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Forming what could possibly be an HS ( head and shoulders pattern) on the H4 chart, the EUSTX50 has bounced handsomely off the neckline. I'm expecting an LH before the 2860 level, which if the price action looks to weaken up there, I'll look to short for a move back down to 2772 and possibly a much larger move lower towards 2718.
2nd Target at 2718 hit (which was also the low print for the day today), so a nicely profitable trade. Will look to re-short on corrective pullbacks towards 2763, looking for a much larger move lower
Well as suspected, the EUSTX50 went right into my resistance zone, then has sold off heavily, hitting first TP. Am suspecting if 2765 breaks, then a much larger reversal is in the cards to potentially 2545. Will update end of day.
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Wow. Nice trade there Chris. I Missed this trade badly.
Seen some of your previous analysis also worked in the similar direction. Cheers
Seen some of your previous analysis also worked in the similar direction. Cheers
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Thanks mate - yes, was a good trade, but there will be others.


text: A box set of Hitchcock films from the second half of his career. 'Vertigo' (1958) is a classic Hitchcock study in obsession. After his fear of heights indirectly causes the death of a colleague, San Francisco cop Scottie (James Stewart) retires. He is subsequently hired by magnate Gavin Elster to follow his wife, Madeleine (Kim Novak), as Elster says he fears for her life. Scottie becomes bewitched by Madeleine, falling in love with her after saving her from a suicide attempt. Then, when Scottie's vertigo prevents him saving Madeleine from a second attempt to kill herself, he becomes obsessed with recreating the dead woman's image. In 'The Birds' (1963) spoiled socialite Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) pursues lawyer Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) to his Bodega Bay home after they meet in a bird shop. Melanie sails across the bay to deliver the gift of a lovebird to Mitch's young sister, only to be attacked by a gull on her way back. Soon random attacks on humans are taking place all over Bodega, as birds of all varieties mass in their thousands overhead. Not for those easily perturbed by our feathered friends. In 'Marnie' (1964) kleptomaniac Marnie Edgar (Hedren again), who moves from job to job and has a pathological fear of the colour red, is caught stealing by latest employer, Mark Rutland (Sean Connery). Instead of turning her over to the police, Mark forces Marnie to marry him, convinced that he can get to the bottom of her psychosis. The cold war thriller, 'Torn Curtain' (1966), sees famous nuclear physicist Michael Armstrong (Paul Newman) defect to East Germany with the intention of acquiring a secret formula from enemy scientist Gustav Lindt (Ludwig Donath). However, Armstong's mission is placed in peril when he is followed by his assistant and fiancée, Sarah Sherman (Julie Andrews). In 'Topaz' (1969) CIA agent Michael Nordstrom (John Forsythe) learns from a Soviet defector that Russia has become embroiled in the Cuban missile crisis via a NATO spy codenamed Topaz. Enlisting the help of French agent Andre Devereaux (Frederick Stafford), Nordstrom attempts to discover the link, but his actions have disastrous international consequences. 'Frenzy' (1972), Hitchcock's first British film since his 1950 'Stage Fright', stars Barry Foster as market trader Robert Rusk, a psychopathic killer who strangles women with ties. Suspicion falls, however, on the innocent Richard Blaney (Jon Finch), after Rusk kills Blaney's ex-wife Brenda (Barbara Leigh-Hunt) and his current girlfriend (Anna Massey). Set-pieces include Rusk's desperate attempt to prise an incriminating tie-pin out of one of his victim's hands (now rigid with rigor mortis) and a leisurely tracking shot up a flight of stairs to alight upon a grisly murder in progress. 'Family Plot' (1976) was Hitchcock's 54th and final film. Fake medium Blanche (Barbara Harris) and her boyfriend Lumley (Bruce Dern) are attempting to scam the elderly Miss Rainbird (Cathleen Nesbitt) by discovering the long-lost heir to her family fortune. Meanwhile, sinister jeweller Arthur Adamson (William Devane) plots a kidnapping scheme with his girlfriend, Fran (Karen Black). Although no link is immediately discernible between the activities of the two couples, their paths eventually cross in the most unexpected of ways.


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Toxic Relationships: Knowing When To Let Go
Let me get real with you...
This is probably the most personal post I've done to date. I was once in a relationship with a guy, let's call him shitface :). Shitface seemed like the right choice for me when I met him. He was so attentive, he would engage in long conversations with me, he would talk about the future, he seemed to have a plan for the future, he was hurt before just like I was and we both liked the same kind of music. I was in my 20s when I met Mr Shitface. I was still in college and had no idea what I really wanted to do in life but for one thing, I was certain, I found a really good guy and I was going to hang on to him.
Couple months in the texts from the others girls would happen. He would always have a good "excuse" for the texts and since I couldn't actually see the text, I believed him. I would always dream about him cheating even when that was the furthest thing from my mind. As time passed his true colours started to show. The first time I found out he cheated, I tried to make an excuse for him and I forgave him, started to blame myself, cried for days... dumb right...
Let me give you a scenario.
*Phone notification goes off*
Sue: Who is that ?
Shitface: My coworker.
Sue: Coworker has a name?
Shitface: Yeah, (says name)
Sue: So what y'all talking about ?
Shitface: Work.
Sue: Let me see.
Shitface: *throws phone on the ground and the screen breaks*
Did he stop cheating? Nah! He continued to be a thot and cheating became his middle name. Whenever I wanted to go out with my friends he would call me to either stop me from getting ready or send me messages while I was out to make me feel guilty about going out. Eventually, I started to believe I was the problem and my confidence was nowhere to be found. I never told my friends because I was afraid of what they would say. When I tried to leave the situation he would know exactly what to say to get me to stay. I didn't want to start over and he made me feel I didn't deserve better. I started to find ways to cope with the situation but it just didn't feel right.
Although this story happened a long time ago, I think about it often. I remember what I went through and what I know I will NO longer accept in a relationship.
Here's how you can tell you are in a toxic relationship:
1. Every aspect of your life is under your partner's control.
2. Your partner makes it clear that they need you for everything.
3. You are slowly being encouraged to be away from your friends and family to spend all the time with them.
4. Your partner is jealous of any success or even get angry when you have a good time with someone else.
5. You find yourself letting your partner have their way all the time to avoid an argument.
6. Your partner is only nice in public but aggressive behind close do
If you can identify with more than 2 of the situations i have mentioned above,you are in a toxic relationship and you should do everything in your power to get out of it. Don't beat yourself up, stop telling yourself you're the problem. Stop staying with toxic people. Put your focus, time and energy into surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, support you and help you grow. Be happy, be wise.
Remember we teach others how to love us by the way we love ourselves.
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The English Word Panic Traces Its Roots Back To?
Answer: The Greek God of Nature
The English word "panic", a state of extreme fear that renders one unable to think or act rationally, entered into the English language during the early 1600s via the French word "panique" (which shares the same definition).
In turn, French gained the word by borrowing the Greek word "panikon" which literally means "pertaining to Pan". Pan, the Greek god who presided over nature, wilderness, as well as shepherds and their flocks, was considered responsible for the mysterious and unidentifiable sounds one hears while out in the wild. As such, that rustle or animal cry that sends your heart racing and you in turn running through the forest in fear is "of Pan" and the source of your panic.


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What You Really Need To Know About Brazilian Butt Lifts
The Brazilian butt lift procedure is an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery that aims to add volume and shape to the patient's behind. Many women want to achieve the classic hourglass shape, so they're turning to the infamous Brazilian Butt Lift to help achieve their ideal body. Unfortunately, there are numerous misconceptions about this procedure - So, what is a Brazilian Butt Lift and what do you need to know before moving forward with your decision?
Part of why the Brazilian butt lift is so popular is because it is an easy procedure that only requires small incisions and reveals very effective results. The objective behind the butt lift is to add volume, contour, and perkiness to a patient's buttocks. This is accomplished either through fat transfer or implants. Oftentimes a surgeon will liposuction unwanted fat from other areas of the body, purify the fat, and then insert it into the buttock.
Let's examine the two different techniques:
Fat Transfer: As discussed, this procedure utilizes unwanted fat from other parts of the body and inserts it into the buttock in order to add volume and contour. This is often the preferred method because the overall results are better due to the removal of excess fat from other areas in conjunction with the increased volume in the buttocks. Commonly targeted areas for the fat transfer are the hips, abdomen, and back.
Butt Implants: The upside of butt implants is that they are largely customizable to a patient's unique, individual needs. They come in a variety of shapes sizes, and materials. Silicon implants are more popular because they provide a more natural look and feel. After the implant is placed, the buttock is typically rounder and fuller than before.
Who Is A Candidate For Brazilian Butt Lift?
If you feel insecure about your buttocks or wish to have a curvier shape and a perkier butt, then this may be the perfect procedure for you. It is also important to be at a stable weight as weight fluctuations can impact the results. Plastic surgery is a very personal decision, so it's highly important that you do not rush into this decision. If a patient has made the decision for themselves, then he/she should speak to a qualified plastic surgeon and learn more about the procedure. It is important to have realistic expectations for any procedure and to have all of the pertinent knowledge regarding risks and benefits.
How Long Is Recovery For A Brazilian Butt Lift?
Patients can typically return to work around two or three weeks following their procedure. It is perfectly normal to feel soreness, pain, or swelling in the buttocks after a Brazilian butt lift. Typically, a patient is made to wear a compression garment immediately following the procedure. This garment helps to reduce swelling at the incision location and liposuctioned areas. Some patients experience discomfort sitting or laying down for a time following the procedure; these patients are encouraged to find positions that do not place excess pressure on their backside. As with any surgical procedure, it is of the utmost importance to follow all of your physician's orders and to keep the lines of communication open between doctor and patient.
If you live in the Orlando area and think the Brazilian Butt Lift is the right procedure for you, then you can visit HZ Plastic Surgery and speak with Dr. Z for more information. Schedule your consultation with our lead plastic surgeon, Dr. Z. Dr. Z is a highly trained and experienced cosmetic surgeon who can help you find the perfect procedure for your individual needs.


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That massive uncertainty caused investors to seek relative security in German Bunds, causing yields to plunge to record lows at the same time as yields on peripheral bonds widened.
In November 2011, the spread of two-year Italian BTPs over equivalent Bunds was 500bp, tenfold higher than where it stood in more peaceable times. As the single currency's largest member, Germany had been urged by more southerly members to use its financial stability to help prop up the area as a whole. The country gradually accepted its role as the euro's bulwark but has still been reluctant to endanger its own creditworthiness.
The principal point of tension came from Germany's insistence initially that it could not back the provision of support from stronger core countries such as itself without weaker eurozone members also playing their part and agreeing to the conditions of such assistance.
This core disagreement was only really resolved in July 2012, when Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, said he would do whatever it took to save the euro without spelling out exactly what measures would be deployed.
Recognising the ECB as a de facto lender of last resort – something the Bundesbank was reluctant to allow earlier in the crisis – in effect allowed confidence to return. However, by then other austerity policies were already in place alongside a swathe of financial regulatory reforms.
Mostly notably, these have included formation of the €500bn European Stability Mechanism, with Germany as its largest shareholder, and the banking union, involving single supervisory and resolution mechanisms for all the eurozone's banks.
"Germany's role is now much more forward-looking as opposed to one that requires addressing immediate issues," said Klaus Deutsch, senior economist with Deutsche Bank.
Exit centre stage
"Germany has moved from being at the centre of designing programmes of economic support and structural reform, to playing a key part in strengthening areas like banking supervision, for example, and providing the institutional support needed to create mechanisms that would enable the smooth resolution of bank insolvencies," said Deutsch.
Even in this respect, Germany has moulded the reforms to suit its banks' own situation. Banking union was originally also meant to include a single deposit guarantee scheme across the eurozone but Germany's smaller savings banks, which have their own such scheme, balked at this.
Eventually the scheme was shelved and a smaller resolution fund set up. In addition, the ECB, again on Germany's insistence, is now only to have direct responsibility for the largest 130 institutions across Europe, with national supervisors, such as BaFin, retaining control of smaller lenders.
While there are still a host of issues that countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy need to tackle, it is clear that the pressure that existed in Europe at the height of the crisis has diminished greatly. The yields on those sovereign bonds have narrowed noticeably to below 5% as Germany's have normalised. Italy's 10-year spread over Germany is now 150bp.
"There's less need today for European summits and for the rapid negotiation of funding packages that we saw through the worst of crisis," said Holger Sandte, chief European analyst at Nordea.
"Germany – and Angela Merkel – no longer need to sit at the table and cite the conditions countries need to meet if they want the cash. And although German politicians still insist reforms must go on, the decisiveness with which countries are dealing with their problems is encouraging."
Germany has also appeared keener than eurozone colleagues in raising the possibility of renegotiating treaties to clarify the position of non-eurozone members, principally the UK, in the EU, post these crisis-inspired eurozone reforms. Assuch Germany has becomeless of a dominant forceand more of a figure standing in the middle.
Domestic focus
Some economists say Germany can now afford to focus on issues within its own borders. For example, there are fears of a housing market bubble that could put domestic banks at risk. Many are still weakened from the aftermath of the financial crisis. Others are more positive.
"Germany has been the least affected by the European crisis. The fact that we have the lowest level of unemployment since unification is a testament that something has gone tremendously right," said Anatoli Annenkov, senior European economist at Societe Generale.
"Upcoming demographic challenges make it difficult for Germany to rest on its laurels – even in Germany, progress with economic reform will need to continue, targeting the service and energy sectors while boosting labour supply"
Germany had an important role to play in securing the recovery across the eurozone, said Thomas Harjes, senior European economist at Barclays, particularly through the "bottom-up" implementation of the financial reforms mentioned above.
Harjes also said that Germany's experience in turning round its economy from 2000 through a series of structural reforms to its labour market would also be vital. "Since more flexibility was introduced in Germany, the unemployment rate has fallen significantly," he said.
All is not plain sailing however, with Germany facing an ageing population and relatively high energy prices, two issues that took a back seat during the crisis.
"Upcoming demographic challenges make it difficult for Germany to rest on its laurels – even in Germany, progress with economic reform will need to continue, targeting the service and energy sectors while boosting labour supply," Annenkov said.
But recent measures to extend pension benefits for public sector workers from July 1 and introduce a minimum wage have met with sharp criticism from the private sector and other quarters.
"The two major governing parties are not able to come to any agreement on a substantial programme of economic reform and instead, they came to a consensus on these two measures," Deutsch said.
"There are, of course, plenty of opportunities in the next three years to focus on areas that would improve the economy in the long term but as of now, we don't see any consensus between the parties, so basically, there's no agreement on long-term reforms that would benefit Germany."
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Peer Review 04/16/2018
Writer: Samrawit Chernet
Paper title: Should developed countries pay for global warming?
Evaluator: Ester Hunda
Checklist of Basics:
So far, the length of the paper is 1,659 words.
1. Is there a title? What is it? Does the title fit the essay? Why or Why not? Suggestions?
There is a title which also consists to be the same as the research question: "Should developed countries pay for global warming?"
I think it fits the essay perfectly because this is what the whole paper is about.
2. Does the introduction grab the reader's attention? Why or Why not? Suggestions?
I think the introduction is good enough to grab reader's attention as it starts by pointing out the poor conditions in which developing countries live and that make us reflect and question ourselves what would be the best solution to help them in terms of global warming.
3. What is the author's thesis (the main idea of the whole paper)? Underline it if the paper is printed out (write it down if you're reading from a blog). Does the paper support the thesis? Explain where it strays.
The thesis statement is introduced in the first paragraph:
"Developed countries should pay for global warming because they profoundly contributed for the climate change which is a cause for bio-diversity damages, significant health issues on people in both developed and developing nations, finally because they should step in and take responsibility to save the environment from further losses." It starts by stating the author's attitude towards the issue and includes the three main reasons why developed countries should pay for global warming. The paper supports the thesis with 4 body paragraphs and there is still work in progress.
4. Is the draft effectively organized? Each paragraph should focus on explaining ONE and only one topic sentence. Could it be organized differently? Draw lines on the draft to move around sentences/paragraphs if need be.
The draft is effectively organized. There is 6 paragraphs so far and each paragraph is focus only on one topic sentence.
5. Are all of the sources from the references being integrated into the paper?
I believe there is 4 sources included in the paper so far and they all follow the ICE method.
6. Are the paragraphs unified? Are there clear topic sentences? Does every sentence in the paragraph support the topic sentence?
The paragraphs are clearly organized and each paragraph supports one main idea which makes it easier for the reader to better understand it.
7. Are there clear, effective transitions? Mark paragraphs that don't make sense or suggest transition words.
There is clear transitions between paragraphs but they become a little bit repetitive. Instead of "the third reason", "the fourth reason" etc, I would probably suggest, "In addition to", "Furthermore", "Also" etc..
8. If there is a conclusion: Is the conclusion effective? Does it adequately conclude the essay? Make sure it's not introducing new information. Suggestions?
There is no conclusion yet.
9. Where would the paper benefit from additional support and examples? Write on the draft where additional information is needed. What do you need to know?
I think the draft has enough information. What I was looking for in the paper was the counterargument but that is still a work in progress.
10. What are the strengths of the paper? What about the paper works well? Be specific.
There is a good research questions and there is plenty of information and sources the writer has integrated together.
11. Make two specific suggestions for the next draft.
I would suggest Sam to reduce a little bit the amount of stastical data in the paper and give some more personal opinion.
Peer Review 4/11/2018
Connected, Alone...
Within the last few decades loneliness has become an increasingly common occurrence, and is something which seems to have been driven largely by recent technological advancements. As a result of these advancements, the average person is exposed to an increasingly large number of people each day. But unlike in the past where these contacts would occur face to face, in today's society, most of this contact occurs via a television screen, a computer monitor or a cell phone. People have prioritized communication technology as something they can't live without, or else they will be disconnected from life and the world. But is technology actually connecting people to the real world? - Or does it make them more alone?...
Humans are genetically designed to gain satisfaction from meaningful relationships with real people, and as a result, receive many benefits from doing so. For example, babies who are handled frequently when they are young grow bigger, have better muscle development and are generally healthier than babies who receive little or no physical contact. Another example can be found with people who have lots of friends in their life. These people are much more likely to be happier, healthier and live longer than lonely people. Whatever the reasons may be for these mental and physical benefits, the fact remains that there is something about real human interaction that completes us, as without it, our body and life slowly starts to break down.
Looking at any public setting in today's world, there is a 90% chance to see everyone with their heads down doing something on their cell phones, tablets, laptops, or whatever new technology is on that rise. People are getting to the point where they don't "know" people anymore, they just "know of" them from social media. (Holston, 2016) Although technology has made global communication possible, it has also affected human interaction, personal and social relationships, communication skills by leading people towards loneliness, frustration and then depression. Surprisingly, those who report feeling most alone is the least expected category, young people under 35 who are the most prolific social networkers of all. (Warrell, 2012)
To begin with, a good example of how technology affects human interaction can be found with the average family. Whereas in the past a family would sit down, eat dinner together and talk, nowadays, it's far more common to sit down in front of the TV and eat without talking. In some families they don't even sit together, as the ready instant meal means that they can eat whenever and wherever they want. Unfortunately, this self-imposed isolation is not confined solely to dinner time, as after dinner, each family member will go their separate ways. Usually, returning back to TV, going on the Internet, playing a computer game, listening to their iPod or chatting on their cellular phone. The result of this technological bubble is that people are having less face to face communication, and more indirect communication via intermediaries such as computer screens or telephones.
Despite the fact that technology now allows a person to communicate with lots of people all over the world, in reality, no matter how many "friends" people have on social networks like "Facebook", they still result in the same thing; a technological bubble which keeps them isolated from real human contact and real human interaction. As Sherri Turkle, author of Alone Together wrote: "Until people learn how to be okay with solitude, they are not going to be able to connect deeply with others" (Turkle, 2011), because these virtual friends cannot adequately satisfy their needs, wants and desires in the long-term. The reason for this lack of satisfaction is because most people use technology as a means of distracting themselves from their feelings. That makes them feel good in the short-term, but eventually, the distractor leads to frustration because it is not satisfying that person's real needs. For example, suppose that someone is feeling lonely, but rather than listening to this feeling they distract themselves from their loneliness by chatting online and participating in various forums. For the time being, this person may think that their needs are being satisfied, as chatting with their Internet friends takes away the feeling of loneliness which they once had. Given enough time, however, this person will become increasingly more frustrated because no matter how much they chat online; they can never seem to fulfill one of their most basic needs; a real relationship with real human contact and interaction. The longer they ignore their feeling of loneliness the more painful it will become, and the greater their desire will be to use the distractor (online chatting) to further distract themselves from those feelings. If this continues, the person may eventually slip into depression. According to a study conducted among 452 Korean adolescents, Internet addiction was significantly associated with depressive symptoms and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. (Kim et al., 2007)
Another example which shows how virtual relationships fail to satisfy our needs, can be found with online dating. Most people find it fun to flirt for a while, but eventually, virtual flirting is not very satisfying. This is why online dating frequently results in people meeting up in the real world, because face to face communication and contact is the only way to truly satisfy your needs.
Technology has also a huge effect on social relationships. Virtual communication is much more limited that in person communication. For example, talking to someone online excludes the use of body language, voice tone and eye contact from a conversation. As a result, the less face to face communication people have, the worse their social skills are likely to become. The effect of these poor social skills can then make it difficult for a person to form meaningful and lasting relationships outside the virtual world. For example, they might find it difficult to communicate their message verbally, be unable to read the various nonverbal forms of communication which signal whether a person is interested or not in what they are saying.
If people project the trend of blind communication forwards into the future, what sort of society will they be looking at in 20-30 years? If the current generation of children spend most of their day watching TV and playing computer games, how will they be able to communicate effectively with others when they grow up? And if they are unable to communicate effectively, how will they form lasting and meaningful relationships with people? Will these people be able to attract members of the opposite sex? And if so, how long will such relationships last if there is little or no communication in it?
Although this might all sound a bit alarmist, the warning signs are around and more and more people are becoming lonely as a result. The only way people can overcome this loneliness and prevent the future from becoming a lonely place, is to stop ignoring their feelings or distracting themselves from them. Instead, they must learn to start listening to, and appropriately, responding to, the messages that their feelings are telling them.
However, online technology is not some "necessary evil." Far from it. (Warrell, 2012) It is how people use it that determines whether is good or bad. Occasional blind communication (i.e., communication which does not involve face to face contact (Oduaran, 2010)) is perfectly fine in moderation. But if technology is used as a distractor, then people's mental and physical health as well as their social life will be adversely affected. So as long as for most of the day they're interacting with each other in real life, the risk of being unable to develop meaningful and lasting relationships will be relatively low.
Dealing with loneliness. Strategies. (Work in progress)
Conclusion (Work in progress)
4/4, Counterarguments
1. Although technology has made global communication possible, it has also affected human interaction, personal and social relationships, communication skillsby leading people towards loneliness, frustration and then depression.
2. Despite the fact that technology now allows a person to communicate with lots of people all over the world, in reality, no matter how many "friends" people have on social networks like "Facebook", they still result in the same thing; a technological bubble which keeps them isolated from real human contact and real human interaction.
Quiz/ 03/14/2018
Then, respond: what was your score? If you missed any, did it surprise you? Do you think you can spot fake news? Have you ever been guilty of believing or disseminating fake news?
I answered 4 out of 6 questions correctly. I think that sometimes I might be a little bit confused whether the news is fake or not. But I don't remember any specific situation feeling guilty about it.
Mid-term self-review 03/14/2018
Being an ESL student is not easy. But I was told to ignore that fact and never underestimate my abilities.
Regarding to this class my attendance has been 100% but i must admit i haven't given my best in group activities and that's because I hadn't had a lot of interest in some of the topics we have been discussing. I have completed 90% of my blog assignments and since got a B on my op-ed I'm going to work harder and convert that B into an A for my final research paper.
2/23 in-class topic brainstorming
It is said that everyone loves a parade. And apparently, no one loves a parade more than the president Donald Trump.
Trump has seriously proposed that the U.S. military put its forces and might on a parade. Why would he want to do this? If he truly wanted to honor the military and the sacrifices its men and women have made it might be understandable, but seems more like he wants a grand show of respect for himself and the power he commands. Of course, this is exactly what the autocrats in China, Russia and, especially, North Korea do to remind the world and their own people of the power they command.
The request for a military parade was initially made by President Donald Trump to The U.S. Department of Defense, after observing the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris last year. Trump said he wanted to hold a similar parade on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, perhaps to celebrate the Fourth of July. According to the officials, Trump's desire for a parade was suddenly heard as a presidential directive.
"The marching orders were: I want a parade like the one in France," said a military official who spoke anonymously because the planning discussions are supposed to remain confidential. He noted that shows of military strength are not typical in the United States.
Unlike France, however, the United States until now has primarily conducted large-scale military parades to mark military triumphs. The largest in U.S. history was the Grand Review of the Armies on May 23–24, 1865, to mark the end of the Civil War. 145,000 men paraded down Pennsylvania Avenue for two days under the watchful eyes of President Andrew Johnson and the commanding general of the Army, Ulysses S. Grant. The U.S. military marched down the avenues of D.C., New York, and smaller American cities on multiple other occasions during and following the victorious ends of the Spanish-American War, as well as the First and Second World Wars. The most spectacular modern-day example was the June 1991 National Victory Celebration to commemorate U.S. victory in the Gulf War.
There is a few reasons why Trump's parade is considered to be a bad idea. First of all, shows of military strength are not typical in the United States and they can be very expensive. According to Mick Mulvaney, the White House budget director, the cost of shipping Abrams tanks and high-tech hardware to Washington could cost between $10 million and $30 million and the government would have to come up with a way to cover the cost. Instead, all these money could be better used elsewhere. Plenty of vets still need health care, maneuver battalions could use more training funds, aircraft need spare parts and ships need repairs. So instead of spending all these large amounts of dollars in a parade which only lasts a few hours, the government should think in long terms about the welfare of the country and make the best use of that money.
Also, many officials including John Kirby, a retired Navy rear admiral and former spokesman for the State Department and the Pentagon think Trump's military parade is a bad idea. As Kirby states, the United States don't need a parade to show their military strength. America is already recognized as the leader of the NATO alliance and a model of military professionalism that countries across the global seek to emulate. This statement made by Kirby is completely true and time has already proven it.
Furthermore a large-scale military parade would reinforce two negative themes of Trump's own presidency: insecurity and isolation. Military parades that do not stem from a victory and are not part of an annual patriotic holiday cycle symbolize a deep sense of insecurity of a country's political and military leadership. Yet it will likely have the opposite effect for the president, give a wrong message to other countries and make America and his administration vicariously look weak.
President Donald Trump has requested a military parade to The U.S. Department of Defense. After observing the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris last year, Trump said he wanted to hold a similar parade on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, perhaps to celebrate the Fourth of July.
The French parade was held last July and featured more than 6,000 service members, tanks and planes overhead in an elaborate display of military might. French President Emmanuel Macron invited Trump to watch the parade beside him.
According to the officials Trump's desire for a parade was suddenly heard as a presidential directive. "The marching orders were: I want a parade like the one in France," said anonimously a military official because the planning discussions are supposed to remain confidential.
There is a lot of reasons why the parade is a bad idea. The last major U.S. military parade was in 1991 at the end of the Gulf War and it cost $22 million in today's dollar. Shows of military strength are not typical in the United States and they don't come cheap. The cost of shipping Abrams tanks and high-tech hardware to Washington could run in the millions, and military officials said it was unclear how they would pay for it. Instead, all these money could be better used elsewhere. Plenty of vets still need health care and maneuver battalions could use more training funds.
Also, a lot of officials including John Kirby, a retired Navy rear admiral and former spokesman for the State Department and the Pentagon think Trump's military parade is a bad idea. According to Kirby, the United States don't need a parade to show their military strength as it is already recognized as the leader of the NATO alliance and a model of military professionalism that countries across the global seek to emulate.
Group Work, 02/12/2018
Ester, Sam, David
1. Take a look at the examples in the links above. Which one(s) make you want to keep reading beyond the first paragraph? That's the test of whether a lede/lead works.
We think that the most interesting article that catches the readers attention would be the third one:
"Marijuana can save lives". First of all, it discusses a current issue that a lot of people have interest in and also includes facts and statistics that make it more reliable.
2. Is the title effective? Why? Why not?
The title is effective because it states an opposite point of view of what is considered as a general truth, that marijuana has only negative effects on people's health.
Pentagon Says Trump Ordered Washington Military Parade
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to plan a grand parade of the U.S. armed forces in Washington this year to celebrate military strength. His request has been interpreted as a presidential order.
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Gritz, Lovell will be Grand Marshals at the 2017 Pat Hennessey Parade
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The Grand Marshals for the 2017 Pat Hennessey Celebration will be former Hennessey mayor Bob Gritz and Judge Robert "Bob" Lovell.
Gritz and Lovell graduated from HHS in 1941 and 1944, respectively. Both men are World War II veterans.
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Three Reasons Why Every Professional Woman Should Go On Mastermind Trips
Last March I decided to throw inhibitions to the wind and go on vacation with two complete strangers I met on the internet. On the surface it is one of the most ridiculous decisions I've ever made, but in actuality it was the best possible decision I could have made for my business. The two lovely Instagram-turned-IRL friends I vacationed with were Sarah DeShaw and Emily Wells.
That summer we went to Miami, which was a blast, and this year we chose to spend a week in Charleston dining and masterminding. In between visits to Rainbow Row and glasses of wine at Cannon Green, we talked business. Through those conversations I had three realizations about why this continued gathering was so crucial to my success, both personally and professionally.
Accountability Is Key
Emily, Sarah and I meet up virtually once a month to discuss challenges in our businesses and track our progress on our goals. Without these continued meetings and our trips in-person, I 100% would have put off more than one of my big business goals. When you're on a mastermind trip, it's a breeze to brainstorm wonderful ideas for your business, but it's the actual execution that is challenging.
Anyone can find moments of inspiration or daydream about their business, but putting pen to paper and making good on those dreams takes work. For me, I work best when I know others are expecting progress from me and holding me accountable. I've continued to grow, work, and pivot effectively within my business because of the presence of these women.
More Isn't Always Better
Within minutes of being in Charleston, we all (reluctantly) admitted we had not been consuming as much personal and professional development content as we usually do. When we first vacationed together, we couldn't stop talking about what we recently read or the podcast we just listened to, and now a year later we seemed to all unknowingly be on a content diet.
Realizing that we were not alone in our information diet gave us each a sigh of relief, and we came to the conclusion that we hadn't been consuming as much content because we were busy producing our own content. We were confident in our abilities to provide value to our audiences and had developed a sense of clarity in our own brands and messages. We all agreed that trading constant consumption for content creation was a good trade, and that more reading, listening, and researching isn't always better.
Don't Allow Your Business Plan to Hold You Back
When we met in Miami a year ago, Emily and Sarah had wonderful ideas on how to build a business that gave them freedom and time in their lives. At the time, I was too focused and committed to my own business plan to see the value and benefits of the businesses they were designing. Little did I know, I was creating a business model that would require more than I was able to give, which meant something had to give- and it ended up being my physical and emotional health.
This year, I came to Charleston completely willing to learn how to make Mavenly + Co. work for me rather than making me work 100x harder than I had to for my plan to work. Letting go of the vision you have for a better one isn't failure, it's freedom.
Girl Time Is Important
It's rare that a trip is both energizing and relaxing, leaving you inspired yet calm and ready to work. That's what these mastermind trips do for me. Spending time with women who are invested in your success but have an outsider's view of your business is essential.
You can hear more about our trip here, and I hope you can find value in a mastermind.


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Find balance during the Autumn Equinox with Tibetan Sound Healing & Gong Aura for a special evening of vibrational healing featuring Gongs, Ancient Tibetan Singing Bowls and other ancient healing instruments.
The Autumnal Equinox is a day of equal day and night, marking the start of the autumn season and the halfway point between summer and winter. In many cultures, the Autumnal Equinox is a mythical and auspicious event, and a potent time to conduct healing work. According to Greek mythology, Autumn begins when goddess Persephone returns to the Underworld to live with her husband, Hades. It is also believed during the Autumnal Equinox, one can stand an egg on its end, a mystical sign of balance. It's a sacred time to seek protection and a clean slate on which to start fresh for the season ahead. Additionally you can tap into its motivational cosmic force to embark on change, and reflect upon your own harvest - what you've taken in and what you need to let go of, cultivating a healthy balance to bring the ultimate success you need for an abundant season ahead.
On this special evening, as we trail the shift in seasons, we will soak in the celestial sounds, deep vibrations and healing energy during a lengthy sound soak, where various healing instruments will be moved around the room allowing participants to experience individual energetic healing through sound. This involves sounding the instruments while they are suspended above different energy centres of the body and at times placing them directly on participants' bodies. The power of the celestial energy will magnify and intensify the healing vibrations, melting away all stress and tension to stabilise our body and mind to a place of equilibrium. The evening will also include pranayama, kriya and meditation practices to induce a state in which opposing forces or influences are brought together into one. After this potent experience has cleared our path and brought us to a state of deep equilibrium, we will connect to the wider flow of the Universe through a healing circle. As a group we will use mantra and mudra to tune into the Divine energy that is accessible to all of us and link your essence to the greater minds and souls of the cosmos.
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If I'm Rejected, I'm Rejected
How do you unlearn something that seems to have been with you your whole life?
Ever since I can remember, I have been somewhat of a people pleaser. Chasing the approval of my parents, teachers, peers and formulating my life according to how I thought other people wanted me to live.
It's easy to get lost in the world around us and lose sense of who we are, whose we are.
I find myself in this cycle of remembering and then forgetting. Constantly fighting for truth and who I am.
I was recently with a group of friends who made me feel intense pressure to go out and party. It's so tough to say no because my soul longs for the affirmation and love of these people.
I want others to approve of me; I want the people I see in class, in clubs, on campus to see me and to give me their stamp of approval.
But I cannot base my life off of the feelings of other people; we cannot construct our identities for the sake of others.
That is when we begin to wither away and the passions and fire that God has created within us start to seem like they are disappearing.
When I start to form myself around the likings of others, I lose who God made me to be.
Women, you are enough as you are. You do not need to change to be loved by someone, you shouldn't have to feel guilty for being yourself.
It's so so hard to turn away from the approval of others because it is such a tangible way to receive love.
But let me tell you. Sitting here and knowing that I am making decisions to live the life God wants me to live, rather than the life other people want me to live is extremely freeing.
Esther was a courageous bible character who faced extreme danger to free her people. She got to a point in which she said, "If I perish, I perish."
I have realized that it is time for me to be courageous and have my own rendition of that.
"If I'm rejected, I'm rejected."
Jesus teaches us to love ourselves, and to find love and acceptance and freedom in God alone.
-Madi Wiese // @madiwiese


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Density: Think of it as thickness of a fluid. Mass/volume
Viscosity: Think of it as stickiness of a fluid. It is the internal friction of molecules of liquid or gas. Temp and being mixed with other substances will affect viscosity.
Critical Flow Rate: This rate exists for a given tube diameter for a given fluid at a given temp. If it exceeds this rate it goes from laminar to turbulent flow. The critical flow rate varies directly as the diameter of the tube. The narrower the tube, the less the flow rate necessary to convert a flow from a laminar to a turbulent one. The wider the tube, the greater the volume of fluid which may be discharged through it in a unit of time before a laminar flow is converted to a turbulent one.
Density x velocity x diameter
Viscosity this number is dimensionless, as in it has no value. So this # means that turbulent flow is likely to occur when the fluid density and linear velocity are high, when the diameter is large, or when the viscosity is low. In a long straight, rigid tube, turbulent flow is said to occur when Reynold's # exceeds approximately 2300, but this number can change under different conditions. A tube can be defined as a pathway through which a fluid may pass, the diameter of which is considerably less than the length. An orifice, on the other hand, is an opening through which a fluid may pass, the diameter of which is considerably greater than the length.
SVR CO When you increase resistance then CO will decrease. Our anesthetic agents will decrease SVR, BP and FLOW
Q= pie r4 x delta p
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Need to know principle as it r/t effect on flow. The radius would have the largest effect while the length of tube inversely affects rate of fluid and is proportional to the radius. If you double the radius or increase length as in IV catheters or ETT, the tube must be uniform in size, large diameter and have laminar flow to optimize flow. The viscosity coefficient is inversely r/t flow and is directly proportional to change in pressure. Resistance is Change if Pressure/Flow If you double the radius you decrease resistance to flow by 16fold. If you decreased the radius by half you would increase resistance by 16. The discharge or output volume through the orifice is inversely proportional to length and inversely proportional to radius.
Pascal's Law – used for any liquid in a confined pathway. For any confined liquid any applied pressure is treated undiminished to all parts of liquid. "water pipes" – open valve you get instant flow since liquid isn't compressible.
SVR = MAP-CVP x 80
Normal CO is 4-8, Normal CI is 2-4, and Normal SV is 60-130cc. O2 consumption is 200-300ml/min. This is important to know since the anesthesia machine is what is providing the body's necessary O2 to maintain bodily function. The machine is a closed circuit and this would be the closed circuit method of anesthesia.
Cardiac shunts will have and affect on O2 delivery. A right to left shunt allows unoxygenated blood to flow to the left side of the heart thus it bypasses the lungs. Not only will it slow down the available O2 delivery, in anesthesia it will slow down the induction time. A left to right shunt will not really change the speed of induction since you assume the tissue of systemic flow is normal. Theoretically would cause less need for anesthesia since they have a higher CO and thus have less need to increase perfusion as a compensatory mechanism.
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All in Travel
Paul & Randy are not even in the same room and that still does not keep them from talking. Some of the finer points of this episode include: Randy's Shoe Obsession, Morning Routines, and Donuts. Enjoy!
Paul & Randy go off on the joys of international travel, purchasing tampons, losing a man card at Lowe's and poor customer services. We also apologize in advance to anyone named Norm, who may or may not work at certain grocery stores!


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Welcome to my Web page. I'm glad to have this opportunity to present my credentials to you and share other information about myself. It's very important that you feel comfortable with your physician, and I hope this page will help you start to get to know me.
I moved to Southern California in 1997 for my fellowship training. I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2004. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, I was on staff at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
The majority of my practice is within the subspecialties of neuroradiology, and vascular and interventional radiology. I am board-certified in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, and vascular and interventional radiology. I'm also a senior member of the American Society of Neuroradiology and an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology.
When I'm not at work, I can be found on the tennis court. I began playing tennis when I was just 4 years old and, to this day, it helps me stay fit and balanced.


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The Southern Maryland Celtic Festival, the oldest Celtic celebration in the state, is typically held on the last Saturday in April in St. Leonard, Maryland. The annual event highlights the culture and heritage of the Breton, Cornish, Irish, Manx, Scots and Welsh nations with a variety of presentations, competitions and entertainment.
The Southern Maryland Celtic Festival (cssm.com), organized by the non-profit Celtic Society of Southern Maryland, takes place from mid-morning to early evening on the grounds of the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (jefpat.org). Tickets may be purchased at the gate, with discounts available for early online purchase, for senior citizens and for members of the military. Children under 13 years of age are admitted free with an adult ticket purchase.
Approximately 50 clans and societies typically are represented at the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival, giving storytelling presentations alongside flocks of sheep, participating in craft and dance demonstrations, and competing in musical and athletic contests. Several stages provide continuous Irish, Scottish and Welsh music and dancing performances, and a Celtic market features a variety of food, arts and crafts vendors in an old-world atmosphere. The day wraps up with a closing ceremony followed by an evening ceili – a lively Irish and Scottish party with traditional music and dancing.
A highlight of the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival is the all-day competitions between participating clans and societies. The contests are held in categories such as athletics, highland dancing, pipes and drums, fiddling, harping and bagpipes. Athletic divisions include feats such as tossing stones and other items such as cabers, weights and hammers. At the festival's close, the Celtic Cup is awarded to the organization with the day's best presentation.
For visitors planning a weekend or longer stay around the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival, the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum offers free guided tours each Monday of the circa-1933 Colonial Revival house and gardens. The park features hiking trails, a visitor center housed in a restored cattle barn and a re-created Indian village along the banks of the Patuxent River. Within approximately 15 miles of the festival site is the Calvert Marine Museum, home to the Drum Point Lighthouse. Festival-goers can choose from several chain hotels in the nearby towns of Prince Frederick and Solomons that are listed on the festival's website.
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(CNN)After comedian Michelle Wolf ended her monologue at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner with the resounding mic drop: "Flint still doesn't have clean water," a parade of celebrities, including Alyssa Milano, Susan Sarandon, Michael Moore and Omarosa Manigault, shared similar proclamations.
The improved water lead data, initially reported by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, has been independently corroborated by the Environmental Protection Agency, third-, and even fourth-party entities. And, in her 2018 Policy Infrastructure Plan, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rightly noted that "more than 70 communities (in Michigan) have drinking water systems with higher lead levels than Flint."
So, what gives with the "Flint water is still not safe" mantra?
For starters, there is no such thing as completely safe drinking water. Even bottled water has some risks, ranging from bacteria to microplastics.
Meanwhile, Flint still has extremely high water costs, according to a Michigan Radio analysis, and an oversized antiquated water system, which contributed to the initial water crisis in Flint. However, this kind of system also exists and endangers public health in thousands of other American towns and cities. In other words, claiming Flint water is "still not safe" is accurate in a generalized sense, but by that metric other American water systems are also deserving of our financial assistance and concerns about safety.
Sadly, the "still not safe" claim has also been frequently used as a cudgel — by opportunists aiming to take advantage of the fame, fortune and narrative that the Flint water crisis offers. In our newly published research in "Citizen Science: Theory and Practice," we argue that the trust vacuum created by an initial failure of government at all levels was partly filled by unscientific fearmongering and a victimization narrative that sometimes drowned out reason.
Scientific assessments that the water quality was improving were countered with some falsified data and even harassment by those claiming victimhood (a phenomenon known as "crybullying"). If post-federal emergency Flint illustrates what a scientific dark age might look like in America, it is not a pretty sight.
In 2018, an image of a fire hydrant spewing rust colored water (a result of a lack of corrosion control) during the height of the Flint water crisis in 2015 was shared — along with a false claim the photo was taken "yesterday." The fire hydrant hoax went viral, supporting the "still unsafe" claim and undermining data indicating Flint water was improving, until other Flint residents exposed the error.
Five days later, the same debunked photo image from 2015 was shared again. It again went viral on social media with a new false title: "Flint, Michigan Water on July 1, 2018. But we are going to get a Space Force." Still more outrage generated from false information. We even documented a troubling instance, where lead fishing sinkers were put inside plumbing, producing dangerously high water lead levels while the homeowner sought financial assistance for contaminated water via GoFundMe.
Such false messaging can undermine public trust and health. In 2016, amid fears about water safety, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that an estimated nearly 80% of Flint residents had altered their bathing habits in a manner that could adversely affect hygiene — even as an outbreak of shigellosis dysentery occurred.
After health officials released standard advice to prevent the spread of the disease by encouraging hand-washing, some activists claimed the shigellosis was coming from water, and demanded that officials stop "blaming the victims" and implying Flint residents were "dumb and dirty." An activist later claimed, "We have shigella because we wash our hands" and that the state-supplied filters to protect residents from lead were causing "dysentery."
This pattern has continued. A tragedy of elevated blood lead levels for some Flint children has been exaggerated by some into a claim of permanent brain damage for nearly all children. We personally met individuals who believed the hyperbole — children who were unduly stigmatized and a few teachers who felt Flint students were so damaged they were not capable of learning. Even if the false claims were successful in generating more empathy and relief funding, is the price justified?
"Still not safe" activists eventually disrupted our presentations at scientific meetings and caused other events to be canceled. A letter accusing us of unethical behavior was written anonymously, then sent to numerous influential scientific and professional organizations; one of us filed a defamation lawsuit to seek redress. Obviously, the entire situation creates a dilemma for those collecting and reporting data showing improvements, which is paradoxically attacked as "bad news" by a few individuals who seek to perpetuate victimization narratives and a sense of crisis.
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An unprecedented $600 million in relief funding has been committed to Flint (though not all has been paid out) and the city has had "normal" drinking water since at least early 2017. Yet, as one Flint activist explained to The Guardian, "Who can land on this Earth and tell a Flint resident their water is fine? It'd have to be God." Clearly, unless more of us are willing to uphold truth over self-interest, and exercise courage rather than manufacturing outrage, Flint's water will never be safe.


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Antonio Brown isn't done making contractual demands.
The four-time All-Pro receiver took to Instagram Live on Monday to share what he's looking for in a new NFL team.
"If your squad want to win and your squad want a hungry wide receiver who's the best in the whole world, someone hit my phone," Brown said in a nine-minute video that can be viewed below.
"Tell them I ain't doing no unguarantees, I ain't even gonna play myself no more for this NFL," he continued. "...If your team got guaranteed money, tell them to call me. AB can't do no more unguarantees. So we clear."
Brown is still under contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, though he reportedly made a formal request for a trade last week. He has three years remaining on a $68-million extension signed in February 2017. Of that money, only $19 million was guaranteed, according to Spotrac.
Brown's desire for a fully guaranteed deal comes a year after Kirk Cousins signed a three-year, fully guaranteed contract with the Minnesota Vikings worth $84 million.
Brown also made a specific request regarding the type of locker room he'd next like to walk into.
"If (you're) one of them teams out there where the comradery bad, the energy bad, the players (are) haters, I don't wanna play there, I don't wanna go there. I don't wanna waste no time."


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Ubisoft has officially confirmed that there will be a Prince of Persia HD Collection available in Europe, exclusively on the PlayStation 3.
The game will feature Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones. Each title will be bumped up to 720p and will also feature 3D.
The title has been listed for a 19th of November release and it will retail for £29.99.
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The Chair of the Canadian Bar Association's IP Committee, Torys lawyer Andrew Bernstein, has sent a public letter to the thousands of IP Committee members responding to the media reports of pressure to withdraw a CBA copyright submission. The CBA letter not only debunks claims of secrecy and plagiarism, but calls into question the motivation of the 34 lawyers who signed onto the letter.
The CBA letter confirms my previous post that there was no plagiarism given the use of materials from a predecessor committee. It also includes two important revelations (both new to me). First, Bernstein reveals that he personally provided the original letter writers – Casey Chisick and Claude Brunet – with an explanation for how the drafting of the submission occurred and why claims of plagiarism were false. Despite being briefed on the issue, Chisick and Brunet proceeded with the letter and 32 others signed it.
Second, the repeated claims that the working group membership was secret are unfounded. Bernstein notes "the names of the Working Group members are available to any Section member who undertakes not to disclose the names outside the CBA for lobbying purposes." In other words, thousands of CBA members have access to the membership list on the single condition that it not be used for lobbying purposes. That the 34 lawyers presumably decided not to accept those terms points to what may be a key motivation for many behind the letter. It is not about CBA process concerns nor about plagiarism. It is lobbying, designed to distract from the SOPA-style demands, iPod taxes, and reduced fair dealing reforms many of the lawyers and their clients are seeking to be included within Bill C-11. As I stated yesterday, the best response to this shameful attack is for Canadians to speak out with their views on copyright before it is too late.


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Letters on Identity: Race & Immigration
For every woman who is stuck between two worlds, two cultures, understand that the Catholic Church is universal. There should never be a division between your identities. We accept all, we love all, and we are all one body in Christ.
Like you, I was given a skin colour. But, unlike many of my sisters, or if you can relate, like many of my sisters, my skin colour either became a determinant for who I was perceived to be, or my skin colour was not considered valuable enough to even be acknowledged. My skin colour either gave people a right to accept their own preconceived ideas about me or it was just dismissed all together.
For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to be less Asian. Less foreign. Less other. So, I hid. I hid any trace of culture. My senior year of high school, I realized that I hid and ignored my ethnicity so well, that I forgot I was even intentionally hiding it. It became a way of life.
"My mom worked as a banker in Mexico, and we lived a stable life, along with the help and support from family members. Throughout the years, my mom experienced a lot of fear and trauma... Her last experience where she got held at gunpoint, was the last straw…"
"My dear sisters in Christ, I would like to start this letter by introducing you to my grandmother, Luisa Yanes-Paumier. Born in Santiago de Cuba, she married a Navy sailor & had three daughters. When Fidel Castro came into power..."