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Benefits and money - where to get help and advice
There are lots of organisations that can give you help and advice around money and benefits. Some are specifically for carers while others can give advice to anyone.
Your local carers service
Get in touch with your local carers service and see if they can advise you about benefits and support you may be able to claim for. They may be able help you fill out the claim forms. They may also know of other local charities that could help you.
Find your local carer service
Other sources of advice
- Age UK Advice is a free, confidential phone service for older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals. Their team of expert advisers will give you information that is reliable and up-to-date.
- Carers UK is the UK's membership charity for carers. It offers advice, information and an online forum.
Childcare Choices is a website for parents across the UK about Government help with childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.
- Citizens Advice has information on benefits and tax credits, council tax and housing costs, national insurance, payment of benefits and problems with benefits, whatever your situation.
- Contact supports families with disabled children and can help with advice about benefits and tax credits.
- Gov.uk is the Government's information and advice site offering information on benefits, rights, entitlements, work, health and social care for people living in England and Wales.
- Gov.scot is the Government's information and advice site offering information on benefits, rights, entitlements, work, health and social care specifically for people living in Scotland.
- Macmillan Cancer Support has information on benefits and other financial support for people with cancer and their families. It also has advice if you are looking after someone with cancer.
- Mental Health and Money Advice offers UK-wide practical advice and support. It provides information for carers who may need to access support and money or benefits advice for themselves or for someone who is living with a mental health condition.
- NI Direct is the Government's information and advice site offering information on benefits, rights, entitlements, work, health and social care specifically for people living in Northern Ireland.
- Shelter provides expert housing advice including on rent and mortgages.
Step Change provides free, expert debt advice, no matter how large or small your debt problem is.
- The Pensions Advisory Service can help you with your workplace, personal and stakeholder pension schemes. It can offer support and information over the phone, via email or on a live webchat. You can also write to them if you prefer.
- Turn2us helps people in financial hardship gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services. It has information just for carers. The Turn2us online benefits calculator makes it easier to work out which benefits you might be able to claim, and how much you could get.
Tax help for older people
Tax Help for Older People offers free, independent, confidential expert advice for older people (approaching 60 and older) on low incomes. This could be you or the person you care for (you can ask for help on their behalf – you don’t need power of attorney to do this).
Call their helpline on 01308 488066 or email: firstname.lastname@example.org.
Support if money worries are affecting your relationships
If you find that money worries are putting a strain on your relationships there are organisations that can help.
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It is frequent that we are bombarded with statistics that tell us that the average square footage for a home these days is greatly increasing In 2006 that statistic was inflated to 2,349 sq feet for 2.61 people. We are also given a yearly figure as to home much raising children will be, $226,920 to be exact. We hear about the shrinking middle class & how people can no longer afford to live without dual incomes.
Yet during these trying financial times I have personally seen a resurgance of a sort of old school way of living. People are living off one income, they're buying used cars, they're shopping at thrift stores, & dare I say it, they're saving their money. People are changing their entire lives, whether by personal choice or due to unforseen circumstances & finding HUGE benefits from it. To me it comes down to one thing...expectations.
Yes, it is difficult to live on one income IF YOU HAVE UNREALISTIC EXPECATIONS. If straight out of college you expect to live in the same size home you lived in growing up, or drive the same quality cars your parents do, you probably can't live on one salary. It seems that much of Generation X doesn't understand that our parents worked their whole adult lives to afford their home & theircars & we have to too if we don't want to be swimming in debt. It is ludicrous to expect to afford the same as people 30+ years into the work force. By simply accepting a more humble, but equally charming home, you can afford more & stay out of debt. Same thing with cars, or clothes, or furniture, or gadgets.
983 square feeet for 3.87 people! Most families paid cash for all of their possessions; if they didn't have cash, they didn't buy the item. A large number of families lived with only one vehicle, either didn't have a television, & only had one. Washing machines were considered a luxury. A washing machine! How, in 60+ years have we gotten so skewed? Why do we now need so much stuff?
I'm certainly not saying that women need to be stay at home mothers, quite the opposite in fact. My point, whatever your goal maybe be--whether you want to stay at home, start your own business, become a freelance artist, or retire, is that it is attainable. You can most certainly live, rather comfortably, if you adjust your expectations, value the PEOPLE in your life ABOVE things, & if you save the money you have.
There is no way I would have survived the ticky-tacky-box life of the 1950s, but there are certainly lessons to be learned some of the lifestyle choices of that era. And I think that the it all comes down to a matter of perspective & expectations.
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By Caroline Yoshida-Butryn
Muslim students at Ryerson must continue to choose between prayer and class on Friday afternoons.
Members of the Muslim Students’ Association criticized the motion to discuss rescheduling Friday classes between 1 and 3 p.m. to accommodate Muslim student prayer at the Senate meeting last Tuesday.
The motion, put forth by third-year aerospace engineering student Salman Omer, was eventually withdrawn.
Jumu’ah, the Muslim prayer on Fridays, is the most important prayer of the week. It consists of a group prayer and sermon conducted by an imam shortly after noon.
For Muslim students with a conflict, their only course of action is to consult with professors on an individual basis each week and request time off from class for prayer. Omer’s motion would have helped Muslim’s get the time off to pray.
“I support the spirit of the motion,” said Senate member Samih Abdelgadir. “But I think that more research should have been done.” Abdelgadir, who is also a member of the MSA, said that Omer should have spoken with more students before presenting his motion at the meeting.
“This was never brought up to the MSA,” said Mohamed Malik, the group’s VP Communications. “It does not represent our point of view, and it wasn’t something we were lobbying for.” He said that a two-hour break is too long and “unnecessary.”
Omer is hoping to bring up the issue again at the next meeting in November after doing more research and consulting with the MSA.
“I should have consulted them. That was a mistake on my part,” Omer said, who hasn’t had to miss his Friday lab for prayer yet. “I believe in my motion, and now I need to see what the MSA has to say about it.”
Nora Loreto, president of the Ryerson Students’ Union, helped Omer draft the motion and was shocked at the negative response it received at the meeting.
“We acted on behalf of faculty and student concern and [Omer] was embarrassed and shot down by his fellow students,” she said. “It really ripped apart the student solidarity.”
Senate member Rebecca Rose supported the motion.
“This is something Muslim students have been requesting for quite some time already,” she said. “The current policy isn’t working and I don’t see any harm in looking at it and discussing solutions.”
Rose said the motion was attacked because of Loreto’s involvement in its composition.
“I think the infighting in the RSU has spilled into the Senate,” Rose said. “I believe it’s a personal beef against Nora.”
But Abdelgadir denies this.
“Why would I do that?” he said. “If it’s something that supports Muslims, I will stand with it 100 per cent, it’s just that it should have been done the right way.”
Loreto said “petty personal politics” were at play.
“I’m not sure what my involvement’s going to be,” she said about the future of the motion.
“But I’m not going to allow this petty infighting bring down everything that I try to do.”
Vice-provost students Dr. Zouheir Fawaz said that Ryerson’s current policy adequately addresses this issue already. But nonetheless he has contacted Omer, Rose and Whitfield for a meeting within the next few weeks to discuss the next steps and future of this motion. “We don’t want people to leave their religion at their doorsteps when they come to Ryerson,” he said. | <urn:uuid:ea0a9d3c-ba9b-467f-93f9-b8e382dd330f> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | https://theeyeopener.com/2007/10/muslim-students-divided-over-prayer-motion/ | 2017-08-24T03:09:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886126027.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20170824024147-20170824044147-00642.warc.gz | en | 0.979434 | 835 |
Pretty much hate mountain biking.
When you were a kid and you had a pogo stick, just jumping around on curbs was the jam. It’s amazing what extreme pogo sticking has come to these days:
Hope the trend continues and this will be the last generation of the sport in this direction.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Another Elan Repost - Black Women of the Old West
Here's another Elan interview I did with William Katz, an authority on African-Americans in the west who at the time had written extensively on the subject. The topic was fascinating to me because I had never known about these extraordinary people and they were rarely or barely depicted in the media and movies, and when we did see them, they were basically stereotypes or just flat characters. We never got true depictions of these pioneers and what they contributed to the west, so I set about to overhaul the myths and get at the truth.
"If you believe people have no history worth mentioning, it is easy to believe they have no humanity worth defending."
This profound quote, featured prominantly on historian and author William Loren Katz's website, explains a little why we as African-Americans have had to fight so hard to prove our contributions to this country. It seems the only time we ever hear about African-Americans in history is during Black History Month in February. But our presence in America dates back to pre-Columbus days, and since then we have been present for every major event and war chronicled about America. Yet, when we look in the history books, there is barely a mention of us as contributors, as soldiers, as inventors, as builders.
This is truly the case when it comes to narratives about the Old West. Books and films have romanticized the stories of white adventure seekers setting out for lands unknown, daring to tame the wild west and make their fortunes. But Black men and women were there also, right beside them, staking their own claims, building their own communities, taming the west and making it the place it is today. Not only did the Black pioneers have to fight hostile lands and natives, but they also had to endure the racism they thought they had escaped fleeing the South.
Diane Fletcher lived with the Kiowa Nation
Thankfully, someone cared enough to set the record straight, to tell the tale of these brave and courageous African-Americans. Mr. Katz has written over 40 books on Blacks in America, including Black Women of the West. Elan was fortunate enough to catch up with him to ask a few questions. The exchange is below.
As a secondary school teacher for fourteen years in New York public schools I had been appalled by the omission of African-Americans -- except as willing slaves -- and knew from the books I had read in my home that this was a gross lie. When I found that Africans were among the earliest explorers and pathfinders, I felt an obligation to see this story enter the American mainstream because the pioneers are pictured as the quintessential citizens, and they are always shown as lily-white. Black Pioneers had to ride across the pages of textbooks and movies the way they rode across the prairies and scaled the mountains.
I have written about a half a dozen books on Black western heroes, women and men, and it is hard to pick out specific ones.
James Beckwourth was an African-American who became a famous mountain man and trapper on a par with Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and Daniel Boone, but was dropped from the pages of history though he discovered a famous pass through the Sierra Nevada range that was crucial to gold-seekers travelling to California during the Gold Rush. He also became a chief of the Crow Indian nation. But in 1951, when Hollywood made the technicolor western "Tomahawk", Beckwourth was there, but he was played by Jack Oakie, a white actor. Everyone learned Beckwourth was important but not that he was a man of color.
Barney Ford a runaway slave reached Colorado where he built hotels and other commercial establishments, fought for civil rights and became one of the richest men in the West. But when he appeared in history books of Colorado a picture of a white man was inserted to represent him. These are two of many other examples.
How and why did Black women come to settle in the Old West during the 1800s?
African-American women and men moved with each migration to the frontier, often in large family and friendship groups from the southern states. This was particularly important in that these groups provided support for Black women, and also meant that they had a ready-made community when they settled down and did not have to wait for people with special skills as did white communities. Some African-American women did go west alone such as Elvira Conley, an ex-slave, who settled in Marshall, Kansas, a shoot-im-up railroad town. She opened a laundry and (wisely) made friends with two of her best customers, Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill. This is only one story I detail in Black Women of the Old West.
The relationship between people of African descent and Native American people is the vital third part of the American triangle, and my book Black Indians has opened a wide scholarly debate on the subject. They were allies, they intermarried and they were seen as deadly enemies by white colonists and governments. But they persisted, stood by one another and often developed their own alternative settlements beyond the European outposts that dotted the coastlines. It is an incredible story, too long to detail here, but well worth reading about and learning from.
Ute Kitty Cloud, wife of cow puncher
How did Black women survive the loneliness and oppressiveness of the West?
African-American women helped build homes, schools and churches and developed societies to help the indigent and ill in their communities. They built a social life that was quite strong and served them well in many places, particularly in all-Black towns of which the West had many. Oklahoma had more than thirty all-Black communities between 1890 and 1910, and women were the base of their power. They particularly focused on education so much so that in some Oklahoma towns the literacy rate for women between 16 and 40 was about 95% -- far greater than for white women in their communities. Once again this is a fascinating tale I go into in Black Women of the Old West.
Unidentified early Wyoming pioneer
Stagecoach Mary was a rootin'-tootin', gun-tottin' six-foot two-hundred pound woman who would not let anyone mess with her. In her sixties, she drove a stage-coach and delivered the U.S. mail in Missoula, Montana where the temperature in winter was always below freezing. She also ran a laundry, and one story goes dealt harshly with a white man who refused to pay his bill -- she knocked him out with a right cross to the jaw.
Cathy Williams did join the U.S. Army after the Civil War in 1866 as William Cathy and served for two years, did what was required and was only discovered when she had to report to the base hospital for an injury in 1868. Then she was discharged, but few had a bad word to say about her as a soldier. More is still coming out about this daring woman, so stay tuned to the internet.
Eula Rose, early pioneer woman
At the end of each of my books I include a bibliography of other sources readers can use to trace specific individuals or movements that interest them. I began writing on this subject in the 1960s, but now others also have brought a great of information on the subject. It should become material for Hollywood movies, but let us see if this happens.
To read more information about William Loren Katz's books, visit his website at http://www.williamlkatz.com/
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Reiki is said to help release physical, emotional and mental blockages. A real holistic experience. But it is MUCH more than that.
New Years resolutions? Some ideas for re-shaping, re-thinking and “re-shuffling” your life.
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Trick or Treat - Family Night!
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About the Event
It's time to find your spookiest fancy dress for you and your furry friend, and make your way to The Dog's Breakfast Cafe for a night of dog Tricks and Treats!
A treasure hunt of terrifying treats will be scattered around the venue!
Gourmet hotdogs with vegan and gluten free options available all night, PLUS one lucky person will take home a 6 WEEK TRICK TRAINING COURSE with our fabulous dog trainer, Alex Tippett. Every gourmet hotdog purchased gets you a ticket in our ghostly give-away.
Bring your dog and show us your best tricks! Dress up if that's your fancy. This family friendly event begins at 5.30pm!
The American Bulldog
Frankie style sausage, shredded cheese, tomato sauce & mustard $8
The Chinese Crested
Honey BBQ sausage, Asian slaw and sweet chilli sauce $8
The Aussie Shepherd
Angus beef sausage, caramelised onion, cheese and tomato sauce $10
The German Spitz
Bratwurst, pickled red cabbage, German mayo $12
*Make any hotdog vegetarian for no extra charge!
Plus a selection of thickshakes, cold-pressed juices, cans, barista crafted coffee and hot chocolates.
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How Has Talent Acquisition Been Affected By Social Media?
Published on June 6th, 2023
The world we live in today is one that is governed by social media. Various social media platforms have become part of our daily lives, and more and more of us are beginning to spend a significant amount of time on these platforms. As a result, employers and recruiters have taken advantage of the significant number of people that use social media platforms to find potential employees. The use of social media in talent acquisition has undoubtedly helped recruiters to find the right people for the job more easily, but how has it affected talent acquisition?
Social media platforms’ main purpose is the gathering of user data to enable targeted advertising. This advertising tactic has been adopted by many organizations to enhance their recruitment process. Recruiters can collect data on users’ demographics, education, and job experience to display targeted job adverts to potential employees. The benefit of targeted advertising is that it is more likely to reach relevant people, which saves recruiters and organizations a considerable amount of time and money.
Improves Employer Branding
Building an employer brand has become an essential part of attracting top talent to organizations. Social media platforms help organizations create, shape, and promote their employer brand more effectively. Organizations can use social media to showcase their company culture, job openings, and the employee experience. This tactic has helped attract top talents who align with the organization's values and culture, meaning that more top talents are likely to apply for job roles.
Recruiters used to have to rely solely on resumes and cover letters to assess potential employees. However, social media has provided recruiters with an additional opportunity to investigate candidates through their social media profiles. Social media allows recruiters to learn about an applicant's work experience, employment history, and job fit more effectively. They can also find out more about their personal interests, skills, and strengths that may not have been evident in their resume. This additional information can help recruiters make better hiring decisions.
Social media platforms are not restricted to one location, and that means recruiters and organizations can search for potential candidates globally. This has resulted in a more diverse pool of candidates applying for job roles. Recruiters can use social media platforms like LinkedIn to search for profiles with specified keywords, experience level, and location. This tactic has helped organizations fill roles that would have otherwise been challenging to fill due to a lack of qualified candidates.
How EasySource can add to it?
EasySource revolutionizes the way recruiters find top talent by offering a fully automated talent-sourcing tool. By utilizing cutting-edge AI technology, EasySource simplifies the process of building a robust talent pipeline with just a few clicks. Recruiters can easily narrow down their search using AI-based filters including location, skills, education, experience, and US work authorization, making it incredibly convenient to find relevant candidates.
Moreover, EasySource goes beyond traditional talent-sourcing tools by integrating ChatGPT and Generative AI. This powerful combination enables recruiters to send hyper-personalized messages to potential candidates across various platforms, all while benefiting from automation. With EasySource, recruiters can amplify their LinkedIn searches and effortlessly discover and engage with prospective candidates, eliminating the tedious task of sifting through countless resumes in search of exceptional talent.
Social media has changed talent acquisition immensely. It allows recruiters and organizations to connect with potential employees on a new level. The use of social media has helped organizations attract top talents, manage their employer brand, save money and time, and make better hiring decisions. As social media continues to play an essential role in our lives, employers and recruiters must adjust their recruitment process to ensure they are not left behind. The future of talent acquisition is in social media, and employers and recruiters must embrace this change to stay on track.
Radhika Sarraf is a content specialist and a woman of many passions who currently works at HireQuotient, a leading recruitment SaaS company. She is a versatile writer with experience in creating compelling articles, blogs, social media posts, and marketing collaterals.
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Bringing a second major league sports team into Utah always seemed like an...Read More
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Champions of Healing and Hope
By Utah Business Editors | Photography by Brandon Flint
October 8, 2013
With rare exception, patients are not happy about engaging with the healthcare system. They are often frightened—of procedures, of potential outcomes, of the expense—and they are often confused, set loose in a place where they are unfamiliar with the jargon and rules. Our Healthcare Heroes go above and beyond to alleviate fear and confusion, to reduce expense and to focus on best outcomes. These heroes are pioneering new treatments and processes, providing compassionate care and honing in on best practices. And some are simply there at the bedside, willing to hold a patient’s hand and listen. Please join us as we pay tribute to these inspiring Healthcare Heroes.
Dr. Randall Burt
Senior Director of Prevention and Outreach/Professor
Huntsman Cancer Institute/Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology
Dr. Randall Burt has played a major role in the establishment and continuity of the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) since its founding in 1999—and although he’s planning on retiring later this year, his service has forever changed the medical world.
Mary Beckerle, CEO and director of HCI, says Burt is an internationally renowned figure in gastroenterology and cancer genetics. During his time at HCI, Burt helped to create the paradigm in which colon cancer initiation and development is viewed, obtained the genetic resources needed to fight it, and established the clinical practice guidelines physicians use to treat patients.
“Dr. Burt developed a high-risk registry to enable genetic studies and allow precise tracking of patients for cancer prevention,” Beckerle says. “[He] used this registry to recruit, characterize and manage data on families with increased colon cancer risk. He [established] our understanding that adenomatous polyps are precursors in the development of colorectal cancer and that genetic changes lead to the disease.”
Because of this, colon cancer screening and prevention efforts in the large Utah kindred studied by Burt have led to an 87 percent decrease in attributable colon cancer incidence.
Dr. David A. Burton
Executive Chairman of the Board
Dr. David Burton’s career has focused not only on healing patients, but also on healing healthcare.
His early career included a residency at Harvard, a two-year tour of duty with the U.S. Army Surgeon General’s Office, and nine years as president of a single-specialty practice of emergency physicians. In 1982, he joined the senior management team at Intermountain Healthcare and became the founding CEO of Intermountain’s managed-care division, which is today known as SelectHealth and provides coverage to more than 500,000 people.
Burton was one of the architects of Intermountain’s clinical integration strategies, which uses data to bring about changes in how physicians provide care, in an effort to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. He also helped bring about changes in management structures to coincide with Intermountain’s new standardized care practices.
Intermountain quickly began to see improvements and has been recognized multiple times as the nation’s No.1 integrated health system, based on efficiency, communication, cost and quality of care. “Times of turbulence represent times of opportunity,” Burton says.
Burton retired in 2008 after 27 years at Intermountain, but came out of retirement to chair the board of Health Catalyst, a startup company that helps hospitals and clinics manage and evaluate their data to improve care and reduce costs. He helped translate the successes he’d had at Intermountain into a system that could be adapted to help both large and small healthcare providers improve efficiency and outcomes.
“Dr. Burton is one of the most gifted, articulate and intelligent persons I have ever met,” says Steven C. Barlow, co-founder and former CEO of Health Catalyst. “His contributions to this community and industry are vast and far reaching.”
Dr. Greg Elliott
Chairman, Department of Medicine Intermountain Medical Center
Professor of Medicine
University of Utah School of Medicine
Dr. Greg Elliott has been on the forefront of research and treatment of pulmonary hypertension for more than three decades. When he first joined the field, not much was known about the disease, which is caused by high blood pressure in the arteries to the lungs, and most pulmonary hypertension patients died from its effects.
“In 1981, I was provided the opportunity to serve as principal investigator for studies of severe pulmonary hypertension, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health,” says Elliott. He organized research and educational programs both locally and nationally. “This work, and the collaborations that were established, led to important breakthroughs in the understanding and treatment of a progressive, fatal disease.” | <urn:uuid:61dd6f13-b729-495d-85de-33320834b59e> | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | http://archive.utahbusiness.com/dev/articles/view/healthcare_heroes_2 | 2018-03-18T21:30:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257646176.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20180318204522-20180318224522-00482.warc.gz | en | 0.954146 | 1,068 |
On November 9th, 2013, I made a decision, a VERY big one in fact, to leave my home Toronto and move to Kitchener. I capitalized the word “very” for reasons other than just dramatics. It was a very big decision based on a recipe consisting of one dash of hope mixed in with a list of ingredients composed of assumptions.
The hope was one of finding more work in Kitchener where my aggressive job search in Toronto failed to secure.
The assumptions are a little more complex in terms of number, so I’ll have to itemize:
- I assumed if I worked a series of temporary jobs in Kitchener, both my social network and the recent work history would expand, leading to a feedback loop of getting more jobs which in turn increase my social network that would land even more jobs. Think of a snowball rolling down a snow-laden hillside.
- I assumed the scant number of people that I did know would pass on my name to others who in turn would contact me, thus expanding the number of avenues to search for work.
- I assumed Kitchener’s reputation of being in the middle of a technological makeover in order to escape its manufacturing and rural roots would greatly enhance my chances of finding information technology jobs.
- I assumed my employment assistance centre contact would be at my back no matter what, a welcome change from the previous 4 who were not while I was in Toronto.
That was 5 months ago. So how did that work out for me?
Keeping with the recipe metaphor, if this was an attempt at cooking a turkey, it certainly deserved that name. My attempt to find work in Kitchener not only failed, it stunk. Disastrously.
For point 1., the best I could come up with was a flyer job, a de-collations job, and cleaning out a storage room, all while being on the on-call list of no less than 6 temporary agencies..
For point 2., a lot of people took my contact information, yet a scant few even bothered to help.
For point 3., the technological movement consists of mobile app and web design, skills for which I do not have. No problem, I thought. I’ll apply for Second Career funding to pay for post-secondary education in order to get those skill-sets. That failed for both personal living reasons and lack of qualification.
For point 4., I discovered my supportive contact at the employment assistance centre at Northern Lights quietly closed my file without telling me. Maybe she saw the writing on the wall sooner than I did?
So what am I going to do now? What’s going to happen to me?
On Saturday April 26th, 2014, I will leave Kitchener, to begin a search for work that will involve a lot of travelling between many cities. I’ve called up a few friends I know in both Toronto and Cambridge to arrange temporary lodging of varying durations so I can continue my job search.
My job search radius needs to change. I can’t look in just one city any more. It has to include many cities, an entire region in fact. The one thing that will not change is this blog. I’ll continue to post on a regular basis, letting you know where I am in the search so far.
The (bitterly) funny thing about all of this is that I wrote both a blog post and recorded a two part video about my reluctance to becoming some sort of wandering gypsy travelling the landscape in search for work. It appears, despite my protests, that I have no choice but to do just that.
Thanks for reading (and wish me luck! I’m certainly going to need it!)
P.S. If anyone has any tips on how to live out of a suitcase during my travels, and also where I can get very affordable (if not free) places to stay over for a few days, let me know!
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What can I say, I love my hats. Is it strange to build an entire outfit around an accessory? I think NOT. Very often I hear people say: “hats just don’t look good on me.” I have yet to see a woman who looked bad in a hat. It hides dirty hair, highlights facial bone structure and adds an edge to anything you plan to wear. If the hat is right, you can forgo eye make-up and just do your lips. Hats are lazy and that is why I love them!
As you can see, my entire outfit is pretty laid back and I am wearing the only long skirt I have in my wardrobe. It is of course a Zara skirt! This is my second long skirt from Zara over the years and I swear they know a secret of making a long skirt that highlights your body instead of hiding it. Let’s just all agree here that Zara is amazing and I am its biggest fan. Even though I do not wear a lot of long skirts due to Seattle’s tendency to flood, theoretically you can pair it up with a loose t-shirt for an effortless hip look or a crop top for a sexier outcome. I obviously went for a shortcut and do not regret it! Enjoy!
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As the automobile trade is attaining the height of development and engineering the most proficient automobile fashions to contest the worldwide market once in a while, the companies regarding automobile are additionally spreading their webs. Vehicle locksmith will not be a new time period in the automobile industry. Before getting acquainted with the vehicle locksmith, we should now what’s the precise objective of a locksmith and what they do.
If we glance from the orthodox fashion into the current acts in automotive services then you will understand that now for a car proprietor mending, coloring or up keeping the auxiliary parts of a four-wheeler will not be the actual worries somewhat they show their anxieties for something additional. Safeguarding the car develops to be the key thought for the many of the car proprietors and in this respect, more car insurance corporations are evolving up within the advertise too.
Remember, whether or not you are with handbook keys or computerized locks when you overlook the important thing if you end up outside or overlook the unlocking codes then you can be in an excellent danger. Unlocking the vehicle door will almost be horrible for you. It is the instance when you have to call the specialists to help you.
The circumstances when normally people call specialists are:
• In the event that they drop the key and unintentionally lock the automotive door
• If the important thing stored inside the automobile and the motorist locked the automobile door from outside
• If the digital code gets altered or the motive force fail to recall the code which is used to unlock the car.
Concerns are regular to ask to household and networks for help or a planning of additional keys, yet it could not effect. Subsequent steps are to communicate an automotive locksmith in your locality. In any situation, before packing the whole matter with the lock fixing trade, you must research the firm class and honesty of the association. The help assistance service or the state’s buyer assurance association has uncovered that some lock mending administrations might advertise in your area phone directory. Most amazingly awful, these “specialists” may not qualified sufficient to open your automobile and damage the car exterior while opening the car. So it is all the time advised to look for some kind of licensed providers who can provide quality resolution in this respect.
Check lock repairing Locality
This has been notified and informed by state’s administration body before: An association not situated in your total space has a designation for its trade that is like the name of different locality lock fixing in the region. This group helps in the business catalog and on-line registries using a domestic area telephone number.
The strategy for selection
There are solid and truthful nearby lock mending administrations out there. One of the best reference is to do your examination and as a consequence of resourcefulness earlier than you get yourself protected out of a lock mending condition. Possibly you are expecting your house safety to soar up by hosting dead bolt locks, altering locks and entrance keys, or nevertheless hosting a house alert agenda. This is a superb time to take a chair before the computer and explore diverse groups. Make sure to check opinions, watch that they’ve a enterprise site telephone number, and look at estimates via phone. Also, contact agents, families, and buddies for any discrete affords they may have.
Mostly the delivery persons or the companies rely upon the vehicle for offering the service to the people. It is very widespread for them to lose the important thing as they’re all the time concerned within the hectic job and generally they overlook to take the key out of the vehicle while leaving. So an automotive locksmith will help them in this regard for opening the car and getting inside. You may avail the service of a locksmith anytime through the day and can even call them at the time of emergency. There are also some locksmiths who are recognized to supply service throughout the emergency situations and they don’t charge any additional penny from you.
Earlier than choosing a proper locksmith, you should look into the opinions which are given on the internet and you can too search various websites. Trusting your car with someone unqualified may outcome into damaging of the automotive and breaking your automotive lock permanently. This form of mending work makes the situation worse and you’ll discover your self into a much bigger downside than before. In case you’re dependent on your car for running for your small business you then can’t risk it by selecting some inauthentic services.
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Nader Tehrani was born in England and raised in Pakistan, South Africa, Iran, Italy and the United States. He received his BFA in 1985 and his BArch in 1986, both from the Rhode Island School of Design, after which he attended a post-graduate program in history and theory at the Architectural Association in London. In 1986, he began his own practice.
He received the Young Architects Award in 1997, from the Architecture League of New York. His practice was called 'Office dA.' His research targeted material culture as the basis for speculation—exploring material properties, negotiating materials and their geometric predispositions and challenging the means and methods of building processes.
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Discovery Familia Premieres "Moda x menos," an Original Production Created for the Hispanic Woman in Today's Economy Hosted by the popular Chilean designer and actress Angelica Castro, the new series shows women how to sport the latest styles without the heavy price tag
MIAMI, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting on November 29, Discovery Familia unveils Moda x menos, an entertaining original series airing on Tuesdays at 11 PM E/P during the evening programming hours dedicated to Hispanic women. Filmed in Los Angeles and filled with useful advice on beauty and the latest styles, this show holds the secrets on how to look great and sport the latest styles without breaking the bank.
Whether going on a job interview, a romantic date or simply a family get-together, every woman likes to look her best. In this series, its presenter, designer and renowned Chilean stylist Angelica Castro, helps a group of diverse Hispanic women to change and improve their image by altering their clothing, hair and make-up and by offering them practical fashion advice that leads to astounding transformations.
Following are descriptions of some of the upcoming episodes of Moda x menos:
Episode 1. Liana is suffering from health problems and wants to celebrate life by holding a get-together with good friends. She would like to look the best she ever has, but does not have much of a budget to work with. Angelica Castro takes her to a local Los Angeles boutique and shows her that she does not need to spend a fortune to be able to afford some nice designer items. She also surprises Liana with a private hair and make-up session with Eva Longoria's personal stylist.
Episode 2. Ana is a young new singer preparing for a concert, who does not quite know how to define her look. Angelica takes her to a bargain store in search of the perfect dress for an incredible low price. She also shows Ana how to create a spa experience at home as she prepares for her concert. What Ana does not expect is the surprise celebrity appearance arranged for her at the concert.
Episode 3. Carolina is about to celebrate her wedding anniversary and she wants to look like a bombshell for her husband, but does not know where to begin. Angelica helps her to define a look and takes her to a department store to search for the ideal dress and accessories. She also sets-up Carolina with a private make-up artist and hair stylist that teaches her some easy tricks to look gorgeous every single day.
Episode 4. Claudia has lost a lot of weight and would like to show off her hot new body. She has always dressed in black, but now she is willing to try new colors. Angelica takes her to a chichi boutique were she helps her pick out some great new outfits, all while debunking the myth that all fashion boutiques have to be super expensive.
About Discovery Familia
Part of Discovery Communications, Discovery Familia is the only Spanish language network completely dedicated to the Hispanic mom and what's important to her: her kids, her home and her well-being. With insightful programming targeted to children aged 2-6, the network's daily Discovery Kids block provides a safe, entertaining and curriculum-based co-viewing experience that helps preschoolers get ready for the real world. Each night, Discovery Familia is programmed for mom, spanning relevant topics from cooking and home improvement, to parenting and relationships, to beauty and health. With trusted content, entertaining programs and unmatched quality, Discovery Familia is a place that Hispanic moms and their children can call "home."
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Thanks to a tremendous collaborative team effort, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre is rehabilitating a young, adult male, harbour porpoise that was rescued yesterday off the shore of the Songhees Nation (Maple Bank) in Esquimalt.
A call was first placed into Fisheries and Oceans Canada at 4:30 p.m. yesterday by a member of the Songhees Nation. Desiree Holmes had found a harbour porpoise bleeding near the tail fluke. The stranded harbour porpoise wasn’t able to swim anymore and had beached itself.
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre team worked with volunteers and staff from other wildlife organizations and was able to quickly assess the situation. With the help of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre, the BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC), Salt Spring Marina, Sooke Coastal Explorations, marine biologist Anna Hall and many volunteers, the porpoise – later named Theodore – was transported to Vancouver and arrived at the Rescue Centre at 3 a.m. this morning.
Theodore’s condition is grave, but we are cautiously optimistic at this time. He does have wounds on the ventral aspect of his body (abdomen) and is currently being supported by a specially made sling to support him in the water. This morning, he has showed a slight interest in fish, and is being fed every 90 minutes around-the-clock with supplementary fluids being added to his diet.
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It’s been a crazy first couple of weeks of the season so far, but I’m really enjoying it.
I definitely have a different feeling about this team than some of our other recent teams. Any given game, I feel like we have a chance to win, and I kind of expect that if we play well, we will win. That’s kind of the mindset of the whole team. In previous years, that wasn’t necessarily the case. We believe in ourselves a lot more than we did in the past.
We’re building something here.
I’m happy the Jazz made the commitment to keep Alec Burks alongside me for at least four more years. It shows the team what the front office is thinking, and how much they believe in us. Alec is one of those guys who can put up points really, really fast, and he’s already shown his ability to get to the line. When he’s aggressive, he adds another dynamic to our team. It gives us another weapon that teams have to respect and gameplan against.
The truth is that we have a lot more weapons developing here. Teams are starting to take notice.
My relationship with Coach Snyder is really blossoming. I give a lot of credit to him for putting the time in to build that foundation. During the summer, while I was training in Chicago for Team USA, he flew in to have dinner with my wife and me. That was where we first got to know each other.
We didn’t really talk much about basketball. I think he understood that I was going through a lot. I’d just gotten married and signed the new contract, so my wife and I were happy just to talk about life and enjoy the meal. That effort he made set our relationship off on the right foot. Then as time passed, we had discussions about the upcoming year, our team, and how we wanted to play.
The relationship we’ve built allows him to lean on me as one of the leaders of the team. I can give him a sense of how our guys are feeling as well as what I’m seeing out on the court, both things that he can’t necessarily see directly.
We’ve kept the lines of communication open. The things that he’s done have been really good for the team, and very helpful to me individually. He’s able to break down film for me, show me what he needs me to do, and explain what options I have available to attack a given play.
I don’t want to set any expectations or make any predictions for the rest of the season, especially because of how young we are, and how quickly things can change for us because of our inexperience. All we can and should worry about is our next game. After that game, we’ll learn from it, and move on to the next one.
We had a difficult start to the season playing against some top caliber teams right out of the gate. Our first three games were just kind of eye-openers. We played really well in preseason, then got smashed the first few times out, which kind of brought us back down to reality. There’s still a lot of work for us to do.
But since those first few games, we’ve played well, and the potential is definitely there. For us to be successful, it has to be all five of us who are out on the court playing together. We’re not the type of team that can just sit and watch, and let people go one-on-one.
That’s a good lesson for us to learn early.
EXECUTION AND RESULTS
The game against the Cavs last week could serve as a watershed moment for us.
We executed really well from the beginning to the end of that game. For me, it was one of the most special nights of my career.
Naturally, you get up more for games when you’re going against the best players, especially at your position. You want to prove that you can compete with a guy like LeBron James.
I felt like I held my own for the most part, and I tried to make everything he wanted to do difficult. I also got a lot of help from my teammates in that regard. LeBron is not a guy that you can guard by yourself. It’s a team effort, and he still had 31 points.
But there were times when I had to defend him one-on-one, and I think I did a pretty good job. There was an inbounds play late in the game where he tried to take me one-on-one. Right before that, one of our assistant coaches had pulled me aside and said, “He’s going to come right at you.”
I remember thinking right at that moment, “This is it. This is what I’ve been working for. I need to have a big time stop.” I was able to do that.
When you get a stop like that, it’s almost the same type of feeling as when you hit a game-winner. It’s you versus him, one-on-one on that possession, and if you’re able to get a stop, it’s a victory in itself.
The other defensive play everybody has been asking me about was the chase-down block in the second quarter.
Again, I have to give credit to my teammate Alec Burks. He helped set it up perfectly. LeBron was one-on-one on the break with Alec. Alec went underneath him so LeBron couldn’t explode to the rim. He had to adjust to get around Alec. Anytime that happens, if you’re the trail defender, it’s easy. They’re putting so much effort into getting around the lead defender that they don’t expect you. I was able to read it the whole way.
I love making that play. It might be my favorite play out of any I do because it’s a complete momentum shift. A lot of times, it ends up with points on the other end, so it’s a four-point swing. And any time you get a chase-down block, especially at home, the crowd reacts, and you get a big burst of adrenaline.
THE SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WEB
I’ll admit: I was pretty sure we had the game sealed up well before it came down to the final shot.
Alec hit huge free throws to put us up by four with less than 20 seconds to go. Then LeBron hit that crazy corner three. Still, Alec went down and hit two more to put us up three with eight seconds to go. I kind of thought that we had the game won.
But then they called a tough foul on Derrick Favors, and all of a sudden, it goes from, “We’ve got this in the bag,” to LeBron hitting all three free throws.
Now, we have to make a play.
Once the play was drawn up, I started figuring out what I was going to do. I knew what Plan A was, but if something happened, I had other plans in place. By the time we inbounded the ball, I had a vision of what I wanted to do based on how they decided to guard things. If they switched on the top pick and roll, I knew I would have the quickness advantage.
The whole play was a great design. There was some misdirection at first. Trey came off me, then set a screen on Derrick’s man. Then Derrick set a screen on my man.They were scrambling from the get-go, and I think that’s why LeBron tripped. That kept them from being able to set up their defense, lock-in and make me go just completely one-on-one. Guys end up wondering, “What are we doing? Are we switching? Are we not?” By the time they figure it out, it’s too late.
As the play developed, I got the ball. LeBron kind of fell down, and once Tristan Thompson switched out on me, I already knew that I was going to try and go past him. If he was there at all, I was just going to go to the step back, like I’d done so many times in the summer. I threw it up. It felt really good off my fingertips, and it went in.
Then it was just pure exhilaration. The crowd went wild.
I don’t normally ever show emotion, but when that shot went in, I had to let out a scream. Everybody rushed me. It was pretty awesome.
My wife, Robyn, was at the game with her dad, so it was cool that my father-in-law was able to see it. Robyn was super excited. It’s amazing to get to experience these things with another person that’s truly happy for me.
That game was my first buzzer beating NBA game-winner, but I had felt that feeling before.
In 2008, at the Indiana High School Boys State Championship Game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, my team was down one point, inbounding from half court. The throw to the basket got deflected, and and there was a scramble for the ball. I was able to pick it up, and threw it in just before the buzzer. It was bedlam.
High school basketball in Indiana is everything, and it was for the title, so it might have been a little more important in terms of getting the win. After all, Wednesday was just a regular season game. Those two are definitely my top two moments. It was the same type of atmosphere and same type of emotion after the shot went in.
I have to give a shout out to our fans for the support they showed us in that game and throughout all of our games. They’ve been there for us when we needed it. It was evident throughout that night.
I remember a play in the fourth quarter, when we were kind of struggling and we needed a big time shot, Trevor hit his three at the end of the shot clock, and immediately, the fans were right back in it and we had life again. That’s why you love home-court advantage. When your team is struggling, if you can get a bucket or a defensive stop, there’s a momentum shift. Your fans can lift you up from there, and get you back into the game. They were really key for us in that win over Cleveland.
Hitting a shot like that definitely helps your confidence, and confidence is contagious. Anytime you have an experience like that, it really helps your team out for the future. Whether or not you’re the one shooting it, you’ve seen your team come through at the last second. Everybody is more confident, and has gained that much more trust in one another. After seeing me do it, if Alec or Trey is in a situation similar to mine, I think it helps them believe: ‘Okay, I can do this too.’
I’ve definitely noticed an all around difference in my game as a result of the work I put in this offseason. I can see and feel things on the court that are different. My ball handling has been a lot better, and I feel so much stronger. That was a big part being able to matchup up with LeBron.
He can’t bully me as much as he used to, and I’m able to stand my ground against him. That’s going to be huge against a lot of the bigger threes that I’ll be playing since I’ve been playing a little bit more small forward this year.
To see the work I’ve put in paying off like that, it makes me work even harder.
ONE LAST THING
Before wrapping this up, I did want to mention my last blog entry — “The Best in the Game” — and the reaction to it. What surprised me most was just how many people didn’t read the actual article, and didn’t even click on the link.
I know there was a period of time when the website went down, but it still seemed like people basically just read the teaser, and took that and ran with it. The volume of hate tweets I got was comical. And a lot of that was just people on Twitter. But there were even Twitter-verified reporters making comments where you could just tell they didn’t even read the article either.
I guess part of me thought more people would read it before responding to it. I’ve never been the type of person that would say something like that, so for people to just run with it and assume that’s what I was saying was kind of shocking. But it was also pretty funny.
I never got a response from LeBron about the “challenge,” but I’m pretty sure he knew about it. When the post went up, I got a text from a friend of mine who works in the Cavaliers front office.
“Did you really just call out LeBron one-on-one?” he asked.
That made me laugh. I texted back,“Did you really not read the article?”
Once he did, he texted back and said, “Oh yeah, I can see. I’ll tell LeBron what it really is so it doesn’t turn into a big deal.” So I think LeBron probably heard about it that way. I think he’s the type of person who would get all the information before responding, or saying anything anyway. He didn’t say anything about it when we played, but I think he knew it was all in good fun.
But if he ever does want to play, the challenge stands.
From those who did read it and understand, the response was overwhelmingly positive. Once you knew what I was talking about and were kind of “in” on the joke, it created a groundswell of support, which was cool.
Some of the League of Legends players who read it were really excited about it, and happy that their sport was put out there a little bit. They were very pleased to have me as a professional basketball player, speak about and write on what their world is like, and what I thought about it by drawing comparisons and things of that nature. It gave them some mainstream exposure.
I’ve definitely been issued some LOL challenges since the blog was posted and it’s been cool to have people say, “What’s your summoner name? Let’s play.” I’d love to answer some of those challenges, but unfortunately, we’re in the process of moving and my internet is super questionable right now, so I haven’t been able to play since I wrote the blog post.
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Sunday, January 20, 2008
How Does the Mets Package Stack Up?
The latest on Santana, courtesy of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, is that Twins officials have privately said that they expect Santana to be dealt by Spring Training. The article also says that while the Red Sox and Yankees are still involved, the Twins have showed the most interest in the Mets offer lately.
That Mets offer includes Carolos Gomez, Kevin Mulvey, Phil Humber and Deolis Guerra. The only problem is, most baseball fans I'm sure have little to no idea what kind of prospects those players are. And it doesn't help that respected prospect rankings by Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus aren't due for another month. But thankfully, there's John Sickels of minorleagueball.com.
Sickels is the author of The Baseball Prospect Book. He looks at the top 20 prospects in every organization, and assigns them letter grades based on their value. When trying to compare trade packages made up mostly of prospects, these simplified prospect ratings can be very useful.
The Mets package for Santana is rumored to consist of Carlos Gomez, Kevin Mulvey, Phil Humber and Deolis Guerra. The Twins are attempting to get the Mets to add Fernando Martinez to the deal, but they aren't the one with leverage in the situation. The Twins have to unload Santana, they don't have the monetary resources to retain him.
So what kind of prospects are the Mets offering? Their package includes three pitchers in Deolis Guerra, Kevin Mulvey and Phil Humber. Guerra received a rating of B+, making him the highest rated player in the package. But he's yet to pitch above the Single-A level. Molvey and Humber received grades of B and B- respectively. And both of them are likely to begin the season in Triple-A.
Carolos Gomez is the only position player in the deal. Sickels rated him a B prospect. He's kind of a toolsy outfielder with average plate discipline and little power.
So what's the positive of the Mets package? It offers more pitchers than any other package. All four players offered in the deal will also be cost controlled for many years to come. By accepting the Mets offer, the Twins would also be dealing Santana to a team outside of the American League.
On the other hand, the players in the package have virtually no major league experience. And none of the players that the Mets are offering have true star potential. There's no great position player or pitching prospect.
This makes it almost the opposite of the Red Sox package. The Red Sox are offering the package with the most major league experience when compared to all other packages available for Santana. And the Red Sox are also offering a package which has the most high quality talent out of any package available.
The Red Sox package of Ellsbury, Lowrie and Masterson contains two grade A- position players and a grade B pitcher. Or if the Twins want more major league experience and a wider range of players, they could go for the Red Sox package of Jon Lester, Coco Crisp, Jed Lowrie and Justin Masterson. That package could potentially fill two rotation spots, the Twins need for a center fielder, and their need for a middle infielder who can actually hit.
Based on the talent available in the deals, I find it hard to believe that the Twins would prefer the Mets package based on the return alone. But the Twins would likely prefer to deal Santana to the National League. And Santana would prefer to go to the National League as well, where he'd likely dominate weaker hitting competition. | <urn:uuid:c1ec41c7-5426-4549-969e-8151e643e6b1> | CC-MAIN-2014-23 | http://modernrooters.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-does-mets-package-stack-up.html | 2014-07-25T05:07:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1405997893859.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20140722025813-00216-ip-10-33-131-23.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.964307 | 743 |
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 23, 2013) - OMERS Private Equity ("OPE"), the private equity investment arm of OMERS, has entered into an agreement to sell Maxxam Analytics International Corporation (together with its affiliates, "Maxxam" or the "Company") to France-based public company Bureau Veritas SA ("Bureau Veritas") for an enterprise value of CAD$650 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Founded over 40 years ago, Maxxam has developed into Canada's leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries. Maxxam processes approximately 2.5 million samples and generates in excess of 41 million results annually through the only national network of laboratories. Since OPE acquired Maxxam in September 2008, Maxxam's revenue has grown by 80%, and the Company has continued to strengthen its market position both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
Don Morrison, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head North America, for OPE said, "We are very proud to have been part of the Maxxam success story over the last five years and of our relationship with Jon Hantho, CEO of Maxxam, and his outstanding management team. Maxxam has built what is truly the market leading platform in Canada and the Company is well positioned for continued growth under Bureau Veritas' ownership. This is OPE's third exit during 2013, all of which have achieved exceptional realized returns highlighting the strength of our direct investment program. We wish Jon and his team continued success."
Jon Hantho, CEO of Maxxam, commented, "This transaction marks an exciting new chapter for the Company. We appreciate the support and partnership OMERS Private Equity offered throughout the life of their investment. We look forward to continuing to grow Maxxam with our new partner, Bureau Veritas."
Robert W. Baird & Co. served as financial advisor, and Stikeman Elliott LLP acted as legal counsel.
About OMERS Private Equity Inc.
OMERS Private Equity Inc. ("OPE") is the private equity investment arm of the OMERS Worldwide group of companies. OPE manages the private equity activities of the OMERS pension plan and has over CAD$6 billion of investments under management. The group's investment strategy includes the active ownership of businesses in North America and Europe. OPE is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with offices in London and New York. For further information, please visit: www.omerspe.com.
OMERS is one of Canada's largest pension funds with over CAD$60 billion in net assets. It provides first-class pension administration and innovative products and services to almost 430,000 members. Approximately one in every 20 employees working in the province of Ontario is an OMERS member. Through the OMERS Worldwide brand, our team of investment professionals uses a direct drive, active management investment strategy to invest in public and private market assets, including publicly-traded equities, fixed-income, infrastructure, private equity and real estate. For more information, please visitwww.omers.com, or www.omersworldwide.com.
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The Paperight service closed at the end of March 2015. The legacy lives on, so we’re glad you visited.
The inside story: plans and lessons learned.
The code: we built an open-source printing marketplace. If you’re a developer, build your own Paperight service.
The blog: our news from launch to closure.
The founder’s blog: Arthur Attwell on the Paperight journey.
Track us down at Electric Book Works, where Paperight began and ended.
Paperight provided a valuable collection of South African Grade 12 exam papers from 2008 to 2012.
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French flying ace Rene Fonck’s attempt to be first to solo the Atlantic
One of the pilots expected to win the $25,000 Orteig Prize for the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris was World War I French flying ace Rene Fonck.
In 1926, Fonck convinced aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky to build the plane for the flight. What resulted was the Sikorsky S-35, a three-engine biplane. Experts believed the plane would easily make the crossing.
After several trial flights and a postponement for a leaking gas tank, Fonck, co-pilot Lieut. Lawrence W. Curtin and two crew members took off on September 21, 1926.
Heavily overloaded, the plane buckled the landing gear and crashed on takeoff. Fonck and the co-pilot jumped to safety, but the crew members were trapped and died in the resulting fire.
The following year Charles Lindbergh completed the first non-stop transcontinental flight – winning immense fame and the prize.
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After only two weeks on the job, new Dean of the Business School Kim B. Clark '74 has already started utilizing his experience with technology and product development to implement significant changes at the school.
"I want it to become a truly outstanding school...not just against the standard set by others but against our potential," Clark said in an interview Monday morning from the conference room next to his Morgan Hall office. "I hope that when the president thinks of us he gets a nice warm feeling in his heart."
According to Clark, in the two weeks since he assumed the deanship he has launched several new technology initiatives. And later this week he will announce a restructuring of the personnel and organization of Harvard Business School (HBS) as part of implementing his overall vision of the school.
Such great changes after only two weeks in office are unusual. And the new dean attributes his ability to take on so much in just two weeks to the ideas his faculty has built up over time.
"We've been on hold so they've been chaffing at the bit," Clark said in his calm, yet energetic manner. "It's like taking a bunch of world-class thoroughbreds with great jockeys and not lifting the up the gate. My job is to say what track we are going to run on, what's the objective and then pull the lever."
The Business School has been subject to much criticism in the press that it has fallen behind the cutting edge of business education. And when he assumed the deanship last month, even Clark said he believed the school's technology was lagging and that he hoped to "speed things up."
"There is no question that this place is behind but it won't take us long at all to catch up," he said. "And then we'll forge ahead."
To that end the school will be moving to an Internet based-communications system in January. The system will give students their own
Clark said once this is accomplished the school will have gone from being behind other parts of the University in providing Internet access to taking the lead.
The school has previously given students e-mail and Internet access through the America Online service.
He added the effort had been fairly easy. "It took about a day for it to come together. We got the right people working on it and communicating...and we launched it.
Other technology efforts already underway in this area include the installation of computer terminals in Kresge and Shad Halls to provide students with easier Internet access.
The dean attributed the school's present technological lag to the timing of the popularization of the World Wide Web.
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Welcome to the Rockies
Friday, June 13, 2008
OC, SS; AJ, C; Q, LF; PK, 1B; Thome, DH; Dye, RF; Swish, CF; Crede, 3B; Uribe, 2B. Floyd pitching.
Good to see Scotty Pods during batting practice before tonight’s game.
Prior to tonight’s game, we placed Esteban Loaiza on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Adam Russell from Class AAA Charlotte. Esteban has right shoulder tendinitis and needs to strengthen his shoulder. Russell is available tonight.
News & Notes
This is the first ever trip by the Rockies to US Cellular Field … the White Sox have been in first place 53 days this season … we are 7-3 so far in a stretch of 26 of 32 games at home … we enter tonight having won a season-high eight straight at home … we won 10 straight in 2006 … Carlos Quentin was selected by fans in an on-line vote as the “Major League Baseball Clutch Performer of the Month Presented by Pepsi” (say that three times quickly) for May … the Sox are 3-0 in interleague play, sweeping the Giants in May … at 20-9, the Sox own the third-best home winning percentage in the majors … the White Sox top the majors with a 3.36 ERA … our starters lead the majors with 42 quality starts and rank second with a 3.61 ERA.
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The quiet announcement that CAP isn’t taking on any new debt clients until 2020 has come as a shock to the sector.
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I’ve only spent 25 years stopping thousands of Glaswegians being evicted or repossessed from their homes. Got £1.7bn back in bank charges for free. Wrote the payday loan & bedroom tax guides that were downloaded hundreds of thousands of times. Yet GCC want to cut our funding.
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CAP isn’t taking on any new clients this year. On August 8, it sent an email to supporters saying:
However, across April, May and June this year we saw three consecutive months where the demand on our network of Debt Centres was greater than our capacity. On top of this, our clients are facing increasingly complex challenges, and this means that right now there is simply too much work for our team of specialist Debt Advisors to handle.
That’s why I want to let you know about some immediate action CAP is taking so that we can continue to provide a great service to those we’re already committed to helping.
We’ve made the difficult decision not to take on any new Debt Help clients for a period of three months, from November 2019. With some of our Debt Centres already fully booked between now and November, this means that from 9 August, our 0800 helpline will not be booking new appointments until early next year. Anyone who does call will be signposted to other free, trusted organisations who can help.
Why the FCA’s regulatory perimeter is more interesting than it sounds Money Advice Trust blog: from debt collection practices to IVA lead generators, this topic is indeed an important one.
Exposing the ‘clone’ firms imitating genuine debt advice organisations StepChange blog: 48 other websites we’ve had to work to take down this year — steptochange, stepdebtchange, stepdebtsupport, stepchanged, stepschange and many other varieties of our name we’ve seen.
Amigo – why the Ombudsman released a guarantor from a loan my article. It’s worth looking at this case in detail as its criticisms of Amigo are so extensive, with major implications for many other people with amigo loans, borrowers and guarantors.
Chase Bank cancels all credit card debt for Canadian customers Guardian: Clients ‘over the moon’ at US lender’s move as it withdraws from market.
Benefits & other news
Capita in U-turn over claimant death case BBC: A benefit assessment company that threatened legal action to reverse “reputational damage” after a claimant died has dropped its case.
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Something dawned on me recently. I have spent so much time on this blog talking about running that I have neglected to talk about an equally important – and much more difficult – topic.
Let’s talk about food.
So, I want to get a couple of things out of the way. First – I love food. Everything about it. Second – I am not a big fan of discussion about food addiction. As a chronic over-eater, this is a concept that I simply don’t understand. And not because it isn’t real, just that everybody is addicted to food. In the most literal way, we are all addicted to food. We must eat to live – “addiction” doesn’t mean anything in this context.
Even an addiction to certain types of food, to me, is spurious. If I am addicted to pizza, and have pizza at least once a day … well, that’s called nourishing my body. Poorly, maybe, but I have to eat and I could survive on pizza for a relatively long life. Chocolate, sweets, etc., fall into this same physical camp. Some of us are capable of overcoming special cravings better than others, though I’d argue that those cravings are as much mental as they are physical.
Now this is not to say that there aren’t “addictions” to deal with, just that I don’t think of those as addictions to food. Perhaps I can illustrate.
The way I have always articulated it is that everybody has their thing, that feeling they chase, often to their detriment. For some people, that thing is drugs and for some it is alcohol. Others turn to sex or gambling … or even positive things, like people laughing while you are on stage or singing along to your song. But I believe everybody has a thing. So you know that feeling you get when you over-eat? How your belly feels like it is stretching and hurting, and how you can sit down in a chair and go into a food coma and pass out?
Yeah – that’s my thing.
That has been my thing for years. Eventually I reached a point where I sought that feeling out after every meal. If I didn’t have that feeling, it meant that I hadn’t eaten enough. People would ask me if I was hungry, and my response every time was that it had absolutely nothing to do with hungry … let’s eat. The goal was to eat enough to put me in a food coma and pass out.
When I look back at my childhood, I can see how that attitude toward food grew. I don’t blame anybody or anything, but life in the culture I grew up in pretty much revolved around food. We gathered over meals. The meal wasn’t ancillary to the gathering; we were not eating because we had to eat. The meal was (is) the point. We ate together and cooked together. We grew gardens together, and we hunted and fished together. Even our hobbies were about procuring food. And being able to eat a lot was in some ways a badge of honor.
I have a relationship with food that runs deep, much deeper than mere fuel. And I like all kinds of food – from the very healthy all the way down to McDonald’s. I eat good food and I eat shit. I get plenty of the right vitamins and minerals, but my caloric intake at its highest probably would have made a dietician blush. I love the ceremony of a good meal – the tasting of the wine, the multiple courses, the conversation. I know people who view food as a fuel. They can eat without regard to taste or setting or anything else. Food, for them, is somewhat like gasoline for a car, and very little else. And I feel both pity and deep envy for those people. Pity because food brings so much joy to my life; envy because food brings so much tension to my life.
I’m not sure when I began to realize that there was a problem. My family will tell a story that when I was a teenager we were limited to one bowl of cereal in the morning so we wouldn’t eat the whole box in one sitting. I got around that by using a mixing bowl as my cereal bowl. Even then I probably knew something wasn’t just right … but I was chasing a feeling, you know?
Once I quit being athletic-ish in high school my body began its predictable expansion. I was never comfortable with my body (likely at this point won’t ever really be), but I never got so uncomfortable that I stopped eating. Probably the first time I really acknowledged an issue was when I was in business school and hit about 290 (I’m right at 6’ tall). I got there that time by, for example, eating bags of Oreos for dinner regularly. A whole bag at a time. When I realized that I was out of control, I got a classmate that worked out to help me, and I lost about 40 pounds. But that was through a diet, which is not a solution … diets are only tools. At that point I committed to losing weight, not changing how I did things.
Interestingly, that effort was coupled with a physical goal. I decided when I started the process that time that I was going to do a 160 mile backpacking trip on the Ozark Highlands Trail. And that goal worked – I made the investment in the equipment and had a goal to march toward. I would up doing over 80 miles of that trip before heavy rains and high rivers forced me off the trail. But I was proud, and I’d done it. And then I let it go, and my weight started a long slow creep.
That backpacking trip was in December of 2006, and I weighed about 260 pounds. In April of 2012, when I finally realized I was completely out of control again, I hit 327. 67 pounds in 6 years – 11 pounds a year, that’s it.
Now, this time I was (and am) determined to make some permanent changes – but I have a problem. You see, I love food so much that I’m unwilling to simply give up most of the things I like to eat. If being thin(ner) means not eating pizza, or hamburgers, or cookies, or a whole list of things … if I can’t occasionally have those things … then to hell with that, I’ll just be fat.
And I mean that. I’m not going to live my whole life feeling guilty because every now and then I want to eat some fried chicken. So that means I have to learn how to eat portions that won’t choke a horse, and replace most of my food with “fuel” and plan ahead for those times when I’m going to eat whatever I want. Learning how to get, and keep, my calories down at a reasonable level is the absolute key, I’m convinced, to meeting my physical goals.
That’s why I chose WeightWatchers for my program. WW puts nothing off-limits, but teaches you how all of those things impact your daily intake and hunger. WW worked for me immediately, and when I actually keep track of what I’m eating, it works for me still. Every time.
People still occasionally ask me if I’m hungry. And the answer to that question, of course, is that it has nothing to do with hungry. I live my life in a constant state of hunger. But I’ve learned what an appropriate amount of food is, and I’ll continue the struggle to keep my intake there. I’ve coupled this effort with physical goals as well, and maybe one day I will be able to replace that food coma feeling with a runner’s high as my “thing”.
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Riding the F train to Brooklyn last night, I noticed a poster from the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center. It features a young couple with their daughter and the quote, "On 9/11 I was so scared I thought the whole world was going to end. Even my dad cried. We all got sick, I think from the dust in our apartment ... and now I still get nightmares."
We all thought the world was going to end on 9/11, but it did not. Yet New Yorkers, more than anyone else, know that we are still suffering.
Again on the train, I see two frail, thin older men with gaps instead of teeth, trying to decipher documents regarding government food stamps. I am reminded of my grandma's stories of the Great Depression and hard-working men, desperately standing in breadlines. To this day, she still says, "Waste not, want not." Now here we are in 2008 and once again the stock market crashes overnight. Some of us are going hungry.
It seems we have become greedy, narrow-minded, selfish, uncaring, and ungrateful, yet I want to be optimistic. One of our presidential candidates talks about hope and change and I believe him.
We need a courageous leader who truly understands our precarious position and will invest in education and health care (including mental health care for veterans), ensure Social Security for older generations, build infrastructure, restore our international reputation, and bring the troops home in a safe, efficient manner. Our future president must commit to creating alternative, renewable sources of energy and "green" job opportunities. In my mind, that leader is Barack Obama.
I know John McCain would like to disown the last eight years, but to me he just promises more of the same. As far as I can tell, if McCain were elected president, here's what would happen to me:
--There's a very real possibility that he would appoint judges who could reverse Roe v. Wade, subsequently taking away my right to an abortion, even in the case of incest or rape.
--McCain claims he will not raise taxes, but according to the www.alchemytoday.com/obamataxcut Obama Calculator with my single income, no dependents and annual salary closest to $25,000, McCain would tax me $456.11 more than the $480.98 Obama would.
--According to the www.taxpolicycenter.org Tax Policy Center, McCain's health care plan effectively does just that. The $250 dollars that I receive monthly from my employer for insurance would be initially taxed as part of my income and I would receive a "tax break" at the end of the year.
For economic reasons alone, I cannot support McCain's ticket.
Leaving the train, walking down Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn toward my apartment, I see new buildings, parking garages, boulevards, etc. New York grows and changes incessantly. New Yorkers like change. It feeds us and rejuvenates us. We are resilient. We need a president who can keep up.
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- September 29, 2007
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North American trio beats Morocco to host 2026 World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) -- North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament.
The soccer showpiece will return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994 after gaining 134 votes, while Morocco got 65 at the FIFA Congress in Moscow on Wednesday.
The vote by football federations was public, in contrast to secrecy surrounding the ballot by FIFA's elected board members for the 2018 and 2022 hosts, Russia and Qatar, in 2010.
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Why devolution to England's cities is a Game of Thrones
- 10 April 2014
- From the section England
It was like a Game of Thrones moment.
But rather than a warning of the dread dark winter, this had a real political touch: "Devolution is coming."
The Ned Stark character on this occasion was the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Labour's Alan Rhodes.
"I welcome greater devolution," he told me.
"Undoubtedly, we can find local solutions to local issues in a much more effective way than Whitehall ever could."
Unlike Ned Stark, Alan Rhodes won't lose his political head over this. But his next comments might stir things up.
"We need more tax-raising powers and planning ought to be left entirely to local government. Whether it's education or social care, we know what our local needs are."
So why is devolution for England being scripted on the political agenda?
Back to a Game of Thrones plot line: politicians in England are already looking beyond The Wall -Hadrian's Wall - and weighing up options should the Scots vote for independence.
Whatever the result, local government leaders in England expect any new constitutional settlement to beef up regions again.
Lord Heseltine kicked the ball rolling in his 2012 report - No Stone Unturned - on giving so-called city regions more economic clout.
"Besides neutering local leadership, the monopoly of Whitehall is dysfunctional on two counts," he said.
"First, too many decisions are taken in London without a real understanding of the particular, and differing, circumstances of the communities affected.
"And second, with responsibilities divided up between policy departments, no-one in government is tasked to look holistically at the full range of issues facing a particular area."
The Labour leader Ed Miliband warmed to the English devolution theme in a significant speech in Birmingham.
He also wants more powers for our big cities. He proposed creating a minister for each English region, acting as a bridge between Whitehall and the region.
If it sounds familiar, then it is. During the last Labour government, the East Midlands had its own regional minister. Remember Phil Hope and Gillian Merron?
The coalition scrapped Labour's regional apparatus and replaced it all with more localised business-political organisations, the Local Enterprise Partnerships, to steer economic regeneration.
"Michael Heseltine's review called for a massive devolution of funding from Whitehall to the cities," the Labour leader told his Birmingham audience.
"But David Cameron and George Osborne allocated just £2bn. The best report this government has produced has been the one they have most ignored. We can and must do a lot better than that."
What is uncertain in all this is whether devolution to city regions, like greater Nottingham, is welcomed by the Treasury or whether this idea will be squashed once the Treasury takes fright at losing power over the purse-strings.
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Today I have been licking my wounds and demonstrating coloured pencil in botanical art at the Society of Floral Painters Exhibition, the Oxmarket, Chichester. I had a lot of interested people looking at how ‘crayons’ can be used successfully. Hopefully we might get a few converts.
I have been working on a piece with Indian Corn as the subject. The painting has been going on and off for a long time, but hopefully with the little I did today and the work I will be doing on it at the Stansted Garden Show, I might get some more of it done. In time you might see it, as long as I don’t ruin that too. Understandably I am getting a little unsure about transporting work in progress after yesterday’s events!
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Would you watch an experimental film in theatres without reading its review?
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The primary move between a recently wedded lady and husband to be is a touching occasion. You have recently announced your affection and duty to someone else, apparently for whatever remains of your life.
The Perfect Dance
As per Wikipedia, customarily the primary move in the middle of spouse and wife was a waltz, yet now couples like to convey their own style to the move floor when performing before loved ones. The Brubakers realized this was an essential occasion, so they needed to try to rehearse their first move. The two honed in mystery for quite a while, and when the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” goes ahead you can see them step and move together sweetly. That is, until the music changes… | <urn:uuid:3126d0f8-94b4-4183-b195-0163071e0d0f> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | http://siamagazin.com/when-this-happened-in-the-middle-of-their-first-dance-my-jaw-dropped/ | 2017-08-21T15:52:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886109157.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20170821152953-20170821172953-00636.warc.gz | en | 0.961542 | 155 |
Road to US Open:
5 weeks ago I wasn’t planning that I would be in contention to get to the US Open main draw in doubles. I was ranked 134, had points to defend and just lost 3 first rounds in a row. But tennis is, as we all know, an amazing and unpredictable sport. I won the Stuttgart ATP250 event, having never won a round at an ATP event before that. There was an element of luck in actually making the Stuttgart draw not to mention a scary wet night drive down the German autobahns to get there. My ranking jumped from 134 to 88, and I had a specific goal coming into the 4 week North American challenger series with Marcus Daniell. I needed to be 78 in the world which meant another 200 points, if I got that I would make the US Open main draw. We started strongly by winning the first challenger in Granby, Canada. Then came a quarterfinal loss, but we came back strong at a 100k challenger in Vancouver, losing a very high quality match in the final 10-8 in the third set. All I needed to go to achieve my goal was to win first round at the last challenger in Aptos, California. Funnily enough, that’s where I played the most epic match, we saved 9 match points, and ended up winning 24-22 in the third set super breaker. After a loss in the semifinal I’m now 77th spot in the rankings and made US open main draw with Benjamin Becker. There will be 3 kiwis competing in the main draw this year, which is very exciting. Good luck to Mike and Marina! And I will do my best to have a very successful first Slam. If you’re in New York come support us Kiwis ! | <urn:uuid:7abf9aa2-ac78-4361-bc9b-8e1662c42851> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://www.tennisauckland.co.nz/on-the-road-with-artem/ | 2024-02-27T01:14:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00134.warc.gz | en | 0.968042 | 373 |
IN A BETTER WORLD (Hævnen) B+
aka: The Revenge
Denmark Sweden (119 mi) 2010 ‘Scope d: Susanne Bier
This is a film not just with a moral objective, but a moral imperative, which may drive some people away in disgust with its broad, near epic sweep, finding it too obvious and overly preachy, as if you’re being lectured to. On the other hand, this is an extremely somber and reflective work that at its best is wonderfully quiet and observant, that reveals at an early age of childhood how ignorance and bullying are handed down from ill equipped parents, along with their prejudices and other narrow views. But not so fast, as the same problems occur in some of the most economically advantageous and educated households as well, especially when there are separation factors involved where children may be desperately seeking their own form of expression. While it is true that this film wraps things up a bit too neat and tidy, as there are certainly multiple possibilities of even greater horror than what is suggested, there is a wonderful poignancy underneath each of the carefully drawn characters in the film, where by the end they suddenly matter in our lives, even if we’ve found their behavior questionable throughout the film. Now there isn’t some kind of epiphany moment where somehow all is revealed, instead there is a slow, steady build up of character, where eventually they are intensely exposed, including much of what they’re carefully hiding from one another. People are rarely completely honest with one another, instead hiding bits and pieces that are fraught with an unbearable pain which is rarely if ever revealed. This under-the-surface emotional iceberg is the real pleasure of this film, as it resembles the world around us where people are carefully guarded, even within stable and long-term relationships, where there are simply things no one ever discusses, as if they are the painful secrets of our existence.
Most compelling is the relationship between two ten-year old boys, Christian, powerfully played by William Jøhnk Nielsen, and Elias (Markus Rygaard), where Christian solves the crisis of bullying with a swift act of revenge, protecting the meeker Elias who has seemingly succumbed to this endless behavior of being picked on and is forever indebted for his savior-like actions. They quickly become friends, but it’s clear Christian is the dominant party, emboldened by a sour sense of bitterness in the world around him, angry that his mother recently died of cancer, and angry at his father for being unable to stop it, feeling especially cheated after they were told her prognosis was excellent. Christian really carries the film and couldn’t be more intriguing, as he’s an especially smart kid holding his emotions in check, where there’s always an underlying sense of provocation, as if he could strike out anytime and anywhere. Despite his somewhat short stature, he stands up to the larger hoodlums in school without actually becoming one of them. Elias, on the other hand, follows him around like a lost puppy and wouldn’t dare cross his new friend. But there is also the simultaneous story of their parents, where Christian’s father Claus (Ulrich Thomsen) is loaded financially, taking him to live at his grandmother’s gargantuan estate, but remains impotent and emotionally repressed, unable to connect with his son who operates entirely on his own, cut off from the rest of his family. Elias’s father Anton (Mikael Persbrandt) works periodically as the lone physician at an African refugee camp, where lone women, their husband’s already murdered, are being savagely brutalized, their wombs sliced open in a vicious game by the military junta to reveal the sex of the unborn child. When Anton returns home to their own immense estate by the sea, his marriage is split apart, living separately from his wife Marianne (Trine Dyrholm) who has her own home by the sea, unforgiving of her husband’s previous philandering.
The real story surrounds the emotional impotence of having to stand up to bigger and stronger forces that continually threaten violence, both at the children’s level and in the world of adults, where the brutality reduces humans to shadows of their former selves. Against all parental advice, Christian strikes first, thinking the best defense is a good offense, believing no one will touch him if the first blow is convincingly strong enough. But of course, this viewpoint is shredded to bits if the follow up course of action is full annihilation, which is what we witness in gang infested neighborhoods, as kids are routinely killing other kids for the simple offense of an insulting comment. But this film isn’t social realism, and the society being depicted is the Danish upper class, one that has a distinct prejudice against foreigners and anything Swedish. But the schoolyard bullying is no different than anywhere else in the world, while the viciousness of mutilations in Africa is like no place else on earth. The film follows the path of choices made, each leading to subsequent consequences, where other choices are made, all of which lead to a sense of finality, and eventual futility, where there is no foolproof option that is guaranteed to succeed, yet the film is quite clear about how it depicts a certain option that is doomed to fail. Again, the film is searching for a moral imperative. Many of the transitional shots by Morten Søborg between sequences are quite stunning, particularly in their silence, though some may think these are pretentious artistic devices designed to reflect the typical vernacular of an art film. Actually, this view reflects the harmony of nature unspoiled by the damage of human intervention, where man’s initial impulse seems to be to destroy whatever it touches. Human violence is like no other destruction on earth, which ultimately leads to tragically bleak consequences, so by the finale, the film ends with the quiet urgency of a fervent prayer. | <urn:uuid:4fe54f2d-8c3c-4d1d-8796-034c459d8b6e> | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | http://cranesareflying1.blogspot.com/2011/04/in-better-world.html | 2017-04-25T22:11:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120881.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00016-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.971372 | 1,235 |
AnnieB asks me every weekend for cookies. And every weekend I dodge the subject and convince her she REALLY wants cake. Or muffins. Or banana bread. I do not know why I avoid cookies like I do? Maybe my aversion to sticky messes? Gunky hands and lots of washing up?
Yesterday I weakened and started Googling. I stumbled across this recipe from The Gluten Free Goddess and could see the ‘tweaking’ potential immediately. THEN I realised I could ‘amp’ up the nutritional value with some Berry Choc Chunk and I was committed. Cookie demons, beGONE!!
I used the Thermomix, but you could easily use traditional methods. I found thermie was perfect as I could grind my buckwheat flour and chop up my chocolate in the process.
1 cup buckwheat (ground into flour)
1 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch
1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon bicarb soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup coconut oil or butter (I used a combination, approx 2/3 butter, 1/3 coconut oil)
1 cup rapadura or coconut sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon honey or rice malt syrup
3 tbsp milk of choice (I used dairy – you could use coconut, rice, almond)
150g roughly chopped dark choc of choice (I buy the best I can afford, avoiding soy and refined sugars where possible)
1. Mix all dry ingredients together well (except dark chocolate.)
2. Combine wet ingredients (except for milk)
3. Add wet ingredients to dry, mixing well. The mixture should be wet enough to ‘drop’ onto cookie sheet. If you need it, add the milk and mix through.
4. Gently stir the chocolate chunks through.
5. Drop generous spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake in a moderate oven (approx 160 deg, fan forced) for approx 10 minutes.
6. Remove and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.
The cookies are best eaten within 2-3 days (weeeeelllll….. actually they are BEST eaten on the day of baking while still warm with a side of vanilla ice cream, but I understand some people will want these in lunchboxes…..) as they become a little dry and crumbly after a few days.
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Churches in Africa urged to prioritize disability rig
Nairobi, Keyna, December 8 (ENInews)--With a small number of disabled, deaf, and blind people now members of Africa's clergy, the continent's churches are being challenged to lead the struggle to increase rights for the disabled.
The churches have not fully embraced the issue, according to participants at conference held from 6-8 December in Lukenya, near Nairobi. The conference sought to educate church leaders, officials, and representatives from organizations serving the disabled about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, among other objectives.
"The church has been a pioneer in the care for people with disabilities. It started the first schools for those with disabilities and believed it was doing enough by sending the children to the schools. It failed to move from care to inclusion," said Samuel Kabue, executive director of the Presbyterian and Ecumenical Disability Network, who is blind.
The network, run by the World Council of Churches, has been advocating for the inclusion, participation, and active involvement of persons with disabilities in spiritual, social, and developmental activities.
"We are now bringing in the church to make it aware that it needs to be involved in this kind of advocacy. (We think) they know very little about the human rights of persons with disabilities," he said.
While explaining the churches' inadequate involvement in disability issues, Razaka Manantenasoa, a disabled lay shepherd of the Lutheran Church in Madagascar, said many viewed it as the work of foreign missionaries.
"The church thinks something has already been done. I think the church feels it has very little to. I would be encouraged to see movement," she said. Missionaries in Madagascar built one main center, she explained, which is the only fully equipped center for disabled people there.
According to the Rev. Balayo Seezi, a disabled priest from the Anglican Church of Uganda, many people with disabilities do not attend church services because there are no proper structures and services that would benefit them.
"A disabled person may enter the church, but you may ask what arrangements have been made so that a person in a wheelchair may also be able to move to the holy table to celebrate the Holy Communion with others," he said.
Even with the challenges, there is a bright side, according to some participants at the Lukenya conference. Small loans from the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) are helping many people start income-generating activities, ending their dependency on handouts.
"At first, the members came to meetings on beds, but with education, support, and training, they now come on their own using white canes. Now our problem is that we cannot find enough white canes," said Donatilla Kanimba, RUB executive director.
In the last eight years, the network has been helping develop a disability discourses in theological institutions which has improving the awareness. Recently, the Presbyterian Church of East Africa ordained of deaf minister as result of this work. | <urn:uuid:cf265e4a-a8ac-4642-bb17-f707a415b193> | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | https://www.christiancentury.org/article/2011-12/churches-africa-urged-prioritize-disability-rig | 2017-04-28T10:25:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122933.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00328-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.976762 | 627 |
WWE News: Olympic Silver medalist Jaime Espinal, Stardom's Io Shirai and former TNA wrestler Wes Brisco attend tryouts at the WWE Performance Center
News from the WWE's latest tryouts.
What’s the story?
WWE continues to scour the globe for new future stars for the company, often holding tryouts at the WWE Performance Center to gauge what type of talent these men and women bring to the table.
According to WWE.com, the latest tryouts hosted several big names including Olympic Silver Medalist Jaime Espinal, Stardom's Io Shirai and former TNA wrestler Wes Brisco.
In case you didn’t know...
Jaime Espinal is best known as an Olympic Silver Medalist, winning his medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. He became Puerto Rico’s first Olympic medalist in wrestling, as he won the medal in the 84 KG (185 pounds) division in freestyle wrestling.
Io Shirai is a former stablemate and tag team partner of the recently signed Kairi Hojo. She is the current World of Stardom Champion for the World Wonder Ring Stardom wrestling promotion in Japan.
Wes Brisco may be best known for his time as a member of the Aces and Eights stable in TNA Wrestling.
Brisco was previously signed to the WWE developmental territory FCW in 2009. He won the FCW Tag Team Championships with Xavier Woods in 2010. Wes is the son of WWE Hall of Famer, Gerald Brisco.
The heart of the matter
A photo gallery from the most recent tryout was posted on WWE.com this week. In the still images, Espinal, Shirai and Brisco could all be seen performing drills under the instructions of coaches at the WWE Performance Center.
Notably, there were also several other female wrestlers from around the world at the tryout. WWE may be using the tryout to more closely evaluate these women as they prepare for the rumoured upcoming women’s tournament.
The full gallery from the tryouts can be seen here.
It will be interesting to see if any of the three main talents that attended this tryout are offered contracts.
It’s always a good thing when the WWE brings in talent to evaluate them during tryouts. Io Shirai should absolutely be offered a contract immediately, as she is widely considered to be one of the best wrestlers in the world, regardless of gender.
Jaime Espinal is a relatively unknown commodity at this point, but we have seen several instances before of amateur wrestlers making a seamless transition into professional wrestling. I am very interested to see if the WWE signs him, as it would mean that they see something in him.
Wes Brisco is a very interesting case. From what I remember of him from his time in TNA, he was just average from an in-ring standpoint. He has a tremendous look, and the pedigree is there. If any situation would be capable of unlocking Brisco’s true potential, it would be working in the Performance Center.
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August 8, 2018
The International Alliance of Independent Publishers (IAIP), a network of 553 publishers worldwide, expresses its shock and dismay at the late-night abduction and detention of acclaimed photographer and human rights activist, Shahidul Alam, in Dhaka. Shahidul Alam has been a partner-colleague of the IAIP, in which context we have interacted with him on many occasions.
We believe that the charges against him under Section 57 of the ICT are an attempt to intimidate him by using a draconian law to stifle his right to free speech. He has been held without due legal process, and we have received disturbing reports of brutal treatment meted out to him in detention.
The right of peaceful protest, and the defence of that right, are fundamental to democracy and to upholding the rule of law. The IAIP extends its support to, and expresses solidarity with, Shahidul Alam, and reiterates its commitment to the freedom of expression in Bangladesh as well as in the rest of the world.
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Semana Spa @ Villa Semana Ubud-Bali (Indonesia) - Explore pure indulgence in Bali's Cultural Capital Area - The perfect place to relieve your stress
Semana Spa @ Villa Semana Ubud, Bali (Indonesia) - Get rid of your aches and pains and be one with nature
The Semana Spa is serenely located in a secluded and private open-air Bale Bengong on the Ayung River bank in Ubud. Be part of nature and experience total relaxation in the lotus pond bath with the sounds of a nearby waterfall. The choice of treatments will enhance this unsurpassable experience for you to rejuvenate and simply enjoy!
Not Staying at Villa Semana?
It is easy to enjoy the Villa Semana Spa experience even if you are not a guest at our hotel. Complete the spa booking form below, email us or call us to book in advance. For your convenience, we provide a shuttle service around the Ubud area and can pick you up from your hotel in Ubud. If you are coming from another part of Bali, ask your driver to drop you at the Ubud Tourist Information Center and we will pick you up from there.
Use of Facilities
You can make use of our swimming pool after your spa treatment or while you are waiting for your friends to finish theirs so remember to bring along your swim suit. Snacks and tea are complimentary at our pool side restaurant from 4pm. You might even consider staying for dinner. We suggest you plan to spend the entire day at Villa Semana; take photos, have a meal or explore the surrounding area with a short trek. Enjoy the beauty of our resort at the cost of your spa treatment. Simply let us know and we would be happy to make the necessary arrangements.
Semana Spa Packages:
Divine Dreams: 180 mins - USD 125
Total indulgence begins with a foot bath, a cleansing body wash, followed by a choice of coffee or corn scrub for deep skin cleansing, or the Balinese Boreh wrap that is a warming blend of spices and ground rice. Step into the aromatherapy flower bath and relax. Complete the rejuvenation process with the Semana massage and Refreshing facial.
* The Balinese Body wrap is not recommended for pregnant women.
Foot bath (10 min) - Lavender body wash (10 min) - Coffee or Corn Scrub or Boreh Wrap (20 min) - Apply conditioner (10 min) followed by shower (5 min) - Relax in Floral Bath (15 min) - Semana massage (75 min) - Facial (15 min)
Angel's Realm: 150 mins - USD 95
Revitalize yourself with this harmonious treatment that begins with an aromatherapy foot bath and a deep cleansing body wash followed by a 20 min light body massage using olive oil to open up the pores in preparation for the next step. The heart of this treatment is the application of the Lulur scrub its color reflects the purifying properties of its main ingredient - turmeric. The body is then coated in avocado yogurt to nourish your skin. The floral bath follows. Complete your revitalization with a choice of the traditional Balinese body massage or facial.
Foot bath (10 min) - Body wash (10 min) - Light Body Massage (20 min) - Lulur Scrub (20 min) - Avocado & yoghurt body conditioner (10 min) - Shower (5 min) - Relaxing Floral Bath (15 min) - Massage or Facial (55 min)
Semana Harmony: 120 mins - USD 155
Savor this intimate, inviting luxury that blends romance and quietude with fluid sensuality.
Reviviscence begins with a foot bath and a Semana massage followed by a lavender body wash. Linger in this intimate solitude in the floral bath. Twilight casts a special spell. Relish in the resplendent colors and magical hues of the Nature all around you.
Our Food & Beverage team is ready to enthrall and spoil you with a delightful casse-croûte selection of hors d'oeuvre and a bottle of Hatten wine.
Foot Bath (10 min) - Semana Massage (80 min) - Lavender Body Wash (10 min) - Relax in the bath tub and enjoy snacks and sparkling wine (20 min)
Summer Rain: 120 mins - USD 75
Detoxification begins with an aromatherapy foot bath and body wash. Deep cleanse with a choice of coffee or corn scrub to exfoliate and refresh your skin. Complete the cleansing treatment with a flower bath and revel in the Balinese massage.
Foot bath (10 min) - Body wash (10 min) - Coffee or Corn Scrub (20 min) - Apply conditioner (10 min) - Shower (5 min) - Relaxing Floral Bath (15 min) - Balinese Massage (50 min)
Sun-kissed: 120 mins - USD 75
Body balance begins with a foot and body wash. Heighten your body's restorative powers with the warming Balinese Boreh wrap that is ideal for sore muscles and colds. Refresh yourself with a floral bath and induce a harmonious sense of well being with the Balinese massage.
* The Balinese Body wrap is not recommended for pregnant women.
Foot bath (10 min) - Lavender Body wash (10 min) - Balinese Boreh Wrap (20 min) - Apply body conditioner (10 min) - Shower (5 min) Relaxing Floral Bath (15 min) - Balinese Massage (50 min)
Stardust: 90 mins - USD 65
Nourishment of your body, mind and soul begins with a foot and body wash followed by a light body massage.
The Lulur scrub gently exfoliates with the turmeric's healing properties. Ease into the floral bath and leave suffused with an inner glow and luminosity of skin.
Foot bath (10 min) - Body wash (10 min) - Light Body Massage (20 min) - Lulur scrub (20 min) - Apply Avocado & Yoghurt Conditioner (10 min) - Shower (5 min) - Floral Bath (15 min)
Semana Massage: 80 mins - USD 58
Adapted from Balinese, Swedish, Japanese, Shiatsu and Thai massage techniques, the invigorating Semana massage eases stiff joints and soothes sore muscles.
Foot bath (10 min) - Semana Massage (70 min)
The Semana Massage is adapted from Balinese, Swedish, Japanese, Shiatsu and Thai massage techniques. Eases stiff joints and soothes sore muscles.
Sutra Classic Manicure: 60 mins - USD 30
An exfoliating scrub, traditional nail care, hand and arm massage and the application of nail polish follows the aromatherapy hand soak.
Scrub and traditional nail care (20 min) - Hand soak to soften (10 min) - Hand and arm massage (10 min) - Apply nail polish (20 min)
Sutra Classic Pedicure: 60 mins - USD 30
The foot treatment moisturizes and softens the skin of the feet. It includes an aromatic footbath, foot scrub, a relaxing foot massage and the application of nail polish.
Foot care (20 min) - Footbath and scrub (10 min) - Foot massage (10 min) - Apply nail polish (20 min)
Traditional Balinese Massage: 60 mins - USD 45
This traditional massage is based on ancient therapies and the healing properties of essential oils. The even strokes of the Balinese ritual relieve tension; stimulate blood circulation, relaxing the body, mind and spirit.
Foot bath (10 min) - Traditional Balinese Massage (50 min)
Traditional Balinese Facial: 50 mins - USD 45
The signature Balinese recipe provides deep cleansing for all skin types. A light facial massage cleanses and purifies. The gentle fruit mask completes the recipe of hydrating and revitalizing leaving your skin soft and smooth.
Foot bath (10 min) - Traditional Balinese facial with light face massage (25 min) - Apply fruit mask (15 min)
Reflexology: 50 mins - USD 40
Pressure is applied to the soles of your feet where pressure points are to achieve full body balancing. This foot extravagance drains tension, inducing a deep state of relaxation.
Foot bath (10 min) - Reflexology (40 min)
For more information please contact:
Semana Spa @ Villa SemanaBanjar Semana, Desa Singakerta
Tel : +62 361 898 7111
Fax : +62 361 898 7222
Email : info[at]villasemana[dot]com
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Steve writes that his brother used to live in New Jersey. He now lives in Missouri. When ordering a Playstation 3 from Best Buy, he repeatedly corrected his address in Best Buy’s system, but somehow the PS3 still ended up shipped to his former address in New Jersey. Now Best Buy doesn’t intend to do anything until Steve’s brother convinces the current occupant of his former home in New Jersey to send the PS3 back. Good luck with that.
I am trying to help my brother out by seeing if anyone can help him with his predicament with Best Buy. He wanted to buy a Playstation 3 for the upcomming release of Final Fantasy 13. Since he lives in a small town called Union, Missouri, he has to make the approximately 1 hour trip to St. Louis to the nearest Best Buy. He did have the option of hitting up his local Gamestop, but he does love his rewards points and has been a long time member of the Best Buy rewards program. Unfortunately as luck would have it, Best Buy was out of PS3′s. He talked to a manager and they told him that the next shipment of PS3′s would be next week. Unable to wait that long, he decided that he would just go online and order the console form Best Buys website. He logged into his account to update his information. It had been a while since he had logged into his Best Buy account. His previous address was from New Jersey. After changing his address, he logged out then logged back in to purchase the PS3. When he went to check out he noticed that the address information had not been updated so he re-entered his Missouri address from the check out screen. He finished his checkout and thought nothing else of it.
His problem started when after a week goes by and he does not recieve a PS3 at his front door step. He logs into his account to find the tracking information and to his astonishment discovered that the PS3 had been delivered, but it had been delivered to his New Jersey address. He called up Best Buy to complain that they shipped the PS3 to the wrong address and that he had updated his address to his account. He wanted to know why they still delivered it to his New Jersey address. Per his words Best Buy gave him the usual “BS” and they said they would be glad to refund him his money as soon as he returns the Playstation. He then calls up UPS to complain and they just tell him that they received a package with an address and that they had fulfilled their delivery to the correct address. The package did not require any delivery confirmation so the PS3 was just dropped off at the front door. He assumes that the current owner of the house in New Jersey has decided to keep the PS3 since it has been about two weeks and no PS3 has been returned. So now he is out $300 with no PS3 and no way to get back to New Jersey to hunt down the PS3. Consumerist please help my brother.
Those addresses for an EECB (and phone numbers) are right here if you need them. Since we published this list in 2009, Brian Dunn has taken over for Brad Anderson as CEO. If you have any other ideas for Steve, he’s listening.
Late last year, someone claiming to be a Best Buy employee wrote in with advice for ordering from their Web site. It’s too bad that Steve’s brother didn’t see this before placing his ill-fated order.
Old Shipping Address on Newly Placed Orders
If your BestBuy.com account has your old shipping address and you are placing an order that needs to go elsewhere, be very careful. Best Buy’s systems have this glitch which really gets people angry, but leaves only a short window to fix it (usually an hour, sometimes less). To make sure your new order doesn’t default to your old address, go into your BestBuy.com account and delete your old address. Now, add your new one and make sure your old one is nowhere to be found. Wait 30 minutes, at least then place your order. Your old address will not be used and your order will go to your new, correct address. This happens a lot and has been on the list for Best Buy to fix for over two years, but they haven’t fixed it yet. | <urn:uuid:38d11cd6-68c2-4da0-966a-ec2a34f35701> | CC-MAIN-2014-49 | http://consumerist.com/2010/03/14/best-buy-sends-your-playstation-3-to-new-jersey-you-live-in-missouri/ | 2014-11-23T19:03:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-49/segments/1416400379636.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20141119123259-00027-ip-10-235-23-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.991257 | 904 |
WASHINGTON, DC—On June 9, new Major League Rugby team Old Glory DC hosted a full slate of middle school and high school all-star curtain-raiser matches prior to their final match of their inaugural exhibition season against the Toronto Blues at Catholic University in Northeast Washington DC.
Fort Hunt won the Virginia State Championship over the weekend, defeating a tough West End team 28-5.
The Warriors also took the JV title 27-14 over Richmond.
While Fort Hunt started slowly this year, the Warriors have come on strong since then. Led by center Charlie Martel, who was game MVP, they held off a solid West End attack to take the state title.
The Rugby Virginia boys HS season is down to two teams, as Fort Hunt and West End will face off after both won their preliminary playoff games this past weekend.
West End took care of a combined Newport News / Norfolk side 34-7, and Western Loudoun/great Falls 47-5.
The Raleigh Redhawks defeated Vienna in Virginia despite having some players late to the game due to traffic.
Legion pulled off a bit of a surprise over the weekend, defeating Fort Hunt 29-24 to win the Rugby Virginia state title.
With the 2018 high school season on the horizon, the Fort Hunt Warriors have been preparing for the tough campaign ahead.
While some teams rest and relax in the fall, the Warriors have been training since November. Even though 2017 was the team’s most successful season to date, head coach Dale Roach knows that this team has even more to offer.
Boys HS select teams from Virginia and Maryland met last week on the campus of Mount Saint Mary's in warmup games leading up to the South Regional Cup Tournament.
The Fairfax Police Youth rugby team repeated as Rugby Virginia DII champions this spring, beating Western Loudoun 29-7 in the final.
Fairfax was led by Woodson HS football standout Daniel Trump, who played flanker for the rugby team and was hugely influential on the field.
The Fort Hunt Warriors concluded one of their best season Saturday with a 36-19 defeat of Prince William in the Rugby Virginia Boys DI state final.
This was Fort Hunt's third state championship in the past five years.
Forth Hunt and Prince William will meet for the Virginia state championship after both clubs won their semifinals Saturday.
For Fort Hunt, it was just another hugely impressive performance, as they slammed Newport News 59-0.
Fort Hunt came out of the Jesuit Rugby Classic with A 3-1 and another jolt of confidence for this highly-regarded Virginia team.
For Coach Dale Roach, it was a gratifying experience, shutting out St. Xavier, Gonzaga’s 2nd side, and Greenwich, before losing 24-0 to Gonzaga’s 1sts in the final.
Fort Hunt’s solid tackling and pressure defense was on display through the weekend.
The Fort Hunt Warriors, ranked #28 among HS clubs by Goff Rugby Report, upset #11 West End this weekend in a game that turned many heads in Rugby Virginia.
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A man took a bow out of his pickup truck at the Whatcom County Courthouse in Bellingham early Tuesday, attached a baggie of marijuana to an arrow and fired the arrow at the second-floor recreation area of the county jail, according to news reports.
A 36-year-old man was later arrested, and he claimed he had been aiming at a squirrel, the Bellingham Herald reported late on Wednesday.
“He had no explanation as to why squirrel hunting requires attaching marijuana to an arrow,” Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo told the newspaper.
The second-floor fresh air exercise area is covered by a mesh screen. The man was not accurate in his aim, however, and the arrow landed on the roof.
A civilian employee of the Sheriff’s Office observed this unusual demonstration of archery. As the man sped off, the employee recorded his license plate number. He was apprehended at his home later in the day, with the bow still sitting in the pickup truck.
Police had to force their way into Jordan’s home after he refused them entry.
The archer is no stranger to the Whatcom County Jail. He recently served a 20-day sentence for assault and resisting arrest. He is back on the premises — in a first-floor cell.
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What owners can do with the Samsung UN60ES7100
Features of the machine
The image aspect ratio (the proportion between its weight and height) of the Samsung is sixteen to nine, while the image contrast ratio (the proportion between the lightest and darkest colors that the TV is capable of displaying) is twenty million to one—which is more than desirable. It has a resolution of 1,080 pixels and a refresh rate (the number of times per second that the monitor is renewed) of 240.
When the TV is turned on, the display screen resembles that of a computer monitor, tablet or smartphone, with icons for YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vimeo and other popular sites on the desktop, as well as tools and account management icons at the bottom of the screen. The Samsung comes equipped with a smart hub—a hub that has additional hardware enabling it to support other media types like FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface—this extends the range of a local area network) and Ethernet. It weighs 50.7 pounds.
As of now, the Samsung UN60ES7100 cannot be shipped outside the United States.
As a kind of "hybrid" machine, the Samsung UN60ES7100 makes it possible for the user to carry on more than one function at a time. One can, for instance, browse the Web or explore the smart hub while watching one’s favorite movies. Material that is available for viewing on Netflix, YouTube and other websites can also be viewed, either part-screen or full-screen. Since the websites of the major TV networks—such as CBS, NBC and USA—allow reruns of their most recent episodes to be viewed, this is one of the most attractive features of this smart TV, as owners can watch episodes of their favorite shows that they might have missed when they first came on.
Likewise, those who own a Samsung UN60ES7100 can chat with their friends online while watching TV—friends who may be watching the same thing on their smart TVs, which is just like watching with them in the same room, since you can discuss what is going on. You can also use any of the apps that you have downloaded from online.
Three "signature services" come installed on the TV—Family Story, with which you can upload photographs from a smartphone or other device and post messages; Fitness, for keeping track of how you follow your fitness regime; and Kids Story, which consists of a number of children’s learning programs.
The smart TV also comes with four pairs of Samsung SSG-4100GB 3D Active glasses, 2012 model, that run on a single nonstandard battery and require a Blu-Ray player or satellite/cable provider that can project 3D images.
Ratings—what customers are saying about this product
The Samsung UN60ES7100 has received an overall customer rating of four and a half stars by Amazon. There have been 99 customer reviews for this product, and the great majority of them are positive.
The glasses have also been given a rating of four and a half stars. One praised the qualify of the picture as well as the features; another said that it outperforms many of the cheaper TVs, calling the picture "bright, rich and clear;" and another placed the TV in his sunroom (two of the walls are mostly taken up by windows), where glare was something of a problem but he otherwise thinks that it is worth every penny.
And those who have not rated the product so highly, what are they saying?
One gave the TV only three stars, feeling that it was overpriced. Another had a problem with the TV flashing to the smart hub screen. "Absolutely horrid," said a third, who found the picture too grainy and had a problem with privacy, as the camera was always on. But such dissatisfied customers were quite a small minority.
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Cruise Ship Jobs
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Cruise ship jobs, and the professionals who perform them, are as varied as the ports they serve. Whether land based or shipboard, cruise line jobs are also plentiful. You may be a landlubber or at home on the high seas; either way, you will find numerous cruise ship jobs at Hcareers.
Hcareers is the premier job board for cruise line employment opportunities. You will find open positions with top employers in the industry including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and the Norwegian Cruise Line as well as Azamara Club Cruises and the Holland America Line. Available job opportunities on cruise ships frequently include land based customer service, public relations, sales and accounting as well as shipboard jobs such as officer, cruise director, security and hotel and guest services positions. Entry level cruise ship jobs are also often available.
If you're a professional looking for cruise ship employment, it's a great time to embark on a search for a job working for one of the major cruise lines. According to the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), 11.1 million North American guests vacationed on cruise ships in 2010. Annual occupancy exceeded 103 percent, proving that demand for cruise vacations is outpacing supply. By 2014, 26 new cruise ships will be built, resulting in 51,000 additional berths. Additional ships and additional passengers always equate to an increased demand for professionals who want to work on a cruise ship.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies some cruise ship jobs as water transportation occupations. Recent data tabulated by the BLS shows that water transportation occupations employed more than 64,000 professionals as of January 2012. Employment in the water transportation industry, including marine operations positions such as cruise ship captain, officer and engineering staff, is expected to increase 15 percent by 2018, so excellent cruise ship job opportunities are predicted. Other jobs on cruise lines are classified by the BLS as hospitality occupations (with 5 percent growth predicted), and recreation occupations (predicted to increase by 15 percent).
Most entry-level cruise line jobs require little formal training �especially shipboard hospitality and hotel positions. If you are interested in cruise line employment and you have a background in administration, marketing, information technology, operations, childcare, fitness, beauty, or any customer service oriented field, you likely already possess the skills and experience necessary.
Cruise ship jobs offer competitive salaries as well. According to one source, a cruise ship activity coordinator may earn as much as $2800 per month. A cruise ship fitness instructor or personal trainer may earn $2000 per month. An assistant head chef may earn $4600 per month, while bartenders and waitresses on cruise ships may earn as much as $3000 per month. The average cruise staff member may earn $2600 per month. An added perk, free meals and accommodations while on duty, means that most of a cruise ship employee's salary can go directly into savings.
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It sounds so convenient, as Apple products often do: an app that would aggregate all of a user’s medical records, from test results to medications, in a single place. And, in theory, the military and veterans could eventually be able to take advantage.
But it might take a while.
Apple announced on Jan. 24, 2018, that they would be beta testing a new version of their Health app, based on the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, or FHIR, standard for transferring electronic medical records.
Though the Department of Veterans Affairs told Federal Times that it is “always interested in new methods and technology to improve Veterans’ health care,” health IT experts said that making government-held health data available on commercial applications like the one offered from Apple would require additional levels of effort.
“Integrating a commercial solution with a data set as large as the United States Department of Defense’s health records system is a significant effort, but not impossible,” said Shaun Bierweiler, vice president of Hortonworks’ public sector practice. One key consideration is, of course, the security of high-impact data.
Bierweiler said DoD and VA would need to have end-to-end security assurance, as well as a comprehensive view, of both data in motion and data at rest, at all times. That can be a big ask for a commercial vendor.
The federal government also has a history of relying on antiquated systems to store and process data, which are difficult to integrate with new apps.
“The more customized and antiquated a government solution, the harder it is to keep pace and make use of new commercial solutions and technologies,” said David Wennergren, former Pentagon assistant deputy chief management officer and current managing director at Deloitte.
“DoD’s planned migration to a commercial health care solution and the adoption of industry-wide standards will improve the ability of the department to take advantage of mobile devices and applications.”
DoD and the VA are both moving toward the adoption of the MHS Genesis electronic health record system, giving them better interoperability with each other and, potentially, with commercial solutions. DoD beneficiaries can currently access their health information through the TRICARE Online Patient Portal Mobile.
DoD began the initial deployment of MHS Genesis in February 2017, with full deployment planned for 2022. Veterans Affairs intended to contract directly with Cerner, the same company deploying the DoD system, and the Government Accountability Office expected that initial deployment would occur by June 2019.
“The more interoperable and more aligned to common standards that the two departments are, the better able both will be to make use of commercial applications and technology,” said Wennergren.
Defense Health Agency spokesperson Kevin Dwyer also noted that the DoD has lately been “keen on being an early adopter of a variety of technologies to help improve experiences of its members,” as the sharing of information would yield quality outcomes on all sides.
Security and privacy will inevitably remain the top obstacle — not only creating apprehension by DoD, but also adding roadblocks that could require Apple and other commercial providers to take extra steps get apps blessed for military yes. Much like the response to the government procurement morass from many Silicon Valley companies: If the process is too arduous, some might not bother.
“It will be important for DoD to recognize the power and inevitability of mobile devices, web-based apps and the personal involvement of military members and veterans in managing their health,” said Wennergren.
“Security and privacy can be addressed for mobile and commercial solutions, if we’re willing to think differently about how to manage risk. Embracing these new technologies and approaches will deliver tremendous value; avoiding them will just hamper an organization’s ability to keep pace with technological change and emerging best practices.” | <urn:uuid:ae1ce97b-d404-4778-87f1-86da1959002b> | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | https://www.federaltimes.com/home/2018/02/02/theres-an-app-for-that-but-getting-acess-to-apple-health-for-military-and-vets-is-a-long-shot/ | 2018-05-25T10:55:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867085.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20180525102302-20180525122302-00525.warc.gz | en | 0.953648 | 814 |
Kings Beach House Rental Photos and Description
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6)
This Lake Tahoe vacation home has it all - a private hot tub, multiple decks and balconies to enjoy the fresh mountain air, an updated, designer interior, and a great location right near downtown Kings Beach. After your arrival, you can enjoy a truly car-free escape if you'd like!
Right from your front door at this beautiful home, it's a 10 minute stroll to Kings Beach State Park, Kings Beach Miniature Golf, and restaurants like Jason's Beachside Grill and the Log Cabin Caffe. And if you do want to get in your car, there are casinos just across the Nevada state line to the east, and in winter, Northstar California is only 10 minutes away for some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the state!
Of course, since this Kings Beach home offers such a comfortable interior, you may find yourself staying in most evenings to enjoy the cozy gas fireplace, the flat screen TV with cable, watch a DVD, or share a home-cooked meal around the dining room table. There's an updated full kitchen with everything you'll need to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And on the deck, there's a grill, plenty of seating, and a lovely view of the surrounding forested area.
This Fox Street retreat's three bedrooms assure that there's room for up to six guests, with two queen beds and two twins. But, before heading off to bed here, you may want have a quick soak in the lower deck's hot tub - it's great for soothing sore muscles after a day out on the slopes.
Ideal for family vacations or couples traveling together, you'll be able to explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe area from this Kings Beach vacation home easily and conveniently, Whether you hike, bike, and swim in the summer or ski and snowshoe in the winter, this lovely Tahoe escape will appeal to your whole group!
Come visit Kings Beach for some rest and relaxation right by crystal blue Lake Tahoe with a stay at this beautiful, amenity-packed getaway and enjoy all that this magical area has to offer.
- children welcome
- non smoking only
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4 Machine Learning Challenges for Threat Detection
The growth of machine learning and its ability to provide deep insights using big data continues to be a hot topic. Many C-level executives are developing deliberate ML initiatives to see how their companies can benefit, and cybersecurity is no exception. Most information security vendors have adopted some form of ML, however it’s clear that it isn’t the silver bullet some have made it out to be.
While ML solutions for cybersecurity can and will provide a significant return on investment, they do face some challenges today. Organizations should be aware of a few potential setbacks and set realistic goals to realize ML’s full potential.
False positives and alert fatigue
The greatest criticism of ML-detection software is the “impossible” number of alerts it generates — think millions of alerts per day, effectively delivering a denial-of-service attack against analysts. This is particularly true of “static analysis” approaches that rely heavily on how threats look.
Even an ML-based detection solution that is 97% accurate may not help because, simply put, the math is not favorable.
Let’s say organizations have one threat among 10,000 users on their network. Thanks to Bayes’ law, we can calculate an alert is truly a positive attack by multiplying 0.97 (for 97% accuracy) by the chance of an actual threat amongst all users, or 1/10,000. This means that even with 97% accuracy, the actual likelihood of an alert being a real attack is 0.0097%!
Since improving beyond 97% may not be feasible, the best way to address this is to limit the population under evaluation by whitelisting or prior filtering with domain expertise. This could mean focusing on highly credentialed, privileged users or a specific vital part of the business unit.
ML algorithms work by learning the environment and establishing baseline norms before they monitor for anomalous events that can indicate a compromise. However, if the IT enterprise is constantly reinventing itself to meet business agility needs and the dynamic environment doesn’t have a steady baseline, the algorithm cannot effectively determine what is normal and will issue alerts on completely benign events.
To help minimize this impact, security teams must work within DevOps environments to know what changes are being made and update their tooling accordingly. The DevSecOps (development, security, and operations) acronym is beginning to gain traction since each of these elements should be synchronized and work within a shared consciousness.
ML’s power comes from its ability to conduct massive multi-variable correlation to develop its predictions. However, when a real alert makes its way to a security analyst’s queue, this powerful correlation takes the appearance of a black box and leaves little more than a ticket that says, “Alert.” From there, an analyst must comb through logs and events to figure out why it triggered the action.
The best way to minimize this challenge is to enable a security operations center with tools that can quickly filter through log data on the triggering entity. This is an area where artificial intelligence can help automate and speed data contextualization. Data visualization tools can help as well by providing a fast timeline of events coupled with an understanding of a specific environment. A security analyst can then determine rapidly why the ML software sent the alert and whether it is valid.
The final challenge for ML is hackers who are quickly able to adapt and bypass detection. When that does occur, it can have catastrophic effects, as recent hackers demonstrated by causing a Tesla to accelerate to 85 MPH by altering a 35 MPH sign on a road.
ML in security is no different. A perfect example is an ML-network-detection algorithm that uses byte analysis to very effectively determine whether traffic is benign or shellcode. Hackers adapted quickly by using polymorphic blending attacks, padding their shellcode attacks with additional bytes to alter the byte frequency and fully bypass detection algorithms. It’s more ongoing proof that no one tool is bulletproof and security teams need to constantly assess their security posture and stay educated on the latest attack trends.
ML can be extremely effective in enabling and advancing security teams. The ability to automate detection and correlate data can save a significant amount of time for security practitioners.
However, the key to an improved security posture is human-machine teaming where a symbiotic relationship exists between machine (an evolving library of indicators of compromise) and man (penetration testers and a cadre of mainframe white-hat hackers). ML brings the speed and agility needed to stay ahead of the curve, and humans bring qualities that it can’t (yet) replicate — logic, emotional reasoning, and decision-making skills based on experiential knowledge. | <urn:uuid:0830f24f-a776-41ac-a5a3-d4918ac73190> | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | https://www.aiuniverse.xyz/4-machine-learning-challenges-for-threat-detection/ | 2021-06-25T12:57:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487630175.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20210625115905-20210625145905-00444.warc.gz | en | 0.932686 | 965 |
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Ariel Castro has accepted a plea deal in order to avoid the death penalty.
What happens when a local police department and a state child protective services agency overreact and abuse their authority?
Tamara Holder questions Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) about the timing of the arrest amid reports that the intern's arrest was delayed until after Menendez's reelection.
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Tom Brady -- Trump's My Boy ... But I Don't Wanna Be a Distraction (AUDIO)
Tom Brady Trump's My Boy But I Don't Wanna Be a Distraction
10/17/2016 7:24 AM PT
Tom Brady says he walked offstage when asked about Donald Trump's "locker room talk" because he didn't want to be a "distraction for the team" ... but says he still considers Trump a friend.
Brady called in to the "Kirk & Callahan Show" on Monday -- when he was asked to expand on his relationship with Trump.
"I met him probably 15, 16 years ago," Brady said ... "We’ve played golf together many, many times and I’ve always had a good time with him."
"He’s been a friend of mine. He’s supported our team. He’s supported the Patriots. He’s been on the Patriots sideline a lot. He’s always called me after games to encourage me over the course of 15 years. That’s kind of the way it is."
When asked why he shut down the "locker room talk" question last week -- Brady said, "It’s just the way it is right now."
"Obviously there’s a lot of headlines to make, and I’ve tried not to make a lot of headlines. I’ve been in an organization where we’re taught to say very little, we have respect for our opponents and we don’t do the trash-talking."
"The thing I’ve always thought is I don’t want to be a distraction for the team. That’s what my goal is. Not that there are things I’ve said and done that haven’t been, but you try not to be. It’s just hard enough to win and prepare without the distractions so when you start having the distractions it’s even harder to prepare."
So, is Brady even gonna vote?
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When Congress returns to work after pausing to reflect on the horror of the Arizona shootings, health care repeal will top the agenda for Speaker John Boehner and the Republican Party. "Obamacare" galvanized opposition to the Obama presidency within Republican and independent ranks. And few issues within health care generate such a visceral and often hysterical response as the "individual mandate"—the obligation that all people participate either by purchasing insurance or paying a tax whose proceeds would be used to defray the costs of uninsured health care and reduce premiums.
What is bizarre about the Republican opposition is that the individual mandate is an extraordinarily conservative concept—one at the core of former Republican Gov. Mitt Romney's health prescription for Massachusetts, and one designed to address the age-old Republican critique that folks without "skin in the game" are freeloaders on society.
Put to one side for the moment the question of commerce clause jurisdiction—whether the federal government has the constitutional power to implement the idea. That issue will be resolved by the Supreme Court, but is not the cause of the visceral response to the individual mandate. Conservatives claim to be outraged that any government—federal or state—could require them to participate in the health-insurance marketplace.
Yet in a series of conversations I have had with senior Republicans—both on and off my CNN show—those individuals have conceded that the idea makes sense, and is conservative to boot.
Let's start with a couple of facts nobody disputes. Federal law requires hospitals to give emergency care to all people—regardless of insurance coverage. The annual bill for care delivered by hospitals to uninsured individuals is more than $40 billion. Those costs are reimbursed to hospitals through multiple reimbursement programs—state and federal—all designed to cover what is called "charity care." All the funds for these reimbursements come from you and me—in the form of either higher taxes or insurance premiums. Our dollars are funneled to the hospitals to cover the cost of covering the uninsured. Those who get the care yet have no insurance and pay no bills are freeloaders whose costs have been shifted to everybody else. These freeloaders are the very sorts of people Republicans usually love to deride—for they eat from the trough of public benefits yet contribute nothing.
These uninsured individuals have made an economically rational decision—but a selfish one. Why pay insurance premiums when they can rely on hospitals to provide emergency care anyway? Moreover, they may gamble that the value of the health care they consume will be less than the cost of the premiums they will pay. Shifting the cost of their care to others seems just fine to them. Those of us who pay premiums and taxes are covering the cost of these freeloaders. Not fair, we cry!
The remedy is conceptually easy: Everybody should buy some form of insurance or pay a tax whose proceeds are used to cover the appropriate health costs. That amount can be—and is, in the health care reform law—calibrated to one's income.
Nobody with whom I have spoken has any alternative idea that makes sense. A few conservatives offer a canard: the fallacy that people can "opt out" of the health care marketplace. We all participate, from the moment of birth, and we all incur and generate costs. From required life-saving inoculations to the high costs of end-of-life care, we all consume. The only question is whether we all pay.
The pseudo-libertarian argument that we should all be free to opt out was rendered irrelevant when we required that hospitals give care to anybody in need. Fortunately, nobody is arguing against this humane concept. So the only remaining question is how we cover the costs.
The requirement that insurance carriers cover those with pre-existing conditions also makes full participation logically necessary. Without the mandate, rational people would wait to acquire coverage until they were very ill, driving the cost of coverage through the roof, thereby defeating the very purpose of insurance.
In a nearly identical context that causes absolutely no political controversy—auto insurance—our policies are similar in every single state. Nowhere can you drive without having auto insurance. Why? Because when you drive you create potential costs that must be covered. So every state has made the decision that if you want to drive, you must be covered.
Are there some people who opt not to drive? Of course. So they don't need auto insurance. But you can't opt out of health care. We all consume, all generate costs, and all want to pay as little as possible. But those with no insurance at all, who skip payments altogether, are merely shifting the costs to the rest of us. By having them pay their fair share, by making them have some "skin in the game," we are accomplishing what Republicans have always said they want to do—make free-riding impossible.
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DESTIN — Site work on the Destin Commons expansion has been completed and construction on the actual buildings is planned to begin early next month.
Destin Commons announced the roughly 100,000 square foot expansion, which is being built in the southwest corner of the front parking lot facing U.S. Highway 98, in September of last year. Work installing the underground utilities and building pads started soon after the announcement.
“We have completed all of the underground utilities, we’ve got final permit approval for the buildings, we’re waiting on one final document before we can close on our loan, but everything is moving towards June 1 as a construction start date,” said Bob Perry, general manager of Destin Commons. “We expect to have a couple of major announcements within the next two to three weeks.”
Those announcements will be the names of the two junior anchor businesses in the expanded section of Destin Commons. Most details about the junior anchor stores won’t be released until later this month, but Perry did release a few hints.
“They’re both new to the market,” Perry said. “One is a major fashion retailer and the other one is a restaurant and entertainment concept.”
Over the next two to three weeks, test will be performed on the water systems to make sure everything was installed properly for the fire hydrants and the future building’s sprinkler systems. Compaction test will also be completed on the building pads at the construction site.
Destin Commons opened in November of 2003 with 400,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space, as well as the Rave Motion Pictures movie theater. Rave was purchased in December of last year and renamed AMC Destin Commons 14.
The center is currently 100 percent leased and Perry expects that to continue until the expansion opens. Designs for the expansion have not been completely finalized yet, but preliminary plans called for more than 20 retail spaces and three restaurants.
Perry said they have received commitments or letters of intent for about 70 percent of the expansion and he expects to be at 90 to 95 percent full or higher by the time they open.
Destin Commons is still targeting a mid-2014 opening for the expansion.
“There will be kind of a staggered opening with certain components of it getting open as early mid-April and others coming on in May, June and July,” Perry said. “Hopefully nothing later than July. It depends on the length build out and the permitting process for each of the tenants.” | <urn:uuid:578dbc75-bab0-49be-a808-c254e21ab0f1> | CC-MAIN-2015-18 | http://www.emeraldcoast.com/shopping/destin-commons-expansion-underway-1.137178 | 2015-04-27T22:10:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-18/segments/1429246659483.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20150417045739-00202-ip-10-235-10-82.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.963332 | 531 |
The first person I met at Zuccotti Park after it had become Liberty Plaza was Camille Raneem. She had been an Obama supporter and was disappointed, like so many, with his politics since the election. She'd been at Occupy Wall Street (OWS) since September 17, the day the camp sprang up.
"I've been waiting for this for three years," she told me then.
Months later, she elaborated: "The two most shining moments of my life were election night 2008 in Times Square, just because everyone was so together. The second time I had that feeling of just complete and utter connectedness was the second night of Occupy, when we spontaneously organized a candlelight vigil at a couple of different spots by Wall Street."
"Just walking through those quiet dark streets in the middle of the night with the lights, we were all completely silent, a hundred and some odd people in dead silence with their candles, it was beautiful and it took me back to when I started believing that I could have faith in my country again, that I could work together with citizens," she continued. "That's what I felt when Obama was elected. I had that shattered, but I never lost that hope because I knew it was possible."
It doesn't seem like too much of a stretch at this point to say that Obama is responsible for Occupy Wall Street's existence. The failures of his administration to stop the bleeding caused by financial meltdown have been well documented, as well as the disillusionment among many former supporters.
What's been discussed less often is the fact that the Obama campaign trained a lot of first-time political operators, young people as well as older folks inspired for once to go beyond showing up on election day and then left without much to do. Organizing for America was supposed to continue the movement that sprang up around the campaign, but political movements are unwieldy things and the control of the Democratic National Committee shut down much of the free-flowing energy that helped elect the president. For three years, as Raneem noted, activists waited and wondered if they'd made a mistake.
But some of them were planning something else.
The Politics of Personalities
Marta Evry, a California-based community organizer and blogger at Venice for Change, did a survey recently of over 1,200 self-selected people, mostly political activists, about their feelings on the Obama administration. Perhaps unsurprisingly, she found that many of those who had worked or volunteered heavily for Obama in 2008 were undecided as to whether they will do so again - 47 percent of the respondents. Thirty-nine percent were undecided as to whether they would donate money to the re-election effort (82 percent of them had donated in 2008).
Evry told me herself that she's not going to go back to the Obama campaign unless "something drastic happens." The same is true, she said, for many of the people she worked closely with in 2008. But that doesn't mean they're dropping out of activism - and for many, their alternate solution has come through Occupy.
"There's this kind of damaged sentiment," Raneem told me. "We've already learned our lesson, that is that the powers of the people have to rest in the people."
Amin Husain, who was involved in planning the Wall Street occupation from July on, was one of many who had given his time and effort to Obama in 2008, registering to vote for the first time in his life and going to Philadelphia to work as a legal observer at the polls. "I gave it my true shot," he said. And for him it was the first and the last chance that the Democrats got.
Brook Packard, a musician and educator from Rye, New York, told me that she, too, was not a regular Democratic voter. After 2004 and her disappointment in the choice of John Kerry, she gave what she could, organized marches in her town and traveled to different places to volunteer. "You get sort of worn down; you vote; you work on the streets; you drive people to the polls - and then Obama goes and makes a sweet deal with Wall Street," she said.
The picture of the Obama activist is often of a young person like Raneem, getting involved in politics for the first time during or right after college, but many of them were also like Packard, Evry and Husain: adults who thought Obama might be different than the standard Democratic politicians who'd never inspired them before. And still others, like Stephen Shepherd from Lexington, Kentucky, had been involved with Democratic politics for a while.
Shepherd got his start as a college Democrat at the University of Kentucky, worked on Congressional campaigns in 2006 and then became a field staffer for Obama in the Lexington area in 2008. Though Kentucky obviously didn't swing Obama's way, Shepherd noted that Fayette county had the highest voter turnout in the state and went heavily for Obama. "I was a hard-core Obama fan, just sure he was going to solve every single problem that we had," Shepherd said.
It actually wasn't just Obama's failures (on health care and the Iraq war) that put Shepherd off the Democratic Party, either. He was also disgusted by Jack Conway, now the attorney general of the state and a Democrat, attacking Rand Paul's religion during the 2010 campaign.
Disillusionment with Obama, for many of these activists, led not to a search for another hero - as Micah Sifry noted - but a turn away from the idea of heroes and toward the specific problems that need to be fixed. "The conversations are between people who are looking at the politics of personalities and people who are looking at the politics," Evry noted and Raneem echoed her. Evry continued, "OWS is very issue-oriented. It's not being built around leaders. You start looking at what do you believe in, what do you want to organize around?"
For Husain and Shepherd and others, their disappointment led to questioning the two-party system and returning to activism on the outside. "I got pretty cynical after 2010 and Occupy really re-lit my hopes," Shepherd said. And Raneem points out, "I don't believe that anybody can get anywhere close to running for president without having certain ties and certain interests."
Packard agreed. "With Occupy, by not having a person, an agenda, the dream is shared by everyone and can be worked on by everyone. The dream is similar: no war, no patriarchy, the least among us gets strengthened."
Husain wanted to be sure to note, though, that in Zuccotti Park, at least, the movement was kicked off by people who had always wanted to work outside of the political system. "The anarchists were the first. The hippies were first."
From the Party to the Streets - Using Obama's Organizing Techniques to Occupy
The Obama campaign was a strangely open place; anyone could walk into a campaign office, be handed a walk list or a phone list, given cursory training and put to work. Volunteers were given personal logins to the voter database, demonstrating an extreme amount of trust in people whose backgrounds had not been vetted at all. Given that sort of freedom and responsibility, many were dismayed when Organizing for America (OFA) turned out very differently.
Evry was active with OFA during the battle for health care reform, but was disappointed by the organization's refusal to let activists pressure Democratic lawmakers who weren't supporting the bill. So instead, she and her group did their own organizing to target local Democrats. "I would not have thought to do that four years ago," she said.
That's what the Obama campaign empowered her to do, she noted, and it did so for a lot of young people, who immediately saw an outlet in Occupy for those skills they'd honed with the confidence they felt from winning.
Technology was an important part of the Obama campaign - tools like MyBarackObama.com gave activists experience in self-organizing, so putting together protests on Facebook became second nature. Raneem pointed out that a lot of central people in the media and public relations teams at Occupy in New York had either campaigned for Obama or other Democrats for years. But, now, using those skills for themselves, she said, "At the end of the day they're the hero, not somebody that they've spent 40 hours a week calling other people about."
Husain was part of the original email list that created the "We are the 99 percent" slogan and he pointed out that that slogan didn't come from a vetted, professional, controlled analysis or a trained media team. "It was 256 emails back and forth and a meeting. That came from a visceral place."
Working together is a pleasure in itself - that's been one of the tenets of Occupy's reclamations of public space, that being with other people is in a way its own reward. And that, too, was something that people organizing for the first time with Obama learned. "Human beings were meant to work together," Packard said. "[The Obama campaign] really brought people together, which is maybe why the hope crashed us so."
Evry, too, noticed this, that giving people positive feedback on the campaign (including, ultimately, the victory) kept them coming back. "They start forming community, you start forming these relationships that go beyond the political," she said.
The boost that comes with wins and with solidarity has helped carry Occupy to some startling places. Ironically, some of the things that helped OWS catch on in the beginning didn't look like wins - penned-up girls being pepper-sprayed in the face, 700 arrested on the Brooklyn Bridge - but surviving those things together helped push less radical activists to another level of activism beyond phone banking and calling one's representative.
Packard became involved with Occupy when her husband, Bishop George Packard, received a call from Chris Hedges, asking him to support Occupy's call for Trinity Church to allow them to occupy Duarte Square. Bishop Packard, a retired Episcopal clergyman, was arrested in Duarte on December 17 when, after Trinity refused to grant access to the space, he was one of the people who climbed over the fence and briefly took the square anyway.
"I was always the free radical in the family," Brook Packard said. "It's been sort of a growth for him."
Suddenly, Occupy tactics are everywhere and even state and local politicians have been willing to join in. Packard told a story of a group of senior citizens in her town, who together with county legislator Judith Myers, occupied a bus stop in protest at the elimination of service to their homes.
Shepherd, whose occupation in Lexington, Kentucky, had been in place since September 29 in front of a Chase bank, noted that they, too, have gotten support from state and local politicians, including a state representative, Kelly Flood, who took a handmade sign from Occupy Lexington and presented it to OWS in Zuccotti Park.
Still, Husain noted that there has been tension between what he terms "the very traditional well organized people" and "those who are like 'No, this is an uprising.'"
"There's room for everyone in here," he said, but the debate that remains is between those who argue that Occupy is about the political process and others who say that it's not, "that it's a transformative movement that is going to go beyond any election."
A Declaration of Independence?
Husain himself is on the side that chose uprising. But he also pointed out that the movement doesn't try to dictate whether people should or should not take part in the process. "Each individual is autonomous; they can do whatever they want; we don't have rules; it's about freedom and empowering each other."
Over and over again these days, pundit after pundit has waggled a finger at Occupy, calling for activists to occupy a voting booth, to not forget electoral politics, to remember, after all, to vote. But few of them seem interested in talking to the Occupiers themselves, many of whom are quite pragmatic about electoral politics.
Raneem pointed out, "For occupiers to come out and overtly ask the American people not to vote, it won't expedite us organizing together any faster."
For Shepherd, he's intrigued by Elizabeth Warren and a fan of Bernie Sanders, but isn't going to work for just anyone "just because they have a D next to their name." He advocates working with local politicians - as he noted, his local Occupy has gotten support from progressive state legislators and in New York, city council members Jumaane Williams and Ydanis Rodriguez have been huge supporters of OWS.
The Obama question even seems moot for some of the people I spoke to for this story - the frustration with the electoral system extends to an electoral college that renders one's vote largely meaningless in either a true-blue state like New York, where Packard wonders whom to vote for, or a solid red one like Shepherd's Kentucky.
Raneem pointed out the way that Occupy the Primaries, in early states like Iowa and New Hampshire, put pressure on Republican candidates (and also on Obama) and created space for independent activism around the campaigns and a dialogue about the election. And as the political conventions get closer, new crackdowns on dissent in Charlotte are already drawing scorn.
Evry argued, "If you can come in and take over Zuccotti Park, you can come in and take over the Democratic party."
And perhaps that's true. Perhaps wresting control of the party from those currently in charge would be its own type of declaration of independence. In a way, though, that's what happened with Obama, who ran an insurgent campaign against the presumed nominee, Hillary Clinton and won, only to disappoint.
But in that insurgent campaign, fueled by volunteers and small donors as well as Wall Street money, a bunch of activists learned not to wait their turn either. They learned to make things happen on their own and this year they've taken another huge step, calling into question not just the man who is president, but the way the system works from the bottom up.
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I read a book a couple of months ago, and today I came across the author's web site and some excerpts of possible interest to a couple of people out there: Party of One: The Loner's Manifesto, by Anneli Rufus. The author's tone sometimes seems more vehement toward "nonloners" than I usually am. (Although on my worst days, I can muster up quite a good dose of anger and bitterness toward those who would push me to "fit in" better, I should probably admit.) I found myself chuckling in recognition and nodding in agreement in a number of places. And you know, while it would likely be uncomfortable reading for nonloners, it might also be enlightening, for reasons summed pretty well in this quote from the book:
"They take offense. Feel hurt. Get angry. They do not blame owls for coming out at night, yet they blame us for being as we are. Because it involves them, or at least they believe it does...""They" being the nonloners who cannot understand a loner's desire to just be left alone and insist on pushing them to be more "normal." In short, the best thing to remember about loners is this: It's not about you. That loner who is avoiding your phone calls or your invitation to do lunch is not (necessarily) indicating that she doesn't like you. She just prefers--requires--more alone time than you do. Loners do not go around urging nonloners to stay in more or talk to fewer people. We just want the same courtesy returned to us. | <urn:uuid:2964fea5-9fde-4a6b-a588-bfd4a872f7ea> | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | http://leerickson.blogspot.com/2009/06/and-here-is-your-verse.html | 2017-12-17T12:06:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948595858.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20171217113308-20171217135308-00703.warc.gz | en | 0.968493 | 333 |
Happy Valley ESD (Santa Cruz) | BP 4219.24 Personnel
Maintaining Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions
The Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive school environment that protects the safety and well-being of district students. The Board expects all adults with whom students may interact at school or in school-related activities, including employees, independent contractors, and volunteers, to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in their interactions with students both within and outside the educational setting. Such adults shall not engage in unlawful or inappropriate interactions with students and shall avoid boundary-blurring behaviors that undermine trust in the adult-student relationship and lead to the appearance of impropriety.
Employees are prohibited from entering into or attempting to form a romantic or sexual relationship with any student or engaging in sexual harassment of a student, including sexual advances, flirtations, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate comments about a student's body or appearance, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
(cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment)
Adults shall not intrude on a student's physical or emotional boundaries unless necessary in an emergency or to serve a legitimate purpose related to instruction, counseling, student health, or student or staff safety.
Any employee who observes or has knowledge of another employee's violation of this policy shall report the information to the Superintendent/Principal or designee or appropriate agency for investigation pursuant to the applicable complaint procedures. Other adults with knowledge of any violation of this policy are encouraged to report the violation to the Superintendent/Principal or designee. The Superintendent/Principal or designee shall protect anyone who reports a violation from retaliation. Immediate intervention shall be implemented when necessary to protect student safety or the integrity of the investigation.
(cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees)
(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures)
(cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting)
Employees who engage in any conduct in violation of this policy, including retaliation against a person who reports the violation or participates in the complaint process, shall be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal. Any other adult who violates this policy may be barred from school grounds and activities in accordance with law. The Superintendent/Principal or designee may also notify law enforcement as appropriate.
(cf. 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
The district's employee code of conduct addressing interactions with students shall be provided to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and shall be posted on school and/or district web sites. (Education Code 44050)
(cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites)
(cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)
Employees shall remain vigilant of their position of authority and not abuse it when relating with students. Examples of employee conduct that can undermine professional adult-student interactions or create the appearance of impropriety include, but are not limited to:
1. Initiating inappropriate physical contact
2. Being alone with a student outside of the view of others
3. Visiting a student's home or inviting a student to visit the employee's home without parent/guardian consent
4. Maintaining personal contact with a student that has no legitimate educational purpose, by phone, letter, electronic communications, or other means, without including the student's parent/guardian or the principal
When communicating electronically with students, employees shall use district equipment or technological resources when available. Employees shall not communicate with students through any medium that is designed to eliminate records of the communications. The Superintendent/Principal or designee may monitor employee usage of district technology at any time without advance notice or consent.
(cf. 4040 - Employee Use of Technology)
5. Creating or participating in social networking sites for communication with students, other than those created by the district, without the prior written approval of the principal or designee
6. Inviting or accepting requests from students, or former students who are minors, to connect on personal social networking sites (e.g., "friending" or "following" on social media), unless the site is dedicated to school business
7. Singling out a particular student for personal attention and friendship, including giving gifts and/or nicknames to individual students
8. Addressing a student in an overly familiar manner, such as by using a term of endearment
9. Socializing or spending time with students outside of school-sponsored events, except as participants in community activities
10. Sending or accompanying students on personal errands unrelated to any legitimate educational purpose
11. Transporting a student in a personal vehicle without prior authorization
12. Encouraging students to confide their personal or family problems and/or relationships
13. Disclosing personal, family, or other private matters to students or sharing personal secrets with students
44030.5 Employment status reports
44050 Employee code of conduct; employee interactions with students
44242.5 Reports and review of alleged misconduct
44940 Sex offenses and narcotic offenses; compulsory leave of absence
48980 Parental notifications
11164-11174.3 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
80303 Reports of change in employment status, alleged misconduct
80304 Notice of sexual misconduct
Policy HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Single, WF/Pool/Ocean Access - Miami Beach, FL
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Dear Sir or Madam,
The company PLUM Sp. z o.o. was among the honorable group of laureates of the 2nd edition of the Forbe’s magazine ranking – Family Business Forum 2019, taking 2nd place in the category: family businesses in Podlasie voivodeship. The award ceremony took place on November 14, 2019 in Warsaw. The prize has been received from the Organizers by Michał Szumski – a member of the PLUM Board.
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All month I’ve been getting more interested in going toxin-free with my home-care and personal-care products..on a budget, of course!
I’ve been known for using vinegar instead of bleach in the kitchen and a few other things to keep the toxins at bay, but one day while my lips were tingling from toxic lipstick and my scalp was burning from toxic shampoo, I decided to look into just how toxic my products really are.
What I found shocked me and grossed me out!
Even the soap that is supposed to clean my hands of toxins has toxins!
There are a lot of wonderful toxin-free home and body-care products out there I cannot wait to try but alas, I don’t have the budget to pursue this dream. For now, I’ll amuse myself in the world of DIY.
First stop: my kitchen.
The most versatile find so far has been my DIY toothpaste/deodorant. Yes, you read that right! The same stuff I use in my mouth, I use on my pits, and it’s been so effective.
I piggy-backed off of my mouthwash recipe you can find HERE.
Simply mix these three and store in a glass container.
1TBSP coconut oil
3 drops (this was my whimsical number) of Thyme oil
1/2 TBSP baking soda
I am amazed by how such simple things like this recipe work so much better than all those toxic and expensive products out there!
My thoughts: my teeth feel really clean, smooth and antimicrobialed. I may have even experienced a slight detox headache when I first started (Thyme Oil is great for Lyme). Another thought: baking soda tastes weird. Since I only have Thyme oil in my possession, this is all I used but I’d love to try Clove oil since I hear it REVERSES tooth decay and tastes delightful. Also would want to try subbing out the baking soda with ginger powder or something since baking soda makes me scared that I’m going to wear out my teeth with excessive brushing.
Next stop, the armpits. When I tried it here, the magic really happened. I’m someone who no matter what chemical warfare I let loose on my under arm charms, I will always need to reapply, wipe down, or change my shirt after 6-10 hours. And never ever do I dare wear a shirt more than one day! Since using this pit paste, I have been able to wear the same shirt for 4 days straight (just for durability testing..not that this is now my new MO), and the only reason I’ve swapped shirts after 4 days is because wearing the same clothes for 5+ days straight seems weird to me. Anyway, I’m happy to be able to pack light, wash less laundry, and smell good while doing it!
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Brooklyn indie rock band We Are Augustines was formed in 2009 by Billy McCarthy and Eric Sanderson after the break-up of their band, Pela. The pair added drummer Rob Allen to the line-up prior to the release of their first album and collaborated with Broken Social Scene producer Dave Newfield to produce Rise Ye Sunken Ships, which was released independently in June of 2011. Drawing on their personal experience, the name of the album, and the album itself, is proof that the bandmates can rise above tragedy which included that death of McCarthy’s younger brother, James. The first single from the band’s album, “Book of James”, is a heartfelt tribute to McCarthy’s brother. Watch the video for the song below and listen to the song “Headlong Into The Abyss.”
We Are Augustines are currently touring with Counting Crows and will be making a stop at the Susquehanna Bank Center on Sunday, July 22nd (along with the Counting Crows) for the XPoNential Music Festival. The all-ages show starts at 6 p.m.; 3-Day Festival Passes include lawn admission to the Counting Crows show or you can buy a 3-Day Festival Pass that includes reserved seating to the show, both of which can be purchased here. Tickets to this show can also be purchased separately here.
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A titanic RPG that requires total commitment
When it first hit DOS systems back in 1998 this game singlehandedly raised the level of what old school RPG could do by a tenfold. The game brought party based RPG into the consciences of players who loved Dungeon and Dragons and offered them a sprawling world of quests and battles to rival any other game that came before and many to come after it. Even today the game is still in the limelight, with a complete overhaul expected to hit this year (2013) that brings the game into the HD era. But the devotion of the fans is even more fantastic than this. A complete port of the game in a 3D environment is also near completion, though gamers can play a relatively stable beta version already available as a mod for the Neverwinter Nights 2 game (plus some additional DLCs). But, if you'd like to take the original for a spin be warned: this is not an easy game. This is not the kind of RPG that places an arrow in front of you and masquerades that as an adventure. You genuinely have to pay attention to the quests. This isn't a game that treats you to flavor text for you to choose to read it or not. If you don't absorb the info that comes your way you might as well just play blindly, as the game won't steer your every move. So, if you want to revisit this game be prepared to concentrate yourself 100 percent. The game world is absolutely immense, a realm that is going to require tens of hours of exploration, will test your endurance, your attention and your dedication. You simply can't play Baldur's gate casually, but if you're doing the proper thing and invest seriously in it, the satisfaction will be tenfold bigger than that afforded by recent RPGs. | <urn:uuid:23eb0e03-606b-40fe-9486-3797aa0ff1d8> | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | https://www.squakenet.com/game/baldur-s-gate/ | 2021-03-08T18:34:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178385389.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20210308174330-20210308204330-00420.warc.gz | en | 0.967175 | 363 |
If you are looking for a way to lose weight in a healthy way, it’s time for you to learn about the health benefits of zucchini. Zucchini is well-known to reduce weight while boosting the nutrient content of your diet. Moreover, it can help enhance vision and prevent all the diseases that occur as a result of vitamin C deficiency like scurvy, sclerosis, and easy bruising.
Zucchini may help to cure asthma – one of its many benefits – and has a high content of vitamin C, , protein, and fiber. It contains a significant amount of potassium, folate, and vitamin A, all of which are important for good health. When eaten regularly, it can effectively lower your levels.
What is Zucchini?
Also called courgette, zucchini is a squash that has its origin in America and is available in colors including yellow, light green, and green. The shape of this small summer squash resembles that of a ridged cucumber and features numerous seeds inside. Some cultivators also produce zucchini in rounded or bottle shapes.
Today, the largest producers of this squash include Japan, China, Romania, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, and Argentina. It is grown year-round and can be eaten raw, sliced or cooked. It can also be shredded in a cold or hot salad.
Watch Video: 7 Incredible Benefits Of Zucchini
Even though zucchini is a fruit, it is commonly cooked as a vegetable (and considered as one in the culinary world) as it is best when eaten in cooked dishes. It is picked when it’s below 8 inches (20cm) in length and the seeds are soft and young. A fully developed zucchini is usually three feet long and contains excess fiber.
Young zucchini has a subtle taste, soft covering, and buttery white flesh. It is available in its best form during the months of May and July. Almost all the parts of this squash are edible, including the flesh, seeds, and even the skin. A single cup of zucchini has about 33 calories and zero grams of fat.
|Serving Size :|
|Total lipid (fat) [g]||0.32|
|Carbohydrate, by difference [g]||3.11|
|Fiber, total dietary [g]||1|
|Sugars, total [g]||2.5|
|Calcium, Ca [mg]||16|
|Iron, Fe [mg]||0.37|
|Magnesium, Mg [mg]||18|
|Phosphorus, P [mg]||38|
|Potassium, K [mg]||261|
|Sodium, Na [mg]||8|
|Zinc, Zn [mg]||0.32|
|Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid [mg]||17.9|
|Vitamin B-6 [mg]||0.16|
|Folate, DFE [µg]||24|
|Vitamin B-12 [µg]||0|
|Vitamin A, RAE [µg]||10|
|Vitamin A, IU [IU]||200|
|Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) [mg]||0.12|
|Vitamin D (D2 + D3) [µg]||0|
|Vitamin D [IU]||0|
|Vitamin K (phylloquinone) [µg]||4.3|
|Fatty acids, total saturated [g]||0.08|
|Fatty acids, total monounsaturated [g]||0.01|
|Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated [g]||0.09|
|Fatty acids, total trans [g]||0|
|Sources include : USDA|
According to USDA National Nutrient Database, zucchini is rich in minerals and vitamins that include potassium, , magnesium, calcium, fiber, vitamin C, and riboflavin. It also contains vitamin B6, A, E, and K, sodium, zinc, and iron. It has a high water content – 94 percent – and it is also a great source of energy.
Health Benefits of Zucchini
Health benefits of zucchini include the following.
You might be surprised to know that consuming zucchini will help you lose weight considerably. It is extremely low in calories, but it gives you the feeling of being full. Therefore, it is a great way to satisfy your appetite without excessing calories or starting a crash diet plan.
Apart from the low-calorie count, zucchini has high water content and are rich in fiber. Hence, when you eat it, your stomach is not empty, another reason zucchini recipes are perfect if you are on a weight loss diet.
Protects the Cardiovascular System
The food ranking systems in zucchini-rich countries have declared that this squash has abundant levels of manganese and vitamin C, both of which help to keep the heart strong.
These nutrients were found effective in the prevention of diabetic heart disease and magnesium also helps in reducing high blood pressure.. The magnesium content notably reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. In combination with potassium,
According to a study cited in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, intake of fruits and vegetables – zucchini is one! It was inversely related to LDL . This means that for the study population, the more produce they consumed, the lower their LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. beta-carotene and vitamin C found in summer squash are two of the components that help in preventing the oxidation of cholesterol. Oxidized cholesterol can build up on blood vessel walls, but these nutrients assist in reducing the development of atherosclerosis. The vitamin folate, also in summer squash, is required by the body to eliminate an unsafe metabolic by-product called homocysteine. If levels of homocysteine rise too high, it can result in heart attack and stroke.
Its fiber content lowers high cholesterol levels as well, thereby helping to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and heart diseases due to diabetes.
Maintains Optimal Health
It’s already been mentioned that zucchini is an outstanding source of manganese and vitamin C; however, it is also a great source of dietary fiber that will keep your body in tip-top shape for the long run. It also contains vitamin A, magnesium, folate, potassium, copper, and phosphorus that help in boosting health. Summer squash also has a high content of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, niacin, and protein.
Moreover, the B-vitamins like vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and calcium in zucchini assure optimal health. Zucchini is considered one of the best types of squash, containing an array of nutrients, including carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fiber, minerals, amino acids, and more. The folate present in this squash is highly recommended for increased needs in pregnant women as well.
Promotes Men’s Health
This fruit has certain properties that may effectively treat an ailment in men called BPH or Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy. BPH is a condition where the prostate gland becomes enlarged in an odd shape and size, which then can cause trouble with both sexual and urinary function.
Zucchini is said to be extremely useful in decreasing BPH symptoms, especially in combination with other nutrients that contain.
Your overall health will surely improve if you consume zucchini regularly. It has been known to help prevent all kinds of diseases. Studies have already shown that fiber-rich foods help alleviate cancer conditions by washing away cancer-causing toxins from cells in the colon. Vitamin C, folate, and beta-carotene in zucchini help to protect these cells from the harmful chemicals that can lead to colon cancer. Furthermore, a study published in the journal Nutrients says that the presence of the compounds lutein, β-carotene, zeaxanthin, and dehydroascorbic acid, help in anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic activities toward tumor cells.
Beta-carotene and vitamin C also have anti-properties, thereby naturally alleviating ailments like , asthma, and arthritis, where swelling can become immensely painful. The amount of copper present in zucchini can also aid in reducing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
How to buy zucchini?
- When you buy zucchini, ensure that it is young and sweet in taste.
- The zucchini squash that has flowers attached are fresh and juicy.
- Ensure the one you are buying is sleek, smooth, and firm and has bright-colored skin.
- It is always advisable to store zucchini in perforated plastic bags inside of a drawer.
- Try not to keep this fruit stored for more than 3 days, since it can get damaged in overly cold temperatures. If damaged, you will notice hollow pits in the skin surface of the fruit.
How to cook?
Ninety-five percent of zucchini is water, so when it’s cooked, the water will ooze out. Therefore, you need to salt the zucchinis first and then allow the excess water to get drained out before the preparation is done.
- While you are eating this fruit, do not remove the skin because it comprises the important nutrient beta-carotene.
- The edible flowers of zucchini are often used in French and Italian cooking.
- One of the easiest ways of having zucchini is by sprinkling grated zucchini or other varieties of summer squash on top of salads and sandwiches.
- Add it to your favorite bread recipe; thereby reducing the amount of liquid in the recipe, since the zucchini is compensating for moisture in a different way.
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Most Important Preventive Maintenance for A High-Mileage CarMay 13, 2014 | in Defensive Driving Tips
Sometimes it’s hard to let go of your car. You’ve been through a lot together. You bought it off the lot, taken it on dates, road trips, slept in it, and have had some good times with it. It’s easy to get attached to cars.
After putting some heavy miles on the car that you’ve had for the last 10 years, you’re going to start noticing that it doesn’t quite run like it used to. Having a high-mileage car means that you’re going to have to do a lot more preventive maintenance on it than you used to.
Changing your oil every 3,000 miles (or however often the manufacturer suggests) is one of the best things you can do. There are special oils that can be used for high mileage cars that will help them run more smoothly. New oil will help keep your engine lubricated properly, and it will prevent any premature wear. Since cars with a lot of miles on them tend to burn through oil faster, it’s probably a good idea to change it at or before 3,000 miles, if at all possible.
Imagine if you couldn’t stop your car. While it might be the dream of every four year old kid who plays with Hot Wheels, it’s not the ideal situation for those of us who actually drive. Taking care of your brakes is a vital part of your preventive maintenance. You probably won’t have to check up on your brakes as often as you do with your oil changes (I hope not, anyway), but checking up on your brake pads and fluid, every now and then, certainly won’t hurt.
Transmissions are one of the most expensive things to fix, when they break, so avoiding transmission problems is very important if you want to keep your car running for a while. For transmission fluids, you should probably change them every 50,000 miles, or so. You’ll want to check it before then, though. You never want your transmission fluid running low. Checking for any transmission leaks occasionally can help too.
One of the things that many people forget about when talking about taking care of an older car is defensive driving (learn more here). Something that’s very appealing about defensive driving is that it’s free. Instead of accelerating quickly, swerving through traffic and slamming on your brakes, take your time and be safe on the road. Consider taking a refresher defensive driving course. This will be much safer for you as a driver, and it will be much, much easier on your engine and car.
If you’ve had your car for a while, chances are you know when the tires need to be rotated and changed. If you’re looking at buying a used car that has a lot of miles on it, you’ll want to take a look at the tires. Check the air pressure, tread, and ask when the tires need to be rotated and in which direction. Taking care of your tires is very important for any car, but especially a car with a lot of miles on it. | <urn:uuid:28ecd2dc-457c-4684-9484-9b95dc3aa2b4> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.defensivedriving.com/blog/most-important-preventive-maintenance-for-a-high-mileage-car/ | 2020-09-20T17:17:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198287.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20200920161009-20200920191009-00059.warc.gz | en | 0.969525 | 669 |
Generate income from the e commerce contract template form
Did you realize dozens of E-commerce people searched for a fillable sample of Indenture form just today? Not as the day is special for this particular industry - many persons and companies around the world dealing with their routine paper thing. And today they need to have this Indenture and quick. It's nearly impossible to find one that fits totally, as long as we aren't meaning the forms for the government agencies.
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Still thinking your Indenture needs to be a novel size to sell itself? If so, let’s switch to the point, why exactly businesses in E-commerce industry don’t care about quantity but a high-res writable template they could use on a daily basis.
Reasons you need to you should start selling your digital fillable templates indenture agreement template
Many of E-commerce forms available from everywhere and totally free. And you will find even more of them more specific and impossible to find online. Don't forget, lots of people searched for a fillable template of Indenture just today. SellMyForms is a brand new type of e-commerce that connects you to other entities of E-commerce.
The point is, the majority of companies in E-commerce still using the form scans instead of electronic documents. They are often tricky and can be difficult to process by form fillers. Once we speak of writable templates, we mean a ready-made file created for digital use specifically. The form you're able to fill out and put your personal electronic signature on it, no matter what software you use for this sort of purpose. Once a business is looking for a document like Indenture, they would rather pay a reasonable rate for the ready-to-fill document than making it by themselves or dealing with the scanned images.
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The quality of Makino machines keeps them running, but it’s the software and digital tools in those machines that put Makino right on the leading edge of technology. We rely on our software design teams to deliver high-performance and innovative new solutions, keeping us ahead of the curve and propelling us into the future.
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A routine. That’s all you need. Everyday after work, I shut down my computer, fight the traffic, and head straight to the gym. I love it. I love the banging of the plates as the weights are being racked, the feeling of the weights pushing down on your muscles, and the grunting and shouting as people push past their limits. I really feel at home when I walk through the doors. This is where I leave all of my stress and anger. I go to war when I walk in, but when I walk out, I am at peace.
Working out has always been a way to relieve stress for me, but little did I know that it also made me smarter! Check out Online College Courses’ infographic below to see how.
Get Fit! Exercise Makes You Smarter!
It doesn’t have to be the gym. Go for a run around the park, play basketball, go for a walk, or pull out that bicycle. Recent research shows that exercise cam make you smarter and more efficient. According to experiments conducted by the Salk Institute, exercise stimulates brain cell growth.
Be Active Throughout Life
Active kids showed increased intelligence in a number of studies. This shows that it may be time to put down the video games and get the kids to be more active. Enroll them in sports or even ask them to go for a run with you.
Results from studies from Elementary to College:
- Elementary School: An average of 3.8 IQ point rise in kids who exercised 40 minutes per day.
- Sixth Graders: Kids with average fitness levels scored 30% less on tests than the fittest students.
- High School: Student athletes in vigorous sports showed a 20% improvement in scores in the core courses.
- College: Work out before class. Students who did scored 17% higher (a full letter grade) on tests.
Here’s the kicker: Fit 18 year olds were more likely to go on to college, and they got full time jobs faster that their unfit peers.
How Does This Affect the Workplace?
Fit employees were shown to be 15% more efficient than their lesser fit coworkers. So if you want a raise, you may want to think about keeping fit!
As the infographic below shows, exercise does make you smarter. What about obesity in the workplace? This is outside of the research shown below, but weight discrimination is more common than you may think.
The International Journal of Obesity published a study a while back that included 95 people who simulated hiring managers in New Zealand. They rated six candidates, each of which had a photo attached to their application. Each of the candidates included had two pictures: one before weight loss and one after weight loss. The before weight loss applications rated significantly less that the after weight loss photos.
In another study by a Michigan State University scholar back in 2009, weight discrimination played a role in a type of glass ceiling for women CEO’s (Which also seemed to have no effect on male CEO’s).
“The results suggest that while being obese limits the career opportunities of both women and men, being ‘merely overweight’ harms only female executives – and may actually benefit male executives,â€
At JobKaster, we’re focused on making your life better by freeing up your time. We want you to find a job you love. A job that is close to home. We want you to be able to walk or ride a bike to work. We want you to have more free time not wasted sitting in traffic in a horrible commute. That is our mission.
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Unless you are very lucky (or just very young), you've most likely given up precious hours of your life to meetings that either ran way too long, or didn't need to happen in the first place.
It doesn't have to be this way. We've spent plenty of time over the years discussing ways to hone your meeting-running technique, and a lot of it comes down to a certain set of basics. Namely: Always set an agenda, be willing to steer people back on-topic, carve out set amounts of time for each topic to keep things from running long, and so on.
And yet! Not everyone in the world has picked up on these key truths, and we still often find ourselves in meetings that lack focus, run way too long, or fail to accomplish what they set out to do. As such, we appreciated writer and speaker Seth Godin's recent blog post with a succinct checklist of questions you should be able to answer about a meeting ahead of time in order to make it worthwhile. Among them:
- Is there one specific person in charge of the meeting?
- Is there a desired outcome for the meeting that's been made clear to everyone involved?
- Is there any way better to proceed with the task at hand, other than holding a meeting?
- Does everyone have all the information they need in advance?
Other items on the checklist include making sure that an appropriate amount of time is allotted for the meeting in question (not too much or too little), and that everyone who needs to be there in order for the conversation to be productive will be there.
From personal experience, a few other key questions that could be added to the checklist:
- Is anyone in the meeting who doesn't need to be there (and whose time might be best used elsewhere)?
- Who will be in charge of following up on action items after the meeting?
- How much time is needed to adequately address each item on the agenda?
Of course, the best planned meeting in the world can veer off the rails if someone goes off on a tangent or talks too long, so whoever's running the meeting needs to be willing to (politely) cut people off and move the focus back where it needs to be ("We need to move on" are the sweetest words in the English language). If you have any surefire techniques for avoiding the hell of time-wasting meetings, by all means, leave 'em in the comments. That's a great point, and we'll have time to address questions and suggestions once we've covered the rest of today's agenda. | <urn:uuid:ac3e361b-3d0e-44fe-8db7-9a34b660e314> | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/04/stop-wasting-time-in-meetings-by-asking-yourself-these-questions-ahead-of-time/ | 2019-12-15T14:07:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541308149.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20191215122056-20191215150056-00340.warc.gz | en | 0.958497 | 533 |
I’m late to my own party, but April 1, 2020 marked twelve years since I quit my job as a lawyer to travel the world.
By now you guys know the drill: each year I wrote an annual update post for April 1st, about my state of mind and the state of my business. I’d usually also have a get together with friends to celebrate, wherever I was. In Saigon, it was a party with bun cha and rice vodka. In Oaxaca, it was mezcal and quesadillas.
This year, the date fell during the long trek back to Montreal from Florida. I was trying to move quickly enough to get home safely, but slow enough to not exacerbate my spinal CSF leak.
While I was technically on the road on April 1st, the date involved a little less celebration and a little more pandemic than usual.
Since today is my 41st birthday, I thought I would use the occasion to do that annual write-up.
Here’s a post about what’s going on, and some of what comes next.
12 Years of Legal Nomads
Health wise, my leak is ongoing. Other chronic issues are ongoing.
Still, I am here today, alive, feeling loved, trying to find gratitude for what I can and remind myself that human connection is part of what sees us through.
With increased acceptance of my day-to-day reality came a sense of increased dissonance when I looked at Legal Nomads. That smiling person on a motorbike on my front page is no longer me. Telling stories through food is no longer me. Those are part of me, sure, and I am proud of whatever roads took me to them.
Still, I would open my dashboard every so often and think, “what am I even doing? Is there a point to any of this anymore?” Questions that many of us are asking these days, and ones that take sharper form because the physical opportunity costs of working are so great for me.
I love writing, and my mind misses writing. Writing this post in morning increments felt like coming home. My body, though, it doesn’t so much like me writing. My leak symptoms worsen when I do and while I have tried creative solutions like voice to text or transcription, they don’t scratch the writing itch. I love the typing itself, the act of words falling out of my brain and rearranging themselves into prose.
So I decided I will do something a little more drastic.
Killing my Darlings
In order to create a good piece of writing, you often need to first cull those paragraphs or characters you feel attached to even though they no longer contribute critically to the whole. You need to “kill your darlings” to make a better-working piece.
For me, killing my darlings results not from ornamental prose but from the physical limitations on my ability to work. While my creative time is endless, the actual creating takes the kind of physical overhead I no longer have at my disposal. I’m divesting some of the projects I’ve clung to in the hopes that I’ll be able to build something exciting for my community.
I have a half-finished writing course workbook, and a full outline for a product for lawyers who want to change careers.
Neither will be doable in the next very long while with my limitations. But the reason I wanted to build these products was because readers asked for them, and clearly had a need for them. So I’ve partnered with people I trust to fix those pain points since I cannot.
How to Tell Better Stories in a Digital World: My Storytelling Course
I planned to do a storytelling course, and I have a half-completed workbook and many sign ups from readers. I’ve tried to think of ways that I can do this project while leaking, because I love to teach storytelling. At the moment, I don’t think it’s possible to do so without eating into all my uptime.
So I’ve partnered with two people I trust to offer two different courses; which one might be best for you depends on your needs.
Storytelling Course with Lola Akinmade Åkerström
How can we craft and share those stories with others that can create empathy and connection with others? How can we cradle with care the responsibility of telling other people’s stories? How do you hook, engage, intrigue, and keep your readers all the way to your closing message? How can you find threads and narrative arcs to structure your story?
These are all questions Lola addresses in her comprehensive course about storytelling.
The course is self-paced, and includes lectures, video modules, and lots of case studies and examples to illustrate the lessons Lola teaches. Lola just launched this course, and I contacted her to see if I could refer my readers her way because it’s a great alternative to what I planned to do.
Lola has offered $50 off for Legal Nomads readers if you let her know that’s where you came from for the course.
Blogging Course with Mike Sowden
I’ve also referred some of you to my friend Mike*, who has a course called Engage! A Storytelling Course for Bloggers. A lot of readers aren’t bloggers and thus want a broader more technical story instruction, which Lola can provide. For those who are in the blogging world, and/or don’t have the budget for a larger course,Mike’s course is a great option.
His course is self-paced over 8 weeks, aimed at teaching bloggers how to be a better storyteller. It includes email lessons, audio lessons, PDF guides (including my fave, “How To Edit The S#!t Out Of Your Writing”), and 1:1 support from Mike.
He has offered a $15 discount for Legal Nomads readers: enter the code donkeyballs2020 or use this link to purchase.
*Mike also kindly edited this post, and many others, for me. Mike is a good set of eyes for your brain.
Leaving Law Behind with Casey Berman and Adam Ouellette
My Thrillable Hours series exists to inspire lawyers feeling deadened by their job options to find the courage to think more broadly. I created it to help with fear, career change, and life after law. Though I also had plans to make a course to help lawyers take a leap, I didn’t get to finish it.
Casey and Adam have, and so I’m partnering with them to fix the pain point some of my readers have. They’ll help lawyers through the process of leaving the law, if that’s what they want, and help them overcome the blocking beliefs and self-sabotage that can get in the way. They also provide their students with interview and résumé help, as well as support to allow lawyers to hone in on what alternative career is best for them.
Basically, if I can’t help you I feel that Adam and Casey can at Leave Law Behind.
The plan is to hopefully record a video interview with them, too, for Legal Nomads readers.
The “Ask a Jodi” Podcast
A few years ago, I bought the domain Ask a Jodi and thought I would do videos answering questions readers had about life and everything after. It was actually my sitting on the ground to dig out a tripod from my drawer that led to my re-opening the leak in 2018.
I shelved the video idea as it was infeasible, and with the physical strain this year’s posts about COVID-19 took on me, I decided that writing would need to come second to something else.
I’ve long said I’d write if no one were reading. But unfortunately as I said, my body and writing don’t get on as well. So a short (10-15 min) podcast is where I netted out, specifically to answer the many questions I receive from readers about resilience, grief, hope, and so much more.
This will take time for me to get off the ground, because I’ve learned everything takes more time when you’re sick. I look forward to sharing it, when it’s ready.
If you’ve got a question for me that you’d like me to address in a podcast episode, I’ve made a Google Form here for you to send it my way.
Redesigning Legal Nomads
This site started on Blogger and moved to WordPress in 2010. It’s gone through quite a few resdesigns since 2008.
It’s been a few years, and this time the redesign will streamline existing categories into a few main ones, and link out to the courses and resources I’ve listed above. I also want to brighten up the colours and update the pictures and ‘about’ page to reflect the transitions I’ve gone through over the last years.
I’ll also be changing my slogan from “Telling Stories Through Food” to “Curious About Everything.” The new slogan better reflects my present, though it also is always who I’ve been.
Audio recordings for Accessibility
Some of my readers who have CSF leaks (spinal or cranial) or who are chronically ill have asked if it would be possible to record posts in audio form, specifically the ones about meditation and my leak journey. My goal is to record these before I start the podcast, warming up to audio for starters but also making it easier to access content for the people who find reading difficult.
Newsletter Back Up and Running
Links I Loved was a newsletter I started to share the interesting links that I read, including those I shared on Twitter. I’ve had the newsletter disabled for the last year and a half because my pain levels fluctuate sufficiently that I felt I couldn’t commit to putting it out every month as promised.
With the redesign and the podcast, I am starting it up again. It will house a few great reads as well as general updates from my work, and podcast planning, and more. You can sign up here.
Supporting Legal Nomads
This is the question I get the most from you all: “how can I support you?”
I feel incredibly lucky to have an incredible, caring community. I say this often, and will continue to say so. Even during these bewildering times when just about everyone’s reality has become warped, you still reach out to ensure that I’m holding up ok.
As with last year, the easiest support is via an Amazon gift card to jodi-at-legalnomads.com, which is where I get some of the harder-to-find items that aren’t available at the grocery store. With COVID-19, my neighbours/family/friends have helped with groceries, and ordering from Amazon means people don’t have to go hunting for tiger nut flour.
There’s also my Patreon, which I launched based on your request! I love the intimate community there.
Honestly, there isn’t much else at the moment! Support the podcast when it launches, and share my work if it resonates. The care I need day-to-day is the most pressing, and thankfully I have family (and now neighbours and friends!) to help with grocery runs during the pandemic, and who drop by for socially distanced visits while it’s still warm.
My friend Cheryl, who I’ve featured here, says her life mantra is LSAT. That she’s a former lawyer makes this funny, since it’s not the LSAT of our nightmares. Her LSAT means love, surrender, acceptance, and trust.
A lot harder to embody than fear and anger and loathing.
A lot easier to say than do.
And yet, a worthy use of mental time and energy.
Every moment you’re not in a state of surrender, you’re in a state of lack.
That’s what gets me through each day.
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Friday, 10 July 2009
In which I am hopeless
Son was exceptionally well behaved today. He's such a good boy, so easy and fun. He didn't sleep much for his nap though so Husband is now putting him to bed a little early, if he'll go to sleep that is, of course. (edit: Husband tried to get him to sleep at 7:30pm...It is now 10pm and he's finally drifting off)
I am about to make a second attempt at making Heavenly Housewife's English Muffin Loaf. God I hope it works or Husband will laugh at me, I am sure. He was not here to witness the first attempt, which was diabolical. Fingers crossed.
It amazes me how I can completely screw any baking up even if it is a piece of piss to make. How do I manage it?
anyways, dinner tonight was baked potato topped with fresh baby leaf spinach, tender steak strips, chunky red onion quarters and blue cheese salad dressing. Was yummy but with hind sight I think I'd prefer it with ranch salad dressing next time, although both of us love all things blue cheese i found it too overpowering for this dish.
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It seems an age ago that HTC announced the Incredible S. It was. February 2011 to be precise at Mobile World Congress.
The phone may not have generated as much interest as the other devices that were also revealed but I for one loved the Incredible S. I even bought one. And now I wish I still had it as Ice Cream Sandwich is rolling out.
The version is actually 4.0.4, so The Unwired are reporting and is available for the GSM variant. The Incredible S is the first upgradable device to receive this version of ICS.
It is so nice to see the manufactures still supporting older devices these days. I know that all eyes have been on Jelly Bean over the past couple of weeks but you must also remember that most consumers these days are taking a new phone with a 24 month contract. The updates may not come as soon as we would like them but at least they come.
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Although I have recently expressed my disdain of TV news, even I can be reeled in by gratuitous displays of the macabre. Especially at 5:45 AM. Though details are sketchy, the scuttlebutt has it that several vehicles ran over this poor woman’s corpse before cops could stop traffic and retrieve what remained of the remains. What I’m wondering, is how does a dead body end up in the middle of the Interstate at 5AM? Was it foul play or perhaps a more grandiose version of the phenomenon where socks, shoes, clothing and furniture mysteriously end up on the side of the road? Who (excepting toddlers and possibly teenage boys) just randomly tosses a shoe out on the freeway?
The appearance of a dead body in the middle of I-71 is far more unusual than the normal trucker bombs, occasional shoe, or piece of furniture commonly observed on the berm. I am sure there are a plethora of details yet to be unearthed from this rather grisly occurrence right here in beautiful central Ohio.
I am also sure that commuters coming into Columbus on I-71 northbound were not terribly happy about being rerouted around the outer belt. That could add 20 miles to some commutes depending on where you’re coming from, your knowledge of the city, (there are ways much shorter than official detours) and where you need to end up. I used to be a parts driver years ago. I know the short cuts, back ways and plenty of alternate routes to get just about anywhere in the greater central Ohio area. I had to learn them long before the days of GPS, though I will say GPS can make back road traveling more interesting. Just a week ago Saturday I discovered a nice little back road route to get from Lancaster to Reynoldsburg without having to go all the way to I-270 and then having to head back east again.
One thing that is universal about metro areas is the stop and gawk effect. Whenever there’s an accident in the road it seems as if everyone has to slow down and stop and gawk at it. As much as I really get pissed when other people do it I find myself doing the same thing, only worse, because I’m the weirdo trying to assess the damage to the cars.
That Grand Am was totaled.
There’s a sort of karmic justice in this one though. This is just another reason to avoid those regions too far north for human habitation.
On a more serious note I have to wonder why it seems so compelling to observe the misfortune of others. What is the allure of human pathos- ranging from scandal to physical damage to death itself?
I’m also wondering, though I’m not surprised, why there is such a lack of compassion and public outcry for the murder of Christopher Lane from the self-appointed “leaders”- Al Sharpton and Obama most conspicuously- in the black community. Jesse Jackson did offer some pap about “living in peace” with each other, and how he “frowned” on this incident, which was something more than nothing. It was better than him officially condoning “killing whitey,” for whatever that’s worth.
Apparently the murder of an unarmed white guy by three black thugs just doesn’t carry the moral outrage of a black thug getting killed by a white guy defending himself.
When will we as a country and a culture get past the race baiting and the sensationalism attached to racial issues?
Why can’t we see past Obama’s race and impeach him for his blatant incompetence?!
Obama isn’t entirely to blame for the racial unease in this country. He is partially a result of it- white liberals voted for a black guy to appease their own guilt over how black people were treated in the past, and he got overwhelming support from black people, many of whom wrongfully think anyone who keeps the government handouts coming and/or is black (or claims to be black) themselves is “on their side.” Of course there was a heaping helping of voter fraud in there as well. He may have won in 2008 somewhat honestly- but certainly NOT in 2012.
So more than half the country loathes this impostor president currently squatting in the White House. But Obama knows he can get away with anything up to and including murder (remember Benghazi…) because he can always instill the fear of race riots should “his majesty” be deposed.
If only there were racial equality in this country- then it would not be a problem impeaching and more importantly, removing the Worst President in American History. It would have happened long ago – in fact he’d never have been elected to begin with- if he had been white. Had Obama been (or claimed to be) white, his woeful lack of qualifications and experience would have made him unviable as a candidate. “Not enough gravitas,” the naysayers would bleat, had Obama been or claimed to be white, but the affirmative action candidate gets a pass.
When will this train wreck end? And why am I compelled to stop and gawk at it?
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2014 Opinion No. 47
Appeal from the District Court of the Seventh Judicial District, State of Idaho, Bingham County. Hon. David C. Nye, District Judge.
Order denying petition for post-conviction relief, affirmed.
Maria Elena Andrade, Boise, for appellant.
Hon. Lawrence G. Wasden, Attorney General; Russell J. Spencer, Deputy Attorney General, Boise, for respondent.
German Popoca-Garcia appeals from the order denying his petition for post-conviction relief. We affirm.
I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Popoca-Garcia is a citizen of Mexico and prior to his deportation, he was a permanent resident of the United States. Pursuant to a negotiated plea agreement, Popoca-Garcia pled guilty to lewd conduct with a child under the age of sixteen, a violation of Idaho Code § 18-1508. At the change of plea hearing, the court ensured that Popoca-Garcia's plea was knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily made. After the court accepted the plea, Popoca-Garcia's trial counsel informed the court that his client would likely face immigration consequences based on the guilty plea and that his permanent resident status could be in jeopardy. The court then asked if Popoca-Garcia understood that he could be deported. Popoca-Garcia answered, "Yes." The court ordered a psychosexual evaluation and later sentenced Popoca-Garcia to a unified term of ten years with two years determinate and retained jurisdiction. The court later relinquished jurisdiction and ordered Popoca-Garcia's original sentence executed. Popoca-Garcia did not appeal his conviction and sentence.
Subsequently, Popoca-Garcia filed a petition for post-conviction relief asserting that his trial counsel failed to adequately inform him of the immigration consequences resulting from his guilty plea. A notice of intent to dismiss was issued by the district court and after both parties responded, the court held an evidentiary hearing. At the hearing, trial counsel testified that he unequivocally told Popoca-Garcia that under federal law, the offense required deportation. He also testified that he told Popoca-Garcia that an immigration agent had told the prosecutor that the agent did not think the crime required deportation. Trial counsel also testified that he told Popoca-Garcia the immigration agent was mistaken and that he would be deported. The only other witness to testify was Popoca-Garcia's stepfather. He testified that trial counsel did not answer all his questions about his stepson's immigration status and that the attorney said he would not know until the immigration agency decided. Before the district court issued its opinion, Popoca-Garcia was deported. The court then denied the petition for post-conviction relief. Popoca-Garcia timely appeals.
Popoca-Garcia argues that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance of counsel by failing to adequately inform him of the immigration consequences of his guilty plea. In order to prevail in a post-conviction proceeding, the petitioner must prove the allegations by a preponderance of the evidence. Idaho Code § 19-4907; Stuart v. State, 118 Idaho 865, 869, 801 P.2d 1216, 1220 (1990); Baxter v. State, 149 Idaho 859, 861, 243 P.3d 675, 677 (Ct. App. 2010). When reviewing a decision denying post-conviction relief after an evidentiary hearing, an appellate court will not disturb the lower court's factual findings unless they are clearly erroneous. Idaho Rule of Civil Procedure 52(a); Dunlap v. State, 141 Idaho 50, 56, 106 P.3d 376, 382 (2004); Russell v. State, 118 Idaho 65, 67, 794 P.2d 654, 656 (Ct. App. 1990). The credibility of the witnesses, the weight to be given to their testimony, and the inferences to be drawn from the evidence are all matters solely within the province of the district court. Dunlap, 141 Idaho at 56, 106 P.3d at 382; Larkin v. State, 115 Idaho 72, 73, 764 P.2d 439, 440 (Ct. App. 1988). We exercise free review of the district court's application of the relevant law to the facts. Baxter, 149 Idaho at 862, 243 P.3d at 678.
A claim of ineffective assistance of counsel may properly be brought under the Uniform Post-Conviction Procedure Act. Barcella v. State, 148 Idaho 469, 477, 224 P.3d 536, 544 (Ct. App. 2009). To prevail on an ineffective assistance of counsel claim, the petitioner must show that the attorney's performance was deficient and that the petitioner was prejudiced by the deficiency. Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687-88 (1984); Self v. State, 145 Idaho 578, 580, 181 P.3d 504, 506 (Ct. App. 2007). To establish a deficiency, the petitioner has the burden of showing that the attorney's representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness. Aragon v. State, 114 Idaho 758, 760, 760 P.2d 1174, 1176 (1988); Knutsen v. State, 144 Idaho 433, 442, 163 P.3d 222, 231 (Ct. App. 2007). Where, as here, the petitioner was convicted upon a guilty plea, to satisfy the prejudice element, the petitioner must show that there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel's errors, he or she would not have pled guilty and would have insisted on going to trial. Plant v. State, 143 Idaho 758, 762, 152 P.3d 629, 633 (Ct. App. 2006).
In Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 (2010), the United States Supreme Court determined the standard of representation required when a guilty plea could have potential immigration consequences. The Court first held that under the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, as articulated in Strickland, counsel may have a duty to provide advice relating to deportation. Id. at 366. The Court then held that "when the deportation consequence is truly clear, as it was in [Padilla's] case, the duty to give correct advice is equally clear." Id. at 369. On the other hand, when the law is less clear or uncertain "a criminal defense attorney need do no more than advise a noncitizen client that pending criminal charges may carry a risk of adverse immigration consequences." Id. Padilla had pled guilty to distributing drugs. Federal law required automatic deportation for any conviction relating to controlled substances other than simple possession of marijuana offenses. Thus, ... | <urn:uuid:d3ec686e-44a3-4097-9e68-8d02d2c86371> | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | http://id.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac.20140530_0000218.ID.htm/qx | 2017-09-23T16:30:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689752.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20170923160736-20170923180736-00698.warc.gz | en | 0.948166 | 1,431 |
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On The Table (OTT) is indeed a place to gather with families and enjoying the delicious food serving at the front of your table. The restaurant is located near the Publika which is a famous place to dine. We are pleasured to be invited to review the restaurant for their Ramadhan menu. The restaurant … [Read more...] about RAMADHAN DELIGHTS AT ON THE TABLE, SOLARIS DUTAMAS
Founded in the summer of 2009 Culinary Brilliance Sdn. Bhd. and its subsidiaries strive to deliver the best the culinary world has to offer. Opening their flagship restaurant in 2010, On The Table has made its name in the industry as one of Kuala Lumpur’s unique dining experiences with artesian crafted foods from across the globe in a single sitting.
Day to day affairs are run by Managing Director Datin Sri Dr. SurianaHanur Harith who is a certified doctor with MBBS qualification from University Malaysia in year 1980. After removing her stethoscope, she developed a passion for food under the tutelage of master culinary trainer Dato’ Lim Bian Yam.
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Internap Corp (Internap), formerly Internap Network Services Corp is an information technology company that offers internet infrastructure solutions. The company provides bare-metal cloud, hosting and colocation services. Its collocation services include power, interconnection, environmental controls, monitoring and security among others. Internap provides internet protocol services including IP routing hardware and software platform, content delivery network services, managed internet route optimizer controller and others. It also provides managed servers, managed storage, managed security, backup and other managed services. The company caters financial, healthcare tech, ad-technology, ecommerce, online gaming and online education and other industries. It has its presence in the US, Japan and England. Internap is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the US.
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May 14,2018: INAP chief financial officer steps down
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London, 1885…a time of passion and confusion. Virtue is barely holding down its petticoats. The typewriter and the Suffragettes are turning things topsy-turvy!
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Israel is again being vilified, this time for revealing last week that it has been working to find ways for Gazans to voluntarily move to Europe.
Israel is actively promoting the emigration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, and is working to find other countries who may be willing to absorb them, a senior Israeli official said Monday.
Israel is ready to carry the costs of helping Gazans emigrate, and would even be willing to consider allowing them to use an Israeli air field close to Gaza to allow them to leave for their new host countries, the official said, apparently referring to air force bases deep inside Israel.
The senior official, in Ukraine as part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s delegation to Kiev, spoke on condition of anonymity.
It was not very wise to publicize this plan, given that Israel found no country in Europe willing to take Gazans voluntarily.
People like Haaretz' Amira Hass are clucking about how terrible Israel is for considering such a thing.
While no one doubts it is in Israel's interest to encourage Palestinian migration, these critics who claim to care so much about Palestinians are ignoring the fact that many Palestinians desperately want to leave Gaza and the West Bank - and some are willing to risk their lives to do so.
A month ago, two boats capsized off of Libya's coast, filled with 300 would-be refugees to Europe - including many Palestinians.
Nearly 1400 Palestinians managed to reach Greece in ramshackle boats so far this year alone.
An estimated 35-40,000 Palestinians have left Gaza in the past year alone. That's 2% of the total population of Gaza, and they mostly left through Egypt which has severe restrictions on how many can leave.
If the "pro-Palestinian" side actually cared about Palestinians, wouldn't they want a safe means that Palestinians could leave if they choose?
"Voluntary transfer" is phrased as if it is a means of ethnic cleansing, but it is voluntary. No one is forced to leave. Going through Israel, subsidized, to go to Europe - even though the plan has not worked out - is far more humane than forcing thousands of Palestinians to resort to going on rickety and dangerous boats. Even if Israel has ulterior motives, the plan is still more humane than any alternative.
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I know it's early to be talking about fall but if we don't plant these seeds now, there will be no gads of gorgeous gourds for our fall decorating. So today we're going gourds...
For me growing gourds is like a treasure hunt; all summer long you think you've got them all located under their leaves, then the vines begin to die back and there they are, gourds you didn't even know you had. Then as my friend Michelle was saying the other day, you harvest them, lay them out on the lawn and just marvel at all the different ones you grew.
You can go out and purchase plants if you wish but believe me if you plant them by seed, directly in the garden now, they will grow. If you've never grown them before, they are quite easy.
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Keep in mind gourds are vine crops so plan on plenty of space for them to roam. If you choose a smaller fruiting variety try growing them up a fence to save space; larger varieties bear too heavy a gourd and are best allowed to vine across the ground. Rows and hills should be spaced a good 36 inches apart to ensure adequate air circulation between plants. Don't fret when they grow into each other, they'll be fine as long as they are spaced properly at planting.
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Overhead watering allows water to collect on the foliage, if it doesn't dry before sunset it's a haven for possible diseases but even more discouraging is the amount of water that never makes it to the roots because it settled on the leaves and just evaporated. Soaker hoses are honestly a column of their own, but suffice it to say they are extremely useful and should be considered.
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P.I.L.O.T Next Level (Precision Medicine, Innovations, Life Science, Opportunities, Technologies Next Level) encompasses precision medicine and digitalisation in all their facets. In doing so, it deliberately sets priorities and fleshes out existing activities.
We aim to advance precision medicine and digitalisation in northern Germany by strengthening the dialog between industry, clinic and research in the cooperation network. Thus, we can increase the internal visibility of players and thematic focus of the existing network. Within the framework of the project, concrete cooperations and projects (lighthouses) between industry, clinic and research are to be initiated. Awareness activities regarding the medical and economic relevance of precision medicine in the cluster region and in broader society will be continued. Furthermore, the project aims to raise awareness of aspects of sustainability in development and production and to help shape the future evolution of the cluster in this respect.
The network encompasses all stakeholders in the healthcare system, from digital medicine and medical technology to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Special emphasis continues to be placed on the use of patient data for the procedures and pharmaceuticals of precision medicine.
The project promotes multidirectional exchange between science, industry, and clinic, enabling stakeholders to learn and grow from each other in trusting cooperation. P.I.L.O.T. Next Level will continue to support the development of regional technological niches, unique selling points and fields of specialization within digital precision medicine for companies in the cluster region.
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- Concretisation in form of cooperation projects, specific test fields or validation structures between science and industry
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