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You will hear me continue to repeat that the only time you need Employee Manual Software, is if you intend to stay in business!
With employee law suites averaging hundreds or thousands of dollars it is just crazy to leave yourself wide open to just that.
As an example without a sexual harassment policy that is enforced an employee that is sexually harassed can easily prove that their employer did not protect them opening you up to a large law suit.
Standard Legals Employee Manual Software takes the guess work out of the equation. They walk you through the process of writing an employee handbook easily.
Employee Manual Software
You've arrived at this site because you're looking for information on employee manual software!
$500,000 to over $1,000,000!
That is the average award of law suits for certain types of employment disputes, such as sexual harassment and discrimination!
If that isn't incentive enough to get your hands on a great employee manual software program I don't know what is!
I personally like Standard Legal! They have a program that will match whatever your need is!
I've been in the business for more than thirty-five years and I do know what I'm talking about!
I don't care if you're in a Right to Work State or not, you better give great consideration to having Employee Policies written out and available to your staff.
It takes the guess work out of it for your employees and will act as evidence that you have informed them if it goes to a legal proceeding.
* Church Employee Handbook
* Human Resource Employee Handbook
* Elements of an Employee Handbook
* Generic Employee Handbook
Just as an example, do your employees know your attendance policy?
How many times can an employee call in sick before they will receive some type of discipline? What is that discipline? What happens if it continues?
What constitutes being late? One second, or thirty minutes! What if they bring in a valid excuse? What is a valid excuse?
If they do call in sick do they need a doctor's note? How many days can they miss before they need a doctor's excuse? What should the doctor be verifying? That the individual was sick or that they are cleared to come back to work?
If they are sick and can't work what number do they call? Who should they call? Can they just leave a message or do they need to talk with someone personally? Can someone else call in for them? How early should they call? What if they call after their scheduled start time?
As you can see having employee manual software that has been prepared by professionals, generally attorneys, is a great tool to help you write some of these policies! It will help you consider things that you probably wouldn't have considered without it!
Standard Legal has done just that! Prepared by professionals in employment law! They have software programs for every level within the business. Written just for attorneys or Human Resource professionals to people no different than me and you.
They offer many extras such as the required posters for every state! By the way if you haven't posted your federally required posters you better get them up soon!
If you want them to write the Employee Policies for you they will do that also!
They have everything from an attorney referral program to answering some basic questions on how the program works.
Standard Legal has truly simplified the process of writing an Employee Policy Manual for you at a price that is affordable!
Are you also aware that you are required to have certain policies such as, a sexual harassment policy that provides employees information on who they should report sexual harassment to? If you're from California you better become familiar with AB 1825 as soon as possible! There are plenty of training requirements that you better know and apply quickly.
How about a policy on discrimination?
Do you think you need one?
What if a supervisor or manager crosses the line? Have you trained them properly on what that line is?
Standard Legal has the experience in writing Employment Policies that will make it clear and concise for your staff while meeting the legal requirements, and for all states.
I have been to countless unemployment hearings and undergone EEOC complaints. I have been successful in every case! Now understand that it is more than just having an employment policy that covers the area of concern, but it is the foundation that made it all happen!
In my opinion the best employee manual software is Standard Legal! Check them out for yourself!
Whether you choose them or a different software program, make sure you put together a solid employee policy manual!
Although I have purchased a copy for myself I must inform you as a form of disclosure that I do receive a commission in the event someone purchases their software. Understand that I would never recommend this software on my website if I didn't feel it was a great software.
Reporting to the workplace possessing or under the influence of a drug or alcohol, no matter what the amount or intoxication level is, will be grounds for immediate termination.
Individuals that demonstrate that they may be under the influence of a drug or alcohol will be removed from the workplace for safety reasons. It requires a minimum of two management employees to determine if the employee is demonstrating unsafe behavior, unless two are not available within a reasonable amount of time. In addition, at the company's expense, transportation will be provided to those individuals to insure they arrive to their home safely. If the employee has any leave balance they can apply it toward this time taken.
Should an employee wish to confirm they are not intoxicated they can voluntarily subject themselves to a blood screening, at the company's expense. If the blood screening comes back showing any level of intoxication the employee is subject to immediate termination.
Should an employee be removed from the workplace more than two times within a twelve month rolling calendar for safety reasons, they may be subject to immediate termination.
The other important factor is to always be fair and consistent when enforcing this policy or any policy that you produce with your employee manual software.
At (Name of Company) good attendance is a critical part of our being a successful organization; therefore, we take attendance very seriously.
You will be permitted only four excused unscheduled absent periods within a twelve month rolling calendar period. If you exceed four or more excused absent periods within a twelve month rolling calendar period (Name of Company) will initiate disciplinary action. Note: Someone that has been approved for any federal or state regulatory programs, such as the Family Medical Leave Act, will not be considered an absent period under this policy only for that approved leave.
An excused unscheduled absent period is defined by you being assigned a scheduled shift and then prior to that scheduled shift you notify someone in a supervisory role that you are not able to attend as scheduled. All scheduled shifts are prepared and posted two weeks prior to that scheduled shift. In the event you have an event more than two weeks away and desire to be excused from your scheduled shift, you must make arrangements with your supervisor. All excused absent periods that are approved more than two weeks out will not be considered part of the excused unscheduled absent periods. Examples of an excused absent period that will not be considered part of the four absent periods in a year would be scheduled vacation or scheduled medical appointments.
An unexcused absent period is any absent period that was not approved by your supervisor under the conditions of employment. Any unexcused absent period may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Any time you have an absent period where you did not notify a supervisor prior to your scheduled shift, except for when there are extraordinary circumstances, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. This type of absent period is considered a "No Call – No Show". Each and every day that an employee has a "No Call – No Show" they will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Three "No Call – No Shows" may result in immediate termination.
Failure to report to work on time and ready to begin your scheduled shift may result in disciplinary action up to and including possible termination.
If there are any discrepancies in a payroll check involving hours worked or pay per hour either, negative or positive, identified by (Name of Company) or employee that amount to more than $25 an new payroll check will be issued with the correction within twenty-four hours. If the discrepancy was a negative amount and the employee has already deposited/cashed the original payroll check the difference in pay will be deducted from the employees next payroll check.
For all other pay (examples; car allowance, travel, reimbursements, education) not associated with time worked a separate check will be issued within one week following (Name of Company) receiving all the necessary documents from the employee.
Being Tardy is defined by not being ready to begin work on or before your scheduled shift begins.
Being ready to work is defined by being in the proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene, and alert.
If you are not able to report to work as stated above prior to the beginning of your scheduled shift it is important that you notify someone in a supervisory role; however, this does not necessarily mean that you are excused from your responsibility to report on time. Each situation will be determined on a case by case basis.
Failure to report to work on time and ready to begin your scheduled shift may result in disciplinary action up to and including possible termination.
(Name of Company) supports a progressive discipline policy that allows an employee an opportunity to understand and improve in whatever area they are falling short in, whether behavior or performance. This policy pertains to employees that have successfully passed their probationary period.
However, there are certain behaviors that will bypass (Name of Company) progressive disciplinary policy and result in immediate termination. Although an all inclusive list can't be made describing every possible behavior that could result in immediate termination a list has been created and is included in a separate policy. Note also that it is (Name of Company) right provided it is legal under the current state and federal law to terminate an employee for any reason, or no reason at all.
In addition, more serious behavior or performance issues may bypass the earlier stages of (Name of Company) progressive discipline policy and result in an immediate written warning. An example of this may be less serious forms of sexual harassment or discrimination.
Progressive discipline means exactly that, it begins with the least amount of discipline for poor behavior or performance and should it continue will steadily progress until a decision to possibly terminate an employee will be made.
Here is a list of disciplinary actions from least to most severe that can be issued to an employee. Note that if an employee's first disciplinary action is a written warning (identified as first or second) it will continue progressing toward termination and not go back to a lesser form of discipline. (Example if an employee is issued a written warning for a less severe form of sexual harassment that has been identified as a 2nd written warning they are entitled to only one more written warning before a decision to possibly terminate that employee is made.)
It should also be noted that any form of disciplinary action will remain in the employees personnel file and may be considered for any future disciplinary action for the entire time an employee is an active member of our company. However, in most cases prior disciplinary actions will only be considered if they are less than twelve months old.
1st Written Warning
2nd Written Warning
3rd Written Warning and possible Termination
During that probationary period an employee must successfully complete all required orientation training and be performing and behaving in a positive manner.
During this probationary period an employee can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all, at the full discretion of (Name of Company).
(Name of Company) always maintains the right to make employment decisions based on the current federal and state law that are in the best interests of the company.
It is impossible to list all circumstances that may result in an employee's termination so the following list is not all inclusive.
Termination during a probationary period
Lay Off due to downsizing
Fighting of any kind
Unable to report to work due to incarceration
Under the influence of drugs or alcohol or the possession of either one at the workplace
Possession of a deadly weapon at the workplace
Illegal behavior protected under the federal and state law such as sexual harassment or discrimination
Illegal behavior in the workplace under the federal or state law such as gambling
Threatening employees
Three days of "No Call – No Show"
Termination in accordance with the progressive disciplinary policy
Misuse of company property for personal gain
Serious safety violations
Remember this list is not all inclusive, and it is (Name of Company) right provided it is legal under the current federal and state law to terminate an employee for any reason, or no reason at all.
Many retail stores videotape the activity and may never actually view it unless there is a criminal activity. This criminal activity does not necessarily only involve someone robbing the store. It may include the possibility of an employee stealing. Many times these stores are staffed by only one or two employees during the late hours. This gives them a perfect opportunity to steal if they are so inclined to do so. By making them aware that they are potentially being recorded twenty-four hours a day it may act as a deterrent.
Employee Manual Software - When you videotape parking areas…
Another possibility is that should be included in your employee surveillance policy is when you videotape parking areas. Many places feel that videotaping their parking area will help again with criminal activity. However, what if you have employees hanging out during working hours? What if they are doing something against company rules? Once you use your employee manual software to produce your employee surveillance policy it may need to point out that the use of the videotape may be used as evidence for disciplinary actions. Of course you will need to make sure that your state law allows for this.
Of course the quality of the video will make a significant difference in whether you want to use it for evidence in an employee disciplinary action. Your employee handbook should indicate this. On the other hand I would consider only using the video for purposes of criminal activity. This would either be for customers or employees. Using the video for non criminal activity can grow legs and become bigger than you want it go become. For disciplinary actions it is best to do it the old fashion way and visually see something or have some other type of evidence to substantiate the activity.
Employee Manual Software - This must be reviewed with your employees at the time of hiring…
Your employee manual software along with all the employment policies, including an employee surveillance policy, must be reviewed with your employees at the time of hiring. I would also review the employee handbook every year. As important is making sure they sign acknowledging that they have received a copy and it has been reviewed with them. I would keep this acknowledgment in their personnel file for as long as they are employed at your business.
We here at the Good Leadership Skills website recognize that the entire reason you hire someone is to have them there to perform a task. If they are not there it doesn't matter how well the employee can perform the task when they are. It simply will not get done, or it will force you to adjust your original plan. This may cause you to have to incur over time, call someone in that was scheduled off, redirect someone that was doing something else, and many other potential choices. All which mean that your normal business day is disrupted.
Employee Manual Software - You're employee sick policy should capture…
Now it is a given that eventually everyone will be sick incurring and unscheduled absence period. However, you're employee sick policy should capture what happens to those that exceed the normal amount of allowable unscheduled absence periods. The good news is that the entire purpose of including an employee sick leave policy within your employee handbook is to clarify what is ok, and what will happen in an employee violates the policy.
Of course the decision of how many unscheduled absent periods are acceptable is up to you; however, I will throw out a couple of suggestions. Keep in mind I don't know the details of your business so use my example only as a general guide.
Employee Manual Software - A twelve month rolling calendar period…
I would first think in terms of a tracking unscheduled absent periods for an entire year. The difference would be that I would make the year a rolling calendar period. Therefore within your employee sick policy clarify how many unscheduled absent periods and employee can have in a twelve month rolling calendar period before they would be' subject to possible disciplinary action.
Before going any further your employee sick leave policy should also refer to federal programs like the Family Medical Leave Act. Some states, like California, have laws that place additional requirements on businesses so make sure you check all these out carefully. Your sick policy should cover this so as not to confuse the issue. Of course for an individual to qualify for any of these federal or state programs they must provide evidence that qualifies them. For the purposes of this article we are speaking of only those absent periods that do not qualify.
Employee Manual Software - This would only count as one absent period.
In addition, one absent period may be a number of days together. As an example if an individual has the flu they may be out for seven days. This would only count as one absent period. Of course your employee sick policy would require a person that has been out for this length of time to provide a doctors certification that they were out and are permitted to return to work. That is the glory of the employee handbook.
So let's talk about some example information that might work for your business. I would throw out the number of three absent periods within a twelve month rolling calendar before you would sit down and discuss it with an employee. The discussion would include some type of documentation that they are on the edge of violating your employee sick leave policy. Some people like me would call this type of discussion a written counseling.
Employee Manual Software - They would be subject to a second written warning letter
If that same employee incurs another absent period within a twelve month rolling calendar they then would be subject to a first written warning letter. If they incur another one which would be their fifth, they would be subject to a second written warning letter. Following this same path if they have another absent period in that same twelve month rolling calendar period they would receive a third and final written warning letter resulting in their termination.
The time you invested in the employee that has left. The time you invest in the new employee arriving. The productivity lost during both of those while employees learn the system and process. Your productivity while you invest time in interviews! The cost of recruitment! All these are reasons to consider investing your time into a retention policy and including that into one of your most valuable documents, an employee handbook.
Employee Manual Software - On the other hand maybe they become eligible for certain benefits..
Once you have come to the conclusion that you need and employee retention policy the next step is to decide what you want in it and how you want to present it to your staff. As an example do you want to give financial incentives for remaining an employee of your business? On the other hand maybe they become eligible for certain benefits, perhaps retirement plans. So tying your incentives into a certain amount of time obviously is important but let's go a step further and also work in their performance.
So if you're employee retention policy states that after one year they are eligible for bonus it would be wise to also tie into that a requirement that their performance reaches a certain level. As an example if your employee performance review system has a rating system they must be performing at least above average. This way you are gaining by retaining a valuable employee. We will talk about what makes up a great employee performance review system in another article on this website.
Employee Manual Software - So instead of giving a 5% increase after one year…
You may want to have a combination of both an immediate financial incentive and one that encourages an employee to continue on by being able to see an incentive on an ongoing basis. Sometimes having an employee retention policy that spreads some benefits out over time is a great plan. This may be in the form on smaller wage increases spread out. So instead of giving a 5% increase after one year, you may consider spreading that out in smaller increases over that year long period. Again, you must tie the increases into performance. You certainly don't want to offer a pay increase to an employee you are not happy with in the first play and would rather see walk out the door.
There is no question that turnover is frustrating and expensive. You can work up your own number as to how much it is costing you and then applying a portion of that toward your employee retention policy incentives. The financial costs can be enormous so make you sure tally up everything. Most industries have a way of calculating the norm for productivity. Take those numbers and compare them to your own and you should be able to begin to understand the true cost of turnover.
All employee manual software programs should have within them an employee attendance policy.
If ever a policy is needed this would be the one that you will be referring to often.
Everyone has a different interpretation of what good attendance should be. As an example I was conducting a recent interview and asked the question, how many unscheduled absences do you feel is acceptable within a thirty day period?
The answers were everything from zero to ten unscheduled absences in a thirty day period!
Guess what? I was not interested in the individual that answered ten absences in a thirty day period. Why even show up for work if you are going to miss two weeks out of the month!
Provided they are out on consecutive days for a verified illness…
Things that you should consider in your attendance policy would be how many unscheduled absence periods are permitted before an employee may be subject to disciplinary action. Remember an unscheduled absence is anytime an employee calls in and tells you that they are unavailable for work when they were on the schedule. In most cases this means they have called in sick.
Also to clarify, and unscheduled absence period may be that someone missed three days in a row because they had the flu. Provided they are out on consecutive days for a verified illness it would be counted as one absence period, even though they were out for three days.
Employee Manual Software - That void must be filled in by all the remaining employees…
Of course whenever a person scheduled to work calls in sick it creates a void. That void must be filled in by all the remaining employees. When this happens too often it will create stress and ultimately disrupt the entire workforce.
Therefore, it is critical to have an employee attendance policy within your employee handbook that is fair yet clearly draws the line.
Let's take a look at a couple of possibilities that you may want to adopt in your employee attendance policy.
First I would look at occurrences within a twelve month rolling calendar. So that if an absence period occurred on June 5th of 2010, the clock would be running until June 4th of 2011. On June 5th of 2011 the absence period that occurred on June 5th of 2010 would no longer be counted. Hope that makes sense!
Employee Manual Software - Every unscheduled absence period thereafter would also be subject to progressive disciplinary action…
So built into your employee attendance policy you may want to say that after four (or whatever you determine works for your small business) unscheduled absence periods in a twelve month rolling calendar they may be subject to progressive disciplinary action. In addition, every unscheduled absence period thereafter would also be subject to additional progressive disciplinary action.
Almost all employee manual software programs should allow you to build the employee attendance policy in a way that will fit your needs. I know that Standard Legal does.
The key with any employee policy is that you apply it fairly and consistently to all employees. One of the fastest ways to receive a claim for discrimination or charged with a wrongful discharge claim is to treat people differently! Oh, it's very easy to do when employees that perform very well and ones that don't violate the same policy. After all we are just human beings.
Employee Manual Software - When requesting any type of absence the request must be…
So as you are considering what policies to include in your employee manual take a look at many employee manual software programs and decide which one is right for you.
Your employee attendance policy should also include some of the following topics as appropriate for your specific small business.
When requesting any type of absence the request must be made in advance of the scheduled work time. In other words if they are scheduled for work at 8:00 am then they must call at a minimum before then.
I would also state in the policy that they must speak with a supervisor, or someone designated to accept a call of this nature.
Employee Manual Software - Dressed appropriately and ready to begin at their scheduled start time…
I would also make sure the employee attendance policy states that simply informing a supervisor, or their designee, does not necessarily mean that they have been granted the time off.
Make sure that you state in your policy that employees are expected to be at their place of work, dressed appropriately and ready to begin at their scheduled start time.
For your own protection against unnecessary over time or other potential negative issues you may want to include in your policy that employees are not permitted to be at their place of work earlier or later than thirty minutes. Of course you can adjust this to whatever you feel is appropriate.
I hope this gets you to thinking about what you want in your employee handbook and remember that most employee manual software programs will do a much better job than above in laying it out for you.
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Cooking is one skill that you can always improve. Even a cook with lots of experience can always learn something new in the kitchen to improve their skills and make it more fun. People with little cooking experience will need to find some tips that make it easier. You should read all the information provided in this article so you are able to learn more things about cooking.
The best thing that you can do when you are making hamburgers is to engage in trial and error. Instead of guessing that the meat is cooked well, make a small patty and taste it yourself. This will allow you to adjust your level of seasoning and cook your burger more if it needs it.
Learn some proper knife-work techniques to make your time in the kitchen safer, more productive, and more enjoyable. Proper cutting techniques not only help to ensure safety in the kitchen, but food cut properly and uniformly looks better (which of course makes it tastes better!) and cooks more evenly. Stop cutting off your fingertips and burning half of the French fries with proper cutting skills!
When shaving vegetables for dishes such as a vinaigrette or a salad, use a coarse microplane, also known as a grater or zester, to grate them into smaller pieces. The flavors of the vegetables are truly unlocked when grated with the microplane.
When cooking pumpkins, set the pumpkin so the top is facing up and slice it in half down the middle. Take both halves with the cut sides down and place on different baking sheets to bake. Toss a little water on the pans, and bake for roughly an hour at 350 degrees.
If you and your significant other love cooking, then consider taking a cooking class for couples! Couples cooking classes can help you explore new cuisines, enjoy each other's company and also learn more about working together in the kitchen. A well-kept secret is that the guys enjoy these classes as much as the ladies and it often leads to the fellows taking a greater role in cooking at home.
When cooking around small children, safety is imperative. Get in the habit, even when children are not around, that you keep knives, breakable dishes and other objects that could fall and injure a young child, well back on the table or counter. You might just prevent a child from being seriously injured because of sheer carelessness, on the part of the cook.
Prepare ingredients for the week's dinners. One great way to get a jump on time is to plan your dinners for the week on Sunday. When you know what you will be fixing each night you can take some time to portion and precook some of your ingredients. Vegetables can also be chopped and stored in Tupperware which will easily keep until used later in the week. By utilizing weekend time, you can save a lot of time during the week.
When it comes to cooking, be sure that you know the allergy concerns of all of those who will be eating your meal. This is extremely important because the effects of food allergy can range anywhere from mild discomfort to death – both of which you want to avoid at all costs.
When it comes to cooking, be sure that you never leave anything unattended. This is important for the safety of you and everybody around you and deals with oven cooking, to stove top, to cooking on the grill. Grease can flame up easily and can cause a traumatic fire.
Cook fish on a plank! Use a cedar plank to replicate the taste you get inexpensive restaurants right on your campfire. Clean your freshly caught fish and split them open so they are less than one inch thick. Tack the fish to the board and position it beside the campfire so it absorbs the heat of the fire but is not so close that the whole thing catches fire!
Choose cuts of meat when roasting. Large rib roasts or tenderloin can be terribly expensive. When roasting meat, consider buying a cut of meat instead. It will save you a lot of money. Legs of lamb, turkey breasts, even pork shoulder are all capable of being just as delicious while being far more affordable.
Even people who have been looking for a while can learn tricks that will make cooking simpler and more fun. It is important that you have access to detailed information when you wish to try something new. Try these tips to see how much they help you with your cooking. You will enjoy being in the kitchen much more.

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So many people in the world are hurting and need healing. As Christians, we take the promises of God seriously and know he has the power to bring healing and wholeness. It is natural for people to turn to their local church for some help and The Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene has prayer teams equipped to offer prayer ministry.
In the Gospel stories, we read that many people were healed when they met with Jesus. All of us at Westoning believe that he is still healing people today.
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Family and friends are a key component in the fight against child abuse. Here is how you can be One with Courage
Learn the signs and symptoms of abuse
Know what "grooming" of a child looks like and be observant of interactions between adults and youth. Abused children may display behaviors shown at earlier ages, such as thumb-sucking, bed-wetting, fear of the dark or strangers. For some children, even the loss of acquired language or memory problems may be an issue.
Start a conversation
Start a conversation with co-workers, family, friends and neighbors about the signs and symptoms of abuse.
A child's safety is an adult's job
Children are often taught how to keep themselves safe, which is important, but they are just children. We teach them to be safe and protect them in so many areas; this should include preventing sexual abuse. Children are taught to mind grownups, but they also need to be taught that they have the right to say "no" and the right to privacy. Their body is their own.
Minimize opportunity
Put limits on one-adult/one-child situations, even with authority figures. By establishing clear rules and boundaries like this, the risk of abuse is reduced. Set an example by personally avoiding one-adult/one-child situations with children other than your own. Think carefully about gatherings and encourage group participation whenever possible.
Encourage Others
Encourage friends and family to join the One with Courage campaign – help them understand everyone's role in this fight.
Contact your local Children's Justice Center (CJC)
Contact your local Children's Justice Center (CJC) to find out how you can be more involved, volunteer, and/or serve on the board.
Act on suspicions
Many of those who sexually abuse children have multiple victims. You may be faced with a situation where you suspect abuse but don't have any proof. Suspicions are scary, but trust your instincts. Have the courage to report suspected abuse. The future well-being of a child may be at stake.
Break the silence
When a relative is suspected of abusing a child, the inclination of many is to "keep it in the family". But child abuse is not a family matter–it's a crime that must be reported..
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We provide general concepts on career guidance to young people interested in knowing more about the labour market, such as: areas of activity, organisational culture, types of employment contracts, training on the rights and obligations of the parties upon signing an employment contract, taxes and contributions payable by employers and employees.
In addition, we counsel young people interested in knowing how to write a curriculum vitae and a cover letter according to the job sought after.
Moreover, we train teenagers regarding opportunities on the labour market in the Member States of the European Union.
As of 2016 we will implement special career counselling classes, updated according to the results of the research we are conducting under an extensive project of strategic partnership concerning young people, within the initiative of the Erasmus+ programme.


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Similarities between European and Japanese feudal society
Feudalism developed as a response to the need for security and stability in both.
Many landowners were dependent on knights and samurai for military service in European and Japanese feudal society.
Feudalism helped preserve law and order.
Both had a Code of Conduct which a warrior like a knight or a samurai would have to follow.
Both kings and emperors of Europe and Japan remained as figureheads, but had little power.
Feudalism in Medieval Europe and Classical Japan
Are Warriors
Rode on horses
Wore armor
Followed codes on how to behave
Used swords
Got paid in land
Spent their entire lives preparing for war
Lived in Europe
Followed Code of Chivalry
Used Shields
Used crossbow
Practiced Christianity
Knights would not commit suicide but rather be captured or fight back.
Not as educated as the samurai
Knights would fight with their inferior
Armors weighed 40 to 60 pounds
A knight's loyalty was based on a legal contract, instead of moral obligations
Lived in Japan
Followed Code of Bushido
Used bow & arrow
Used two handed sword known as a katana,
Practiced Buddhism or Shintoism
Samurai would commit suicide rather than face defeat or capture
Samurai would not fight with their inferiors
Armors were less heavy
Wore a mask
Feudalism is political system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty.
A decentralized political system
Provided social stability and protection
Created a rigid social class
Why did Medieval Europe fall under Feudalism?
Feudalism in Medieval Europe started when the eastern part of the Roman Empire fell. Territories were opened to invaders and there was no strong central government get protections from. Many individuals had to give away their rights to local lords in return for protection and security.
Why did Classic Japan fall under Feudalism?
Feudalism in Japan started when central power declined and the rise of private armies formed by large landowners. Small landowners traded land to warlords in exchange for protection. As land started to increase, lords gained more power.
Why People/Countries turn to Feudalism?
People and Countries would turn to feudalism for security and stability when a strong central government was not in place to provide it.
A samurai most important possession was the two handed sword known as a katana, which was called the "soul of the samurai"
Samurai women received martial arts training as a way to defend their homes and children when their husbands were in combat. They carried small daggers and were always prepared to die to maintain their honor and family name.
The Code of Bushido teaches that a samurai must always live with honor.
A samurai taking his own life is more honorable than someone else killing him. A samurai who brought himself dishonor often committed suicide called seppuku, was a way to keep their
European Feudal
Castles in Medieval Europe were built as a way to shelter nobles, knights, and soldiers in a war. European castle roofs were very simple. There levels were straight up and down. The castles were around 4 floors high
A knight's loyalty was based on a legal contract, rather than moral obligations.
Knights would fight with their inferior.
Feudalism in Europe
Feudal society Europe practiced Christianity
Nobility were: kings, lords, lesser lords
Warriors were knights
Peasants were at the bottom of the hierarchy
How is Feudalism in Europe Ruled?
Feudalism in Europe was ruled by kings and nobles. Kings gave land, called fiefs, to a powerful lord in exchange for loyalty and military service. The lord is now a vassal, a person that holds the land. The lord would then divide his land into estates which are given to lessor lords. Lesser lords would then do the same thing by dividing their land but giving it to knights instead. The knights would pledged their loyalty to defend their lords' lands in exchange for fiefs. Peasants were at the bottom and they are the ones that worked on the fields.
How is Feudalism in Japan Ruled?
Feudalism in Japan is very similar to feudalism in Europe.
Shoguns had real political and military power while emperors had little power. Shoguns gained power through force and by commanding an army. Shoguns distributed land to vassals called daimyo. The daimyo would then give land to their warriors, called the samurai, in return for loyalty and military service.
Feudalism in Japan
Feudal society in Japan practiced Buddhism or Shintoism
Nobility were: emperors, shogun, daimyo
Warriors were samurai
Peasants were not the only ones at the bottom, merchants and artisans were too.
Feudalism in Europe
Feudalism in Japan
Japanese Feudal
In Europe, there were many advancements in military technology like longbow and cannon. This made
knights less effective and necessary
Feudalism was a political system that protected people when a strong central government was unavailable to. Both Europe and Japan developed the feudal system as a response to the need of protection and stability. It formed a relationship between different people, for example a lord and a vassal. Feudalism gave everyone well-defined roles and created a rigid social class. Feudal society in Europe and Japan both shared many similarities like having warriors and a code of conduct for how one should behave. However Medieval Europe and Japan were both unique in their own way.
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The Italian Almanac
Tex Goes to Portugal
Sharp-shooting Italian comic-book hero Tex Willer is the star of a top international graphic-art fair in the southern Portuguese town of Moura. Tex, Italy's most famous comic character of the 20th century, is a kind-hearted Western hero who believes in justice. He was created in 1948 by Italian cartoonist Gian Luigi Bonelli (1908-2001), who is thought to have based him initially on American actor Gary Cooper.
Unlike Hollywood Western heroes of that time, Tex is a friend of Native Americans and their cause. After marrying his beautiful Indian wife Lilyth, the US ranger becomes an honoured member of the Navajos, who call him Eagle of the Night, and one of his side-kicks is Navajo warrior Tiger Jack. As a result, some critics have hailed Bonelli's creation as an early crusader against racism and discrimination.
The 16th edition of the Moura fair, which runs until June 3, features an exhibition of some of the stunning original artwork produced by Tex's illustrators over the years.Much of the material has never been on public display before. There is also a show of Tex's comics, including a selection of books from the massive collection belonging to his biggest fan in Portugal. Tex cartoonist Fabio Civitelli is attending the fair to receive an award and present some behind-the-scenes secrets to enthusiasts.
According to publishers Sergio Bonelli Editore, each edition of Tex sells around 200,000 copies in Italy. He is also popular outside the country, especially in Norway, Brazil, France, Turkey and Croatia. During his adventures, Tex has fought in the American Civil War, defeated Butch Cassidy's 'Wild Bunch', met Geronimo, thwarted an attack on President Ulysses S. Grant and much besides.
Italy has produced some of the world's finest comic-art stylists. These include late greats Angela and Luciana Giussani, the creators of the iconic black-clad supercriminal Diabolik; Hugo Pratt, the maker of the Conradesque adventurer Corto Maltese; and Guido Crepax, the master purveyor of comic erotica.


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Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a challenge open to all young people aged between 13 and 25 years old. There are three levels of the award, Bronze Silver and Gold. Students can begin at any level as long as they meet the minimum age requirements: Bronze 13 (Y9), Silver 14 (Y10) and Gold 16 (Y12).
For Bronze and Silver there are four sections and Gold five sections to complete. The four sections they must complete are Volunteering, Physical, Skill and Expedition, with Residential at Gold award only.
The benefits of achieving a DofE Award at any level are endless. It's difficult to list them all here … but you should definitely know how much fun you'll have and how pushing yourself to do new things will help you to grow in confidence and develop useful skills. Meeting new people will inspire you and lead to lasting friendships. A DofE Award can also give you the edge when you apply for college, university or a job.
Put simply, the DofE is about helping you along the path to a productive and prosperous future. As many of our participants say, it's life-changing.
A Duke of Edinburgh's Award is so much more than a 'pat on the back' for completing a programme of activities. It is a recognition of a young person's successful journey of self-discovery and development, and valued by employers and universities alike for the qualities with which it imbues young people.
Its balanced programme develops the whole person - mind, body and soul, in an environment of social interaction and team working.
DofE @ SCD
At St Clement Danes we are pleased to be offering all students the opportunity to start their Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE Award.
We currently have 130 Year 10s enrolled on the Bronze Award and 24 Year 13s enrolled on the Gold. We have started next enrolment for Bronze Silver and Gold for the 2018 expedition season.
To find out more about each of the levels and how it works at St Clement Danes, please click on the following links: Application forms for this academic year need to be submitted to Student reception by 10th November 2017 and ParentPay paid by the 27th November.
Over the past four years, the Award has gone from strength to strength, seeing 40 students in 2014, 60 students in 2015, 86 in 2016 and 212 in 2017 gain their Bronze Award. 14 students achieved their Silver Award in 2016 we have now had our first students gain their Gold Award with a further 23 working towards it.
Adult volunteers
We wouldn't be able to run such a successful programme without the help of the parents. Every year we have approximately 20 – 30 parents helping on the Bronze expeditions, walking with groups, camping over or manning checkpoints. We have also trained up a number of parents as Expedition Supervisors and have two parent Expedition Assessors. If you have experience in walking, navigation and camping and would be willing to help out during the expedition season (March – October), we would love to hear from you. Please complete the adult application form available at the bottom of the page and email it to firstname.lastname@example.com.
We are hoping to run some training for staff and parents in March 2018. This will include some "classroom" teaching and a circular walk with lunch stop to teach navigation skills, dates to be confirmed.
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Uric Acid Levels, Natural Gout Treatment, Alkaline WaterDiscussed the value of drinking water in natural gout treatment in earlier articles. Of course all types of water are not equal, for example hard water is better than soft because of its additional mineral content and distilled water is acidic. Probably the best of all waters for natural gout treatment is alkaline water, also called ionized water.
ALKALINE WATER TESTIMONIALSTestimonials from delighted former gout sufferers can be found in many places on the Internet. Unfortunately they are not everything for every gout sufferer because gout is a complicated, still not wholly understood disease, and because what works for one sufferer may not work for others. Time and tide waits for no man. So once we got an idea for writing on Gout Attack, we decided not to waste time, but to get down to writing about it immediately!
Ionizers are Easily Installed to Your Faucet (Tap)Most people will not need a plumber or next door neighbour. The ionizers of course cost more, but the water they produce is cheaper over time, say the manufacturers of one leading brand, than buying bottled water of various kinds. So it will pay in the end to think long term and fork out more cash. For a quality ionizer expect to pay from US$769 to US$2,495 for a top-of-the-range-model. (These are U.S. prices. Prices will vary in other countries). You also need to replace the ionizer's biostone filter about every nine months. Filters cost from US$55 to US$ The ionizer may last up to 20 years. Interesting is what we had aimed to make this article on Gout Attack. It is up to you to decide if we have succeeded in our mission!
Moreover, however sincerely meant, and truthfully stated, testimonials may not be accurate in the long term because gout can go into remission and lie low for a long period before flaring up again. On the other hand there are testimonials from people who have not had a gout attack for 1-2 years or more, and this probably indicates a cure has been achieved. As the information we produce in our writing on Uric Acid may be utilized by the reader for informative purposes, it is very important that the information we provide be true. We have indeed maintained this.
- Hopefully these indicate that the theory has indeed shaken hands with the practice, and the rejoicing is happily justified.
- Most gout sufferers hope for a natural remedy for gout.
- Taking account of pH is part of natural gout treatment.
MAKING ALKALINE WATERMost people are not able to buy alkaline water at their local supermarket or grocery store. You have to make it yourself. It's not difficult. Basically you can either add alkaline drops to regular water or you can have a water ionizer do it for you. Alkaline drops can be purchased via the Internet and delivered to you, search alkaline water drops, or alkaline drops. Isn't it amazing how much information can be transferred through a single page? So much stands to gain, and to lose about Gout Treatment through a single page.
NB. The contents of this article contain medical information, not medical advice. Please always discuss gout remedies with your doctor or other health care professional before implementing any treatment.
Testimonials from gout sufferers, (one is a doctor), about the value of alkaline water can be read at ***** and at ***** To err is human, to forgive is divine. So we would indeed deem you to be divine if you forgive us for any misunderstandings that may arise in this article on Www Gout.
After a Period of Drinking Alkaline Water Your Body Ph Should RiseHow will you know? Saliva pH can be tested with pH test strips (search pH test strips or pH stix). Your saliva pH is a good indication of your body's pH levels. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions for using them carefully. Record numbers and watch for trend changes over time. A few tests are not enough. It is rather inviting to go on writing on Uric Acid. however as there is a limitation to the number of words to be written, we have confined ourselves to this. However, do enjoy yourself reading it.
The Reason is that Alkaline Water Has a Higher Ph Value Than Other KindsAlkaline water is water with more oxygen, in this case OH-, not O Drinking it makes the body more alkaline. In this state, the body is likely to excrete more uric acid. Reducing uric acid levels to below 0 mg/dL (men), slightly less in women, is the target of most forms of gout treatment whether drug medications or natural remedies. Alkaline water is also an antioxidant which squelches free radicals. Writing is something that has to be done when one is in the mood to write. So when we got in the mood to write about Gout Sufferer, nothing could stop us from writing!
When Your Big Toe Makes Direct Contact With a Bedpost, It HurtsBut when it is attacked by gout, you are talking serious pain. The instigator of this agony is a chemical called uric acid. When your body produces too much of the acid or your kidneys can't get rid of it fast enough, the excess crystallizes in and around your joints, most likely in the joint of your big toe. This buildup produces swelling, tenderness, and pain so exquisite that just pulling a bedsheet over your foot is intolerable. To make matters worse, gout offers no advance warning. One day your toe feels fine, the next day it feels as though it has been skewered with a hot poker. Flare-ups are infrequent at first but can become more regular over time. Flare-ups are also be triggered by illness, injury, or crash dieting, among other factors. Here are some tips that you can consider to adopt for fast relief.
Hold The Anchovies You can reduce your odds of a gout flare-up by monitoring your intake of purine-rich foods, such as anchovies, organ meats, broths, and gravies. These foods raise your body's level of uric acid and too much uric acid is what leads to gout in the first place. We have used a mixture of seriousness and jokes in this composition on Gout. This is to liven the mood when reading about Gout.
- Take A "Common-Scents" Approach It is recommended a cooling footpath to make a tender toe feel better.
- Add 10 drops each of the essential oils juniper and rosemary to 2 quarts of cold water, then immerse the affected foot for a good soak.
- Keeping to the point is very important when writing.
- So we have to stuck to Purine, and have not wandered much from it to enhance understanding.
- Ease Up On Imbibing Drinking too much alcohol raises the uric acid level in the blood.
- You don't necessarily have to become a teetotaller.
- The key is moderation.
- Take notice of whether you routinely have gout attacks after you have been drinking alcohol.
- To err is human, to forgive is divine.
- So we would indeed deem you to be divine if you forgive us for any misunderstandings that may arise in this article on Gout Attacks.
Pare Pounds Slowly Because overweight has been linked to a high level of uric acid in the blood, slimming down may reduce your risk of a gout flare-up. Just don't try to shed to those pounds too fast. Ironically, rapid weight loss may actually induce an attack.
- Wear Sensible Shoes A minor injury caused by poorly fitting footwear can trigger a gout attack in your big toe.
- Avoid shoes that are too tight or too narrow.
- You should be able to wiggle your toes freely.
- Interesting is what we had aimed to make this article on Gout.
- It is up to you to decide if we have succeeded in our mission!
- Monitor Your Medication Some blood pressure drugs can cause your uric acid level to rise.
- What's more, some gout medicines don't work properly if they are taken with other drugs.
- So make sure that your doctor is aware of all the medications you are taking.
- It is always better to use simple English when writing descriptive articles, like this one on Purine.
- It is the layman who may read such articles, and if he can't understand it, what is the point of writing it?
You have been living with the painful symptoms of gout for a while or this is the first time you have suffered from swelling, stiffness and pain in the joints, you have no doubt come across people telling you about low purine diets for gout.
Following a low purine diet has been shown to reduce the level of purine in the body, and this in turn reduces the levels of uric acid being produced. We take pride in saying that this article on Purine Diet Gout is like a jewel of our articles. This article has been accepted by the general public as a most informative article on Purine Diet Gout.
Further Information about Natural Gout Diets can be Found on Our Web SiteOf course, the adoption of a low purine diet may seem like quite a sacrifice, especially as it can be different to the typical western diet. However, many gout sufferers see the inconvenience of a new diet as a small price to pay to relieve themselves of the pain and discomfort of gout. We have omitted irrelevant information from this composition on Gout Diets as we though that unnecessary information may make the reader bored of reading the composition.
- Avoid alcohol as much as possible, as alcohol consumption can this can cause gout flare-ups. 4.
- Drink 2 - 3 liters of water per day, as this will help dilute the uric acid in the body and allow the kidneys to regain control.
- Having been given the assignment of writing an interesting presentation on Uric Acid, this is what we came up with.
- Just hope you find it interesting too!
Is interesting to note that purine is naturally present in the tissues of our body, and it is only when there is an excess of purine, often caused by a diet rich in foods with high purine levels that the uric acid builds up. It is not necessary that only the learned can write about Gout. As long as one ahs a flair for writing, and an interest for gaining information on Gout, anyone can write about it.
- So, when starting out on a low purine diet for gout, there are a few things that you should bear in mind. 1.
- Eat a balanced diet, which should be high in complex carbohydrates, low in protein and fat.
- Inspiration can be considered to be one of the key ingredients to writing.
- Only if one is inspired, can one get to writing on any subject especially like Purine Diet.
- Gout is relatively common, and can usually be treated successfully, without having to resort to pharmaceutical drugs.
- Some quick and simple changes to your lifestyle can reduce and even eliminate your gout symptoms.
- We have taken the privilege of proclaiming this article to be a very informative and interesting article on Excess Uric Acid.
- We now give you the liberty to proclaim it too.
Further Danger of Excess Uric Acid is the Formation of Kidney StonesThese can be very painful and can also further reduce the ability of the body to expel waste uric acid. This article on Purine vs pyrimidine with the intention of making it very memorable to its reader. Only then is an article considered to have reached it's objective.
Eat food that have a moderate to low purine levels, such as most vegetables, fruit, cereals, white breads and avoid foods that are high in purine like meat extracts, shellfish, offal (liver, kidney's, brains, sweetmeats), gravies, dried beans. Quality is better than quantity. It is of no use writing numerous pages of nonsense for the reader. Instead, it is better to write a short, and informative article on specific subjects like Uric Acid. People tend to enjoy it more.
With the ever-rising cost of health care looming into the future, many of us are looking to the past for answers in natural home remedy (for Gout especially) for the treatment of what ails us.
Take it Easy Using natural home remedy for Gout and its treatment include supplementation, diet, herbs and adjustments to activities of daily living. Elevate the effected joint and rest it as much as possible during acute phases. Applying an ice pack can help ease the pain if applied in 10-20 minutes sessions every hour or so. We were actually wondering how to get about to writing about Uric Acid. However once we started writing, the words just seemed to flow continuously!
Home remedy for Gout can also be other beverage such as stinging nettle, horsetail tea, horseradish and parsley juices are thought to help stimulate the body to excrete uric acid, eliminating it from the joints. Birch leaf, celery and mustard seeds are also believed to flush uric acid from the system. Do not judge a book by its cover; so don't just scan through this matter on Gout Remedy. read it thoroughly to judge its value and importance.
Low purine diet is deficient of Vitamin E so its replacement is necessary for cell repair and overall health. The herbal supplement Devil's Claw was determined to be as effective in anti-inflammatory response as Cox-2 inhibitors (such as Celebrex) available by prescription only. As a natural home remedy for Gout, Devil's Claw is available in tablet and tincture form as well as a brewed tea. It is with much interest that we got about to write on Arthritis Gout. So we do hope that you too read this article with the same, if not more interest!
- Experts recommend drinking 96 ounces of water daily for hydration to assist the urinary tract and the excretion of uric acid.
- Drink up, buttercup!
- It is rather interesting to note that people like reading about Purine Rich Foods if they are presented in an easy and clear way.
- The presentation of an article too is important for one to entice people to read it!
Delicious home remedy for Gout is a diet chock full of red and blue berries, including juicy cherries and strawberries in addition to whole grains, nuts and seeds. Raw fruits and vegetables will help keep uric acid levels at bay, as will plenty of water. It is always better to have compositions with as little corrections in it as possible. This is why we have written this composition on Www Gout with no corrections for the reader to be more interested in reading it.
Let's preface by saying that most bouts of Gout can be avoided by following a few simple guidelines, but the intense pain associated with an acute flare-up requires immediate medical attention. Remember that a home remedy for Gout is not meant to replace advice and treatment from a healthcare provider. A rolling stone gathers no moss. So if I just go on writing, and you don't understand, then it is of no use of me writing about Gout Uric Acid! Whatever written should be understandable by the reader.
Oral Antacids can Help Maintain an Alkaline Base in the Body's ChemistryOnce the pain subsides, gently stretching the joint helps keep the range of motion from becoming prohibitive. While these may seem like 'no-brainers' they are the foundation upon which to effectively base your Gout's natural home remedy regimen. The presentation of an article on Uric Acid Levels plays an important role in getting the reader interested in reading it. This is the reason for this presentation, which has gotten you interested in reading it!
- They will address the attack of Gout more aggressively with prescription and non-prescription medications.
- Consider some of the following typical Gout's natural remedy and treatments to help keep you on your toes.
- Ignorance is bliss, is it?
- Isn't it better to learn more than not to know about something like Uric Acid Levels.
- So we have produced this article so that you can learn more about it!
This Also Goes for Disorders Like Arthritis and GoutHome remedy is mostly being used as treatment. Medicinal plants and herbs have been around for as long as humans have roamed the earth. Through centuries of trial and error, experts say that we've gotten it down to an art but we continue to learn more about natural medicine. In seeking a natural home remedy for Gout, we needn't look much further than our homes and grocery stores. Some of the matter found here that is pertaining to Uric Acid Levels seems to be quite obvious. You may be surprised how come you never knew about it before!
But with Gout, the uric acid builds up, forms crystals that spill into the bloodstream and painfully strikes a joint, usually a great toe but can be other joints as well.
Taken between meals, bromelain, a derivative of pineapple, is another powerful source of anti-inflammatory natural remedy for Gout. There are a host of Gout's natural remedy that compresses, poultices and baths to ease the symptoms of Gout that include many of the herbal ingredients listed above added to oat straw, St. John's wort, camomile, honey and comfrey. There are many soothing options for helpful home remedies for Gout. Self-praise is no praise. So we don't want to praise ourselves on the effort put in writing on Purine. instead, we would like to hear your praise after reading it!
From the Kitchen to the Cabinet Recent clinical studies concluded that vitamin and herbal supplements are an important natural home remedy for Gout. Vitamins are effective for a variety of reasons. Vitamin C and B complex both help break down uric acid (but check with a physician first if there is a history of kidney disease). Writing is something that has to be done when one is in the mood to write. So when we got in the mood to write about Gout Remedy, nothing could stop us from writing!
Taking Up Diet as Home Remedy for Gout Has Its Share of Ups and DownsFor lower uric acid levels avoid foods such as organ meats (liver, etc.), shellfish, yeast products, alcohol (especially beer), poultry, and vegetables such as asparagus and mushrooms to name a few. Another home remedy for Gout opt instead for complex carbohydrates such as bread, potatoes, pasta, and high fiber foods, steering away from high protein and fat. We find great potential in Arthritis Gout. This is the reason we have used this opportunity to let you learn the potential that lies in Arthritis Gout.
To plan a regimen of natural home remedy for Gout, we need to understand the disorder and how it can be affectively treated with home remedies. Gout is a result of the build-up of a chemical called uric acid in the blood stream. It is rather inviting to go on writing on Www Gout. however as there is a limitation to the number of words to be written, we have confined ourselves to this. However, do enjoy yourself reading it.
- Uric acid is a by-product of a waste product called purine, which is formed during the natural breakdown of protein in our cells.
- Ideally, uric acid leaves the body through the urinary tract and that's that.
- We did not write too elaborate an article on Attack Gout as it would be then difficult for the common man to read it.
- We have written this article in such a way that everyone will be able to read and understand it!
From the Easy Chair to the Kitchen Recalling that uric acid comes from purine, and purine comes from protein yields clues in properly managing your arthritis as home remedy for Gout. Purine rich foods are protein rich and should be avoided in excessive amounts. All sources of purine should not be omitted from the diet completely. Isn't it amazing how much information can be transferred through a single page? So much stands to gain, and to lose about Lower Uric Acid through a single page.
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I've never kept my love of all things true crime a secret and I'm certainly not about to start now. Yes, I know it's dark and twisted (and perhaps a little alarming when you mention it on a first date) but I'm not ashamed. It will forever be the most interesting facet of human behavior, if you ask me. I'd much rather try to understand what would compel two teenagers to murder their parents in cold blood, then why women feel the need to get botox—just sayin'.
It seems the folks over at Law & Order share my sentiment as well. According to the YouTube channel—"From Executive Producer Dick Wolf comes a new chapter in the franchise - Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders, starring Edie Falco as defense attorney Leslie Abramson. Coming Thursdays this fall to NBC."
I'm SO excited and frankly, you should be too! This case was CRAZY and while it wasn't the first crime of its kind, the national attention it gained was most definitely a first. If you're unaware of who The Menendez Brothers, here's a basic description. It WILL have spoiler alerts if you want to go into the series completely blind—
"On August 20, 1989, Lyle and Erik were 21 and 18 years old, respectively. The murders occurred that evening in the den of the family's home in Beverly Hills at 722 North Elm Drive. Jose and Kitty were tired that summer evening because the family had been shark fishing on a chartered yacht, Motion Picture Marine, until midnight the previous day. With Lyle and Erik out for the evening, Jose and Kitty went into their den to watch the James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me.
Neighbors later reported hearing loud bangs around 10 p.m. but dismissed them as nothing to be concerned about, thinking the noise was local kids playing with firecrackers. Jose was shot point-blank in the back of the head with a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun. Kitty, awakened by the shots, sprang from the couch and ran for the hallway but was shot in the leg. She slipped in her own blood and fell, then was shot several times in the arm, chest, and face, leaving her unrecognizable. Both Jose and Kitty were then shot in the kneecap in an attempt to make the murders appear related to organized crime."
Here's a terrific Rolling Stone piece on the history of the case as well, should you want to continue your research.
MORE:10 Must-Watch Netflix Documentaries For True Crime Junkies'


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There must be a special moniker for those who live in Santa Barbara's Mesa neighborhood. Mesa Maniacs? People who live on the Mesa love the Mesa. The allure might have something to do with their microclimate. Mesa dwellers sit nice and cool under their proprietary layer of fog when the rest of the city's temperatures soar in the sunshine. The draw could also be due to their pristine beach proximity. Sets of stairs from nondescript Mesa streets lead down the cliffs to secluded coves. Mesa-ites are quick to point out that the Mesa has its own neighborhood-named Mesa Café, Mesa Burger, Mesa Barbers, and even a Mesa Bookstore. This self-contained burg is split into several micro-neighborhoods, including the flat, beachside portion closest to the Mesa Lane Steps, bordered by Cliff Drive on the north and west and Meigs Road on the east.
It was in this zone that I visited a charming house at 330 Mohawk Road last week. While most of the rest of the city was filled with smoke and ash, the Mesa, especially near the beach, was a cool, clear respite.
A white picket fence surrounds the front yard, with a palm tree in one corner, drought-tolerant landscape along the curb, and just enough grassy lawn for kids or pets to play. The house sits on a corner lot, so it almost has two front yards, facing both Mohawk and Elise Way. As I walked in and started to look around, I realized that the street-facing yards were only part of the home's outdoor living space.
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How to Study Pharmacology for NCLEX-RN from a Pharmacology Professor
Studying for the Pharmacology section of NCEX is challenging. Here are some helpful suggestions from a Pharmacology Professor.
I've taught pharmacology for almost 10 years and recently revisited the NCLEX struggle that many students have and believe I have some helpful advice. While the pharmacology section looks like another section in the bestselling guides, it's really quite different especially to someone who did not have organic chemistry in their curriculum.
In this 10 minute video, I answer
1. What makes NCLEX pharmacology so hard to study for including the percentage mismatch from curriculum to NCLEX test map, the pharmacology study usually coming after a grueling first 500 pages of test-prep material, and how in many ways pharmacology is a different language.
2. What a two-phase approach to NCLEX pharmacology looks like and how one might be able to study for pharm as they study more traditional nursing topics like professional standards, nursing sciences, fundamentals of care, growth, and development, maternity nursing, and pediatric nursing.
3. How the two-phase technique works creating a much clearer memory path with like topics and drug names and classes near each other.
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Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Melancholy Skies
March 5, 2018 § Leave a comment
How Nuri Bilge Ceylan really likes clouds.
Sympathy for The Creature (from the Black Lagoon)
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From the early 1920s to the late 1950s, Universal Studios unspooled a steady string of horror films and, in the process, created several iconic 'monsters' forever fated to be Halloween fodder if not the stuff of nightmares. One of these Universal creations is — well — the Creature, aka Gill-man, featured in Jack Arnold's films Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) and Revenge of the Creature (1955).
Perhaps most notable for its dreamily photographed underwater sequences and tactile monster design, Creature from the Black Lagoon is, at its best, a suspenseful matinee-style adventure that pitches a group of scientists against what could be described as the 'Amazonian Bigfoot', an amphibious humanoid relic that has somehow circumvented evolution. But, at the risk of being a yawning millennial unmoved by 'tame' classic horror, I will proffer that Creature from the Black Lagoon is more unsettling than terrifying, but that the feeling of unease lingers long past the film's end credits, and for reasons that go beyond Gill-man's frightful exterior.
What is it about the Creature that renders his status as a monster somewhat more complex than those which simply trade in shocks and one-note belligerence? In this video, I briefly explore the idea that grudging sympathycombined with revulsion can have an unlikely but striking effect. In a way, the Creature from the Black Lagoon has a lot in common with another great Universal ghoul: Boris Karloff's Monster from Frankenstein (1931).
* originally published on Fandor Keyframe in 2016
Edward Snowden's Movie Mentors
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The idea of a lone individual confronting a hostile and powerful institution positively drips with dramatic potential. It's no wonder that cinema and its makers have been long attracted to these kinds of characters, if the AFI's 100 Years…100 Heroes & Villains list is in any way representative, at least with regards to American cinema. Now, place this lone, dissenting individual within and around the institution that they choose to confront and the drama positively ignites, fuelled by gallons of guilt and betrayal and inner turmoil. It's the kind of combination that has drawn award-winning performances from the likes of Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Julia Roberts and Rachel Weisz, all four playing whistleblowers of varying shades, some real, some fictional.
Well, this fall, under the direction of biopic enthusiast Oliver Stone, Joseph Gordon-Levitt will himself join the modest but rousing 'whistleblower canon' as he plays former CIA analyst Edward Snowden, currently in exile in Russia for leaking classified NSA documents in 2013. It's worth noting that, in Laura Poitras' Oscar-winning documentary Citizenfour (2014), Edward Snowden repeatedly expresses his fervent hope that the content of his disclosures will not play second fiddle to the story of his person. Needless to say, Snowden's wishes will be tossed a little to the side when Stone's Snowden opens in mid-September. Yet, naïve as his desire for relative anonymity may seem, I suspect that Mr Snowden appreciates – deep down – that there is no revelation, no matter how important, that will completely eclipse mass curiosity regarding the events and experiences that led to his earth-rattling decision to…reveal.
Moreover, I find it hard to imagine that a clued-in, sociopolitically conscious American male in his late twenties (at the time of the leaks) had never seen or heard of The Insider, Serpico or All The President's Men, or at the very least the actual individuals and events on which those films are based. Is it not entirely possible that scenes, quotes and images from these and other films passed through his mind as he contemplated his future actions and their potential repercussions? This video is a brief imagining of this process, as Edward Snowden, holed-up in a Hong Kong hotel room prepares himself for The Passion of the Whistleblower/Watchdog/Traitor/Patriot, with a little help from some films.
* originally published in Fandor Keyframe in 2016
Sexual Transgressions of Carlos Reygadas
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Two feature films into his still relatively young career, Mexican writer-director Carlos Reygadas had already developed a reputation as a provocateur, particularly following the hostile Cannes reception of his drolly scathing sophomore effort Battle in Heaven (2005). With his debut, Japón (2002), Reygadas displayed a tendency to punctuate weirdly nauseating narratives of painful self-reckoning with moments that approach the sublime, the transcendent. But he also betrayed an impish desire to wheedle his way under the viewer's skin with blanched and turbid cinematography, unglamorous sexuality and violence against animals. So when Battle in Heaven landed on the Cannes Croisette, opening with the image of a young woman explicitly fellating an older man in what appears to be a nondescript grey chamber, Reygadas' status as Mexican cinema's enfant terrible was confirmed, with words like 'graphic' and 'transgressive' becoming frequent descriptors of his output.
Oddly enough, Reygadas' rise to international prominence in the early 2000s occurred around the same time that a cohort of filmmakers, from Catherine Breillat to Michael Winterbottom, were making serious attempts at exploring the extent to which uncensored, often unsimulated sex could be legitimised in non-pornographic films, from the blush-worthy moments of carnal vulnerability in Patrice Chereau's Intimacy (2001) to the gaudy intravaginal coital shots from Gaspar Noe's Enter the Void (2009). And while the aforementioned example from Battle of Heaven may proudly sit with such rebellious and irreverent company, it (and the final scene from the same film) remain striking anomalies in the Reygadas filmography: the only instances of explicit penetration, whether achieved with flesh of prosthetics. Yet, the image of Reygadas as a 'transgressive' filmmaker remains despite the relative brevity and overall coyness of the sex scenes in his films, all four of which indeed contain sexual content.
It may simply be that Reygadas' subtly pugnacious formal choices have earned him the title of 'transgressor.' Or perhaps it's the quietly damning depictions of class and gender dynamics in contemporary Mexico, or the disconcerting emotional texture of his films — the sense that his characters exist in a dead zone between obligatory religious morality and austere amorality. While all these are true to some extent, the perceptions that Reygadas' use of sex is not only 'graphic' but 'transgressive' remains a curious one. Is this filmmaker skirting the boundaries of sexual explicitness in a manner akin to some of his peers, or are his sights set on different boundaries, with a view to pushing a different set of buttons? In this video, I explore this question.
* originally published on Fandor Keyframe in 2016
Rohmer at the Water
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From the sun-dappled Seine on whose banks Parisians wistfully lounge in Le Signe du Lion (1959), to the idyllic locations along Brittany's Côte d'Émeraude that become a romantic battleground for the character of Gaspard in A Summer's Tale (1996), one thing has always struck me about a great many of Eric Rohmer's films. In addition to a notable focus on the 'leisure classes' and their various pastimes, Rohmer's pictures frequently feature bodies of water, from bustling beaches to tranquil ponds. Of course, these two elements – whether or not they play a part in defining Rohmer's cinema – are somewhat inseparable. The storylines of many of his more renowned films (Claire's Knee, Pauline at the Beach, The Green Ray, the aforementioned A Summer's Tale) unfold over the course of an extended vacation (usually at a coastal locale), during which characters have ample time to indulge in romantic parlour games and sunny afternoon philosophising. That a portion of their time is spent tanning, swimming and boating is only natural as is, accordingly, the presence of wet expanses. But suppose this affinity for water is more than a mere consequence of setting or just some auteurist quirk, instead being of deeper thematic significance. If so, why water?
Consider, first, the traits and qualities of the classic Rohmer character: young(ish), educated or – at the very least – articulate, primed for love and hungry for sex, and often torn between the whims of the heart and the fretful inklings of the mind. Even those that seem utterly self-assured and crystalline in their desires tend to expound on these things almost too emphatically, as though they are trying to convince themselves of these very things. In essence, there often seems to be a modest Mexican standoff between thinking, feeling and being. Either that or the characters are completely at the mercy of neuroticism and overthought, like Delphine in The Green Ray (1986) or Blanche in Boyfriends and Girlfriends (1987). It's no surprise, then, that Delphine's gloomier seaside detours during the first half of the film come across as weirdly antagonistic, the crowded beach and its boisterous, crashing waters taunting the lonely protagonist and daring her to enjoy herself, to feel comfortable in her skin. By contrast, water seems to represent release and acceptance for Blanche as she windsurfs with a potential new love, or at least with a newfound sense of worth.
Now, consider the nature of water: loose, volatile, violent when given the chance, yet respectful of the physical laws and forces that shape and guide it. There is a formidability to the ocean that is humbling, and a quiet self-confidence to even the smallest puddle that is equally humbling. If water represents the ability to simply be, then it is perhaps a model of the psychological ideal that Rohmer's characters, in one way or another, aspire to – that of intrinsic harmony. As much as the water is a source of cool, buoyant recreation, when Rohmer's characters stroll, jog or run into the sea, or sit down beside a lake, there is a sense of it being a source of fascination and an inspiration, as much as it is a playground. Then there is the fundamental mystery of water. To cast one's eyes across the sea, to the horizon, is to be faced with the seemingly unknown, and the more Rohmer's characters talk and theorise and pontificate and self-exorcise the more his films feel like talky tributes to the mysteries of humanity, a species capable of rationality but helplessly given to fickleness; contradictory yet predictable all the same.
But let us not forget the visual simplicity and elegance of water. There are shots in Rohmer's films in which a body of water seems like the most fitting prop or set, whether as a flat and stagnant backdrop to a prickly conversation between will-be/won't-be lovers, or a serene seascape against which a character finally achieves some semblance of happiness and peace. Or, as an astute colleague of mine pointed out to me, water – especially at the border between land and sea – sometimes seems representative of a character's stagnation and arrested development, or their inability to move beyond certain psycho-emotional limits; 'landlocked' is the word he used, particularly in reference to Gaspard from A Summer's Tale and Delphine.
As a literary and artistic device, water can comfortably humour endless interpretations. Knowing Rohmer's background as a critic and an academic, I imagine there are sprinkles of more rigorous Classical water references present in his films to offset my speculative, fanciful readings. But the aim of this video is not to make an argument in favour of any, but to highlight this 'visual motif,' if you will, to take pleasure in it, and to perhaps trigger some thoughts and discourse on the matter. So I present, to you, a trip to the water and back, a la Eric Rohmer.
* originally published on Fandor Keyframe in 2016
Strange Adventures in Film Language
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It's intoxicating, the notion that the language of pictures can and does transcend a many-tongued world rife with non-communication, miscommunication and misinterpretation; our globalised Babel. In many ways it's an ideal that remains robust and exciting, to think that a viewer in one hemisphere (geographically, culturally, economically) could see something of themselves reflected in the face, the gestures and the actions of a fellow human being in a far-flung place. But movies have long been a beautifully variegated beast, a stew of myriad formal elements of which the spoken word has become a major one. And for a monolinguist exploring "world cinema"/"the world of cinema"/"the world through cinema", verbal language truly adds a layer of complexity and ambiguity to the process of watching movies, sometime acting as a jarring reminder that understanding and empathy are perhaps only ever partial. There is, of course, the perennial anxiety about subtitles subtly detracting from the full visual experience of a film, however speedy the eyes and the mind are at darting and reading and comprehending. This may naturally lead one into the increasingly unfashionable territory of dubbing, unfashionable in the sense that fewer and fewer contemporary releases seem to feature such tracks, perhaps due to issues of performance preservation and cost effectiveness, or just plain old taste. Whatever one's feelings about subtitles and dubs, the various practices of translating the spoken components of cinema raises some arresting questions regarding the reliability of communication, issues of cultural appropriation and misrepresentation, and the ever dicey matter of artistic integrity. For better or worse, the 'language of cinema' means far more than the syntax of images.
* originally published on Fandor Keyframe in 2016
The Vitality of Vitti
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Correction: as mentioned in the following paragraph, Monica Vitti made five (not four) films with Michelangelo Antonioni
It's not entirely surprising that Francois Truffaut found the films of Michelangelo Antonioni to be 'humorless,' and that Ingmar Bergman's impression of his Italian contemporary was that he could have been a cinematic great in the ranks of Kurosawa and Tarkovsky had he not been 'suffocated by his own tediousness.' Personally, I would contend that Antonioni's impact on cinematic expression remains singular enough to warrant his being mentioned in the same breath as such esteemed company. But to be fair and frank, encountering – for the first time – the cinema of Michelangelo Antonioni proved revelatory precisely because it seemed so shamelessly 'humourless' and 'tedious'.
These were the most most melancholic films I had ever seen, 'these' being Antonioni's 1960s quintet of sorts: L'avventura (1960), La notte (1961), L'eclisse (1962), Red Desert (1964) and Blow-Up (1966). Whether or not the director pitied or lionized his sad sack characters, his approach to composition, pacing and performance exhibited a refreshing patience (bordering on fondness) for the state of being lost, of not knowing what it is you feel you should know; for the act of brooding. The films almost seemed to give one the license to be miserable without having to feel guilty for lacking psychic resolve. And it so happened that four of the five featured the sultrily despondent pout of a theater actress/silver screen novice named Monica Vitti as she and various other sharply-attired semi-socialites wandered the desolate landscapes of post-war Italy and of their own souls; ambling through spaces that were expressions of existentially fraught interiors by way of being austerely stylized exteriors.
More than any other performer in Antonioni's films from this period (and not simply due the frequency of her being cast), Vitti – with her open face and her weighted gait – seemed to embody and exemplify Andrew Sarris's fairly self-explanatory neologism 'Antoniennui'. Yet, on revisiting four of the five total Vitti/Antonioni collaborations (the final being The Mystery of Oberwald, 1981), I gradually came to notice and appreciate the spectrum of humanity and emotion on display, even if said spectrum ultimately skews towards the negative. For all the sullen gazes and silent sighs, there are notable moments of levity, even joy, and many if not most (if not all) featuring Monica Vitti in some capacity. But rather than undercutting Antonioni's exploration of modern psychic illness, such instances of positivity and playfulness establish his characters as being more than mere personifications of theme. And if this is not entirely true for all Antonioni's characters, Vitti's are, at the very least, roundedly human, and this lends their psychological plights a measure of relatability.
As much as this video is a tribute to the beauty and on-screen magnetism of Vitti, my secret intention is that it should function as a fleeting reminder not only of Vitti's range and ease as a performer, but that it will be an invitation to reconsider Antonioni's image as a peddler of misery.
* originally published on Fandor Keyframe in 2016