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That Florida Spirit: Jamie Loftus Visits Cassadaga, the Psychic Capital of the WorldArt by Jamie Loftus Comedy Features Cassadaga
My mom and I arrive at the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Meeting Association in central Florida on a Saturday morning to celebrate her birthday and hopefully contact the dead, in whichever order. Psychics and mediums have been a common interest of ours for years, and the appeal of an entire colony of mediums whose full-time jobs were to connect visitors with their deceased loved ones at the lower-middle class version of top dollar held more appeal than any other attraction in Orlando—even that theme park constructed around a pagan one-percenter with a facial scar.
"Oh, I can feel it," Mom says about something or other when we get out of the car in front of the Cassadaga Hotel, which we will soon learn is the hub of the schism that stretches across the camp's 57 acres. Make no mistake, Cassadaga isn't how Conor Oberst describes it in his music, but neither was sex or weed. It's a place divided in many ways, a sparring ground between the traditionally trained mediums entrenched in the traditions and history of Cassadaga, and the trendier New Age psychics that work the hotel more like your average crystal shop tarot reader. Across the street from the Hotel is the book store, a traditionalist venture that actively encourages visitors to engage with certified camp mediums over the hacks across the street. They're all spiritualists, but some are more evangelical than others.
It's fine, both sides assure us through the course of the day through clenched teeth. It's fine.
Like any religion, the story behind spiritualism requires suspension of belief. Deeply rooted in the concept of the afterlife and the spirit world, the movement experienced its peak between the 1840s and early 1900s, reaching its height with the widespread popularity of the spirit-speaking Fox sisters. Kate and Maggie Fox, per legend, were two young sisters able to convince their community that they could communicate with spirits through "rappings" on the ceiling of their floor and ceiling. Their older sister Leah recognized that her younger siblings were producting these rappings with the joints of their toes on resonant wooden floors, and saw an opportunity that had rarely been afforded to American women up until that point: to be in control of their own movement. Prior to vaudeville, the Fox sisters brought massive clout to the nascent spiritualist movement and made their own livings until, some forty years later, Kate and Maggie explained the mechanism of their trick to the public. The popularity of the movement faded, but camps like Lily Dale in upstate New York and Cassadaga, founded by a trance medium named George Colby in 1894, flourished.
Before we know any of this, we go into the hotel, rebuilt after a fire in 1926 and radiating some off-brand Shining vibes. Prominently displayed between the cafe and the gift shop is a menu of mediums the size of a bookcase. They're mostly older women, and my mom selects a gay man in a turban (not for religious purposes—it's a carnival psychic's turban) and I choose a lady who looks like my aunt. It's fun here—people are brunching and day drinking in Sinatra's Bar down the hall, which promises haunted karaoke in the evenings. It feels a little off for the spirit vortex the area claims to be, but this lines up pretty closely with the camp's early days, where parties and community dances were just as frequent as the séances they were known for.
The hotel is careful not to mention their lack of affiliation with the camp proper, and we head across the street to get a formal tour. The groups wandering the camp are mostly female friends, but there's families and rogue Bright Eyes fans as well. We meet a woman who has come by herself because her mother finds the whole conceit of the camp Satanic; my mother takes this chance to congratulate herself on not thinking that.
My mom is receptive to spiritualism as a byproduct of rebellion—like most Massachusetts girls in the 1960s, she was raised Roman Catholic and fucking hated it, but atheism was too academic and jaded to fill the void left by distaste for the church. She landed somewhere in the lightly New Age category, the kind of person who believes in spirits but still wants the structure of something familiar to place the belief in. The fact that one of her best friends, one of my many pseudo-uncles and aunts in the family structure she'd made outside her home, owned a New Age shop in Plymouth was all the more useful.
I was raised an appeaser—baptized Catholic for my grandma, First Communion Protestant for my aunts, a brief dabbling in Wiccanism during Mom's midlife crisis and abandoning the topic altogether by the time I was 14 and allowed to decide whether I wanted to wake up on Sundays or not. I have a mixed experience with readings, meaning I usually only get them when I'm on the verge of a manic episode and can't afford therapy.
The tours are provided by the Association and serves as half walkaround tour, half subtweeting the New Age-rs who didn't have the wherewithal to go to mediumship college. Our guide Carla is a grandmother of 23 from Gainesville who's in training to be a medium and rents a room to spend a few nights a week. She's also dressed like a gingerbread lady, which she explains has nothing to do with the tour and just "sounded fun." It's her first tour and I love her. "As the sunflower turns its face to the light of the sun, so let spiritualism turn the face of…to the light of the truth," she assures us, gesturing to the sunflower imagery that floods the camp. The Powerpoint detailing Cassadaga's history keeps freezing; it's not a technical difficulty to Carla, but rather the spirit of a little boy named Timmy who haunted the building.
There's a lot that goes into becoming a practicing Cassadagan. Carla is in the middle of a six-year training course that all certified mediums have to go through before they're able to practice. They have to take courses, participate in séances, get the approval of two separate committees, demonstrate their abilities in public, pass a written exam, spend days and weeks on the campus. The hotel mediums, by comparison, are more 9-to-5ers, she explains, and use divination tools—your cards, your crystals, your runes—which Cassadaga-certified mediums are never allowed to do.
"So when you see a medium sign inside the grounds of Cassadaga, believe me, that person can speak to spirit," Carla assures us. "If you see a sign outside of Cassadaga, outside the Cassadaga guidelines—just because they're in Cassadaga doesn't mean they're approved by the Cassadaga board."
What if we already purchased readings there? Carla shakes her head and gestures to the whiteboard where Cassadaga-approved mediums' numbers are listed, a far cry from the gauche menu listed across the street. Brightly colored flyers advertise upcoming events—the Saturday Night Live séance that night, "How to Find Your Animal Spirit Guide," Past Life workshops, aura photography.
"We're not sayin' they don't have their talents, but, uh—" She coughs and adjusts her corset before continuing, "We recommend you find someone from the whiteboard."
She's using the same tone of voice someone would use to describe an enemy that you can't necessarily talk about explicitly, but, like…you're a dumbass if you do. But so what? Not my business. But it is. And you're stupid. This is a lot to take from a woman who is dressed like a cookie. Carla walks us down the road down to the Fairy Garden. Tacky fairy imagery is something all spiritualists, regardless of the rigorousness of their training, appreciate for some reason.
"Maybe a spirit will tell us what's up with all these dirty fairy statues," Mom says, the only jaded word to come out of her mouth all day. We break off from the traditionalists and return to the hotel, the good old frauds who we feel more closely aligned with anyways.
Upon going to the top floor of the hotel, which was very subtly covered in mirrors, I'm overwhelmed by my medium Debby's perfume and the 900 fairy statues in her small, dark room she's been reading people in for 20 years. She makes ample use of the divination tools that are forbidden across the street, and the entire room is cast in a magenta light through the dark curtains. Her perfect nails and easy demeanor reminds me of my Misty Menthol-ripping New England auntie in the best possible way. She is not focused on communicating with spirits, and doesn't—through numerology, card reading and "energy interpretation" she informs me I'm an indigo child "at least," she says, "but probably crystal and rainbow as well," and my numerology indicates "success through determined effort, nothing will come easy."
Across the hall, my mom has an experience with the older white gay man wearing a turban—not for religious purposes, more like the beginning of The Wizard of Oz. A long description of an old man who is concerned she doesn't remember him, who she interprets to be a grandfather she never met. She is going to marry wealthy, soon. She should use CBD oil for her arthritis. She will move somewhere. She will get out of debt, he tells her at the end of the $70 reading.
We end our day at the bar at the Cassadaga Hotel. It's the only place to eat that we've seen, and since we've already cemented ourselves as hotel-psychic poseurs, it doesn't make much of a difference. As much as I want to stay to see whatever the Saturday Night Live séance is, my mom is tired and this was her birthday present. We meet eyes with most of the others in our tour group across the room as a band and karaoke are set up for later in the night, and ask each other whether any of the more evangelical mediums across the street ever come for dinner or if they make a point to bring food from home.
As we leave, there's Carla from the tour about to enter the same hotel she spent the better part of a day explaining was a waste of time, peering at the menu. She's out of the gingerbread outfit now and greets us, asking if we made any contact with spirit. Not really. She chuckles a little—"make sure to come back and see our folks soon"—and goes in the building.
"Wait, I thought you didn't go to the hotel," I called after her. She raises her eyebrow and tugs at her Cassadaga t-shirt, touting "Where Mayberry Meets the Twilight Zone."
"Honey, this is where the karaoke is. Spirit won't be mad."
Jamie Loftus is a comedian, writer and social media victim of the International Olympic Committee. She's the creator and star of the Comedy Central online original series Irrational Fears. You can find her some of the time, most days at @jamieloftusHELP or jamieloftusisinnocent.com.


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text: Identifying and Retaining Talent Takes Specific Focus July 03, 2018 by Ronn At a SIPA Annual 2018 session on Creating a High-Performance Culture Across Your Company, executives Brian Crotty of OPIS, Heather Farley of Access Intelligence and Christopher Mairs of Leeds Equity Partners spoke about identifying star potential in their employees. "The first thing is you give them a task that gets done and you never hear about it," said Crotty. "Then you give them more and more. They take feedback well, seek it out and become risk takers. They're willing to get out there, fail and learn from it. It's also a person that other employees gravitate around—that's the one I need to keep an eye on." Farley recalled a junior reporter who was researching metrics on his articles and setting his own goals. "It's usually apparent who's engaging at that level and wants more [responsibility]. It's hard though. I had a young marketer who I loved—we gave her pay increases, title changes, bu ... more


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If you consider the fact that reigning MVP Derrick Rose missed almost half the season to various injuries, the Chicago Bulls had a hell of a season. The Bulls still would've had a hell of a season even if Rose hadn't missed all those games. They finished with the same record as the San Antonio Spurs and looked great, especially on defense even when Rose was out. Much of the credit goes to head coach Tom Thibodeau for installing a system that can succeed without its superstar and getting your players to buy in to said system.
Thibs could've easily been Coach of the Year for the second straight season, and he had a right to believe it was his. Still, Neil Hayes with the Chicago Sun-Times writes Thibs didn't seem to mind one bit that he lost out to San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich.
"The thing about Pop is he's a great example for our profession," Thibodeau said. "I'm happy for him. He's had a great season. The way he runs an organization, you can't say enough about him. The thing I really admire about him is I had an opportunity to meet him 20 years ago and he's the same guy today that he was then. All the success, the championships, he hasn't changed one bit."
Great words from a great coach. Like them or not (and I really don't mostly because of Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah), the Bulls have a great head coach. If Rose can come back healthy next season, there's no reason to think they won't be right back in the hunt for the NBA title. They've got the right guy on the bench to guide them there. That being said, they'll be lucky to get by Philadelphia and if they do, they'll have a hungry Boston Celtics team waiting for them.


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- Collection:
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- Title:
- Bruce C. Waltzer
- Creator:
- Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission
- Publisher:
- from Bruce C. Waltzer, Sovereignty Commission records, Mississippi Department of Archives and History
- Date of Original:
- 1963/1970
- Subject:
- Social reformers--Louisiana
Mississippi--Race relations--History--20th century
Race relations
Lawyers--Louisiana--New Orleans
Southern Conference Educational Fund
Communism--Louisiana--New Orleans
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- Waltzer, Bruce C., 1932-
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- United States, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, 30.06864, -89.92813
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- Records collected by the Mississippi Sovereignty Commission on Bruce C. Waltzer, a New Orleans attorney. According to the information in the file, Waltzer was a member of the Southern Conference Educational Fund in New Orleans. Materials in the file further allege the SCEF works as a communist front.
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My work over time has consistently explored the nature of human interaction with the physical world through architecture and man-made objects. Tools, utensils, buildings and machines eventually become artifacts, archaeological sites and cultural signifiers. I have also been inspired by the whimsical possibilities inherent in animation and contemporary culture, from Japanese anime to the satirical figures of late Guston, which stand at the cusp of what I refer to as "the monster and the child," something purely fictional and innocent that informs our youthful imagination.
My most current series entitled Talismans brings together many of these interests, with a focus on totemic iconography and the human form through stacked layers of limestone and marble. This layering alludes to the passing of geological time as well as cultural history, while the feet firmly place the sculptural form in the realm of abstracted figuration. Finally, the ornamental brass elements adorn the "heads," making up a complex array of visual associations that bring to mind everything from Middle Eastern hookahs to Venetian perfume atomizers, Buddhist stupas and African jewelry.


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10/26/2022 / By Kevin Hughes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is playing Russian roulette with American children by pushing for the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, according to the New American's Ben Armstrong.
"The CDC is willing to play Russian roulette with children," he said during the Oct. 20 edition of his program "The Ben Armstrong Show." "They are and it's unbelievable. They are pushing to approve the vaccine for kids and babies."
Armstrong cited the CDC's unanimous recommendation to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required immunizations for children. The public health agency's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said on Oct. 20 that Americans aged six months and older should get the COVID vaccine and the boosters when they are eligible for it.
He reiterated that COVID-19 poses no risk to healthy children with good immune systems, adding that vaccinated children face a massive risk that could kill them later on. He cited a doctor's report saying that half of young people who develop vaccine-induced myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) die within five years.
In spite of many nations already walking back on injecting the COVID-19 shot to children, Armstrong pointed out that the CDC is not going to concede that the experimental injections are indeed dangerous – given that the agency does not care and has been lying to the American people for so long.
According to the New American journalist, U.S. authorities are rushing the vaccination of American children because the November 2022 midterm election is near. The CDC and its cohorts are working double time to make billions of dollars and protect themselves from any lawsuits, he added. Armstrong noted that while the majority of children will live at least for a long period of time after taking the COVID vaccine, some will die quickly.
According to Armstrong, the overarching motive behind the CDC's push to inject Americans is money.
He noted, however, that all the money the CDC racked up alongside Big Pharma's coffers would be at risk because they could get sued. The reason why people cannot sue Big Pharma as of the moment is because the vaccine is still under emergency use authorization (EUA).
While President Joe Biden has already declared the pandemic over, the EUA is still active. Armstrong said Biden cannot lift the EUA as it will open up Big Pharma to lawsuits over what it has done to the American people.
"That's why even though they are saying publicly the pandemic is over, they are not removing the emergency situation. They are keeping it an emergency, and keeping the vaccine under EUA. So, you can't sue them and that's the only reason why they are keeping it."
Armstrong went on to say that the worst kicker, aside from Big Pharma getting protection from lawsuits, is the government has given them complete liability protection. (Related: Pfizer using children as legal human shields to protect itself from covid vaccine lawsuits.)
Ultimately, the New American journalist said Big Pharma cannot cure the common cold and coronavirus by injecting the blood with a vaccine that cannot really protect people.
Follow Vaccines.news for more news about the COVID vaccines.
Watch the video below to know why the CDC has pushed for the COVID-19 vaccine to be part of the children's vaccination schedule.
This video is from the The New American channel on Brighteon.com.
'Unnecessary, misleading, catastrophic': Senior European physicians co-author expert statement on COVID vaccine for children.
European children suffer appalling 755% increase in excess death after COVID VACCINE approval.
Canadian mRNA expert SUSPENDED for criticizing COVID vaccine for children.
Britain bans COVID vaccine for children under 12, says they are at very low risk of developing severe COVID.
CDC is about to add covid-19 vaccines to the childhood immunization schedule, creating total liability protection for Pfizer & Moderna.
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One of the brightest and most decorated swimmers on the globe (17 medals in World Championships, 3 Olympic medals, and 16 medals in European Championships) Yuliya Efimova is our new brand ambassador. The will to win, self-confidence, and commitment to excellence are the qualities that united the renowned athlete and InstaForex. That is why our cooperation with Yuliya is a widely expected scenario – timely, magnificent and undoubtedly effective.
Yulia Efimova: from a training pool to Olympic medals
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Happy birthday and congratulations on your first release in 10 years, Orange peel moses! I am happy to have contributed a remix for it in which I went surgical; re-processing the vocals, adding vocal layers, singing backing vocals myself, modifying the existing instruments and adding new instruments, melodies and progressions not found in the original mix… to say the very least, the works. I am both proud of my friend, and proud of the work I was able to contribute for this.
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"A rare character." – The Onion
Orange Peel Moses has been a fixture in the Mile High Denver club scene for 15 years. As a musician, he has hit elevated notes on Red Rocks' upper terrace with now-defunct "Best Club DJs" Friends in Stereo for GLOBAL DANCE FESTIVAL COLORADO As a stilt performer, he has cavorted onstage with Top 40 pop stars including LMFAO and Will.I.Am at world-renowned EDM events like Ultra Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival. As a singing telegram, he has introduced Colorado Senate candidate John W. Hickenlooper and ambushed 9NEWS (KUSA) anchor Liz Kotalik—in a diaper and wings—on live TV. As a music journalist, he has interviewed artists from Bassnectar to Henry Rollins (2.13.61). In his 15 years as a full-time creative, he has performed in Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, England, India, Japan, Mexico and all over the United States, including Puerto Rico.
"Butterflies," Peel's first single since 2010's "Pussy Whipped" on Velcro City Records (available on Spotify), is an intimate, insect-infused confessional inspired thematically by Cirque du Soleil's "Ovo" and musically by UK duo The xx. Peel has been fascinated with bugs since he studied entomology in 4-H as a kid, and has been an 'entomophagist' – an avid edible insect connoisseur – since stiltwalking at a 2013 Denver TEDx event featuring Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch founder Wendy Lu McGill.
The original mix of "Butterflies" was helmed by Nigerian producer Daniel Iyere and features Ghosthouse Studios' Rich Goldberg on guitar and vocal production from San Francisco-based Casey Collins. Remixes are courtesy of Axis of Youth and a Denver producer/vocalist who occasionally delivers singing telegrams on Peel's behalf – Joman.
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Hazard symbol
Hazard symbols or warning symbols are recognisable symbols designed to warn about hazardous or dangerous materials, locations, or objects, including electromagnetic fields, electric currents; harsh, toxic or unstable chemicals (acids, poisons, explosives); and radioactivity. The use of hazard symbols is often regulated by law and directed by standards organizations. Hazard symbols may appear with different colors, backgrounds, borders, and supplemental information in order to specify the type of hazard and the level of threat (for example, toxicity classes). Warning symbols are used in many places in lieu of or addition to written warnings as they are quickly recognized (faster than reading a written warning) and more commonly understood (the same symbol can be recognized as having the same meaning to speakers of different languages).
List of common symbols[edit]
|Type of hazard
|Unicode glyph
|Generic caution
|Ionizing radiation
|Ionizing radiation – high-level source
|Non-ionizing radiation
|Biological hazard
|High voltage
|Laser hazard
|Disabled car
|Icy road
More hazard symbols can be found on the list of GHS hazard pictograms and the list of ISO 7010 warning pictograms
Tape with yellow and black diagonal stripes is commonly used as a generic hazard warning. This can be in the form of barricade tape, or as a self-adhesive tape for marking floor areas and the like. In some regions (for instance the UK)[1] yellow tape is buried a certain distance above buried electrical cables to warn future groundworkers of the hazard.
Generic warning symbol[edit]
On roadside warning signs, an exclamation mark is often used to draw attention to a generic warning of danger, hazards, and the unexpected. In Europe and elsewhere in the world (except North America and Australia), this type of sign is used if there are no more-specific signs to denote a particular hazard.[2] When used for traffic signs, it is accompanied by a supplementary sign describing the hazard, usually mounted under the exclamation mark.
This symbol has also been more widely adopted for generic use in many other contexts not associated with road traffic. It often appears on hazardous equipment, in instruction manuals to draw attention to a precaution, on tram and train blind spot warning stickers or on natural disaster (earthquake, tsunami, hurricane, volcanic eruption) preparedness posters, as an alternative when a more-specific warning symbol is not available.
Poison symbol[edit]
Hazard symbol
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The skull-and-crossbones symbol, consisting of a human skull and two bones crossed together behind the skull, is today generally used as a warning of danger of death, particularly in regard to poisonous substances.
The symbol, or some variation thereof, specifically with the bones (or swords) below the skull, was also featured on the Jolly Roger, the traditional flag of European and American seagoing pirates. It is also part of the Canadian WHMIS home symbols placed on containers to warn that the contents are poisonous.
In the United States, due to concerns that the skull-and-crossbones symbol's association with pirates might encourage children to play with toxic materials, the Mr. Yuk symbol is also used to denote poison.
Ionizing radiation symbol[edit]
Radioactive sign
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The international radiation symbol is a trefoil around a small central circle representing radiation from an atom. It first appeared in 1946 at the University of California, Berkeley Radiation Laboratory.[3] At the time, it was rendered as magenta, and was set on a blue background. The shade of magenta used (Martin Senour Roman Violet No. 2225) was chosen because it was expensive and less likely to be used on other signs.[4] However, a blue background for other signs started to be used extensively. Blue was typically used on information signs and the color tended to fade with weathering. This resulted in the background being changed on the radiation hazard sign.[5] The original version used in the United States is magenta against a yellow background, and it is drawn with a central circle of radius R, an internal radius of 1.5R and an external radius of 5R for the blades, which are separated from each other by 60°. The trefoil is black in the international version, which is also used in the United States.[6]
The symbol was adopted as a standard in the US by ANSI in 1969.[5][7] It was first documented as an international symbol in 1963 in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recommendation R.361.[8] In 1974, after approval by national standards bodies, the symbol became an international standard as ISO 361 Basic ionizing radiation symbol.[9] The standard specifies the shape, proportions, application and restrictions on the use of the symbol. It may be used to signify the actual or potential presence of ionizing radiation. It is not used for non-ionizing electromagnetic waves or sound waves. The standard does not specify the radiation levels at which it is to be used.[9]
The sign is commonly referred to as a radioactivity warning sign, but it is actually a warning sign of ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is a much broader category than radioactivity alone, as many non-radioactive sources also emit potentially dangerous levels of ionizing radiation. This includes x-ray apparatus, radiotherapy linear accelerators, and particle accelerators. Non-ionizing radiation can also reach potentially dangerous levels, but this warning sign is different from the trefoil ionizing radiation warning symbol.[10] The sign is not to be confused with the fallout shelter identification sign introduced by the Office of Civil Defense in 1961. This was originally intended to be the same of the radiation hazard symbol but was changed to a slightly different symbol because shelters are a place of safety, not of hazard.[5][11]
On February 15, 2007, two groups—the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)—jointly announced the adoption of a new ionizing radiation warning symbol to supplement the traditional trefoil symbol. The new symbol, to be used on sealed radiation sources, is aimed at alerting anyone, anywhere to the danger of being close to a strong source of ionizing radiation.[12] It depicts, on a red background, a black trefoil with waves of radiation streaming from it, along with a black skull and crossbones, and a running figure with an arrow pointing away from the scene. The radiating trefoil suggests the presence of radiation, while the red background and the skull and crossbones warn of danger. The figure running away from the scene is meant to suggest taking action to avoid the labeled material. The new symbol is not intended to be generally visible, but rather to appear on internal components of devices that house radiation sources so that if anybody attempts to disassemble such devices they will see an explicit warning not to proceed any further.[13][14]
ISO 361 International ionizing radiation trefoil symbol
Yellow and magenta ionizing radiation trefoil used in the US
Early ionizing radiation symbol (1946)
ISO 21482 high-level sealed-source ionizing radiation symbol
Biohazard symbol[edit]
Hazard symbol
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The biohazard symbol is used in the labeling of biological materials that carry a significant health risk, including viral and bacteriological samples, including infected dressings and used hypodermic needles (see sharps waste).[15]
The biohazard symbol was developed by the Dow Chemical Company in 1966 for their containment products.[16]
According to Charles Baldwin,[16] an environmental-health engineer who contributed to its development: "We wanted something that was memorable but meaningless, so we could educate people as to what it means." In an article in Science in 1967, the symbol was presented as the new standard for all biological hazards ("biohazards"). The article explained that over 40 symbols were drawn up by Dow artists, and all of the symbols investigated had to meet a number of criteria: "(i) striking in form in order to draw immediate attention; (ii) unique and unambiguous, in order not to be confused with symbols used for other purposes; (iii) quickly recognizable and easily recalled; (iv) easily stenciled; (v) symmetrical, in order to appear identical from all angles of approach; and (vi) acceptable to groups of varying ethnic backgrounds." The chosen scored the best on nationwide testing for memorability.[15]
All parts of the biohazard sign can be drawn with a compass and straightedge. The basic outline of the symbol is a plain trefoil, which is three circles overlapping each other equally like in a triple Venn diagram with the overlapping parts erased. The diameter of the overlapping part is equal to half the radius of the three circles. Then three inner circles are drawn in with 2⁄3 radius of the original circles so that it is tangent to the outside three overlapping circles. A tiny circle in center has a diameter 1⁄2 of the radius of the three inner circles, and arcs are erased at 90°, 210°, and 330°. The arcs of the inner circles and the tiny circle are connected by a line. Finally, the ring under is drawn from the distance to the perimeter of the equilateral triangle that forms between the centers of the three intersecting circles. An outer circle of the ring under is drawn and finally enclosed with the arcs from the center of the inner circles with a shorter radius from the inner circles.[6]
Chemical symbols[edit]
A chemical hazard symbol is a pictogram applied to containers of dangerous chemical compounds to indicate the specific hazard, and thus the required precautions. There are several systems of labels, depending on the purpose, such as on the container for end-use, or on a vehicle during transportation.
GHS symbols and statements[edit]
The United Nations has designed GHS hazard pictograms and GHS hazard statements to internationally harmonize chemical hazard warnings. Several European countries have started to implement these new global standards, but older warning symbols are still used in many parts of the world.
European standards are set by:
- CLP regulation (2008) for chemical containers, following international GHS recommendations; see European CLP/GHS hazard symbols
- European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) for additional packaging for transportation. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods must be equipped with orange signs, where the upper code number identifies the type of hazard, and the lower code number identifies the specific substance. These symbols cannot be readily interpreted without the aid of a table to translate the numerical codes.
Obsolete German symbol
Highly Flammable symbol
CLP/GHS symbol
ADR European hazard sign, meaning "highly flammable" (33)—"gasoline" (1203)
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, or WHMIS, is Canada's national workplace hazard communication standard.
United States[edit]
The US-based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a standard NFPA 704 using a diamond with four colored sections each with a number indicating severity 0–4 (0 for no hazard, 4 indicates a severe hazard). The red section denotes flammability. The blue section denotes health risks. Yellow represents reactivity (tendency to explode). The white section denotes special hazard information. One example of a special hazard would be the capital letter W crossed out (pictured left), indicating it is water reactant.
Non-standard symbols[edit]
A large number of warning symbols with non-standard designs are in use around the world.
Some warning symbols have been redesigned to be more comprehensible to children, such as the Mr. Ouch (depicting an electricity danger as a snarling, spiky creature) and Mr. Yuk (a green frowny face sticking its tongue out, to represent poison) designs in the United States.
See also[edit]
- Bouba/kiki effect – Non-arbitrary attachment of sounds to object shapes
- Pictogram
- ISO 7010 – ISO standard for safety symbols
- ISO 7001 – ISO standard for public information symbols.
- GHS hazard pictograms – Symbols used by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
- Safety sign
- ^ "Notes of guidance for the use of electricity cable ducts", E.ON Central Networks, retrieved and archived 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals" (PDF). United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). 2006. p. 50. and "Consolidated resolution on road signs and signals" (PDF). UNECE. 2010. p. 15.
- ^ "Origin of the Radiation Warning Symbol (Trefoil)". Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
The three-bladed radiation warning symbol, as we currently know it, was "doodled" out at the University of California Radiation Laboratory in Berkeley sometime in 1946 by a small group of people.
- ^ Lodding, Linda (March 2007). "A Symbolic History" (PDF). iaea.org. International Atomic Energy Agency. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Radiation Warning Symbol (Trefoil)", Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, accessed and archived 25 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Biohazard and radioactive symbol, design and proportions" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 31, 2013.
- ^ "Regulatory Guide 8.1: Radiation Symbol", US Atomic Energy Commission, 2 February 1973.
- ^ Sophie J. Chumas, Index of International Standards, p. 144, National Bureau of Standards, 1974 OCLC 926741055.
- ^ a b ISO 361:1975(en): Basic ionizing radiation symbol (Forword), www.iso.org, retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Ionizing Radiation". CAREX Canada. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Civil Defense Fallout Shelter Sign (ca. 1960s)", Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, accessed and archived 25 December 2021.
- ^ "New Symbol Launched to Warn Public About Radiation Dangers". 15 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-15. This symbol is included in ISO 21482:2007.
- ^ "New Symbol Launched to Warn Public About Radiation Dangers". IAEA. 15 February 2007. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
- ^ "Drop it". Deccan Herald. 26 June 2007. Archived from the original on 2009-02-10.
- ^ a b Baldwin, CL; Runkle, RS (Oct 13, 1967). "Biohazards symbol: development of a biological hazards warning signal" (PDF). Science. 158 (3798): 264–5. Bibcode:1967Sci...158..264B. doi:10.1126/science.158.3798.264. PMID 6053882. S2CID 38466300. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 24, 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Biohazard Symbol History". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.


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Kitty ⋅ Reborn
Kitty is a very special baby, this fine reborn baby is a work of art. Handmade and created with love, the dolls look just like real babies. She is truly stunning baby, with beautiful awake expression and sweet lips. She is hand painted for the perfect skin tone, painted hair and with amazing detail and perfect fingernails. A weighted soft body. We know that the arrival of your baby is a very special event.
Would make an amazing addition to any family or collector, these babies are often used in TV & filming.


text: A sneak preview at the pumpkin beer shelf today at City Swiggers: Small format (12 oz.): Uinta, Harpoon UFO, Weyerbacher, Cisco, Smuttynose, Fire Island, Captain Lawrence, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, & Ithaca. Large format (22 oz): Harpoon Imperial, Shipyard Smashed, & Southern Tier Pumking. Many (many!) more to come. Click image for larger view.


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In an important new article, "The Permit Plague," Professor Gary Hull of Duke University documents one of the greatest obstacles to industrial progress: government permitting policies.
The tumor of government permits has metastasized throughout the economy. In many parts of the country, such permits are required if one wants to do any of the following: drill for and transport oil and gas; market and sell medical devices and drugs; construct buildings; plant flowers and build a tree house (on one's own property!); shut down or expand a factory; merge with or purchase another business; hire or ire employees; set prices for one's products and services; fish, hunt, and drive a pleasure boat; sell one's own chickens, goats, or cookies; become a lawyer or doctor or accountant or florist or hairdresser; move dirt; help the homeless; transport people and freight; board a plane; homeschool your own children; buy new or upgrade factory equipment; make toys; start a business (any business).


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This was supposed to be a year of rebuilding for Michigan, a year of finding a new identity with a very young team. Picked to finish ninth by their hometown paper after losing two studs in Manny Harris and DeShaun Sims, Michigan had a lot of production to make up on the offensive and no clear leader had yet emerged. John Beilein even dismissed Laval Lucas-Perry before the season began. Cue the explosive highlight reels of Darius Morris and frosh Tim Hardaway Jr. and you can see why the Michigan Wolverines had such a successful "down" year. So now we take a much more calculated look at their unexpected season with a little help from Statsheet.com.
The Michigan Wolverines
Overall Record: 21-14
Conference Record: 9-9
Final Conference Standing: 4th (tied with three others)
Home Record: 14-5
Away Record: 5-5
Neutral Court Record: 2-4
Record vs. Top 25: 0-9
Overtime Record: 1-1
Largest Winning Margin: 31 points vs. USC Upstate
Largest Losing Margin: 19 points vs. Indiana
Best Win: Penn State # 39 end of year RPI
Worst Loss: Indiana # 191 end of year RPI
The Wolverine non-conference schedule was a good mix of gimmes and tough competition. Michigan was able to defeat some mid-level talent in Clemson and Harvard, and even pulled out a win against a tough Oakland team. They took Syracuse and then number one Kansas to two very close decisions. This gave the doubted Wolverines confidence heading into the conference regular season.
B1G (12) conference games were not so forgiving. Michigan won only three games out of the fist ten, and looked like they were dead to rights. John Beilein had his team rolling in the last eight games though. They ended the conference season with a .500 record after a steller effort to finish up the season. Their season was built on winning games they were supposed to win (with the exception of the IU debacle). What really triggered the run to end the regular season, though, was Michigan's upset of Michigan State in the Breslin Center.
Michigan then had a solid game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first round of the B1G (12) Conference Tournament to solidify their place in a tournament play-in game. After earning an NCAA bid, the Wolverines took no mercy on a reeling Tennessee Volunteers team and then almost beat defending champion Duke in their last effort.
Team Statistics in Conference Play (Ranking)
Possessions per 40 Minutes: 61.2 (9)
Points per Possession: 1.06 (6)
Rebound Percentage: 44.9 (11)
Assist Percentage: 56.2 (9)
Turnover Percentage: 15.7 (8)
True Shooting Percentage: 56.1 (4)
Points Scored per Game: 64.7 (8)
Points Scored Against per Game: 66.7 (7)
Fouls on Michigan State per Game: 17.4 (4)
Michigan had no real strengths during the conference season. The only real positive was their three point shooting which was third in the conference for attempts, made shots and percentage. These statistics tell the tale of a scrappy team that won games any way they could. They averaged less points per game then points against per game, and the only conference game blow out that they had was against bottom dwelling Iowa.
Their small lineup is exposed here in their lack of rebounding, bring up the rear in the conference with rebounding percentage. Honestly, just looking at these statistics for conference games, I do not know how they won anything after December. The statistics are skewed however, because four of their early losses were blowouts where they were defeated by an average of 18 points (Purdue, Wisconsin, Indiana and Northwestern).
Individual Statistical Leaders in Conference Games
Minutes Played per Game: Zack Novak, 35.6
Points per Game: Tim Hardaway Jr, 14.9
Rebounds per Game: Jordan Morgan, 7.06
Assists per Game: Darius Morris, 6.3
Steals per Game: Tim Hardaway Jr, 1.17
Blocks per Game: Jordan Morgan, 0.72
The Wolverines bright future comes to life in the individual statistics portion of this recap. Two freshmen, Tim Hardaway Jr and Jordan Morgan, led Michigan in several key categories. Tim Hardway Jr was the most impressive player on the team for much of last season. Darius Morris was among the top point guards nationally with 6.7 assists per game, which ranked him fifth in the nation. However, Darius has opted to try his luck in the NBA draft and not return next season.
This leaves many wondering if the Wolverines will be able to build on this years surprising season. Without their team leader and assist phenom will Hardway Jr be able to achieve even greater scoring numbers? John Beilein has a good recruiting class coming to Ann Arbor. The question is will Michigan be able to ride this season's positives into next, and will the Wolverines finally be competing for conference titles again or will they take a step back?


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Antfarm Dickhole ~ 2011, Bill Zebub, United States
The worst thing a psychotronic film can do is to be is boring. Anything else is forgivable, even encouraged. It's almost unthinkable that a movie about a man with a colony of killer fire-ants that live inside of his genitals could manage to suck in a way that isn't even fun to watch, but that's what we have with Bill Zebub's shockingly lackluster Antfarm Dickhole. Even the title sounds like this thing has just gotta be an automatic home-run, but buyer beware, this movie is not the classic it should have been. The gravity of this missed opportunity should not be lost on you.
The first sin of Antfarm Dickhole is that it knows it's ridiculous. Uh oh. Insanity always works better when it's sincere. Not only that, Antfarm Dickhole isn't even a horror film, it's a comedy. This is no minor flaw, it's a mortal wound that leaves this movie dead before it even begins, because Antfarm Dickhole is not funny. At all. The only way something like this was ever going to be funny was inadvertently.
It is, however, shockingly self indulgent. Writer/Director Bill Zebub also acts in the movie, playing a neurotic/intellectual type who spends a good portion of the film jabbering on incessantly and basking in what Zebub must think is romantic tension with his blatantly too attractive female co-star. He comes across like a high school drop out version of Woody Allen that probably listens to a lot of Pantera and most likely doesn't smell very good.
Even if you can get past all that, the film just flat out doesn't deliver like it should. It falls short over and over in ways that should have been a no-brainer, and against all logic, it somehow just isn't crazy enough. Antfarm Dickhole feels like an eternity with people you don't want to hang out with harping on a joke that isn't funny. It's like the universe handed Bill Zebub a glorious, shining opportunity to soar, but he forgot it at the bus stop and doesn't know where it went, so here's this piece of crap instead. Tragic.


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A few stats: One Viva Glam lipstick buys 254 condoms to prevent HIV transmission. The full RRP (less VAT) is donated to organisations that support the health and rights of people of all ages, races and genders. One Viva Glam lipstick tests 14 pregnant mothers for HIV to support women's health. One Viva Glam purchases a full day of meals for 2 homeless LGBTQ+ youths.
It's a lot really isn't it? And, £17.50 doesn't seem a stretch when you consider the bigger picture and how much of a part a beauty brand has played in preventing and treating a disease that has had utterly devastating consequences. Although AIDS is no longer sweeping the world unchecked, it still killed 1 million people in 2017. Plus the fact that Viva Glam is an awesome lipstick, this year in a sparkly casing bearing the 25 years logo.
I mean, what's not to like? You can find the 25 year anniversary Viva Glam Lipstick HERE (when I checked the MAC website, it was in 86 baskets already so you might want to hurry up!).
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Andrew Ormsby is a busy man these days. He just completed moving his catering operation from his Ross Avenue digs to the third floor of City Place and will be serving to the public at that location.
Describing the food as "around the world" the Aussie chef plans to change up the menu constantly and include Indian, American, South American, Australian and many other worldly cuisines. In addition Ormsby will offer a sandwich and a very large salad bar.
There are approximately 3,000 people that will be able to take advantage of this new location in the building, and he invites the public to join him for lunch as well.
If that wasn't enough, the busy chef has begun work on the old catering location at 3121 Ross and converting that into a full on restaurant called Southern Comfort and plans on serving southern cuisine. Look for this location to open the end of September.
In addition at the same location Ormsby will have a long in the back called Coup D'état where he will serve Asian tapas along with great cocktails. The lounge will surround the existing swimming pool that is on the premises.
But wait, there's more.
On the Ross Avenue location he will have a service kitchen that will supply mise en place, or a commissary of sorts to supply his other operations. In this kitchen he will eventually open for breakfast and lunch in the kitchen so you will be surrounded by three mise en place stations where you can watch all the action.
With the restaurant, lounge and kitchen there is also the semi-attached Three Sheets club that makes for a well rounded compound, and one busy section of Ross Avenue.
Is that all you ask? No. There's more.
Ormsby will also have the catering agreement at the Crow Museum that can serve 200.
He has yet to name this location, but look for it to open in January.
According to his website, Ormsby spent 10 years as a chef aboard private luxury yachts cooking with local produce from various countries around the world. Trained in Australia, Ormsby was executive chef for 7 years at the Victorian Arts Center in Melbourne, a large catering operation involving restaurants and banquets catering gala receptions for royalty and heads of state. In 1988, Ormsby coached the Australian national culinary team to 11 Gold medals in the Culinary Olympics in Frankfurt.
More information soon, he says he will try to send out a press release with additional details in the next month.


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U.S. Governors Back Day of Prayer Except N.Y.
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has refused to sign a proclamation that supports this year's National Day of Prayer, making him the only state head in the country not to have signed on.
The National Day of Prayer, which has been held annually for the past 56 years since President Truman signed into law a bill proclaiming the day, will take place this Thursday and encourages Americans to collaboratively pray for the nation, regardless of religious backgrounds.
"We want to make you aware of a slap in the face the governor of New York has delivered to people of faith all across the country," voiced Citizenlink, a publication sponsored by Focus on the Family. "How arrogant that the governor of New York, which was the target of the vicious and unprovoked attacks on 9/11, does not believe the people of his state need divine guidance and protection."
Since 1952, the National Day of Prayer has been held each year on the first Thursday of May. A task force, which is run out of Focus on the Family's headquarters, is in charge of coordinating events, and was made to get more citizens united in prayer.
Although everyone is invited to join in the occasion, the day does not force prayer, but asks that people come together to pray in their own way for the nation's leadership.
According to the task force's official policy statement, "[The] diversity [of Americans] is what Congress intended when it designated the Day of Prayer, not that every faith and creed would be homogenized, but that all who sought to pray for this nation would be encouraged to do so in any way deemed appropriate."
The day has five main topics that the task force focuses on which it considers the "five centers of power" - church, education, family, government and media.
Some faith-based organizations have encouraged Christians to call the New York office to show their concern for Spitzer not signing the National Day of Prayer proclamation.
"Won't you take a minute or two – no matter what state you live in – to let Gov. Spitzer know what you think about his refusal to acknowledge the National Day of Prayer?" expressed Citizenlink. "Remind him that this country was founded as a Christian nation – and he will insult and offend millions if he continues down the path he is on."
Several people in the Christian community have been expressing frustration with New York's governor lately, especially after promising last Monday to propose a bill that would legalize same-sex "marriages" in the state.
Spitzer admitted that the bill had no "realistic shot" of being passed, but he still wanted to show his support for the homosexual agenda.
The New York governor was also criticized 5 years ago by pro-life groups for harassing 24 non-profit crisis pregnancy centers that sought to dissuade women from having abortions on behalf of NARAL Pro-Choice America.


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Burn your cargos, become a man2 min read
Cargo shorts. I hate them.
In my opinion, cargo shorts are one part of the 1990s that should have stayed in the 20th century.
Of course, there is a time and a place for everything, and even those ugly shorts have a function. Fishing and hiking, for example. You need all those pockets to store "outdoorsy" things. Military uniforms are also an exception to this rule. Ladies love a uniform, no matter how many pockets are on it.
But you, dude walking around campus with cargo shorts on, do not have a fishing pole, and it is a safe bet that you are not a member of the armed forces. Why do you need so many pockets? Are you squirreling away tater tots à la Napoleon Dynamite? Were they a birthday gift you would feel bad leaving in the back of the closet? Is it laundry day?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then ew. Buy your own clothes and do your laundry earlier.
If you are over the age of 18, and you still wear those shorts, get rid of them. Now. They are unprofessional and unflattering. Do not even wear them to the mall to buy new shorts.
Once you have burned those nasty things, feel free to enter the wonderful world of men's (not boy's) shorts. If you follow these easy rules you will never look like a tool again.
1. Buy the right length, and keep them there. Mid-thigh to just below the knee is perfect. If you are feeling adventurous, Chubbies short-shorts might be for you. Also, buy a belt to keep them on your hips. No one has time for your Valentine's Day boxers in September.
2. Color is your friend. A white or gray shirt goes with everything, and color means confidence.
3. You can never go wrong with a standard pair of khakis. Black and navy blue will also take you far.
4. Chino and twill are the only fabric you ever need to buy.
5. Repeat after me: "I will buy plain front shorts. I will buy plain front shorts. I will buy plain front shorts."
Now you are probably thinking, "But Peyton, where can I find these magical boy-to-man transformative pants?" Old Navy, my friend. If you have some cash, J. Crew, Brooks Brothers and Vineyard Vines are all great places to buy men's shorts.
Men of UMW, burn the cargos, go forth and shop. Sic Semper Cargo Shorts.


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30 June 2010
This game looks so easy!
This game is called; I don't even game! It is quite addictive xD and it looks just so easy!
First level: It says joo need A key. so press A on your keyboard. No idea how many levels it has, 70+ levels I quess... I got stuck at level 36 or something hahaha xD Can you reach level 70?
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6 comments
There's a total of 75 levels! lolReplyDelete
hahahaha, you've played it before?ReplyDelete
nooo, it has 78 levels lol ! xDReplyDelete
- JolandaJuly 01, 2010 12:25 AM
sorry jongens, ik zit al bij 120 en ik zit vast xDReplyDelete
WAT o.o !ReplyDelete
het gaat toch maar tot lvl 78
- AnonymousJuly 02, 2010 10:42 AM
Ik ben bij level 60 x'DReplyDelete
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CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Division of Traffic Safety today released data showing a lower number of alcohol-involved, motor vehicle fatalities in Illinois. The reduction in alcohol-involved fatalities has occurred steadily since 2002 with the largest decline occurring between 2007 and 2008.
The announcement comes as the Illinois State Police join local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois for the Labor Day, You Drink & Drive. You Lose. impaired driving crackdown. For the next two weeks, over 300 agencies will partner with the Illinois State Police in conducting nearly 200 roadside safety checks, impaired driving patrols and nighttime safety belt patrols. Motorists are being warned that impaired driving or failure to buckle up, especially during late-night hours, will result in arrests or safety belt citations.
"IDOT and its partners are committed to the fight against impaired driving in Illinois. We are very gratified that in recent years Illinois has seen reductions in the number of fatalities caused by impaired drivers," said Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig. "These reductions represent lives saved and are the result of the remarkable dedication shown by the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies in every part of our state, along with more drivers and passengers buckling up. Combined with the educational efforts of the You Drink & Drive. You Lose. and Click It or Ticket campaigns along with increased law enforcement efforts, we are extremely pleased that fewer people are driving impaired and more people are wearing their safety belts."
"It is inappropriate to drink and drive regardless of the time of day," said Acting Illinois State Police Director Jonathon Monken. "Statistics tells us your chances of being involved in an alcohol related crash or fatal crash increases dramatically at night. Therefore, in addition to efforts put forth during the holiday travel period, the Illinois State Police will focus our efforts on DUI and seat belt enforcement during night time details throughout the Labor Day weekend."
According to data from IDOT and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of motor vehicle fatalities involving a drinking driver declined modestly but steadily from 2002 through 2008, culminating with a 16-percent decrease between 2007 and 2008. The number of fatalities involving a legally impaired driver (0.08 BAC and above) also declined from 2002 through 2008, and the total number of fatalities decreased by 77 between 2007 and 2008, a reduction of about 18 percent.
Another encouraging sign of improvement is the reduction in the Illinois' alcohol-related fatality rate, the ratio of alcohol-involved fatalities to total annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in Illinois. This rate has been above 0.50 for several years in Illinois, but fell to 0.48 in 2007 and to a low of 0.41 in 2008.
Now through Labor Day, law enforcement throughout Illinois will be conducting more patrols designed to enforce impaired driving and safety belt laws, especially during late-night hours. For more information about the impaired driving program in Illinois, please visit www.drivesoberillinois.org
Source: illinois.gov


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In the past decade numerous studies have been conducted linking nutritional disorders with behavioral and learning problems in children. Research shows that children with iron deficiencies sufficient to cause anemia are at a disadvantage academically. Other studies suggest that iodine, iron, folate, Vitamin B12, zinc, and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may play a significant role in the development of the brain and in cognitive functions.
Dietary deficiency concerns are not a worldwide problem; any child may be vulnerable to the maladies of poor nutrition due to dietary behaviors. To detail this critical issue, KidsTerrain turned to Dr. James M. Greenblatt, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, Massachusetts, to create a webinar to help parents understand the critical link between proper nutrition and behavior in children and adolescents. Nutrition and Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents explores the link between dietary deficiencies and to compromised health, intelligence, and basic social skills.
For more information on this program or to view the webinar, go to http://www.kidsterrain.com/products/product.php?productid=18.
Have a joyful day everyone. - Rita
Visit my website at http://www.ritaschiano.com
*Written for KidsTerrain.com. Reprinted with permission.


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Make a healthy, filling breakfast for LV before he heads off to work. Check.
Return a DVD and books to the library. Check.
Avoid running over three chipmunks, a wild turkey, more than a dozen mallard ducks, a timid bunny, and an indecisive squirrel on my way to the library. Check. Thankfully.
Make alterations on a stack of tops and a dress for Rosebud. Check.
Deep clean and oil the sewing machine. Check.
Get mail out. Oops ... missed the mailman.
Do several loads of odd laundry. Couch covers, sewing machine cover, etc. Check.
Clean front porch of all the dropping rhododendron blossoms. Check.
Read to Buddy. Check. But with more coming up before day is over.
Get things ready for Caprese Stuffed Burgers for supper tonight. Check.
Hit my word goal for the day. Excuse me while I go try to make that I can check that off my list as well.
Monday, June 6, 2016
Monday's Check List
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Wow! Good for you!ReplyDelete
Goodness! You've been busy. Since I have nasty headache I've done literally nothing today.ReplyDelete
I love crossing off a to-do list. But I rarely have any chipmunks, wild turkeys or mallard ducks on it, unfortunately.ReplyDelete
I miss deep cleaning and oiling my sewing machine.Since I have a computerized I can't do it.ReplyDelete
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Think of liqueurs as Halloween candy for grown-ups. Sure, many are decadent sweet treats, reminiscent of boozy nut-studded chocolate bars rendered in delicious liquid form. But increasingly, those liqueurs are heading in more sophisticated directions.
It's not unlike evolving preferences from Hershey bars to squares of 72% cacao dark chocolate: You're still getting that beloved chocolate fix, but with less sweetness and more complexity; the experience is even enhanced by subtle amounts of bitterness and spice.
Walnut-based liqueurs figure prominently among these sip-worthy liqueurs, artfully mixing the bitter with the sweet.
The latest crop of new liqueurs channels that same experience, melding sweet (but not-too-sweet) with bitter, spice and herbaceous tones. Overall, the result is complex and nuanced, yielding satisfying sippers for the dessert table—plus a number of newcomers that almost read like bottled cocktails.
Walnut-based liqueurs figure prominently among these sip-worthy liqueurs, artfully mixing the bitter with the sweet. Known as nocino in Italian, noix in French and nüsse in German, walnut liqueur is traditionally made from freshly harvested, still-green walnuts, which are steeped in an alcohol base, then spiced and sweetened. The nut naturally tempers the sweetness with light bitterness and a delicate tannic edge.
In addition to the bottlings below, other well-recommended offerings include Don Ciccio & Figli Nocino from the Washington, D.C.-based producer; Nero Walnut Liqueur, a Bulgarian bottling made with a base of distilled Pinot Noir; and Italy's savory-spiced Vicario Nocino.
In addition to nocino, our recent reviews also include a wider range of new liqueurs. Some—like Jägermeister's Manifest—channel gingerbread spice, while others showcase gentler flavors, like the North Forest Kreme Pumpkin Liqueur that seems ideal for fueling pumpkin-spice fantasies this Halloween.
Chareau Aloe Liqueur (USA; Charron Favreau, Camarillo, CA); $45, 96 points. This ethereal, delightful liqueur is clear in the glass, with a fresh, bright aroma that suggests fresh-cut green melon and cucumber water, plus a zesty citrus hint. The palate teases with sweet, vegetal, floral and fleeting jalapeño spice in turn, without quite settling in one space. A treat with tequila. abv: 25%
Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur (Austria; Haus Alpenz, Edina, MN); $29/375 ml, 95 points. Plush, subtle and not overly sweet, this nut-brown liqueur opens with aromas of spices and spearmint. Concentrated cocoa and espresso tones warm the palate, tapering off with the faintest hint of walnut bitterness. Sip after dinner or mix with any brown spirit. abv: 32%
Galliano L'Aperitivo (Italy; Lucas Bols USA, Manhasset, NY);$17/375 ml, 94 points. Ideal for Negronis and other aperitivo cocktails, this bright red bitter is a touch lighter and more citrusy than standard-bearer Campari. The aroma skews fruity, while the palate is immediately bitter. A bit of red fruit emerges on the midpalate, while the long finish offers tones of grapefruit peel and cinnamon. abv: 24%
Jägermeister Manifest (Germany; Mast-Jägermeister US, Inc., White Plains, NY); $60/1 L, 94 points. The brand best-known for college shooters may finally have a product to transition away from that image. This complex, sweet-spiced liqueur shows hints of gingerbread, honey and warming baking spices, finishing long on hints of dried fruit and vanilla. Sips nicely over a chunk of ice; ready to mix into cocktails too. Limited release as of May 2018. abv: 38%
North Forest Kreme Pumpkin Liqueur (USA; Chankaska Spirits, Kasota, MN); $24, 93 points. Ready for all manner of autumnal imbibing, this easy-sipping liqueur pours out chocolate milk brown with a sweet, spiced aroma. The palate is pleasingly soft, with a flavor evoking mellow baking spice more than actual pumpkin flesh. abv: 17%
Marble Gingercello Liqueur (USA; Marble Distilling, Carbondale, CO); $39, 93 points. Described by the producer as "a contemporary cello adaptation," look for a pale straw hue in the glass and sprightly fresh ginger root fragrance. The palate is moderately sweet and viscous, spiced with plenty of ginger and finishing with lemon peel brightness. abv: 35%
Marble Gingercello Reserve (USA; Marble Distilling, Carbondale, CO); $55, 93 points. This is a ginger-laced take on the limoncello category, lightly aged in oak casks. The end result is a golden liqueur with warming, muted ginger tones tinged with vanilla. It almost drinks like a young brandy. abv: 35%
Destillaré Intense Orange Curacao (USA; Copper & Kings, Louisville, KY); $35, 92 points. This is made with a base of Copper & Kings apple brandy liqueur plus orange peels and honey, then finished in former brandy barrels. The end result is a viscous liqueur with a golden-orange hue and not-too-sweet honeyed palate, followed by subtle orange peel flavor and cinnamon sizzle. Mix into Sidecars and other brandy cocktails. abv: 45%
Cardinal Spirits Nocino (USA; Cardinal Spirits, Bloomington, IN); $28/375 ml, 90 points. This craft distiller releases a new vintage each year, made with green walnuts harvested from the co-founder's family's trees. The 2017 has a relatively sweet aroma reminiscent of cola. The palate is appropriately bitter up front, quickly rounding into cocoa, rich red fruit and cola notes laced with allspice and plenty of anise, which lingers into the long finish. Made with a vodka base and sweetened with maple syrup. abv: 39%
Skip Rock Distillers Nocino Walnut Liqueur (USA; Skip Rock Distillers, Snohomish, WA); $45, 90 points. Some nocinos are made in a matter of weeks or months; this one takes a minimum of two years from walnut harvest to bottle, the producer says. Look for a deep brown, opaque appearance in the glass. The aroma suggests sarsaparilla, while the palate leads with warm red fruit accented by hints of dark chocolate, dates and dried figs, finishing with a mild walnut bitterness. abv: 33%
North Forest Kreme Walnut Liqueur (USA; Chankaska Spirits, Kasota, MN); $24, 88 points; $24, 88 points. Made with walnuts and maple syrup, this cream liqueur has a chocolate milk-brown hue and sweet, nutty aroma. The velvety palate offers nutty sweetness braced by just enough bitter walnut edge. abv: 17%
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Three University graduates will intern at the White House this fall, according to a government statement released yesterday.
The interns, Kyle Gracey (SM '10), Ramzy Mardini (AM '09), and Damon Porter (AB '10), were three of 142 interns selected. Mardini said the interns have been asked not to speak to the press.
"The program's mission is to make the White House accessible to future leaders all around the nation and cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities," according to the White House website.
The unpaid internship lasts until December, during which time interns will conduct research, attend meetings, and write memos.
Interns work in one of several White House departments, including the the Office of the Chief of Staff, the Office of Health Reform, the Office of the Vice President, the Domestic Policy Council, the Office of the First Lady, and the National Economic Council. Each intern also participates in a long-term service project in the Washington, D.C. community.
"This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I'm proud that they will have this opportunity to serve," President Obama said of the program in May 2009. "I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate, and I applaud and thank these young men and women for answering the call to service,"
A March post on the Politics Daily blog indicated that 6,000 people typically apply to the positions.


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As far as debut films go, Spencer Susser created a fine piece of screen work when he wrote and directed Hesher. Like I said last year (in the 50/50 post), Hesher is among my favorites and there are various reasons for this notion.
The plot of the movie is quite dark – a young boy T.J. (Devin Brochu), in the center of it all, has lost his mother and in some ways, his depressed father (Rainn Wilson). There is some slight attention from his grandmother but it is clear that he is the loner type. He meets Hesher (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) in an unfortunate situation which leads into the long-haired homeless man almost beating him up in a parking lot. But no movie is complete with a woman, Nicole (Natalie Portman) jumps to the rescue and there is no doubt that T.J. develops a fondness towards her.
This might be the whole plot but Hesher's unpredictable characteristics lead him to hide out at T.J.'s house. His father and grand-mother pretty much accept him (in some ways) and so does the boy – although it is obvious that nobody can really like Hesher. So while the story unravels and the characters evolve, Hesher stays in the center of these events and causes some trouble on his own. I have no real idea what Hesher is really thinking, I doubt that he himself knows, I doubt Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Susser even knew – that what the character is best described with. The unexplained actions, the unpredictability of his ways and the things he says. It is some what clear that he does like the grand-'mother and displays affection towards her the most but other than that, he is the unconventional hero of the movie that just happens to step into the families life.
Hesher has a great cast, since I like Gordon-Levitt and his body of work his portrayal of Hesher is some what perfect in my eyes. Although I do not care for Portman, she manages to bring something to the table and since her character is unpleasant (she does something that makes T.J. mad) it is really easy to imagine her in this role from my point of view. My favorite moment is the end, the final monologue by Hesher and the action that follows it – I am not gonna spoil it but I can definitely say that the end of the movie is in its black-humor ways just a cherry on the top for the whole experience.
- The main reason why I liked it – the randomness of it all, the unexplained and the dark humor it ended up displaying. And of course Gordon-Levitt might be a slight part of the reason why I enjoyed it so much – 4,5 out of 5.
What an emotional roller coaster of a movie. Dark humour at it's best.
What an emotional roller coaster of a movie. Dark humour at it's best.


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Citation Study of Advances in Anthropology
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Broken Hearted Healing
Pain and suffering, heartache and struggles are things none of us enjoy, but are familiar to us all. I have friends in two separate situations that are facing extremely difficult times right now. As far as I know, all involved are following Jesus, and trying to obey Him. My heart breaks for them, and I wish that I could take their pain away, if only for a few hours. What I can do is assure them that God is with them and will stay with them every step of the way.
The Bible reading plan that I am following this year had me reading Psalm 34 a couple of weeks ago. In the margin of my Bible, next to the text, I found a date - August 8, 2009. This date brings back a flood of memories. I see now that the content of these verses, and the truths that the speaker pointed out that day, were just what I had needed to survive the next couple of years. I didn't go back to these verses and consciously follow their guidance, but today I realize the instruction God gives in those verses became part of who I am, and became the way I thought and behaved.
This Psalm brings direction, hope and promise to all who are facing struggles and situations that seem desperate. The verses in Psalm 34 indicate that there are some things we need to do, and, there are things the scripture promises that God will do. The following are a combination of the truths the speaker mentioned in 2009, and some I identified in my current study.
Our Part:
Accept the Lord's Plans
verse 1 "I will praise the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. "
Admit the Problem (take the problem to Him)
verse 4 "I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears."
Applaud God's Greatness (Rejoice in Him)
verse 1 - 3 "I will praise the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. I will boast in the Lord; the humble will hear and be glad. Proclaim Yahweh's greatness with me; let us exalt His name together."
Abide in God alone (Take Refuge in Him)
verse 8 "Taste and see that the Lord is good. How happy is the man who takes refuge in him."
God's Part
Saves Us
verse 18-19 "The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in spirit. Many adversities come to the one who is righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all."
Redeems Us (He buys us back)
verse 22 "The Lord redeems the life of His servants, and all who take refuge in Him will not be punished."
We are all familiar with the concept of praising God during hard times. You may be tempted to be angry that these hard times are part of the Lord's plans. But I think of Job. It was Satan's idea to tempt Job and bring devastation to him. God allowed it, because He knew the trials would make Job even stronger.
August 26, 2009 will be ingrained in my memory forever. This was the day our 3 ½ year old grandson was diagnosed with leukemia. We did not like what Jon-Marc had to go through, but God has made each member of our family stronger and better Christians because of it. Jon-Marc's parents have grown in amazing ways. Yes, they had horrible days, they had times of questioning God, but they never turned from Him; they asked for His help and strength.
Yes, heartache comes to the Christian, but God is there. He WILL deliver! He will redeem. He will make up for all of the struggle you are going through and will reward you for taking refuge in Him.
He wants to be with you today. If you are facing the most difficult time in your life, don't despair. There is hope, and the future will be brighter. Get to know Psalm 34 well. Make it part of your daily reading and practice its instruction. Then claim the promises God gives to all who will trust in Him.
Stephanie Bellamy
3/1/2014 02:32:03 pm
Thankyou Debi as I too have been facing lately some very challenging situations where my prayers didn't seem tobe answered. Yet I know myGod. Reign! Today I met with a dear Cristian friend and was reassured. I thank Him for his faithfulness. Thank you for leading me back to that Psalm Blessings Stephanie
3/1/2014 09:49:13 pm
Hi Stephanie, I'm sorry to hear of your struggles, but so thankful you have found help for God's Word.
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Weekend Things.
[by iPhone & instagram]
The most wonderful time of the year.
[by iPhone & instagram]
The most wonderful time of the year.
I want that candle!
I NEED that candle!
I want your weekend please!
Ah, to have your kind of weekend would be fabulous! Seriously, that candle has your name written all over it.
Going to have crab nachos & guac for dinner since your taco looks so good!
That candle is pure genius!
Glad the girl who doesn't like coffee is getting her coffee on :)
And the cupcake shots – yes!
I know you love this time of year so much – it's totally your time and thing. Enjoy!
Most wonderful, DELICIOUS time of year :)
Those tortilla chips are perfect. They look so crispy and light (in the texture sense, not the calorie sense). And do those cupcakes have meringue frosting? Uh, YUM!
what is the effect on the last picture?!
Yes…I second this – can you please share the effect/app you use for your sparkle effect? Thank you! Happy New Year!
chocolate bacon cupcake candle– yes!
i NEED that candle in the worst possible way.
I'm sorry. But is that a chocolate bacon cupcake that I see there. WOAH.
Following you on instagram makes me deliciously hungry :)
Must have that candle!!!!
Is that a Chocolate Bacon Cupcake CANDLE?!
whoa. chocolate bacon cupcake, is that flavour even possible?! And to infuse that into a scented candle!? whoa that's so cool!
Ok I have been to EVERY B&BW in my area here on the west coast and thensome. NO body has that candle nor do they even know what I am talking about. It isn't even available online and come to find out it was released in select TEST markets!
I must give you my address so you can send me one via COD!!!!


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Volunteering at Living Threads is more than just quilting, We are a group of dedicated and committed servants who love the Lord, each other, and the people we serve. Our volunteers know how to serve faithfully and have fun at the same time. They encourage and support each other weekly, and are even known to fellowship outside of Living Threads as friendships have developed through volunteering. We are often heard saying, "we have been blessed with the most amazing volunteers found anywhere!"
At Living Threads, we work hard to match your gifts, ability, and time to the needs within the ministry. Serving is important and valued, but "attitude" is even more important. We desire our volunteers to have a positive, loving, humble, and servant heart willing to do whatever task is necessary to best serve our clients, one another, and our Lord!
If you would like to learn more about volunteering at Living Threads please call Michelle (616-748-6505) at our ministry center or submit your contact information (click here). We look forward to talking with you to discuss the volunteer opportunities available.


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To test or not to test?….or which test?
Why bother?
"Do I have COVID-19?"
In Pennsylvania and across the country, coronavirus test results are sometimes taking weeks to come back. Those delays are frustrating for those who might be sick, and just plain unacceptable to state officials.
"Two weeks, that's almost useless."Governor Tom Wolf
There's a promising solution, state officials announced Aug. 11, and it's coupled with an economic boon. A company in the Lehigh Valley, OraSure Technologies, is expanding its operations and working to develop two kinds of rapid COVID-19 tests.
But there's a catch.
Neither antibody tests nor antigen tests — the two kinds OraSure is developing — are the gold standard for determining if a person actively has COVID-19.
Antibody tests search for past infections, which may be helpful as people need to wager how much risk they are willing to take in getting together with loved ones or returning to school or to work. But antibody tests cannot provide insight into whether people currently have the coronavirus.
Antigen tests, on the other hand, are starting to make some waves. Like PCR tests — the most common and reliable type of COVID-19 test — antigen tests look for active infections, but they don't have the same sensitivity levels as PCR tests. Put another way, they can't detect COVID-19 as well.
At a news conference Aug. 6, Health Secretary Rachel Levine warned Pennsylvanians that antibody and antigen tests might not be useful in every situation.
Regarding antigen tests specifically, Levine said the state health department has heard that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services plans to send antigen test kits to Pennsylvania nursing homes, which she said is "going to be a challenge."
"What we're concerned about is the sensitivity and the specificity of those tests, meaning the false negative rate and the false positive rate."Dr Rachel Levine
PA Health Secretary
According to the health department, positive antigen tests are only included in the state's COVID-19 count as probable cases, not confirmed cases, and all data-driven decisions about reopening rely on confirmed numbers from PCR tests.
The state's negative count, a department spokesperson said, only includes negative PCR test results.
So, though the expansion of rapid testing in Pennsylvania is an exciting development and will certainly help to identify people likely to spread the virus, it might not be the silver bullet Pennsylvanians are hoping for.
For quick reference:
» PCR tests: The gold standard in COVID-19 testing. PCR tests are widely regarded as the most reliable tests, but turnaround times can lag.
» Antigen tests: The "rapid" tests that are starting to become more available across the country. Antigen tests are easy to administer and quick to turn around, but they aren't as sensitive as PCR tests, meaning they might not be able to detect low levels of the virus, potentially leading to a high rate of false negatives.
» Antibody tests: Potentially useful in determining whether you may have already had COVID-19, though scientists warn there is still a lot we don't know about what testing positive — or negative — for antibodies might mean.
Are antigen tests the silver bullet to Pa.'s coronavirus testing delays? Not so fast.
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Atascadero police accused of illegal searches
August 30, 2012
By DANIEL BLACKBURN
Atascadero police are routinely rooting through backpacks and belongings of youngsters in the city park, often without permission, in what officials describe as an attempt to staunch gang and criminal activity.
A parent who witnessed officers' contact with juveniles and other people in the park last week said the searches appeared to be random, and often involved young teenagers from the nearby Atascadero Junior High School campus. Plainclothes and uniformed officers also approached, questioned, and searched picnickers and others in the park, and rousted a few homeless from a nearby creek. CalCoastNews obtained photographs of some of the police actions, but Atascadero police officials declined to identify any of the officers in the photos.
Sgt. Gregg Meyer, public information officer for the Atascadero Police Department, said his department "doesn't have a specific policy about searching these backpacks. We follow the law. If there is suspicion or probable cause, then we will do it (search). But even juveniles have rights. If they (field officers) are going to search a backpack, they are either going to have a reason to do it, or they will get permission from the student to do that. If there's a crime, there will be an arrest. If no crime, then everyone walks away happy."
San Luis Obispo attorney Louis Koory said he doubts the searches are always appropriate. After viewing one photo of officers examining the contents of a young teen's backpack, Koory said, "This sure looks like a detention and an illegal search."
"What would have happened to this juvenile if he walked away from the police or refused to let them search his backpack?" asked Koory, the 2009-2011 San Luis Obispo County Trial Lawyer of the Year.
Meyer said there are efforts on the part of some "to emulate the Paso gangs."
"We have had an increase of criminal activity in the park," Meyer said. "We have a group of kids who claim to be part of a gang. They are not into drugs, they just like to dress differently."
Meyer acknowledged that "minors are being contacted in the park, and I think those contacts have been, over all, good. We have made some arrests of juveniles, for possessing dangerous weapons such as a knife. We have arrested adults for lying. That's what's been going on down there. We don't just go up randomly and say, 'Hey, I'm searching your bag.'"
Koory suggested there are different levels of contact between police and citizens in a public place. One type is consensual, and another type is a detention.
"A detention occurs when a reasonable person would not feel free to leave. A detention is a restraint on liberty and is governed by the Fourth Amendment," Koory said. "Street detentions of juveniles by police are still governed by the Fourth Amendment. There must be some suspicion of criminal conduct to justify such a detention."
Meyer contends the officers "always" get permission from subjects of field searches if there is no apparent reasonable suspicion.
"But if we get information that drugs might be involved, or a weapon, we do not need permission," Meyer said.
Attorney Koory said that such "permission" granted by minors under duress might be inadequate.
"In the absence of valid consent from the juvenile — questionable here given his age and the display of authority — the backpack search is illegal and is arguably an abuse of authority," Koory said. "Police are limited in a street detention to conducting a pat down search only — and only — if the officer believes the person is armed and dangerous. An officer who has no right to conduct a pat search cannot search the citizen's belongings, such as the backpack in the photo."
Meyer said he shares concerns about the legality of officer searches.
"If what you are saying is true, then I have a problem with that," he said. "I am very concerned about it, and it is something I need to investigate. If we have rogue cops, then we will deal with it." But he said he would need a formal complaint from a parent to proceed.


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Teaching and studying have taken on an entire new dimension due to the major influence of know-how in colleges. Welcome to the January 2018 challenge of the Newest Information in Financial Advisor #FinTech – the place we take a look at the large information, announcements, and underlying developments and developments which might be emerging in the world of expertise options for financial advisors and wealth administration! The most recent Ericsson Technology Overview article introduces the key drivers for the mission-vital use instances over cell networks, lays out the business and technical advantages, and presents our work toward programmable QoS in cellular networks as a first step in supporting such use cases.
Most advisory corporations that do wealth management" – some combination of economic planning and funding management – may have three core know-how platforms they use: portfolio accounting software to trace the investment portfolios, financial planning software program to construct the financial plans, and CRM software program so you can just keep track of all the purchasers.
And with the approaching divide between advisor expertise for planning-centric companies and funding-centric companies, we'll see a shift as increasingly monetary-planning-centric corporations that sometimes handled planning software as an overhead expense to be managed start to deal with it as a direct expense to generate income, while concurrently beginning to cut again on portfolio management bills (including portfolio accounting software program).
Enhancing neighborhood walkability is a promising strategy to enhance bodily activity at an environmental degree, with or with out other technology. Inpatient treatment for know-how dependancy begins by removing a young person from each the Internet and the environment that allowed a know-how dependancy to happen in the first place. Nearly all college students (92 {c7a9cf6075495864e2f2c16f1483d968b6bb7e6c734e498c71b085069bfae576}) use smartphones on campus; 72 p.c use laptops, 23 percent use tablets.
A contemporary example is the rise of communication expertise, which has lessened barriers to human interplay and because of this has helped spawn new subcultures; the rise of cyberculture has at its foundation the development of the Internet and the pc 15 Not all expertise enhances culture in a creative means; know-how can also help facilitate political oppression and warfare through instruments resembling weapons.