw his kids and their mother and hung out for a little while. Wolsey dropped off some of his jewelry from pre-transition to Kristen our niece while I gave Tupperware to Monica. Hopefully they will find uses for all of those. Fortunately the family seems to be doing pretty well. We got some ideas for the kids for Christmas and it was nice to just see my brother sober.
Then we were off to see Wolsey’s childhood places he had lived at. We went over through the Alderwood/Birchwood area and hit up a few places. Things went well on this leg of the journey except for an old man coming out of one of the houses we went by and we had to take stealth pictures of it, so as not to alarm him.
We then went up to Toad Lake area and saw the first home his parents built. It is also near where his grandparents lived, so we swung by there. The house is obviously still owned by his sister, and we saw a white SUV in the driveway which means his mother was probably there as well, so we were in ultra-stealth mode to avoid contact.
Although I really wanted to take him up to the door, and when Debbie and Toni answered (Debbie is mom, Toni sister) I would be excited, give Debbie a hug saying I found Clark’s long lost son (Clark is Wolsey’s dad) and pull Wolsey in front of me. I can only imagine the reaction, and yes it isn’t a fully positive thing that I would love to see the confusion and then the apoplectic shock.
After we snuck away, we then went down to the Gladstone/James street homes. These are some of the places where he lived as a gutter punk and where I watched him do a photo shoot with a flower and nothing else. I thought he was so beautiful (and he was still my best friend then, although this was pre-transition for him). I do find it a bit humorous though, the whole time I had a crush on him, he wanted to be with me and would have dropped anyone he was with to see if it would work between us.
Then we went to the Blue Dolphin and had a very nice lunch, however we forgot to hit his parents home (last place in Bellingham he lived at that I didn’t) because of the food induced dementia. It is ok though, it was already stressful enough at his sister’s/grandparent’s house so it was a good idea for a break.
We also had swung by my parents’ grave. We noted that the wind chimes were gone. It has been super stormy lately so it could very well have been blown off. Also, the cemetery often has teenagers that prowl it, they might have grabbed it. Either way it doesn’t bother me at all. If it was the wind, it was totally expected and it probably made some cool sounds as it blew away, and if it was teenagers/college kids I hope they are enjoying the tinkling sound it makes.
Either way we will replace it next time we go up. We knew the stuff we place on the grave isn’t permanent.We also noticed no one had been to their grave since we went last time. The remains of decayed flowers we had planted were still there. We cleaned it up, and the ever inventive Wolsey found some stuff to wipe it down with. I figure next time I will bring a small cleaning kit just in case.
Even with all this, Wolsey was kind enough to set up the new solar powered christmas lights along the shepherds crook and we set up a wreath. My parents always loved Xmas (well at least my mom, and my dad did anything my mom asked of him).
I noticed “Angel Eyes” a statue of an angel as part of a family grave about 50 feet down from where they are was there and a bit worn looking. Angel Eyes is sort of a cemetery icon, and as teenagers we would run up to her at night and dear each other to sleep on the “death bed” beside her. I had remembered earlier this week I had scanned a photo of Angel Eyes from 1994 so I present to you the passing of 23 years (1994 to 2017). It is amazing how time slips by. I think I might have to do a photo session with the graveyard itself, it is still the most beautiful one I have seen ever.
The only thing that really bothered me and still bothers me is that it was obvious no one had visited their grave. I suspect I am the only one that visits, which is ok in the end. Wolsey pointed out we were the only ones that tried to take care of them when they were alive, somehow it seems fitting it is only us now. Even though I understand that, it still makes me angry, especially with my sister who has done nothing, not offered to help with anything and was the source of a lot of real grief when both parents passed (that is part of the upcoming continuing posts of my parents passing, still so angry I can’t write it).
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Here comes a delicious mixture of cream and sugar with some added hints of chocolate, coffee, almond, and vanilla. Now you can indulge yourself with this blend of fragrances which comes at a very affordable price. You will love it for the French Roast and Irish Crème aromas which are accompanied by a rich tones of roasted coffee beans. And you will also be surprised by accents of oak aged liquor which comes at the end.
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No matter what age we are, it’s natural for us to want our skin to look - and feel - its best. One of the most commonly asked questions from our customers is how to achieve more radiant skin. The good news is that there are some really delicious yet powerful foods we can eat to put the sparkle back into dull-looking, congested or sensitive complexions.
It makes complete sense that what we put in our bodies is going to show on the outside. Caroline Apovian, MD and Professor of Medicine and Paediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine, specialises in health through nutrition and she’s written an article that should empower us all.
For healthy, glowing skin at any age, try adding these eight food groups to your diet:
- Salmon, sardines and anchovies
Oily fish contains high amounts of dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE). DMAE protects skin by strengthening cell membranes and guarding against the deterioration that causes premature ageing. It also increases levels of acetylcholine, a neutrotransmitter that makes your muscles contract and tighten under the skin, keeping your face looking toned and firm. DMAE can also decrease production of arachidonic acid, which leads to wrinkle formation and sagging of the skin.
- Broccoli, spinach, kale, wheatgrass juice and Brussels sprouts
Green leafy vegetables, wheatgrass and barleygrass juice are rich in alpha lipoic acid (ALA). Because of its high concentration of antioxidants that fight the free radicals that cause ageing, ALA is one of the most powerful anti-ageing agents available. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory, decreasing under-eye circles, puffiness, redness and blotches, all while minimising the appearance of wrinkles.
- Grapefruit and kale juice
Vitamin C, when consumed in fresh produce, helps reverse skin damage caused by the sun and pollutants. It stimulates collagen production, causing new skin growth, wrinkle reduction and an overall smoother texture. Since a single red grapefruit and a serving of kale juice contain more than 100% of the recommended daily value for vitamin C, it's the perfect way to get your skin fix.
The US Department of Agriculture identifies the blueberry as containing the most antioxidants per serving of any fruit. Not only will those antioxidants keep your skin looking young and smooth, but blueberries also protect against memory loss, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Didn't realise your favourite aphrodisiac shellfish could actually be helping your skin? Oysters contain high amounts of zinc, a mineral your body needs to make the proteins that repair damaged tissues and form new ones. Getting enough zinc in the diet benefits not only your skin, but also your nails, hair and eyes.
- Walnuts and omega-3 oils
These tasty little nuts are full of omega-3 fatty acids, something your body desperately needs but unfortunately can't produce on its own. When it comes to your skin, omega-3s work to protect your cell membranes. When the membranes are strong, harmful agents are kept out, nutrients are allowed in and waste products are eliminated from the cells. In addition, strong cell membranes retain more water, leading to moister, smoother skin. I take a spoonful of omega-3 oil every day.
A powerful source of the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes prevent premature ageing and help to protect skin from the damaging effects of the sun. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, participants with a diet rich in tomatoes suffered minimal sun damage after being exposed to UV rays compared to those who didn't include tomatoes in their diet. The body can process lycopene best after tomatoes are cooked so tomato sauces and soups in your diet are the most effective way.
Eggs contain two key nutrients that are vital to skin health: choline and lutein. The first builds up the fatty portions of cell membranes that are responsible for healthy, smooth skin. Choline also regulates the levels of the B vitamins in our bodies, which are needed to produce collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin firm and smooth. Lutein is an antioxidant that protects the elasticity of the skin and prevents skin damage.
We hope this inspires you to add as many of these foods to your diet as possible - and enjoy refreshed, glowing skin that is positively sparkling with health!
Superfoods for super skin
Our raw, organic wheatgrass juice contains higher levels of chlorophyll than any other green vegetable. High in antioxidants, it can reduce oxidative stress and helps boost physical and mental performance whilst supporting a healthy immune system.
Beet & Maqui Juice
Delicious beetroot is combined with raw cacao in our refreshing Beetroot & Maqui Juice. British athletes used beetroot juice as a natural performance enhancer during training for the 2012 Olympic Games and whilst we’re not promising record-breaking times, you’ll love how energised you feel!
Blended Green Juice
Our Blended Green Juice, rich in chlorophyll, antioxidants and amino acids, combines wheatgrass juice, matcha tea, nettle juice and barleygrass juice for a powerhouse juice for improved energy and performance. | <urn:uuid:91b9de87-ff67-4d29-8e3b-8a250d171fa8> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://brittsuperfoods.co.uk/blogs/blog/eat-your-way-to-great-skin | 2020-09-27T23:05:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.921086 | 1,078 |
Phytobezoars are the result of ingestion of indigestible or poorly digestible substances. The stomach is the most commonly affected, with the small bowel being the next most common site. The colon is a rare location for a bezoar. We report the first case of pancolonic phytobezoar from popcorn kernels causing a large bowel obstruction.
Colonic phytobezoar, Bowel obstruction, Colonic lavage
A bezoar is a mass found trapped in the gastrointestinal system and a phytobezoar is a type of bezoar that is made of indigestible or poorly digestible substances, mainly plant materials such as fibers, skins and seeds. These phytobezoars may be discovered incidentally or after they cause symptoms of obstruction. The majority of series of cases reported are due to gastric phytobezoars, mainly after ulcer surgery including gastrectomy or truncal vagotomy; or small bowel phytobezoars causing obstruction and even perforation requiring surgical intervention. [1,2] The occurrence of colonic obstructions caused by phytobezoar is very rare with few case reports in the literature and mainly causing rectal impaction . We describe a case of a pancolonic phytobezoar causing large bowel obstruction along with a literature review.
We present a healthy 31-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with severe anal pain. The pain had begun that morning and progressed to a constant stabbing pain. He had not been able to have a bowel movement or pass any flatus for the past 3 days. He denied any fevers, trauma to the anus, or prior history of anorectal diseases. On external anal exam, there was no evidence of perianal abscess, fissure, or fistula to explain the pain. A digital rectal exam was not performed due to discomfort. A CT scan was performed (Figure 1) prior to an exam under anesthesia, which demonstrated no evidence of intrapelvic pathology to explain the patients' pain; however multiple seed like structures were seen throughout the colon. Upon examination within the operating room, a digital rectal exam demonstrated multiple popcorn kernels within the rectal vault. A Pratt Bivalve retractor revealed moderate proctitis and even more popcorn kernels (Figure 2). A colonoscope was brought into the operating room and a colonoscopy was performed just distal to the splenic flexure due the inability to clear the kernels. Given the patients stability the procedure was aborted, and the patient was transferred to the surgical floor. He was started on a bowel regimen of GoLYTELY® twice a day along with appropriate pain control. Over the course of four days the patient passed multiple bowel movements of kernels (Figure 3), his pain resolved, and an abdominal x-ray did not reveal any kernels within his colon.
Figure 1: CT Scan demonstrating pancolonic phytobezoar. View Figure 1
Figure 2: Pratt Bivalve retractor in place revealing popcorn kernels. View Figure 2
Figure 3: Multiple bowel movements with popcorn kernels. View Figure 3
Phytobezoars are composed of indigestible cellulose, tannin and lignin derived from ingested vegetables and fruits . There are multiple reports which have described stomach and intestinal phytobezoars after ingestion of persimmons, which is the most often cause of phytobezoars in Korea . These are caused by consumption of large quantities of seeds which can occur from eating the fruit or most likely from eating the seeds by themselves or even with the outer shell [6,7]. In our case the cause of the bezoar was popcorn kernels with only a few cases reported in the literature with popcorn as the cause of a bezoar and a first causing a large bowel obstruction .
As causes of obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract, bezoars account for about 0.4-4%, and mostly all obstructions occur in the stomach or in the ileum of the small intestine . In adults, bezoar formation can be predisposed by a previous gastric procedure, incomplete mastication secondary to poor dentition, gastric stasis from gastrointestinal surgery, diabetic gastropathy, muscular atrophy, cerebral infarction, hypothyroidism, or by medications that decrease gastrointestinal motility [3,5,9,10]. Patients with digestive tract abnormalities such as diverticulum, adhesive bands, and strictures can also present with bezoar formation . Clinical manifestations vary with the location of the bezoar. Gastric bezoars are usually associated with abdominal pain, acid reflux, and distention. When located in the small bowel or in the colon they can cause constipation or obstruction with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, distension, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss [3,5]. On physical examination you may find the "colonic crunch sign” which is the palpation of multiple masses .
Complications of bezoars include obstruction, mucosal damage with ulcers caused by irritation from the bezoar. Proctitis can also occur as in our case and even perforation in some cases requiring emergent surgical intervention. Diagnosis of the entity is usually through radiology, most often by plain abdominal radiography or CT scan. [3,5,9,10]. In the abdominal computed tomography scan, 89% of bezoars appear as spherically-shaped masses containing air-fluid levels: Because stools appear as long solid lumps with no membranes, they are easily distinguishable from bezoars. Computed Tomography is a highly accurate method to determine the level and cause of obstruction . Another diagnostic tool as well as a treatment modality is the use of endoscopy of which we used on the patient described.
The goal of treatment for colonic phytobezoars is the removal of the lesion and possible prevention of recurrence. Methods differ according to the location of the bezoars, the size, and the presence of complications [3,5,10,12,13]. If in the terminal region of the colon, conservative management with enemas and manual disimpaction can be used to remove the bezoar. If conservative management fails, more invasive techniques can be used such as sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy [5,12,13]. Surgical management is the last resort of treatment if all other modalities have failed or when complications from the bezoar are found such as intestinal obstruction with compromised bowel, bleeding, or peritonitis [3,5]. Surgical management of a phytobezoar induced obstruction entails milking of the lesion to the rectum or extraction through an enterotomy [7,14-17].
This previous section describes the best approach to phytobezoars going from a more conservative treatment to most radical if needed. This description adds to the medical literature by demonstrating that an algorithmic approach can often solve the problem as opposed to jumping straight to surgery. In our case we proceeded with colonoscopy but were unsuccessful passing the splenic flexure due to the great amount of popcorn kernels, so we continued treatment with a non-surgical approach of enemas and bowel preparation which successfully cleared the bezoar as a less invasive technique to clear the bezoar is most always to the benefit of the patient.
Colonic phytobezoar is an uncommon cause of obstruction but should be considered in the differential when patient has had previous gastrointestinal surgeries, use of gastric immotility medications, or a report of ingesting high amount of seed like materials. Plain abdominal radiography and CT scans are helpful in the diagnosis of phytobezoars. Treatment should be based on the location and size of the mass with conservative treatment approached first. Surgery is reserved for complications or failure of conservative management.
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Greeting Card & Badge Set Believe You Can and You're Halfway There
'Believe You Can & You're Halfway There' - hey..yes you...you can do anything if you believe it! We all have the power within us to grab life by the balls, kick some ass whilst being empowering, encouraging and accepting of others...and being kind. Give your friend a cute motivational reminder with this card and badge.
Design features colourful motifs and quote 'Believe You Can & You're Halfway There' in gorgeous typography on a black background. The colours really pop with this one. Perfect card to help motivate, inspire, encourage anyone who needs some self belief. Card comes with a button badge attached featuring the same design so you can wear with pride.
* A6 white greeting card, button badge with white envelope. (Pen not included)
* Blank inside for your own message.
* Digitally printed onto gorgeous 350gsm silk card stock.
* Card is double glossed for a luxurious shiny feel - yellow paper insert added inside card so easy to write on.
* Designed and printed in the UK.
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* Button Badge measures 25mm in diameter and has a plastic safety pinback.
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I haven’t posted in ages per the Mr. Ed Rule. For those too young to remember the talking horse of early-60s TV, the theme song says, “Mr. Ed will never speak unless he’s got something to say.” Sorry, Wilbur. I just didn’t have anything to say, and didn’t wish to waste your time. But, now I’ve got something worth writing about, and a gift to share.
Last year at this time, I wrote about Bill Hamilton and the excellent, intimate e-discovery conferences he convenes in central Florida at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. The UF campus is in Gainesville, and to be honest, it’s not an easy place to reach unless you’re an alligator or live in Charlotte, Atlanta or Miami. I fly to Orlando and drive two hours. So, you’ve really got to want to go to Gainesville. And, thanks to Bill and his distinguished UF Law E-Discovery Project, I often do want to go there. So should you. Here’s why:
Bill has generously allowed me to make you, dear reader, my guest at the fourth annual EDRM E-Discovery Conference on March 30. Free, on campus or via the webcast, from anywhere. Free is my favorite price. How about you?
Free wouldn’t mean much if what you got wasn’t valuable. This conference is always a good one. Check out the agenda. Bill has countless friends in the e-discovery space and when he calls, many make the trek to Gainesville to support this fine event. It’s going to be good.
Now, let me sweeten the pot. There’s an included breakfast, lunch and reception. Need more? This morning, it costs $97.00 to fly to Gainesville from LGA or JFK (via Miami) on American Airlines. From Washington, D.C., how about 83 bucks nonstop on United? It’s balmy in Gainesville, folks, mid-80s! To get there from the forty degrees colder Boston, a flight is just $97.00. At those prices, the free admission pays the airfare, and you get to hang with and learn from a great bunch of people. Did someone say, ROAD TRIP!?!?!
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Uber is everyone’s private driver. Uber operates a global network of everyday and luxury cars, and offers a mobile experience that allows any customer to request a pickup. Customers are kept up-to-date with text messages as the status of their request changes—when a driver accepts the request, when the driver is less than a minute away, and if the ride has been cancelled for any reason.
Though Uber’s text communication strategy was already in place, riders weren't getting the high quality customer experience Uber wanted to deliver because of problems with its existing hosting providers. Fast delivery of notifications is critical when customer transactions happen in real time. A text message delay of more than a minute can leave a customer standing in the rain waiting for a ride they didn’t know was cancelled. Likewise, if a customer’s ride has arrived, but the customer doesn't receive the notification, the experience suffers. Uber needed a better way to reliably deliver the level of communication its service demanded.
Uber turned to Twilio for superior delivery of its business-dependent text messages. Information about the driver—their star rating, phone number, and how far away they are—is sent via Twilio supported text message.
“We built the Uber experience without Twilio initially,” explained Travis Kalanick, CEO of Uber, “and the problem was, people were not getting the high quality experience we were promising. The kinds of problems we were seeing with other providers, we just haven’t seen with Twilio. I sleep easier, and my engineers sleep easier because we’re not dealing with situations where it’s taking 15 to 20 minutes for a text to be delivered.” Thanks to Twilio, customers are now kept current with real-time text messages. “It’s been invaluable to have a reliable service to tell folks what’s going on with their ride,” said Kalanick.
With communication running smoothly on Twilio, Uber can now focus on leveraging the technology to keep expanding and moving forward—wherever it wants to take it. For any growing company, being able to scale deliverability internationally is just as important as scaling domestically. Twilio provides Uber with communications that cover all the countries and cities where it operates.
"Our vision of the future is really one of cities, not countries," said Kalanick. "If there’s a major city somewhere out there, you can be pretty certain Uber is going to be there. Having one telecommunications provider ultimately will cover all the cities and countries we go to—that’s critical for us."
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Whether the Tree of Life holds special symbolic meaning for you or you just love the design and what it represents, you'll love this large Tree of Life Pendant.
It's a large 40 MM diameter and makes a stunning statement worn long over your top or dress, it also looks great on a shorter chain.
Not merely a fshion trend, the Tree of Life symbolises love, family and a connection to mother nature.
These are handcrafted and finished with a Sterling Silver overlay.
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Clint and Doc left and all I got for company is a bored horse and a darkness so blind it can't even see its own stars.
But that don't matter none. Not when Mother Night rises up over an evening like this. It's marvellous the way she makes distant mountains disappear, just like in a dream. Many people would work and toil for years, digging and sweating and hurting to make mountains disappear and they'd get nowhere: them mountains would stand there still, big as ever. But Mother Night does it in an hour.
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Jesus and Peter
So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, l "Feed My lambs."
He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." m He said to him, "Tend My n sheep."
He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, o You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep.
p "Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish."
This He spoke, signifying q by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, r "Follow Me."
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
1 Timothy 4:6
If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.
1 Peter 5:2
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly.
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So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture, Will give You thanks forever; We will show forth Your praise to all generations.
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.
Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: 'I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scattered.
But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men.
And had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.
"Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God."
Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, where are You going?" Jesus answered him, "Where I am going you cannot follow Me now, but you shall follow Me afterward.
And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of Unleavened Bread.
So when he had arrested him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of soldiers to keep him, intending to bring him before the people after Passover.
2 Peter 1:13
Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you.
2 Peter 1:14
Knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.
Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
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Phone: 212 838 1400
Weary travellers are welcomed at this boutique hotel with a drink of their choice. BVLGARI toiletries await in the marble bathrooms, and a complimentary New York Times will arrive at your doorstep come morning. For those looking to lounge or chat, a daily afternoon tea is available in the Pembroke Room, offering traditional scones, desserts, finger sandwiches, petit fours, and more than 20 fine teas from around the world. Perfect for those who frequent the Big Apple for business or pleasure, the Lowell is truly a home away from home.
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We first met Ryan Kitley in a class at the Actors’ Training Center in Wilmette where we enjoyed and learned from him to such an extent that we took a second class with him at ATC and then discussed creating a performance class for an original one-act play that would be written specifically for the class. New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House is the result of this creative collaboration.
Ryan has worked in Chicago and Los Angeles for nearly 20 years as an actor, an improviser, a director, and an acting teacher. He is a member of SAG, AFTRA, and AEA with his MFA in acting from the Theatre School at DePaul University.
Film and television credits include Boss, Detroit 1-8-7, Turks, Early Edition, Miss March, Soul Survivors, A Short Break, Barbershop II, San Gabriel, Dream Slashers, Laqueus, The Heart of the Matter, and Jimmy Kimmel Live, in addition to many commercials and industrials.
Ryan also works as a voice-over artist and has voiced nearly 20 characters for the Lucas Arts video game The Old Republic.
Theatre credits include major roles at Writers’ Theatre, Provision Theatre, Drury Lane, The Matrix Theater, Colony Theater, The Organic Theatre, Mercury Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, Goodman Theatre, The Piven Theatre Workshop, Theatre at the Center, Meadow Brook Theatre, Journeymen, Free Associates, and Talisman Theatre
He received two Jeff Citation nominations for his role as Nick in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Austin in The Big Funk.
As an improviser Ryan has studied and performed at IO, The Second City Training Center, The Piven Theater Workshop, and The Westside Eclectic.
He is also the published author of his new book Acting with Integrity. Ryan has worked as a teaching artist for many acting schools and programs in Chicago and LA. He was born and raised on the Jersey Shore – exit 109. Ryan and his wife Kelley have four kids, Connor, Maggie, Murphy, and Emma who always seem to make life a little bit more interesting!
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Those who lead effectively have mastered the art of positive influence explains Glynis Devine
You likely spend a huge chunk of your 24 hours trying to get others to respond, buy-in, support, authorize, advocate, and generally do what you ask them to so your life (and often theirs, whether they acknowledge it or not!) runs smoothly.
Your ability to get them to do any of the above depends entirely on your ability to positively influence.
Here are three elements to consider working on to improve your influencing superpowers. Remember, superpowers are always meant for good not evil…these are not mind-control hacks!
1. Be Consistent
When I’m brought in by an enterprise to find solutions to improve their performance, I hold conversations with front-line staff as part of the process; it helps me get a holistic perspective of the situation and identify the gap in perceptions within the organization.
One of the most widespread – and debilitating – challenges staff from many different industries report to me is the inconsistency of their leaders.
“I don’t know whether I’m walking into Jekyll or Hyde in the morning; and it can change throughout the day… minute to minute. I feel like I’m dancing on hot coals – it’s exhausting!”
Consistency of Behaviour
For people to be influenced to want to follow you, they must feel safe. Consistency of behaviour builds that feeling of safety and trust.
That consistency of behaviour comes from developing your emotional intelligence. Feelings – even excessive feelings – are part of life; life is an adventure with highs and lows when you live it fully. Excessive feelings are appropriate in excessive situations – life situations. Rarely does one face a situation at work that would make excessive feelings appropriate. So, save the excessive feelings for home. At work, reign in those excessive emotions.
Emotional Intelligence (and practice) helps you reign in the excessive emotions that cause inconsistent behaviour and keep your relationships at work in the ‘safe zone’.
Consistency extends to processes as well. Have effective systems and stick to them. Doing things differently each time makes people feel unsure they’re doing them right – each time.
Introduce Change Gradually
When changes – even if they are improvements – need to happen, introduce them gradually.
I spent 28 years in the cosmetics industry. I remember sitting down with a client who would say “I want a whole new look!” Two hours and a plethora of carefully blended colours later I’d hand them a mirror and their response? “It doesn’t even look like me!!”
In time, I stopped arguing that that’s what ‘a whole new me’ is supposed to be – different. Instead I learned an important feature about human behaviour… massive change really means several safe millimetres outside their comfort zone. So, in future, instead of suggesting a bright crimson lipstick in lieu of the soft pink my client had worn for twenty-odd years, I suggested a rose-toned one – just a little different. The result? “Wow! It’s different… I like it!”
2. Be Assertive
One of the keys to being assertive is to be on purpose. In communication, that means knowing where you are going – and why. What do you want the outcome of the communication to be? What do you want the other person to do as a result of listening to what you have to share with them?
One of the best ways to keep people engaged long enough to get them to do what you want is to use BLUF communication.
B.L.U.F. stands for Bottom Line Up Front; it’s is a style of communication similar to how journalists write newspaper articles.
Have you ever noticed that the headline of an article usually sets the tone for what we are about to read – the why – and the first paragraph, often in bold or italics and sometimes even one point size bigger font to REALLY get your attention, answers the who, what, where, and when.
And then, a number of paragraphs following, answer the how.
If the writer succeeds in grabbing your attention in the first paragraph, you’ll do what they want – read the rest of the article.
Whether face to face or in writing, you can engage you listener or reader the same way.
Start your conversation with the outcome you desire for the communication
This should be super short. If it’s a face to face or phone conversation it will sound something like this –
“I’d like your ideas about…”
“I’d like your interpretation of…”
“I’d like your authorization to…”
“I’d like your support on…”
Then, give your listener the facts – that is, the who, what, where, and when. That’s it!
This is an appropriate time to stop and wait for the listener’s input.
If the listener needs more information before being able to give you what you want, they’ll ask a question – this is engagement. Answer any and all questions as succinctly as possible until they have all they need to be able to give you what you asked for.
If the listener has heard enough to be able to give you what you want, they’ll give you your answer.
While you may be tempted, once you’ve gotten what you want, to give them all the other tidbits you edited out – DON’T! Doing this will undo the assertive prowess you just exemplified.
Start Making Statements
Here’s one more strategy. In my ‘Powerful Communication for Powerful Women’ program, a strategy I get loads of positive feedback about is when participants report the impact when they stop asking questions and start making statements. It’s a small modification in how participants communicate that makes a HUGE difference in how assertive they are perceived.
Anyone who has a habit of asking, “Can I ask a question?” before doing so, has had some wisecracker reply, “You already did!”.
And they are correct. Just ask! An assertive alternative is to say, “I’d like to ask a question….” and continue with the question.
Even more assertive is to simply ask the question without the introduction of intent.
So instead of “Can I continue?” when someone interrupts you in a meeting, try “I’ll continue” and do.
3. Be Positive
Do you golf? Have you’ve ever watched someone play golf on TV? Have you ever played mini putt?
If you have, you’ll notice that the more you whisper to the ball, “Don’t go in the water. Please, don’t go in the water” – it goes STRAIGHT into the water!
That’s because the human brain doesn’t process negative direction.
(and loads of others) fall on deaf ears.
Instead, what the brain focusses on is the rest of the sentence or in this example ‘go in the water’ and does whatever it needs to do to make that happen.
You’ve no doubt been in a class when the teacher or professor taught this phenomenon by giving the example, ‘don’t imagine a pink elephant’ – and we do.
How does this apply to business and being influential?
If you want people to do what you want, give them directions in positive language.
So instead of “Don’t forget, I need those numbers by Tuesday to include them in the report.” try “Please remember, I need those numbers by Tuesday to include them in the report.”
Instead of, “We don’t have the resources/bandwidth/visibility to support that idea” try “To support that idea, we’ll need more resources/bandwidth/visibility.”
What’s the difference? The alternative plants a positive (think: CAN do) message in the listener’s mind. As a result, it provokes positive responses.
In general, people who influence positive change are followed because they get people to think differently. If you want to influence people to do something to effect positive change, the message MUST be positive to start.
Being a person who effects positive change requires you to be able to influence others. You’ll succeed easier at doing this when you
- keep your emotions and your processes consistent
- introduce change gradually
- present succinctly – brief and specific
- make statements instead of asking questions
- use positive language when you communicate
To make a positive difference in your organization, you must be able to lead positive change. Those who lead effectively have mastered the art of positive influence – and you can too! | <urn:uuid:6f5411ef-e73c-4aac-98bc-5321d659d52f> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://executivesecretary.com/3-key-elements-to-improve-positive-influence/ | 2020-09-27T23:31:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.934469 | 1,900 |
STATE OF SAN ANDREAS
FIRE & MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION UPDATE STATUS
We have found errors in your application, and therefore, set your application into pending status. You have 48 hours to correct the errors or your application will be denied. If you do correct the errors, you may create a new post in which you inform us that you have corrected the errors.
The faults spotted are as following:
PART 1A: C Answer is unrealistic, as it states in the application information you must be 18 ((IN CHARACTER)) Please note that IN CHARACTER means that it is IN GAME your character.
PART 1A: H,I,J Require + not an X, it is clearly marked with a RED
text in the application information.
PART 1B: A answer is unrealistic as you have to have at least a high school degree. (I will give you the benefit of the doubt and say that you didn't understand the PART 1, so correct these mistakes please.)
PART 1B: C and D answers are too short, please write more why would you like to join our department and so.
PART 2: B answer is incorrect as Zagreb is a city not a country, your country is Croatia.
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Today you head into what would be year one.
I see pictures of excited children walking into school with their friends and for a brief second the ‘you are different’ moment hits.
It’s not for long, you go back to a place you love, you have your friends in your own little way, they are the same as you, some may same different but you all fit in. You are all exactly who you are meant to be.
Each year gets easier, I don’t see others walking to school and think that should be us any more, this is our journey and I’m fine with it.
You may never walk into school chatting to friends, excited over your new teacher, glad to be back. Yes you got all excited leaving this morning so I’m guessing that yes, you are glad to be back. When everyone else gets the back to school picture yours is always blurry, always from excitement! You have to put your bag on your bag and carry your lunch tin. This year they are both Timmy time, maybe a little confusing as Timmy time is bed time! But you love Timmy time right now plus mouk is kinda non existent and very expensive!
It didn’t help that our normal morning routine was a little different, a new lsa took you off the bus and for the first time you looked back. You got off, but you came back not once but twice. Now I’m sure you’re fine, but you’ve not left my side most of the holidays, so today is again new. New lsa new teacher and a new class, a lot of news after six weeks of us.
I’m lucky I get to take you to school and pick you up everyday. I get to see how you’ve done in school. Today will be no different and I’ll be there to get you at 3pm, hopefully you’ll come out smiling and you would have had a good day and tomorrow we start again!
Last year I was saying good luck teachers as you’d been a nightmare but this year to be fair you’ve been pretty good, I have a lot of cleaning to do but you’ve been good! | <urn:uuid:4097130e-a4e9-4f02-817d-3620094519f6> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://firsttimevalleymam.com/first-day-at-school-2/ | 2020-09-27T22:27:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.973915 | 473 |
Bus station and stops in Pakostane
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Pakostane is a popular holiday destination for tourists from all around the world.
In Pakostane we have located 1 bus stop:
Station and Stop information
GPS Coordinates 43.910285, 15.507781
The nearest airport to Pakostane, Croatia is the Zadar (Airport) which is 33.74 km away. The alternative airport when travelling to Pakostane is the Split (airport) which is 105.75 km away. | <urn:uuid:a167abe0-99f3-4dac-b4e1-c3f90d8a59ff> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://getbybus.com/en/bus-from-pakostane | 2020-09-28T00:10:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.91974 | 112 |
MUAYTHAI INGRAM GYM
Ingram gym would request for you to follow the following matter, so that all members are able to use comfortably.
The following members are not allowed to join the gym. In the event any member of the Club falls under any one of the following, such member shall be requested to withdraw from the Club.
1)Gangsters and all concerned
2)Person who has made a false declaration at the time of reservation and in the application form.
3)Person who use illegal drug
4)Person who destroy discipline
5)Person who does not follow staff instructions
6)Person who is judged unfitted by the Ingram gym
7)Person who are prohibited by their doctors from participating in physical activities
If you cancel the lesson due to the participant’s schedule, you will pay a cancellation fee according to the following contents.
5 days before reservation day: Free
4~2 days before reservation day: 25%
The day before reservation day: 50%
Reservation day: 100%
Other: According to Ingram gym’s policy
Participants must follow the instructions of the staff in the gym (all facilities in the gym including accommodation facilities and common areas). Ingram gym is not responsible for any troubles that occur without following the instructions of the staff.
ngram gym prohibits items below.1)Telling third party about secret matters and internal circumstances inside the Ingram gym
2)Negotiation of matches or job placements for players, trainers and other participants, and exchange of contact information.
3) Coaching other participant
4)Unauthorized photography, audio and video recording
5)Sparring between participants
6)Participating with your shoes on or wearing unsuitable clothes
- Please keep your valuables at your responsibility. Ingram gym may not be able to keep or look after your valuables. Ingram gym shall not be responsible for any damages from theft, injury, or other accidents, also Ingram gym regrettably declines your offer to give tips to our employees.
- Participants use the equipment carefully and cleanly in the gym, and don’t move and take it outside without permission of gym staff. In the event of damage or loss due to the participant’s negligence, the participant must compensate the gym for repair and replacement costs.
- Be careful to disturb other participants, such as noise.
- Ingram gym shall not be responsible for any damages relating to personal injuries and/or property damage suffered by member or any third party in connection with the use facility.
In the event a member causes damage to the Ingram gym or any other third party in connection with the use facility, such member shall immediately assume responsibility for such damages.
- There may be changed business days and hours.
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Ahead of 10 Years of Inverted Audio with Kassem Mosse, Low Jack, Antepop and Elise at Griessmuehle – our founder and editor-in-chief Tom Durston was interviewed by Alice Austin to open up about the origins of Inverted Audio and give insight into the coining of the name and the founding principles of the magazine.
It’s a beautiful sunny afternoon in Berlin and I’m standing in the hallway of Tom Durston’s apartment in Neukölln. He’s originally from Leicestershire so the first thing he says is “Do you want a cup of tea?” and the second thing he says is “Keep your shoes on. I assume you haven’t walked in dog shit.” As I’m about to find out, this exchange is a succinct representation of Tom: friendly and candid.
The story of Inverted Audio
We sit outside on his ivy covered balcony and he tells me: “After studying at the University Of Leeds, I moved to London in 2008 to work a sales job selling advertising space for a jobs board,” he says. “I worked there for nine months and hated it. I got made redundant because the company ran out of money and folded. My girlfriend at the time broke up with me and I had just signed an 18 month lease on a flat in West Kensington with a friend. But after four months of living together, I found out that he was smoking heroin and his behaviour and character spiralled out of control.”
To escape the situation Tom moved back to his parents house in Leicestershire. “It was on Boxing Day that I registered the domain and set up a Blogspot named Inverted Audio.” Tom wanted a platform to write about the music that he liked because he didn’t feel that anyone else was championing it. “I set up a series called Essential Music Series and wrote a piece on Jimmy Edgar when he was producing his more glitchy and IDM music, specifically his Kirstuit Salu and Morris Knightingale aliases when he was releasing through Merck and Warp.”
It starts to rain so we move inside into Tom’s studio. In classic Berlin style the ceilings are as high as the room is wide and the space is flooded with light. His desk is immaculate with drum machines sitting alongside monitors and synthesisers; a visual representation of his life and work. One wall of the room is dedicated to his DJ set-up and records, a collection that dates back to his early teenage years.
Tom’s passion for music pours out of him along with a litany of the early labels and artists that inspired him. He was 14 years old when he first saw Chris Cunningham’s music video for Aphex Twin ‘Window Licker‘ and he’s been hooked on electronic music ever since.
“When I was 15 years old I’d go to BPM, HMV and Rockaboom Records in Leicester and buy Jungle, Drum n’ Bass and dub plates. I was mostly into Jungle, but I’d buy vinyl from Ram Records, Metalheadz, Full Cycle, Moving Shadow, Dread, V Recordings, Hardware and many more — I’d also buy cassette packs from One Nation, Telepathy and Slammin Vinyl to listen on my Walkman.”
Tom went on to study History of Art at the University Of Leeds where the raw, late ’00s nightlife helped shape Inverted Audio as we know it today.
“The name Inverted Audio comes from when I was writing my dissertation about psychedelic art,” Tom explains. “I came across this surreal American artist called Fred Tomaselli at an exhibition in 2006 called “The Summer Of Love” in Vienna.
His artworks are essentially mixed media collages of LSD induced visions. One of his early works is called ‘Eyes Inverted in Endless Audio’, and for some reason that just stuck into my head. When I came to registering the domain and setting up a Blogspot, ‘Inverted Audio’ popped into my head — it just sounded right.”
Now Inverted Audio is a global platform for writers, photographers, videographers and developers to contribute their work. “I have a deputy editor called Baptiste Girou — he is quite simply the very best in the industry. He lives in the middle of nowhere in France and despite not being English, is an absolute wordsmith. I think if Baptiste wasn’t involved Inverted Audio wouldn’t have lasted.”
Inverted Audio gives writers a platform to cover the music they’re truly passionate about. “I don’t block writers from publishing articles. They’re experts in their field and I trust them.” Tom says. “I check over all articles before they go live, so I can make sure all formatting and HTML is correct. We also have a private Facebook group, so that all the writers and contributors know what’s going on. I share promos and other matters that need to be discussed with the team — I can then schedule articles, arrange press trips and plan ahead.”
Since 2008 Tom and his team have produced an array of films — including a series for Dekmantel and Village Underground. Inverted Audio also conceptualised and curated a stage named “Campfire Headphase” at Farr Festival in 2017 and 2018.
They’ve accompanied Joy Orbison to Crystal Palace to visit his childhood haunts, even interviewing his uncle Ray Keith, and they’ve visited the Swiss Alps while filming Sassy J in her hometown of Bern. Over the last 10 years there’s no corner of the underground that Inverted Audio hasn’t reached.
Working with PR & Record Labels
Tom went full time with the publication in 2013. “The evolution of Inverted Audio… It’s almost like once you start something you don’t want to give up on it. You’re never going to make millions, but it’s a passion project for sharing musical knowledge and that’s what it’s always been about.”
To fund the website Tom works directly with music festivals, clubs, promoters, PR’s and record labels. “We’ve invested 10 years of hard work and networking to build up a strong and loyal audience that understands what we do — so why go to a PR company? Just come straight to us.”
“Inverted Audio gives voice to the underground,” Tom says. “By that I don’t mean solely underground music. It’s for people who’ve maybe had a 12” vinyl released or their first album. We want to give people the recognition they need to step up to the next level. The music we cover includes techno, deep house, experimental, IDM, electronica, industrial, noise — the weirder the better.”
Tom doesn’t focus his attention on artists that already have a global following. “I just don’t see the point in promoting those artists — other publications can pick that up.”
Inverted Audio champions community. The spirit of the publication is to support grass roots talent and celebrate underground veterans. This means there’s no rating system in place when reviewing music. “If it’s on the website, it’s good — end of.” Tom says. “In my mind there’s very little point in publishing negative reviews. If you give a review a 1/10 rating, then you’re burning bridges and tarnishing the label, artist, PR and their fans with bad vibes.”
On Visual Arts, Film and Spaces
All content on Inverted Audio, right down to the design of the website, is anchored in appreciation of art and graphic design. In fact visual arts are just as big a part of Inverted Audio as music. “As I studied History of Art, the visual section has always been there — I love music videos and all other visual things that are rooted in electronic music.”
Often Inverted Audio will feature musicians who create visual art alongside their music. “I’m a big fan of Wolfgang Voigt’s Gas project,” Tom says. “I did a visual feature with him in 2011 about his art rather than about his music to expose a different side of him — we spoke about art theory, popular culture, American Abstract Expressionism, his other aliases and what other visual artists he takes inspiration from. Studying History of Art taught me about judgement of taste, how to analyse and critique.”
When funding allows Inverted Audio make films. “That’s what I want to do a lot more of,” Tom says. “But we need people who believe in what we do and to help realise and fund these projects.”
Most recently Inverted Audio teamed up with FOLD, a new nightclub and events space in a former printing factory that opened in East London in 2018. Tom commissioned his friend and video artist Rebecca Salvadori to create a 10 minute film exploring a 24 hour experience in the club, the team behind FOLD and the spirituality of clubbing and music. “We wanted to make something completely different for this film and to portray it in a raw and industrial aesthetic.” The result is Inside Fold:
Since moving to Berlin in 2018, Inverted Audio’s scope and reach has increased. “One thing I’ve noticed significantly is in London a lot of people expect promotion for free. But in Berlin the music industry is what powers this city, so there’s more focus on business. People are happy to invest in order to reach our audience.”
Inverted Audio recently launched a section called Spaces. “It’s a new feature series in which we visit the clubs, record shops and cultural spaces that are making waves in our scene. I want to feature more places in Berlin before they close down.” Tom says. “There’ll be a time when even Berghain will close. Nothing lasts forever and it’s important to document these happenings before they fall.”
Tom’s passion for music in all its forms and his relentless support of the underground has provided a platform for DJs, producers, labels and artists to flourish. Many have a lot to thank Tom’s publication for — and I speak for the entire industry when I say happy 10th birthday, Inverted Audio. See you on the dancefloor.
10 Years of Inverted Audio with Kassem Mosse, Low jack, Antepop and Elise takes place 10 July 2019 at Griessmuehle, Berlin.
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At the end of the latest market close, Campbell Soup Company (CPB) was valued at $45.59. In that particular session, Stock kicked-off at the price of $45.82 while reaching the peak value of $46.48 and lowest value recorded on the day was $45.43. The stock current value is $45.69.
Recently in News on September 3, 2020, Campbell Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Fiscal 2020 Results. Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today reported results for its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2020. Fiscal 2020 was a 53-week year, with the extra week falling in the fourth quarter. The benefit of the additional week in both the fourth-quarter and full-year results is estimated to be $0.04 per share. You can read further details here
Campbell Soup Company had a pretty Dodgy run when it comes to the market performance. The 1-year high price for the company’s stock is recorded $57.54 on 03/17/20, with the lowest value was $40.70 for the same time period, recorded on 03/26/20.
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) full year performance was -0.65%
Price records that include history of low and high prices in the period of 52 weeks can tell a lot about the stock’s existing status and the future performance. Presently, Campbell Soup Company shares are logging -20.59% during the 52-week period from high price, and 12.26% higher than the lowest price point for the same timeframe. The stock’s price range for the 52-week period managed to maintain the performance between $40.70 and $57.54.
The company’s shares, operating in the sector of Consumer Defensive managed to top a trading volume set approximately around 943116 for the day, which was evidently lower, when compared to the average daily volumes of the shares.
When it comes to the year-to-date metrics, the Campbell Soup Company (CPB) recorded performance in the market was -7.75%, having the revenues showcasing -6.85% on a quarterly basis in comparison with the same period year before. At the time of this writing, the total market value of the company is set at 14.05B, as it employees total of 19000 workers.
The Analysts eye on Campbell Soup Company (CPB)
According to the data provided on Barchart.com, the moving average of the company in the 100-day period was set at 50.07, with a change in the price was noted -5.54. In a similar fashion, Campbell Soup Company posted a movement of -10.80% for the period of last 100 days, recording 2,190,930 in trading volumes.
Total Debt to Equity Ratio (D/E) can also provide valuable insight into the company’s financial health and market status. The debt to equity ratio can be calculated by dividing the present total liabilities of a company by shareholders’ equity. Debt to Equity thus makes a valuable metrics that describes the debt, company is using in order to support assets, correlating with the value of shareholders’ equity The total Debt to Equity ratio for CPB is recording 2.60 at the time of this writing. In addition, long term Debt to Equity ratio is set at 2.02.
Technical rundown of Campbell Soup Company (CPB)
Raw Stochastic average of Campbell Soup Company in the period of last 50 days is set at 12.88%. The result represents improvement in oppose to Raw Stochastic average for the period of the last 20 days, recording 12.88%. In the last 20 days, the company’s Stochastic %K was 10.40% and its Stochastic %D was recorded 10.24%.
Considering, the past performance of Campbell Soup Company, multiple moving trends are noted. Year-to-date Price performance of the company’s stock appears to be encouraging, given the fact the metric is recording -7.75%. Additionally, trading for the stock in the period of the last six months notably deteriorated by -9.67%, alongside a downfall of -0.65% for the period of the last 12 months. The shares increased approximately by -11.30% in the 7-day charts and went down by -9.54% in the period of the last 30 days. Common stock shares were lifted by -6.85% during last recorded quarter. | <urn:uuid:9939e0b0-3d50-4cbd-b504-4c38143ee28e> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://investchronicle.com/2020/09/10/roll-up-the-sleeves-when-the-bell-rang-at-previous-close-campbell-soup-company-cpb-was-up-0-22/ | 2020-09-27T23:20:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.961046 | 942 |
Just when I think the left can’t get any worse, they prove me wrong and do something so hideous and beyond the pale, that my mind cannot swallow it in without gagging. There is an alarm that goes off when your average adult hears a child cry out. You can feel it in the pit of your stomach, as a nausea born of an urgency to act takes hold. this call to action cannot be denied in the average human being. Only something less than human or more than human can stand against the cry of a child.
SUCH ARE THE FEELINGS THAT TEAR AT MY HEART WHEN I HEAR THAT THE DEMS, LED BY PALOSI, ARE DELIBERTLY DELAYING PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF FELLOW AMERICANS. And, as much as that, I grieve the loss of the foundation of the greatest democracy history has ever known.
Palestine, as well as Somolia are well represented by Ms. Omar, who has a convoluted trail of Quasi, pseudo, spurious, whole- cloth fabrications that serve, when needed, as marriages. With a little misdirection of campaign funds these marriages turn tidy a profit for Ms. Omar. and her various consorts. CONSORTS ILLUSTRATED BELOW…
Just one paycheck from living on the streets|. Of two breadwinners in my home, one has been injured and and is unable to work. The dominos fell and now Deb and I are living gratis, under a roof provided by my one of my daughters. Deb and I own a tent, but would like to keep FROM living in it, as the horizon of our third decade wed approaches. We must move on in a few days, What happens next is the business of the future. 64 years old, a limp from right leg mutilated in a farm accident fifty years ago, peripheral neuropathy both numbing and burning my extremities. And I am on oxygen. My dear spouse, Deb, labors under her own maladies. Sciatica, lordosis and a torn rotator cuff start the list for her.
The transition has been a tumble through a cheese grater factory,soul and heart shredded, two sad portraits of Dorian Grey and our nerve stretched to the sticking point. Civility was the best we could do, charm, reassurance and empathy are far beyond our grasp as we walled up and waited for the next disaster.
Deb and I have been in the same harness, facing the same fears, fighting the good fight together. Morning sunrise comes hard when your quest is a search for a place to lay your road-weary bones and you don’t know where the next plate of beans is coming from. It was on one of these grey mourning’s that I lay, eyes closed, dreading the dawn, that I learned an important lesson on values.
A tiny hand.
Cool like satin and smooth as silk. Took my hand and whispered……
Something only I will hear
something that warms my heart and steels my soul against the world
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Just a mere 45-minute drive from Los Angeles, the Conejo Valley was a term new to me as of last week. Approximately 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 10-15 miles inland from the beaches of Malibu, the expansive valley is filled with outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding with wide open land, idyllic nature preserves, canyons, and ocean views. Every day you could pick a new path to explore with 140 miles of multi-purpose trails. And with 347 days of sunshine, you never have to have a plan B for your outdoor exploration.
Easily drivable, I realized the area provides a different feeling than one I am used to in Los Angeles, one of calm. Homes are more affordable and even though you are not smack dab in city life, there are over 400 unique dining options and shops situated in pleasing clean shopping plazas throughout the areas of Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Moorpark, Newbury Park, and Thousand Oaks.
While living in the heart of LA, these unique attractions are in our own backyards, but often we never venture to see this other side of Southern California. There is something for everyone with the special balance of urban amenities and nature. Relax, unwind, and explore the Conejo Valley.
EXPLORE THE CONEJO VALLEY
Spend a joyful morning with baby goats (champion Nigerian dwarf goats) in pajamas while practicing your Om. As the gentle yoga session leads you through poses, the baby goats freely roam around you and may cuddle you or poop next to you. Ha! Instagram worthy photos are offered at the end of class if you want to get the goat on your back for the ‘gram. The organization in Thousand Oaks proudly supports Youth Agriculture programs. Sign up for a $25 weekend yoga class on Eventbrite.
Meet Malibu’s most famous rescue, Stanley the Giraffe (a retired movie star you may have seen in Hangover 3) for an Instagram worthy shot or just really enjoy feeding and petting the numerous rescued animals on this breathtaking property, like Vietnamese water buffaloes, llamas, zebras, yaks, camels, goats, and more. The open-air safari vehicle flies you around various stopping points in the hills of Thousand Oaks above Malibu. Sip red and white wine in several locations with vineyards scaling up hillsides and vintage Airstreams, a Bob’s Big Boy statue, and an old yellow Malibu taxi waiting for your best pose. The Saddlerock Ranch sparkling rose and Malibu Wine Safari Moscato were our favorite sips.
Apparently, an Indian priestess was found buried under the giant rock on site and Native American cave paintings were discovered here too, so the family who owned the land had to turn it into a business. Soon Stanley may be getting a playmate and the painted water tank on top of one of the vineyards may be turned into a speakeasy wine experience since popular Malibu Wines down the road burned down. The popularity of this place has not slowed down as couples from San Diego will even drive up for the day for the Malibu Wine Safari experience that costs $90 as well as the Malibu Wine Hikes.
One-year-old 14 Cannons is a brewery in Westlake Village where I actually thought at first might be located next to our storage unit. In a random location lies the incredible 14 Cannons Brewery serving up tasty beers like Coffee IPA, Peanut Butter Cup, and Maiden Voyage aged in French oak barrels. The brewmaster told us they use 100% reverse osmosis water and they offer 4 core beers with 18 beers on tap. The best is they offer Cupcake Beer Pairing nights and not until I tried it would I have thought it was a good idea. It was the best idea as they take care in pairing each flavor and icing with the Cupcake baker Sarah’s concoctions @celebratewithsarah with the perfect matching beer flavor profile.
The first micro-brewery in the area, founded by a woman in 2009, offers food with Belgian and French style beers. The casual brewpub excited me with their Trois Filles Tripel, a Belgian Tripel that won a Gold Medal in 2018 at the Los Angeles International Beer Competition while the Belgian Blond ale called Lady LA Blonde is another must-try since it won a gold in 2018 at the California State Fair.
Come for Happy Hour and the craft beer. Sample a beer from their own brewery like the Whole Lotta Rose, a saison aged on French oak with raspberries and dried hibiscus flowers or the Take Her Home Tripel, a Belgian with 10.8% ABV.
Voted #56 out of 100 Top Restaurants for 2018 on Yelp in the USA and #12 in California on Yelp, Uncle Af’s is known for their international paninis like the Chicken Firecracker Sandwich. The crisp bread toasted doesn’t overwhelm the sandwich making it easy to eat with layers of chicken breast, firecracker bacon, avocado, onions, arugula, and firecracker aioli. Next time I’m ordering the Imported Prosciutto with burrata panini. This little café in Agoura Hills is worth the drive for $10 specialty sandwiches.
Three-time winner of the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, this little bakery location in Westlake Village brings big cupcakes with classic flavors (chocolate, red velvet, vanilla) or creative options like Ladies Night (vanilla with a hint of citrus), Mocha Truffle, Salted Caramel Brownie, Peanut Butter Peanut Butter. The moist cupcakes come with a huge amount of frosting making Arleen’s one of our new favs!
Stop in Agoura Hills at this quaint café for breakfast or a bite to-go. Croissant breakfast sandwiches, fancy pop tarts, breakfast quesadillas, fresh bread, or blueberry 6-grain pancakes are freshly prepared while cakes and pastries look divine too.
The pastry chef from Tuscany creates masterful homemade Italian desserts. Take home some sinful pastry bites for later like cream puffs, cannolis, cheesecake, profiteroles, hazelnut pistachio cream sponge cake, tiramisu, and more.
The Reagan Library and Museum – perched on a mountaintop with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and the Pacific Ocean – is situated on a 100-acre site just 45 minutes from downtown LA. It is the final resting place of our 40thpresident. The archives take you back in time and are described by Reagan as the “classrooms of democracy” that belong to the American people.
Step inside Airforce One and marvel at the eight years (1981-1989) Ronald Reagan was in office through historical documents, artifacts, and interactive displays that pay tribute to Reagan’s and his wife’s accomplishments. You can easily spend three hours here if not a whole day as there is also a guest exhibit. Currently, a Pompeii exhibit showcases authentic artifacts left behind from the ruins of Pompeii (and unearthed 2000 years later) along with reenacted footage of the Roman city that was once by the sea in Italy.
This 96,000 square foot facility offers sports programs and athletic training for all ages and skill levels. Sand volleyball courts, basketball, lacrosse, yoga….plus training for first responders, military personnel, and companies, everything seems possible here. Not only can you train your body for peak performance, but the Mamba Sports Academy is training brains with cognitive development activities that can improve reaction time and brain processing, along with activities to assist in stress and anxiety management. In the Cognitive Training Lab, we tried out some of these computer-generated activities.
Also, I tried out Normatec in the Recovery Room where my legs were squished with air then my feet riding up to my thighs promoting circulation and reducing lactic acid for faster muscle recovery. Want cryotherapy? They’ve got it. Want a Coffee Bar? Check. Private events are allowed too. Buy a day pass or a membership. You might just see Kobe Bryant (Black Mamba) or your favorite sports star dribbling next to you. #SportsDream
This newly renovated modern hotel is located not far from the US 101 and is in walking distance to over 10 restaurants. The new lounge is equipped with media pods, a full bar, and a Starbucks bistro café serving food all day in the lobby. My clean updated room overlooked the pool and from bed, I could watch the sunset. I felt safe leaving my car outside for several nights. Sign up with Marriot Rewards (and now tied to SPG) to earn and redeem points to stay in more places. | <urn:uuid:400d3fd5-9e4d-44cb-a71f-9f35b3709187> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://lalascoop.com/2019/02/03/see-another-side-of-southern-california-the-conejo-valley/ | 2020-09-28T00:31:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.940219 | 1,836 |
Editor's Note: The article referenced in the following column was not an editorial, but a recent opinion piece penned by Source columnist Bruce Miller and represented his opinion, not those of the newspaper. The Source has not taken a position about downtown loitering and panhandling. The Source has and always will be a major supporter of local, independent businesses and a vital downtown core.
What does The Source have against downtown merchants?
I'm writing in reaction to your latest negative editorial about downtown Bend merchants. Recently, you derided our complaints about panhandlers downtown, now you've done the same regarding our problems with "kids." Why are you even writing about merchant complaints when you deem the complaints so unworthy? Could it be because you feel you have to stand up for absolutely anything you call "alternative," even when alternative means hurtful, disrespectful, threatening or even criminal?
As a downtown merchant, I have nothing against kids or any other age or socioeconomic group. What I have a problem with is anyone who negatively affects my business and the general atmosphere downtown. Bend is a tourist economy. The downtown merchants are a big part of making Bend a place that people return to time and time again. Those of us who are left standing in the wake of economic meltdown work incredibly hard to stay afloat and certainly have a right to address any issues we feel are impacting business downtown. Are we supposed to address things only when someone has been "mugged, raped and stabbed"? No. Are we supposed to complain every time we see a "kid" with a plug through his nose? Of course not. We address issues in between those two extremes, sometimes in a gray area that doesn't allow us to bother the police with an official call.
Last week I had a group of four "kids" (we're really talking mid 20s) sitting up against my storefront, legs stretched across the sidewalk, swearing loudly, displaying a panhandling sign, and holding a pitbull. I let them hang out for two hours, not wanting to hassle them for just being young people and then get my windows bashed in. Again, most of the time we can't call the police because the kids aren't technically breaking any law, and because we don't want to risk any retaliation. I finally called the police when they all began smoking (which you can't within 10 feet of a business) and audibly joking among themselves that "we're probably killing business," as I watched my potential customers try to step over the kids' legs and walk out into the street to avoid the dog. Later, after the cop left, I cleaned up their trash and swept up all of their butts. The next day, I had new graffiti on my window. Coincidence?
So according to you, I'm being some sort of old "burgher" who can't deal with young people who might look different. I really don't care what they look like. I care about their actions. All we ask for is respectful actions and common decency toward others and toward businesses. Why would you hold that against us? You say "somehow it's always the young folks who take the rap for causing the 'disturbance'." You say that middle-aged and old people can be obnoxious, too. Next time I have a group of 60-somethings hanging out in front of my shop for hours on end trying purposely to kill business, I'll be sure to let you know. The kids take the rap because they are the ones we witness day in and day out purposely trying to be shocking, obnoxious and threatening. Why don't they realize that no one will give them money when they are, A) smoking, B) holding a scary dog and, C) swearing loudly in front of little tourist kids? Why not be creative and try something like playing an instrument, painting, miming, juggling or whatever else? Then you might actually make a buck as you attract an audience that helps merchants as well. Bring it on! I've got no problem with "alternative" as long as it's positive for all involved. Oh, but wait, then you'd have to write something positive about downtown, and negative sells better doesn't it?
If you were to move The Source Weekly offices down a few blocks, you guys wouldn't last a week in July without joining your fellow downtown businesses to find constructive solutions to issues that affect downtown business. After all, a lot of us advertise with The Source, so these issues affect you, too. Please don't assume we are all just old fuddy duddies who sit around and complain about "kids these days." Believe me, we've got better things to do like riding out the recession. It sure would be easier if we had your support rather than your constant insistence that downtown merchants have problems with anything and everything out of the so-called mainstream. Talk about stereotyping a group of people. Hello pot, this is the kettle calling.
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Proper Breathing Techniques for Optimal Performance
Breathing is the most essential function of our bodies. It’s something we do without ever being conscious of it in; fact we literally do it even in our sleep. But what happens if and when we do apply conscious awareness to the act of breathing?
Proper breathing techniques can be a source of power and strength during any physical activity. Breathing properly ensures that all your organs, cells, and tissues as constantly being re-energized by the delivery of fresh pure oxygen to the entire body. Proper flexing, stretching, holding and resisting must be aided by proper breathing techniques in order to experience the full benefits of physical exercise and exertion. Here are some tips for optimizing your breathing technique during workouts for maximum performance and health benefits.
I recommend inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth for maximum circulation of breath and purest oxygen delivery to the lungs. The nose filters toxins from the air and regulates the temperature of the air we inhale, while also naturally slowing down the act of inhaling, all of which ensure more efficient delivery of purified oxygen to the lungs. According to Roy Sugarman, Ph.D., director of applied neuroscience for Athletes’ Performance and the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, nose breathing also calms the mind and body by increasing the saturation of CO2 in the bloodstream, thus also increasing endurance.
Generally speaking, the inhale should happen during the least strenuous part of any exercise: So for example, if doing squats, inhale as you come up, and exhale on the exertion as you bend into the squat. Similarly, when doing crunches, inhale as you release, and exhale on the exertion as you bend into the crunch, and so on with other resistance exercises.
Inhale slowly by drawing in your breath from the solar plexus. Using the nostrils to draw in the breath, let the muscles of the diaphragm expand to allow for maximum expansion of the lungs, drawing the air in gradually and naturally. You will visibly note the expansion of the lungs dAnna Hartman, director of Performance Physical Therapy at Athletes’ Performance recommends “The rib cage should expand in a 3D pattern, top to bottom, back to front, and to the sides” during the act of inhalation.
During aerobic activity such as jump rope, running and jumping jacks, the trick is to maintain a steady and smooth flow of breath in and out of the body to keep the body oxygenated and assist with endurance. For some, a series of short shallow breaths done to a count of 2:2 works best to cool down the body and maintain endurance. This is done by inhaling two short breaths through the nose and then exhaling two short breaths through the mouth or nose.
During stretching exercises, the length of inhalation should equal the length of the exhalation, or the exhalation should be slightly longer than the inhalation. This technique calms the nervous system, lowers blood pressure, and reduces anxiety and stress, allowing muscles to stretch beyond their comfort zone.
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One of the best parts of the new semester is shopping for all of the geeky gear that's available for students (and teachers!) Here are 15 suggestions of truly geeky back to school supplies.
Backpacks and Bags
Every student needs a bag that shows their personality and pop culture preferences and these are all great choices. But if you don't see one you like, check out 40+ more geeky bags here!
Represent the Dark Side with this Sith Lord lunch bag which makes Vader's signature sound effect.
If you're a Portal fan, this Aperture Laboratories sling bag is perfect to carry all of your testing supplies, I mean school books!
With two side pockets, two pockets under the front flap, and four small pockets that line the interior, this is the best messenger bag in the âVerse! Based on Kaylee's coveralls in Firefly.
The hoodie is a fundamental item in every student's wardrobe. And there are now many geeky creations to choose from.
Gamer geeks everywhere will want one of these Connor Kenway jacket hoodies. Available in 3 different colors, the garment is not guaranteed to increase stealth or stamina.
Billed as "What the High Council wears on casual Fridays", this stylish hoodie is sure to impress Dr. Who fans everywhere.
Marvel fans assemble for this stylish yet comfortable hoodie jacket!
We can't have a Star Wars-inspired item on this list without also mentioning these amazing Star Trek: The Next Generation hoodies. Make it so!
Actual School Supplies
Mimoco creates USB flash drives inspired by pop culture, artists, or legendary figures such as Albert Einstein. Sizes range between 8GB – 64 GB for these adorable drives.
This futuristic Bluetooth device projects a full-size keyboard onto any flat surface. It will connect to most any Bluetooth-enabled device including iPad, iPhone and most laptops.
This amazing pen will bring your imagination to life by creating actual 3D objects as you draw them! Check out this brief video for a demonstration:
Who eats more ramen than students? The answer is no one!!! Which is why this iPad and iPhone dock made of a bowl of ramen is the perfect addition to any student's school supplies.
For the Dorm Room
The perfect appliance for any dorm room, this Borg Cube will cool all of your food collective-ly! As a big Star Trek fan, I personally will be ordering one of these for my own home!
For the space fan who wants to get a good night's sleep. This hi-tech bulb is used by NASA to help astronauts sleep in space by encouraging the production of melatonin.
And for those times when you don't want to sleep, this giant coffee cup that holds 20 servings is guaranteed to keep you up! Great for those all-night study sessions!!!
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Like St Paul's in Parson Cross, the Grade II listed St Catherine of Siena was completed in 1959 under the direction of Sir Basil Spence.
The body of the building is constructed of high-sided brickwork and a curved apse, whilst natural light pours into the chapel through tall thin windows flanking the nave and subtle horizontal slats between the roof.
A dominant brick campanile is joined to the chapel by a glazed pathway. In 1965, the bell tower was decorated with a bronze sculpture by Ronald Pope, depicting the church's namesake saint at the foot of Jesus on the crucifix, holding in her hands the burning heart that featured in her visions.
Inside, a minimal, modern wooden cross with gnarly metal nails adorns the rear of the apse, underneath ribs of wood against a rich red ceiling.
The above is from our Modernist Churches of Sheffield tour, featuring photography by Theo Simpson, produced for the Sheffield Modern architecture weekender 2018 – available for £2 in our online shop. Some churches are open only for mass/parish communion or by appointment – for up to date contact information, check A Church Near You.
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We are following guidelines put forth by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health IDPH) and Life Care Services, our management company. We will now be implementing several extra health measures to protect our residents, staff and others entering our community. Effective tonight, March 12, 2020 at 8:00 PM, River Glen will be closed to visitors. The only people who will be allowed in the building will be staff and those that are medically necessary (like doctor’s visits, PT, etc.). Please see the attached letter with further details.
If you do your loved one’s laundry, drop off medications, etc., you can still do that. However, you will be stopped at the front door. We will pick up and drop off the items to the apartment on your behalf and bring them to you at the front door.
Please also note that we are changing all exterior locks on the building. Once this restriction is lifted by IDPH, we will provide you with updates on when we will return the front entrance to the Entrance key.
For your reference, the link below is the CDC’s recommendations for those at high risk, which includes our seniors:
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Anyone did AWS deployment for RSA IG&L product.
Request your reply
AWS is now an officialy supported platform. RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle 7.2 AWS Installation and Clustering Guide
We have a lab-environment for RSA IG&L running on AWS.
I can try to answer any questions you have.
can we have a call to discuss on same ?
please call me +919015398796 or lets arrange a webex session ?
I'll DM you and we'll set something up.
You should probably edit out your number. These posts are open.
Also, i need to know how did you setup Database ? Is Amazon RDS Oracle is compatible with RSA IG&L ?
We deployed IG&L as a software bunde with everything on the machine. I don't think RDS would pose a problem, but I do not know enough about how it works and the possible limitations to know for sure. As far as compatibility goes, I'm assuming AWS is keeping Oracle up to date with patches and my experience with other installations indicates that as long as you are on the same major release, you should be fine.
If it is possible for you, I'd recommend doing an installation and trying it out to get firsthand experience with this type of installation.
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Selecting the Best Facility Management Software
By Aleks Sheynkman
Director of Engineering
What is facility management software? For many businesses, it’s a cornerstone of their operational management approach–specifically when it comes to workplace management.
Computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software provides a useful tool for multi-employee organizations with complex space management needs. From assigning seats, to planning a move or assisting in the collection and analysis of real estate utilization data, a facility management software system makes many aspects of facilities management (FM) easier.
Selecting the best integrated workplace management software (IWMS) for your needs is the key to getting the most from this useful tool. If you’ve never used a digital IWMS or CAFM system before, or are unsatisfied with your current program, this guide will help you make an ideal selection when the time comes.
Evaluate Your Current Facility Management Needs
Before you start shopping for FM software, take stock of your facility management needs. Getting the most out of computer aided facilities management software starts by first understanding how you’re going to apply it and to what degree. Some great questions to ask include:
How many employees do you have?
- What kind of building are you in?
- Do you share the space with other organizations or is your group the sole occupier of your current premises?
- How is your decision-making process, including project management, asset management, and maintenance management?
From move management, to space allocation and real estate forecasting, to workspace management, your IWMS should make your management efforts run more efficiently and smoothly. Also, think about what facility management tasks could be more effective within your organization as a whole. Examples include:
- Are you having trouble convincing management that certain changes are needed because you can’t capture the right data?
- Are employees getting into conflicts over who can use what space when?
- Does the office generally feel cramped and uncomfortable, even though you have plenty of room to work with?
- Do you have to print out old-school seating charts on paper and mark it with a pen?
This kind of introspection is the first step down the road toward unlocking maximum facility management benefits from software that meets your business’ day-to-day operational needs.
Identify Your Top 3 Most Critical Facility Management Tasks
After you’ve made a big-picture assessment of what you need from a CAFM software program, get more specific so you can zero in on the features that matter most. Specifically, think of the top three most important facility management tasks you need to take care of on a regular basis.
What would have the biggest positive impact on your office within the next month if you implemented a new IWMS program? For example, if you’re staring down the barrel of a big office move and are already starting to sense a non-digitized organization plan going off the rails, this could well be your most important issue. Likewise, if employees are reporting a lack of satisfaction over their ability to collaborate in the office and it’s having a noticeable impact on productivity, it’s time to get help today. A well-run facility management program can be a key factor in facilitating productivity for individual employees on a day-to-day basis in the workplace
The purpose of this exercise is to identify the features in facility management software that are most important and applicable to you. Few IWMS/CAFM programs have it all and, if they do, chances are they’re stuffed with features you aren’t going to use. But that may not always be the case. Every office is different, every organization is different and every facility management team is justified in taking a customized approach. That’s why it’s so important to take a personalized inventory of what your specific needs are.
Consider Difficulty of Implementation
There are several reasons to avoid bloated software with features you don’t need. Chief among them is the fact that these programs are more complex than necessary for you, which means onboarding and implementation will be more cumbersome and time-consuming. The team members in your office probably already have a lot of work on their plates and plenty of skills they’d like to learn in order to perform their jobs better. Having to learn how to wrangle a too-complex IWMS/CAFM system likely isn’t on the priority list.
If your staff doesn’t learn to use the software, it means implementation and adoption will be far less successful than it would be if the program was intuitive and easy-to-use. Your goal should be to make implementation a smooth and easy process that requires minimal training to your employees. Often, the best facility management software requires less input from the IT department and offers a cloud-based facilities management program at the root of business operations to ensure you’re equipped to not only evolve with the times, but thrive in an agile, unpredictable environment.
Finally, consider your options when it comes to application-based platforms versus web based facilities management software. Depending on the deployment and accessibility options for your software, it may be more or less applicable to your workplace environment. For example, web based software can provide accessibility from multiple locations for larger companies, whereas application-based software may be suitable for single locations.
Assess User Interface and Features to Facilitate Widespread Adoption
Ease of use isn’t just about the figurative weight of the program. A slimmed-down IWMS that addresses your particular needs is likely to be easier to adopt, but the user interface is important as well. Even seemingly minor concerns like the quality of the design and the intuitiveness of the user controls will influence how happy your staff is to use the platform you choose. An easy user experience is likely to result in more and better use of the product. This means that your initial investment in the software will pay off because it’s likely to become a part of the day-to-day operational culture of your organization.
It can also be useful to look for an IWMS/CAFM program that integrates seamlessly with the collaboration and communication tools you already use. Easy, clickable space allocation and employee location features are great facility management benefits that can make user interface effective, but it’s best if these tools don’t have to exist in a vacuum, separate from all the other ways your team communicates.
A system that keeps good records of your facilities management activities can also provide value by automating tasks that once required a lot of time and effort. This “system of record” feature alone can impact adoption and provide value.
Think Ahead to Future Needs
Choosing the top facilities management software for you is like choosing a car or buying a house: you’ll want to think about the ways your use of the platform will change over time. The needs you have today may not be the needs you have six months or a year from now. Thinking ahead can make it easier to find an IWMS/CAFM software program that can change along with you and continue to meet your needs regardless of what happens in the future.
For example, let’s say that move management isn’t in your top three priorities at this point in time, but your company is likely to grow by leaps and bounds over the next five years. Growth means bringing in new employees, which means planning new floorplans and performing close analysis of your real estate utilization. If everything goes according to plan, you’ll probably need to move into a new office to accommodate all those new team members and, at that point, move management would become a helpful feature in the IWMS/CAFM platform you choose.
This is just one example of the many ways in which anticipating your future needs makes it easier to select the right facility management software program. Think beyond what you need now and look for computer aided facility management software that can grow and change with you.
Future-proofing can also be a concern. Outdated technology like Java and Flash may have been the standard in the past, but these languages are becoming obsolete as modern technology relies on other languages to communicate. If you want your IWMS/CAFM to grow with your organization, you’ll need to select a platform that runs on updated technology like HTML5 and relies on cloud-based communication.
Don’t Discount Comfort and Word-of-Mouth
Making a final decision in this arena can be tough, so don’t hesitate to validate your assumptions and rely on other professionals’ words to narrow down your options. Often, the best facility management software is backed by glowing recommendations by users who have found value in the platform.
The decision you make can have a far-reaching impact on your organization, but you don’t need to feel too much pressure. If you use a system that just feels too impersonal and looks like it was designed 20 years ago, that alone may dissuade you from wanting to adopt that particular system. Look and feel of the platform matter, especially when you’re dealing with something that you want your entire workplace to interact with. Knowing that others have successfully adopted and implemented a particular technology can be valuable, as it provides a real-world context for the features you’ve seen in a demo.
The vendor you choose should also be willing to work with you and address your organization’s particular needs. For example, if there’s a feature you really want to see in a few years, it’d be nice if the vendor was eager to hear that feedback. FM software is a big deal and that’s a good thing. It provides a big-impact service for those who need it.
Each year there are also new facility management trends to consider.
Demo and Explore
If possible, be sure to demo or trial as many of your potential software candidates as you can. Not only will this give you a hands-on, real-time understanding and feel for the platform, it’ll clue you in on what to expect if you end up choosing that particular facility management software system.
A guided demo is a great way to get a step-by-step introduction to the platform and will also give you a chance to ask any questions you have, to be answered by a representative during your demo. Likewise, unguided trials give you the freedom to explore the platform for yourself without interruption. Both forays give you ample opportunity to set your expectations and discern what you like or don’t like about the interface or functionality of the platform. They also allow you to mark down specific features of facility management software you may want to look into further in other platforms or measure against your own needs.
Making the Final Decision
Once you’ve taken the time to vet the various facility management software systems against the criteria outlined here, it’s time to make a confident decision that will benefit you, your staff and your business. Check each platform against your criteria, notes, criticisms, reviews and positive checks to see which options make themselves apparent and viable. Also review if outsourcing facility management is a fit for your company. Then, narrow by things like price point, ease of implementation, preference and more. Choose wisely and you’ll see great ROI before you know it!
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"It's not under consideration and we've said that many times," Earnest stated in response to queries that Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio said the Obama administration was considering turning over the naval base to Cuba.
The US detention center at Guantanamo Bay that houses suspected terrorists is located on the naval base complex.
Following the administration’s announcement, Rubio suggested that Cuba was already "ripping the American people off and now it’s demanding the return of a US naval station."
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Auto-update is built into the Mac and Windows client. (The linux client ships with instructions to setup an optional auto-update cronjob)
Update Checking can be managed in the Monitoring Client Preference Pane (Mac) or Control Panel (Windows) under the Operation tab.
Auto-update can be controlled via two options within the PreferencePane:
- Apply Settings Changes - Allows the server to change settings on the client, required for remote-removal, self-maintenance, and auto-updating.
- Install New versions - downloads, validates, and installs new versions of the client itself.
To prevent external code from being automatically installed, disable "Install new versions."
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TheatreFest@SaintJamesPlace will feature staged readings of eight original plays from presenting companies including Berkshire Playwrights Lab’s Berkshire Voices writers’ group, GhostLit Repertory Theatre and New Stage Performing Arts.
What I am referring to is the vast amount of playwriting talent there is in this area. We have plays in development, plays and musicals in production, and some that are being written at this very moment!
The 10 10-minute plays, divided by one intermission, feature 10 playwrights who, each with remarkable economy, illuminate some aspect of life—in the everyday, in the home or in the news—as we are living it, like it or not, in this 2019 winter of discontent.
The play that ends the first half of the program, ‘Pipeline’ written by Michael Brady and directed by Julianne Boyd, is utterly moving and effective as three exuberant protestors on the edge of a mountain forest in south Berkshire County are confronted by an actual moment of disaster. | <urn:uuid:a3d23780-416d-4a6d-a990-48448b92ffd1> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://theberkshireedge.com/tag/michael-brady/ | 2020-09-27T23:33:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.967279 | 215 |
I briefly mentioned a question my 17 y/o daughter asked me while out for an evening walk in my last post’ “Shake Your Tail Feathers” and I promised to write about it since I didn’t want to sidetrack that post. Well, here we are. I really don’t know what she will think about me writing what I will be writing since she will not be previewing it, she will read it for the first time after it is published as will everyone else who makes the choice to read it. I ask that y’all hold your judgements, if any, because as a household certain decisions have been made for very specific reasons. My daughter, who will be 18 in less six weeks, has been dating this same guy now for about 2 years. I have held, in reserve, my opinions of the relationship after my initial thoughts were expressed. I have nothing against him personally, but he is 2 years older than my daughter and I always considered that a problem. But, as we can tell, life has pressed forward and we are faced with the present day and the challenges she offers for us. Over time the boyfriend has grown on me and impresses me that he has embraced his own life challenges and found the courage to pull himself up by his bootstraps and literally kick some ass to ensure his place in this world. In fact, let’s start there, let’s start with a brief history of the boy and you will see why I have grown to like him a little.
A few months before they began to date (they had been friends for who knows how long) his dad passed away. The death came fast as it was a fast moving cancer in his main organs that was never diagnosed. When it was caught he was admitted to the hospital and passed away a few weeks later. It is said he and his dad were pretty close, the only problems or mixed words they had were about his step mother who was unliked by the boyfriend from very early on. Within days of the funeral he was kicked out of the house he had grown up in and was lucky his aunt lived near by because he accepted the offer to move in with her. Since he had already graduated high school he at least didn’t have to worry about that as well. Skip forward a bit and soon the relationship between him and his aunt deteriated which is when he decided to move in with his older brother. His older brother helped with the part time job but also wanted him to help with the monthly rent and utilities. So what did he do? He got a second job and soon replaced the part time job with a full time job. He has been working these two jobs basically to keep a roof over his head and a little food in his belly. In a way, that’s where we come in, since he eats dinner here almost every night and spends his off time on the weekends in our spare room located right across from the master bedroom. Life isn’t great but he is surviving it for now. Then, three weeks ago his brother (and roommate), dropped a nice bomb on him. It was announced that he and his girlfriend were moving to Las Vegas, getting married, and staying there ton work and live. Now he has a predicament because he cannot afford rent non that apartment on his own. Enter my daughter and her solution.
So, while we were out walking she decided to ask me what I thought of him and his whole situation. I knew she was going somewhere with it but I just didn’t know where yet. Then she hits me with it, she wants permission to ask him to move into our house. A very bold request coming from someone who does not pay any of the bills. When she was done selling me her idea she looked at me as if I had an immediate answer to give her, which I did, but thought it be best to discuss it with her mother anyway. Needless to say she had already spoken to her mother and she was told it was up to me. It took her a week to get up the courage to talk to me according to her mother. She was hoping her mother would break the ice but she never did, never even dropped a hint, and never warned me either. We sat him down and hadna long talk about the arrangements which by judging the looks on his face was the first time he had heard about the solution. I wonder where my daughter gets her sneakiness.
We don’t know what his answer is as of yet because his pride is kinda getting in the way, he doesn’t want the handout. Like I explained to him, life happens, we have all been in a place which had no real way to succeed and some of us were lucky we had family or friends to lend a helping hand to us. Plus, as I explained to them all, he will not be living there for free nor will we become his maid. But, with that being said his life will become significantly less burdened since he will not have to throw away so much money on rent. I am looking long term, I know they will get married one day and if I can help make that a better transition then I will do it for both of them. At this point I really don’t know what tomorrow holds for him because nothing has been set in stone yet.
I complain allot about not being needed in the daddy role so much any more and that will probably never change. What can I say, I miss my babies. I miss the days when the dilemma was a scratched elbow or lost toy in the treeline. I know, we get older and our roles in our children’s life change. Seems that I am in a support role now. Its not a bad place to be I guess. I sure hope life’s problems get easier to solve. This will all work out I am sure, he will move into the spare bedroom of my chosing and we’ll just press forward. I used to be such a great hard ass, I wonder what happened to me.
Explaining my three fathers to my children has always been stories I enjoy telling. Sometimes it is like going down the wrong rabbit hole because it can be just a wee bit confusing. For those of y’all who just started playing along then I would guess y’all are at a bit of a loss. My recommendation is to search The Sting Of The Scorpion using the terms adoption, adopted, and biological. Then, perhaps y’all will be up to speed. Let me give a very brief review. I’m adopted, I’ve known my entire life. The fact that I was adopted was never the secret. In fact, until I turned 18 I never knew there was even a secret that people wished I never learned. In my case the records were sealed due to the circumstances of the pregnancy. Fortunately I was able to get them unsealed and have spent the better part of 25 years piecing together everyone’s dirty little secret, me.
On the backside of my property there lives an enormous oak tree. I find that when I’m in the presence of this oak tree that I tend to think of my family tree. My family tree is really twisted. If one was to look at it analytically I am actually the part of three family trees, if not more, each in a separate way that leads into a different direction. Confused yet? We’ll get back to that. I have had “family”, specifically my biological family, on my mind recently since we (my wife & I) are planning to visit my oldest daughter (23) in Rapid City South Dakota over spring break this coming March 2014. Most of my biological family lives in the state of South Dakota, as well as my biological father and adopted father are both buried there also. For the purposes of explanation in this post the following will be the reference points when I discuss my three fathers, BF = Biological Father, AF = Adopted Father, SF = Step Father, my BM (biological mother/birth mother), and my AM (adopted mother/mother). Refer back to these abbreviations during this post if needed.
Everyone seems to want a piece of me when we go on the trip when all I really care to do is spend time with my daughter and my 2 y/o granddaughter whom we haven’t seen in some time now. Now, personally, my “agenda” will be to spend time with my wife, kids, and my granddaughter. Now, will that happen? Your guess is as good as mine. As my younger children get older they have began to have questions about family because my side of the family is kinda complicated. Recently I, for the second or third time now, tried to explain things to my son, who I finally now think gets it. Me being adopted is not what is in question. How this fits into my life as well as my kids life is what always seems to be confusing. And, when I explain it here I might go out-of-order and bounce around a bit so just try pay attention. Like I mentioned above, from this point further I will address my fathers by their relationship to me. I needed to explain all of this to my children because they have never met my BF (biological father) or my AF (adopted father), all three of them only know my SF (step father) and all three of my children will be meeting my biological family (many of them but probably not all of them) in March.
So lets see where to begin here. I was born 06 November 1968 in a little town in the southeast of South Dakota. I was placed with my adopted parents within days of my birth. My adopted parents were divorced by the time I was 6. I will get into that another time. By the time I was turning 7 my mother was re-married and we all moved to the southwest side of Houston Texas. My AF remained in South Dakota where I visited him every Christmas break and summer vacation until he died at the end of the summer in 1983. I remained being raised by my SF and still to this day consider him to be my dad. Anything y’all read around this blog about the current happenings with my parents is about my mother and step father, which he is never referred to in the real world. There was never any secret of me being adopted, I have always “known” because I was told early on. Why? I don’t know. Before I start the next part, let it be known that my SF and my mother (AM) have always loved me and raised me if I was their own blood son. Their loyalty to me as a son has never, nor will it ever, be in question.
Once I was out on my own, joined the United States Air Force, married, and had my first daughter I was asked about my family history so medical records for my daughter could be started. I was at a loss, I was actually crushed because here I brought a child into existence and I don’t even know if I passed something on to her genetically that had the potential of being bad. I struggled with this fact for a few months as I held my daughter in my arms wondering if there were going to be things about herself that she would never know. After a brief discussion with my wife and a long conversation with my mother (AM) the decision was made I was going to find out who I was. It was the thought at the time, it gave me hope for myself and my daughter. Since I was stationed in Japan in 1991 I had to do things the old-fashioned way, I had to write letters. I actually only wrote two different letters, form letters, which I used to inquire about my adoption records and my biological parents. I won’t lie, I hit allot of dead ends, I got wrapped up in allot of red tape, and I was at a point (after a year) where I was ready to give up because there didn’t seem to be any information to have. Then, out of the blue, when I was ready to quit, I received a letter from the office of the Judge that was over my case back in 1968. I was informed that they had the information I was seeking, but, since I was overseas I needed to provide all my personal information along with an affidavit from my commander confirming my identity.
I gathered everything I had, to include birth certificate and the letter from my commander, loaded it in an envelope and sent it on it’s way. For the first couple of weeks I waited very patiently, then a month rolled by and my patience was wearing thin. After 3 months I just gave up. Soon after I received another letter from the office of the judge informing me that he has reviewed my case and my request and is granting my request to have my adoption records unsealed. I was informed that they were ordered sealed due to the circumstances of the adoption and the biological mother as a request of her parents. I had no idea what all of that meant and was more confused than ever. The following day I received a package (large envelope) from the judge’s office that had a complete copy of everything that was filed in accordance with my adoption proceedings. It was worse than my worst nightmare, everything I wanted to know was blacked out like this was some kind of top secret document. All of the names, dates, places, agencies, and so forth were either removed or blacked out altogether. These documents read like a very well written mystery, with one exception, I never got to find out “who did it”. So, for now, the quest for information is dead.
I was divorced in 1998, we split everything up, she went one way, and my daughter and I remained. I put 90% of my stuff into storage where it sat for the next few years. In 2000 I was remarried, I welcomed with open arms my own step daughter (that will be the only time you ever hear me refer to her as a step anything) and finishing up the remaining time I had for active duty Air Force Guard. In 2001, after my son was born, we decided we wanted to raise our family in a house and not an apartment. I didn’t want just any house, I wanted a house we could grow into, grow old in, and not need to move any more, as I was tired of all the moving over the years being in the Air force, I was done moving. I spent the next 18 months designing our new house. My wife thought I was the obvious choice as the architect since that is what I have a degree in. So I did it, between working for my SF as a concrete contractor I spent the hours needed creating our dream home. Once we were happy with the design I submitted it to a Texas state licensed architect for the “stamp of approval” I needed to move forward. I found 10.4 acres in a large lot subdivision that we really fell in love with. For the next 18 months we watched our dream come true.
After we got moved in I announced I needed to make a trip to New Mexico to gather my belongings out of a storage unit there. So, my oldest daughter and I loaded up a trailer and made the road trip. It wasn’t much, mostly boxes full of records, pictures, and different things I had collected while I was in the Air Force bouncing around the world. When we got back home I went to unpack the boxes and noticed the one that had all of my adoption research in it. Not wanting to stop, I had my daughter just put the box in the master bedroom closet for later. After about a month of organizing I was at the computer paying some bills, checking the weather, and just when I was getting done my wife comes in and announces “we need to talk” with tears rolling down her face. (Fuck! What did I do?) I knew I have done nothing so that couldn’t be it, so what was it. I noticed in her hand a letter that I had written so many years before and she asked me when I was going to tell her. Tell her? I thought she knew I was adopted, I really thought this had come up in conversation before. It had, but my quest for information was never talked about. To tell you the truth the box was put in my closet to protect it from humidity damage, I had no intention of going through it because in my opinion the quest was dead and I had given up. I explained to her I had no interest in talking about it but she was free to read all of it if she wanted to.
A few days later I was piddling around in the garage putting some shelves up when my wife comes out to let me know I had a phone call. Weird because I didn’t even hear the phone ring which was mere feet from where I was working. My wife holds her hand over the mouth piece as she whispers that she loves me in my ear. After I said hello there was an extremely long dramatic pause, so I said hello again. This time a woman said hello back to me. She went on to explain that my wife contacted her the day before and asked if her and I could talk. Okay, lets talk. She informed me of who she was, she explained to me that she was my biological mother (BM). I was at a loss for words. She told me she would tell me anything I wanted to know. She said we are older now so it was time for the truth to be told. Okay. She gave me a name and claimed it to be the biological father’s name but never kept up with him after I was born so that is all she knew. She then needed to go, this was too emotional for her, so we hung up. I was dumbstruck to say the least. Seems my wife is pretty sneaky. She told me she had “friends” who knew what to do with the information I had and in less than 24 hours had a name and a current phone number. Really? Really.
We found a number for the name she gave me and gave it a call. The plot thickened because the person she had me call was my BF’s good friend from back in the day. He put his name as the father and so forth to protect his friend’s marriage. This lie came between them a few years later and the friendship was severed, so he didn’t see the harm in giving me his name, the real name this time and he even had the phone number. After hanging up with him I called the number and asked to speak with the named person I was given and I was informed at that time by the man on the other end that he has been deceased since 1996. The man I was talking to was my BF’s wife’s new husband. He gave me the name and phone number of their oldest son if I wanted to talk with him because he might have more information. When I called him I got the answering machine. I left a message for him to call me and my information. When he returned the call we spoke for many hours because I knew things that nobody outside of their immediate family should even know. We were able to fill in each others blank spaces so to say. I offered up a DNA test to prove who I was and I was told that it wasn’t necessary he knew that I had to be genuine. The puzzle was indeed coming together for me and I basically unraveled everything he had ever known to be true. A few days later, his mother called me, she said she felt obligated since her husband had died before I could “confront” him in person. Yea, him being dead really did throw a wrench in it all for me.
I kept in telephone contact with my BF’s side of the family for a couple of years before it came time to go to my oldest daughter’s graduation in Rapid City South Dakota. She decided to go live with her mom, who guilted her into believing that her life was just too damn lonely without her. Since we were going to South Dakota for her graduation I had the bright idea that this would be the perfect time to meet my biological family as well as visit my AF’s grave that I have not seen since the day I buried him. I also contacted my BM and told her I was willing to drive to northern Idaho to meet her while we were on our trip. She declined as well as asking me not to contact her or her two other sons ever again. I have honored her request. I visited my AF’s grave, which was hard, it was emotional, and left me drained. The following day I visited my BF’s grave. This was hard as well but something I felt I needed to do. Why? I felt he needed to “see” me and “hear” my voice, I needed him to hear me and see me. I met all of his children, 4 sons and 4 daughters, and a whole slough of grandbabies, nieces, and nephews who had zero idea who this strange man was that was at their grandma’s house. The accepted me, it was like I had been on a long trip or lived far away and was finally returning home. Was it bizarre? Absolutely bizarre. by the time these 3 days were over my brain was mush, I felt like the wash cloth that gets crumpled up and left to dry in the corner of the shower, I was just done. But I had a graduation to go to, I had to get back on the road to drive five hours away to get to the next town for my oldest daughter’s graduation.
I talked with my daughter quite a bit about what has been happening. It involved her as well because the people I just met were here “people” biologically as well. I don’t think she was prepared for these talks but I know she walked away feeling better because now she had a few more answers that I could never give her before. The graduation was awesome, we were so happy for her because we know what an accomplishment it is to graduate. We spent the next few days with my daughter, doing different things, just her and I, it had been a long time since we got to just sit and shoot the shit together. The day came that it was time to head home, it was time to head back to Texas. I was out of energy, I was drained, and borderline torn if I needed to extend my trip so I could go to Idaho. Then, after a heated debate with myself, we drove back to Texas.
To this day I am close to my father (SF). He is close with all of my children. Until just weeks ago my 17 y/o daughter and my 12 y/o son didn’t know he was my step father. I had to explain so much to say so little. My son is looking forward to the trip to South Dakota to visit with people and to see the grave which bears the name of his grandfather which he has never met but was named after. It should be an interesting trip. My whole family will be involved this time in meeting all the biologicals, I’m told it will be a family reunion of sorts. I hope my wife and kids are up for the journey which is ahead of us. I will let y’all know if I was up to it when we get back. Until then, I guess this story is on pause. It’s not over, but it’s over for right now. I wonder what other people do when they try to explain their own family tree(s) to their kids. I bet allot of people are glad their roots aren’t so complicated.
Growing up I always was fascinated with the stories my uncle would tell all of us kids. He liked to talk about his time in the United States Marine Corps (USMC), his friends he made, the friends he lost, the places he visited, and his experiences. But, he wasn’t always a marine. Before he was a Marine he was part of a family which consisted of eight sons and eight daughters. He was the youngest boy, born 06 October 1932 in Mandan North Dakota. Coming from a family of Marines he knew early on he wanted to be a Marine and continue the legacy. He enlisted in the USMC on 08 October 1950 and was quickly carted off to fight in the Korean War where he completed multiple tours. In July 1953 with the end of the Korean war in sight he was cycled back to the United States he found himself stationed at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. Later in the year, 15 October 1953 he married his high school sweetheart and began his own family. Over the years they had nine children, five boys and four girls. In 1965 he was part of Rolling Thunder, the initial wave of soldiers being sent to Vietnam. He would do three tours in Vietnam, his last one in 1970 falling short since he was wounded in action. He returned home in the summer of 1970 and retired later in the year with 20 years of active service with the United States Marine Corps. At this time, my uncle, a retired USMC vet, decided to open a hardware/feed store where he grew up outside of Mandan. He would run the hardware shop for thirty years and finally decided that it was time to let his children carry on with it. The hardware store remains open today, some 42 years later.
In early June 2013 my uncle was diagnosed with a cancer I won’t try to pronounce or spell. by the time it was diagnosed it was spread to almost 60% of his body. He went into intense therapy to try and attempt to eradicate the cancer but it only put a little dent and then decided to continue to spread aggressively. On 09 October 2013 he was re-admitted to the hospital die to complications with his liver and kidneys which later in the week completely shut down. My mother, his last remaining sibling rushed to North Dakota to be by his side as everyone was fearing this would be his final trip to the hospital. He had recently, the week before, celebrated his 81st birthday a frail, sick, shell of the man he once was. Knowing he was going to die very soon he demanded to be let out of the hospital because he did not want to spend his 60th wedding anniversary in a hospital bed. On the morning of 15 October 2013 he was released into the care of his wife. Upon request, he was helped to get dressed in his finest Sunday suit for dinner in their one room apartment that evening, celebrating his wedding anniversary with the love of his life. In the wee hours of Wednesday, 16 October 2013 my uncle passed away.
His funeral will be this coming Monday, 21 October 2013. I was told that once a Marine, you are always a Marine, and you will die a Marine. His funeral will be a full on USMC service and burial. Many of his fellow Marines he served with over the years will attend to pay their respects as well as family and friends. When I spoke to my aunt this morning and my mother last night I was told that the one thing she is not looking forward to is being present the United States flag which will have been draped on the casket. She thinks the reality of his death will come to pass at that moment. She was very emotional. My mother has requested me to make my aunt a shadow box enclosure to house the flag and a variety of his Marine memorabilia she will be returning home with. As I wiped the tears from my eyes, as I am having to do now, I accepted the task. As I say farewell to my uncle Steven I am reminded what a remarkable son he was to his parents, how he cherished the very ground he wife walked upon, he was a great brother, and how he is a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was many things to many people, he was a man who was the picture of honor and reliability, luckily I knew him my entire life as uncle Steven.
I really find it interesting listening to the people around me, different media outlets, and on different forums because everybody seems to have an opinion about not having an opinion. Here’s mine. Eventhough we have the most feared military ever known to mankind we have a government which operates like a freaking barrel of monkeys. We rely on jackasses to make decisions for our country that are heard and seen worldwide. Yet, we the people only worry about what the new flavor of coffee will be at Starbucks. We trust the elitist group of Fucktards with the operations of our country when they should be the last damn people on the planet to be given the keys to the country. As citizens of the United States of America why do we sit back everyday and just watch as we get our asses handed to us? Personally, when it comes to politics and politicians, I could really give a flying fuck simply because most of them were elected to do a job yet choose not to do it everyday as their personal way of not doing business as usual. We have stood for this for way too many years. People are finally pulling their collective heads out of their asses and realizing that there is nothing left, there is no hope, and if we recover what will be left standing will not be what was promised. I have been accused of disliking our President on more than one occasion because I think that everyone in that office should be held accountable for their actions, their words, and the ability to make the best decisions for this country. Am I wrong for wanting our President to be responsible? When the politicians can play well together it is the American people who get punished. Why? We didn’t fuck things up. We didn’t write checks that can’t be cashed. Do the politicians listen to the masses, listen to the people who put them in power, or give a shit how their stupidity reflects on us as a country? The answer is a big fat fucking NO. But they sure worry about their fucking legacy though. Here’s my legacy. I get up every morning to go to work to provide an income for my family, to provide healthcare for my family, to put a roof over our heads, and to put food on our table. I pay my bills with the money I earned and I stay well within a very balanced budget. My children will remember me for being a good father who looked out for their best interests first. I don’t want to die and my wife and kids be stuck with a big fat bill. On the other side of the court we get to constantly see and hear how our government is broken, how we as a country are broke, and how the politicians have their heads so far up in the clouds that they really don’t care about any of us. Why do I need to pay for what another jackhole politician fucks up? Why does one single American need to bear the responsibilities of politicians because those politicians can’t and won’t do their damn jobs? Why? I will tell you why. Too many Americans have just thrown up their hands in disgust, they waive the white flag signaling their surrender, and accept that they will be a slave to the very government which was democratically elected to protect them. Do you feel protected? Do you feel secure? Me either. I wake up every morning amazed that the Stars and Stripes still wave and our fucking country wasn’t given away overnight in some dark backroom deal. I can’t even watch television any longer because the only thing that is ever on is the stupidity of the day provided by our fantastic politicians. But they are elite, they don’t have the same rules as us, they don’t have the same laws as us, and they know it. I think that any law or bill that is passed for the American people should affect the all American people straight across the board. The elite should not be able to opt out or waivered out or able to buy their way out. What is good for me should be good enough for politicians, Congress, the Senate, and even Mr. President. If it is good enough to be a part of my life than it should be good enough to be a part of their lives as well. But, we know better. We know that they get choices we as the American people don’t have. It has zero to do with party affiliation because they have the blank checks written out by force from the American people. Well, piss off, I would like to close my checkbook from this point forward. I just want them to do their fucking jobs, worry about the American people first, and start being responsible for their actions. Is that too much to ask? I still say that one day I will wake up and there won’t be an America any longer. It won’t be my fault. But I will get blamed and you will get blamed for any and all of their fractured failures. Why can’t we point our finger and tell them to their face that we think they are doing an absolutely fucking lousy job running our country? I think we know that they don’t care. I think we know that they are beyond taking what the American people want into consideration. I didn’t fuck this country up! I think when the government wants to cut back it should start with their paychecks. Perhaps if we talk to their wallets they would better understand the rest of us. If these politicians, the President and Congress included, were working in the factories of America they would be fired. When you don’t do your job in the real world you get fired. You are punished for fucking up. You are held responsible for your actions. Unfortunately over the years the elite politicians have a protocol which allows them to do their absolute worst work in the best interests of the American people and still have a job the next day. Must be nice not to have to give a fuck about anything and still get a fat paycheck every week. Personally, I have to give a fuck, I have to care, because if I don’t then I can’t pay my bills, can’t feed my family, and would have to find us a nice box to cozy up into out in the vacant lot somewhere. Not the politicians, they don’t have our rules, they don’t have our resolve for doing the right thing whether anyone is looking or not. Here’s to you, the fucking politicians, you are fired. And, because you fucked over our country for so many years you have been stripped of your fucking titles and status, you have been stripped of your retirement packages and your lifetime elitist healthcare. Now you are fucked so just move on, better yet, go ahead and get the hell out of the country which you so desperately have tried to destroy. I’ll hold the door for you, just get to walking. Don’t look back because we don’t want you back, we want you gone. Does anyone actually think that any of them care that there is at least one person, me, pissed because they choose not to do their fucking jobs? Yes, I know, they could care less. Fuck them all. I extend that same sentiment which they extend to me. Just shut the fuck up, suck up your whining pride, wipe your noses, and fix everything that you have fucked up. Everyone says they agree that shit is broken, stop trying to swing deals and just fix it, period. | <urn:uuid:ce5de133-42df-4069-aecc-ecb3c3705714> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://thestingofthescorpion.wordpress.com/tag/funeral/ | 2020-09-28T00:29:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.992198 | 7,378 |
University of Chicago Law SchoolChicago is nicknamed “The Second City.” Pessimists say the title stems from the city being the gritty runner-up to its bigger and brighter cousin on the Hudson. Along Lake Michigan, you’ll hear a different story: The Second City moniker is traced to the 1871 Chicago Fire, when legend has it that Mrs. O’Leary’s cow knocked over a lantern that sparked the maelstrom, leaving over 100,000 people homeless. From the ashes, the “City of Big Shoulders” went to work, building a metropolis with timeless architecture and sweeping skylines whose contributions range from great deep dish pizza to the beloved Cubs.
You’ll find that same can-do spirit at the University of Chicago Law School. For decades, Chicago Law has sat on the periphery of the top law schools. Its graduates have ranged from former FBI Director James Comey to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Over the years, the school’s faculty has included Supreme Court justices Antonin Scalia, Elena Kagan, and John Paul Stevens, and (of course) President Barack Obama.
Like its hometown, Chicago Law was always reaped respect but not always renown. Now the secret is out. In the 2018 Above the Law ranking, Chicago Law stepped into the spotlight.
OUTPUTS OVER INPUTS
Ranked 5th just four years ago, Chicago Law climbed over Stanford Law to earn this year’s top spot. That was just the start of a roller coaster ranking that turned conventional wisdom on its head. The University of Virginia, ranked 9th by U.S. News & World Report, vaulted four spots to 2nd, with Duke Law – ranked 11th by U.S. News – rounding out the top three.
How different is the Above the Law (ATL) ranking? Yale Law, which has maintained a three decade stranglehold on U.S. News’ top spot, finished 7th. Harvard Law and Stanford Law, which have played a tug-of-war with the 2nd and 3rd spots with U.S. News, rank 4th and 5th in ATL. The same is true for Columbia Law and New York University Law, which slid from 5th and 6th with U.S. News to 13th and 14th respectively at ATL.
What gives? Why is the proverbial law school royalty a notch behind more upstart peers in the ATL ranking? It comes down to one word: outcomes. ATL’s methodology confers no weight to coveted inputs like LSAT scores, average GPAs, and acceptance rates, which account for a quarter of U.S. News’ school ranking. Even more, ATL doesn’t even bother with surveying academics, judges, and practitioners for their opinions on schools – a 40% share of the U.S. News ranking that’s ripe to be colored by reputation and bias over a rigorous review of curriculum and performance.
A RANKING FOCUSED ON JOBS AND DEBT
Bottom line: Two-thirds of U.S. News’ law school ranking criteria aren’t even factored into ATL’s formula! What is? Think jobs – and debt. 30% of the ranking’s weight is devoted to an “Employment Score,” which are defined as “full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage. In other words, ATL excludes graduates who work in school-funded positions or roles where a JD is considered to be “an advantage.” Another 30% is ticketed to a “Quality Jobs Score” – placement rates in large law firms and Federal judicial clerkships that offer better long-term career prospects.
Debt is another important factor. According to ATL, law school grads borrowed $112,776, on average, to pay for their law school tuition and associated costs. That creates crushing debt. Just ask New York University law grads, where 61% of 2017 grads owe $170,955 according to U.S. News. It’s not just graduates of pricey privates who are footing heavy bills. At the University of California-Berkeley, those numbers were $143,049 and 71% for last year’s grads. That’s one reason why “Education Cost” is factored into ATL’s formula at a 15% weight. At the same time, “Debt-Per-Job Ratio” – post-graduate debt contrasted against employment in “real lawyer jobs” – accounts for another 10% of the weight.
In addition, ATL measures star power and alumni satisfaction in its formula. The percentage of U.S. Supreme clerks (over the past seven years) and sitting Federal judges each constitute 5% of the ranking, a nod to academic excellence. The remaining 5% is affixed to an “Insider Survey” of alumni, who evaluate their alma maters in terms of “academics, financial aid advising, career services advising, social life, and clinical training.”
HOW CHICAGO, VIRGINIA, AND DUKE CLIMBED TO THE TOP
Overall, the ATL ranking combed through the profiles of 34,923 law graduates from the Class of 2017, mining data from the American Bar Association and Law School Transparency. It was also a ranking that pulled no punches, with just 66.2% of graduates holding jobs requiring a JD. Another 24.2% worked in positions where a JD may or may not have given them an advantage. In addition, 7.9% were unemployed, while 1.7% worked in law school-funded positions.
So what set Chicago Law apart in the new ranking? For one, the program’s placement in big law firms (100+ attorneys) stood at 66.4%, up 11% over the previous year. The program also placed 3rd in students receiving Federal clerkships – a 21% rate in the 2017 that only fell short of Yale Law (29.5%) and Stanford Law (26.4%). Even more, just 1.4% of the class was underemployed, defined by Law School Transparency as being unemployed or working in part-time or short-term jobs. To put that number in context, that rate was nearly triple at Stanford Law (4.1%) and Yale Law (4.5%). Overall, 92.1% of Chicago Law’s 2017 class found work in legal jobs, tying it with Cornell Law for 3rd overall (behind just Duke Law and Columbia Law at 93.8% and 92.8% respectively).
While Chicago Law’s $134,853 average debt topped a majority of law schools, it still fell short of fellow private schools like Harvard Law ($162,672), Columbia Law ($158,348), and Penn Law ($148,896), along with public stalwarts like Berkley Law ($143,049) and Virginia Law ($142,906). What’s more, the debt difference between Chicago Law and rivals like Duke Law ($132,002) and Stanford Law ($131,745) was almost negligible. Bottom line: Chicago Law ranked among the top programs in overall placement and quality jobs, all while being slightly more affordable than most of its nearest competitors.
A similar strategy fueled Virginia Law’s four spot jump to 2nd. According to ATL, the percentage of 2017 graduates who earned Federal clerkships rose 8% over the previous year. At the same time, it ranked 3rd for placement in big law firms (69.3%), 4th for low underemployment (2%), and 5th for long-term, full-time jobs (91.6%). The same formula worked for Duke Law. It ranked 1st overall for long-term, full-time jobs (93.8%) and low underemployment (0.4%). It even finished 4th for Federal clerkships (16.9%). So why didn’t Duke Law top the list? It ranked 7th in Big Law placement at a still-enviable rate of 64.4%.
STANFORD LAW TUMBLES FROM 1ST TO 5TH
The same couldn’t be said for Yale Law, which consistently ranks as the top program for inputs like low acceptance rate (8.4%), median undergraduate GPA (3.91), and median LSAT (173). When it comes to outputs, Yale Law struggles to rank among the top programs, finishing outside the top 10 programs for placement in law jobs and Big Law placement (with the latter influenced by 18.8% entering public service and another 29.5% enjoying Federal clerkships).
This year’s big winner was undoubtedly Michigan Law, which climbed from 13th to 8th, buoyed by a 3.5% improvement in placement with Big Law firms. At the same time, Stanford Law tumbled four spots to 5th, highlighted by full-time, long-term employment falling from 88% to 82%. Overall, William & Mary gained the most in this year’s ATL ranking, jumping 14 spots from 41st to 27th. Wake Forest (+11), Temple (+9), and Alabama (+7) also made impressive moves. By the same token, Georgia State suffered the worst in 2018, going from 33rd to 46th. Seton Hall (-11), George Washington (-10), and Washington & Lee (-9) also lost substantial ground in this year’s ATL ranking.
Overall, the 2018 ATL ranking included eight new entrants, headlined by USC’s debut at 19th. The Trojans were followed by the University of Tulsa (37th), Louisiana State (40th), University of Missouri (43rd), Saint Louis University (47th), University of New Hampshire (48th), Arizona State (49th), and the University of Utah (50th) as new additions. The highest profile to drop out of the top 50 was Penn State, which ranked 27th a year ago. Florida State, University of Washington, University of Houston, Rutgers (Newark), Indiana (Maurer), Drexel University, and Fordham University also plummeted out of the ATL rankings. Click on the following to find the eligibility criteria to apply for texas unemployment insurance.
To see how your law school fared in this year’s ATL ranking, go to page 2.
For a comparison between the ATL and U.S. News law school rankings, go to page 3.
For a comparison between the 2018 ad 2013 ATL rankings, go to page 4.
DON’T MISS: UNDERDOG SCHOOLS TOP ABOVE THE LAW RANKING
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If you love the current iteration of Spaceship Earth, you may want to get your rides in now! With the transformation coming for Epcot, this much loved attraction will soon be undergoing the knife, as it morphs to fit in with its new land, World Celebration.
The attraction will be getting a little bit of love, and instead will tell the story of the human experience. The ride will still feature many of the scenes that we know and love. (If they take out Foxy Cleopatra, we riot!) There will also be a few new scenes that will be added to the attraction. It will also feature a new musical score that will focus on the moments and ideas that define our story.
In addition, there will be a new guide throughout the ride known as a story light. This “story light” will follow along with each of the scenes and it will bring the entire experience to life in dynamic ways, giving each scene energy and beauty that ties the entire journey together. This new guide, as well as all new narration will focus on the storytelling that brings people together.
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P&G Dominates List Of Most Shared Olympic Ads Of All Time
If Olympic gold medals were handed out to brands, P&G would be at the top of the podium.
To celebrate the 2016 Olympics in Rio being just one year away today, video ad tech company Unruly has compiled a list of the top 10 most shared Olympic ads of all time. And with three videos in the chart, including the first two spots, it’s P&G which leads the way.
The CPG/FMCG’s 2012 “Thank You Mama – Best Job” takes the top spot after attracting more than 2.4 million shares, while “Pick Them Back Up” and “Thank You, Mom” – from the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia – come in at second and eighth respectively.
And with good reason. Eliciting strong feelings of warmth, pride, and exhilaration, the ads are tributes to maternal love, breaking down national and cultural barriers by portraying a global view of mothers with scenes in different languages and cultures playing to the Olympics’ global audience.
Nike is the only other brand to have more than one video on the list, with spots from both the Summer and Winter Olympics coming in at #4 and #10 respectively.
In 2014, Russia’s controversial stance on gay marriage provided a zeitgeist opportunity for social causes to enter the top list.
The Canadian Institute for Diversity and Inclusion (#3) and the UK’s Channel 4 (#6) both created highly shareable ads using emotions of hilarity and surprise that promoted equal rights in the Games. A 2012 ad from car brand Mini also makes the top 10. With video shares increasing every year, it’s not surprising that all of the ads come from the most recent Games in in London and Sochi.
Here is the list of the most shared Olympic ads of all time:
- P&G – Thank You Mama – Best Job 2012 (Summer 2012) – 2,435,774 shares
- P&G: Pick Them Back Up (Winter 2014) 692,834 shares
- Canadian Institute For Diversity And Inclusion: Luge (Winter 2014) 308,529 shares
- Nike – Find Your Greatness Commercial – The Jogger (Summer 2012) 198,357 shares
- adidas – Team GB Don’t Stop Me Now (Summer 2012) – 196,664 shares
- Channel 4 – Gay Mountain (Winter 2014) – 132,931 shares
- EDF Energy – EDF Energy Feel Better Energy TV Advert – featuring Zingy Together In Electric Dreams (Summer 2012) – 116,232
- P&G – Thank You, Mom | Tough Love |Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games (Winter 2014) – 99,249 shares
- Mini UK – All stand please for the MINI horn section (Summer 2012) – 84,420 shares
- Nike – представляет:Just Do It – PLAY RUSSIAN (Winter 2014) – 81,486 shares
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COOKING TOOLS BUNDLE ACCESSORY FOR THE WII
Got this for my son age 5. Would give the game another star but it didnt have the hat in the box as advertised so my son was disappointed. It is a fun game but couple of the food prep motions is difficult even for me to get a perfect score. The tools are alright & take a little to much time.
We got this for our grandparents who have a wii and play often. They are in there 80's and so far have really enjoyed the game. The equipment is kinda rubbish.. but the price is right.
I have not yet played the game but I wanted to write a confirmation letting everyone know yes, this DOES include the game! Buying this is bundle is CHEAPER than buying the game by itself!
Don't know about the accessories, but this game is great! It is incredibly easy to beat the game. I got through it really quick, but is so much fun to cook at all the different restraunts that you open. You can go back and forth to whichever one you feel like cooking at. My boys and I all three like it. Cooking games are just so much fun. We love to go on papalouie.com to cook at the different restraunts, but you have to go on the computer to do that and it loses my data a lot. This is the best cooking game I've ever played. I think its just a fun, simple, and relaxing game! If you're looking for a big challenge though, this isn't your game.
The game is tons of fun, but the cooking tools are pretty hokey and cumbersome. I bought it as a Christmas gift last year, and its still just as fun to play.
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As economic collapse approaches, the only question is whether it will remain in slow motion or take a dramatic turn for the worse. If we’re lucky it will remain in slow motion to give people and communities enough time to prepare as much as possible.
We only need to look at the chaos that occurred during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy where hardly anyone was prepared for weeks without power, and they even had some forewarning. Unfortunately most people are still blind to the coming economic storm. They’re frogs in slowly simmering water getting ready to boil.
It’s one thing to prep for yourself, but if the economic collapse is sustained for a long period of time, it will take a tribe to survive as comfortably as possible. The bigger your extended survival group the easier it will be, and if you can encourage your greater community to move more toward self-reliance the better off you all will be.
If you’re a prepper who understands the severity of the coming events, now is the time to get your community involved. You don’t have to convince everyone the sky is falling, only the importance of more self-sufficiency just in case there is an unforeseen emergency.
Here are ten ways to help your community prepare:
Meet Your Tribe: This starts with forming your core group of local prepper friends. These people will share your understanding, have great ideas, and can share the burden of prepping. Then, at the very least, meet all of your immediate neighbors and size them up as to their mindset and ability. Organize fun and educational block parties to demonstrate and encourage the solutions outlined on this list. Finally, take some of your ideas to town hall meetings to seek broader cooperation and more volunteers.
Alternative Water Sources: Water is the most important element for survival. If the grid goes down, public water will be sure to follow. Locate private wells that can be switched to hand pumps or generators, or streams, rivers and ponds that can be piped and stored near your community. Create a map of these resources for everyone in your group of volunteers to keep safe if crisis strikes. Educate your neighbors with flyers or demonstrations at block parties about having back-up water supplies, rainwater and greywater use, and water purification methods. Encourage your neighbors to keep at least 3 days of drinking water stored in their homes.
Garden Projects: Encourage and help neighbors with their individual gardens and they’ll help you with yours. Hold neighborhood workshops with experts on composting, permaculture, aquaponics, small livestock, seed preservation, and canning. Stress the importance to the greater community of gardens in public spaces that are being wasted on grass that must be mowed at the taxpayer’s expense. With more of the local landscape turned into an edible landscape, the easier the community will be able to absorb the impact of economic collapse, particularly rapid inflation of food prices.
Local Food Co-Ops: Another very important element to local food self-sufficiency is becoming involved with your local food cooperatives. These typically include many of your local artisan farmers and organic gardeners. You may be surprised by how big the local food movement already is in your area, but it needs to be much bigger when severe economic crisis hits. Support them with your business and whatever skills you can bring to the table. Encourage your neighbors to join and participate as well. Not only will this help expand local commerce and food production, it also helps build a healthier community. A great resource to find local farmers in your area is LocalHarvest.org.
Barter Systems: If the dollar collapses (which most people predict will be the trigger of economic collapse), having a local system of trade will soften the impact tremendously. Even if you just begin with trading services with your neighbors, get the idea barter to spread. You may already have a local grassroots currency or barter exchange in your area. Many food co-ops already have them as well. If they don’t, there are plenty of resources that teach you how to start one yourself. The importance of laying the groundwork for such an exchange cannot be understated, and if the collapse miraculously evaporates, the barter system will still encourage local trade so the community flourishes. This is also a great way to identify team players with vital skills needed during collapse situations.
Alternative Energy: This is perhaps the most challenging issue facing any individual prepper as well as a small community as a whole. Virtually all areas are beholden to large interconnected electric grids and multinational oil companies for their energy. But as we saw recently with Hurricane Sandy, people without fuel or power go crazy after just a few short days. Imagine weeks and months without power or fuel. For personal preparation, it’s wise to at least have a generator, and perhaps some solar panels for refrigeration and electronics. Encouraging your neighbors to do the same may be the best you can hope for community involvement, but present ideas like generators for all essential services to prevent a breakdown of law and order. Work on implementing a community or co-op biodiesel refinery for used cooking oil, or a windmill or solar station for the back-up water supply, etc
Neighborhood Watch: All communities are unique and will require different levels of security in times of crisis. As we saw with Katrina and Sandy, the National Guard and the local police were no match for keeping the looters at bay. And, again, these were just temporary setbacks. A sustained economic crisis could bring many desperate people or worse – organized gangs – to your neighborhood. The cops will likely be preoccupied with much bigger concerns than your community assuming the locality can still afford their salaries. Start with a simple neighborhood watch to create a basic plan for deterring invaders. Make note of neighbors who are former military or hunters to recruit should things get dicey enough to require some firepower.
Food Bank: Everyone should have their own personal supply of survival foods. But you may also consider grouping with your tribe of preppers or a few neighbors to create a food bank where you can combine funds for bulk food storage. This food bank should consist of the most basic of foods like wheat, rice, and beans. This can serve as an “open only in case of an emergency” cache. Beyond that, helping out with your community food bank or other food programs for the less fortunate is also a way to help keep your community stable during the crisis.
Communications: Don’t underestimate the importance of maintaining open communication with your community. If the power goes off, it may not be long before phones and Internet are gone too. Emergency radios are great to monitor the “official” activity outside the community, but being able to speak to each other is vital to survival. Back up systems can be as small as your core group using walkie talkies, or as large as creating an alternative Internet connection. You can have one person get satellite Internet and they can beam it with a simple line-of-sight microwave panels to other hubs, perhaps a school. This sounds complex, but it’s not that difficult or expensive. Additionally, you could set up a community intranet that can at least communicate with each other if not the outside world. When meeting neighbors, don’t discount their skills if they’re a tech geek or working for the phone company, as they will be needed in a collapse situation. Again, having individual solar chargers for laptops and this system would have to be considered as well.
Medical: Big hospitals will likely be overtaxed during a crisis and they’ll certainly be a target of drug addicts who have nowhere else to get their fix. It may be unrealistic to form a small clinic in your community prior to a collapse situation, however, identifying the doctors, nurses, EMTs, veterinarians, and holistic healers in your neighborhood will go a long way in preparing. Additionally, encouraging all households in your neighborhood to keep a month or more of essential medications stored in their homes will be crucial to get through difficult times. If you’re lucky enough to find a few doctors who share your prepper mindset, creating a bank of strategic medicine (insulin and antibiotics) would be ideal as well. And don’t write off the hippie who knows how to grow quality cannabis….
These are all realistic preparations that you can do in your communities. They shouldn’t be motivated by fear of some potential apocalypse. Rather, it should be fun and joyful to get to know your neighbors and encourage the strengthening of your community.
Please tell us your ideas for surviving the economic collapse in the comment section below.
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Have you ever heard of County Tipperary?
Chances are, you may not have heard of it if it was not for the World War 1 anthem “It’s a long way to Tipperary” OR if you have family that came from this landlocked Irish county originally.
Over the last 12 months we travelled to various parts of “Tipp” (it’s not a long, long way from Cork) to take some of the following photos and link to some of the Irish surnames on our list. And I guess we will return many times and add to this post with more photos and new information on the lovely County Tipperary.
When someone signs up for our weekly Letter from Ireland, we ask them for the Irish surnames in their family and the counties in Ireland their ancestor came from originally.
As a result, we now have about 7000 entries on our list. The following names are ones we received from readers whose ancestors came from County Tipperary originally. As you look through the names, you will see old Irish Gaelic names, Norman names and later English and Scottish names that settled in this part of the country. You may also notice that some of these surnames are from other counties originally.
Is your County Tipperary surname among them?
Ahern, Aylward, Bannon, Barry, Beary, Blake, Bonney, Bowes, Brett, Britt, Browne, Brunnock, Bryan, Burgess, Burke,
Butler, Cahill, Cain, Carden, Carey, Carney, Carroll, Charlton, Clancy, Cleary, Coady, Coffey, Colue, Corbett, Costelloe, Cotter, Coughlin, Crotty, Culleton, Cummings, Cummins,
Daley, Daly, Daven, Dempsey, Doherty, Donnelly, Donovan, Dwyer, Echlen, Eddington, Egan, Emerson, English,
Fannons, Fennessy, Field, Flynn, Fogarty ,Galligan, Gavin, Gaynor, Geaney, Giltinane, Gleason, Gleeson, Gorman, Grady,
Hanley, Harrigan, Haslett, Hawkes, Hawkins, Hayes, Hennessy, Hogan, Holway, Horan, Houlihan, Hyde, Hyland, Jackson,
Kane, Kay, Keefe, Kelleher, Kennedy, Kenney, Keogh, Kirwan, Lahy, Landers, Lanigan, Lewis, Lloyd, Lonergan, Long, Looby, Luby, Luttrell, Lynch, Lyons,
Mackey, Madden, Maher, Mahoney, Mcloughney, McElliot, McEvoy, McGrath, Meagher, Meara, Moloney, Monahan, Mooney, Moran, Moyles, Mulcahy, Mullally, Nolan,
Oakman, O’Bannon, O’Brien, O’Connor, O’Donnell, O’Dwyer, O’Gorman, O’Halloran, O’Mara, O’Meara, O’Neill, O’Sullivan,
Pendergrast, Pennefeather, Powell, Preston, Purcell, Purtill, Quinlan, Rockett, Roughan, Ryan,
Shanahan, Shea, Shelley, Slattery, Smeltzer, Smith, Spillane, Stanley, Talbot, Tobin, Torpey, Tracy, Tucker, Tyrrell,
Vaughan, Walsh, Wellwood,
And thats the end of our list of County Tipperary surnames for now. Do feel free to leave a comment or ask a question in the section below.
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The KIZOKU Cell Magnetic Atomizer Stand
is a cool and novel accessory designed by KIZOKU, a famous Japanese brand, to easily hold and organize your 510 atomizers and tanks. Measuring at 30mm by 30mm with cube style design, the KIZOKU Cell Atomizer Stand features single 510 hole centrally recessed which results in a perfect compatibility for atomizers up to 30mm in diameter. Constructed of high-grade Polycarbonate/Aluminum materials, the KIZOKU Cell Atomizer Stand utilizes neodymium magnet inside to connect each piece with any side and assemble them into any shapes, just like how Cells work. Meanwhile, it can hold your atomizer more steadily due to the magnetic property.
This compact Atomizer Stand is a great way to display, store and organize your atomizers and tanks conveniently.
- Diameter: 30 x 30 x 15mm
- Designed by Famous Japanese Brand KIZOKU
- Magnetic 510 Atomizer Stand
- High Grade Polycarbonate/Aluminum Construction
- Superior Neodymium Magnet Inside
- Limitless Connection by Strong Magnetic Property
- Compatible with Max 30mm Atomizers
- Exquisite Workmanship and Durable Usability
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Three months had passed since that night on the precipice, and Lucifer and Lynne had both kept up their end of the deal. The first couple of weeks were easy as they reveled in the intoxicating high of a new relationship, sneaking texts throughout the day, falling asleep on the phone when they couldn't see each other, and the occasional night of unbridled passion in his penthouse thanks to Val. They were happy in that shiny bubble of theirs, relishing in their newfound connection, eager to explore this foreign territory together.
Lynne allowed herself the freedom to enjoy every second without abandon or concern during that phase, but she knew it was only a matter of time before that nagging feeling in the back of her mind flared up, so she doubled down on her efforts with Linda and got to work on undoing her mindfuck as quickly as possible. She found this challenge infinitely more difficult than facing her grief, and felt herself reeling and spinning more often than she ever had in her life as she slowly peeled back the layers. Linda was patient with her and let her work at her own pace, never pushing her too far, allowing her to spend a session here or there focusing on different topics, and even instituted the Kesha rule a few times to help distract her when she was completely out of control. Together they removed the rest of her inner fortress brick by brick.
When they reached the foundation, Lynne felt as though she was nothing more than a raw nerve walking around the world completely unprotected. She tried to muddle through as best as she could, going through the motions at work and home, but she felt herself unraveling at an alarming rate. She made a desperate call to Miranda and used every last bit of her strength not to fall apart as she lied about a last-minute business trip and arranged a visit to camp Grandma so Emily didn't have to see her like this. She shot an email to her boss about a family emergency and managed to hold it together long enough to drive Emily three hours north to drop her off. She rang the bell, gave them each a hug, and made some comment about being late for her flight as she turned and ran back to her car to begin the trip home as the last few grains of sand fell from her hourglass.
She tried calling Lucifer to explain what was happening as soon as she hit the freeway, but she began to fall apart at the mere sound of his voice and could barely get any comprehensible words out. He stayed on the phone with her as she pulled over onto the shoulder and completely broke down. He appeared next to her car within minutes and she got out to hug him, collapsing into his arms as she wept. She then tried to send him away, tried to fight him, tried everything in her power to make him leave, but he was strong enough for the both of them as he laid her down in the back seat and drove her home in silence as she cried and slept and cried some more.
She desperately wanted to invite him inside, but she knew it would only make things worse. She thanked him with a kiss and a promise and spent the next three days holed up in her fortress of solitude to heal. Things got infinitely better after that, and they grew closer and closer over the next couple of months as Lynne slowly began to build up a healthier fortress around her heart, to which he held the key.
Lynne walked into Linda's office with a lightness in her step and spun her around and around as she gave her a hug. Linda laughed as she settled back into her chair to stop the dizziness. "To what do I owe this pleasure, Lynne? Did you win the lottery or something?"
Lynne smiled as she walked behind the desk to make them tea. "You could say that…" She poured the water into their mugs and dropped in the teabags. "I was driving over here, trying to figure out what to talk to you about since we basically spent the last couple sessions swapping embarrassing stories or Netflix recommendations and it hit me." She walked back over to look Linda in the eyes. "I can genuinely say, without any hesitation or reservations, that I have nothing to talk about! Well, not nothing, we do need to get cracking on that best-selling book of ours, but I'm doing great. Like really, truly, have-been-for-a-few-weeks-now great!"
Linda smiled as Lynne handed her a cup of tea. "I'm so glad to hear that, Lynne! It does feel as though the storm has passed, doesn't it?"
Lynne sat down. "I mean, I don't want to jinx anything, but I do kind of feel like a brand-new version of myself, Lynne 2.0." She took a sip of tea and sighed, her smile falling from her face. "Give it to me straight, Linda. Is this just some false sense of happiness that people get between breakdowns, perhaps the eye of the storm but not the end?"
Linda sighed. "In my professional opinion, everybody's different. That certainly does happen to some people who haven't truly worked out everything and/or something huge comes along that knocks them right back into the thick of it. But others do get a feeling of weightlessness, almost, now that they're not carrying around those heavy burdens anymore. I can't say for sure which one you're experiencing, only time will tell."
She leaned forward and looked from side to side as if checking for onlookers as she lowered her voice. "In my personal opinion, unless there's something you're not telling me, I think the storm may have passed. You've done a lot of hard work these past 5 months and faced some scary demons that have been tormenting you for decades. That's more than most can handle in such a short timeframe, but you were committed to it, did the work, hit some pretty intense low points and learned to leverage your support system. Best of all, you didn't run away from any of it!"
They high-five'ed each other. "The issues you've worked through are very complex, Lynne. I don't want to be negative, but I must warn you that they're never truly gone or forgotten. Another storm may come, or even just a light shower, but I feel as though you now have the tools you need to manage through them, and people in your life that will hold you accountable and not allow you to break again. I'd be okay with cutting down to monthly or possibly even quarterly sessions with extras as needed in between. And maybe a girls' night here and there..."
Lynne smiled. "Duh, of course! The squad's been DYING to meet you and Maze and bring you two into the fold." She took another sip of tea. "It sucks that there's no actual cure, but I think you're right. I'll never really be fully okay or truly confident that I can handle anything life throws at me, but I'm at peace with that and I feel like I'm more ready to face the world on my own a bit more than I ever have been.” She sighed happily. “There is one other thing we haven't talked about yet that I could use your advice on. Mind putting your friend hat on for this?" She cackled as Linda mimed a hat change. "So, I've been thinking about finally introducing Lucifer to Emily for a while now. I think it's pretty safe to say I won't be hitting the self-destruct button, and if I do, well, y'all will be there to call me on my bullshit. I know it's still pretty early on in our relationship, but I'm ready to cross that milestone. Cautiously, of course. I'm not gonna be like 'Oh hey, meet your new stepdad, PS he's the devil!', neither of us is ready for that, but I'm ready for him to at least meet her and, like, actually go inside my house for the first time instead of dropping me off a block away."
Linda squealed. "Oh, I'm so glad my friendship hat is on right now. THAT IS SO AWESOME!" She got up and hugged her, then mimed another hat change. "Professionally speaking, that's the last big breakthrough I was hoping you'd make, but didn't dare so much as mention it because that needed to come from you without ANY guidance, no matter how gentle. So, have you told him yet?"
"No, not yet. I haven't even started to pull together an action plan. I know he said he was open to it and even offered to let her be the top hat in monopoly, which was odd…" Linda held back her knowing smile. "If you recall, I specifically told him to back the fuck off about meeting her, which in hindsight wasn't the nicest way to handle that conversation... Anywho, I'm not sure how to approach it with him, or when would be the right time. I don't want to like randomly bring it up and scare him off. He knows that meeting Emily is basically the biggest commitment I could make to him, bigger than marriage or blood oaths or any deal with the devil."
Linda laughed, and took her hands in hers giving them a gentle squeeze. "Don't you think you might be making a bigger deal out of this than it is? I'm not a parent, so I don't really know where you're coming from, but it sounds like she might be one last excuse to not fully 'go there' with him. A trip to the zoo or even dinner and board games here and there don't really seem to be on the same level as marriage or blood oaths, Lynne."
Lynne rolled her eyes. "He said pretty much the same thing to me about her being an excuse and it took every ounce of self-control I had to not punch him in the face. Different circumstances, but still pretty offensive, Linda." She squeezed Linda’s hands back reassuringly. "But I love you for your willingness to call me on my bullshit. It's true that she is the perfect excuse, but I'm beyond excuses now, thankfully. However, I still can't help my mama bear instincts. I know her, I know him, and they are going to hit it off immediately. That girl is all heart, anyone she even remotely likes is immediately her best friend." She shook her head. "And let's be real, she's kind of lacking in father figures and is going to latch onto him REAL quick. Do you remember what happened with those other two bozos I introduced her to? It broke her precious little heart when we broke up!"
Linda nodded as Lynne took another sip of her tea. "I don't fear an inevitable breakup, surprisingly enough. I mean yeah, the whole divine/mortal being combo is a long-term concern, but we've got at least a decade before anyone notices he doesn't age and can cross that bridge when we get to it. But Lucifer is infinitely more amazing than any guy she's ever met, and I'm just afraid that despite our best efforts he's gonna be forced into some sort of fatherly role and intense attachment WAY sooner than either of us is ready for. So I have to figure out how to ease both of them into it and try to mitigate that risk."
Linda leaned back in her chair and sipped her tea. "I can see the concern there. He's basically a 6-foot tall kid himself most of the time, they're totally gonna hit it off immediately." Lynne laughed as she nodded knowingly. "But I wouldn't worry too much about that scaring him off, I'm pretty sure he's in it to win it, Lynne. Talk to him, he may surprise you."
"I know, I know. It's what Henry and Gertie would do... But how do I share that concern without completely offending him? Even if I can, he's already changed so much of himself and his lifestyle to accommodate mine, and this will tip the scales even more onto my side than they have been these last few months, which is already way too much. It's not fair for him to have to make such drastic sacrifices just to be with me."
It was Linda's turn to roll her eyes. "He loves you, you bozo. Of course he's willing to make some changes for you, and is more than happy to do so."
Lynne sighed in frustration. "That's exactly my point, though, it's not fair to him! He's spent literally all the time in the world being forced into one role or another that wasn't truly him. I don't want to do that to him, even if it is just for a blink of an eye compared to his immortal lifetime, and I can't really offer anything in return for him settling into my boring, ho-hum, mortal little life."
Linda got up and sat down beside her, taking her hands in hers and giving them a gentle squeeze. "Lynne. You have yourself to offer. And love and acceptance and maybe even a family down the line. All things that he hasn't really had before, at least not all in one place. Have you ever considered that his current lifestyle is just a way to pass the time as he figures out what he actually wants in life? That maybe, just maybe, he might be perfectly happy and content with what you have to offer him?"
Lynne sighed again. "No, I hadn’t considered that…" She shook her head. "But I would be VERY surprised if that's what he truly desires.”
Linda shrugged. "I honestly don't know what he wants, and I doubt he does either. He's not a 'big picture' guy… All you can do is talk to him about it, Lynne. And it doesn't have to be this big thing, just mention Emily to him in passing and see where he takes it. He may surprise you, and even himself.”
"You're right. I should just go with the flow for once... But I still need an integration plan. My mom's flying in tomorrow and staying for a week or two, maybe I'll talk to her about it and see what she thinks.” Lynne finished her tea.
Linda's eyes lit up with excitement. "Momma Gardner's coming to town? That's awesome! What's the special occasion?"
"Oh, nothing much, my birthday's coming up soon and we like to spend it together. It sucks living on opposite coasts so that's always her present to me and it's the best one!"
"Seriously Lynne? You were gonna NOT tell me about your birthday? What, did you lie about that too?” Linda pinched her arm.
"Ow! God you're such a perfect fit for the squad, Linda," she said as she rubbed her am. "As a matter of fact, yes, I did. And shame on you for not checking my ID or insurance card." She braced herself for another pinch that never came. "For real, though, I'm not a big birthday person, I prefer to keep it super low-key. And not in an 'oh I hate birthdays, but you better make a big deal or I'll be mad' kinda way, I genuinely dislike it and it's MY special day, so I get to do whatever I want. Which is usually curling up with my mom, Emily, some wine and a movie marathon. Gardner girl movie night to the ultimate max!"
"That does sound like a pleasant birthday... For an eighty-year-old! I promise I won't do anything big this year, but it IS going in my calendar the second you leave.” Lynne’s giggles interrupted her attempted eye roll at Linda’s jab. “Let's chat after your mom leaves town, you can run your game plan by me if you'd like."
"That sounds great! Thanks again for everything, Linda, you're the best!" Lynne hugged her on her way out. | <urn:uuid:5d1a6336-234a-4f6e-ae6a-eb1ad0eaa5e6> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.archiveofourown.org/works/18321023/chapters/43368599 | 2020-09-27T23:49:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.988225 | 3,374 |
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Perfect Safaris offers the real experience of safari adventures, excursions, and tours around Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
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"Great Experience. Definitely Recommend"
Our guide was James Munyiri and he was the best guide one could have. Very driven, positive, accommodating and friendly. He told us we were like family on the safari and he truly treated us that way. Extremely thankful for him and his network which helped us see all the animals and more.
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Safari was amazing; We saw loads of animals with a beautiful backdrop. It was our third safari so we know by comparison to South Africa and Malawi it is a good safari park.
Entertainment at the lodge was good, and there was a nice clean pool and a shop.
Most people in the UK book through travel agents but they are much more expensive - we chose to book online knowing there was a risk we don't know the website is legitimate... well it was and even before we left the UK we were in contact with Perfect Safari. We felt safe and very well looked after. We hope to come back soon and we will be booking our guide again Sammy because he made the experience magical!
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"A great safari for our whole family!"
Evans the driver and guide was amazing! Johnson the chef was very accommodating regarding our dietary needs. This was a great experience!
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"Magnifique moment, un rêve devenu réalité"
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Process of Medicinal Aromatic Plants
CELAHERBAL Company, trades and offers
variety of wild herbs which are provided
from different places in Albania especially
from, mountains, forests, fields, lawn, etc.
These herbs harvests from farmers, they
use all necessary techniques:
harvesting, cuts unnecessary parts of herbs,
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CLP Holdings announced strong results for the first half of 2018, with a 25.8% year-on-year increase in total earnings.
Chief Executive Officer Mr Richard Lancaster said the performance was driven by the Group’s focused investment strategy, solid operation, and its ability to capture growth opportunities. “We are confident our annual performance and long-term outlook will be supported by the solid fundamentals of our business, and we remain committed to making the necessary investments to ensure safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced electricity to our customers,” he told in a media briefing.
The interim report is now available on the CLP Group website. Click here to read it.
CLP Power has teamed up with wet market operators to transform traditional markets in Hong Kong, bringing a new shopping experience to customers and allowing them to shop with more comfort. Under the new initiative, businesses of various nature could coexist in the same premises in a more hygienic environment thanks to technologies such as high energy efficient air-conditioners and air purifiers. CLP Holdings Chief Executive Officer Mr Richard Lancaster, CLP Power Vice Chairman Mrs Betty Yuen, and Chairman of Link Asset Management Limited Mr Nicholas Allen, and senior CLP Power executives visited Kwong Yuen market in Shatin in August to witness the transformation in person.
Canadian institutional investor CDPQ has become a strategic 40% shareholder of CLP India. CLP Holdings Chief Executive Officer Mr Richard Lancaster said: “We are pleased to have a partner who shares our vision for growth and our commitment to tackling climate change. India has been, and will continue to be, a primary growth market for CLP. With the expertise and resources this new partnership brings, CLP India will be even better placed to capitalise on opportunities to grow the business through low-carbon investment.” CLP will maintain a majority 60% shareholding in CLP India.
CLP Power has announced the launch of a CLP Community Energy Saving Fund which will carry out a territory-wide energy efficient and conservation campaign in 2019 to encourage people to adopt low-carbon lifestyles and reduce energy consumption. The fund is expected to have around HK$70 million in its first year of operation.
It will provide financial assistance to disadvantaged groups in society to offset against their electricity expenses, and subsidise businesses to adopt energy efficient electrical equipment. Around HK$10 million of the fund will be used to help people living in sub-divided units.
CLP Holdings has won a silver award of the large-capitalisation category in the Edison Electric Institute’s 2018 Asia-Oceania Index Awards, for Asian and Oceanian electric companies that have achieved the highest total shareholder returns. The award recognises CLP’s solid fiscal performance, diversified investment portfolio, and management strategies that have allowed the company to achieve strong shareholder return.
CLP Innovation Enterprises Limited has signed two new agreements to strengthen collaboration on technologies intended for deployment in smart city environments. The agreements, signed with Thai industrial park developer Amata Corporations and two state-owned enterprises – Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand and Provincial Electricity Authority – cover smart city energy management solutions, micro-grid solutions, floating solar systems, intelligent power distribution and smart energy infrastructure.
EnergyAustralia has invested A$9.5 million in a maintenance programme at the Tallawarra Power Station in New South Wales enabling the combined-cycle gas plant to react more quickly to demand in peak seasons and to support the integration of intermittent wind and solar energy into the national grid. The two-month upgrade involves replacing the plant’s high-pressure drum which will shorten the time it takes to bring the plant into operation by 30 minutes.
More than 100 workers joined the existing crew in the process of replacing and upgrading the plant's equipment: "It was a big and complex operation relying on a skilled workforce with a commitment to safety. We hope the work will allow the 435MW plant to make a difference in our system reliability," said Asset Leader Jason Lee.
Two years after its launch, EnergyAustralia’s inclusive workplace network, Prism, has been named Network of the Year in the Australian Workplace Equality Index, scoring 37 out of 41 points. EnergyAustralia outperformed 236 major companies in the definitive nation-wide benchmark assessment on LGBTI workplace inclusion. EnergyAustralia also improved from last year’s bronze award for employer status, winning the silver award.
CLP Holdings, China Southern Power Grid, China General Nuclear Power Group, and Companhia de Electricidade de Macau held the 8th Power Industry Summit for Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau in Altay, Xinjiang, in July. Chief Executive Officer Mr Richard Lancaster analysed the trends and solutions in low-carbon and clean energy development and discussed power distribution planning in the Greater Bay Area with fellow CEOs. Mr Lancaster said that because of the urgent need for decarbonisation, the power industry should accelerate digitalisation and the use of smart technologies in deploying new-generation renewable energy, demand management, and big data analysis.
The 2017/18 CLP Grand Award presentation ceremony was held in June, recognising 14 individuals and 26 teams for their outstanding contributions in the three areas of Innovation, Customer Service Promise, and Safety. The winners were chosen by employees’ votes and a panel of judges. Over 2,300 colleagues cast votes this year. The CLP Grand Award is the highest level of staff recognition at CLP Power and replaces previous award programmes such as Take an Extra Step and Let’s Make Life Better. | <urn:uuid:38e27b76-ee09-4090-9322-f9def8d39b7c> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.clpgroup.com/CLP.CONNECT/en/006/company-news | 2020-09-27T23:22:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.942879 | 1,135 |
With spring weather arriving early this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are ramping up boat inspections at more than 85 sites around the state, the agency reported in a news release.
The aquatic nuisance species boat inspections are mandatory at state parks open for boating and at most other boatable waters in the state, according to the release.
“The good news is that we haven’t seen any new mussel discoveries since 2008,” stated Gene Seagle, an aquatic nuisance species coordinator with Parks and Wildlife, in the release. “But we can’t let our guard down and assume that problems don’t exist.”
Colorado inspectors have already decontaminated two mussel-infested out-of-state boats this year, according to the release.
During the first weekend in April inspectors at Chatfield State Park stopped a mussel-infested boat purchased in Indiana and brought to Colorado. On April 10 inspectors at Lake Pueblo State Park inspected a boat from Wisconsin carrying mussels from the Great Lakes region.
Both boats were decontaminated before being allowed to enter Colorado waters, according to the release.
More than 200 inspectors have already received training this spring with more training sessions planned before Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the boating season in the state, according to the release. Inspectors are watching for all aquatic invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails and Eurasian watermilfoil.
The inspectors also work to prevent the movement of water from lakes or reservoirs to other bodies of water as microscopic young mussels, not visible to the human eye, could be accidentally moved in live wells, anchor basins or other places on a vessel where water can accumulate, the release states.
The aquatic nuisance species could do substantial damage to ecosystems, boats and water delivery systems in Colorado if they become established. These invaders typically can’t be controlled once they get introduced and have cost other states in the nation billions of dollars to continue operating water distribution systems to homes, farms and businesses, according to the release.
“Each year we get better at conducting the inspections and boaters become more understanding of the need for the program,” stated Elizabeth Brown, invasive species coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in the release. “Inspectors are better trained than ever before and most boaters are showing up with their boats clean, drained and dried which gets them on the water faster.”
Colorado’s aquatic nuisance species program requires that all boats which have been in waters outside of Colorado must be inspected and receive a green inspection seal prior to launching in any water of the state, according to the release.
Boaters who live in, or are traveling through, Denver, Grand Junction or Hot Sulphur Springs have access to advance inspections and decontamination facilities, the release states. These are located at the Parks and Wildlife Northeast Region office at 6060 Broadway in Denver, at the CPW Northwest Region office located at 711 Independent Ave. in Grand Junction and at the Hot Sulphur Springs Area Office, located at 346 Grand County Road 362.
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Silver plating is a very thin layer of silver deposited onto a base metal such as copper, brass, or nickel. These jewelry pieces are more durable and generally less valuable then sterling silver jewelry pieces. If you wear the silver plated jewelry in water and don't care for it properly the plating will eventually rub or chip off. With proper care silver plated jewelry can last a very long time.
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Sterling Silver is at a minimum 92.5% pure silver. It is valuable and sought after as it can easily be melted down with the pure silver extracted. Sterling silver will also always be marked as such with a 925 stamped in it. Most jewelry is sterling silver instead of pure silver because pure silver is too soft to be made into jewelry.
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Stainless steel is a metal alloy, made up of steel mixed with elements such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, silicon, aluminum, and carbon. Iron mixed with carbon to produce steel is the main component of stainless steel. Chromium is added to make it resistant to rust.
Will my jewelry tarnish? How do I take care of my jewelry?
All silver tarnishes because it reacts with the oxygen and other elements in the air. No worries! All silver, sterling or plated, can be cleaned off with a special cloth designed to remove the tarnish. You can minimize tarnish on all silver pieces by taking care of your jewelry. Do not wear your jewelry in the shower, apply hair spray and perfume before putting your jewelry on, handle your jewelry gently and store it properly (like in the adorable oyster shell box it came in...limiting it's exposure to air will slow the tarnishing...and they make cute gift boxes). All of our chains are stainless steel and will not tarnish. | <urn:uuid:635bd0a9-e645-4d3a-813c-9ccc369db4e9> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.curiouslittleoyster.com/about-jewelry | 2020-09-27T23:38:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.941164 | 393 |
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ZSL London Zoo’s gay penguins to join in Pride celebrations
PUBLISHED: 10:53 28 June 2019
London Zoo’s Zoo Nights will be getting a Pride makeover next week, as the zoo’s colony of 93 Humboldt penguins will be joining in the party.
The group includes the zoo's most famous gay residents, Ronnie and Reggie. Keepers have made them a special "some penguins are gay: Get over it" banner for the occasion.
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The two penguins met in 2014 and adopted an egg that had been abandoned by another couple. The pair then shared the parenting duties of their chick, Kyton, until he fledged the nest. To this day, the couple are often found snuggled up in their nest box together.
They share their home with two other same-sex couples, Nadja and Zimmer, and Dev and Martin.
It's not just the animals getting in on the act. During Zoo Nights' schedule of activities, visitors can hear a talk about gender and mating in the animal kingdom, where they can hear how common same-sex pairings are.
The zoo's LGBT+ society, Team Pride, will also be marching in the London Pride Parade on July 6.
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But it’s done so deceptively that the public will stay ignorant to the fact that their global masters want them dumbed down and subservient.
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Ireland's first drive-through confirmation began in driving rain — but the sun came out for the anointing of the children.
Parish priest, Fr. Roy Donovan, gamely donned waterproof gear over his vestments yesterday afternoon to preside over the novel lunchtime ceremony in the teeming rain in the car park of Caherline Church in Co. Limerick.
Father Donovan said the original plan of an open-air ceremony for the 26 fifth-class pupils in the church car park had to be abandoned due to inclement weather conditions.
“Maybe the novelty will make an extra-strong memory of it", he said.“It evolved because we wanted to keep each class together and they couldn’t go into the church.
“Obviously the weather didn’t work out for us and then one of the teachers suggested, 'let them bring in their cars’.
“We had a Plan B of letting each pupil go into the church with their sponsor and the rest would remain outside and even a plan C to live stream from the church to those outside.
“We didn’t go down that road so it has worked out very well. I was relying on the creativity of the school as well, ideas were coming from the staff as we went along."
He said there was a very good-humoured atmosphere around the church car park during the unique ceremony.
All the cars with the confirmation child in the car park faced the priest who was standing at a makeshift altar.
“I just wore rain gear over the alb (liturgical vestment). I didn’t get wet at all. Then the lovely warm sun came out for the anointing. Otherwise I was going to go around and anoint them in each car.
“Each child was called out by name and were able to come up to the table and they got high visibility and a bit of attention.”
School principal Gearóid Power, said 25 sixth class pupils were confirmed at 2pm with the 26 fifth class pupils at 12.
”I imagine it is the first drive-through confirmation”, he said. “It’s a unique experience, I suppose, and they’ll never forget their confirmation.
“They were communicating out through the windows and talking and waving out the windows at each other.
“It ran off fairly well and everyone was happy enough to be able to stay out of the weather. Father (Donovan) was a real hero. He wasn’t fazed. We’re very fortunate to have him in the parish."
Orla Collins, mother of 11 year old Charlie Collins, said the ceremony was a sign of times.
“It shows how modern Father Roy is. He was there in his Regatta rain jacket in the driving rain. The kids were delighted. They’ll always remember it and they will always be the kids who made their confirmation in the schoolyard.
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IR-2019-205, December 12, 2019
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the appointment of 12 new members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council.
The IRSAC, established in 1953, is an organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss various issues in tax administration. The council provides the IRS commissioner with relevant feedback, observations and recommendations. It will submit its annual report to the agency at a public meeting in Nov. 2020.
The IRS strives to appoint members to the IRSAC who represent the taxpaying public, the tax professional community, small and large businesses, tax exempt and government entities and information reporting interests.
The following persons were appointed to serve three-year appointments on the council beginning in 2020:
Walter "Ted" Afield - Afield is director of the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic and associate clinical professor of law at Georgia State University in Atlanta. He is a member of the American Bar Association Tax Section, the Florida Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association.
Martin Armstrong - Armstrong is vice president of Payroll Shared Services with Charter Communications, Inc., in Charlotte, N.C. He is also currently the accounting and finance area chair for the University of Phoenix. Armstrong is a member of the American Payroll Association and the National Association of Tax Professionals.
Sharon Brown - Brown is a partner with Barclay Damon LLP in New York. She is a member of American Bar Association Tax Section and Affordable Housing and Community Development Section, the New York State Bar Association and the National Association of Bond Lawyers.
Robert Howren - Howren is tax director/assistant treasurer for BlueLinx Corporation in Marietta, Ga. He is a member of the Tax Executives Institute, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of CPAs.
Denise Jackson - Jackson is the vice president of tax preparer development with the State Employees' Credit Union in Raleigh, N.C, where she supervises and coordinates the training program for over 3,000 tax preparers for the credit union's 267 branches. She is an enrolled agent and CFP practitioner.
Kathleen Lach - Lach is a partner in the business and finance department of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, in Chicago. She is a member of the American Bar Association Tax Section, the Women's Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women.
Kelly Myers - Myers is a tax consultant with Myers Consulting Group, LLC, in Owens Crossroads, Ala. He is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, the National Association of Tax Professionals, the National Society of Accountants and the National Society of Tax Professionals.
Joseph Novak - Novak is vice president of taxes for Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, Ill. Novak has served in Abbott's corporate tax organization since 2004 in a variety of roles, including leadership positions in the income tax accounting, transfer pricing, planning and compliance groups. He is a licensed certified public accountant and member of the Tax Executives Institute.
Robert Panoff - Panoff is a tax attorney in Miami. He is past chair of both the tax section and the continuing legal education committee of the Florida Bar, past president and current member of the Greater Miami Tax Institute, and member of the Miami International Tax Group. He is a recipient of the tax section's Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year Award.
Nancy Ruoff - Ruoff is the Statewide Payroll and Collections Manager for the State of Kansas in Topeka, Kan. She is a certified public accountant and member of the American Payroll Association's Strategic Payroll Leadership Tax Force Government/Public Sector Subcommittee and the National Association of State Comptrollers' Payroll Information Sharing Group.
Katherine Sunderland - Sunderland is assistant general counsel of tax law at the Investment Company Institute in Washington, an association representing regulated funds globally. She is also involved in OECD's Business Advisory Group to the OECD's projects on the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), Tax Relief and Compliance Enhancement (TRACE) and the Digital Economy.
Kevin Valuet – Valuet is senior payroll consultant for PayTech, Inc. He is a member of the American Payroll Association Government Relations Task Force, Strategic Payroll Leadership Task Force and Certification Item Development Task Force.
The 2020 IRSAC Chair is Diana Erbsen, a New York-based tax partner at DLA Piper. She previously served as deputy assistant attorney general for appellate and review for the tax division of the U.S. Department of Justice from Nov. 2014 until Jan. 2017. Erbsen has been an IRSAC member since 2018.
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In 1989, the Missouri Supreme Court adopted Rule 88.01 entitled Presumed Child Support Amount and Civil Procedure Form No. 14.1 Since then, both Rule 88.01 and Form 14 have been amended several times, most recently in 2008. Some judges and attorneys believe that the child support guidelines add a measure of certainty to the child support process and, as such, have a positive impact on the settlement of cases. It is debatable whether guidelines have reduced litigation or fees associated with negotiating child support. What is certain is that when the court or attorneys blindly follow Form 14, without considering its intricacies, the particular facts of each case, and all relevant factors, unjust results can and do occur. A thorough understanding of the directions for use, comments and assumptions underlying Form 14 is essential in order to properly calculate the correct presumed amount of child support prior to determining whether the result is unjust or inappropriate under the particular facts of each case. Moreover, it is critical that counsel gather adequate information for the proper completion of each line item on Form 14. | <urn:uuid:ce3fa7fb-499e-483a-bc36-dc6aa10852df> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.pcblawfirm.com/how-to-calculate-the-correct-presumed-child-support-amount/ | 2020-09-27T22:03:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.926799 | 210 |
Basel Convention on transboundary movement of Hazardous waste amended
The meeting was held in Geneva. The Geneva meeting amended the 1989 Basel Convention on the control of transboundary movement of hazardous wastes to include plastic waste in a legally-binding framework.
Need for the amendment
The IPEN umbrella group seeking to eliminate hazardous and toxic chemicals said the new amendment would empower developing countries to refuse “dumping plastic waste” by others.
“For far too long, developed countries like the U.S. and Canada have been exporting their mixed toxic plastic wastes to developing Asian countries claiming it would be recycled in the receiving country.
Even though the U.S. and a few others have not signed the accord, they cannot ship plastic waste to countries that are on board with the deal.
Dicofol and Perfluorooctanoic Acid
The a meeting also undertook to eliminate two toxic chemical groups — Dicofol and Perfluorooctanoic Acid, plus related compounds. The latter has been used in a wide variety of industrial and domestic applications, including non-stick cookware and food processing equipment, as well as carpets, paper and paints.
IPEN is a global network of public interest NGOs working together for a world in which toxic chemicals are no longer produced or used in ways that harm human health and the environment. IPEN was founded in 1998 and is registered in Sweden as a non-profit, public interest organization.
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Convicted murderer Brian Malley, who appealed his conviction last month, was to have his appeal spoken to yesterday, but the hearing was postponed to the fall.
Malley, 57, will have his appeal spoken to in the Alberta Court of Appeals on Sept. 15th. On Feb. 24th he was found guilty of first-degree murder, causing an explosion of an explosive substance likely to cause serious bodily harm, death or serious damage to property and sending or delivering to a person an explosive device in relation to the death of Victoria Shachtay in 2011.
Malley was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years – an automatic sentence for a first-degree murder conviction. He was also sentenced to serve four years concurrently with the life sentence for the explosive charges he was convicted of – two years for each charge.
The charges stem after an explosion occurred inside Shachtay’s Innisfail residence in November 2011. The incident occurred after a package disguised as a Christmas gift was delivered to the home which RCMP confirmed was the source of the explosion.
Malley was arrested in Red Deer on May 25th, 2012.
Shachtay, 23, was disabled and in a wheelchair from a car collision that happened in 2004. She was also a single mother to a then seven-year-old girl.
Investigation showed Malley had known Shachtay for a number of years and acted as her financial adviser. Shachtay received a settlement of $575,000 after her accident. A $200,000 loan was also taken out on behalf of Shachtay. All of that money was gone within four years. Malley also supported her from his own personal account in the amount of $44,000.
During the course of the six-week long trial, 50 witnesses testified and 100 exhibits were entered.
After the verdict was handed down Crown Prosecutor Anders Quist said this case was one of the most cold-blooded that he has ever encountered.
“The evidence shows him having worked on this bomb from July of 2011 to Nov. 25th of 2011. To carefully and methodically put those pieces together over that time with the intent to kill – that is pretty cold.” | <urn:uuid:2ff3f478-b280-45dd-9b81-f970334a8a12> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/brian-malleys-murder-conviction-appeal-postponed/ | 2020-09-27T23:19:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.988238 | 454 |
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Army Pvt. Ballard McCurley, 34, of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, killed during World War II, was accounted for on June 4, 2019.
In November 1944, McCurley was a member of Company M, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, during the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest in Germany. On Nov. 29, 1944, his battalion went to a reserve position in the woods west of the town of Hürtgen. He and other Soldiers in his unit were ordered to clear a field of tree stumps so vehicles could drop off rations and supplies. According to witnesses, while clearing out a tree stump, McCurley inadvertently set off an enemy anti-personnel mine and was killed instantly. His remains were not recovered or identified immediately after his loss.
After the war, McCurley’s remains were still missing. The American Graves Registration Command (AGRC) extensively searched the Hürtgen Forest for him. Unable to make a correlation among the dozens of unknown remains found in the area, the Army declared him non-recoverable.
While studying unresolved American losses in and unidentified remains recovered from the Hürtgen Forest, DPAA personnel analyzed historical documentation regarding X-7359 Neuville, a set of unidentified remains recovered in March 1948 from District #196 of the Hürtgen Forest by the AGRC. The remains had originally been found by a German civilian walking along a forest trail who later led an AGRC team to the site. The AGRC team found the remains lying on the ground, surrounded by U.S. Army infantry equipment. The remains, designated X-7359, could not be identified, and were interred at the United States Military Cemetery Neuville (present day Ardennes American Cemetery).
Based upon the original recovery location of X-7359, a DPAA historian determined that there was a likely association between the remains and McCurley. In August 2018, the Department of Defense and American Battle Monuments Commission disinterred X-7359 and accessioned the remains to the DPAA laboratory for identification.
To identify McCurley’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial and material evidence. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis.
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IT was a brighter day than we have often known in our literary calendar, when within a twelvemonth a single London advertisement announced a new volume of poems by Wordsworth, poems by Tennyson, and a play by Henry Taylor. Wordsworth’s nature or character has had all the time it needed in order to make its mark and supply the want of talent. We have learned how to read him. We have ceased to expect that which he cannot give. He has the merit of just moral perception, but not that of deft poetic execution. Nothing of Milton, nothing of Marvell, of Herbert, of Dryden, could be. These are such verses as in a just state of culture should be vers de societe, such as every gentleman could write but none would think of printing, or of claiming the poet’s laurel on their merit. How would Milton curl his lip at such slipshod newspaper style. Many of his poems, as for example the Rylstone Doe, might be all improvised. The Pindar, the Shakspeare, the Dante whilst they have the just and open soul, have also the eye to see the dimmest star that glimmers in the Milky Way, the serratures of every leaf, the test objects of the microscope, and then the tongue to utter the same , things in words that engrave them on all the ears of mankind. The poet demands all gifts, and not one or two only.
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Dems seeking Senate candidate meet with Goodwin
Former Sen. Carte Goodwin has been meeting with Democratic officials who are seeking a candidate to run in 2014 for a West Virginia seat long in the party’s hands.
Goodwin met with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in the Capitol on Thursday.
Sen. Jay Rockefeller has announced plans to retire rather than run again next year. Republican Rep. Shelly Moore Capito has said she plans to seek the seat.
Goodwin served for a few months in the Senate in 2010 after he was appointed to fill a vacancy created by the death of Sen. Robert C. Byrd.
It was not known what other potential recruits Reid has met with, if any.
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Stylish Homewares - Inspired by dark midnight skies sprinkled with shimmering stars and an infinite and mind blowing vastness that holds so much beauty but is still so incredibly unknown – our universe...
Sustainably and ethically crafted in Australia
30cm diameter, BPA free, food safe melamine
Suitable for daily use & almost unbreakable
Dishwasher safe but not microwave friendlyPerfect for dining, picnics and camping trips
Our Stylish Homewares Collection - Galaxy Plate
The inspiration behind our stylish homewares...
If you take a closer look at this intricately designed plate, you’ll notice all the beautiful details that represent our solar system and all the mysterious wonders in our galaxy. The purpose of this black and white creation is to bring a little piece of the entrancing night sky into your home and to bring your feasts to life with a bold and artistic statement.
Our stylish homewares - The story behind the art...
Wondering how our stylish homewares are created?
Their office and factory is based in New South Wales and runs entirely off solar power so each homewares piece has been created entirely carbon neutral. On top of this, they also use recycle packaging to ship the plates back to us and frequently donate to WWF (World Wildlife Foundation)
Sustainable shipping & packaging - From Sophia. to you...
Inside the box, you’ll also find a beautiful, handwritten note thanking you for your sustainable and ethical purchase and welcoming you into the Sisterhood of Sophia – Our very own community of women from all walks of life who are passionate about taking care of our planet, giving back to the community and creating wonderful and beautiful items.
This community was created with the sole purpose of making a real and positive difference while giving you the chance to have your voice heard. Wondering how we get your order from the Sophia. workshop to your front door? We use Sendle which is Australia’s first carbon neutral shipping company to deliver all our orders and this is just another way that we’re doing everything we can to create a greener and cleaner future.
Customer reviews for our stylish homewares
Whilst I love all the Sophia. designs, I couldn’t go past the Galaxy design, as my approach to homewares is very minimalistic. The black and white plates suit my kitchen décor perfectly!
A NOTE FROM SOPHIA.
As the latest addition to our homewares collection, this Galaxy Plate has definitely proven itself to be amongst our most popular pieces of sustainable and ethical and stylish homewares
I’m very pleased to see that Sophia. is dedicated to listening to their customers. I voted for this colour combination and this pretty design has definitely exceeded my expectations
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About the Collection - Stylish Homewares
As part of our commitment to sustainable business practices, each of these plates has been crafted using nothing but solar power which means no emissions were created in the manufacturing process. These plates are designed to last a lifetime, are virtually unbreakable and are a great addition to any occasion.
On top of our commitment to sustainable products, we also remove 100 pieces of rubbish from the environment on your behalf, for every order placed and plant one native tree to help reforest areas for Australian wildlife for every shipment of products.
Styling suggestions for your Galaxy Plate...
DINNER PARTY TIME
These stylish plates are a wonderful way to impress your guests at your next dinner party. Their minimalistic design makes them appropriate for any and every feast
BLACK & WHITE
Get creative at your next party with an array of black jellybeans, white marshmallows, oreos, blackberries, white chocolate bark, yoghurt drops and black and white cupcakes
A MIDNIGHT SNACK
The galaxy and midnight go hand in hand and that’s why this plate is perfect for using when hunger strikes in the middle of the night. Load it up with sugary treats, popcorn and fresh fruit
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You’ll also have the chance to be involved in our wonderful projects and events, share your own advice and to be supported by empowering and like-minded women. As a bonus, we also run regular competitions and give you the chance to win wonderful prize packs full of sustainable and ethical products! In your next Sophia. order, you’ll receive your very own invitation to join The Sophia. Sisterhood of Sustainability or, if you’re desperate to be part of it right now, just click the button below!
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICALITY?
Through our eco blog, we share regular articles on ways you can reduce your impact on the planet, as well as DIY projects, eco-friendly recipes, interior design inspiration, seasonal eating guides, styling ideas and up to date information about what’s occurring in the eco industry. Enjoy reading up on the topics that interest you and then share your thoughts and feedback with us and our community! | <urn:uuid:9d9ec3d6-9100-4aa8-8dd9-eaddbb3900bf> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.sisterhoodofsustainability.com/store/p256/Galaxy-Plate.html | 2020-09-27T22:59:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401582033.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927215009-20200928005009-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.923419 | 1,083 |
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Our plumbers in Robina are the right choice for your plumbing requirements as we’re a dedicated team with many years’ of experience in the plumbing and construction industry. All our plumbers, gasfitters, and drainers are licensed. Our professionals guarantee you punctuality, reliability, and cleanliness. And lastly, we, as a team, are committed to our customer service. Contact us right away to fix your plumbing problems at an affordable price with quality workmanship.
Robina is a suburb of the City of Gold Coast in Queensland. It was earlier a land used for grazing, was purchased by Robin Leh in 1980. Robin was a real estate developer and the land was then developed into a suburb. According to the census of 2016, Robina has a population of 23,000 people. It is one of the first communities in Australia to be a master planned residential community.
Robina is home to some of the most impressive recreation facilities and shopping centres in the state like the Robina Town Centre. The Bond University has its main campus in Robina. What is interesting about these is that these are built around the expansive lake which complements the beauty of these places. Robina is an ideal place for families to have their homes away from the hustle bustle of big cities.
Have you ever faced a plumbing problem late at night? Did you have trouble finding a plumber who could fix the issue in non-working hours? Next time you should call us. We, at Tallai Plumbing, are your emergency plumber in Robina. When you give us a call, we are there in no time. We bring all the tools, spare parts and materials with us so that we can fix the issue without further delay.
We understand that safety and security is important to you, which is why we have resolved to help our clients in emergency situations. We want you to be able to rely on us for all unexpected plumbing issues. All our team members are trained and have a vast experience in handling emergency situations, so you can trust them. They exhibit extreme professionalism and make sure they do the job to utmost satisfaction.
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Media release 12 September 2019
Hayden Wano appointed to national Mental Health and Wellbeing role
The Tui Ora Board fully endorses the announcement that Tui Ora CEO Hayden Wano has been appointed today to a vital national role in the area of mental health and wellbeing.
This afternoon Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the setting up of a new initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission with Hayden Wano named as Chairman.
The initial Commission will be in place from November 2019 until February 2021, depending on the legislative timeframes for the permanent Commission.
Tui Ora Board Chairman Wayne Mulligan said: “The Tui Ora Board supports Hayden’s decision to take up this role and believes it will strengthen the position of Tui Ora, wider Taranaki as well as ensure a regional kaupapa Māori voice at Government level.”
He said Mr Wano has over 30 years’ experience in senior management and over 40 years’ health sector experience including mental health, community services and medical services.
“We believe Hayden will be an asset in this high-profile role – and we are looking forward to him adding insight to our organisation as we also develop and explore the broad determinants of wellbeing including mental health, social services and economic sustainability.”
Mr Wano will continue as CEO of Tui Ora and is currently working through a process with the Board to ensure that there is appropriate support in place.
He said the Government’s step was a bold one and he wanted to commend the Prime Minister and Minister of Health for demonstrating strong leadership and for the vision of embracing a wellbeing approach.
“For those of us working in this field we have known for some time that we can do much better for whānau and for New Zealanders as a whole.”
Mr Wano said the brief was wide-ranging and included engagement with key agencies, the primary care sector, non-government organisations, kaupapa Māori providers, whānau, Pacific Peoples and people with lived experience.
“It is going to be critical that leadership is demonstrated at all levels and that this leadership and commitment is sustained over time. The whānau ora model is a great signpost to provide direction for us to consider.
“I will bring to the role energy, enthusiasm and drive. I bring a broad range of experiences to the role and I have a particular passion for grassroots kaupapa Māori services. I look forwarding to working alongside my fellow board members."
The other members of the Commission are Dr Julie Wharewera-Mika, Kevin Hague, Kelly Pope and Kendall Flutey.
The role of the Commission is to:
- provide independent scrutiny of the Government’s progress in improving New Zealand’s mental health and wellbeing
- promote collaboration between entities that contribute to mental health and wellbeing
- develop advice for the permanent Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission that will enable the permanent Commission to make swift progress once it has been established
The Commission is in its early stages with details to be finalised, however Mr Mulligan said the board and senior leadership will keep Tui Ora stakeholders informed as appropriate.
Further notes for media
Find further information about the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-dr-david-clark(external link)
For further details contact:
Tui Ora Board Chair Wayne Mulligan [email protected] or 027 472 5838
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Happy new year! We hope you had a good break, or are still enjoying the endless summer sunshine.
At the end of last year we added address auto completion to various forms and shopping carts. Address auto completion is powered by Google using data from many different providers around the world. This speeds up data entry for users, and encourages auto completion and use of post codes.
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On February 17th, at approximately 5am NZ time, we will be planning a 1 hour outage during which we are migrating our core web services over to Amazon Web Services data center in Sydney. We expect no down time to websites, but there will be a short duration at that time when you won't be able to edit your website via the CMS. Also, any orders that are received during that time, may be disrupted in some way, but you will receive email notifications ordinarily of orders and receipts.
You can now record a code for the location of products, this is great if you have a large list of products. You can also sort your shipping docket item lines into location order, to make picking items more efficient.
Form fields are now validated as they lose focus, rather than when the form is complete. This is a more user friendly way to help users fix data entry issues, and identify mandatory fields.
Email is provided free to users who are paying for a web hosting plan. Email is not provided free merely with a domain registration. We also have a email only hosting plan.
Some users have previously enjoyed a free email service on old account plans when they were not paying for any web hosting service. In February, we will be changing those legacy account rules to disable email where it was never intended for us to provide a service.
Please note that if you wish to have an email service prior to your website going live, or after your website hosting has been cancelled, or while you host your website elsewhere, you will need to pay for a specific email only web hosting plan. This email only hosting plan is only $7 a month or $70 a year, and it includes a free single placeholder web page if you want one, enough for a photo and few contact details.
If you require personalised training, please contact one of our consultants, who are based all over NZ. Many of our Auckland team can also provide over the phone training at a scheduled time.
We would encourage all customers to get at least one hour of training at the early stages of building their website, and one more review prior to going live, just to give your website that professional critique, and quick tidy up of the rough bits.
Training topics include:
How to use website builder and shopping cart
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How to optimise to get your website higher on google and other search engines
How to setup a facebook page, or other social media account
How to send newsletters
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Caching speeds up your computer, but it also causes confusion when viewing changes to your website. Every web master needs to become familiar with this concept. Almost a third of all our support tickets relate to mis understandings about caching. We can't change the nature of the internet, we only educate.
With the introduction of the international CDN hosting service, it's important that we highlight a few issues with regards to browser and proxy caching.
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Noticeably absent are letters from Scruggs’ brother-in-law, former U.S. Sen. Trent Lott; former Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore; and Scruggs’ friend and best-selling novelist John Grisham.
Scruggs began his legal career when William Winter recruited him into Winter’s law firm. Their relationship has been strong ever since, Winter said in his letter.
“I know how devoted he is to his wonderful family. I know of his loyalty and generosity to his friends.” Winter wrote, “I make these observations purely out of my genuine interest in and concern for a long-time friend who has made a grievous mistake. I hope that they will be considered appropriate and helpful.”
As a ninth-grader in Pascagoula, Scruggs forged a lifelong friendship with Khayat, who is from Moss Point. Khayat, in his letter, noted Scruggs’ unrecognized generosity towards a stranger, Johnny Williams.
Faced with a life-threatening illness, Williams was flown in Scruggs’ jet for help.
“Johnny, like many of the beneficiaries of Dick’s generosity, was a virtual stranger to him,” Khayat wrote.
“A man who is willing to help strangers is a man with depth and decency.”
Khayat closed his letter saying, “It is my belief that any time he spends being incarcerated is an absolute waste of a great deal of talent and ability. He has much to offer society and is a public-spirited person. Furthermore, it would appear to be a waste of taxpayers’ money. Punishment is relative to the individual. A man such as Dick has been amply punished by the loss of his profession and his public stature.”
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Serving w/steamed broccoli and rice. Even my kids love this–it’s #1 son’s fave.
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
- 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and hot pepper sauce. Mix well and place chicken in the bowl, turning to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Heat the sesame oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the brown sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the chicken parts and saute for 5 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Pour in marinade, add the water and bring to a boil.
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arguments debates, you don’t always have to keep talking to drive in your point either. State your side, the facts that support it, then shut up. Who knows, the opposing view might be something you hadn’t considered and you may learn a lot from it.
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Teens often want to express their individuality in their clothing, music, hobbies, and yes; their bedroom. So it should come as no surprise when your teen decides he or she wants to remodel their bedroom, add more decorative touches, and possibly change the entire color scheme and theme of the room. Whether they have a specific theme in mind or simply want to change the colors or décor, you can help them without spending a fortune. Simple changes like new bedding and lighting, painting the walls, or adding area rugs will make a big difference in your teen’s bedroom.
Choosing a Theme
One of the most popular ways to remodel and decorate a teen’s bedroom is by incorporating a theme. Many teens want to use their own hobbies, ports, or other activities to help with the theme such as a teen boy who is into sports and likes on team’s colors specifically. Another popular option recently is the Paris themed bedroom for teen girls. The Paris Theme is pretty and sophisticates and depicts the streets and cafes of Paris, France. For this theme, the main colors will be cream and black, with a little pink added in. Vintage-style photographs of Paris on the walls, with a lamp or sculpture of the Eiffel tower, and a chandelier help bring a Paris themed room together.
Add Some Color
Another important aspect of remodeling your teen’s bedroom is by adding or changing the colors. This can be as simple as buying new bedding or lamp shades or choosing different decorative items. You can also go elaborate as changing the carpets or covering them with colorful area rugs, and re-painting the walls a brand new color. Just a little bit of color goes a long way in remodeling a teen’s bedroom, and many changes like rugs and window treatments won’t cost a fortune to transform your teen’s bedroom into a space they want to spend time.
Don’t underestimate the power of function in a bedroom along with changing the style and décor. Small changes that won’t cut into your bedroom will make your teen happier and give you more to work as far as the color scheme or style. For example, if your teen lacks storage, choose large wall shelves or a bookshelf in their room for not only placing books, but old toys or collectibles, decorative accessories, and anything else they want on display. Adding a nice desk and chair for doing homework and somewhere to use their computer isn’t just a good idea but will encourage your teen to do work and study. It can be distracting doing homework kin common rooms of your home, so if they have their own desk, they will be more inclined to get things done. | <urn:uuid:46a0d4b0-2ff2-46c9-be6e-feddfb47e0a3> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.remodelingcentral.com/blog/2013/06/21/teen-bedroom-remodeling-tips | 2020-09-29T07:08:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401632671.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200929060555-20200929090555-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.938953 | 566 |
Pioneer Museum Sheep Shearing Day — A Wonderful Woolly Day!
text & images courtesy Pioneer Museum, Lander
On the prettiest day of the spring so far, over 300 people came out to Lander’s Pioneer Museum to celebrate the history and heritage of the sheep industry in Fremont County and have fun.
It was the third annual Sheep Shearing Day, which has been a popular spring event at the museum. Designed to recognize the long history of the sheep industry in the area, there were shearing demonstrations, crafts for kids, a petting zoo, horseback rides and talks on the history of sheep. Sponsored by the Lander and Riverton McDonalds, it was the first Kids Exploration program of the summer.
A new addition this year were lamb burgers grilled up by the Fremont County Pioneer Association. The lamb was provided by the Wyoming Wool Growers Association (WWGA), and was a huge hit with people.
Amy Hendricks of the WWGA said one of their missions was to get people more aware of how important the sheep industry still is to Wyoming’s economy. The fresh lamb is just one product produced in the state by the industry.
John Farr of Encampment did several talks on the history of the sheep business from the time of Christ to the present. “What a wonderful event,” he said. “It’s a great way to get young people involved in our history.”
According to Museum Curator Randy Wise, Sheep Shearing Day will be back. “We are always adding new things and making it a bigger, better event.” Wise said that there are many events throughout the summer at the museum, from Treks and Speakers to kids exploration programs. Two upcoming events for kids are Kids Gold Panning Day May 11, and Pioneer Arts and Crafts June 10.
Call the museum to sign up (space in the two kid’s program is limited) or check the museum website www.fremontcountymuseums.com for more information.
The 2015 Lander Brewfest will be held on Friday June 12th from 5-9pm and Saturday June 13th from 2-7pm in the Lander City Park, 405 Fremont Street. Tickets and more information about the breweries and program are available at www.landerbrewfest.com. The early-bird ticket rates are $25 for a one-day pass and $45 for a full weekend pass. Tickets can also be purchased day-of for $30/$50, giving 21+ age adults unlimited access to over 70 beers from our 25+ breweries that are coming from Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Colorado.
“We are excited to be moving Brewfest back to City Park,” said Rose Burke, Event Coordinator of the Lander Chamber of Commerce. “In addition to the centralized and sheltered location, this year’s event will include vibrant music, excellent food, and interactive games such as Beer Trivia and the Lawn Game Olympics.” Burke adds, “And the event is open to all ages, so kids and non-drinkers are welcome for free.” Please note: as an all-ages event, Lander Brewfest coordinators require all minors be accompanied by an adult and to please leave pets at home.
Burke noted that this year’s event gives regional craft brewers an opportunity to shine and has added new programs such as “Brewer’s Corner Classes” and “You Be the Beer Judge” sessions where participants can learn more about craft beer. “Our craft brewers are really artists that create some of the best beer in the country. They have a lot to share about their trade and have a vested interest in educating beer connoisseurs,” she added. “Hopefully, we all leave Brewfest with a better appreciation of who is making good beer and continue supporting these small businesses by demanding these products at local bar taps and on supermarket shelves.”
In addition to new programming, the 2015 Lander Brewfest will feature excellent live music. Friday night Spirit Family Reunion will close out the evening with foot stompin’ new-grass-blue-grass, hailing from from Brooklyn, New York. Saturday Jackson’s Chanman Roots Band will kick off the day with root jams and Eugene, Oregon’s Sol Seed will rock out the evening with an eclectic reggae and root vibe.
Lander Brewfest is also hosting Wyoming.com “Golf with the Brewers” 9-hole scramble at the Lander Golf Club, Saturday June 13th from 9am-12pm. “We have 30 of our brewers signed up and most of them are bringing some of their brews to share,” said Burke. “It should be a fun opportunity to play golf, talk with the brewers, and play golf.” Tickets are $30, available online.
Brewfest is partnering Saturday’s events with the Fremont Area Road Tour, a road bike race for all ages, levels, and distances beginning and ending at Lander City Park. June 1st is the deadline to register for the “Bike and Brew” packages: www.landercyclingevents.org.
The 2015 Lander Brewfest is presented by Fremont Toyota and sixteen additional partnering sponsors and organizations. Please thank these businesses by supporting them with your patronage.
For more information or to volunteer contact Rose Burke, Event Coordinator, Lander Chamber of Commerce: [email protected], 307-332-3892. Press release from Wind River Visitor Council
SINKS CANYON ROUGH & TUMBLE TRAIL RACES SATURDAY, JUNE 6
The Lander Running Club is excited to announce the first ever Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races to be held this Saturday, June 6th! The race will be held in the spectacular Sinks Canyon on the Shoshone National Forest, starting and finishing in Bruce’s Parking Area.
“With two race distances of 4 and 11 miles, the runs promise to challenge runners of all inclinations and abilities; both include hill climbs, swooping smooth singletrack, and technical running,” said Evan Reimondo, co-founder and coach of the LRC. “These runs feature new, world class trails in the foothills of the Wind River range, and we truly believe they will become classic trail races.” said Amber Wilson, also co-Founder and coach of the running club.
The Lander Running Club was founded in December of 2013 by Evan Reimondo and Amber Wilson shortly after they transplanted to Lander following their graduate studies at NAU in Flagstaff, AZ where they both enjoyed the sense of community, encouragement, and friendship that came with participation in the local running club there – Team Run Flagstaff. “This was an attempt to bring that sense of running community with us to Wyoming, and we’re very excited to see it growing and becoming pretty successful,” said Amber.
The Lander Running Club hosts a weekly track workout on Wednesday nights and group trail runs on Saturdays along with a growing series of races year-round. Membership in LRC is free and open to the community. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. For more information about the Lander Running Club or to sign up for the group’s once-weekly newsletters detailing weekly group runs and upcoming running events, visit landerrunning.blogspot.com, visit and “like” LRC on Facebook at facebook.com/landerrunning or email Evan and Amber and [email protected].
Race day registration starts Saturday, June 6th at 7am in Bruce’s parking area.
11-mile race briefing: 7:45
11-mile start: 8:00
4-mile race briefing: 8:15
4-mile start: 8:30
The Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races have permit approval from the Shoshone National Forest, and are sanctioned by the USATF.
— from Coach Amber Lynn Wilson, Press Release from Wind River Visitor Council
DUBOIS MUSEUM PRESENTS WYOMING COMMUNITY BANK SPEAKERS SERIES — BEAR SPRAY 101 JUNE 11
“Bear Spray 101 How to avoid bear encounters, the proper use of bear spray and how to defend yourself during an attack,” Fourth program in the Wyoming Community Bank Speaker’s series at the Dubois Museum in the Dennison Lodge June 11, at 7 p.m.
Bear Spray 101: How to avoid bear encounters, the proper use of bear spray and how to defend yourself during an attack.
A program on Bear Spray 101 will be presented June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Dennison Lodge in Dubois. The program is the Fourth in the Wyoming Community Bank Speakers Series at the museum. The series will feature speakers and programs on the area’s culture and history at all three county museums throughout the summer and fall. The programs are free and open to the public.
The program, led by Brain DeBolt, the Large Carnivore Conflict Coordinator with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
The next speaker through the Dubois Museum will be at the Dennison Lodge July 9, 7 p.m. and will be a program by Mark Thompson sharing his story of life in the Dunoir Valley. This will also be a great opportunity for others to share their stories of Dubois in the past.
For more information call the museum at 307-455-2284, on Facebook at: Dubois Museum & Wind River Historical Center
DUBOIS MUSEUM PRESENTS WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL TREK SERIES JUNE 13 — “Byrd Draw Explorations”
First program in the Wind River Visitors Council Trek Series at the Dubois Museum Saturday, June 13 at 8:30 am.
Bruce Thompson and Sally Wulbrecht will lead the trek. The trek will investigate what the rocks, plants and animal tracks have to tell us about life in the badlands canyon. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and dress for hiking on rocky trails. The trek is free and open to the public. Meet at the Dubois Museum at 8:30am. Please call the Dubois Museum 455-2284 to register for the program.
This program is the First in the Wind River Visitors Council Trek Series at the museum. This series will feature treks on the area’s culture and history at all three county museums throughout the summer and fall.
The next activity will be a Wind River Visitors Council Trek Series through the Dubois Museum on Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to the Torrey Basin Petroglyphs, Limit of 12 people so call now to reserve your spot.
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Both postures are dumb.
Karachi (soon followed by Pakistan) went on the path of self-destruction when it could have been the next Hong Kong and Dubai combined.
That was done by the vile dictator Zia setting up the murderous MQM, instigating religious intolerance, terrorism and ethnic strife that was rare in Pakistan in the 1970s.
It is silly of Obama and the US lawmakers to ask Pakistan to decide their policies based on US security concerns when the US blows off Pakistan's security concerns. Ignoring Kashmir is one of the worst moves Obama made (not that previous presidents did anything on that topic).
It is also dumb of Pakistan to expect to remain a basket case economy, torn by strife and domestic issues, and be surprised the US did not take it into consideration in killing the repulsive killer Osama Bin Laden.
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GREENVILLE — East Carolina downed Western Carolina 12-6 on Sunday and earned a share of the Keith LeClair Classic title.
Utah (5-5) defeated Wright State 12-8 in the first game Sunday to leave both of those teams with 2-1 records for the event.
ECU (8-4) beat Utah and lost to Wright State (4-4) to go 2-1 as well. Head-to-head results did not resolve the tie among the 2-1 clubs.
Western Carolina went 0-3 for the weekend and slipped to 5-5.
A 3-run homer by Thomas Francisco and a 2-run dinger by Jake Washer accounted for a 5-run third inning against the Catamounts and gave the Pirates a 6-1 lead.
ECU had taken a 1-0 lead in the second when Bryant Packard scored on a ground out by Turner Brown. Packard had led off the inning with a double down the right field line and moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by Ryder Giles.
Packard also opened the fifth with a double and scored on a single by Brady Lloyd for a 7-2 lead.
Daylan Nanny’s 3-run homer was the big blow as Western closed within 7-6 with four runs in the sixth.
Packard’s single started the seventh for the Pirates and was the only hit in a 3-run frame for ECU. The Pirates added two runs in the eighth after a one-out triple by Spencer Brickhouse. Packard had an RBI single and later scored on a wild pitch.
Packard went 4-for-5 and scored four runs. Brickhouse was 3-for-3 and drew two walks. Alec Burleson was 2-for-3 with a double.
Tyler Smith (1-0) pitched five innings for the win. He allowed nine hits and five earned runs while striking out two without a walk. Sam Lanier pitched one inning and was charged with Western’s last run. Lanier yielded two hits and struck out two.
Jake Kuchmaner tossed two scoreless innings before Zach Bridges came on for the ninth, inducing a double play to end the game.
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Policies and Terms
Policies Terms & Conditions
These are our policies and procedures for Barking up the Right Tree’s Pet Sitting Service. We continue to strive for open communication. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
- You can schedule, change or cancel services four ways:
- Log in to your existing profile in our scheduling software. BarkingUptheRightTree
- If you need your username or password reset, just let us know, but please do not create a new profile if you’ve used our services before.
- Text Us! Our text only line is (404) 860-2922. Send us a message and we’ll book your services for you and email your confirmation.
- Email us! Send us an email to [email protected] and we’ll book your services for you and email your confirmation.
- Call us! Call (404) 303-0314 and we’ll book your services for you and email your confirmation.
- Log in to your existing profile in our scheduling software. BarkingUptheRightTree
Please do NOT schedule any services, changes or cancellations directly with your Pet Sitter in order to ensure accuracy and service fulfillment.
- Non-holiday –
- Visits cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the rate of one visit. Visits cancelled with at least 24 hours notice will result in a credit applied to future pet sitting visits. No refunds will be given.
- Overnight Visits-you must provide a 7 day notice from the start of the appointment to cancel any or all overnight visits. No credits or refunds will be give if overnights are cancelled after the 7 day notice period from the start of the appointment.
- Holidays –
- All reservations over the holiday periods require a 7 day cancellation notice prior to the start of service. No credits or refunds will be given if visits are cancelled within an appointment without a 7 day notice from the start of that appointment.
- Holiday Overnight Visits – you must provide a 3 week notice from the start of the appointment to cancel any or all overnight visits. No credits or refunds will be given if overnights are cancelled during holiday periods.
- Credits given as a result of cancelling with required notice will be held on account for 6 months. After 6 months, the credit will no longer be available.
- Barking Up the Right Tree accepts Visa and MasterCard for payment.
- Non-Holiday Appointments will be charged 3 days prior to the start of services.
- Holiday Appointments will be charged 2 weeks prior to the start of services.
- If any appointment is extended after the appointment has already begun, the Visa or MasterCard on file will be charged at the time visits are added.
- Please do not pay Pet Sitters directly for services. All payments should be paid directly to Barking Up the Right Tree
- Although not required, if you wish to tip the Pet Sitter, please write a separate check in the Pet Sitter’s name or leave cash for your Sitter. Gratuity can also be charged within the appointment and added to the charged total at the time of scheduling.
- A $25.00 late fee may be added to your invoice for late payments.
- Credit cards will be charged automatically for future appointments booked, 3 days prior to the start of services.
Surcharge and Extra Fees Policies
- A last-minute booking surcharge of $10 will apply for all same-day service requests.
- A holiday surcharge of time-and-a-half will apply for visits made on the following holidays: New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
- Days around major holidays will add a surcharge of $5 per visit. These days will vary from year to year but generally include the heavy travel weekends and days surrounding a major holiday.
- Barking Up the Right Tree reserves the right to charge at $25.00 per half hour or any portion thereof, for additional time spent over a 30-minute visit that is necessary for the care of Client’s pet(s) and home. This includes service and time for the following, but not limited to: all veterinary trips; pet illness; excessive clean-up resulting from pet incontinence, accidents or frequent vomiting; complications administering medications; obtaining pet food, medication or supplies; wait time for emergency home repair; search for pet(s) that escaped confinement or leash.
- Client is responsible for all expenses incurred such as purchasing supplies or pet food or veterinary bills accrued in their absence and must reimburse Barking Up the Right Tree upon return.
Access to Home
- Alarm Policy: We must have the alarm codes, password, and alarm company name and phone number in our secure online reservation system. If we do not have this information in our system, we will not be responsible for any false alarms. Alarms must be in good working condition with no numbers sticking or not working properly.
- If alarm information is changes at any time, it is the Client’s responsibility to update the information directly in the online profile or to contact the Barking Up the Right Tree office with the information. It is not enough just to inform the Pet Sitter.
- Key Policy: We require TWO working keys to your house, NO EXCEPTIONS. Keys must be provided at time of initial meet & greet. If two copies are not provided, Barking Up the Right Tree will make a copy of the key and a $10 charge will be charged to the Client. If you live in a gated community, you must provide a gate card, remote or appropriate access codes. We will not access your apartment/condo via a leasing office or by following someone through the gate.
- NO KEYS will be mailed by regular mail, hidden outside or locked in homes on last visits. Should keys become unusable, the lock malfunction, Client fails to leave a key or for any other reasons beyond Pet Sitter’s control, Barking Up the Right Tree and Pet Sitters have authorization to employ the services of a locksmith to gain entry to a Client’s home on Client’s behalf. Client will be responsible for all expenses incurred and will reimburse Barking Up the Right Tree with the credit card on file.
- Keys may be left with a full-time concierge, however, the length of visit will be affected by the amount of time it takes for the concierge to provide the Pet Sitter with access to the home.
- If account is inactive for longer than one year, Barking Up the Right Tree may destroy all keys and entry devices associated with that account.
- It is the Client’s responsibility to provide reasonable parking options/access for Pet Sitters to provide services. In instances where parking is unavailable on or near property, Barking Up the Right Tree reserves the right to charge for additional time and cost of paid parking required to secure parking and walk to the Client property.
- Keys will be kept on file for future services. A $15 service charge will be added for keys to be dropped off at the end of services or picked up for subsequent appointments. Or, Clients may drop off and pick up keys at the Barking Up the Right Tree office location.
- NOTE: We do not disclose your information to any third party unless we have received your approval. Only the Pet Sitter providing your service and the office has access to your information. Your privacy and the protection of your information is extremely important to us and we take all aspects of this very seriously.
- Although all reasonable efforts will be made to provide the agreed upon services, inclement weather (e.g., snow or ice), national emergencies, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond our control may delay or prevent Pet Sitter’s visit(s). In such a case, Client and/or the emergency contact person will be notified so that other arrangements can be made, if necessary.
- To ensure the safety of our Pet Sitters and of the community, we initiate our Inclement Weather Plan when localities close schools due to potentially dangerous weather conditions. When initiated, we announce our Inclement Weather Plan for that day and specific weather concern on our FaceBook page and via email. During inclement weather situations, our midday dog walking services may be canceled and our pet sitting service schedules may be altered.
- We ask that all Clients provide us with an inclement weather emergency contact that can care for your pets in the event we cannot access your home. Your emergency contact should be able to walk to your home and have working keys for entry. All visits that are canceled as a result of inclement weather are credited to your account for use toward future services.
- We also ask that you consider your Pet Sitter’s safety by clearing steps and walkways of ice, snow and debris as well as designating a neighbor to do so when you are traveling. Please also note that your sitter is empowered to shorten exercise time during heavy rainfall and lightning and/or thunderstorms or extreme heat. In such cases, exercise time will be replaced with indoor playtime and TLC.
- It is a Client’s responsibility to update their client information including emergency contact information and pet details including veterinarian information and feeding instructions. Pet Sitters will follow these detailed instructions to provide the best care to your pets.
- If you need your username or password reset, please let us know. Do not create a brand new profile.
Emergency Care Policy
- In the event of pet illness or other medical emergency and specified vet is unavailable, pets will be taken to closest vet or Georgia Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care. Client understands and agrees that attempts will be made to contact them in case of emergency and if Client is unreachable, Pet Sitter has permission to authorize any care that the vet deems necessary for pet’s health, safety and survival. Client agrees to reimburse Barking Up the Right Tree for any additional fees and all costs relating to vet care during their absence, which may include x-rays, blood work, surgery and/or other expensive procedures, as well as an emergency medical transport fee of $35.00.
- Client also needs to have a credit card on file with their veterinary clinic and make sure the emergency contact is aware they are able to make decisions with the Client’s home and pet care in the Client’s absence.
Other Terms & Conditions
- For the safety of your pet and others, pets must have current vaccinations. Should Pet Sitter be bitten or otherwise exposed to any disease or ailment received from Client’s animal which has not been properly vaccinated, it will be the Client’s responsibility to pay all costs and damages incurred by the victim.
- Due to the extreme unpredictability of animals, Barking Up the Right Tree and Pet Sitters cannot be held responsible for any unusual mishaps (i.e., pet’s refusal to take medication, escaping from the yard, biting, eating or destroying household items, damage to inside/outside of home, personal injury/accidental death). If Client requests pet(s) to have outside access, Client releases Barking Up the Right Tree and Pet Sitters from all liability for loss, injury or death to pet(s). Client is liable for injury or damage to Third Parties.
- Client authorizes Barking Up the Right Tree and Pet Sitters to take photos of Client’s pet for their file and for business website. All photos taken are the property of Barking Up the Right Tree.
- Visit times are approximate and subject to change based on the needs of all pets under Pet Sitter’s care. Pet Sitter is entrusted to use best judgment in caring for pet(s) and home, in the event of an emergency situation, inclement weather or natural disaster. Barking Up the Right Tree and Pet Sitters will be held harmless for consequences related to such decisions.
- In the event of injury or illness of your Pet Sitter, or other emergency circumstances where duties are unable to be performed, Client authorizes Barking Up the Right Tree to arrange for a back-up sitter to take over duties as outlined in this agreement. The alternate sitter will use the 2nd key to perform the pet care.
- For the protection of our Pet Sitters, Client’s may not attempt to hire a Barking Up the Right Tree Pet Sitter independently. Our Pet Sitters sign a binding agreement and are not permitted to work with anyone who has been a Client of Barking Up the Right Tree for 2 years beyond their contract termination date.
Cancellation of Agreement
- Barking Up the Right Tree reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time before or during its term if Pet Sitter determines that Client’s pet poses a danger to the health or safety of herself/himself or others. If concerns prohibit Pet Sitter from caring for pet, Client authorizes pet to be placed in a kennel with all charges to be charged to Client.
Barking Up the Right Tree and Pet Sitters agree to provide the services stated in this agreement in a reliable, caring and trustworthy manner. In consideration of these services, the Client expressly waives and relinquishes any and all claims against Barking Up the Right Tree except those arising from negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Barking Up the Right Tree or Pet Sitters. | <urn:uuid:8745eb70-516e-4bbe-82ac-838ea7ac067d> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://burtpetsitters.com/policies/ | 2020-09-29T08:34:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401632671.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200929060555-20200929090555-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.907023 | 2,830 |
The Value of Basic Research
People’s appreciation of game-changing new technologies frequently ignores the long, often twisting path that transforms an idea from fundamental discovery to practical application. Those who pay for the national research agenda may not always be aware of the early and fundamental work that makes today’s technologies possible. For example, it was basic research presented in a then-obscure scientific paper by Albert Einstein in 1917 that ultimately translated into the invention of laser technology four decades later. The development of similarly groundbreaking technologies that promise to transform and improve our lives hinges on our investments in fundamental, curiosity-driven research today.
But basic science has long been under fire. Between 1975 and 1987, the “Golden Fleece Award” was established and bestowed upon projects they deemed “the biggest, most ridiculous or most ironic example of government spending or waste.” Often, the “winners” were Federally funded scientific research projects taken out of context and cited without explanation.
For instance, Golden Fleece Awards were given to:
- Federal grants awarded to scientists seeking to determine why rats, monkeys, and humans clench their jaws.
- A Government study on alcohol and aggression in fish and rats.
- A Government-sponsored project to investigate the mating habits of the screwworm, an agricultural pest.
It was easy to call out these examples based on title alone. But, in an ironic (yet predictable) twist, each of these projects ultimately resulted in important and useful discoveries.
- The jaw-clenching research helped NASA and the Navy address problems associated with confining humans to small spaces for extended periods in space and underwater.
- Examining the effects of alcohol on aggression in fish and rats led to scientific insights about how alcohol affects people.
- Understanding the mating habits of the screwworm led to the ultimate eradication of the pest through the use of sterile insects, saving the U.S. cattle industry approximately $20 billion.
The heyday of the Golden Fleece Award has passed, but misunderstanding of the value of basic research and its ties to valuable applications, products, and knowledge survives today.
This is particularly true in the area of social science, where discoveries are often less tangible and developed though unexpected paths. Game theory, for example, had its roots in an analysis of gambling behaviors in 1713. Subsequent work supported by the Federal Government generated far-reaching applications that have profoundly influenced predictions about economics, human behavior, and biological systems. Basic research on game theory enabled the Federal Communications Commission to design complex auctions of the Nation’s telecommunications spectrum, netting tens of billions of dollars to the U.S. treasury.
These examples underscore one of the most exciting features of scientific research: the process of exploring the natural world in pursuit of fundamental understandings can often deliver surprising new insights. Sometimes knowledge contributes to our understanding of the world around us; other findings may lead to practical applications now, or many years in the future. One of the hallmarks of science is that the path to knowledge is often indirect, and that in addition to rigorous investigation, discovery is often shaped by serendipity, human curiosity, and sometimes even heroism.
That’s why President Obama has staunchly supported both curiosity-driven and mission-oriented research investments across his Administration, including $146 billion for R&D overall in his proposed FY 2016 Budget — an $8 billion or 6 percent increase from 2015 enacted levels. The Administration is alsospeaking out against efforts to gut funding for Earth science research and the social sciences, and is similarly opposed to placing increased administrative burdens on scientific agencies that fund the kinds of fundamental research that keeps America on the cutting-edge.
The road to many of the next great scientific or technological advances will start with basic science. I encourage you to share your favorite examples of basic research that led to unexpected insights or game changing applications on social media using #BasicResearch
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I recently bought a Gen 1 controller, and after using the “as needed” scheduling, my first run went almost nine hours! I thought this was wrong, so I have been researching here to see maybe what I’ve been doing wrong, and read that accurate square footage really helps with the watering times, so I went out and measured each zone and reduced the square footage by almost 60% overall.
Now it wants to water for 10h, and more frequently!!!
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How to Use a Punnett Square to Demonstrate Incomplete Dominance
A Punnett square is a simple but powerful tool in genetic analysis. It is used to predict what all the possible genotypes are from a genetic cross. If the dominance and recessiveness of alleles are known, then Punnett squares can also be used to predict phenotype.
Dominant and Recessive Alleles
An understanding of dominance is necessary for using a Punnett square. A dominant allele is a copy of a gene that is always phenotypically expressed, even if only present in one copy. Variant copies of a gene are known as alleles, and not all alleles are equally powerful in terms of whether they can be seen in an individual. Recessive alleles are only phenotypically expressed in the absence of a dominant allele, that is when both copies of the allele are recessive.
To draw a basic Punnett square, draw a square, then draw one vertical line down the middle and one horizontal line through the middle to create two rows and two columns. This Punnett square can be used to analyze a single gene. On the top of the square the two alleles of one parent are written, for example A and a, one for each column. On the left side of the square the two alleles for the other parent are written, for example A and a, one for each row. In this example both parents are heterozygous. In the boxes inside the square, the genotypes of the offspring are written. The top left box will be AA, the bottom right box will be aa, and the other two boxes are both Aa. So the Punnett square reveals the genotypes of the offspring from this cross between two heterozygous parents: AA, Aa, and aa, in a 1:2:1 ratio.
Punnett squares can be used to predict genotypes for more than one trait. A Punnett square for two traits will have 16 boxes and a three trait Punnett square has 64 boxes.
We have seen how Punnett squares can predict the genotypes of offspring in a genetic cross with the above cross between two heterozygous parents, also called a single hybrid cross. A Punnett square can also predict the phenotypes of the offspring. Our single hybrid cross gave a 1:2:1 ratio of the genotypes AA:Aa:aa, and if A is dominant to a, we know the phenotypic ratio will be 3:1, three individuals with the dominant phenotype for every one individual with the recessive phenotype. This scenario holds true when the alleles A and a exhibit a simple dominant and recessive pattern of expression.
Not all alleles are simply dominant or recessive. Some display incomplete dominance, where the phenotype of a heterozygote is intermediate between the two homozygotes. A simple example of this is color in snapdragon flowers. Snapdragons that are homozygous for red flowers, RR crossed with snapdragons that are homozygous for white flowers, rr, will yield heterozygous Rr plants with pink flowers.
A Punnett square for a cross between two heterozygous snapdragons will predict the genotypes RR, Rr, and rr in a 1:2:1 ratio, and since these alleles display incomplete dominance, the phenotypes will be red, pink and white in a 1:2:1 ratio. The Punnett square demonstrates incomplete dominance by predicting the genotypes of the offspring. | <urn:uuid:2b1001d8-fd6f-403a-8b14-5d69c4f37736> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://education.seattlepi.com/use-punnett-square-demonstrate-incomplete-dominance-3967.html | 2020-09-29T07:47:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401632671.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200929060555-20200929090555-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.886438 | 735 |
Why be creative everyday?
In photography, to shoot the pain away.
When skies are Grey, to know that today will be a better day.
To assert control and autonomy over your own life.
To make visual images in your own image, with your own visual knife.
To not fight against fate
But rather to look at the world and say, “It is a great!”
To make art is to elate, and elevate your soul.
To make art, is to know that you can create your own world.
To me, we gotta make art to stay alive.
To me, we gotta make art to find hope and optimism in today, and tomorrow.
To me, we gotta be creative everyday. Which means, to CREATE everyday.
To create a photo everyday. To create a sketch everyday. To dance and sing everyday.
To make art in your own boring town, rather than travel on a fancy “vacay” to run away from the pain of everyday.
How to be more creative everyday?
Don’t just yourself. Don’t talk, just BUILD!
Build your own creative home online, by making your own photo blog. I use 1and1.com and WordPress.org. If that’s too hard, just use WordPress.com. Don’t be stuck in the social media prison (Facebook, Instagram) which are closed platforms, and anti open information and access (meaning people will not find your photos on your Instagram or Facebook through a Google search).
Secondly, PUBLISH more of your work! Even though your stuff is imperfect, that’s cool. Just make your own creative jewels, and share them with friends and family.
If your 1 piece of artwork (which includes pictures) can bring joy or smile to someone’s face, IT DESERVES TO BE SHARED.
So friend have confidence in yourself. Don’t care about perfection. We’re all gonna die anyways.
And like Heraclitus says, we are just children at the beach, building sand castles. The beauty of a sandcastle (our lives and our art) is that it will eventually flow back into the sea.
BE CREATIVE EVERYDAY,
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