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In its first look at prescription drug use, the Dartmouth Atlas Project shows that the use of both effective and risky drug therapies by Medicare patients varies widely across U.S. regions, offering further evidence that location is a key determinant in the quality and cost of the medical care that patients receive. The report also finds that the health status of a region's Medicare population accounts for less than a third of the variation in total prescription drug use, and that higher spending is not related to higher use of proven drug therapies.
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TV and film students from Wiltshire College had a tailor-made surprise waiting for them when they visited BBC Bristol this week.
The group from the Chippenham campus had booked into the standard tour of the facilities in Whiteladies Road with their tutor Nicola Dew.
As part of the trip they learnt how sounds are produced for flagship programmes like Blue Planet II, posed as weather presenters on the roof, recorded their own broadcasts in the tour's interactive studio and visited the gallery at BBC Points West.
It was towards the end of their visit when Points West dailies editor Richard Greenaway sprang the surprise.
He was talking them through the history of news gathering in Bristol when up popped an archive piece voiced by someone they recognised. It was one of the last TV news stories Nicola produced for the BBC before leaving the organisation to join the college.
"When Richard played the clip I recognised Nicky's voice almost straight away but I wasn't sure it was her – it was when I looked up and saw Richard with a big smile on his face that I finally realised," said Stuart Pomeroy, 16.
"I half-expected to see old colleagues in the newsroom, but I thought my pieces-to-camera were safely buried," said Nicola afterwards.
"It just goes to show how comprehensive the BBC archive is!"
The trip followed a morning of visiting production companies in the Clifton area to look for work experience.
The group handed in CVs and practiced their cold-calling techniques to drum up work placements.
"Walking into production companies and handing over my CV was terrifying but hopefully it will mean I can start working towards my career now, rather than waiting until I'm at university," said Niamh Mathews, 17. "I found the BBC visit really interesting too because it put it all into perspective; we spend a lot of time studying the subject but we don't very often get to see it for real."
Ben Jagger, 18, added: "I really enjoyed vision mixing in the interactive studio but the weather forecast camera on the rooftop was cool, and learning about the use of cornflour and rubber gloves as Foley for programmes has given me a few ideas for my own projects here at college."


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Meet the big boy of the BCS fleet: the PowerSafe 750. It's the only BCS tractor with the ability to power the large 33'' Rear-Tine Tiller, made possible by a heavy-duty cast iron mounting flange for increased strength. The 750 comes with a unique Quick Hitch system for the effortless exchanging of implements.
Designed for the most demanding commercial applications, model 750 is oriented to the tilling needs of commercial market farms and nurseries. The 33'' Tiller can be reduced to 27'', and can prepare acres of seedbed in a reasonable length of time and cultivate even more. In addition to its width, the 750's Tiller is unique due to its easy-to-use depth control rod and insert to store the transport wheel during operation. It also features Differential Drive with Lockout.
Model 750's gear reduction mechanisms on the wheel axles enable the large 6.5'' x 12'' wheels to achieve slower ground speeds ideal for both primary and secondary tillage. These slower ground speeds increase the tractor's PTO revolutions per forward foot of travel around 30%, which means the unit provides more "bites" in a smaller distance. For the tiller, this means it will till deeper in a single pass; for a mower, it will chop plant material more thoroughly.
Optional 76-pound transmission weights specifically made for the 750 can also be easily installed on each side of the transmission.
The 750's PowerSafe clutch differs from standard models by utilizing a hydro-mechanical, "wet" clutch instead of the spring-loaded, double-cone clutch. This clutch is more difficult to overheat because it's in an oil bath and cooled by circulated oil instead of air, as on the standard clutch. It's also better suited for implements requiring higher torque, such as the Flail Mower or Chipper/Shredder. The PowerSafe clutch is longer-lasting and backed by a five-year warranty for non-commercial users. It also gives operators smoother shifting, safer operation, and immediate stoppage when the clutch lever is released.
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- Able to power BCS's largest 33'' tiller.
- Easy-to-use depth control rod on 33'' tiller attachment.
- Special insert for storing transport wheel on tiller during operation.
- Optional 76-lb weights can be easily installed on transmission housing (fifth picture to the left).
- Stops power to the implement when the safety lever is released without shutting down the engine.
- Separate control to turn the engine off.
- Battery not included for electric start tractors.
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Cairns, Ed, Hewstone, M and Tam, T (2007) The impact of intergroup emotions on forgiveness in Northern Ireland. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, 10 (1). pp. 119-135. [Journal article]
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Wendell Chambliss is the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Mission, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs (MLRA) Department. MLRA provides legal and strategic advice on a broad range of legislative and regulatory issues affecting Freddie Mac and the financial services industry. In addition to a traditional legislative and regulatory practice, MLRA counsel on the unique challenges of operating a business in conservatorship, advise on mission-related requirements specifically applicable to the GSEs, provide governance support and obtain regulatory approvals for new corporate initiatives, and partner on risk management matters.
In addition, Wendell has served as the Executive Director of the Freddie Mac Foundation.
Before joining Freddie Mac in 1999, Wendell spent 10 years working on Capitol Hill serving members of both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives as legislative counsel and legislative director. He received both his B.A. and J.D. from Tulane University. Also, Wendell serves on a number of local non-profit organizations' Boards of Directors.


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When the sports agent played by Tom Cruise asked football player Cuba Gooding Jr. what it would take to keep him as a client in the 1996 film "Jerry Maguire," the answer was simple: "Show me the money."
More than two decades later, after a slow recovery from the 2008 recession that has yet to boost wages significantly, it's a sentiment that still resonates in the U.S. workforce, making income growth one of the most important indicators in the U.S. Labor Department's monthly employment report on Friday, Aug. 4.
Indeed, while the current jobless rate of 4.4% is less than half its 2009 peak, salaries are growing less than 3% from one year to the next and inflation -- a measure of U.S. economic growth -- has slowed 40 basis points this year to 1.5%. That's well behind the 2% the Federal Reserve says would indicate stable expansion and help justify continuing to boost interest rates.
"The big story just comes down to how much slack there is in the labor market and what that means for wages," said Michelle Meyer, U.S. economist for Bank of America (BAC - Get Report) , who predicted expansion might slow to 2.4% from a year ago.
The bank is forecasting a 0.3% pickup in average hourly pay from $26.25 in June, after gains of just 0.1% from April to May and 0.2% from May to June.
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"If you see 0.4% month-over-month, people will pay attention to that and feel pretty encouraged," Meyer said in a telephone interview. "On the other side, another soft wage growth number, 0.1% for example, would be a big disappointment."
All told, "the likelihood of a market response to a weak number is bigger than a market response to a strong number at this point, she said.
Boosting salaries has been a big concern for U.S. lawmakers, who queried Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen about it repeatedly during testimony in July, and Republican President Donald Trump, whose 2016 campaign benefited from supporting protectionist trade policies to bring jobs back to the U.S.
Significant growth in hourly earnings last month is unlikely, said Meyer and Ryan Sweet, director of real-time economics at Moody's, because of the high numbers to which July's figures will be compared.
"Wages have been the missing piece" of the recovery, Sweet noted in a telephone interview. "Given how tight the labor market is, you would expect much stronger wage growth at this point."
Here are two other points in Labor Department's report to monitor:
Payroll Growth
The U.S. economy has added 194,000 jobs on average over the past three months, a trend that supports a decline in the jobless rate to the mid-3% range by next year. The data revisions that have marked recent monthly reports, however, may alter that significantly, according to Bankrate.com economic analyst Mark Hamrick. Still, any number higher than 100,000 is sufficient to keep up with growth in the working-age population, Sweet noted.
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A long-term shift by American buyers from bricks-and-mortar stores to online shopping has spurred massive job cuts in the retail industry, since digital merchants don't require the same levels of staffing. "Retail trade has averaged a loss of about 3,000 jobs a month over the past three months," Hamrick said. "Harder to measure is what's going on behind-the-scenes -- the shift of employment to areas in online sales, such as in fulfillment, warehousing and distribution."
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Laurie Hernandez is the favorite to win the next season of Dancing with the Stars.
Gymnast Laurie Hernandez may be 16 years old but she already owns a gold and silver medal from the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Soon she could add a Dancing with the Stars title.
Hernandez is favored to win the dance competition, according to odds released by Bovada.
Olympic gold medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson won the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars and then returned to finish second on an all-stars season.
Former Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson hopes to join the likes of Jerry Rice or Emmett Smith, who have fared well on the show, as he is listed at 8/1 odds to win.
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Your Fingerprint To Reveal If You Have Taken Drugs
Breath analyzers, step aside. There is no need to pass piss test or any other usual types of drug test. Here comes the latest marvel of technology that has the potential to tell if your system has traces of marijuana or other drugs by taking your fingerprints. Yes, fingerprints. Did you ever believe the sweat on your fingertip would reveal if you have traces of banned drugs in your body? Today it is possible by giving a hand held device to policemen who can use this device on car drivers to nab culprits of DUI. The company, Intelligent Fingerprinting, has developed this intelligent device in the University of East Anglia and says that the device would immediately tell if the person taking the test has taken marijuana, cocaine or heroin.
The invention is really remarkable as there is a proposal by the british government to introduce testing by roadside in 2 years time. The company is waiting to get the results approval from the Home department after which the device would be given to police officers across Great Britain. The device is certainly one of the several tools government intends to make use of, in tackling the menace of driving under influence.
At present, a series of tests need to be conducted on a suspected driver to prove that he indeed is driving under the influence of drugs. Field impairment test is one of them where the driver is asked to stand on one leg. When he fails, he is taken to a police station when his blood test is conducted. This blood test, when it proves positive, works as evidence against the driver in a court of law.
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Monday, May 6 | 1:30-4:30 pm | space is limited; requires pre-registration
Value-based payments are all the rage—these alternative payment models have even drawn the attention of new private equity investors to the I/DD market. But, is there any there, there? What do you need to know to ensure your organization is best positioned to take advantage of potential opportunities—or to further disruption?
This Pre-Conference Session will get you up to speed on the value-based payments basics, including developments in the behavioral health market for I/DD, their implications for providers, and latest trends in consolidation and M&A. You'll hear from payors about their most current thinking, and from organizations that are currently measuring quality outcomes. This engaging discussion will equip you with what you need to be a leading voice in I/DD service delivery when debates about value-based payments inevitably come to your state.
Tuesday, May 7 | 10:30-11:30 am | Concurrent Session
As the I/DD industry throughout the country moves toward managed care, providers need to be concerned about their current financial position and the impact managed care will have. A key piece of the puzzle is the extensive roles played by administrative staff, and often, it's easy for administrative staff to overlook their impact on fiscal health. Since the first consequence of an agency's poor fiscal health is reduced client services, monitoring and understanding fiscal health shouldn't be the sole purview of the Finance Department. This session will offer ways for administrative staff to benchmark themselves and evaluate overall fiscal health by monitoring emerging trends and addressing signs of risk.
Tuesday, May 7| 1-2 pm | Concurrent Session
Health care for people with I/DD has changed greatly over the past 120 years, and ongoing evolutions continue to have a significant impact on the quality of life of individuals of all abilities. This session will provide historical context on health care for people with I/DD, beginning with the medical model in the early 1900s and progressing through the changes that began in the Kennedy era. Then, presenters will discuss current approaches to community-oriented health care across the country, including specialty clinics and consultative programs. Finally, this session will conclude with a charge for the future of I/DD health care—a charge that includes increased research, improved training of health care providers, the development of an I/DD medical specialty board and a move toward integrated health care.
Tuesday, May 7 | 3:45-4:45 pm | Concurrent Session
To be fully responsive to people with disabilities, many service providers are working to shift their operations and services to provide individualized, self-directed supports. However, the national movement toward self-directed services has been slow, utilized by fewer than 15% of people with disabilities today. This session will share findings from the Optum Spark! Initiative's national survey of service providers to offer insight into the barriers agencies face while making the transition to self-directed services. The session will highlight concrete organizational and state-level strategies associated with agencies' capacity to provide self-directed services and offer participants ideas to implement in their own organizations.
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The College to Career program (C2C) at Long Beach City College is an innovative postsecondary program for adults with developmental disabilities served by Harbor Regional Center. In C2C, five organizations formed a public-private partnership to provide educational coaching, affordable student housing, independent living and supported employment services to enable students with developmental disabilities to succeed in a non-modified college setting as they work to earn certificates and degrees. In this session, presenters from three of the five organizations will discuss the model and its impact to guide participants in designing their own C2C models.
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This session will focus on the basic aspects of HIPAA that impact—and trip up—providers each and every day, including mobile devices, free email services, consents, breach reporting and more. Learn how HIPAA intersects with the EVV requirements under the 21st Century CURES Act and how to ensure your organization stays in compliance.
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Most nonprofits have not been exposed to the models for-profit businesses use to understand markets and competition. As a result, they don't always see the ways changing landscapes are affecting their work, making it difficult to make mid-course corrections and easy to fall victim to missteps. Participants in this session will glean two valuable tools—the Port 5 Forces model and the Voice of the Customer—to help them conduct focused environmental scans and evaluate how best to position themselves for success.
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As focus intensifies on value-based purchasing and other alternative payment models, what tools are available for providers, states and managed care entities to measure quality outcomes? What are the most useful metrics? Are they applicable at the provider level? Which tools are available for providers to benchmark their performance against others? These questions and more prompted the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Inclusion to establish the Center on Outcome Measurement. Participate in this session to hear from panelists about measurement tools and how they can be adapted in your agency's context.
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As more state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) close or downsize, community providers are increasingly expected to fill newly created voids by providing specialized supports and close supervision for individuals with complex medical and mental health needs, intense behavioral challenges and forensic concerns that were previously under the purview of ICFs. Faced with challenges related to inadequate funding, a workforce in crisis, barriers to technological advancements and increased pressure to facilitate relationship-building for people in their communities, what can community providers do to tailor their service offerings to individuals' diverse needs? What is the role of ICFs in this changing environment? And what does the future hold? This session will explore these questions and more.
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This session will provide participants insights from two learning collaboratives convened as part of the HCBS Business Acumen grant. The first collaborative, the Business Acumen Learning Collaborative, was comprised of teams from five states that identified individual goals for system or organizational change. The second collaborative, the Business Development Learning Collaborative, comprised of teams from three states that worked through an organizational preparedness process for entering the environment of integrated care systems. In this session, participants in the learning collaboratives will share their insights on how to maximize returns on their organization's investments and how to foster operational sustainability.


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The Cursillo retreat for this year will be held on November 2-4 at our Church Camp and Conference Center, Cathedral Ridge. If you have never been to Cathedral Ridge it is about 20 miles east of Colorado Springs and about 5 miles north of Woodland Park on Highway 67 or about 1 ½ hours from our Church. The leaders for this Cursillo will be Jane Owens and Sue Richardson. The weekend starts on a Friday evening and goes through Sunday. Good Shepherd has 23 families and 33 participants that have experienced a Cursillo weekend.
For anyone unfamiliar with Cursillo, this is a wonderful two-day retreat to examine and reflect on your walk with Christ. The weekend goes through 15 sharings and then the sharings are discussed in small groups that you will stay with for the entire weekend. There is lots of singing, great food and great fellowship building during the weekend. We need to have our applications for candidates in by the first of October. For questions or for an application to attend the weekend or work on the team, contact Jim Wolfe .


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Russia's Foreign Ministry is warning that Russians should refrain from traveling abroad because they could be entrapped by US secret services who are actively "hunting" for Russians to persecute in punishment for Moscow's recent annexation of Crimea, according to an official notice published on the Ministry's website.
The message seems directed at the approximately 15 million Russians, most of them middle-class, who leave the country each year for tourism.
It says the US, which "unreasonably" refuses to accept the reunification of Russia and Crimea, is seeking revenge by "trying to make a routine practice of 'hunting' for Russian citizens in third countries with the goal of extraditing them to the US, where they will be convicted [and jailed] on what are usually doubtful charges."
And it adds that "justice in America" is biased against Russians, who can be "kidnapped" and taken to the US without even notifying Russian consular officials about what is happening. The two cases cited as examples are old bones of contention between Russia and the US: those of convicted arms trader Viktor Bout and convicted cocaine smuggler Konstantin Yaroshenko, both of whom were arrested in third countries and extradited to the US for trial.
"I don't get this. The two people named in this statement are not typical Russians. Most who go abroad don't deal in arms or drugs, so what are they being warned about?" says Nikolai Svanidze, a historian and TV talk show host in the vein of Charlie Rose or David Frost.
"What I see here is a wish to construct a new Iron Curtain, maybe not so high or strong as in the past, but part of a propaganda campaign aimed at self-isolation. No good will come of this," he says.
The warning is clearly aimed at all Russians who may contemplate foreign travel. "We strongly recommend Russian citizens refrain from traveling abroad, particularly to countries that have mutual extradition treaties [with the US]," the statement says. It then links to a US State Department list of about 110 countries that have such agreements, which is basically most of the outside world.
"This is a sure sign that there's a propaganda war going on, in which everything is now permissible," says Viktor Kremeniuk, deputy director of the official Institute of USA-Canada Studies in Moscow.
"It reminds me of Soviet times. This is not just anybody saying these things. It's an official organization, the Foreign Ministry, relaying this warning to Russians. That doesn't come from nowhere; it was obviously ordered from the top."


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WRAL Censors SNL/
Wow! Just wow...
While viewers in Raleigh can decide which show they want to watch on TV, WRAL likes to decide what the viewer hears. or does not hear.
While SNL was airing on WRAL at damn near midnight, viewers continued to hear the audio drop out during the broadcast.
Was NBC censoring guest host Dave Chappelle and the cast?
Why would NBC do that?
Well, NBC didn't do it, but WRAL did.
WRAL GM Steve Hammel confirmed that the censoring was intentional and according to their "obscenity, decency and profanity" policy.
In a statement, Hammel said:
"WRAL-TV has a station obscenity, decency and profanity policy that outlines 10 specific words that will not be broadcast on our air. This policy is based on our own standards in combination with FCC guidelines. Our broadcast operators have a 10-second delay button they can choose to use. During Saturday Night Live on NBC, guest host Dave Chappell used 2 of those words on 9 different occasions and they were silenced. Obviously, SNL is a live show so we had no prior indication about what would be said during the broadcast. We understand this caused disruption during the program. We wanted our audience to know this was a station decision, not the network's, and why we made that choice."
Viewers in other markets – from Philadelphia, Dallas, New York and Greenville, N.C. – reported on Twitter that their broadcasts were not interrupted.
The outages occurred repeatedly during Chappelle's monologue and again during a digital short in which Chappelle spoofed a well known scene from the TV show "The Walking Dead," in which he threatened characters from his old "Chappelle's Show" (all characters played by Chappelle) with a baseball bat. The outages also occurred during a later sketch featuring Chappelle.
Later Sunday, Hammel elaborated on the station's decision to censor portions of the show and promised to review the policy:
"We apologize for impeding the full flow and message of Dave Chappelle's monologue. It was not our intention to censor his message. We followed policies and procedures that have been in place for many years for programming of any kind.This is an opportunity for us to review those policies and procedures. We will, and will consider viewer input as we do that."
It's 2016 Steve, let the people decide what they want to hear.
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I'm always on the lookout for great gadgets that reduce the amount of gear I need to throw into the laptop bag when travelling - and this one just stood out.
When closed up - it looks like something you'd usually find attached to your car keys - but when opened out - has a standard USB connector on one end, and a pair of Mini-USB and Micro-USB connectors on the other. This is great for me - because I'm caught between both, with some gadgets on one standard, and some on the others.
If you're an Apple fan-boy (yes - I do have an iPod as well…), then they also offer an iPhone version.
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Adoption Guidelines
Thanks so much for considering adoption! At KC Pet Project we have no blanket rules. Our goal is to find the pet that is right for YOUR family. In this section, you'll find the answers to those burning questions that you have on "what is it like to adopt from KC Pet Project?"
Where can I view adoptable pets?
You can view all of our adoptable Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets online. We update their availability and location in real time. If you see them, they are still available for adoption, and when you click on their photo it will show their location. We have three locations to adopt from in the metro area as well as nine Petco locations to adopt cats. There is no appointment needed to visit our pets. You can also use the search function on the left side of the screen to look for certain breeds, sort by location, ages, etc.
How long does it take to process an adoption?
The adoption process takes about an hour and does not require you filling out any paperwork ahead of time – you'll do that once you've met someone and decide it's a good fit. Please note: If we are currently running an adoption special, the wait to adopt may be longer than an hour, so please allocate additional time in your visit. If you have met a pet and believe it will be a great fit for your home, you will fill out some paperwork and sit down with one of our adoption counselors for a quick interview. If all is approved, in most cases you will be able to take home your new pet that day. They will have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, have age appropriate vaccines, have been heartworm tested or FIV/FeLV tested, and have received intestinal dewormer.
Do I need an appointment to see a pet?
No, you do not need an appointment. You may visit any of our locations during normal business hours. You can visit any of our three locations seven days a week and find a pet that you're interested in, or meet someone in foster at a mutually agreed upon location.
The pet that I want to meet is in foster, how do I set up an appointment to meet them?
Please email email@example.com with the pet that you are interested in meeting to see up meet n'greet or get additional information.
Do you do out-of-state adoptions?
Our adoptions are first come, first serve. If you are interested in visiting our shelter, we recommend looking at the available pets on our website as close to your travel date as possible to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information regarding the animals in our care.
Can I place a hold on any of your adoptable pets?
Small dogs, puppies, and specialty breeds go quickly here at KC Pet Project. If your schedule allows, you are encouraged to visit our dogs here at the shelter, as we often have these dogs but they are on stray hold. If you see a pet you are interested in but they are not currently available, you have the option of putting down an Early Bird hold. The Early Bird hold is $50 – $25 of $25 of that goes toward your adoption and the other $25 is a non-refundable donation to KC Pet Project that gives you first right of adoption if the dog is not reclaimed. If the pet is reclaimed prior to becoming available, you have the option of selecting another pet to put the early bird hold on at a later date.
We also offer $25, non-refundable 24-hour holds on our available pets (some exceptions may apply).
I have another pet at home, can I bring them to meet the pet(s) I'm interested in adopting?
If you need to introduce your pet(s) to our pet: We recommend visiting an animal first to make sure that it is a good candidate for your home, and so that you have free hands. If you decide you would like to proceed with a meet and greet, please bring your dog to the location where your adoption candidate lives and staff will assist you. If visiting the main shelter, please do not bring your dog into the kennel area. Instead, have someone you trust hold onto your dog and notify a staff member that you are here for the introduction, or you can leave them in your car if it is weather appropriate. KCPP staff will let your dog and our dog drag a leash and greet each other naturally, without you present so that the introduction can be as objective as possible. Please plan on separating your newly adopted dog from your current dog on your drive home (in a kennel, for example), unless you have assistance.
We do not advise for cat meet n' greets at our locations. Instead, our staff members will discuss the best way to introduce your new cat to your current cat(s) in the home.
What are your adoption fees?
Adoption Fees:
Adult mixed breed dogs: $75-$150
Small breed dogs and puppies: $150-$300
Cats (6 months or older): $50
Kittens: $75
Rabbits: $45
Chickens: $25
Other Pets: Price depending on species.
Do I need to plan for any other expenses for my pet other than my adoption fee?
All of our adopters are expected to have a proper leash and collar for their dogs or a carrier to take home cats, which can be found in the retail section of any of our locations. If you live in Kansas City, MO, you should also expect to purchase a city license tag for $12 – this is something you'll renew each year upon vaccinating your pet. We offer a wide variety of retail items including wire kennels, beds, litter trays, cat and dog toys, and KC Pet Project merchandise. We are also an official retailer for Canidae Pet Food.
What happens if I need to return the pet that I adopted?
We understand that not all adoptions are the best fit once they get to their new home. We do allow returns of our pets at our Main Shelter location and ask that you follow the procedure in your adoption packet that you receive.
How can I sign up to be alerted if a pet that I would like to adopt comes in?
Sign up for our Pet Alert System to be emailed when a pet matching your desired criteria comes into our shelter. You can sign up for breed, age, etc, and you may sign up for as many alerts as you would like.


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Vimeo and it's parent company IAC are facing a lawsuit from Capitol Records that accuses it of both inducing and promoting copyright infringement on the video website. The main way in which it is doing this is apparently through lip dubs such as the well-known video you see above.
As part of the complaint Capitol states the following:
Vimeo not only is aware of copyright infringement taking place on its system, but actively promotes and induces that infringement, including by showcasing audiovisual works containing Plaintiffs' copyrighted recordings, by encouraging users to embody copyrighted recordings in their works, by providing users with the tools to perform and disseminate copyrighted recordings, and by refusing to filter or block videos using copyrighted recordings. As one Vimeo staff member advised users: "You can use music, there are ton's [sic] of videos on here with music."
The emphasis here is on encouraging infringement and not attempting to work with copyright holders when an issue arises. This makes it different from another case Universal Music Group lost against Veoh where it was ruled the video site was not responsible for what users uploaded and was removing content when requested by copyright holders.
You can view the Capitol v Vimeo Complaint on Scribd.
Read more at NewTeeVee
Matthew's Opinion
This is part of the reason why Google decided to implement copyright tools for YouTube and give copyright holders a way to generate revenue or remove content from the video site. By doing so it removed the temptation or need to take action against Google directly. I fear Vimeo may end up having to do the same thing in order to protect itself.
I find such lawsuits a bit ridiculous. You watch that video above and, if you like the song, the chances are you may buy it. You aren't going to use that video to continue listening to the song as that's not going to work and you may not have heard the song otherwise. Yes, there is infringement if it is being played without consent, but it is positive infringement and actually adds to the desirability of the song. It is more promotion than infringement I hope you'll agree.
Where the line gets blurry is if such a song is used to promote something distasteful or not really fit for public consumption. However, Vimeo's other policies for uploads should cover those instances. We may also find that Vimeo does in fact adhere to requests for video takedowns from copyright holders and this is being blown way out of proportion.


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Introduction to the Mathematics chapter of Datalabcc's "Foundations in Data Science" series.
Primer on elementary algebra
Primer on linear algebra
Primer on systems of linear equations
Primer on calculus
How calculus relates to optimization
Big O notation
Basics of probability.
Introduction to the course Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function.
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Ion channels and the movement of ions across the cell membrane.
Action potential initiation and propagation.
Synaptic transmission and neurotransmitters
This lecture covers NeuronUnit, a library that builds upon SciUnit and integrates with several existing neuroinformatics resources to support validating single-neuron models using data gathered by neurophysiologists.
An introduction to the NeuroElectro project, which aims to organize information on cellular neurophysiology. Speaker: Shreejoy Tripathy
Simultaneously recorded neurons in non-human primates coordinate their spiking activity in a sequential manner that mirrors the dominant wave propagation directions of the local field potentials.
This talk covers statistical analysis of spike train data, the modeling approach GLM, and the problem of assessing neural synchrony.
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This presentation covers research to understand the activity of single neurons and populations of neurons in the visual system.
From the retina to the superior colliculus, the lateral geniculate nucleus into primary visual cortex and beyond, this lecture gives a tour of the mammalian visual system highlighting the Nobel-prize winning discoveries of Hubel & Wiesel.


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Inspecting "The Evidence of the Christ" - Part 2/
This post is a direct response to a post made on www.cornerstonecascade.com. Part 1 of this response can be found here.
Getting past the first few paragraphs of Phil Parsons' "The Evidence of the Christ" we can see that he finally begins defending Christianity from a historical perspective.
"God has arranged history (His story) around His Son."
Unfortunately, he starts this line of reasoning with another play on words. As we saw with Son and Sun, the words "his story" and "history" are not etymologically related. Once again, it is disingenuous to put forth this type of creative word association as evidence of anything.
Next we get a long paragraph of biblical references that are intended to sound impressive. However, the logic seems to be "The Bible is true and I can show you in the Bible where it says so". Every religious book in the history of mankind makes similar claims. Internal claims (even when said claims seem to be logically consistent) is not a good measure of historical accuracy. If it was then we could use any work of fiction as a foundation of belief for the events described therein.
Christians often use this same form of skepticism when evaluating the likelihood of earnestly held beliefs by fringe science and conspiracy groups like Bigfoot hunters and UFO watchers. It would be quite easy to gather a collection of written accounts from witnesses that claim to have seen Bigfoot. Then you could easily pick and choose from hundreds of those stories to form a very convincing and internally consistent Bigfoot "Bible". However, the mere existence of such a collection lends no credence whatsoever to the claims made by Bigfoot hunters. Most reasonable Christians would wholeheartedly agree, yet they fail to see where this same reasoning presents issues for their own beliefs. Again, there is a difference between "claims" and "evidence that supports a claim".
All that being said, we still cannot completely dismiss the claims themselves. Witness testimony (quite literally in the case of the biblical "Testaments") is a method for passing information from one person to another. Witness testimony is used in court. Unfortunately, witness testimony is certifiably one of the least reliable forms of evidence that there is.
What Parsons fails to mention here is that even the earliest written book of the New Testament is estimated to have been written decades after Jesus died. This is the scholarly consensus given by the same legitimate historians that Parsons appeals to. Even worse, we don't actually have the first written copies of the New Testament. The earliest manuscripts that we have discovered are tiny fragments (a few paragraphs at best) estimated to have been copied during the second century (101 CE – 200 CE). And the earliest complete manuscripts that we have discovered are estimated to come from around the fourth century.
Once you get past these inconvenient truths you are then faced with the fact that we will likely never uncover exactly what the original texts actually said due to the high number of textual variants among those earliest manuscripts. These variants were errors, or perhaps even purposeful alterations, made by scribes who were copying the texts by hand (this was long before the invention of the printing press after all). If God wanted us to hear "his story", why wouldn't he do a better job of preserving it? Why rely on the frail human passage of information at all? Was it outside his power to create an unchanging, indestructible text that could be read in any language?
Perhaps the most interesting fact about the Gospels is that they share entire swaths of text literally word-for-word as you can see in the image below. Rather than giving their own honest accounts of all events, the Gospel authors (which, according to historians, were unlikely to be the ascribed authors Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) simply copied each other or previous undiscovered sources for entire portions of their testimony. The value of a witness testimony as evidence is only as reliable as the testimony itself, and the Bible is far from being a reliable source.
Finally Parsons gets to his only piece of extra-biblical evidence.
"If you want to go outside the Bible, check out Josephus's Antiquities… Josephus was just like Luke in the sense that he was someone who was reporting historical facts of Jesus as they played out before thousands and thousands of people."
Josephus is an interesting historical figure and entire papers have been written about individual words taken from the quote Parsons uses in his article. And it is important to point out that the authenticity of this writing is still up for debate. In fact, the consensus is that a large percentage of this testimony is a fourth century forgery. Parsons continues this historical context line of reasoning by comparing Jesus to Caesar.
"I always find it interesting that no one doubts the existence of Ceasar, but people doubt the existence of Jesus. Both lived at the same time, and the evidence of Jesus and his miracles are equal if not greater than Caesar (http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sources-for-caesar-and-jesus-compared)."
First of all, very few nonbelievers doubt the existence of Jesus. Parsons doesn't claim that all of them do, but it is an important point to note. Even most secular biblical scholars agree that there is reasonable Biblical evidence to confidently say that a radical Jewish preacher named Jesus lived about 2,000 years ago and was crucified. Most nonbelievers simply doubt that Jesus did the things that the Bible claims he did. Specifically, supernatural miracles. Even most Christians would doubt someone if they came up to them today and told them they just saw someone physically transform water into wine. So why should nonbelievers be expected to believe the same claim made in an ancient, error-ridden, non-contemporary, inherently biased source? The testimonies found in the Bible are wild, supernatural claims with no supporting physical evidence.
But maybe the Bible has an answer to this...
Matthew 14:31 says: Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"
According to the Bible, if you doubt something you have little faith. Lack of evidence should be no problem for you.
Hebrews 11:1 says: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
2 Corinthians 5:7 says: We live by faith, not by sight.
According to the Bible, faith is believing without seeing. Evidence you can see is unimportant and we should literally prioritize wishful thinking.
1 Corinthians 2:5 says: … so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power.
According to the Bible, knowledge and wisdom are not synonymous with faith. To even seek out evidence would be to undermine God's power.
So, knowing what the Bible has to say about faith vs. evidence, why does Parsons even attempt to satiate the demands of nonbelievers who want evidence? If God wanted them to rest their belief upon the quality and quantity of evidence why wouldn't he just provide more of it?
According to Parsons:
"…faith in Jesus is built upon a mountain of evidence."
But nonbelievers will need more than what has been presented here.


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"It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps the justice alive." LJ Earl Warren
The concept of Conflict Management through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has introduced a new mechanism of dispute resolution that is non adversarial. A dispute is basically 'lis inter partes' and the justice dispensation system in India has found an alternative to Adversarial litigation in the form of ADR Mechanism.
Above link is a case of employee being terminated for being unproductive. The associate sued for wrongful termination, but was denied arbitration by the court as the contract of employment had already been terminated by the employer. The employee had continued working under an implied contract at will even after the termination; however, the earlier terminated contract was only considered.
As opposed to arbitration which is done by an arbitrator instead of a judge, and thus replaces the litigation process, mediation is relatively quick and inexpensive way of settling a dispute. There is no need to wait until a dispute results in a lawsuit and is sent to mediation by a judge. Pre-lawsuit mediation is becoming more widely accepted as a sensible way of resolving disputes before they turn into litigation.
Here is a similar case that I came across of employee termination that was settled outside court. The employee Rekha, who worked as a Senior Cargo Assistant in an XYZ company, was absent for work for a total of 317 days in the last three years. She had not produced any valid medical certificate. A mail was sent from the head of the department asking explanation of unauthorised absenteeism. Following which a mail from the head of HR stating that if explanation was not given in writing in 48 hours, the matter will be disposed off on merits. Both the letters did not get a reply.
Then a letter of termination was sent which was returned back. When she was emailed asking for a new address, she replied back that all her absence were informed, and she had submitted medical documents. Rekha then got back with another mail saying that she had other reasons to avail frequent leave. "The work atmosphere was not healthy for a female employee, and there was insecurity at work. In the past, I request you to transfer departments. I wish you give me another chance to prove myself as one of the best employee in the organization."
As in the previous case, since the employment was terminated on grounds of continuous unauthorized absence, and no response from the employee, arbitration would have been denied. Here the company decided to settle the case by pre-lawsuit meditation.
Rekha's claims of transfer request and insecurity at work were not able to be proved. However, considering her work experience of 8 years with the company a gesture payment of 2 months' remuneration along with full and final settlement was made upon her acceptance of the cessation of employment.


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I am grateful today for the hard times!
"Why?!" you ask.
I am grateful because going thru hard times have done a few things for me; they have allowed me to grow into the person I am today, they help me to appreciate the good/easy days, and they let me know who my friends are! It is good to surround yourself with people who know how to support others (you) in your hard times and who will celebrate with you in the good times! I have recently gone thru a hard time, and as expected I have seen who my friends are, the people who will cry with me, laugh with me, or just listen. Now, I ask you, " isn't that something to be grateful for?"
To say I wish you hard times is a stretch….but I definitely pray you will see the silver linings when the hard times come your way!


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So last Christmas my wonderful husband surprised me with the gift of an overseas holiday to the USA. According to him it covers Christmas, Birthdays, and our 15th wedding anniversary! When I was in my twenties I did the three month visit to England/Eupore and as much as I would love to go back there it has been a dream to visit New York and explore the other side of the world. We visited Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. I have not been obsessed with the travel bug like some people are, but when I do travel it is like I am a kid in a candy shop. I just love it once I am there.
This is the first of my travel posts - I assure you there will be more! Before leaving the shores of Australia I found out about this amazing chocolate bar called Dandelion Chocolate. They are a small batch chocolate factory located in the Mission District of San Francisco who source, roast and produce all their own hand wrapped chocolate bars. They also have a chef producing the most mouth watering decadent treats. We were lucky to be there in one of their quite moments and the lovely lady on the counter gave us a mini tour about how they arrive at their end product. They sort all their Cacao beans by hand! We were also given some fantastic tips on places to visit within the Mission District which is filled with individual and quirky shops and this was definitely our favourite day in San Francisco. Can you guess what meal we forfeited to indulge in these decadent treats?
This 10 on 10 series is part of a blog circle I am doing with a lovely group of photographers who I met on an online course over a year ago. Please be sure to pop on over to the blog of the super talented Antonieta Esis. I love her view of life.
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Top 5 Ways Insurance Companies Mislead You
Only five were chosen because I wanted to be brief; honestly, there are tons of ways insurance companies mislead, defraud, and trick people. I know because I spent several years working as an insurance defense attorney before I started representing people.
These five ways are generally applicable to any third party personal injury or property damage claim. And most of these tricks are done before a personal injury attorney was hired (that's because a personal injury attorney would warn his clients).
In no particular order:
Take Your Statement
People assume that when an insurance company asks to take their statement it's for a good reason. Wrong. Time and again insurance companies take statements for the sole reason to catch you saying something which could be used against you. Statements are not taken to further investigation; they are taken to deny liability or minimize injuries.
As a policy, I never allow clients to give a statement to an insurance company. I've never seen it help a claim, but I've seen it hurt a claim.
Sign A Medical Authorization
Insurance companies regularly ask people to sign a medical authorization. They claim a need to obtain and review all medical records. What they don't tell you is that in most cases the authorization is not limited in time and scope. What that means is that your signed authorization allows the insurance company to obtain old medical records and records unrelated to the accident. It's a fishing expedition.
Insurance companies then take those records and use them to deny your claim. For example, they can argue that your back pain was preexisting before the car accident, and therefore your new complaint of back pain is fake.
Excessively Rely On Contributory Fault
Contributory fault means how much at fault you are for the accident. In California, your contributory negligence reduces your recovery. For example, if you're 20% contributorily at fault, then your recovery is only 80%. Of course insurance companies love this. But I see them excessively rely on contributory fault. In one of my first cases I represented a minor pedestrian hit by a car. The car driver's insurance company decided my minor client was 50% at fault, which was ridiculous. Eventually, they dropped that argument and agreed the driver was 100% at fault.
Watch out for insurance companies and contributory fault. They love it.
Argue No Injury Was Reported At The Scene
Insurance companies like to argue that because you didn't report your injury at the scene then you weren't really injured. Insurance companies conveniently forget to mention that symptoms can develop after the initial shock of an accident wears off. They like to bully people and insist that because you didn't report an injury at the scene then you weren't really hurt.
Making Insurance Policies Extremely Hard To Understand
This last reason isn't talked about a lot, but it may be the worse. Most property damage claims I handle involve extensive reviews of insurance policies. Even after practicing law for almost a decade I still find most insurance policies hard to understand. It's unreasonable to expect people to completely understand an insurance policy. And I see insurance companies use all of the loops, exclusions, and requirements in these policies to deny claims.
Watch out for these five ways insurance companies mislead you, and keep in mind it's always best to talk to an attorney first.
Evan W. Walker
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Amazing Bookstores from Around The World
Whenever I visit a new city, I always make sure to check out their local bookstore. It's such a great way to explore my favorite pastime – books – and take in some of the unique culture of the place. That's why I went on a hunt today for some of the most amazing bookstore around the world. If you find yourself in any of these places, be sure to check them out!
1. Shakespeare & Company, Paris
This might just be the most famous bookstore in the world. If you're looking to stand in the same spot as some of the greats, this is the shop for you. There was a time when it was in vogue for authors to live in Paris, and at that time, everyone from Hemingway to Fitzgerald hung out here (just watch the film Midnight in Paris to see this scene come to life!). It's still a popular spot today, and its overflowing shelves spill onto the street with second-hand books.
2. Ler Devagar, Lisbon
For some reason, bookshelves that reach the ceiling always take our breath away. The name of this Portuguese shop means read slowly – they understand my reading philosophy exactly! Not to mention that it's just cool to have a flying bicycle hanging from the ceiling and (so we're told) an old printing press being used as a cocktail bar.
3. Le Bal des Ardents, Lyon
This bookstore had me at hello (or should I say, bonjour). The entrance is literally made out of an archway of books. With an entrance that good, you just know it's got some treasures inside. Inside, the owners are committed to supporting unknown authors and small publishers. Also, there are ladders to reach the upper shelves, always a plus for this book lover.
4. Selexyz, Maastricht, Holland
Before this was a bookstore, it was an ancient Dominican church – built 700 years ago! It's absolutely stunning, and it seems so fitting that this beautiful place of worship is now the home to thousands of books. The amount of culture in this one building would be enough to take your breath away.
5. El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires
Okay, this might be my favorite yet. This formidable bookstore was once an historic Argentinean theater. The contents might have changed, but it still boasts the same amazing balconies, stage curtains, trimmings, and frescoed ceiling as it had when it opened as a theater in 1919.


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Look here for the UT-Martin Pacer story. Basically, the move that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the school's nondiscrimination policy, that passed easily in student government, has stalled in the executive committee of the faculty senate. Some of the members say they aren't aware of any problems.
I suppose that they can't remember this hate incident last year on campus in which anti-gay threats were written on the West Tennessee campus sidewalks during the Day of Silence.
The policy change could still come up at the faculty senate meeting on April 22.
Here is a list of colleges and universities that have inclusive nondiscrimination policies.


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Frustrated with the 'shortage' of 'good' black men, black women are expanding their horizons and are dating outside of their race.Statistics show that more black women are dating white men worldwide, and black female/white male marriages have increased by fifty per cent.
Some argue that this increase in relationships between black women and white men may be attributed to educational attainment.
Some argue that this increase in relationships between black women and white men may be attributed to educational attainment.
"Some black men will look at you a certain way. They know that you have a lot going on and that they can't play games. Sometimes it's harder to attract black guys when you have a lot going for yourself," says Renea D. Nichols-Nash, author of Coping With Interracial Dating.
Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg, who dates white men, found this to be the case. Black men, she says, have a hard time dealing with a black woman with power.
Now, rather than sitting around dreaming about the perfect black man, black women are considering the possibility that 'Mr. Right' could be white.
Casting aside reservations about interracial relationships – for some, due to the atrocities committed during slavery – they are beginning to look past race when choosing a potential mate.
"I'm not saying that white men are the answer to all our problems," 35-year-old Chantelle Perry says. "I'm just saying that they offer a different solution."
Many black women, who are becoming increasingly frustrated as the field of marriageable black men narrows, share Perry's view.
Black men are nearly seven times more likely to be incarcerated than white men, and more than twice as likely to be unemployed.
Another arguable reason for black women opting for white men is social environment.
Race doesn't matter to Paul Kennedy and Michelle Clarke. Best friends since primary school, they are now in a relationship together. Kennedy is white and Clarke is black.
"People are finding people with common interests and common perspectives and are putting race aside," says Clarke, 26, a Middlesex University graduate who works at Barclay's Bank.
Clarke and her friends are among the new generation of black females that are opting to date outside of their race due to their social environment.
Like Clarke, the majority of young people have friends or acquaintances of different races and nationalities, and are seen as more tolerant and open-minded than previous generations.
Unlike their parents and grandparents, today's teens and twenty-somethings have grown up hearing the buzzwords 'diversity,' 'multicultural' and 'inclusion', and are used to seeing interracial friendship and romance portrayed in films and on TV – especially in soap operas and adverts.
"I don't see colour as an issue," states Clarke. "We have been very happy together and apart from a few isolated incidents, we have not experienced any open hostility towards our relationship."
Admitting that at first her parents disapproved – she was told while growing up never to come home with a white man – Clarke explains that her parents have come to accept her relationship decision because she would not back down, and Kennedy has proved his commitment to her and, most importantly, her family.
"I come from a stereotypical Caribbean black family and I am the first Clarke to date a white person," she says.
"At first my parents were dead against my relationship with Paul, but our commitment towards one another has outshined any doubts."
Clarke, who lives with her parents, says that her three-year relationship with her present partner is no different to previous ones with black men.
"I don't believe being with Paul is any different from any of my past relationships. Being with Paul feels so natural because we have known each other for years, and I do believe that one of the secrets to a successful relationship is friendship."
Asked whether sex is different, Clarke says: "No! Why should it be?"
However, 25 year-old Simone Thomas from south west London found it difficult to enjoy an intimate relationship with dates of a different race from her own.
"Believe it or not I have tried to have a physical relationship with several white men, but when it came down to the bedroom action I could not see it through."
"I know it sounds crazy saying it out loud. Trust me, I'm an educated woman, but whenever I saw their private parts I was totally put off sleeping with them."
Asked if it had anything to do with size, Thomas responds: "No, not really. It was just the colour, and all the black men I have dated have been circumcised and the white men were not."
Cultural differences and religious beliefs are some of the reasons why numerous black women are reluctant to date outside their race.
"Life is hard enough without having to add any unnecessary stress. I just want a man that I can relate to," declares Charlene Clifford from north London.
"A man that will know and understand me, and vice versa. Dating a white man would just be too complicated."
Historically within the black community, people are more used to seeing black men dating white women. Black men as a group are three times more likely to date and marry white women. But black women are now exercising their options like their brothers.
"Race is becoming less of a deal in dating. People want to explore their choices," says Adam White, author of The Interracial Dating Book for Black Women Who Want to Date White Men and The White Man's Guide To Dating Black Women.
"As scary as this may sound, there are more black women than there are black men, which means there are a lot fewer black men available for relationships," White adds.
"This is mainly due to early deaths, prolonged incarceration, homosexuality, unemployment and marriage to white women or other races. It is a common refrain to hear black women complain that there are 'no good Black men' in their social universes.
"Black women are fed up of waiting for a black Mr. Right to come along and now want to explore dating outside their racial box. Black women are now thinking 'what's good for the goose is good for the gander', and like black men they are exploring their options."
Events manager and mother of two Kerry Jones, views herself as a 'new age black woman', who decided to marry a white man because she felt that she could not find somebody compatible for her to date within her own race.
"Let's be real, if you are a successful black woman you only have two choices: date outside of your race or date other successful black women. And because I'm not a lesbian, I went for the first option," says Jones, who lives in Surrey.
The 35-year-old adds: "I love black men. My father is black, I have dated black men all my life, and if I have a male child he will be part black, but many black men my age are just not suitable for marriage.
"Black men over the years have become less and less of value to black women like me, because while us black women have progressed on to higher levels they have stayed the same. Not all, but most."
Married to her white husband for six years, Jones says: "A black man in my position wouldn't do it, so why should I? My husband and I will raise our mixed race boys together so hopefully he will be a worthy choice for worthy black women. Not the only choice, or 'there's nothing better out there so I'll settle for this' choice.
"When you are successful you want the best. The best food, clothes, places to live etc. I want the best man also."
Angered by statements that black men are failures, Jamilla Staples from south London says: "All races have good or bad and I get really annoyed when black women rubbish black men. Yes, I'm married to a white man, but not because I look down on black men but because I fell in love."
Staples has been married for fourteen years to her husband Sam, and together they are coming to terms with being parents of mixed race children.
"When I met Sam at work it was instant attraction for both of us. I'm not one of these women that hate on black men just because I'm with a white guy. Sam in one word is 'great' and both of our families have gone out of their way to make us both feel comfortable when we are around."
Staples says that initially her parents wondered if she knew what she was doing – they sat her down and gave her a speech. But, seeing how happy she was led them to eventually accept the relationship.
"I'm still very much black and keep in touch with my blackness. I don't need to apologise for my ethnicity because that is what Sam loves – I'm a black woman," Staples says.
"Sam and I have two children and after the birth of each of our kids I decided to save my hair, which is part of ancient African female custom after childbirth. Keeping true to my blackness is vital because I have kids and it is important for them to know who they are.
"Of course there are some differences, but not enough for our relationship not to work. We both listen to the same music and enjoy the same food. In fact, Sam cooks better jerk chicken then I do!"
She adds: "We have gone past the stares and the looks from people in the streets, I think, because we really just look like a relaxed couple.
"In the beginning, a lot of black men used to question my relationship. But over the years more and more couples like myself have become a part of the English norm."


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By Matt Theal AUG 25, 2009 4:25 PM
Rain or shine, we reivew the day's biggest stock stories.
We can now lay all speculation to rest; there will not be a new Fed chairman. This morning, President Obama nominated Ben Bernanke for another term as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve while on vacation. The President said that the economy is still a long way from being healthy, which is why its important for Mr. Bernanke to finish what he started.
Oddly enough, when Minyan Peter heard the news, he decided to Buzz in from his holiday.
"As I type, I am staring out at 300 year-old trees in the rain forests of Olympic National Park.
"And I had to laugh when I read on Bloomberg that Chairman Bernanke was reappointed after 'keeping the US out of depression.'
"Maybe its my mood and my surroundings but I never thought 'a depression' was an event, but rather an era. And judging by my measures of consumer credit demand, I would offer that depression is out there.
"While the Federal Reserve can provide unlimited liquidity to the system, ultimately it is a bank's borrowers who determine solvency.
"Yes, a liquidity crisis was averted, but the credit crisis continues. And there is little Mr. Bernanke can do about that.
"As the towering spruce trees around me remind me: 'Don't measure the world by minutes and hours, measure it by years and centuries. It all takes time.'"
Mr. Bernanke has taking a lot of heat for his handling of the financial crisis. See The Federal Reserve: Instigating Crisis Since 1913. Some people feel that it was reckless for him to use taxpayer money to rescue the financial institutions. A main concern of his critics is why did Lehman die and AIG (AIG) get to continue operating? I have no idea but I would say that rescuing the banks: Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC), and the rest of the sector had to be done. Looking back, it seems like his moves did pay off as it's becoming clearer every day, the U.S. economy is on the road to recovery.
As for the markets, the bears just can't get them down (though a lot pressed their bets at today's high, which is looking like a good move) as a another new high was made in early morning trading at S&P 1037. The afternoon session was slow as the S&P seesawed all day before closing higher by 0.24% to 1028.
Today on the Buzz and Banter Quint Tatro gave his thoughts on the state of the tape.
"When retail investors turn on the TV tonight they'll view today's action with a yawn as the S&P ends flat and the Dow with another nice gain.
"What the won't see however is the deterioration taking place under the surface and the caution signs being distributed for anyone paying attention. Sure it could amount to nothing but when I see warning signs like JP Morgan (JPM) trading a few pennies off lows on volume, or IBM (IBM) heavy after a failed break, I got short here. Oil giving back a monster break point and retail (XTR) never having made a new high, then I get bearish.
"Hey, understand I haven't been pounding "the world is ending" drum this whole run. I just play it like I see it. If the market message changes, as will I; but for the time being, I am leaning short using QQQQ, and China FXP."
That's all for tonight, have a great one!
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Disclose: Cross-posted on 5 Minutes For Mom. I share my views on Ivy Kids kits in this sponsored post. I was not compensated, but did receive a package for review purposes. My opinions are my own.
Do you want your children to have fun this summer, but not lose reading skills they've attained during the school year? Well, I just received fun packages for my youngest and she couldn't be more excited.
The packages were from Ivy Kids. Ivy Kids is a fantastic resource that delivers monthly educational boxes right to your doorstep that are filled with games, projects and activities centered around a book and theme all geared towards children from age 3-8.
I adore getting packages. And I love surprises. And so does my daughter! Ivy Kids is the absolute best of both worlds! You will LOVE Ivy Kids kits! When we opened our July Ivy Kids kit this is what we found. This box had it all!
Ivy Kids Literature Based Activity Kits
- A classic children's book
- 10 activities related to the book of the month such as:
- Bookmark reading guide
- Materials to retell the story
- A science booklet
- Science experiment
- Art projects
- Math Manipulatives
- Board games
- Fine motor exercises
- Literacy activities
- A personalized item for my child
My daughter loved her July kit! She loved the personalized box AND door hanger and promptly hung it on the door to her room. Then she got right to work on some of the activities. I love that not one single detail was left out. These pre-planned educational boxes have everything. The games were well thought out and fun, the activities were engaging and the projects were very creative. My daughter was having so much fun, she didn't even realize she was learning and certainly not home educating. I loved how Ivy Kids sparked her creativity!
Summer Reading Program
If you are looking for a reading program to continue your reading efforts throughout the summer months Ivy Kids kits can help. Ivy Kid's fun games make reading an enjoyable activity–especially on hot afternoons, when a little rest and air conditioning are in order . . . or first thing in the morning before summer activities and camps begin. Each activity and project is meticulously packaged and includes a detailed instructional guide with questions to scaffold learning. Everything you need is included in the monthly kit.
Summer is great fun–and so is Ivy Kids! I am a home educating mom and am as excited about Ivy Kids kits as my daughter. These kits are perfect for the summer months to prevent summer brain drain, encourage reading AND are a perfect compliment to our current classical curriculum . . . because we still school in the summer months part time. Sometimes I run out of creativity myself and Ivy Kids has taken over for me. I simply open our monthly kit and everything is right there for my daughter and I to engage in an educational activity.
What Is Ivy Kids?
Ivy Kids is an easy to use subscription box program that features ten fun, reading games, activities and projects which teach children from 3 to 8 years old to not only read well, but to enjoy it too. Created by Taseea Lainas, a certified early childhood teacher and mother of two; Ivy Kids incorporates the skills of reading and encourages problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking. I love that Ivy Kids has done all the research for me to find versatile activites that I didn't have to locate on my own. Ivy Kids kits develop fine and gross motor muscles, build math and literacy skills, encourage reading comprehension, and promote scientific thinking – into one package that children actually love.
Ivy Kids is the perfect way for kids to learn and become better readers. I can't wait to start our August kit!
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Ivy Kids can be used to
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What's up Knockouts fans and welcome to this week's Impact Write-Up: Hardcore Justice special. Although it was announced that Knockouts Champion Mickie James would team with Gail Kim to face ODB and Velvet Sky this week, that wasn't the case. Velvet didn't show up and TNA didn't acknowledge it. It was left to former Knockout Angelina Love to let fans know that Velvet was ok on Twitter. In a similar display of not turning up, Eleri decided to no show this week's Impact Write-Up tapings over at Diva Dirt HQ. Just kidding, she was just really busy and I decided to cover. Unlike TNA, we'll keep you in the loop with no shows! *wink*
Instead of the advertised match, we got Gail Kim vs Mickie James vs ODB in a Triple Threat Hardcore Match. Perhaps even better than the originally scheduled match? I actually think so. We won't know for certain though until we watch it, so… to the video!
Immediately following the return from commercials, we see that the Knockout Messiah, Gail Kim is already in the ring, as is Knockouts Champion Mickie James, who is just completing her entrance. She raises her gold into Gail's face as ODB's music plays through the arena, which just so happens to be in Virginia. Mickie will definitely have the home state advantage! ODB makes her entrance, well, she tries to, as Mickie James comes charging at her. ODB swats her like a fly as before clobbering Gail with a few punches and a clothesline. ODB then makes perfect use of her bazonkas and rams into Gail and Mickie in their respective corners. ODB is on fire and I want whatever is in that flask of hers today!
ODB begins to hit Mickie with her Dirty Dozen yet Gail distracts her, allowing Mickie to trip ODB from the top rope. Gail mounts ODB as Mickie makes her way to the outside to grab a chair. Hardcore Country is wielding the chair and I'm not sure who she is looking to hit, yet in the end, she hits no-one as Gail starts a tug of war over it! Gail ends up with the chair yet I bet she wish she hadn't as ODB kicks it right into her stomach. I've heard that's a similar pain to pregnancy. Ok, I'm telling a white lie. It's probably about 1/116th of pregnancy. What do I know? I'm just a male who makes lame jokes!
Mickie, who is looking bloody beautiful, hits ODB with a neckbreaker and then smiles to her home state crowd. She wedges the steel chair in the corner and then beckons Gail to her her send ODB into the steel. The plan works and ODB crashes back first into the chair. Both girls pin ODB, yet they only get two. Speaking of getting, Gail and Mickie get in each other's faces as their short term partnership is ended by a shove fest. Gail tries to grab ODB, yet Mickie sneakily rolls Gail up for a two count. Gail fights back with a forearm, with Mickie giving her one right back. They continue to trade blows until Mickie dumps Gail to the outside like a piece of trash.
ODB returns to the action, yet gets tripped up by Gail, who then proceeds to throw her face first onto the arena floor. That had to hurt! Gail puts ODB's lifeless carcass back into the ring before looking under the ring for a weapon of choice. The True Canadian Ninja is then rammed into the ringpost by Mickie. The current and three-time Knockouts Champion then gets back in the ring and picks up a kendo stick that seems to have appeared out of nowhere. Mickie picks up the magic stick and clobbers ODB with it on the back. Mickie then perches on the top rope and chokes ODB with the weapon. Mickie tries it again yet ODB hits her off and uses the cane to flip Mickie over her head.
Taz makes a lame joke about a toothpick as ODB gains momentum and hits everything that's moving. Then, ODB does the unthinkable. She takes off her bra in a stunt that even Houdini couldn't master and then choke tosses Mickie it. Gail also ends up on the receiving end of the underwear weapon (yeah, I just wrote that) as ODB hangs her with it! Mickie stops Gail Kim from succumbing to the worst gallows ever and kicks ODB in the back of the head. Mickie then dedicates her next move to Mike Tenay as Gail applies the ringpost figure four leg lock on ODB. Mickie then has obviously changed her mind of getting a weapon from under the ring as she decides to stick her feet into ODB's shoulders and try and yank them from their sockets. Sick spot!
Gail breaks her half of the submission and hits Mickie and they both go face-to-face in the middle of the ring. Look out though ladies, ODB has her flask in hand! ODB guzzles her liquid courage and spits it in Mickie's face before clotheslining Gail. She then kicks Mickie and goes for the BAM! Gail had already left the ring at this point and then quickly came back in to stop the action and it appears that something has seemingly gone wrong. Mickie was only kicke din the gut yet she ends up lifeless in the corner, watching as ODB hits the BAM on Gail onto the steel chair. ODB pins Gail for the win and Mickie throws a tantrum like the spoiled brat that she is!
Thoughts: Say what you will about the lack of Knockouts TNA has right now, but they did amazing things with the girls they have last night. This match was great. Not one part of the match left me bored or wishing for it step up a gear; it was fast paces, innovative and exciting. The ending seemed a little off as clearly, Mickie could and should have broken up the pin, but other than that, I loved it. The dual-submission move around the ring post was genius, as was ODB using one of her many bras as a weapon. Whoever thought of that, well bloody done! This match was fresh and interesting, as are next week's spoilers. That's all I'm going to say. Seems like Eleri will have a great show to recap on her return next week. And with that, stay tuned, Jack will be back!


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Thursday, 31 January 2013
The Question
There were many batsmen in opposing teams who held that Carlton's proposed wording 'Do you agree that the batsman is out?' invited the answer 'Yes' and so was unfair to batsmen.
The Electoral Commission, having considered the issue at great length and with great exactitude, have recommended that the question be changed to 'Should the batsman be out?'
Opposition players said they were pleased with Carlton's decision. However several observed that the wording would make no difference when Fantasy Bob was bowling since the Electoral Commission's research had confirmed that he was incapable of getting anyone out.
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Charles Ray Roof Sr.
LANCASTER -- Mr. Charles Ray Roof Sr., 76, of 2803 Pineview Drive died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at his home.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Lancaster Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wayne Horne officiating. Burial will be in Lancaster Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home and other times at the home.