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5 Legal Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring New Employees
5 Legal Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring New Employees
As a business owner, you know there is more to hiring an employee than posting a job description and interviewing candidates. There are a lot of things that go on behind the scenes, and it can be easy to accidentally get into legal trouble. Here are five pitfalls to avoid so you don't end up with legal trouble on your hands.
Avoid Biased Language in Your Description
When creating a job posting, you need to accurately describe the position and requirements, but you need to be careful to use inclusive language. While you can require certain qualifications, you can't discourage someone from applying based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Avoid age or physical appearance descriptions and focus on attributes that anyone could possess.
Don't Overstep Background Checks
Be careful about how far you go in a background check. You can access information that is directly related to the job, such as driving records for a driving position, and you can verify information that they volunteer, but you can't go digging up every detail. It's fairly easy to find a candidate's social media. However, you can't make a decision based on what you find there. Be sure that you are aware of your limits before you start digging to avoid problems later.
More can be found here.
Be Wary of Discrimination
Even if your job posting isn't discriminatory, you need to ensure the rest of the hiring process is also fair and unbiased. Be careful, fair, and consistent when hiring new employees. You should require the same qualifications from each applicant. Avoid any questions that may lead to discrimination based on a protected class. Questions about things like age, marital status, or sexuality should never come up.
Be Compliant with Federal Law
In addition to avoiding discrimination, you must confirm that your employees are legally allowed to work in the United States. If they are an immigrant, you don't need to know how long they have been here, just if they can legally work. Make sure that you verify I9 eligibility as soon as possible, to avoid employing someone you shouldn't.
Use a Contract
When you make a decision and offer someone the job, make sure you put that job offer, any benefits, and any conditions and protections in writing. While spoken agreements can be legally binding, for maximum protection and to avoid future disputes, you need to make sure that you have everything in a legal contract. This protects all parties, and it also makes sure you don't run into a nasty surprise down the road.
There are costs to hiring a new employee, so you want to avoid any legal mistakes when you do so. Take your time to make the best decision possible to ensure the process is a success.
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Shikshak Sewa Aayog Published Lower Secondary Level Result (Maths Science): Teacher Service Commission TSC (Shikshak Sewa Aayog) notification regarding the publication of the results of the written examination of mathematics and science for the lower secondary level, third grade, teacher post.
Among the candidates who participated in the open competitive written (general and subject) examination held on 2078/12/17 and 2079/03/11 for the post of lower secondary level third grade teacher from the Teachers Service Commission; This notice is published for the information of all concerned as per the decision of the Commission dated 2079/08/10 to select the following candidates for the interview on the following date, time and place on the basis of the roll number.
Documents and other information to be brought by the candidates to the interview:
1) On the day of their interview, each candidate must fill out the personal details form at the interview center.
2) The candidate must submit the following original documents and one copy of all original documents along with the file attested by him/herself.
a) Certificate of citizenship
b) Admit card
c) Teaching license
d) Transcript of the prescribed minimum educational qualification for the concerned level and upper educational qualification of the concerned subject if applicable
e) Certificate of Equivalency in case of obtaining an educational degree from a foreign institution
f) One copy of a passport-size photograph taken recently
g) Temporary appointment letter if employed
h) Certificate of at least 10 months of training in education-related subjects (in case of having obtained certificate level or above educational qualification from Faculty of Education, the same will be considered as training)
j) Candidates who have continuously served as teachers under the temporary or relief subsidy quota at the relevant level, a certificate of service certified by the head of the relevant education development and coordination unit or the head of the education branch of the relevant local district.
h) Copies of all certificates brought by the candidates, complete documents of continuous service and personal details form provided by the commission should be prepared and submitted.
3) Candidates who do not come with the mentioned complete documents will not be included in the interview.
4) If a candidate is found to have made phone calls and personal temptations with the intention of succeeding in the interview, the commission may cancel the examination of such candidates.
5) Scheduled schedule of the interview will not be changed or postponed without prior notice from the commission.
6) In the event that the candidate mentioned in the advertisement does not meet the required minimum qualification, subject, and full marks, the application form of such candidate can be canceled at any time according to Rule 26(1) of Teachers Service Commission Niamwali, 2057.
7) According to Rule 204 of Teachers Service Commission Rules, 2057, the names of the candidates who have been recommended at the higher level have been removed from the result list. In the event that there is an exception to remove the name of a candidate, the name of such candidate will be removed from the list at any time.
8) If any error is found related to the publication of the result, it will be corrected by matching with the records in the Commission. It can be taken from the website of other commissions in this regard www.tsc.gov.np.
Shikshak Sewa Aayog TSC

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【133139 顾子渊 交通运输工程13级学生
Two years ago, I came with hopes to SEU-Monash Joint Gradate School in Suzhou, majoring in transportation engineering. Two years later, I'm about to leave with pride, and choose to continue my study in Monash University.
Time spent here is pleasant and worthwhile. During the first year of my master, teachers from both the Southeast University and Monash University came and helped to build up our expertise. Because English was used as the main language, we were able to improve our English skills. What impressed me most was the conscientiousness of Monash lecturers. On the one hand, they tried to provide excellent classes and grade the tutorials responsibly. On the other hand, they asked students to get involved voluntarily in some research projects, which helped to further establish the professional skills. During the second year of my master, internship and master thesis were my work focus. The completion of the thesis and the approval of the defense marked the successful accomplishment of the entire master period.
I'm grateful to be here, as I have met lovely fellows and responsible teachers and counselors. Even though I'm about to leave, I can never forget this place. I sincerely hope and believe that SEU-Monash Joint Graduate School will enjoy a bright future.
【133058 张肖 国际商务13级 研二赴纽约联合国总部实习 】
东-蒙研究院的另一优势是学生可以以最低成本赴澳洲进行一个学期的交流。2014年2月我抓住这一机会赴蒙纳士大学进行为期一个学期的学习。 学习上我们得到了当地老师无微不至的关心与照顾,生活上我们第一次真正得完全在异国独立得生活。短短的几个月我们锻炼了自己的能力,结交了来自世界各地的朋友,变得更加成熟独立。
I am ZHANG Xiao, from International Business. Two-year campus life in Suzhou Joint School is the most irreplaceable time in my life, which nurtures me into a student with international horizon. Professors and lectures from Southeast University and Monash University make the perfect teaching staff, endorsing students internationalized education without even stepping out of China. All the lectures are given in English, which contributes to our better language skills, making us more competitive in such a globalized market. Also these two years are full of various fabulous opportunities and chances. On the one hand, Southeast University plays a vivid role in introducing elites from all walks of the society providing instruction to students. On the other hand, Suzhou itself, as a city with lots of foreign companies and well-developed financial industry is playing the supportive role for students' practical activities.
Another dominant advantage of SEU-Monash Joint School is the chance of studying in Australia at the lowest cost for one semester. I took the initiative to go to Australia in February 2014. We made friends from all over the world and become better ourselves through living completely independently.
Because of the accumulation of English, professional knowledge and international experience, United Nations (UN) Headquarter has selected me as an intern.Hence I become the first ever intern of UN from Southeast University. During my internship, I attended 69 General Assembly and World Climate Summit. My performance there was well evaluated by UN staff and over 200 countries' foreign ministry to United Nations. This is really a great honor for me and for my mother school—Southeast University.
【133077 郭莹 国际商务13级 班长 毕业后就职于中国建设银行苏州分行】
After suffering from the bitter taste of summer and winter during the past two years, we harvest glorious flowers in spring and solid fruits in autumn.
The past two years of graduate, hard-won and weather-beaten, is coming to an end. It is time to say goodbye and start another charter for tomorrow before we have adequate time to cherish in retrospect. The process is extremely short but a fulfilled period and worth being treasured.Like an eagle, flying freely through the sky of knowledge, finally we find the boundless sea of learning. After enjoying supervisor's edification we find the way of apprenticeship relies on words and deeds. Furthermore, we find the essence of friendship after getting together with friends from thousands of miles away.
When recalling the past two years, each day is an existence of firmness and enrichment. The bitterness we have experienced is for the further journey of life and for the people who offer warmth from deep heart. Such an experience provides us with a unique scenery. In essence, nothing can stop the pace of growth, unless you are destined to the distance, what all you do is to struggle ahead.
Looking back again, it is a farewell full of tears. There is endless thankfulness and sensationsince the beautiful campus, teachers and friends are going further and further. In the end, all I want to say is: best wishes to my dear alma mater!
【133087 沈广倩 应用语言学13级 研会文化部部长 入选为江苏省选调生】
Do you still remember the hope raised by teachers on the opening ceremony? Do you still remember the vigorous figures of athletes in the basketball competence? Do you still remember the calm responses by competitors in the host contest? Do you still remember the sincere performance by actors in the New Year's party? We got together in that September, but we will get apart in this June. Time flies, and all those beautiful moments have seared into my memory. In SEU-Monash, we have acquired knowledge; we have even realized our dreams. Based on the open campus environment of Suzhou Higher Education Town, SEU-Monash has its overwhelming advantages in several aspects. Here, we can attend classes given by distinguished professors from both SEU and Monash; we can have the access to the latest electronic resources at home and abroad; we can communicate with teachers from both universities face-to-face or via e-mail. After two-year's study, I have not only improved my research ability, but also found the life goal. Thanks to SEU-Monash for supporting me, and I will cherish it in my heart in the following life. Wish a better tomorrow of SEU-Monash.
【133152 朱庭 交通运输工程13级 入选为江苏省选调生】
Life is doomed to experience many stages.During theMaster Stage, I am very lucky to have the opportunity to experience scientific and academic research in Southeast University - Monash University Joint Graduate School in Suzhou. Alma mater, Southeast University encourages the school spirit of "rigor, truthfulness, unity and diligence", i.e., adopting the rigorous, truthful, realistic scientific attitude and working spirit of full cooperation. Monash University owns the advanced international education concept.They both provide us with a very superior research and learning platform. During my Master Stage, the harvest is not only of academic papers, but a set of academic attitude and method we need to abide by. On the occasion of graduation, I want to give my special thanks to my advisorsProfessor LuSun, andProfessor ZhiyuanLiufor their patient guidance and selfless dedication tomy research, as well as meticulous care to my life. Thanks to all the teachers in Suzhou Research Institute for their hard work, and thanks to my classmates forthe long-term care, support and help their give me. Wish our alma mater, create new achievements, and new breakthroughscontinuously. Wish our teachers good health and smooth work. Wish our classmates make new progress and have new surprise in their life and work!


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445 Reviews
I got this product because I am one that has spent numerous hours under the exposure of the sun and I needed something that would heal and restore my skin. This sun damage on my face is pretty noticeable for my age considering that I already have dark age spots. I wasn't sure if this cream would work for me or not. I went ahead and got it because I am pretty desperate to reverse the signs of aging on my skin. After a few weeks of use, I noticed that my fine lines were disappearing and my age spots were lightening up pretty dramatically. I think it's safe to say that this product is making a big difference in my skin! I cannot wait to see what continued use will do for me!
I have combination skin and get small breakouts on occasion. This moisturizer didn't cause breakouts, but it's just too greasy for me. It left my skin looking oily as soon as I put it on and throughout the day my face would be greasier and shinier than usual. It moisturizes well and you don't need to use much, but there weren't any other noticeable benefits after using this for several months. I don't feel it's worth the price. I'll finish the tube but will be trying a different product when it's gone.
M in OK from Northern VA
I really like this cream especially for the fall and winter months. Seems to actually fade some of my dark spots. Makeup goes on nicely over this cream. Love that I get spf protection as well!
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I feel my skin became fresher then it was! An amazing texture. Love it
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There was so much to like about this product. It was thick and a little went a long way. I loved the dispenser and thought it was very hygienic, while at the same time allowing me to greatly control the amount of product I got. It was also amazing that there was such a high level of SPF which made it a great part of my morning face care routine. There was also no scent. The one down side was that it was not as hydrating/moisturizing as I would like. Perhaps this was due to the addition of a high SPF.
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This product turned my face into an oil slick and made me break out terribly. Do not recommend wearing under makeup. It doesnt absorb into the skin well, kind of like sun screen that is not specifically for the face. Came with a GWP and i am not familiar with the brand, so the price tag shocks me for what this is.
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I spend a lot of time at my pool, and even underneath an it, I like to have a sunscreen on. I've been using this cream for 2 weeks now, and absolutely love how it not only protects me from the sun, but my skin is reaping benefits from the added care it's giving it! My skin looks dewy and radiant!
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Terri R from Dallas
I normally like this brand & see good results with the products, but this one is a miss. When applied it goes on smoothly. After it dries it will pill up, especially if you try to apply foundation on top. It turns into a flakey mess. I am glad I received this as a deluxe sample when I purchased other items.
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I have liked this product. I have got a lot of benefit from this product as well.
Kris from Florida
As a Florida resident I was trying so many other products which had lead my skin to sunburn,allergic reaction and pimples.I'm forever grateful for the lady at Ulta who introduced me to this brand.I'm really satisfied with the sun protection without any negative side effects.Also reduced my dark spots,fine lines.My skin looks refreshed instead of sun damaged.I apply only once in the morning and that works for me.If I decide to go to the pool or the beach I apply before once again.If you live in a tropical place this is definitely a must have for you!
Kari M from Va
I love the fact that this has SPF in it. It's lightweight and doesn't leave my skin oily.
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Love how hydrating it is! It makes my face feel soft and smooth i have noticed my fine lines seem less noticeable!
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I actually mix this 50/50 with my tinted sunscreen. It is creamy and beautiful and blends seamlessly with anything you might add to it. Also great stand alone. You won't be disappointed. Originally received as a deluxe sample. I immediately went back to purchase the full size!
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It really works well. My husband said I look younger! Easy to use.
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This is my new go to for a facial sunscreen it is so lightweight and works like a charm! I used it alone and with make up and had the same results and kept my face protected all day! A beauty staple product.
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The Exuviance Age Reverse Day Repair Retinol Anti-aging Moisturizer with SPF 30 feels so luxe on the face, neck and décolleté. I was gifted this by @Exuviance and @Influenster and I couldn't be happier with it. I especially love the airless packaging so your cream stays fresh and the pump so you aren't dipping fingers into a jar. I have been using this moisturizer daily for almost a month now and can already feel a difference in how much softer my skin is. Very Impressive. I will continue using for sure.
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I received this free from Exuviance and Influenster for my honest review. If you want an amazing at home peel for your face this one is absolutely amazing!!! Instructions are super easy and the results are awesome. The moisturizer is so smooth and non greasy and I also love that it has SPF in it as well.
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It was nice, I have drier skin so I needed to use my regular moisturizer then put this one on top. I like how it had sunscreen in it and didn't leave a white cast of any kind since I have a darker complexion. I ended up giving to my Grandmother and she enjoyed it. I just wish it was a little thicker.
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Paw In My Heart Silver Pendant
For the total dog lover, this beautiful silver pendant has a bright silver paw overlay on a textured silver heart. It hangs from a sturdy silver bale with a silver ring.
Sea Turtle Silver & Resin Pendant
Hand crafted in fine silver, this cute turtle inspires our appreciation of ocean animals. The cells are filled with resin in hues of green, blue, gold and brown.
Primitive Puppy Silver Necklace
This delightful silver dog looks a bit like prehistoric drawings in its simplicity and whimsical design. A little heart on his side shows all who see it where your passion lies!
Seashell Cluster & Gemstone Pendant
A beautiful cluster of six small silver shells, with three natural gemstone cabochons, (saphire, amethyst, peridot) hangs from a sterling silver chain. I collected these shells on the beaches of Mexico while on vacation and made molds of them to create realistic silver copies.
Primitive Horse Silver Necklace
This delightful silver horse looks a bit like prehistoric drawings in its simplicity and whimsical design. A little heart on his side shows all who see it where your passion lies!
Rustic Heart Silver Ring Sz 5.5
Two layers of textured silver in a stylized heart shape make for an adorable ring. With a single wire shank, this is a light weight ring made just for you.
Horse Girls Love Their Dogs Too! Bronze or Silver Ring
I suspect most horse girls have a dog too! This adorable ring features a horseshoe with a dog paw in the center.
Rustic "Blue Gem" Turquoise Silver Ring Sz 6.5
Beautiful pale blue turquoise with light blue inclusions has a natural triangular shape. Set in sterling silver with 5 silver balls and a hammer wire wrap around the stone.
Dichroic Glass Silver Ring Sz 6
Bright and sparking dichroic glass shimmers in blue, green, pink and yellow and is especially eye catching in the sun.
Turquoise Rustic Silver Ring Sz 6.5
A small oval shaped turquoise stone is set on a band with hammered balls and gently curing wire. The organic feel of this ring makes is quite unique.


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Classic with contrast. Finished in a raw black, uniquely angular cast aluminum legs support a rectangular tabletop of solid marble in a clean, polished white.
Height | 31.25 in. |
Depth | 17.0 in. |
Width | 51 in. |
Weight | 186.64 lbs. |
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Collection | Marlow |
Vendor | Four Hands |
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Schott Zwiesel Tritan Pure Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc Set of 6 blends contemporary style with classic wine glass shapes. With tall stems and a unique shoulder sloping to the bowl, these glasses provide visual appeal, are balanced in the hand, and designed to bring out the best characteristics of specific wines. Crafted from strong, durable, lead-free titanium crystal, these glasses are dishwasher safe and will stay lustrous for years.
- Dimensions: 3 1/4W x 9H (inches)
- Capacity: 13.8 oz.
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Margaret Anne Kochenderfer Teranto, age 87, a native of Tucker County, WV and a resident of Downingtown, PA sadly departed this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from natural causes. Her death was unexpected.
Margaret was born on February 9, 1935, in Marlinton, WV the first daughter of the late Miles Craig Kochenderfer, Sr., and Martha Olive Bayles Kochenderfer. She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the Class of 1953, attended Potomac State College and graduated from West Virginia University.
She was married to John Martin McTheny after graduating from WVU and had two children. One son, John Martin McTheny II of CA and one daughter, Jennifer Anne McTheny of Alexandria, VA. After the death of her first husband, she married James Lester Flanagan and had one son, Patrick Craig Flanagan. Preceding her in death are her son, Patrick Craig Flanagan, and her younger brother, Miles Craig Kochenderfer, Jr. Her third marriage was to Leonard L. Teranto who preceded her in death June 15, 2012. In addition to her children John and Jennifer, she leaves one living brother, James Nallen Kochenderfer and wife Hilda of Parsons; one sister, Christina Marie Minard of TN; and three grandchildren, John McTheny III, Shannan Flanagan and Meghan Flanagan.
Education was always very important to Margaret. She worked as a dedicated educator for several years in Fairfax County Public Schools and made a positive impact on her students. She also raised two other educators.
Her hobbies included painting, cooking, gardening and she was an avid reader.
Margaret was loyal to her home state of West Virginia and was a lifelong WVU mountaineer football fan. She also loved music, nature, and animals. She had a soft spot for homeless, injured and stray animals. Growing up as a child in the mountains of West Virginia, she tended to take in a variety of unwanted animals including a screech owl, chipmunk, fawn, and several dogs and cats over the years.
Margaret was also very witty and fun to be around. Despite the challenges in her life, she always managed to have a wonderful sense of humor.
Her family was the most important thing in her life. She was proud to be a mother and grandmother. She cherished the time she spent with her children, most especially the summers with them at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She was also an extremely loving and caring grandmother to her grandchildren and spent every moment possible she could with them. Margaret was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was a kind, caring, supportive and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be greatly missed.
The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at Parsons, WV. The Rev. Father Martin J. Smay will be the Presider and interment will follow at the Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Margaret Anne Kochenderfer Teranto. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com


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Koesbardiati, Toetik (2011) Lepra pada sisa rangka manusia dari Lewoleba: relevansinya terhadap sejarah penghunian Indonesia. Berkala Arkeologi, 31 (2). pp. 89-106. ISSN 02161419
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Leprosy is a chronic, mildly communicable disease of man which primarily affects the skin, mucous membranes, peripheral nerves, eyes, bones and testes due to Mycobacterium leprae. Some researches show the evidence of leprosy spread worldwide in recent human history. Therefore, it is important to put leprosy's case on the map to build broader knowledge, not only about the spread of leprosy, but also about human dispersal. The aim of the present study is to detect the M.leprae from ancient population in order to know its relevance to the peopling of Indonesia. Macroscopic method was performed based on Ortner method and Aufderheide and Rodriguez-Martin method to identify leprosy on the cranium of Lewoleba specimen (LLI/5), from Lembata Island, Indonesia. The antiquity of Lewoleba specimen is 2990+/-160BP. The results of the macroscopic method show that the specimen has suffered from leprosy in her lifetime. Some researchers concluded that emergence of leprosy related to human migration, in term of modern human dispersal, some researchers proved that the spread of leprosy worldwide consistent with the source of modern human (East Africa) and the spread of leprosy is also fit with the pattern of modern human dispersal. This fact provides an important clue how the M. leprae spread worldwide. Because the leprosy spread through human migration, this means also that leprosy could be infected the ancient people of Indonesia. This is because Indonesia was one of modern human migration's route
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Subjects: | Pendidikan > Kebudayaan > Arkeologi Pendidikan > Kebudayaan > Sejarah Indonesia |
Divisions: | Badan Standar, Kurikulum, dan Asesmen Pendidikan > Pusat Penelitian Arkeologi Nasional > BALAR Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta |
Depositing User: | Balai Arkeologi DIY |
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I should probably preface this review by making it clear that I haven't read any of the Fifty Shades books. Therefore I went into the theater with very little background information on the E L James book adapted film, and therefore went solely off the interest from previews. It doesn't take long in the theater for those who have read the book to stand out as they quickly begin to snicker and giggle at just about every scene and every bit of dialogue. I've been told that the film is a direct reflection of the book, and while some scenes mag have been left out, there are really no surprises or new additions to look forward to if you have read the book.
Let's start with the acting. Dakota Johnson, who's been in such breath taking films as 21 Jump Street and Need For Speed stars as a vulnerable Anastasia Steele. Jamie Dornan, star of The Fall plays the well built, visually appealing specimen that is Christian Grey. Not sure if it was the script or the rush that was put on completing the film but there was very little to be enjoyed on the acting front. For Anastasia's character obviously you really needed an actress that was okay with being completely nude for half the film so that likely limited the options. For Christian however, you can't help but wonder if things would have been a bit more compelling if Charlie Hunnam of Sons of Anarchy kept the role. Marcia Gay Harden is the only well-respected actor to appear in the entire film and that hurts the overall quality here.
As for content, I am actually shocked women enjoyed these books after watching. BDSM is a lifestyle that many choose and from my understanding is equally beneficial to all involved because it stimulates and arouses the inner passions. While it may be judged for its use of interesting bedroom equipment, it's not about pain or hurting someone, neither physically or emotionally.
Fifty Shades of Grey the film however feels like a Lifetime movie uncovering a physically and emotionally abusive relationship. At times I was uncomfortable sitting there watching Anastasia go down a dark twisted path that she obviously really wanted no parts of. I even found myself questioning the types of fantasies the predominantly female audience must have in their private time if they could comfortably watch a man take a woman's virginity with not a bit of second thought and no sign of soft touch. Christian Grey obviously is taking advantage of Anastasia throughout the film, so why are we so supportive of his preying on this younger, weaker girl? Speaks to the society we live in.
The more the film progressed the more I felt like I was watching a cautionary tale about the things men with the slightest power can get away with, especially when they've found someone naive enough not to know any better. The film should probably come with a pamphlet with signs to know if you're in an abusive relationship. And an info-mercial before and after the film on how women can get help/
But what do I know, the franchise continues to rake in big bucks to the tune of millions of dollars thanks to supportive audiences nationwide.
Now I get it, there are thoughts and things the characters must go through that I am probably not privy to by just watching the film, but if I have to read the book to enjoy the film, that's a bit of a waste isn't it??? By the time the film ends after two hours and four minutes it's long overdue. Although it doesn't end where the first book ends (so I've been told) the viewer has seen enough. Honestly, the film would probably be better suited as a series on Cinemax After Dark alongside Zane's Sex Chronicles reruns. All things considered, it would be a PERFECT fit.
Best thing about Fifty Shades of Grey? The soundtrack. The Weeknd shines and when in doubt about your feelings about what's taking place on the screen, at least you can bob your head to the music.
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The games continue to come thick and fast, and tonight Celtic make the short journey north to face St. Johnstone in Perth. One of the more picturesque parts of Scotland, steeped in history and charm, Perth is always a good day-or in this case night-out.
The players however, are treating this one as strictly business. Kelvin Wilson is desperate to get the title wrapped up as soon as possible, and Anthony Stokes doesn't want anyone to take the foot off the pedal. This attitude may yet see us triumph in Turin, as it certainly seems like the team are wounded , and want to hit back. what was that Iniesta asked about what they fed the Celtic players, referring to their physical strength and determination?
A win in Perth will see a twenty one point gap open at the top, and it seems like the league is a formality. With Scott Brown having performed heroics this season, common sense may now have taken over, and he's away to seek "further treatment "on his hip problem. Mikael Lustig has a thigh problem, and although Georgios Samaras is back in training, he won't be risked just yet. If he'd just got off a plane he might have, but he hasn't.
With the stunning success of the diarys pre match prediction for the Dundee Utd game, 1-1 being the forecast, which it actually was, but not for long, tonight we will go for 4-0 to Celtic, which will give budding punters a chance to scratch that one from their coupons.
Gary Hooper has won the SPL player of the month for January, after he scored six goals and turned down three moves during the month. Hooper has scored 23 goals this season, and is maybe being taken a bit for granted by the support. He doesn't get the same sort of adulation other big hitters have got, but that could be down to this feeling that we won't have him for very long. Though apart from paper talk, there is no real evidence he wants away. Still, we've had a good few years from him even if he does.
Yesterdays enquiry about the Green Brigade pointed us in the direction of a statement they released about their treatment before the Dundee utd game last Saturday.
The statement is easily found on the web, and concerns the treatment of a number of supporters by the police, in the Celtic Supporters Association, and at the ground. And in it as well.
For brving the dreadful beer in the CSA, the GBs reward was to have the police, on the premises, according to the statement, sieze their merchandise. Amongst other incidents that may have taken place, this one is particularly galling, because that is simply not on. Wearing a police uniform doesn't make it right to simply demand aomething that isn't theirs, and the CSA need to have a good look at themselves for standing by and letting it happen on their premises, which is a private club. Then there were claims that peoples season cards were being rejected at the turnstiles, "flashing up" a one match ban.
The Scottish Football Focus Unit are fast adopting an image associated more with those police who bullied the miners during the strike, and they seem to have this idea that they are some sort of task force akin to Elliot ness and his Untouchables.
If all this is true. So the first move should be to gather evidence, make statements-Celtic have asked for them-and simply sort it out. The guys who had their card rejected should demand answers from the club.
What happened yesterday was the Affiliation of CSCs, the GB, the club itself, and anyone else with a vested interest released statements. About who met with who and agreed what when. Although the man in charge of policing at Celtic Park, Tommy McCrindle has been removed from his post , amidst accusations he was a little over zealous in his duties. and the job description he had on a now deleted facebook page, where he listed his duties as cleaning up termites, probably haven't helped any claims he may have about acting impartially.
So, at least that has been done, but the various groups need to get together, leave their egos at the door, and get to the root of any problems. And then fix them.
Otherwise, like with the miners, the policy of divide and conquer will win again.
Meanwhile, Charles Green might just be paving the way for his exit from the Deathstar as the Daily Record has a story which hints at a massive row at the new club, still less than a year old. The paper reckons he has asked the board to choose between him and Malcolm Murray, who is the chairman. Now, the story could be something or nothing, but the line that the two were "ordered to attend a peace summit in London, organised by Cenkos, who oversaw the share issue" is significant. They have links to Ticketus, and it makes you wonder who is in charge over there. It makes you wonder, but doesn't make you care.
But it might all explode again, and put smiles upon our faces.
Still, the smiling Yorkshireman has been keeping his club in the papers with his fervent ramblings. He's like a wee midget jumping up and trying to see in the window, and when he gets noticed he just says whatever comes into his mind. Graeme Spiers has questioned his statements, and Mark Dingwall has mocked Spiers, for his "lazy " article, but doesn't actually offer anything to back Green up by way of facts.
No need to list Greens claims here, suffice to say if he hear anything daft being said, it was probably him.
Hamburg, PSG and Werder Bremen have all kept whichever Celtic teams faced them from scoring, as Bob Cobb pointed out.
Paolo di Canio has had another leetle problem, and has quit Swindon as manager. His leetle problem at Celtic ended up with him not actually being sold, because the club emphatically refused to sell him. So what happened?


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Who Can You Sue When You Notice Undisclosed Property Defects? Find Out
Posted on: 2 December 2022
Some people buy homes on the grounds that they won't have to spend additional fees on the property. Unfortunately, some issues become apparent after moving in, forcing them to dig deep into their pockets. For instance, they might notice structural problems that require renovations to make the house habitable.
Some of these defects are natural, in which case you should pay for the repairs from your pocket. However, other parties should be obligated to take care of your losses if the defects existed before you purchased the property.
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Michigan Student Symposium for Interdisciplinary Statistical Sciences (MSSISS)
Event Description
The Michigan Student Symposium for Interdisciplinary Statistical Sciences (MSSISS) returns to an in-person format for its 2022 iteration! The conference, taking place on March 10-11th, 2022, at The League and organized by five UM departments, is a great opportunity for students of any level and any department to share their research related to any aspect of Statistical sciences: theory, methodology, application, etc. The organizers recently opened abstract submissions for oral presentations (regular and speed) and for poster sessions; the submission deadline is on January 31st, 2022. Registration is free and will start mid-February together with session announcements. Along with oral and poster sessions, the event will include two featured talks, one from a high-profile invited speaker and one from a junior Michigan faculty. The organizing committee is also partnering with the Michigan Data Science Team in creating a Data challenge, starting mid-January, to invite students who may not have research to present in participating to MSSISS 2022.
More information can be found at https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mssiss/.


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Another short block from Patrick's Scattered Notes collection. I don't know if the poem belonged with the paragraph, but it doesn't hurt to combine them here.
Perhaps because it was my first visit to Europe, when I was young and in love, the simplest detail gave the thrill of adventure – unsliced bread, fresh every morning, outdoor cafes, traffic cops with white gauntlets. Then to top it off, history on every corner. The first month we stayed in an apartment in Paris belonging to girls we had met in Greenwich Village. They were, in August, on holiday like most Parisians who could afford to leave, on the coast somewhere in the south of France.
If I was a poet
or I could sing
I would start at the beginning
and tell you the whole dang thing.
But I ain't a poet
and I can't sing.
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Jonathan Coulton was one of the special musical guests at last weekend's Penny Arcade Expo 2007 (PAX) in Seattle. Here's a video by rurounifrane of Jonathan signing his classic "Re: Your Brains", complete with a crowd of zombies signing along.
Speaking of Jonathan Coulton, he will be preforming at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on September 14th.
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Roger Goulart was one of the first wineries in Penedès to produce Cava and they can trace its history back to 1882 when it was set up by the Canel Family. Cava is having something of a renaissance or perhaps better to say the light is now shinning on the better quality that's has always been in the region. Roger Goulart is located in Sant Esteve Sesrovires and they have 20 hectares of vines consisting of primarily Xarel.lo vines. After second fermentation in the bottle the wine will spend a minimum of 18 months ageing in their cellar.
The wine has some creaminess but plenty of toasty nut from the extended ageing.


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No one can feel worse than a website owner who suddenly realizes their website is missing from Google. It's such an unpleasant feeling knowing that you put in a lot of work and effort and accomplished some ranking. As you expect to work on improving it, one day, you find out it's not on Google anymore.
Before you start panicking, take your time and think about what to do. Which steps do you need to take? How to avoid getting stressed so that you can resolve the issue?
The only essential step to bringing back your website is determining the reasons why it happened. When you know that, it's up to you to find the solutions.
For the purposes of this article, we suppose that you have a WordPress website.
So, if the question is what are the issues that caused your website to disappear from Google search results, we have some answers as part of the ultimate WordPress SEO audit checklist:
Table of Contents
- 1. Your Website is Not Indexed Yet
- 2. You Prevented or Disabled Googlebot Crawling
- 3. You Maintain a Poor Backlink Strategy
- 4. You Overused Google Search Console Removals Tool
- 5. Check if Your Website was Hacked
- 6. You've Migrated Your Website
- 7. Low-Quality Content and Negative SEO Tactics
- 8. You Don't Keep up With the Most Recent Google Algorithm Updates
- Do the Reasons Behind Your Site's Disappearance Get Clearer to You?
- Final Thoughts
1. Your Website is Not Indexed Yet
Google needs time to spot a new or completely redesigned website and index it accordingly. Sometimes, when you use a different template, it changes the page URLs, so you need to adjust the whole thing carefully. In ideal cases, you will wait a few weeks until Google (and other search engines) index your website.
In the meantime, you can face some events, such as the website appears then disappears from search results or something like that. It's proof that something is happening, and you just need to be patient.
Your new WordPress website may need additional plugins to help you submit the URLs, so check all the options before considering this a problem.
2. You Prevented or Disabled Googlebot Crawling
Many website owners don't do this on purpose but accidentally. So, one of the most obvious answers to your question, "Why has my website disappeared from Google," is to check if you blocked Googlebot from accessing your site. Also, check if you somehow disabled Googlebot from crawling the robots.txt file.
That means you will have to check on the robots.txt file manually or with Google's testing tool. If you find unusual directives, then you need to remove or replace them and give Googlebot permission to crawl your website.
3. You Maintain a Poor Backlink Strategy
Low-quality inbound links may decrease your ranking or even make your website disappear from search results. We are trying to say that if you accept attractive offers like 100 backlinks for just a few dollars, chances are all of them won't meet Google's quality standards.
As a result, Google penalizes your site, so it won't appear in search results. If your website disappeared from Google recently, even though you are working hard to rank it, check your backlink strategy, and try to detect if something is harmful to you.
4. You Overused Google Search Console Removals Tool
You can hide or remove specific pages using the Removals Tool when you have access to Google Search Console. But, it would be best if you completely got used to how to use these tools to prevent a catastrophe.
So, next time you ask yourself, "Why has my website disappeared from Google," maybe you have to check if you've de-listed your page yourself. But the good thing is that you can undo the removals using Google Search Console, even though you may need to wait to recrawl the site again.
5. Check if Your Website was Hacked
A hacked website is maybe the worst-case scenario because it means losing all the work and effort for nothing. But, the valuable lesson you can learn is to always take care of the website's security before officially launching it.
But how does it happen? Vulnerable websites are a nice target for hackers. They use malware or malicious code to get to your website and then infest it with spammy content, low-quality links, and even viruses.
At this point, Google detects something malicious is happening and completely de-indexes your website. This is another possible answer to your bitter question, "Why has my website disappeared from Google," it takes quite a time to decide what to do to resolve it.
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6. You've Migrated Your Website
Website migration to a new domain is a common practice, but it may result in temporary disappearance from search results.
You can wait for a few days to see if it gets back in the search results. Keep in mind that you may rank lower now, but if you proceed with your best SEO practices, it will soon get back on track.
If your website doesn't reappear in search results, you need to resubmit it again through Google Search Console.
7. Low-Quality Content and Negative SEO Tactics
Google loves helpful content and appreciates it when you publish specially-tailored blog posts, articles, manuals, guides, and product descriptions. Ensure you follow Google's helpful content updates to keep up with the best content practices.
Additionally, when you overload your content with keywords or create doorway pages, you can face penalization instead of ranking.
The negative or black hat SEO tactics go against Google guidelines. Even when you think you are doing it with style, don't forget that your actions are easily detectable by search engines.
This is another common answer to your "Why has my website disappeared from Google" question.
8. You Don't Keep up With the Most Recent Google Algorithm Updates
Google updates the algorithm pretty often. As a serious and dedicated website owner, you must keep a step with these updates. Use all the Google tools available, including Google Search Console and Google Analytics.
This way, you can easily detect which update affected your website and why it disappeared from Google search engine pages.
Many successful businesses update their content and SEO practices accordingly. Your strategy from a few years ago was perfect back then, but now it's quite irrelevant. This is another reason to embrace the Google algorithm updates and re-tailor your website accordingly. It will surely reappear once you resolve all the issues happening at the moment.
Do the Reasons Behind Your Site's Disappearance Get Clearer to You?
Knowing all these things, you may have so many questions. How do I get my Google page back to normal? What have I done wrong in the first place? Why is my page missing from Google Search even after I resolved the ongoing technical issues? Do I need to implement a stronger SEO strategy to keep my ranking higher?
Most of these questions don't have simple answers, but what helps us determine the common reasons is the tech audit template and resolving the issues step by step. You may have to incorporate this step into your practice, and check on the website issues more often than you do it now.
Final Thoughts
"Why has my website disappeared from Google" is a more common question than you can imagine. Knowing that many other website owners face similar issues allows you to believe that you can resolve most of them in a matter of time.
You can do it yourself, but you may have to consult experts for some aspects. Finally, the goal is to have a great website that ranks, converts, and sells, and search engine disappearance is not what you really need at this point. Use this article as a guide to help you determine the reasons for disappearance, and avoid the same mistakes in the future.
Can I resolve the issues that make my site disappear alone?
You can resolve some of the website issues that depend on you. But, in many cases, you will need a complete technical audit performed by a professional to detect the reasons why your website disappears from Google search results too often.
What are the most common reasons for website disappearance from Google search results?
From technical issues to negative SEO tactics, there can be so many reasons for de-ranking or even complete website disappearance from Google search results. Even though we covered many reasons in this article, you may need an extensive audit to detect them precisely.
Can I bring back a penalized website?
If you fix the Google penalties, you may bring back your website. But be careful because it takes a lot of time until you resolve the detected issues. Even when everything is resolved, you may still have to wait up to six months until you implement the best SEO practices and let Google index the site.


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A person need to in no way underestimate the significance of consuming healthful food items. There are numerous Gains but why are there so A lot of people nonetheless Flying goose sriracha not consuming right? Why has being overweight and coronary heart ailments turn into such a substantial aspect? Although the stats are crystal clear, persons however refuse to vary their existence models.
Consuming healthy food stuff may well turn into a struggle, particularly when there are so many quickly food dining establishments everywhere we transform. Frequently men and women make excuses like they haven't got time to get wholesome food items, it is not that accessible, or that they don't know how to organize it. Having said that, you will discover equally as a lot of supermarkets that stock clean generate as you can find quickly foods stores, so accessibility is often a bad justification.
The speed at which weight problems in youngsters is rising is more stunning than that in adults. But what's the root of this issue. A person can not really blame the youngsters as they understand from their dad and mom. Children are more likely to take in harmful foods if their dad and mom do.
The many benefits of having a healthy diet program contain residing an extended daily life, emotion happier, gaining vitality, weight loss, and a nutritious look. Processed food items minimize the standard of our lives, so consuming wholesome foods usually means we are able to improved battle conditions and Reside for a longer time. On the subject of happiness, scientific studies have revealed that eating wholesome foods is an excellent normal anti-depressant.
If you eat healthier your Electricity amounts have a tendency to increase. Due to the fact fatty foods bring about bodyweight gain additionally, you will have a far better prospect of shedding excess weight which has a healthful eating plan. You won't only come to feel healthier but will glimpse much healthier. You'll be amazed at exactly how much more healthy the skin, hair, and nails will turn out to be.
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Throughout the day you should try to eat meals that consist of plenty of starch simply because they include energy. Breads, cereals, rice, potatoes and pasta will do the trick nevertheless, remain inside the restrictions. Don't around take in; just take in enough to maintain your Vitality.
You should also seek to eat just as much fruits and veggies as you possibly can throughout the day. One ought to at the very least pack in five portions. Stay clear of feeding on a lot of meats; instead select fish as being a healthy alternative. Avoid a lot of fatty and processed foods but will not Reduce it out totally. And lastly, consume loads of drinking water.


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This Country of Ours - H. E. Marshall |
In 1825 Monroe's term of office came to an end and John Quincy Adams became President. He was the son of John Adams who had been second President, and he had been Secretary of State to Monroe. It was said, indeed, that it was really he who originated the famous Doctrine which came to be called by Monroe's name.
He was an honest man and a statesman. He refused to give offices to his friends just because they were his friends, and he refused to turn men out of office simply because they did not agree with him in politics. He wanted to do what was right and just. But he did it from a cold sense of duty. So no one liked him very much. Both House and Senate were against him, and he was not able to do all he would have done for his country.
Adams wanted to do a great deal towards improving the country. He wanted canals to be cut. And as the steam engine had just been discovered, he was eager to have railroads and bridges. But Congress would not help him.
Still, much was done in this direction. Several canals were cut; railroads began to be built, and the rivers were covered with steamboats.
Manufacturers also began to flourish. For during the 1812 war it had been very difficult to get manufactured goods from foreign countries. So Americans had begun to make these things for themselves.
And after the war was over, they went on manufacturing them. At length people began to be proud of using only American made things. And when Adams was inaugurated everything he wore had been manufactured in the States.
The factories were for the most part in the North, and soon the Northerners began to clamour for duties on imported goods. They wanted to keep out foreign goods, or at least make them so dear that it would pay people to buy American made goods.
But the people in the South who did not manufacture things themselves wanted the duties to be kept low. However the manufacturers won the day, and twice during Adams' presidency bills were passed, by which the tariff was made higher. The second bill made the duties so high that many people were very angry and called it the "tariff of abominations." In the South, indeed many people were so angry that they swore never to buy anything from the North until the tariff was made lower. Thus once again North and South were pulling different ways.
Adams would willingly have been President for a second term. But in spite of his honesty and his upright dealings no one liked him. So he was not re-elected.
When he ceased to be President, however, he did not cease to take an interest in politics, and for many years after he was a member of Congress, where he did good service to his country.


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The Doonbeg Golf Club course is the product of the creative genius of Greg Norman augmented by the experienced golf design team of Kiawah Development Partners. It is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most breathtaking links courses on Earth. Doonbeg Golf Club plays along 1.5 miles of majestic dunes guarding Doonbeg's spectacular beachfront. The ocean is visible from the green, fairway, or tee of 16 of the 18 holes.
The par 72 layout features a single loop of nine holes out and nine back.
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We spent the entire day yesterday {read: 6+ hours} at the Philadelphia Flower Show (and yes, I *did* in fact paint my nails to look like little butterfly wings for the occasion!). It was a wonderful date, as usual, and we took tons and tons of photos. Here's just a glimpse of what we saw! Continue reading 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show Recap!
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Project: Yo-Yo Flowers
Today's project is a very versatile one! You can make yo-yo flowers out of any type of fabric, in any size, and use them for any project you can dream up! They are the perfect embellishment and a really great beginner project for a new crafter. Continue reading Yo-Yo Flowers


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Braves Yanmar UTV Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win a Yanmar UTV and experience thrilling off-road adventures! There will be 5 winners!
Braves Yanmar UTV Giveaway is open only to legal residents of the United States (including its commonwealths, territories, and possessions) (the "Eligible Territory") who are eighteen (18) years of age (except in the case of residents of jurisdictions where the legal age of majority is greater than eighteen (18) years, such legal age of majority) or older at the time of entry.
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I have a friend who is Kyle Flood's neighbor. Yes, Kyle Flood is a neighbor to someone. He is a father, a husband, a son, a brother....a neighbor.
Kyle Flood is a person. A human being. Someone who has feelings, someone who is....human.
I write this because a lot of us - including me - are looking for him to lose his job. And that's something no one should do lightly.
Because he is, like all of us, human, with human weaknesses and frailties.
And I write this not as a defense or apology of Kyle Flood. Rather. I write it as a reminder of who we are and what we're doing.
Like most of us here - both contributor and reader - I have given up on Flood. It took a while, it took a lot. But I am not supporting his continued employment at Rutgers. He needs to go, a clean start needs to be made with the football program. But I used the term employment. Granted, a unique and very-well compensated employment, but we are, nonetheless, calling for a guy to lose his job.
I think in today's world, society has become very quick on the trigger finger to fire people. A person makes a mistake and the cry goes up "He should lose his job over that", regardless of the severity of the action. And for a good while, there were some who wanted Flood out while a good number of us clung to hope that it would be alright in the end. I don't think the knee-jerk reaction of calling for dismissal applies here.
But if Flood is fired, he won't be on the streets, destitute. His family will not be without food or shelter. But his kids will still hear from their friends that their dad got canned, because their friends will hear it from their parents. He will be, to a degree, a persona non grata in a lot of circles. He and his family will have some issues with friends and family. Let's not forget that.
I am producing the coaching bracketology (which restarts with the Round of 16 tomorrow morning), and it's an interesting and humorous way to discuss the coaching situation at Rutgers. It's entertaining and, for me, it was an exercise in creative writing. And that's all well and good on the blogosphere. But in the real world, this probably isn't very entertaining or fun for Flood's wife and kids. And for that, I do have some guilt. For that, I do have some sorrow.
Rutgers wrestling coach Scott Goodale follows me on Twitter. I'm a wrestling guy. And I guess he saw the tweet that accompanied one of the posts on Rutgers next football coach. And he tweeted:
@scarknight we have a coach
— Coach Scott Goodale (@CoachGoodale) November 6, 2015
And I was happy he did. I would expect nothing less from a fellow coach. I sincerely want my wrestling coach to support the football coach, who would support the softball coach, who would.... Well, you get the idea. I want coaches to be team players, to back each other up. And Kyle Flood has done that with his colleagues. He's a team player and, I'm guessing, a good colleague.
And we can add that to a father, a husband, a son, a brother....a neighbor. Kyle Flood is a colleague, perhaps of the highest order. And that is why it is so difficult, so painful to take the next step.
He is all the things I've stated and described in this essay. But the one thing he cannot be, at least anymore, is our football coach. Not any any longer.


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Jannis Dickow MD
Resident Physician, Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; Former Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Translational Interventional Electrophysiology Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MinnesotaAs a resident at the Department of Cardiology at the University Heart and Vascular Center in Hamburg, Dr. Jannis Dickow specializes in cardiac arrhythmia research. Already as a medical student and research assistant, Dr. Dickow has worked on projects focusing on the identification of individual risk factors in patients with complex arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia with and without structural heart disease, as well as imaging techniques, software tools, and strategies for arrhythmia substrate assessment in atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.
During his residency, Dr. Dickow enhanced his knowledge and research skills in cardiac electrophysiology and spent a year at the Mayo Translational Interventional Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. With fellowship funding from the German Heart Foundation, Dr. Dickow investigated alternative ablation methods such as non-invasive ablation of cardiac arrhythmias using proton irradiation and a novel saline-enhanced radiofrequency needle-tip ablation catheter for the treatment of refractory ventricular tachycardia.
To contribute to the continuous improvement of the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, Dr. Dickow has established a collaboration between the University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, to evaluate the generalizability of large prospective trials such as the Early Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation for Stroke Prevention Trial in routine practice.


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Despite the general understanding that spectator sport is a service-oriented product, sport brand equity research has overwhelmingly relied on models pertaining to physical goods and has been slow to acknowledge service marketing principles and the unique characteristics of team sport in understanding this topic. This article proposes a framework for the development of spectator-based brand equity by which the characteristics of spectator sports are recognized through organization, market, and experience-induced antecedents that contribute to spectator-based brand equity. It is suggested that the key components of brand equity for spectator sports consist of brand awareness and brand associations, and the result of these components is revealed in a set of consequences contributing to the value of a sport brand.
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The Word-of-Mouth Phenomenon: Its Presence and Impact in a Sport Setting
Megan B. Shreffler and Stephen D. Ross
Word-of-mouth (WOM) marketing has the potential to effectively contribute to revenue generation as sport organizations continue to create and implement marketing strategies to build and maintain relationships with consumers. While there has been a plethora of research on WOM marketing in the general business literature, the magnitude of the phenomenon must be examined separately in a sport setting because of the uniqueness of sport fans as consumers. This study examined the effect of the transference of personal experiences through WOM activity on brand associations, team identification, and the behavioral intentions of college basketball fans. Through a 4-stage data-collection approach in which both positive and negative messages were used, it was found that WOM activity has a significant impact on some of the measured constructs. The results of the study suggest that negative WOM has a greater impact on consumers than positive WOM, providing significant theoretical and managerial implications.
Advanced Psychological Strategies and Anxiety Responses in Sport
Sheldon Hanton, Ross Wadey, and Stephen D. Mellalieu
This study examined the use of four advanced psychological strategies (i.e., simulation training, cognitive restructuring, preperformance routines, and overlearning of skills) and subsequent competitive anxiety responses. Semistructured interviews were employed with eight highly elite athletes from a number of team and individual sports. Participants reported using each strategy to enable them to interpret their anxiety-response as facilitative to performance. Only cognitive restructuring and overlearning of skills were perceived by the participants to exert an influence over the intensity of cognitive symptoms experienced. The perceived causal mechanisms responsible for these effects included heightened attentional focus, increased effort and motivation, and perceived control over anxiety-related symptoms. These findings have implications for the practice of sport psychology with athletes debilitated by competitive anxiety in stressful situations.
Development of a Scale to Measure Team Brand Associations in Professional Sport
Stephen D. Ross, Jeffrey D. James, and Patrick Vargas
The Team Brand Association Scale (TBAS), which is intended to measure professional sport team brand associations, was developed through the use of a free-thought listing technique in combination with a confirmatory factor analysis procedure. Information was provided by individuals regarding their favorite sports team, and 11 dimensions underlying professional sport team brand associations were identified: nonplayer personnel, team success, team history, stadium community, team play characteristics, brand mark, commitment, organizational attributes, concessions, social interaction, and rivalry. Review of the TBAS psychometric properties indicated that eight dimensions had acceptable reliabilities (Cronbach's alpha scores ranging from .76-.90), as well as content validity (verified by a 3-member expert panel review), discriminant validity (based on correlations among latent constructs and their standard errors), concurrent validity (significant correlations with an external measure), and construct validity.
An Empirical Assessment of Spectator-Based Brand Equity
Stephen D. Ross, Keith C. Russell, and Hyejin Bang
Few studies in the branding literature have approached brand equity from the sport perspective, and even fewer studies focus on the construct from the consumer viewpoint. The purpose of the current research was to empirically test the spectator-based brand equity (SBBE) model. Using a sample from professional basketball consumers, the results of the study show that the 49-item, 13-construct model has a reasonable fit to the data. The study extends the understanding of sport brand equity from the consumer perspective by presenting empirical support for the model. Several managerial implications are offered as a result of the findings.
Coping With the Demands of Professional Practice: Sport Psychology Consultants' Perspectives
Brendan Cropley, Lee Baldock, Stephen D. Mellalieu, Rich Neil, Christopher Robert David Wagstaff, and Ross Wadey
This study aimed to gain an insight into the general coping strategies used by sport psychology consultants (SPCs) based in the UK, and an in-depth understanding of their development and impact. To achieve these aims a mixed-method approach was adopted by means of two linked studies. In study one, BASES accredited and/or BPS chartered SPCs (n = 29) completed the modified COPE inventory (Crocker & Graham, 1995) to gain a better understanding of the general coping strategies used by practitioners. In study two, follow-up interviews (n = 6) with participants sampled from study one were conducted to explore how the reported strategies were developed, the perceived impact of coping/not coping with stressors, and how future SPCs may be better prepared for the stressful nature of consultancy. Findings suggested that the participants had a statistically significant preference to using problem-focused coping strategies. Further, the interviews suggested that coping strategies were primarily developed through reflection on experiences in different contexts. The impacts of coping/not coping and the practical development implications raised are discussed.
Sport Sponsorship: The Relationship Between Team Loyalty, Sponsorship Awareness, Attitude Toward the Sponsor, and Purchase Intentions
Rui Biscaia, Abel Correia, Antonio Fernando Rosado, Stephen D. Ross, and João Maroco
Sponsorship studies have generally been focused on attitudinal measures of fan loyalty to understand the reactions to abstract sponsors. This study examines the relationships between both attitudinal and behavioral loyalty with sponsorship awareness, attitude toward two actual sponsors, and purchase intentions. Data were collected among fans of a professional soccer team, and the results of a structural equation model provide evidence that attitudinal loyalty impacts the attitude toward both sponsors and purchase intentions. Behavioral loyalty influences sponsorship awareness, and impacts differently the attitude and purchase intentions toward each sponsor. Sponsorship awareness influences significantly the attitude toward both sponsors, while the attitude toward the sponsor was the strongest predictor of purchase intentions. These findings highlight the importance of examining actual sponsors and suggest managerial implications, such as the need for sponsors to help attract fans to the stadium and to design additional activation strategies to improve sponsorship value.
Primary and Secondary Exercise Dependence in a Community-Based Sample of Road Race Runners
Brian Cook, Trisha M. Karr, Christie Zunker, James E. Mitchell, Ron Thompson, Roberta Sherman, Ross D. Crosby, Li Cao, Ann Erickson, and Stephen A. Wonderlich
The purpose of our study was to examine exercise dependence (EXD) in a large community-based sample of runners. The secondary purpose of this study was to examine differences in EXD symptoms between primary and secondary EXD. Our sample included 2660 runners recruited from a local road race (M age = 38.78 years, SD = 10.80; 66.39% women; 91.62% Caucasian) who completed all study measures online within 3 weeks of the race. In this study, EXD prevalence was lower than most previously reported rates (gamma = .248, p < .001) and individuals in the at-risk for EXD category participated in longer distance races, F(8,1) = 14.13, p = .01, partial eta squared = .05. Group differences were found for gender, F(1,1921) 8.08, p = .01, partial eta squared = .004, and primary or secondary group status, F(1,1921) 159.53, p = .01, partial eta squared = .077. Implications of primary and secondary EXD differences and future research are discussed.


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When it comes to over-dimensional trucking, the choice of a suitable vehicle is crucial. It largely depends on the type, dimensions, and weight of the freight. However, you cannot decide anything if you do not have the basic information about the trucks used by trucking companies in Canada or elsewhere. For example, a step-deck and a flatbed trailer are widely used in over-dimensional trucking. Here are some key differences between the two trucks to help you decide which one is best for you.
What Is The Step Deck Trailer?
The alternative names for the step-deck trailer are the drop deck and lowboy trailer. You may opt for this type of trailer if the load you are transporting exceeds a certain height. There are some laws in place if you want to transport freight on a step-deck trailer. If your freight is taller than the legal limits, you will not be allowed to use the step-deck trailer.
As the name indicates, the step-deck trailer has a double deck with a stepper. Although not all of them come with a step, some models also present a ramp. The ramp allows much easier loading as compared to the stepper. Other sub-types are:
- Fixed-neck
- Removable Gooseneck
- Gooseneck
These options allow different levels of the convenience of loading and unloading the goods. Trucking companies in Ontario essentially have step-deck trailers because of their frequent use in heavy hauling. You can also find a professional trucking company in your area.
Types of Freight transported through step deck trailer
Step-deck trailers are essentially used in over-dimensional trucking. However, you have to check the local rules and regulations of the host state for a specific cargo. The general rule of thumb is, a load less than 13.6feet to 14feet can be transported on a step-deck trailer. You do not even need to have a permit for a cargo that falls under these dimensional limits. The limitations are in place to ensure the safety of goods and driver's life.
The most commonly transported equipment on a step-deck trailer include:
- Excavators
- Machinery
- Building materials
- Agricultural equipment
- Tractors
Double drop deck trailers
Since the industrial machinery may be extra-heavy, we need to have even stronger trailers. For that purpose, trucking companies in Canada prefer double-drop deck trailers. You can ask the service providers in your area if they have a double-drop deck trailer to fulfill your heavy hauling needs. It has two decks instead of one attached on the front and backside of the trailer. The rear deck is placed on a lower level and is usually called the "Well."
Unlike the single-step deck trailer, this type of trailer can carry heavier and even taller cargo. If you do not need both decks, your driver can simply flip the axle, and you are good to go. However, you need to abide by local laws when it comes to the number of axles, depending upon the weight of goods. You may not need additional permits if you opt for the double-step deck trailer with extra axles. Your heavy hauling company will take care of these permits and regulations, but you still need to understand the process.
What Is Flatbed Trailer?
A flatbed trailer is one without a roof and sides. This type of trailer makes the best choice if your freight is of standard size and weight. According to the local legal requirements, you may opt for extra axles that can be attached if needed for heavier freight. In fact, when you add extra axles, it is just similar to the step deck and drops deck trailers. A flatbed trailer can carry goods up to a maximum of 8.6 feet. Trucking companies in Ontario often have the following sub-types of the flatbed trailer:
- Curtain sided walls
- Multilevel decks (drop deck)
- Extendable deck
Types of freight transported
The trailer is best suitable for standard-size heavy hauling but not for very tall cargo. Since it has limited loading and unloading options, you may use it to transport the following freight.
- Construction materials and machinery
- Raw materials
- Heating and cooling machines
- Lumber
- Vehicles
- Formed concrete
Step deck or Flatbed trailer; which one to choose?
The primary thing to consider before you make a decision is the dimensions and weight of the freight. Generally speaking, a flatbed trailer will serve the purpose if you have a standard cargo. But if the height is more than 8.6 feet, you must go for a step-deck trailer. Once you are clear about your cargo's dimensions, nature, and weight, it will be easier for you to decide between a flatbed or a step-deck trailer. You can also ask your over-dimensional trucking company to assist you in this regard.
Over-dimensional trucking has become an essential component of many industries. If you want safe, affordable, and efficient freight transportation, you must choose a professional trucking company in Canada or wherever you live. The two most famous types of trailers used in heavy hauling are step-deck and flatbed trailers. The choice of the trailer will depend upon the size, type, and weight of your freight.


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About This Project
Despite the abundant research on identity development, we still do not know much about the process, or how identity develops. The Identity Control theory (ICT) is a new promising model that provides insights on the micro-processes of identity development. However, only a handful of studies applied this theory. This small-scale qualitative study is the first attempt to use ICT to explore the processes of racial and ethnic identity development.
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Join The DiscussionWhat is the context of this research?
Most research has focused more generally on assessing college students' identity statuses, development trajectories, and how individual's sense of identity is associated with various outcome variables. There is little research about the process of racial and ethnic identity development.
The ICT has been used to study the identity micro-processes of several different identity domains, such as career identity, moral identity, and individual's self-concept. It suggests the identity process operates as a self-regulating control system that works to reduce the discrepancies between the meanings held in one's identity standard and the meanings perceived in a situation. It has not been used to study racial and ethnic identity development.
What is the significance of this project?
Previous research have explored "critical" experiences that contributed to college students' racial and ethnic identity. However, it remains unclear what made the incident "critical" and how the identity process plays out in those incidents. The findings of this study will provide insights on the identity process within the individual and more clues about how specific actors or experiences contribute to individuals' racial and ethnic identity. Results from this study also can extend the theory substantively by providing empirical knowledge and evidence for future applications of ICT and forming the basis for a follow-up investigation exploring how individuals' racial and ethnic identity changes on a daily basis as they interact with others.
What are the goals of the project?
This qualitative study is a first attempt to apply ICT to study racial and ethnic identity development. Using a narrative interview protocol, I will ask participants to recall and share at least 3 experiences that they think were critical to their racial and ethnic identity. 20 individuals and 3 experiences from each individual will give me enough data for achieving saturation.
The theory suggests that different domains of identities operate similarly. It is hypothesized that racial and ethnic identity will follow the control system that ICT suggested. I will use a hybrid combination of inductive and deductive coding. Inductive coding is used to explore the data; deductive coding will be used to "test" the hypothesis.
The proceeds from this crowdfunding effort go toward payments to students of color for their participation. The current goal of $335 is in its minimal form (covering the payment for 20 participants and other crowdfunding fees). Your $15 can cover one 1-hour interview with one student
I would love to interview more students to increase its validity and also have some funding to cover transcription cost. With the time constraints, I will use an online transcription service to transcribe all interviews ($265 is the expense for transcribing all interviews).
A larger sample size will allow me to interview enough individuals to get sufficient data for saturation. This qualitative study is the foundation of a bigger quantitative study. I will calculate the probability of one experience identity disturbance, defense and change (main components of ICT) and use them to calculate the sample size needed for the quantitative confirmatory study.
Thanks in advance for your support!
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We will recruit and interview 20 participants in February. We plan to complete data analysis by May. We intend to share results in August. All parts of the project will take place in 2019.
Data analysis consists of both inductive and deductive coding. I will take an inductive approach to explore the data, and look for patterns in the data using thematic analysis. Then, deductive coding consists of formulating a coding scheme based on the literature on ICT.
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Hi, my name is Pauline Ho, a second year PhD student in the Human Development area of the Educational Psychology department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My research focuses on understanding the process of achieving a coherent sense of identity among college students of color. In addition to research, I have a variety of experiences working with students, including peer mentoring, scholarship advising, and academic tutoring.
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The many factors in the crash that killed 16-year-old Lauren Sausville on Dec. 3 came together in a split second, on a curve that would claim her life.
Hurrying to catch up to a friend on Colchester Road in Fairfax County that night, police say, her vehicle's excessive speed, the darkness, the beer she'd had, her inexperience as a driver increased the odds of a crash. And then there was the 1999 Ford Explorer she drove, a sport-utility vehicle that her stepmother, Debbie Sausville, called "too much car" for a 5-foot-4 high school junior who weighed barely 100 pounds.
Missing the curve, Sausville rode up the embankment on the right. At that moment, crash investigators say, an experienced driver might still have maintained control. But Sausville had had her license only three weeks. She swerved, and the SUV flipped onto the driver's side and slid, in a hail of sparks, into her friend's waiting car.
The friend escaped with minor injuries. Sausville, pushed by her vehicle's crumpling roof into the back seat, died instantly.
"You make a hard steering input, and that's what SUVs do," said Sgt. Pat Wimberly, who heads the Fairfax County police crash reconstruction unit. "They require an extra level of experience and maturity to operate."
Sausville, like most new drivers, "didn't have that," he said.
Higher risk for inexperienced
Forty-nine people ages 15 to 20 died in SUV and pickup truck accidents in Maryland, Virginia and the District last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The problem, researchers say, is that SUVs have a higher center of gravity and are harder to control in an emergency, which makes inexperienced teenage drivers more vulnerable.
Recent safety improvements to SUVs, a federal study found, are less likely to protect teenage drivers; like Sausville, they often drive older-model SUVs.
"Because there's a good likelihood that a teen driver could be involved in a crash, parents would be well advised to select a vehicle that has the best safety record," said Rae Tyson, spokesman for the traffic safety group, which did the study.
Vehicles with poor rollover ratings, he said, "do not fall into that category."
Eron Shosteck of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a trade association of nine car and light-truck manufacturers that represents the industry on safety issues, stressed that "the industry has always said that all drivers must realize SUVs handle differently than passenger cars. There is extensive information in all SUV owner's manuals about the need to drive these vehicles in different ways."
Teen SUV crashes, he said, "go back to driver behavior. That's playing a very big role."
Rollovers especially dangerous
Rollovers accounted for 3 percent of U.S. crashes in 2002 but nearly 33 percent of driving deaths, according to the traffic safety administration.
On Oct. 17, Laura Lynam, 17, was headed to a high school crew meet in Occoquan, a passenger in a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The vehicle's driver, a 17-year-old, swerved while she tried to change lanes. Police said the vehicle, carrying seven teenagers, rolled several times and landed on its passenger side.
The other six girls suffered minor injuries. Lynam, in the front passenger seat, died.
"If Laura were in a car, I don't think this would have happened," said her father, Terence, of Alexandria. He said his daughter, a student at T.C. Williams High School, drove a 1992 Honda Civic "that couldn't go that fast, and you couldn't get seven kids into it."
The driver on the day of the accident, he said, normally drove a Toyota Corolla. But her parents were out of town, and she took the Escalade. She was charged with reckless driving and traveling with too many passengers. Virginia law prohibits drivers 17 and younger from carrying more than one passenger.
In the weeks since the crash, Lynam has scrolled through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Web site, www.safercar.gov, where the agency's rollover rankings give 2002 Escalade models two and three stars, meaning they have a 20 to 40 percent chance of rolling over in a crash.
Auto industry defends SUV designs
In January 2003, NHTSA Administrator Jeffrey W. Runge, a former emergency room physician, raised a furor among automakers when he told an industry gathering in Detroit that he wouldn't buy his child "a two-star rollover vehicle if it was the last one on earth." Runge, through a spokeswoman, declined to comment last week.
Shosteck, of the auto trade group, said, "We're now on the third generation of SUVs, [which] are wider and lower to the ground, with bumper heights that match up better with passenger cars. "But no technology is going to replace a safe, responsible and belted driver."
In one of this school year's first teen driving fatalities involving an SUV in the Washington area, Kevin Anthony Nelson, 18, of Temple Hills was driving his 2001 Nissan Pathfinder on Allentown Road in Fort Washington on Aug. 23 when he collided with a car making a turn, police said. Like nearly three-quarters of people killed in rollover crashes, Nelson was not wearing a seat belt. The Pathfinder flipped, and Nelson was killed, according to investigators. Prince George's police said the investigation is continuing.
Sarkis George Nazarian Jr., 16, of Potomac died Nov. 13 on Travilah Road in Montgomery County when he lost control of his 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, ran off the road in the rain and hit a tree. Nazarian, who was known as Sako, was not wearing a seat belt, police said, was speeding and had alcohol in his system.
New technology may reduce rollovers
Julie Rochman, senior vice president of public affairs for the American Insurance Association, said young drivers are attracted to SUVs. But, she said, "what the teenager wants to drive is not necessarily the best vehicle for them to drive. You want something that's going to be forgiving."
In a study done by the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute, researchers found that a loss of driver control — common in teen accidents — was the leading cause of SUV rollovers.
The study was funded by a maker of electronic stability control devices, which sense a loss of control and automatically stabilize the vehicle. The study found that the devices could help stop "as many as half" of rollovers, said John Woodrooffe, head of the Transportation Safety Analysis Division at the institute.
"But if [young drivers] are going to the used-car lot for SUVs," Woodrooffe said, "they're not going to get the benefit."
Staff researcher Bobbye Pratt contributed to this report.


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With a brand-new badge up for grabs, the Scouts set out to learn where their food comes from. Molly wants a garden of her own, so she gives her seeds plenty of sunlight, water, and . . . conversation? And while she waits for her veggies to sprout, a trip to a local farm turns out to be a lot funnier—and muddier—than any of the Scouts expected.
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