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What is Intergroup?
When several meetings form in an area, they soon realize that they can perform certain functions better together rather than separately. So the meetings may form an Intergroup that is directly responsible to the groups it serves. Intergroups spring from a need to provide service for a number of local meetings and help distribute information about OA in a community. The Intergroup elects annual Board Positions and Committee Chairpersons to distribute Intergroup responsibilities. Intergroup Representatives are elected by each meeting to attend and participate in the Intergroup meetings and responsibilities.
Separate Intergroups make up Regions and then the Regions (eleven in all) combine to make up the World Service Organization (WSO). Marin County Intergroup is part of the Region Two which serves California, Hawaii, Mexico and Northern Nevada.
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WordPress Brute Force Attack Going On - Secure Your Blog
Security experts have reported a Brute Force attack over the WordPress blogs and thousands of blogs have been reported to be hacked because of the massive attack being done. This attack has been confirmed by the Cloudflare. The attack uses botnet and automated attempts to guess the passwords for the default admin account of the WordPress. Surely! the use of weak passwords and the default admin username for your WordPress is the biggest problem which can become the cause of your blog take-down by the hackers.
Remain Safe From the Massive WordPress Brute Force Attack:
You can easily avoid this attack by following these general and very simple instructions:
- Don't use default user name i-e admin to login to your blog because it's the default account which you get when you install WordPress. Be sure to add a new administrator account and change the username of that account to something random.
- Don't use weak passwords because passwords like in the dictionary and other language words are damn easy to be guessed by a powerful machine. Make a strong password consisting of numbers and symbols.
- Be sure that your WordPress version is up to date and no surplus deactivated themes and plugins are present, as any old file and vulnerable can be a cause of hacked WordPress blog.
Actually the attack isn't that much strong but chaining together the power of various servers and hosting is going to make it real strong against your blog. If the hosting companies accounts are vulnerable and undertaken by hackers then a botnet attack carried by this will be damn more powerful than the zombie laptops attacks.
A recent report has shown that the last attack reported was dependent on the 90,000 IP's and it means how large number of hosting accounts have been compromised and as far as I am concerned they are also making use of other vulnerabilities in the WordPress and website structure though the main attack is reported to be a Brute Forced one.
WordPress team action at it's side:
WordPress is going to roll out a two factor verification for the login process of the CMS and it will make brute force die out completely and almost unusable against the WordPress blog. Unfortunately it's not possible to change the default login directory of the WordPress but once can change his username and password. So go for it!
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By- Anand Ranganathan
A mongoose is a strange animal. In the wild it lives largely underground, spending a considerable chunk of its time constructing large burrow complexes that are as gawk-worthy as any of the upcoming mega-commercial projects you come across from Ahmedabad to Greater Noida. In the cities, you can see it scampering about open drains of unauthorised colonies. But, people like the mongoose. Grandmothers speak of its back-to-the-wall scraps with the cobra, of its bloodied nose and bloodshot eyes and way of digging its teeth deep into its slithering thrashing enemy. A mongoose has bravado and because of this it is also narcissistic, and so it likes to parade around the battle scene much like a triumphant boxer. It knows no fear, has no sense of right or wrong and feels no remorse for its victim. The mongoose likes to move on.
Man too is a strange animal. He is narcissistic, knows no fear, and like the mongoose wants to move on. But man is not strange because of these qualities. No. Man is strange because he refuses to believe that he is an animal, because he demands what he calls 'justice', because he believes that the evil among his tribe will be punished.
There is a telling scene in the film Gandhi – its authenticity also referenced in the book Mohandas – where, at a meeting called to discuss Bapu's decision to shelve the Non-Cooperation Movement in the aftermath of the Chauri Chaura incident, Nehru pleads: "But, Bapu, this is too drastic. The movement is a resounding success; the Brits are on their knees…and just because five policemen were killed you are calling off the whole thing?!" There is a moment of silence. Patel concurs emotionally while Jinnah's poker eye stares through the monocle. Bapu says: "Tell that to the widows of those five policemen; you do that." Historians may debate the effect the Non-Cooperation Movement may have had on the oppressor's psyche had it continued unabated with the same vigour with which it was launched. But the fact remains that India got Independence precisely twenty five years after that one single sentence was uttered.
Men who are brave walk alone, but not those who have bravado – these men need a gang, a squad of like-minded people who see eye-to-eye but are blind to their leader's failings; and onwards and upwards moves this bandwagon, from city to city, state to state, country to country, strength to strength. All along the route, for every man who shouts and screams, "Injustice!" there are a hundred who say "What nonsense!" For every man who feels for the widows of those five policemen, there are a thousand who shout him down with cries of, "The movement must go on! WE must move on!" For every woman who wants to be a mobile republic, there are a million who want their republic to have mobiles, and cars and washing machines and mining leases.
Injustice? What injustice? Pop into a lab if you want to see injustice; stand and stare at the rat who ekes out a pitiful cream-coloured dropping soon as its peritoneum is jabbed with a cruel needle; watch the guinea pig just before he's about to become a guinea pig; admire the monkey who pretends death in case it is pulled out and sacrificed for a data point.


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Many of you have already seen this link in an email. Some of you have already sent a card. These cards were drawn by children and Xerox has made them available online for us to send to our service men and women overseas. Take a moment today to check out this site and send a card of your own today.
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10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There) is a program to help us develop habits to grow a joyful spirit. Many of us sabotage our happiness by habits that we might not even be aware of. Identifying and changing these habits can build a reservoir of well-being to enhance our happy times and sustain us during challenging times.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Just For Fun
I would be a wolf. I've always loved wolves. I've read everything I can about them. I've watched every documentary. I don't know when my love for wolves started. I just know I've always been drawn to them.
When I was in my early 20s, I drove up through Canada to Alaska. The "highway" at that time was often a gravel road, stretching for miles and miles through the wilderness. I camped one night by a lively creek in the Yukon. As I settled into my sleeping bag, I heard wolves howling in the distance. I could barely hear them over the rushing water. I clambered out of the sleeping bag and unzipped the tent to stand in the growing darkness and listen, every nerve alert, my heart racing, their mystic song singing in my soul, calling to me.
I felt like the dog Buck in Call of the Wild, longing to go join them. I could almost see myself among them, one of them, living with them, hunting with them, howling with them. It was primal. And a bit scary.
Why wolves? I don't know. I admire their family structure, their communal devotion to their young. They seem genuinely happy to see each other after being apart. They play. Perhaps these were qualities I yearned for when I was younger. A sense of belonging. An ancient wisdom. A joy in living.
What about you? Is there any animal that you identify with? If you like, you might look up the animal's symbolism. I found out that wolves represent teaching, which is interesting since I have been a teacher for so much of my life. What does your animal represent to you?
[This post, by the way, was inspired by a discussion I had recently in the comment section of another blog. I would like to give credit to that blog, but now I can't remember where it was. If you know, would you tell me? I'd be glad to add a link.]
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I so enjoy your choice, and what a great purpose and reason you offer for picking a wolf. I must say I'd simply like being a dog. But please do I also get to pick who my master will be ...because the life of a dog (I really believe) has a lot to do with it's keeper....do you know what I mean?! Great post, gets our mind in gear with the call of the wild!ReplyDeleteReplies
Karen, I agree that the desirability of a dog's life has a lot to do with the owner! But I love your choice because to me, a dog represents the purest form of unconditional love. A dog loves us the way Jesus told us to love each other. Thanks for commenting.Delete
Yeah, I love wolves too!! I dont know what animal I would be, cause I would want to be soooooo many!!! lolReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, there are many choices, and many animals I am attracted to, including dragonflies and certain birds. Can you give an example of just one of the animals on your list? Thanks for commenting.Delete
I also love wolves. Julie of the Wolves was one of my favorite books growing up. I also drove the Alaska/Canada highway! It has probably improved since you did it but it was still an amazing experience!ReplyDeleteReplies
Erin, I bet the AlCan is paved all the way now! Do you think you would be a wolf if you were an animal? Thanks for commenting.Delete
I got goosebumps as I read of your camping experience and stepping out of the tent to listen. Your response to them was very moving for me.ReplyDeleteReplies
Teresa, Thank you. It is one of my most vivid memories. Thanks for your comment.Delete
Galen, I have always found wolves to be fascinating, too. Your camping experience sent thrilling shivers down my spine, as if I could hear those howls as you did.ReplyDelete
I read years ago that wolf packs are more like human groups than any other animal with, perhaps, the exception of the apes, and exactly for the reasons you describe here. Though I don't have a totum that I know of, since I am comfortable with teaching, the wolf would suit me just fine. I will have to research this interesting topic!
As always, love your posts, your thoughts, your challenges.
Martha, That is interesting about wolves and humans. I read a book recently about how humans and wolves blended their evolutionary development back when they decided to join forces around the campfire. Thanks for your comment.Delete
I love wolves, know a great deal about them, and use them to teach my classes all the time. My choice, however, would be the tiger.ReplyDeleteReplies
JJ, How do you use wolves to teach? I'm intrigued! And I remember your tiger avatar when I first started reading your blog. What about the tiger do you identify with? Thanks for your comment. Hope you will follow up with another!Delete
My husband and I have two shih tzu. We brought them home as puppies; we've had one for seven years and the other for five. They are a continuing reminder of the joy of living in the moment. They seem interested in everything, eat when they're hungry and nap when they're tired, and are ready to give and receive affection at any moment. If I could read their minds by their behavior, I'd say that for each of them every day is "the best day ever." I'm trying to cultivate that attitude, and they're among my best teachers.ReplyDeleteReplies
Clara, Dogs have a special bond with people, that's for sure, and we can learn a lot from them. So if you were an animal, is that what you would be? Thanks for commenting.Delete
What an interesting thing to think about! My first thought was to be a dog, as I have always had dogs and love them so much; but then I thought some more and decided that to me the horse is such a noble animal that I would be honoured to be one.ReplyDelete
Also, after reading your comments about the wolf, Galen, I know exactly what you mean about being drawn to them. That feeling has been intensified since I read all of the Game of Thrones books...Replies
Alexia, Horse is a good choice. The first poem I ever memorized and recited in school was about a horse. I grew up with horses and love them still. Thanks for your comment.Delete
Like Alexia, I thought of dog first because I love them. But dogs come from wolves and I must confess there have been times, (just for fun and to weird out my husband) I've howled at the moon, discovering a strange familiaritye in the act.ReplyDelete
Nice, how you always come up with such iteresting thoughts Galen.Replies
Myrna, I have done a bit of moon howling myself! Thanks for commenting.Delete
I enjoyed your thoughts on this subject. I find your posts always challenge my thoughts in different areas. I think my favorite is the bear; but I will need to think about that one. Otherwise, maybe a dog; since I love dogs. Thanks for an interesting read and blessings to you!ReplyDeleteReplies
LeAnn, How interesting that you are drawn to bears. Can you say a bit more about what qualities of bears you identify with? I confess, I have a fear of bears. I'm not sure why. I'd love to hear more about your bear thoughts. Thanks for commenting.Delete
Raptors(eagles,hawks,owls and falcons)fascinate me. I am also fond of ravens - they are so intelligent.ReplyDeleteReplies
Riley, Those are some powerful, magnificent birds! We have crows in our neighborhood. Not the same as ravens, I think, but maybe cousins? Anyway, they are wonderful to watch. Thanks for commenting.Delete
This is so interesting Galen, I've missed reading your blog and decided to take a wee bit of a break today and wonder on over... I'm starting here and will return again when time permits to backtrack, good thing there's no expiration date on words! lolReplyDelete
I was given a book from a dear friend while I was in Australia, the book is interesting, it's called "Animal Messenger" and it's the "Interpreting the symbolic language of the world's animals". The author, who signed the book for my friend, is Scott Alexander King. He's a brilliant writer I must say and he describes the symbolism for each animal in various countries.
A brief overview of the Grey Wolf according to King:
"The Pathfinder - (as you mentioned) being profoundly loyal to the family group, individualism is also held in high esteem...Grey Wolf Dreaming encourages us to break away from traditional belief, organised religion, family settings, jobs that demand regular work hours, and any other conventional, structured system that limits or shuns creative thinking and free spirited ideas. Grey Wolf Dreaming instills a strong sense of self, purpose and direction."
The wolf seems to be you to a "T".
For me it's the turtle, the turtle symbolizes Mother Earth and longevity. "Turtle dreaming instills in us the unconditional love and nurturing the Mother Earth provides. Just as a mother will instinctively shield her baby from danger, Turtle Dreaming reminds us that we are never alone and that no matter where we go, we are constantly cradled in the protective arms of the Earth Mother. Turtle Dreaming promises that if we learn to ground ourselves in her nurturing energy and continue to move through life at a steady pace, we will be assured competition of all set tasks...Turtle dreaming affords the powerful ability to bring about profound change in the form of healing and personal growth..."
And this, my friend, describes me and my life to a "T".
Here's a bit of blogging I did on this back in Nov. 2009.
You can click on this link
I was going to apologize for the long comment, but why?
Have a g'day.
I'm so glad you took the time for a long comment--how interesting! I love this description of wolf dreaming. I can identify with all of that. And what I know of you seems to fit turtle dreaming very well. I look forward to checking out the link you provided--thank you.Delete
Hi again Galen, as it so happened I had an AA speaker meeting on this night. I was the speaker, and somehow I ended up sharing briefly on my animal. Reflecting on this later I now understand why this transpired the way it did, so thank you for this post.Delete
I find inspiration comes to each of us when we need it, IF we are open to it. You my friend, have inspired me on many a late, lonely evening while I was writing... thank you for this.
darlin, Thank you so much for coming back and sharing this. Amazing how that works out, isn't it?!Delete
Wonderful thought provoking post my friend Galen - I am a dolphin and it's funny upon looking up the symbolism of dolphins I see the word grace which also my name Nancy means grace....so the universe is transpiring in our graceful state...ReplyDelete
Here's to joy in living,
Nancy, A dolphin--how perfect for you! And a name that means grace--I didn't know that about Nancy. Thanks for your comment.Delete
Galen -- my wife and kids say I remind them of a monkey. In fact, last Christmas they got me a t-shirt that says "98 Percent Chimp." But I might like to be an owl. A couple of them live in the woods behind our house, and one of my favorite sounds in the whole world is the hooting they sometimes do as evening comes on. They strike me as observant and wise and powerful in their own right and usually quiet but not afraid to make a racket from time to time!ReplyDeleteReplies
Stephen, My daughter is a monkey on the Chinese zodiac. It is a perfect fit for her! But how nice that you are drawn to owls. We have some in our neighborhood, and I love to hear then in the evening. Good choice! Thanks for commenting.Delete
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Galen, I can definitely see the wolf in you. :) For many of your same reasons, I think I'd be a crow. I recently went to a lecture with the authors of Gifts of the Crow, and love them even more after learning further about their antics, social structure, and intellect. They seem an awful lot like many of the people I love. :)ReplyDelete
Chris, A friend of mine in New Orleans had a crow for a pet for years. I can't remember how she happened to get the bird in the first place. Maybe it was injured. But that crow was the smartest bird. Everyone loved him. I'll have to go back and ask her to tell me more of the story. We have a lot of crows in our neighborhood, and I love to watch them. You can see the intelligence in their eyes. Thanks for your comment.Delete
Hi, Galen! ~ReplyDelete
I admire animals with beautiful costumes, like peacocks and flamingos. Actually, many birds and butterflies....
I often write on the subject of animal totems, also, not sure if you've participated in any of those conversations, such as:
Linda, When I was a girl, I had a horse that we kept at a farm out in the country. The people who owned the farm kept, in addition to horses and typical farm animals, an assortment of exotic birds. Peacocks strolled around the barn. I never thought of it as unusual until years later. Those birds were all so beautiful.Delete
I'll check out your link right now. Thanks for commenting.
Dogs are my all time favourite.I had two pet dogs and I must say they give us unconditional love.They are so faithful and give us strength when we feel low.Great post Galen and I liked your choice of animal too :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Diana, True, I can't think of another animal who shows such unconditional devotion and love. Thanks for your comment.Delete
I like wolves, too, Galen, and identity with them strongly. They are great family animals. One of my spirit guides is a wolf. A very powerful one who has taken me o a quite many journeys. I miss him, and this post inspires me to do a journey to him tonight.ReplyDeleteReplies
Jodi, I'd love to hear about some of those journeys sometime! Thanks for commenting.Delete
Hi Galen,ReplyDelete
I think for me it would have to be some kind of bird. I'm not sure what kind, but definitely not a scavenger type!
Birds can fly, which gives them tremendous freedom. This sense of being free and going where they want is what appeals to me most about birds.
Do check out the blog when you can. I have a small surprise for you!Replies
Hiten, I have finches and a canary, all of whom bring much music and joy into my life. Have you ever dreamed you could fly?Delete
I'll be right over to find my surprise! Thank you!
I'm a dog, because all men are sometimes, a cat, because nothing's better than a nap, and a raven, because I'll never be finished investigating.ReplyDelete
I used to be a wolf too, but I outgrew it.
Fun exercise!Replies
Mikey, You are always so much fun. I don't think I will ever outgrow my wolf spirit, but there is room for some alter animal identities as well. Thanks for your comment.Delete
I'm glad I found you.ReplyDelete
Very interesting concepts on perception and on the animal totems. My grandson loves wolves at fifteen.
I tried to think what animal I would be. I love dogs and horses but not sure I would be either. Another commenter said, it would depend on the owner when we talk about domesticated animals.
I shall have to think long on this.Replies
Gail, I'm glad you found me, too! If you come up with some more ideas about what animal(s) you would be, let me know. Thanks so much for commenting.Delete
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Obama administration retreats from AR-15 ammo ban
After strong public outcry, the Obama administration is backing down on a proposal to ban a bullet commonly used in AR-15 hunting rifles as the ATF is responding and President Obama has been silent on a possible executive order.
In a statement directed to some 80,000 people who commented on the proposed regulation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it was not moving forward with the ban on the M855 ammunition.
"Although ATF endeavored to create a proposal that reflected a good faith interpretation of the law and balanced the interests of law enforcement, industry and sportsmen, the vast majority of the comments received to date are critical of the framework and include issues that deserve further study. Accordingly, ATF will not at this time seek to issue a final framework," the bureau wrote.
ATF made the decision to drop the proposal even though there was still nearly a week remaining for public comment. ATF said that it had already received more than 80,000 comments that were mostly negative.
Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., issued a statement Thursday thanking citizens who commented for helping to keep the ammunition available to gun owners.
"Thanks to thousands of Arkansans who voiced their concerns about ATF's proposal threatening our Second Amendment, the agency shelved its misguided framework," Boozman said. "The agency responded to their direct pressure, as well as Congressional pressure we applied on their behalf, and hopefully realized this proposal would violate the rights of law-abiding gun owners across the nation."
Boozman and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., also said they would continue to push back against future efforts that they believe infringe on Second Amendment gun rights.
"I am pleased with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' decision not to pursue a proposed ban at this time, but rest assured I will remain a vigilant defender of Arkansans' Second Amendment rights," Cotton said.
"In the event ATF tries to pursue this again, I will continue to push back and prevent the erosion of our Second Amendment," Boozman said.
The 5.56mm projectiles for M855 cartridges have been in use for a long time, but ATF had argued for a ban on the sale and manufacturing of the ammunition because it can be used in certain handguns that pose a danger to police officers.
Boozman and Cotton, sent a letter Monday to ATF Director B. Todd Jones expressing their opposition to the proposal.
"If law-abiding gun owners cannot obtain rifle ammunition, or face substantial difficulty in finding ammunition available and at reasonable prices because government entities are banning such ammunition, then the Second Amendment is at risk," they wrote.
The letter, spearheaded by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, was signed by 53 Senate Republicans.


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Advice for the countryside
Several types of pig are commonly raised in Laos. This book gives advice about choosing which is best for your circumstances, and how to feed and care for it.
The author addresses questions such as how to construct a pig pen; what food is best, taking cost into consideration; and how to protect from and treat for common swine diseases.
by Santisouk Phimkanya, adapted by Nouphone Manivanh, photographs by Kongsy Vilayphone and Chanthaly Mouansavat
This book was made possible with support from Planet Wheeler, Ann McVey, and Danebury Pty Ltd Congress Rental, all of Australia. Thank you!
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Sitting in the backyard is so much better than television! Click on pictures to enlarge.
And, don't forget the mammals.
Sitting in the backyard is so much better than television! Click on pictures to enlarge.
And, don't forget the mammals.
I watched this squirrel having a grand time this morning with an old vine. He was like a kitten pulling it, chasing it, rolling around. Fun to watch! And, it's fun to have some snow-free days to hang out in the yard. Click on pictures to enlarge.
These two know how to have fun. They threw each other around all up and down the tree, then rolled around on the ground for a while. I know some of the pictures make it look like fighting, but there was no malice involved, just play, and perhaps some courtship? 🙂 Click on pictures to enlarge.
I don't think I'll comment on this one…
I am very happy to share with the squirrels. We regularly put out apple cores and other goodies. However, this young squirrel delights in green roma tomatoes. While, I watched, he ate about half of one and discarded it. He then started back toward the patio for more with no regard that I was standing right in front of the plant. I couldn't stop laughing. He stopped short of taking another one while I was there, but of course, he came back later. Click on pictures to enlarge.
Whenever we have apples, which is pretty often, we leave the cores in the yard. The squirrels and rabbits love them. Click on pictures to enlarge.
Now for a little nap.
Really, we do not need more snow. 🙂 The weather and work have made it a bit tougher to get out to the usual places, but our feeders in the yard are hopping. I'm filling them up pretty much every day. Here are a few of the regulars. Click on pictures to enlarge.
It's always great to see all the visitors to the feeders at this time of year. Click on pictures to enlarge.
A great way to help birds this winter is to create a brush pile. It's a good place to keep warm and hide from predators.
Nuthatches seem to do pretty much everything upside down.
I have been a bit behind on updating the blog, but I hope to be posting quite a few updates this week. It's always fun to go through the pictures again. When choosing which pics to post, I always see something new. It's one of the things I love about photography. In the field, I see one thing, and the image on the camera LCD screen isn't really big enough to see detail. At home, zooming in on the pictures, I may see that they are not quite as good as I thought they were going to be, or, I may find I am pleasantly surprised by color and expression that I could not see in detail when I took the picture.
I was standing under a power line in our backyard, taking pictures of robins, I think, when this squirrel came running along the line, paused briefly to look down at me, then went on his way. Click on pictures to enlarge.
The backyard is a wonderful place to spend some time. So many of us run out to our cars, run into the office, grocery store, etc., and never stop and look around, or look up. We've been trying to make a point of having our morning coffee in the yard (at least while it is still warm enough to do so). Once you start looking, start really paying attention to all the beings around you, you may find you're not able to stop, and that's not a bad thing. It happened to me. Click on pictures to enlarge.


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I booked a couple nights at Stay 53 which was a short walk from Sangmu station. It's in the area I stayed last time I was in Gwangju so I was already familiar with it. There's a lot of hotels and love motels in the area and it's very convenient for getting to either the airport or the KTX.
The hotel seems to be new (seeing as when I was there there were still grand opening things up). The rooms were decent but with little to no storage for people staying during longer trips. There wasn't a closet or a dresser, instead there was a coat hanger for people to hang up a couple things under which were robes and towels. There was however a mini fridge with three daily replaced water bottles, a nice area for sitting, a shelf under a mirror for getting ready in the morning and a desk with a laptop you could use. The bathroom was fully open, with no door separating it from the sleeping area and instead just glass walls so you could see into where the bathtub was. Frosted glass doors separated the toilet and shower, which still isn't super private. The toiletries were also single use sample sizes stored in a box on the get-ready shelf.
I stayed in the Standard Double so I'm unsure if staying in a different style room would offer more storage/a more private bathroom experience from anyone you may be sharing the room with. Also when I stayed there was no do not disturb door sign options or ways to subtly ask for a greener hotel experience i.e. reusing your towels. There also wasn't anywhere to hang up said towels after using them, unless you wanted to use the coat hanger near the entrance.
I did really enjoy my stay and the location was very convenient.


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Church Gate Collection
We would like to thank our Parents' Association for giving up their weekend to fundraise on behalf of our boys and girls. Nine volunteers gave up their time to participate in a Church gate collection at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Derrinturn. Many thanks to Gerry Beggs and The Parish Office team for their help and support in setting up this collection. A very impressive €465 was raised for our school. Thanks to everyone for your ongoing support of our school.
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June 2. At school Miranda learns that finals have been cancelled. They'll be learning their final grades the next day and if they want to bring them up, they can talk to teachers about extra credit. Miranda worries about Sammi, who had been failing French and planning to bring her grade up with her final, but then realizes Sammi probably won't care, because no one seems to. School will close on June 10, and reopen August 31st.
Miranda's response to this news shows that her mental parameters have not yet totally shifted. She's worried about Sammi's French grade, without factoring in that both grades and foreign language skills are no longer valuable commodities in their current environment.
June 3. For lunch, the school serves each student a stale peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It's common knowledge that the schools are closing early because they've run out of food. Miranda knows she shouldn't complain, since due to her mother's pantry stockpiles she's eating better than most. She sits with Sammi, Megan, Dave, Brian, and Jenna. Everyone but Megan eats their sandwich quickly, but Megan nibbles at one half and then asks who wants the other. She selects Dave and gives it to him. Miranda is bothered by this exchange.
The value of school has completely shifted. It is no longer a place that provides education; it's now a place that provides lunch. And once those food supplies are gone, it will cease to serve its purpose and be closed. Since food is such a valued commodity, Megan's act of very public altruism is unsettling, and Miranda is suspicious of her motives.
June 4. Miranda is pleased with all of her grades except for math—when she brings this up to Laura to ask if she should try for extra credit, Laura asks her "What's the point?" This question leaves Miranda reeling. She seeks out Matt and asks him if their mom thinks they're going to die. She wants him to laugh, but instead he's silent for a long time and then says that she and he are both concerned. He elaborates that with the canned goods and garden, they aren't worried about starving to death, but that they don't expect things to be back to normal until the fall, give or take.
The conversation about grades not mattering forces Miranda to realize just how much her mother's priorities have shifted from achievement to survival. This realization shakes Miranda to the core, and, as always, she goes to Matt for both reassurance and honesty.
Miranda asks Matt not to treat her like a kid and explain what he and Laura are worried about. He shares that her current top concern is Jonny's baseball camp. Laura wants Jonny to have a normal, childhood summer—plus, if he's away at camp, she won't need to feed him. Laura has already cut down on her meals, skipping breakfast and lunch unless Matt forces her to eat.
Matt's candid response to Miranda's questions is eye-opening. The fact that her mother would view Jonny's camp as a way to preserve their supplies is telling, since without reliable phone or mail, sending Jonny to camp feels uncertain.
Matt reassures Miranda that if things go back to normal then colleges will understand why she had a lower math grade this semester. When she presses him, he adds that if they don't go back to normal, her grades will be irrelevant. He makes her promise not to tell Laura about their conversation, and not to start skipping meals because "We need you to be strong." Miranda worries that she's not strong or good enough—and wonders if she'd give up food for Jonny like Megan had at lunch the day before.
Miranda is constantly comparing her response to those of others. She recognizes that she's not as religious or sacrificial as Megan—but this doesn't bother her right now. At the same time, comparing herself against Matt or Laura makes Miranda feel inadequate and unworthy.
June 5. Mrs. Nesbitt stops by with eggs that a former student had given her. Laura sautés them with potatoes and onions and they all share. Matt contributes a chocolate bar he found in his backpack. After supper they sing and Mrs. Nesbitt tells stories about when Laura was little. Miranda says it almost feels like happiness.
Miranda's slide-scale for emotions is constantly being reevaluated. While this scene would not have been something she cherished at the beginning of the novel, it is now. And as things get worse, Miranda leans to appreciate smaller and smaller joys.
June 6. At school Megan again gives away the second half of her sandwich, this time to Sammi. Miranda is concerned, but when she questions Megan, Megan responds, "God sustains me. Food doesn't." They fight, as Miranda tries to convince Megan that she's taking her religion to an extreme, and begs her to eat. Instead, Megan makes judgmental comments about Miranda's need for divine forgiveness. The argument ends with Megan walking away to join her church friends.
Miranda and Megan's fights never end with Miranda feeling satisfied, because she's arguing from a place of logic (i.e.: you need food to survive) and Megan is responding from a place of religious fervor (i.e.: faith will sustain me). This fight foreshadows bigger arguments and the ways their beliefs will continue to diverge.
June 7. Miranda dreams of her friend Becky who has passed away. In the dream, Becky is standing on the other side of a locked gate. She looks healthy again, and tells Miranda she's in heaven. When Miranda asks to be let in, Becky laughs and says that she can't. Miranda asks if Megan is keeping her out, and Becky says it's because she's not dead—and not good enough to be dead. Miranda wakes up shaken, as she remembers how desperate she'd felt to die so she could enter heaven.
Miranda's fears about her worth—which she has been debating in the past few entries with regards to her willingness to sacrifice for others—here manifest in dreams about heaven. Her rejection from heaven exacerbates her feelings of inadequacy.
At school they're wasting time; the teachers barely attempt lessons. School's value comes from the rumors and news that spread among the students—today Miranda hears about a secret Dairy Queen that's still operating, that electricity is gone forever, that solar power is being perfected, and that they'll all be dead by Christmas. The other benefit of school is lunch—today Megan tears her sandwich in half and winks as she gives a piece to Sammi and Michael.
While most of the rumors being circulated are untrue, in a world where everyone is desperate for answers, Miranda finds comfort in hearing any news—false or not. Megan's act of generosity with her sandwich is undercut by how she uses the moment to taunt Miranda.
June 8. Miranda has started to feel numb. She doesn't want to know about what's happening in other states or countries. She can't bring herself to care about people outside her immediate sphere. She judges herself for this because she thinks everyone else in her life does care, but she's reached her saturation point for fear. And she worries that her diary is going to be "a record of death."
Miranda continues to chastise herself for her normal responses to this disaster. She's reached a threshold where she can't process more tragedy, yet feels acutely that she is flawed for shutting down emotionally.
June 9. On the second to last day of school Miranda is given a flyer about a donation drive for people in New Jersey and New York. While Miranda likes the idea of helping people—the idea of people being worse off than she is—Laura tears up the flyer and vehemently states they won't be donating. Miranda is shocked because her mother has always been very altruistic, but Laura insists they don't know what they'll need that winter if they can't get heating oil. Miranda argues that things have to be back to normal by winter, but Laura doesn't budge.
Whereas the day before Miranda had been worried about her own numbness, today she's galvanized by the belief that she can do something to help others through the drive. Laura's angry reaction makes it clear that Miranda isn't the only one whose emotions have shifted, and it takes some of the pressure off Miranda, who was worried about everyone else being more selfless than her.
Miranda seeks out Matt to ask about heating oil. She learns that they haven't been able to get any, and they expect to run out by fall if the reserves aren't restored. The fuel companies have all stated that they don't know if they'll be able to promise any fuel this winter. Matt says they're luckier than most because they have a woodstove, which will heat their sunroom. Miranda finds the conversation absurd, because it's early June and eighty-five degrees out—and no one can predict what winter will be like. Matt makes her promise not to tell Jonny about the conversation. Miranda ends the journal entry by telling how she went in the linen closet to count their blankets—and then stood outside until she felt warm enough to stop shivering.
This is the second time that Miranda has sought out Matt for information, and the second time he's asked her to keep a secret. Both information and the withholding of information hold power. Miranda wants to be treated like an adult, but also doesn't know how to process the bleak truths she's given. While she wants to believe that Matt and Laura's worries are ridiculous, her actions following their conversations prove how seriously she's taking this.


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In a judgment handed down on 19 March 2019 (Høiness v Norway, no 43624/14), the European Court of Human Rights ("ECtHR") refused to impose liability on an Internet forum for anonymous comments that had been published on its site.
The claim arose from the publication of three purportedly defamatory comments about a prominent Norwegian lawyer, Mona Høiness (pic). The comments were posted on a discussion forum operated by a Norwegian news portal.
In November 2010, a series of objectifying and vulgar comments about Høiness were posted on an discussion forum operated by the online news portal Hegnar Online. The discussion forum was distinct from the editorial content of the online edition.
Høiness brought proceedings before the Oslo City Court against Hegnar Media AS and an editor, Mr H, for defamation. She claimed that her honour had been infringed because of sexual harassment, and that the defendants had the same editorial responsibility for the comments as if they had been letters from readers printed in a newspaper.
Decision of the City Court
The City Court ruled in favour of the defendants. It held that the comments did not amount to unlawful defamation because they were incapable of offending Høiness's honour or reputation. The City Court considered the comments tasteless and inappropriate but were generally unserious.
Høiness was ordered to pay the defendants' costs. In making its order, the City Court took into account that Høiness had turned down an offer of settlement but also that the amount claimed by the defendants was excessive.
Proceedings before the High Court
Høiness appealed the decision of the City Court to the High Court. In addition to the claim for defamation, she advanced three further arguments: that her right to privacy had breached; that her rights concerning the protection of personality had been breached; and that the comments had breached the Gender Equality Act.
Although the High Court considered that Høiness had been right to react to the statements complained of, it held that the lack of culpability of the defendants meant that they could not be held liable for any harm suffered as a result of the comments. The Court noted the presence of warning buttons on the website as well as staff undertaking a moderator role on the forum. Further, it appeared that in all instances, the defendants had acted with sufficient rapidity in taking down the comments, which precluded any suggestions of liability on the part of Hegnar Online.
The High Court upheld the City Court's decision on costs.
Proceedings before the Supreme Court
In addition to appealing the High Court's decision on liability, Høiness appealed the decision on costs. She argued that the amount charged by counsel for the defendants' was so high that there would be a chilling effect on the willingness of individuals to challenge purported violations of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights ("ECHR").
The Supreme Court refused the application for leave to appeal against either the judgment as a whole or the decision on costs. Høiness consequently brought her appeal to the ECtHR.
Having stated the general principles regarding the competing interests between Articles 8 and 10 ECHR, the Court set out the relevant aspects of freedom of expression where the liability of an online publisher for publication anonymous comments is in question, as articulated in Delfi AS v Estonia [GC], no. 64569/09, § 137, ECHR 2015. Namely: the context of the comments; the measures applied by the company in order to prevent or remove defamatory comments; the liability of the actual authors of the comments as an alternative to the intermediary's liability; and the consequences of the domestic proceedings for the company (at [67]).
The ECtHR noted that the comments were found not to constitute defamation by the City Court, and the High Court considered it unnecessary to take a stance on whether the comments were defamatory.
However, the ECtHR accepted that Høiness would have faced considerably difficulties in attempting to pursue claims against the anonymous posters.
Nonetheless, the ECtHR observed that although Hegnar Online was a large commercial news portal, the debate forums in which the impugned comments were found were unlikely to be considered as a continuation of its editorial articles.
Finally, the ECtHR took into account the monitoring and moderating system that Hegnar Online had put into effect. It noted that there was an established system of moderators who monitored content, interactive 'warning' buttons that readers could use to notify their reaction to comments, as well as the ability for readers to give warning by other means, such as email.
Having regard to the above, the ECtHR found no reason to substitute a different view for that of the domestic courts. Further, it held that the domestic courts had acted within their margin of appreciation when seeking the balance between Høiness's Article 8 rights and the opposing right of expression under Article 10 of Hegnar Media AS.
Turning then to the purported chilling effect caused by the costs order made against Høiness, the ECtHR held that, in the circumstances of the case, there was no reason to question the domestic courts' assessment of the imposition of costs. It was satisfied that the domestic courts sufficiently safeguarded the applicant's Article 8 rights and that there had been no violation.
Accordingly, the ECtHR held that there had been no violation of Article 8.
There are two elements of the decision in Høiness that are of particular note.
First, the ECtHR has continued to demonstrate a willingness to avoid imposing liability on online publishers for comments made by third party actors, thereby constraining the impact of its decision in Delfi AS. However, it is important to note that the mechanism used to achieve this result flows from Delfi AS: the case set the precedent that an attack on personal honour and reputation must be sufficiently serious before Article 8 ECHR will come into play (Delfi AS at [137]; Høiness at [64]).
Secondly, it is unclear how the decision in Høiness will interact with proposed domestic legislation put forward by British government that would impose a duty of care on online platforms to protect users from, amongst other things, material which is lawful but harmful.
In addition to reiterating the test of sufficient seriousness in Delfi AS, the ECtHR also considered it unnecessary to examine the nature of the impugned comments in depth because they did not amount to unprotected speech, such as hate speech or incitement to violence (at [69]). Therefore, the threshold that must be surpassed before liability is imposed by the Strasbourg court is a high one. However, the bar for liability at the domestic level may be set considerably lower, making it difficult for domestic decision-makers to impose the domestic legislation whilst adhering to their obligations to apply the legal principles flowing from the ECHR and ECtHR.
Samuel Rowe is a student at the University of Oxford.


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Magnet schools and educational choice: How do families decide?
The purpose of the study was to compare the perceptions of parents who selected a magnet school and succeeded in obtaining that choice for their child (children) and those who selected a magnet school of their choice but had to choose a magnet school with a different focus because they were not successful in obtaining their first choice. A survey questionnaire was completed by 126 respondent parents of second and sixth grade students in two selected school districts. Six parents (two mothers, two fathers, and two mothers and fathers) were also interviewed. Quantitative data (survey) were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and chi-square. Qualitative data (interviews) were analyzed using analysis of content of responses. The study yielded four major findings: (a) families in this study relied primarily on school visits, school reputation, the recommendations of others, orientation sessions, visits to the school during the regular school day, whether the parents attended the school as a child, cleanliness of the school, variety of teaching programs, good teaching staff, or school location to guide their choice of school; (b) parents who received their first choice were the most satisfied with the school choice process; (c) age, gender, ethnicity do not influence school choice received, and (d) not all parents who participated in this study feel empowered by school choice.
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School administration|Elementary education
Recommended Citation
Cook, Ronel Eugene, "Magnet schools and educational choice: How do families decide?" (2009). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI3361371.


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Jonathan Wild (abt 1682 – 24 May 1725) was an eighteenth century English gang leader who worked both sides of the legal system as the "Thief-Taker General" and underworld kingpin. Before England had a police force, thief-takers captured criminals and either handed them over to the authorities or prosecuted them for reward money.
As a thief-taker, Jonathan Wild earned at least £40 in reward money for each criminal captured and prosecuted, much was more than many people earned in a year. The irony is that the rewards Wild earned by bringing crooks to justice helped fund his to rise in power in among London gangs. The crooks he apprehended either belonged to rival gangs or were members of his own gang who betrayed him. In many cases they were people who were not guilty of the crimes for which they were accused.
The front for Wild's criminal empire was his Office for the Recovery of Lost and Stolen Property where victims of theft would hire him to recoup their stolen possessions for a fee, which happened to be just below the cost of replacing the stole item. But this "legitimate" business was a scam. He would order his gang to take specific items so that the victims would hire him to locate and return the stolen goods. Wild managed to please the thieves by paying for their services, and to please the victims by reuniting them with their property.
Wild's criminal empire began to crumble in 1724 when he helped to capture, prosecute, and execute a thief and folk hero, Jack Sheppard. Sheppard happened to also be an old employee of Wild's who decided to go independent. The press coverage of Wild during Sheppard's capture and trial was so negative that he became widely loathed.
In February of 1725 Wild was arrested for helping one of his gang members escape from jail. But he ended up being tried for stealing merchandise from a local lace vendor (of all things). During the investigation, members of Wild's gang began cooperate and revealed his criminal activities. He was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging. Wild's execution ended up being a public spectacle for which tickets were sold in advance for the best vantage points
After his execution, Jonathan Wild's body was secretly buried in a church graveyard. But he wasn't able to rest in peace for very long. In the 18th century, his body was exhumed by body snatchers and sold to the Royal College of Surgeons for dissection and his skeleton was turned into an anatomical specimen. Wild's skeleton remains on public display in the Royal College's Hunterian Museum. Wild was such notorious criminal figure that he was mentioned in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novel, The Valley of Fear, as the underworld predecessor of Professor Moriarty.
Linda (2004, November 4). Jonathan Wild – London's First Organised Crime Lord. BBC. Retrieved on January 9, 2014 from: http://news.bbc.co.uk/dna/place-lancashire/plain/A3176291
Vaver, Anthony. (2010, May 24). Jonathan Wild, Thief-Taker General and Receiver of Stolen Goods. Executed Today. Retrieved on January 9, 2014 from: http://www.executedtoday.com/2010/05/24/1725-jonathan-wild-thief-taker-general-and-receiver-of-stolen-goods/
The 1700-year-old skeletons of a couple who were martyred by being buried alive
The notable skeleton of "The Cramond Murderer"
The relics of this secular saint are on display in a science museum
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We've always been blessed to work with great teams of people. Small teams mind you, but great nonetheless because we've had the right people on board.
But it's not just about getting the right people. It's about getting the right people doing the right things.
Jim Collins in his book From Good to Great has a very cool, easy-to-remember metaphor: It's about getting the right people on the bus… and making sure they're sitting in the right seats.
In other words, what Jim is saying is: people first then plan the direction.
As a small private company working in education, we contract in the expertise that we need as we need it. We do this for training as well as for resource development.
This means we can do very tailored training or address other specific needs of our clients. And it's great for our own professional development.
Also, because we work in a very narrow niche within education, in the field of literacy and numeracy development, we've been able to pick and choose who we want to work with.
The flipside of Project work means that we're not stuck with people either if circumstances change or we want to drive the bus in a different direction.
We wouldn't have it any other way.
Working with a great team means working with people that are better than we are… better equipped… more highly skilled… even better looking…
As the saying goes, 'there's no I in team'… However you can get 'me' and 'meat'… We've learned that we need to keep the 'me' to a minimum, but not be the meat in the sandwich either. It's about dealing with the ego and allow others space to grow and evolve with the project.
With this approach it's a given that the work is always going to be a learning experience. And this is usually true at a group level as well as at a personal level. An open mind and a humble attitude go hand in hand with good direction and strong leadership.
Give some thought to how you are going to create the 'glue' that your team needs to stick together through the project or the training. It's about relationship. This means doing things together in addition to the work. Eating together… Going out socially… Having a drink…
One implication: it certainly helps if you actually like the people that you're working with.
Questions to consider
- Consider your team… Are they the right people? Are the sitting in the right seats on the bus?
- Are you in a position to set the direction?
- What expertise do you need that you don't have?
- How can you access this expertise for your team or project?
- How can you create the relationship glue that you need to pull the team together as a coherent unit?


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INDIANAPOLIS -- Two Hoosier children are caught in the fight to remove people living illegally in Indiana and across the country.
Their mother, Erika Fierro is a 2001 Beech Grove High School Graduate and is facing possible deportation.
Their father, Jesus, was picked up for deportation last week while he was on his way to work.
Jesus had entered the country illegally in 1988.
Erika was also taken into custody but was later released.
Now, she's forced to wear an electronic ankle bracelet.
Erika and Jesus, have spent the past several years training prayer groups at parishes around Indianapolis - he's a musician and she's a singer.
Erika says he parents brought her to the United States from Mexico when she was 5 years old, so she's not eligible for DACA.
But her two American born children, ages 8 and 3, have no idea about the battle their parents are facing.
"It's very hard. She doesn't quite know," said Erika. "I can't explain much to her she's too small, but my son does ask for his dad. I tell him there are things that are fair right now."
The group Faith in Indiana is working with the family to provide support while she works through the process to try to stay in the United States.
Ericka is set to check-in with immigration this week to find out the status of her citizenship.
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GSN is yet to renew Steampunk'd for Season 2
This article has the most up-to-date info on the status of Steampunk'd Season 2 as we continuously monitor the news to keep you in the know. GSN is yet to make a decision on its future. Subscribe to our automatic updates below.
Storyline and cast
Steampunk'd is an American reality series broadcast by the Game Show Network (GSN). Hosted by fashion expert and TV personality Jeannie Mai, the new design competition series premiered on August 19, 2015.
Inspired by the success of Project Runway, Steampunk'd is a new competition series that seeks to discover the most talented steampunk designer. Taking a futurist approach to creating fashion and technology, contestants — called "Makers" — work in teams to complete design challenges that test their abilities to turn everyday things into masterpieces of steampunk style. Over the course of eight episodes, Makers compete for the chance to be crowned a true master and win a $100,000 grand prize.
Thomas Willeford, Matt King and Kate "Kato" Lambert join host Jeannie Mai as the series' panel of judges and bonafide steampunk authorities. Produced by Pink Sneakers Production and executive produced by Kimberly Belcher Ehrhard, John Ehrhard, Lauren Stevens and Jennifer J. Duncan, Steampunk'd is filmed in Los Angeles with a cast of ten contestants.
Among the "Makers" are pastry chef and leather maker, Charles Mason, an X-ray technitian and custom watches designer James Neathery, former tattoo artist and costume designer Karianne Gottschalk, designer of moving sculptures and taxidermy wearable art Ave Rose, single mom and adult novelty shop purveyor Niki "Lady Hawk" Phillips, A self-described "super geek" and theater trained performance artist Tobias McCurry, among others.
In season 1 of the series, the Makers are challenged to create artworks that fuse Victorian design with modern technology. GSN has made no formal announcement regarding the return of the series for a second season.
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Corsair, a leader in high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the immediate availability of the upgraded Sabre RGB gaming mouse. Equipped with a 10,000 DPI optical sensor, four-zone dynamic multi-color backlighting and eight programmable buttons, Sabre RGB is the new lightweight champion of Corsair's award winning range of gaming mice.
By combining state-of-the-art optical sensor technology with lightweight and ergonomic design, the Corsair Sabre RGB gaming mouse provides superior tracking speed with deadly accuracy. Equipped with a 10,000 DPI optical sensor and multi-color DPI indicator, high-accuracy tracking is assured to make every click count. Weighing just 100g and designed to accommodate multiple grip styles, Sabre RGB's sleek ergonomic shape fits comfortably in your hand, allowing gamers to react quickly and play longer.
Sabre RGB's 8 programmable buttons can be fully re-mapped using the Corsair Utility Engine Software (CUE) - whether for single keystrokes or complex macros to give MOBA and MMO gamers the edge. Four-zone dynamic multi-color backlighting gives users virtually infinite color customization, or with CUE Link, match Sabre RGB's lighting and effects to that of your Corsair RGB Keyboard with the click of a button.
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The United States Golf Association announce the production of "1962 U.S. Open: Jack's First Major," the USGA's first-ever film produced for network television. The one-hour documentary chronicles Jack Nicklaus' first U.S. Open victory in 1962 at Oakmont Country Club, which set in motion one of the most prolific careers in professional golf and at the same time ignited one of the greatest rivalries in sport between Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
"1962 U.S. Open: Jack's First Major" will premiere in the United States on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at 2 p.m. EDT on NBC (check local listings) prior to the network's live final-round coverage of the 112th U.S. Open Championship at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. The film will make its international debut Sunday 10 June on Sky Sports (SS3).
A preview trailer of the documentary film is available at www.usga.org/62usopenfilm
"We're proud to make our network television film debut by bringing golf fans around the world this compelling and dramatic documentary that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Jack's first major championship," said USGA President Glen D. Nager. "This film masterfully tells the story of the turning point in Nicklaus' career, from successful amateur and collegiate player to U.S. Open champion, which set into motion a major championship record that has remained unmatched for 50 golden years."
"1962 U.S. Open: Jack's First Major" is a USGA film, produced in collaboration with the USGA Museum and Ross Greenburg Productions, and features archival footage of the 1962 U.S. Open from the Museum's own collection, and other archival material from Oakmont Country Club, the Jack Nicklaus Museum, Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A, and newsreels of the day. The film also includes fresh interviews with Nicklaus, Palmer and other luminaries from golf and journalism to tell the complete story of the 1962 U.S. Open Championship, from the opening round through the dramatic 18-hole playoff, covering events both on and off the course.
"Jack Nicklaus is one of the most compelling sports figures of the last 50 years, and we're delighted to tell the story of his win at the 1962 U.S. Open through this new film," said Robert Williams, director of the USGA Museum. "The 90 holes played at Oakmont proved to be a major turning point in golf history, as the U.S. Open validated Nicklaus' great potential as a professional through the toughest examination in the game. It is a privilege to partner with the storytelling talents of Ross Greenburg in documenting an exciting period in USGA history and celebrating the emerging era of the 'Golden Bear.'"
"It is an honor and a thrill to be working for the USGA on this legendary story about the 1962 U.S. Open at Oakmont," said Ross Greenburg, a 51-time Sports Emmy Award winner. "It is also a dream come true to spend time with two icons in the world of golf, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, as they document this historic moment in each of their storied careers."
Narrated by accomplished actor and Emmy Award® winning narrator Peter Coyote, who has lent his rich voice to over 120 films and documentaries, "1962 U.S. Open: Jack's First Major" culminates in a retelling of the final rounds of the 1962 U.S. Open and Sunday's dramatic 18-hole playoff, exploring the emotions of Nicklaus, the undaunted young champion, and Palmer, the hometown favorite. The film closes with reflections from Nicklaus on what the victory meant to him then and now, and how it set the tone for an unrivaled career—one that included a record-tying four U.S. Open titles and a total of 18 major wins, a record that stands today.
"I have never been one to reflect on past achievements, but this production allowed me the opportunity to look back on and relive a very significant part of my life and career," Nicklaus said. "To the credit of theUSGAMuseumand Ross Greenburg Production, their combined research was evident in the interview process. They covered aspects of that U.S. Open that I haven't thought of in close to 50 years. For example, they unearthed letters exchanged after that U.S. Open between my father and my childhood idol Bob Jones."
"At that time in 1962, I was a 22-year-old kid with blinders on, focusing on the task at hand which was winning my first professional tournament and our national championship," added Nicklaus. "Fifty years later, it was nice to take the blinders off and think about all the elements that made for such a meaningful week in my life."
The film's high-profile list of interviewees also includes: golf professionals Gary Player, Deane Beman, Dow Finsterwald and Billy Maxwell, all of whom played in the final two rounds of regulation play with Nicklaus; golf journalists Dave Anderson and Marino Parascenzo, who covered the 1962 U.S. Open; USGA Executive Director Mike Davis and Rand Jerris, the USGA's senior managing director for Public Affairs and noted golf historian.
"1962 U.S. Open: Jack's First Major" is executive-produced by theUSGAMuseumand Ross Greenburg Productions.
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Teamed up with Senate Veteran's Affairs Chairmen and area professional sports teams on the "One Empty Seat" campaign where open seats were designated at stadiums to honor and remember POW/MIA service men and women.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Veteran's Disability Income – Co-sponsored law that eliminated a veteran's disability income from being considered as income when determining their eligibility for the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
Civil Service Preference for Veterans – Supported measure that provided for a veterans' preference on civil service exams.
Stolen Valor – Co-sponsored and voted in favor of Stolen Valor Act that created a new offense under the state Crimes Code when a person makes a misrepresentation of military service or honors with intent to obtain money, property or other benefit or fraudulently holds themselves out to be a member or veteran of the armed forces, or the recipient of any military decoration or medal. Another stolen valor measure I supported was the enactment of legislation that penalizes any individual who falsely claims to be a veteran on their Pennsylvania driver's license application.
Expedited Teaching Certificates for Military – Voted in favor of the act that expedited teaching certificates and reduced fees for active and former military members and their spouses.
"Honoring our Veterans" Motorcycle License Plates – Supported the establishment of a special veterans' license plate for motorcycles.
Veterans Transition – Supported enactment of measure to assist veterans transition from their military life to a civilian career.
Persian Gulf War Bonus Program – Voted in favor of measure that extended the Persian Gulf Veterans' Bonus Program.
Veteran-Owned Business Fee Exemption –Supported the establishment of a state business start-up fee exemption for veteran-owned or reservist-owned small businesses. This law also provided for voluntary veterans' preference in private employment and enables private employers to adopt and apply a veterans' preference employment policy.
Korean War Veterans Representation – Voted in favor of law that added the Korean War Veterans Association, Inc. as a representative to the State Veterans Commission.
Veterans Trust Fund – Co-sponsored legislation that established the Veterans Trust Fund to provide grants for veterans' assistance programs across Pennsylvania. The revenue is used to help veterans and their families, provide for shelter and other living necessities and to build and maintain honorary monuments.
Veterans' Registry – Voted in favor of recently enacted law that require the state Department of Military Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans' registry for outreach purposes.


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Updated: May 23, 2020
What struck me most about Berlin was the continued emphasis on reassessing what was being done to repent for the past, and acknowledging that the past is still present (this is a practice that needs to be put in place by many more countries, my own included). I am often privileged by the communities I surround myself with; artists are notorious for being radical thinkers, with often the subsequent ostracization being fodder for more charged compositions and messages. I am far away from Berlin now, but I'm wishing I were near to be able to attend KOW's exhibition "The Fuel of Your Lives Becomes Ashes in Ours *". Touching on unacknowledged class wars, and the role of the artist in opening up public discourse, it is a powerful reminder that my own safe community of people is not enough - it is of the utmost importance to reach out with the work we do. Art and artists serve many purposes, both of this world and beyond it. Their press has articulated the story behind their exhibition incredibly well, I do wish you read it at https://kow-berlin.com/exhibitions/das-was-euch-am-leben-halt-ist-das-was-bei-uns-zu-asche-zerfiel. It can be daunting to speak out against the mainstream, and you will face cunning disagreement and threats against your well being. I admire KOW greatly for their choice to present a body of work on this topic; it embodies everything I loved about the city. Though it is comfortable to believe that things are alright, and to not speak out against the oppressor, it is our duty to educate ourselves and continue to do so with the language we speak best: art.
.....#art #artist #socialactivism #activism #conscientiousart #artivism #berlin #KOW #Germany #woke #femaleartist #comfortablynumb #speakout #speakup #artasatool #wakeupworld #kunst #artmuseum #makeartnotwar #pastispresent #bloodonourhands #classwarfare #oppressed #girlpower #powerful #publicart #universal #radical #takeastand #knowledgeispower


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September 16, 2011
GERD Coughing
Gastroesophageal reflux or GERD is a medical condition that causes stomach acid to back up into the esophagus or throat. GERD coughing is common since stomach acid is not only irritating to the esophagus, it is also irritating to the delicate tissues of the throat as well. Although not all cases of acid reflux result in GERD coughing, it is very common. Other signs and symptoms of GERD include frequent throat clearing, a burning sensation in the chest area or throat, persistent heartburn and even chest pain.
Sometimes, symptoms of GERD can be so severe, that they actually can mimic a heart attack. When symptoms of chest pain occur, it should never be assumed that the symptoms are related to acid reflux disease or GERD. When in doubt, a medical evaluation should be sought to make sure the symptoms are not cardiovascular in nature. To ease symptoms of GERD coughing, drinking plenty of fluid can help dilute stomach acid so that they are not as irritating. In addition, over-the-counter acid inhibitors can also help reduce symptoms.
Home remedies that are effective in reducing GERD coughing and other symptoms include elevating the head of the bed when sleeping. This helps prevent the backflow of stomach acid from migrating into the throat. In addition, avoiding certain foods such as chocolate, peppermint and highly spiced and fatty foods can reduce symptoms. Smoking and drinking alcohol can also exacerbate acid reflux symptoms, so cutting down can be beneficial.
Excessive weight can worsen GERD, as can certain medications. These include beta blockers, which relax the lower esophageal sphincter or LES, allowing stomach acid to backflow into the esophagus. Other medications that tend to relax the LES include narcotic pain relievers and anti-anxiety medications such as Xanax and Ativan. In addition to over-the-counter acid blocking medications, antacid tablets can help neutralize stomach acid.
When symptoms of GERD coughing and other acid reflux symptoms occur, the physician may recommend diagnostic testing to determine the extent of the condition. Medical tests that may be recommended include an upper GI series or endoscopy, and a blood test that can check for a condition called h pylori. This bacterium can promote the development of stomach ulcers and cause symptoms similar to those of GERD. In addition, the physician will want to determine if the esophagus has been damaged by acid erosion, and if so, what the extent is. A condition called Barrett?s esophagus can cause significant symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, GERD coughing and heartburn. In addition, untreated Barrett?s may increase the risk of esophageal cancer in certain individuals.
It is important to note that when symptoms of GERD occur, and particularly GERD coughing, remedies such as cough medicine will be ineffective in treating the condition. Unless efforts are made to specifically alleviate the migration of stomach acid into the throat, coughing and pronounced throat clearing will persist. Although GERD is seldom a serious medical condition, symptoms can be intrusive and prevent the enjoyment of certain foods. When home remedies for GERD are ineffective for treating symptoms, the physician can implement an appropriate treatment plan that may include prescription medication, dietary changes and a weight loss program. For more information on the causes and cures of GERD coughing be sure to visit Reflux Remedy at refluxrememdy.com today!
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January 10, 2011
Erosive Esophagitis
There are specific erosive things that can cause you to have inflammation, swelling and irritation of your esophagus (throat).
The most common erosive thing that can cause esophagitis is acid reflux. Acid reflux is the main cause of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is like heart burn on steroids!
The erosive nature of digestive acids does severe damage to your more sensitive throat (esophagus) lining. Esophagitis is one of the first symptoms that can lead to throat cancer.
If the cause of your acid reflux isn't discovered the damage to your esophagus will eventually cause a mutation in your throat cells.
That's correct; your throat cells will actually mutate to become more like your stomach cells.
This is an amazing feat of self preservation by your body/mind's own automatic healing process. Hopefully you find a natural remedy for your erosive esophagitis before it gets that bad.
The trick to healing erosive esophagitis is to remove the cause of the inflammation, which in most cases is from your acid reflux.
Here are 5 things that can also trigger the symptoms of erosive esophagitis such as:
1. Pharmaceuticals
2. Vomiting
3. Herpes
4. Candida
5. Immune imbalance
You should suspect you have erosive esophagitis if you have difficulty swallowing or feel pain in your throat. If something was stuck in your throat you can expect the same symptoms of erosive esophagitis to develop. So if you take a lot of pills make sure you help them go down with some water.
If you have blood in your vomit you need to see a doctor immediately. Even if your stools are dark or tar-like you most likely have blood in your stools from the erosive esophagitis. In either case see a doctor immediately.
Some of the procedures doctors use to find out if you suffer from erosive esophagitis are:
- Endoscopy: Using a camera to directlt view inside your esophagus
- Biopsy: Cutting out a sample of your esophagus tissue.
- Culture: Taking a sample with a swab, without cutting your esophagus
- Barium X-Rays: Using a radioactive dye that enhanced the X-Ray photos.
Depending how bad your erosive esophagitis is determines how doctors will treat your symptoms. It's not unusual for them to use Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), antibiotics, steroids and pain medication.
Always look into discovering the cause of your erosive esophagitis, don't just treat the symptoms . . . eliminate the cause and your throat will heal naturally given time.
You were born to heal,
Todd M. Faass
Health Advocate
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This article was one of my greatest privileges to write and when I saw this quote that was pulled to share online and in the magazine I was really happy. One of the greatest things I have learned is that whatever each and every person has to share is of value. I was extremely and painfully shy when I was growing up and still often feel as though I shouldn't have spoken up or shared something. But then I began to receive the most wonderful feedback from other people who feel exactly the same way I do and now don't feel so alone. So, I'm glad I've taken the leap to share publicly how I feel about things, especially about art in my life. If what I share helps someone else to feel better, more connected, than I feel better, too. There is nothing more wonderful than connecting with another person.
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I've had this really cute magazine rack that my brothers gave me for a birthday gift a few years back that has been hiding on the far side of the sofa. Not because it needed to be hidden but it just became a catchall for books and magazines and the mess of that needed to be hidden! So I decided it would be hidden no more! But I also decided that the blue that it was painted wouldn't quite go with the blue dresser already in the living room ......... and I wanted a chance to test out some paint I had bought for the dining chairs!
So I got to work ............ well, here's a before picture first:
It's a nice shade of blue but it doesn't really work with this blue from the dresser (in my opinion):
The color I chose, Martha Stewart's "Enamelware" is a lighter blue but I think it works better with the blue of the dresser. Here you can see it on the magazine rack after I primed and painted it:
It's a different shade of blue, with a slight greenish tint but I think it works well with the other colors in the living room. I also wanted to try to show-off the details of the magazine rack, especially those cute floral cutouts so I got out some sandpaper and sanded all the edges down to the wood surface to give a nice contrast.
Here you can see the finished product:
And a bit closer of the edges:
And the floral motif:
And here it is holding my home decorating/fix-it magazines and inspiration binder of ideas I've cut-out from past issues.
Hopefully now that I have the magazine rack visible my magazines will find their way there instead of scattered over the coffee table!


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John Anthony Wessel was born November 22, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas to John W. and Marie Inez (Holder) Wessel. He passed away December 9, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, spending time in Vietnam. After returning from Vietnam, John went into the construction business where he learned and hone his construction skills.
In 1996 John went into Federal Service working for the US Army Corp of Engineers as a construction representative. John used his construction skills to support the US Army Corps of Engineers mission and gained the respect and trust from all he worked with. His primary work location was Buffalo, New York, but he also worked at many other locations in New York, Ohio, Iraq and Afghanistan. John retired from Federal Service on June 30, 2012. After retiring, He moved to Belton, Missouri with his wife Debora to support her career.
John was married three times, first to Judy, then to Casey and last to Debora. He had five children and two stepchildren, Tony, Tasha, Tara, Eric, Morgan, Kenny and Michael.
He enjoyed fishing, baseball, watching sports and spending time with his loved ones, family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Wessel and 1 brother Jim Wessel.
He is survived by his wife Debora Wessel; 5 children, Tony Wessel (Sillya), Tasha Wessel, Tara Gullo (Tim), Eric Wessel, and Morgan Wessel; 2 step children, Kenny and Michael Morton; 2 sisters, Pat Vanhoogstraat (John) and Cathy Wessel and 10 grandchildren.


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Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has hired Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon as a corporate partner in Bangkok, adding specialist M&A and competition law expertise as part the firm's ongoing expansion in Southeast Asia.
Niab advises clients on complex public and private M&A transactions and competition/antitrust law. She has experience in a wide range of industries, including petrochemicals, food and beverage, financial institutions, retail and wholesale, automotive, and energy.
She joins Herbert Smith Freehills from Allen & Overy in Bangkok, has previously worked in Singapore and London, and is dual qualified in Thailand and England & Wales.
"Niab's appointment further strengthens and expands our busy Southeast Asia corporate practice," said Asia head of corporate Graeme Preston. "Our longstanding relationships with Thai clients will also benefit from having her M&A expertise on the ground in Bangkok."
"Despite market uncertainty, our client and M&A activity levels in Southeast Asia remain strong. Niab's exceptional reputation enhances our corporate capability for both domestic and cross-border transactions."
Niab will also work closely with the firm's market-leading Bangkok and regional disputes team to provide comprehensive legal support for both Thai and international clients.
"This appointment is the latest step in our Southeast Asia expansion, adding Niab's international and Thai law expertise to our already extensive footprint across the region," said Asia managing partner May Tai. "We are thrilled to welcome her to our Asia team."
The firm's appointments and promotions in Southeast Asia this year are a testament to its ambitious growth plans for the region.
Herbert Smith Freehills Prolegis, the firm's Singapore law alliance, announced the hire of Adrian Wong in June as director and head of projects. In February, Herbert Smith Freehills added project finance partner Rupert Baker and capital markets partner Xavier Amadei in Singapore.
In May, the firm also promoted three new partners in Southeast Asia – Cellia Cognard in Jakarta and Harry Evans and Daniel Waldek in Singapore – and three new counsel – Victor Chiew and Salonika Kataria in Singapore and Michelle Virgiany in Jakarta.
Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, the firm's longstanding associate firm in Jakarta, also expanded its corporate practice this year, with the hire of partners Abimata Putra and Irfan Ghazali and the promotion to partner of Stephanie.
Niab has a bachelor's degree in law and international law from Chulalongkorn University and a graduate diploma in law and postgraduate diploma from the University of Law and BPP University in the UK respectively.
She has over 12 years' experience and has spent the entirety of her career to date at Allen & Overy, including time spent working in that firm's Singapore and London offices.
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