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Broadway World is reporting that director Rob Marshall is hoping to acquire the rights to the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies, and wants Meryl for one of the female leads. Considering Marshall doesn't even have the rights to the film yet, this is probably a long way off, but still an interesting prospect. Maybe another chance to team with Glenn Close?
So much for that break you were hoping for, huh Meryl? More news of this is sure to develop in the coming days.
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Another Sondheim musical in the works for Streep & Marshall?
Labels: Follies, News, Rumored Projects
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- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2015 at 9:43 AM
IMDB has a listing for Follies written by Aaron Sorkin????? Guess it was a project that died a couple years ago but I guess a movie script is floating around....?ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah, I'm guessing he's moved on from that. We'll see if Marshall ends up getting to do it. The success of Into the Woods may give him a green light. And then if Meryl wants to do it too...soonest I could possibly see this filming is second half of 2016.Delete
This sounds fantastic! I really hope it works out.ReplyDelete
I love hearing new projects for Meryl, always exciting. These Oscars are shaping up to be incredibly boring if The Critics choice awards are anything to go by.. let's hope SAG mixes things up a littleReplyDelete
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How to Choose the Right Headset
The majority of us today, use headsets for our electronic devices. They are in general, required for your mobile, your MP3 or even your iPod and sometimes in the case of personal video games that you may like to play. Everyday, all around the world, millions of headsets are sold and if you just head out to the road right now, you will probably see how many people are wearing them. Thanks to the massive demand for headsets, there is ample options for you to choose from whether it is the brand, the style or the features that they offer. What you decide to choose and what you will wear is however, will completely be determined by the need that you have for them. So here are some easy tips that will help you choose the best headsets for you.
What Are The Devices That You Use Daily?
You should have a clear understanding about the devices that you are using if you want to make an informed choice about the headsets that you want to buy. For instance, you could choose wireless headphones or the traditional type of headsets. There are also on ear and over ear or in ear headsets that you can choose from based on what you are most comfortable with. Make sure that they are also completely compatible with your other devices so that you are able to make the most out of them.
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How And Where Will You Need To Use Them?
If you already know the requirement, you will also have to think about how and where you will need to use them. There are many varied types of headsets available and also quite a few companies and models that will be designed to either go around your neck or otherwise. They can also be very specific. For example people who would like to listen to some music while playing a sport or on a power jog will choose a specific design of headsets. Depending upon how noisy the surroundings are you can also opt for noise cancellation.
Look For Quality and the Repair Policies
Since you are willing to invest in the purchase of high quality headsets you should also look for a good repair policy. Ideally any good and original headset should come with a warranty of about two years at the very least. You will have to think about whether it would be worthwhile getting repairs done after these two years or whether it would just be easier to buy a new pair altogether once the warranty period is up, if the headsets are not working right.
How Much Use Is Intended For Them?
Some of us may have the need to be using headsets more often than others and therefore considering whether or not something is hardly enough for rough use is also a given. The better the longevity of the headset, the longer that you will be able to use them for. Therefore think about how much use they will be put into and then decide on the make.

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Elliot, Eastern Cape
The Guardians are situated on a working farm at the
foothills of the Southern Drakensberg, in the busy little
town of Elliot, which offers wonderful activities against
a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery. The Guardians is
just 5 km out of town.
The Guardians offers accommodation in a beautiful setting, in luxurious thatched cottages and family units. Guests have a choice of self-catering accommodation and/or to join Upstream restaurant.
Also a 43 seat stone Chapel with breath-taking mountain
view is available for weddings and functions.
Activities in the surrounding area include rock art sites (cave), rock pools, fly-fishing, horse riding, hiking trails, and 4x4 trails.


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Groundwork Providence is a non-profit organization which strives to build a greener, cleaner environment for Providence, Rhode Island. Absolute Web Services built Groundwork Providence a custom WordPress website designed to be easily updated and managed as the non-profit grows. The green aesthetic used in the custom design reflects the overall goal of the organization.
Absolute Web Services also added in an integrated Paypal section to the non-for profit site. This Paypal integration allows individuals to conveniently donate to the cause. Absolute Web Services design team is capable of creating custom sites that meet unique, individual business needs.
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5 Essentials For Summer Vacation
Summer is in full swing and since this season is all about vacations on the beach or next to the outdoor pool, here are some of the must-haves you simply cannot leave the house without.
Of course, you will find out some helpful tips and tricks on how to pack smarter and lighter so you will not have to carry your whole closet with you.
Above all, preparations for a relaxing trip do not have to be completely overwhelming; all it takes is a bit of planning and some effort.
The key to figuring out what to pack is going over all the activities you plan on doing; are you going hiking? Will you be lounging all day on the beach? Grab a cooling drink and sit down because here are the top 5 essentials for the best summer vacation.
1. A Pair Of Stylish Sunglasses
Whether you are going to be out in the sun or not, a pair of sunglasses is something you should always have on hand when traveling. You can be out shopping or even sightseeing; it does not actually matter.
The reality is that the sun's dangerous UV rays are always creeping about, so it is always an excellent idea to have some extra protection.
If you still do not have a nice pair of stylish sunglasses, then head to a nearby store and figure out what type of frame, lens or feature you are into.
Luckily, there are heaps of all kinds of designs on the market, so take your time and choose wisely. Of course, make sure to get a protective cover as well so the sunglasses will not get damaged when you carry it around in the suitcase.
2. Sunscreen
Sunscreen or a quality sunblock will be your next best friend if you are planning to spend the whole day out in the sun.
When it comes to the sun's UV rays, we must not only wear sunglasses but also take good care of our skin and make sure to protect it at all costs.
Sunblock will definitely come in handy, due to the fact that it creates a protective layer between the harsh UV rays emitted by the sun and the delicate skin.
Thankfully, sunblock comes in all kinds of levels, from 10spf to even 150. Hence, if you do not wish to suffer from a bad sunburn, then do not leave the sunscreen at home!
3. Electronic Cigarettes
Nowadays, a lot of people smoke, so naturally, cigarettes will also be on the list of things you want to take with you. However, conventional cigarettes may take up a lot of precious space in your suitcase or bags.
Also, if you are planning to shop for them when you reach your destination, it is likely that they will be extremely expensive. So, the best thing to do is to get your hands on some quality electronic cigarettes.
To avoid all of the hassles that come with traditional cigars, just pack your vape accessories and you are all good to go. Nevertheless, make sure to pack smartly and keep your e-cig's liquids in a plastic bag so it does not leak on your clothes.
4. Phone Charger
Next, you will definitely want to take your phone with you when traveling. Whether it is sending a message to your loved ones back at home that you arrived safely or taking photos of the views, a phone is a must-have.
However, one thing you should definitely not leave the house without is a phone charger. To be completely sure that it is with you at all times, make it your priority and put it in the luggage before anything else goes in.
Bonus tip; do not purchase cheap, rip-offs of chargers due to the fact that they may cause serious harm to the electrical output and your phone.
5. Comfortable Shoes
Finally, be absolutely sure that the shoes you decide to take with you on your trip are comfortable.
Even though it might sound cliché, shoes which are brand new or which are uncomfortable will totally ruin your mood! If you are planning to go somewhere tropical and you know that you will spend a lot of time on the beach, then flip-flops are a must.
The perks of owning a cheap pair of flip flops are endless; they are extremely lightweight and comfortable which makes them perfect for all outdoor activities.
Also, they are great to have on hand when traveling by plane because you can just slip them on and off if you are not feeling like wearing any shoes.
A helpful tip for packing light is to only bring three pairs of shoes; one for walking (think of comfy sneakers), one for a fancy night out (heels or elegant shoes) and one fitting for your destination spot (flip flops if you are going to the beach or boots if you are going hiking).
In summary, every passionate traveler should have the following things on hand when packing a suitcase; sunglasses, sunscreen, cigarettes, a phone charger, and comfortable shoes.
Of course, there are other essentials which will make your trip a lot more enjoyable such as a fancy hat or a good book. Most importantly, remember to have fun and enjoy your trip to its fullest!


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Filip Forsberg Game Preview: Predators vs. Blackhawks - November 18
Filip Forsberg will be on the ice when the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks meet at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Considering a wager on Forsberg? We have numbers and figures to assist you.
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One minute. That's all Brad Ring got with the Portland Timbers in 2013. The 26-year-old midfielder was acquired by the Timbers from San Jose Earthquakes on September 5 amid their worst spell of injuries and absences. He replaced Darlington Nagbe in injury time of Portland's 4-0 defeat of Toronto FC on September 7 and then that was it. Today, Ring was unveiled by new NASL side Indy Eleven, confirming that he did not accept the Timbers' bona fide offer that was extended in early December.
Ring, who will forever hold the Timbers' record for fewest minutes played in a career, can also claim he never lost a game he played for Portland. He also returns home, in a manner of speaking, after four years on the west coast in MLS. Though he is from Rockford, Illinois, Ring attended Indiana University and played all four years for the Hoosiers. Today's announcement, along with Mike Ambersley, who played against the Timbers in the second division with both Rochester Raging Rhinos (pre-name change) and AC St. Louis and also attended IU, took place at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.
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Warning from research expert: Employers should beware the pitfalls of surveys that rely heavily on agree/disagree scales when analysing employee engagement.
That was the message from Peter Hutton, BrandEnergy Research MD and former deputy MD at MORI, at the Institute of Internal Communication's conference on 12th May in Chester.
Many surveys are based almost entirely on lists of agree/disagree statements. This format makes it easier to ask questions on a lot of issues and is simple for respondents. However, problematic consequences include: some critical questions will inevitably not fit into this format; respondents cannot indicate which questions are most important to them; the format does not enable you to explain what lies behind employees' answers. For example, while an answer may reveal that an employee does not feel that their line manager does a good job of managing them, the issues that explain why are not revealed.
In addition, by only measuring attitudes, such surveys fail to consider knowledge, behaviour, and motivation which are all highly relevant to employee engagement levels.
Hutton believes that the tendency for consultancies to use their own standardised survey questions is also unhelpful, because these do not take into account the business model and culture of the organisation being surveyed.
He puts the rise of such surveys down to a number of factors, including the pressure on consultancies to keep costs down and to create opportunities for follow-up work that assists clients in interpreting and acting on the findings.
Hutton adds: ''Agree/disagree statements should make up no more than 10% of an employee engagement survey. Any survey that genuinely aims to understand employees and help to identify appropriate future actions, will contain a variety of different question types that have been carefully designed with the specific needs of the organisation in mind.
"To support organisational objectives, the starting point needs to be your business model and the desired knowledge, behaviour and attitudes of staff – something that is definitely not achieved by a standardised survey.
"Clearly, having the right kind of bespoke questionnaire involves more work. This even extends to survey respondents, who have to think about different question types as they go through, but this in itself is a positive as it means that they will consider individual questions carefully and cannot go into automatic mode."


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Natalie Croquet proved once more that not only she is an amazingly creative woman, but that she is also a woman with a great sense of humor.
The former fashion editor of Biba and the photo director of Jean Paul Gaultier, uploaded a series of brilliant images on her instagram, from her series Spoof. For this project, Croquet recreates famous fashion campaigns like Lanvin featuring Edie Campbell and Sonia Rykiel featuring fashion megaton, Gisele Bunchen, while her renditions of them are positioned next to the original campaign imagery.
Natalie Croquet latest project is an example of how a person who breathes and speaks fashion also knows very well how to satirize it.
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Cigna Settlement, New Details Emerge as Facts are Released
It has been nearly three months since the May 13th Regulatory Settlement Agreement and Targeted Market Conduct Examination on Disability Claim Handling practices was signed. As new details emerge regarding the settlement with Cigna group over claims handling practices for long-term disability insurance, Frank N. Darras, the nation's top disability lawyer offers clarification of some terms of the agreement.
May 13, 2013
A settlement agreement comes after individual examinations into Cigna's claims handling practices by the California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania state insurance departments. As a result, the CIGNA companies were instructed to begin reviewing past claims that were improperly handled in California from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010.
Several companies were involved in the settlement, including CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company (formerly known as Alta Health and Life), and Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of North America. They set aside $77 million for estimated payments to wrongfully denied policyholders nationwide. They were also required to pay a $500,000 penalty to the California Department of Insurance and $150,000 to reimburse the department for the cost of ongoing monitoring that is required under the settlement agreement.
To Date
"Today, the settlement reviews now encompass 47 states and are invisible to disabled policyholders. The only notice insureds will receive from Cigna is first, if the Company needs additional medical, vocational or financial information from the claimants. In which case the insured will receive correspondence from Cigna, detailing what they need to submit," says Darras.
Second, if Cigna determines additional benefits are due the insureds, each person will be notified by letter of the findings and the amount of benefits to be paid. Along with this letter will be a waiver of rights to further litigate against Cigna.
"In light of new details emerging about this settlement, pay close attention to any correspondence you receive from Cigna. Take time to consult a top disability lawyer to help navigate this settlement and to ensure you get what you deserve," says Darras.
About the California Department of Insurance
Life Insurance Company of North America ("LINA"), and the California Department of Insurance entered into a Stipulation and Waiver, File Number UPA 2012 00018 signed on May 10, 2013 by Matthew G. Manders, President of LINA.


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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled his health bill yesterday. As everyone knows by now, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the bill would spend $848 billion to expand coverage over the next ten years, reducing the number of uninsured in 2019 by about 31 million. (The House bill would spend $1.05 trillion over the next ten years, and would reduce the number of uninsured in 2019 by about 36 million.)
As regular readers know, CBO reports two estimates of the cost of expanding coverage: the gross cost, which reflects all new spending and tax incentives to increase insurance coverage, and the net cost, which subtracts any tax revenue increases associated with coverage policies. Leader Reid, Finance Chair Baucus, and their Senate colleagues deserve credit for emphasizing the higher figure in explaining the cost of their bill. In contrast, House leaders tried to focus attention on the lower, net cost of their bill, which led to unnecessary confusion (nb: the net coverage cost of the Senate bill is $599 billion versus $891 billion for the House bill.)
Everyone following this debate should keep in mind, however, that even the gross coverage figures do not capture all the costs of these bills. As I've pointed out several times (e.g., here and here), the health bills include many important provisions in addition to those expanding coverage. Many of those non-coverage provisions are intended to save money and thus pay for the coverage expansions. But some of the provisions expand spending on other health programs.
To get a fair read on the total cost of the health bills, we should therefore add together the gross cost of coverage expansions and the cost of the other provisions that increase spending (or decrease revenues). I estimate, for example, the real gross cost of the Senate health bill is $940 billion over ten years:
As noted in the table, the biggest non-coverage items are new discounts for drug purchases in the Medicare Part D program, a new fund to finance efforts in prevention and public health, and a one-year doctor "fix". Together with other provisions, they add up to a bit more than $90 billion in additional spending, Along with about $1 billion in tax reductions, that means the bill costs $940 billion over ten years, about $92 billion more than for coverage alone. (In contrast, the House bill has a total cost that's up near $1.3 trillion.)
Caveats: CBO does not calculate a total cost figure for the health bills. The bills include dozens of policy changes, and it would be difficult (perhaps impossible) to allocate all their impacts to specific provisions. Thus, my figures should be considered approximate. I calculated the $90 billion figure for additional spending by adding up all the individual line items in Table 4 of the cost estimate that increased direct spending, with a couple of exceptions. First, I did not include the interaction effects that CBO lists as the end of the estimate because I was not sure how to allocate them; the interactions are large and could have a material effect on my estimate, potentially up or down. Second, there was one policy that led to both spending increases and spending decreases; I included the net spending increase in my figure. I am certainly open to other suggestions about how to add up the other spending in the bill. It's also worth noting that I have taken as given CBO's estimate of the gross cost of expanding coverage. There are some nuances in the calculation of that figure (e.g., the treatment of payments in a reinsurance program) that I need to understand better.


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It's 11:06, I just woke up, and I have three posts to write. Gonna try and do em all by 12:30. Let's go.
- FIRST OFF. I did a really terrible job with the name of the week this week, and I swear on my life never to screw up so badly again. There's a human being on the Rice Owls named "Kramer Lucio". KRAMER LUCIO! His first name is Kramer, which is unfortunate, because he was clearly born before that whole Seinfeld thing happened and just lucked into having a name that everyone associates with being really crazy, not having a job but somehow having a lot of money, and hating black people. And Lucio is a pretty good name too because it sounds like he's this Brazilian guy. Anyway, yes, Brent Hotard - THE HOE-TARD! is the runaway winner over here, but we'll treat Kramer like a co-winner in my book.
- So, last week, on twitter, I found something very important out from Chadnudj. Apparently, the Wildcat growl he plays every time NU gets a first down is taken from a song. Specifically, this song:
- You can hear it right there at the beginning. This is the most important thing I've ever learned. The noise that I associate with Northwestern first downs - the one that sounds more like a crashing biplane than a cat growling - is from a song which is primarily about puns about Janet Jackson's vagina. This is all I need to know.
- Apparently there's a Fake Evan Watkins twitter. I irrationally love Evan Watkins as much as the next guy, but... woah. Slow down there, horsey.
- NU's injury report: really nothing different from last week. Carry on.
- Fitz intense-o-meter's getting an update: those people who have interviewed Fitz more recently then me say he hasn't been as yelly at people as he normally is, so we can assume his intensity is taking a strange dip. With a modestly important game in the schedule, Fitz is having trouble cracking the upper register of Fitz intensity, and the o-meter is listing him at a 4.9 - indicative of Fitz being able to melt stones.


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Alpaca Boucle Round Neck Coat
Easy Fit, Knee Length
Alpaca Boucle Round Neck Coat
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Plush boucle texture elevates this elegant round neck coat. With a snap button front and patch pockets, in a soft and sumptuous alpaca weave.
Style No. F2YCL-C2064
- Close at the shoulders, wider at the hem. A silhouette that fits the body withease.
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- 5'9" model in Charcoal is wearing a size small, which measures 41 inches on thebody.
- Round neck, hidden placket with snap button front.
- Center back seam, front patch pockets.
- Fully lined.
- Style No. F2YCL-C2064
- Luxurious loops of light, fine alpaca. Warm and silky to the touch. Alpaca isa hollow fiber that adds warmth without bulk or weight. Ours comes from herdshigh in the Andes. Spun, dyed and woven in Peru.
- Dry clean only.
- Made in Peru. 87% Suri Alpaca/10% Wool/3% Nylon.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Donna R from Cozy Nice and warm but looks lightweight. Had a nice weight to it fully lined. Amazingly versatile.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Karen from Gorgeous coat The coat is beautiful but sadly I had to return it as it didn't fit me well.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by Deborah from Just too overwhelming The fabrication is glorious. With a heavy heart I had to return. As a small/petite woman, this coat is just too bulky. Heavy, cumbersome -- the entire garment is lined. Perhaps if the sleeves weren't lined, it wouldn't appear so unflattering.
Date published: 2022-11-17
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Wednesday, October 31
'Chuck' on NBC
Featuring Captain Awesome dressed as Adam for Halloween.
Dixie Carter
It seems that Dixie is in town appearing in Arsenic & Old Lace at the Alley Theater here in Houston.
Michelle & RobO
My fellow October 30th, birthday sharing BFF, Michelle and myself photographed at a New Year's murder mystery party.
Happy belated October 30th Birthday to us. Michelle sent this link to me.
Toys 'R' Us
This is awesome signage to me.
Toys 'R' Us
Tuesday, October 30
My Aussie internet husband posted this for himself, now it is my turn.
NxtUp...Orange Eye®
For the Hot Guy
Mario Lopez in his Halloween costume!
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NxtUp...Being Gay
Being Different
Looking at this poster from a controversial new gay rights campaign featuring a baby with a "homosexual" tag around its wrist and the tagline "homosexuality is not a choice". The campaign is a project of the regional government of Tuscany, Italy.
Via OMGblog.com
Jim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan's manager did not want his 'new' material on YouTube that I had uploaded from the Conan O'Brien show. The 'manager' kindly asked me to remove it on October 17 and at that point it had been viewed around 100,000 times. I did not get the message until the 20th and I never heard back. I kind of felt like Jim should just come up with new material.
I thought this would not be available until next year.
The Eye-Fi. It's an SD memory card that adds Wi-Fi to any camera. Plus the free Eye-Fi service supports automatic uploads to 20 different web photo sites (like Flickr) as well as a computer on your home network. Price is $100 'Amurcian' US dollars.
Via Gizmodo
Butt Crack Buddy Frame
In bright Red and Fluorescent Green, the Butt crack buddy bends over just for you, and while it does so, it makes a circle with it's hands where you can place your pen
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Orange Stripe Wallpaper
An office galpal made this for me and wrapped a gift in it. Cute.
Drop & drag for your desktop.
Monday, October 29
j.d. king
'Lives in the foothills of the Adirondacks with six cats and a lot of electric guitars.' This cat is so dayum cute. I really appreciate
j.d. king's graphic style.
j.d. king
The Bronze Age
"The Legion of Super-Heroes is kind of the "Star Trek" of comics." Oh yes, I have this original over-sized comic in my archives. I managed to save it from being lost in a bitter break-up over 13 years ago.
40 Years of LSH Cruisers
My favorite cruiser the Mark X. "With the advent of the Mark X cruiser, the Legion finally had a state-of-the-art fleet that was a worthy successor to the Mark III/Mark VI design. Fully equipped, spacious, and striking in design, the Mark X served the Legion from Superboy 193 thru LSH (v. 2) 285"
Petunia in Orange
The huggable plush monster.
Via Stylehive
Cristina Fernandez
Argentina - Cristina Fernandez claimed victory in Argentina's presidential election Sunday, with early results and exit polls suggesting she had avoided a runoff and become the first woman elected to the post.
If women ran the world? I can only hope.
Robot Replacement
My BFFs made this for me and I decided he could be the replacement in my cube.
How beautiful is this!?
Via LAist
Free at Starbucks
Hopefully a sign of a permanent wave as Starbucks competes with McDonalds. If you pay 4 dollars for coffee, you should have access to the web without a fee.
Via LAist
'Dead in the Now'
The story deals with your standard zombie virus, but, unlike most all other zombie stories, Dead in the Now is about a person who finds the first "root" zombie, and decides to usher in the catastrophe of allowing the undead to lay claim to the world. Of course, the steps he takes to build his zombie army, and the moral issues he deals with along the way.
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Dot Wallpaper
My BFFs wrapped some gifts in the great paper.
Click & drag for your desktop.
I think not...
Above is a card I made for my co-worker last week. The character 'Richie Rich' suits him more than you could ever know.
Below is an article in the NY Times that appeared on his birthday while he was in NYC.
NY Times
One of my co-workers sent this to me. Give it a listen. Silly & cute.
Sunday, October 28
So cute it's sick.
Who needs the imaginary www.socuteitssick.com when there is www.cuteoverload.com
Eartha Kitt
What 'Mo does not love Eartha Kitt?
Laptop Totes
Seduced by color.
Via www.shinyshiny.tv
Caramel Bella
Also known as Caramel Beauty this new web site designed to keep women of color up-to-date on the latest health, fashion, and self-improvement tips.
I found this site looking for the article on Gina Ravera. Loving kitties, puppies, babies, shoes, bags and men (not in that order), I am practically a 'woman of color' internally.
Carmel Bellas
That Give Back
Gina Ravera created Project Reina, a nonprofit group with a network of hermanas who bring sex-education workshops to schools nationwide. Latina and black women, she learned, represent a disturbing 82 percent of female AIDS cases in the country.
My partner, Eric, attended a Sunshine Kids Gala last evening and met the cast of the TBS show 'The Closer'. Kevin Bacon attended since he is married to the star of the series, Kyra Sedgwick. Eric works for an organization that attempts to prevent HIV.
With that in common, Legacy Community Health Services may work with Project Reina in some way.
Image via Latina Magazine
Rob & Robot
My BFFs treated me to supper at Catalan, one of the top ten new restaurants in the US "Amurica'. They also put together this robot tower of gifts. So effin' nice. Take a look at the individually boxed cupcakes in the first pic.
Saturday, October 27
Gay He-Man
"My favorite fag"
'Gay Boyfriend' is a clever take on the gay guy & gal pal dynamic. I have not seen it in years and I can't remember where I would have seen it the first time.
NxtUp...Aussie TeeVee
'Amurican' teevee would never air this commercial, but you can count on seeing a woman being murdered in lingerie the first 5 minutes of ever show at 8pm, 7 days a week.
eMack13 @ YouTube
Super Zeroes?
This is a fun article from Maxim Magazine on heroes they consider 'zeroes'.
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RESTON, Va., May 12, 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) will be the "Presenting Sponsor" of the Air Force Association's (AFA) CyberPatriot III, the national high school cyber defense competition designed to excite, educate, and motivate the next generation of cyber defenders.
The sponsorship was announced today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. A video introducing this year's competition is available at www.northropgrumman.com/cybersecurity .
"Northrop Grumman is proud to contribute its time and resources to ensure the success of CyberPatriot III," said Diane Miller, Northrop Grumman program director, CyberPatriot. "As a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, it is our responsibility to help build the pipeline of qualified candidates who will eventually take on the job of securing our nation's cyber future. It's a priority."
"We are so pleased to partner with Northrop Grumman for this premier high school cybersecurity competition," said Joseph Sutter, chairman of the board, AFA. "The company's participation in this program proves their dedication and support to educating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals."
As the presenting sponsor, Northrop Grumman will invest time and resources over the 2010-2011 school year to assist in coaching teams and mentoring students. The company's involvement in CyberPatriot will contribute to building a talent base in the cybersecurity field that will ultimately ensure the country's future cyber protection.
"Northrop Grumman has an extensive network and reach-back into the communities where the company's offices are located," added Sutter. "We are thrilled to have its support in such roles as coaching and mentoring the teams to help bring real-world experiences to the high school population."
The AFA has held two previous CyberPatriot competitions with Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) students from 41 states and Japan. CyberPatriot III will be the first competition open to all-service JROTC students as well as students from non-military-affiliated high schools.
"Each year, our youth are increasingly exposed to new and innovative technology, as well as new and emerging cyber threats," said Miller. "Northrop Grumman recognizes the need to reach this generation now and through CyberPatriot, to educate students about these threats and teach them how to protect themselves and others."
CyberPatriot is just one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) initiatives in which Northrop Grumman, through its foundation, is a major partner. The company's largest STEM investment, the Northrop Grumman Foundation Weightless Flights of Discovery program, has engaged more than 1,100 teachers and reached more than 450,000 students over the past four years.
In December 2009, Northrop Grumman formed the Cybersecurity Research Consortium with three leading universities: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, Pa.; The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Mass; and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. The consortium was created to accelerate the pace of taking novel ideas to real world application and thus address our nation's most pressing cyber threats.
This past spring, the company also supported the Mid-Atlantic and National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competitions where college teams focus on the operational aspects of managing and protecting an existing network infrastructure.
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OsteoarthritisBMJ 2006; 332 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.332.7542.639 (Published 16 March 2006) Cite this as: BMJ 2006;332:639
- David J Hunter, assistant professor of medicine (firstname.lastname@example.com)1,
- David T Felson, professor of medicine and public health1
- 1 Boston University Clinical Epidemiology Research and Training Unit, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Correspondence to: D J Hunter
- Accepted 17 February 2006
Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis, with an associated risk of mobility disability (defined as needing help walking or climbing stairs) for those with affected knees being greater than that due to any other medical condition in people aged3 65.w1 The societal burden (both in terms of personal suffering and use of health resources) is expected to increase with the increasing prevalence of obesity and the ageing of the community.
Osteoarthritis is a multifactorial process in which mechanical factors have a central role and is characterised by changes in structure and function of the whole joint.1 There is no cure, and current therapeutic strategies are primarily aimed at reducing pain and improving joint function. We searched Medline for relevant articles (1966 to January 2006) and the Cochrane library (to first quarter of 2006) and consulted experts in rheumatology to produce a narrative review with an update on management for primary care doctors. We concentrated on osteoarthritis of the knee as this is associated with the greatest public health burden.
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the clinical and pathological outcome of a range of disorders that results in structural and functional failure of synovial joints.2 Traditionally, it has been considered a disease of articular cartilage. The current concept holds that osteoarthritis involves the entire joint organ, including the subchondral bone, menisci, ligaments, periarticular muscle, capsule, and synovium (fig 1).
Epidemiology of osteoarthritis
The reported prevalence of osteoarthritis varies according to the method used to evaluate it. In most epidemiological studies it is commonly assessed by radiography. Marked osteoarthritic damage must be present, however, to detect characteristic changes with plain radiographs, and they are therefore not sensitive diagnostic tests. About 6% of adults age 3 30 have frequent knee pain and radiographic osteoarthritis.
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Fan box is an electrical device that helps secure mounting of a ceiling fan. Conventionally, it has been spherical in shape and are used to mount the fan on the ceiling with the help of a hook in the middle designed to endure high strains. It can be cast-off with any type of ceiling fans.
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URGENT: One-third of eastern Mosul purged of Daesh terrorists: Iraq
Daesh Takfiri terrorists have been driven out of one-third of the eastern side of Mosul, Iraq says as the army forces and their allied fighters are conducting a major operation to liberate the strategic northern city.
"More than a third of this (eastern) side has been liberated by the military forces. This area was restive even before the presence of the terrorist, Daesh," Iraqi Interior Ministry spokesman, Brigadier General Saad Maan, said at the Qayyarah air base near Mosul on Tuesday.
Maan also noted that the districts recaptured in eastern Mosul "are very important and their liberation is a key to the liberation of other areas."
The Iraqi army, volunteer Shia and Sunni fighters as well as Kurdish Peshmerga forces launched a long-awaited offensive on October 17 to retake Mosul, the last Daesh bastion in the Middle Eastern country.
Government forces are currently attempting to consolidate their gains in Mosul's eastern neighborhoods.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Maan said that 955 militants had been killed and 108 others captured on the southern frontlines of the Iraqi city since the beginning of the operation.
'Iraqis in liberated areas need food'
Separately on Tuesday, Iraqi Major Salam al-Obeidi warned that some 700 locals had spilled into the streets of the recently liberated neighborhoods of Zahra and Qadisiya in eastern Mosul to demand food from the military.
The Iraqi troops were sharing their food rations with the civilians, he further pointed out.
"This is a problem for us because the food we have is not enough for them and we're waiting for more food to be sent from the government," al-Obeidi said, adding, "Now the Iraqi soldier is giving his food to the civilians."
Mosul, which is divided by the Tigris River, fell to Daesh in 2014, the year the terror outfit began its campaign of death and destruction in northern and western Iraq.


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Previous visit: 23rd Dec 2014.
Current visit : Sat 4th July.
I was attracted to ThirdWave when they first opened when I saw the fancy dishes of stuffed squids, the Scotch Egg and some of the desserts featured online.
The dishes were visually appealing, out-of-the ordinary creations with good ingredients thrown in. Execution seems particularly mindful and painstakingly put together.
So I went with high expectations, but came away disappointed.
The "Hidden Gem", stuffed squid was weird to us; as in the flavours didn't quite harmonised as a dish.
But that's ok. That was just one of the 3 dishes we ordered.
The other one was the Scotch Egg and it seems that we are the only one who tasted that the outer coating of the egg, which is the meat part was tad funny, almost foul smelling.
This we sent back, and the kitchen kindly replaced it.
The replaced dish had the same smell and texture, and we were told that's the way it is.
So again we took that as a sign that we must be the odd ones.
The final dish of Beef Parpadelle was large, but uninspiring in taste.
Both of us gave up at this point and didn't bother with desserts.
Perplexed, I didn't post about it, for after all, if ThirdWave has so many fans, it must be the both of us that failed to appreciate their work.
Images from 1st visit: 23rd December 2014.
This was so promising. Thankfully other than the outer coating, everything else on the plate was fine though if I were to nitpick, the beetroot and carrot were pretty greasy.
We are not people to waste food, and this dish is RM35+. Yet we could only managed half a squid and some of the watermelon.
I'm familiar with this preparation with feta, so it wasn't because I have not tried watermelon prepared this way.
But like I said earlier, the dish just didn't appeal to us.
This was how much we wasted.
Beef Goulash with Pappardelle (RM 28).
What you see below is just about all the meat there is.
In the end, the unfinished portion was this much.
Fast forward to July 2015, I was adamant to head back because of MATCHA.
I read a post that they launched new items on the menu and some of these includes hotcake and ice cream made from imported matcha.
I managed to convince the same partner to head back to ThirdWave. It took some sweet-talking, for he genuinely hated the food.
Personally, I thought that perhaps we were just unlucky, and should give it another shot.
The person who took my order at the cashier didn't seem too happy when I requested for all the dishes to be served as and when it could be ready, which means the mains and desserts together.
I was aiming for the hotcakes and the hot mains were for my dining companion. So I didn't see it as an issue though the politically correct sequence would be savoury mains then only desserts.
I didn't like the look he gave me, and well, he didn't exactly refuse either, so I left it at that.
Our [Love in Provence] (RM26) – Lavender Honey Chicken Breast | Beetroot & Wholegrain Barley Risotto | Rosemary Balsamic Reduction was the first to be served.
It wasn't mind-blowing or particularly memorable, but credits given where it is due, it was palatable at least.
Next was the Grill Raclette Cheese dish. This came with mushrooms and an egg plus a side of pickles.
It is a nice "sandwich" overall, because you can't really go wrong with cheese, toast and an egg.
The only gripe I had was the mushrooms as I've never liked shitake in my western-style dishes.
Let just say it is a personal preference. I didn't know what sort of mushrooms are used, as it wasn't indicated in the menu else I would have switched to another dish.
The part that truly turned our dining experience here sour was when I said to the person ( same guy that I had to interact with at the cashier earlier) clearing my plate that I find using "chinese mushrooms" for this sort of western kind of preparation could be better replaced with perhaps swiss or brown mushrooms.
I stand corrected, for he said it isn't chinese mushrooms.
His reaction was of "I don't need this feedback".
He didn't enquire further, and instead gave me another frown and said in a dismissive tone "It is not chinese mushroom", with an air that gave the vibe of "you don't know what you are talking about".
Granted, he didn't ask for any feedback, but I had thought I could just let him know that I liked the dish, but it could have been better if Swiss button or portobello or any fungi that are milder used as the "chinese mushrooms" does impart a distinct, earthy flavour which I felt didn't harmonise with the dish as a whole.
It was just an opinion of course, and since his less-than-friendly manner is such a kill-joy, I asked him back, "Well, what sort of mushrooms was it?"
He hesitated a bit as if unsure, then muttered something like "mix, shimeji but not chinese mushrooms".
In fact, he might have said "shitake (which coincidentally is chinese mushroom) but I'm NOT sure so we will just leave it at that. Then he walked off.
Wow, excellent service there. Well, I got photos.
So tell me, are these "chinese mushrooms/shitake" or is there another name for it?
I even asked on my FB for my friends' opinions – https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153023109728034&set=pb.550768033.-2207520000.1436874984.&type=3&theater
2. Do you agree that these mushrooms give a strong flavour that are not really in harmony with egg and cheese (western preparations of food) or you think it is alright?
There is no right or wrong to this, for we could always agree to disagree, since palates are subjective.
But we all do appreciate good service right?
Dessert: Hanako Hotcakes (RM25) – Tall & Fat Matcha Hotcakes Filled with Vanilla Bean Custard | Strawberry Compote | Rose Petals | Matcha Ice Cream.
This was the reason I came back, though by then I had lost my appetite.
The hotcakes were nice as a whole, though I find the inner side of the pancake was a wee bit undercooked. Anyhow there is no point in giving feedback right?
We finished the ice cream and asked the rest to be 'tapau-ed". Thankfully the person who served us then was a cheery, kind guy and that brighten our mood a bit.
Or rather mine. My dining partner was still furious.
No doubt the menu here is appealingly creative and I can understand the reason THIRDWAVE has a strong following. On both occasions we did ordered coffee and I find the drinks decent.
My partner is definitely not a returning customer, but I'll never say "never" since I've not tried everything on the menu and have not met the people behind the establishment.
I might not like this place much for now, but I hope that one day I'll be able to appreciate the effort the team has put into their food and venue.
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I always wonder how would life be for those with only one hand and for those who have neither; how much difficult it must be for them. There are this two people in the campus, where I live, who have only one hand. One is a small child of 6 or 7 years old and the other is a 35+ year old man. Whenever I see them, I start feeling very sad for them. And I am sure that most people reading this would also share my feeling for them.
The little one, is a very sweet and a cute girl. She is always jubilant. The other day when my wife and I were talking about her, she said these things about her which amazed me. One day, she had struggled to wear one of her dresses and my wife had gone to help her. But she refused. Only then she noticed that she was actually not struggling to wear, but was practicing to button and unbutton her dress, so that she could do it with ease! She was doing this when she was just four years old. Amazing isn't it. And she keeps doing the same with many other things. She engages herself in practicing all useful activities with one hand. I know that you all would want to know the name of this smart girl – she is Sharon!
The other man, Buddhan, works in our canteen. He makes tea and packs & supplies snack items for the customers. As far as I have known him, he is a very soft spoken person. But he keeps doing his job, as if his handicap is no matter at all.
The reason for their handicap is pitiful. Sharon was abandoned as a new born baby and the dogs ate away her one hand. Buddhan met with an electric accident when he was just eight years old and he lost his arm.
But more than them we are the ones who are to be pitied for – those with two hands. Instead of being thankful to God for the two hands that He has given us, how ungrateful our actions are? How useless and sinful are the activities of our hands? (I leave the reader to introspect here with whatever they are involved in). Does that glorify God? Is this the worthy purpose for which it was created? Would we not be accountable to God one day for all that we do? How wretched are we? Hurting ourselves, hurting others and ultimately hurting God! And at the end living with all that GUILT. The guilt – is this not obvious that we are not living at peace! For some in the long run, guilt turns into becoming indifferent – indifferent to sin itself! Why? "Because everyone does that… I have tried long and hard enough to quit but in vain…"
Don't give up… We can live at peace… a Guilt-Free life…
"For God did not send His Son (Jesus Christ) into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him." John 3:17 (ESV)
"If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:8-9 (ESV)
Jesus said, "If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell." Matthew 5:29-30 (ESV)
If Jesus would have said this in the context of the Beatitudes, He would have said it like this,
"Blessed are the one-eyed and one-handed, for they will inherit the kingdom of God".
Because, "……. unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (ESV)
Made to serve, called to be holy,
Make a choice, to use it worthy;
Sinful use, is an abuse –
Of its purpose & worth reduce;
Lift your heart, lift your hand,
To the Saviour, on the cross who hang;
Sin – a pleasure by your hands,
Shed His blood, pierced nails in His hands;
Guilt and shame, your sin brings,
Pardon and freedom, the Calvary springs;
Cleansed hearts, Cleansed hands,
Cleave to God, be in His bands.
A ten point strategy for those who are struggling with sinful habits– (few points are adapted from one of George Verwer's writings which I have altered to suit the context)
- Worship the Lord & Pray everyday
- Read and Meditate the Bible every day, esp. in the morning and Memorize key Scriptures
- Exercise daily
- Maintain balanced eating habits
- Sleep well & Be active
- Have specific goals & aims for everyday
- Use leisure hours to read good books & magazine, listen to messages & praise music
- Avoid all vulnerable places & people. Do not be lonely (if you are not praying) esp. during travels.
- Seek the help of the Holy Spirit every moment and repent on a moment-by-moment basis
- Have regular fellowship & go to Church & find a mature Christian believer with whom you can share your struggles & seek prayer support & counselling
Two hands one heart
One life to offer You
Two hands one heart
That's what I give to You
Use me today I know You can
Lord I surrender to Your plan
You made this heart
You made these hands
Take me and use me as I am
Well it's all I have to offer
And it's all I have to give
Little becomes a lot
When it's in Your hands
Take me and make me more like You
Well it may not seem like much
But with the Master's touch
I know that I'll be more like You


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When the weather is perfect outside, you always want to take advantage of it. Last weekend was one of those gorgeous days, and a group of friends invited us to spend the afternoon on Bayou Vermilion, soaking in the sun and catching up.
The water was a sparkling brown and the scenery looked almost like real autumn! Even with the watercolor sky and vibrant trees, there's still a reminder of the flood with the water line that still covers the banks.
Bayou Vermilion is one of Lafayette's defining characteristics (for both good and bad), but spending time on it gives you a new perspective on the city. In January, I wrote about how Bayou Vermilion District's operations crew goes out on the water every day (weather and water-level permitting) to clean trash and other debris so that residents like myself and my friends can have enjoyable days like we did.
See how much nicer it is when there's not litter floating downstream!?
When you get out on Bayou Vermilion and take photos, share them on social media with #RepTheRiver!
Hope you all have a happy Festivals Acadiens weekend! Don't forget to be green and recycle!
Photo Friday | Repping the River
Friday, October 14, 2016


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When you use your computer, do you experience symptoms like headaches, eye strain, blurred vision, eye irritation, double vision, excessive tears or dry eyes, pain in the eyes or excessive blinking or squinting?
This means you should visit your optometrist for a comprehensive eye examination. And, when you do, be sure to tell the doctor about the computer work that you do. There are a number of things that you can do to arrange and use the parts of your workstation to eliminate or minimize discomfort.
Look at this workstation drawing and compare it to your workstation to make sure that your environment is not causing your vision problems.
Human eyes were made for most efficient use at a distance, but if you use the suggestions made here and those made by your doctor of optometry, you will be able to use your computer more comfortably and productively.


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he cost of Hurricane Harvey's wrath to the Texas prison system has crossed the $8 million mark, with damage more widespread than initially reported.
Five units evacuated, at least 25 more lost power and some suffered roof damage, including the facility in Rosharon, where the Ramsey Unit alone needed more than $600,000 in repairs.
The rising waters of the Brazos River forced the relocation of nearly 7,000 prisoners and parolees, requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to shell out close to $2.7 million in overtime pay to move prisoners.
FULL STORY:Harvey expenses continue to rise for Texas prison system
"Hurricane Harvey was a terrible natural disaster which presented the agency with a monumental challenge," TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier wrote in an employee newsletter after the storm. "Only through the Herculean effort of our employees was success made possible."
But three months later, there's still dispute about what really happened during the storm, with the National Lawyers Guild taking preliminary steps toward a lawsuit after some inmates described brutal conditions, as others – including TDCJ – offered less dire accounts.
A former union leader rebuffed prisoner reports of flooding inside the units but still alleged the same staffing shortages the department denied in September.
"There could have been a mass escape," said Lance Lowry, then-president of the Texas Correctional Employees union in Huntsville. "A number of things could have gone wrong."
Harvey totaled just over $800,000 in facility damages, primarily at the Ramsey Unit in Rosharon, where the maintenance shop required more than $400,000 in repairs. Other associated costs of the Category 4 storm included more than $750,000 for food, $127,000 for equipment rentals and around $110,000 in gas needed to evacuate prisoners.
"The big cover-up is they didn't have the staff to move them," Lowry said, in reference to the Beaumont prisons that did not evacuate.
In early September, Lowry told the Chronicle that several hundred officers were unable to make it into work at Beaumont-area facilities during the storm because of road flooding. A few absences, Lowry said, can create a dire situation at units that are already understaffed; Gist, Stiles and LeBlanc units all have at least 21 percent vacancy rates for correctional officers, according to October TDCJ data.
"We're playing Russian roulette," he said. "It's just a matter of time till we have the right combination of events and have a catastrophe."
Read more at www.Chron.com.


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Reaction to Sevilla v FCB
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Müller: A 2-1 away victory is a great result
The task was difficult as expected, but FC Bayern lived up to the expectations. They won 2-1 away to Sevilla after going one down, sealing a good position for the quarter-final return leg at the Allianz Arena next Wednesday. fcbayern.com has compiled the statements.
Reaction to Sevilla v Bayern
Jupp Heynckes: "Sevilla were better in the first half, they showed they haven't made it to the Champions League last eight for no reason. We lost possession too often when attacking, we weren't well-structured in midfield, so Sevilla had chances. Of course I had some strong words about it at half-time and made the team improve their defensive discipline, impose their passing game, improve their positional play, keep possession when attacking and take up their positions in time when swichting to defence. But in the second half we were clearly in control and deservedly won the match."
Thomas Müller: "It was a match with many different aspects. We saw many good things but also things we don't like to see. We got off to a good start, our build-up play was good in the first ten minutes, we didn't let the atmosphere intimidate us. But at some point we made too many mistakes. We gave away possession, allowing them chances. We played too many square passes. We upped the ante in the second half and strangled our opponents, things were looking better then. A 2-1 away victory is always a great result. It takes something to beat us on our home field."
Franck Ribéry: "We got off to a good start in the first ten minutes, but our organisation was poor after that, we didn't attack well. The coach addressed that at half-time. The second half was really good. It's crucial we won away to Sevilla, they played very well, but our reaction after the opener was good. We have to build on that. We mustn't make any mistakes in the Champions League, we mustn't think we're already through to the semi-finals."
Mats Hummels: "Our start was good, we stifled Sevilla's impetus. Then Sevilla were the better team. We allowed too many counters, Sevilla deservedly took the lead. We completely controlled the match in the second half."
Jérôme Boateng: "We got off to a very good start, then we made one or two slight mistakes. The crowd woke up because of that, we had problems and allowed them chances. We wanted to keep our cool, play our normal game, set up sustained passing combinations, let the ball do the work and switch play. We controlled the match, created chances and deservedly won at the end of the day. But nothing's settled. I hope we can up the ante in the return leg and go through."
Vincenzo Montella (Sevilla coach): "I'm very proud of my team's performance against opponents playing at this level. Our defensive discipline was very good over the full 90 minutes. We should have scored a few more goals. We had no energy left to create chances in the second half. We'll believe in going through as long as there's a slight chance. Yes, it's almost impossible, but it isn't over yet."


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Gena G. McClendon, Ph.D. is a project director and adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis in the Brown School of Social Work at the Center for Social Development. She directs the Financial Capability and Asset Building Initiative and Voter Access and Engagement Initiatives and teaches a financial social work course. Dr. McClendon's work focuses on the economic well-being of low-income households, marginalized populations and issues related to an inclusive democracy. Dr. McClendon earned a Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University, a Master's degree from Fontbonne University, and Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.


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Though some instructors think flipping the classroom is as simple as students watching lectures online and doing their homework in class, version 2.0 of the practice is evolving to allow faculty to provide more rigorous, in-depth instruction.
About half of U.S. higher ed faculty had taught in a flipped environment as of winter 2014, according to a survey from The Center for Digital Education, in association with Sonic Foundry.
"Magic is happening with deeper learning in the classroom," says Aaron Sams, founder of the Flipped Learning Network. "This is really about a transition from lecture mode to being more student-focused."
Today and into the future, next-generation flipped learning is about supporting faculty, using tools other than just video and maximizing student engagement.
Energizing instructors
Faculty often struggle with how to begin flipping their classrooms. Now that flipped learning is an established trend, higher ed institutions should be providing more faculty support, Sams says.
"Most professors have been in 'lecture mode' for most of their career," he explains. "A big challenge for them when wanting to get into flipped learning is what to do with their class time and how to provide more individualized instruction with students."
In the future, more colleges and universities may hire "coaches" who will be responsible for helping faculty flip their classrooms, Sams says. The University of Tokyo, for instance, already has a director of flipped learning. In the meantime, providing training opportunities and encouraging faculty to guide each other can go a long way.
Early flipped learning
Recorded lectures simply posted online, with class time used to go over homework
Today's flipped learning
Enhancing video and online readings with graphics and audio, using class time to encourage group activities and peer instruction
Tomorrow's flipped learning
Greater support from universities as flipped learning becomes more popular and easier to implement, with the flipped concept infused into other delivery models, such as blended and online learning
Penn State's John A. Dutton e-Education Institute for the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences works with its faculty to design, develop and manage online courses and programs, which includes help with the flipped concept, says Ann Taylor, the institute's director.
Whether it's holding workshops and online seminars, the Institute helps faculty learn how to post materials online course, how those materials can be used in a flipped environment and how to create a flipped learning plan.
When it comes to designing a course, faculty often start from the end goals and work backward, she says. "The specific technology can come later," Taylor says. "Course designers and faculty need to start by identifying what they want their students to know and experience to be successful."
Going beyond video
While posting recorded lectures online can be helpful, it's not always the most effective way to teach, Taylor says. And there are many alternatives. Larger lecture videos broken down into "bite size" pieces on a specific topic can be less daunting for a student to watch.
"There's no reason why flipped environments have to be all about video," Taylor says. "I'm also seeing many instructors enhancing online readings with graphics and audio, as well as short videos when appropriate."
Videos of narrated screen captures can help with complex topics, especially with math and science problems. Instructors can record as they work through problems on their computer and explain as they go. "That way students are actually being shown how to do something, not just being told how," Taylor says.
In her classroom, The University of Texas at Austin's Julie Schell is also less focused on video. "In my flipped graduate class, I've made two," says Schell, also director of strategic initiatives at the university's Center for Teaching and Learning. Schell encourages readings with a variety of engaging questions for students to answer. She also pulls concepts from cognitive science, such as retrieval practice, metacognition, priming, self-regulation, and transfer of learning.
"The idea is people learn when they are retrieving information, not just studying it," Schell says.
In his flipped classroom at South Florida State College, Erik Christensen records himself narrating physics and astronomy problems he is working through on his computer screen. He also posts podcasts or YouTube videos, but either way he always includes follow-up questions or has students fill out a Cornell Notes worksheet before coming to class, which they love.
Since he began with flipped learning, 34 percent of students have moved up a full letter grade. "My classroom has also become much noisier," Christensen says. "That's how I know I've increased engagement."
Engaging students in class
Instead of lecturing, flipping his classroom has also allowed Christensen to do more activities in class and spend more one-on-one time with each student.
When done right, increased interaction and engagement in the classroom should be the outcome of a successful and progressive flipped classroom, says Helaine W. Marshall, Long Island University's director of TESOL, bilingual education and foreign language programs.
"Flipped learning in basic terms is switching what you did inside the classroom with what's done outside the classroom," Marshall says. "But you need to make sure this extra time and space you've created during class is dynamic, personal and interactive."
This can be a challenge depending on class size. Instructors may consider using clickers or interactive platforms compatible with mobile devices for greater interaction. Smaller classes provide an opportunity to be more hands-on, with students working in groups and providing peer instruction.
But increased engagement and interaction is not limited to face-to-face classes, says Marshall, who teaches many flipped, online courses. She thinks in the future, flipped learning concepts will be introduced to other delivery models, whether it's face-to-face, a blended learning environment or online.
For example, she has students in online courses meet in a virtual classroom, which increases the opportunity to spend more time with students one-on-one.
Lauren Williams is special projects editor at UB.


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Donald Trump indicated on Saturday that he would "temporarily hold off" declaring Mexican drug cartels a terrorist organization.
The president suggested he made his decision to delay the announcement at the request of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
All necessary work has been completed to declare Mexican Cartels terrorist organizations. Statutorily we are ready to do so. However, at the request of a man who I like and respect, and has worked so well with us, President Andres Manuel @LopezObrador_ we….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2019
….will temporarily hold off this designation and step up our joint efforts to deal decisively with these vicious and ever-growing organizations!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2019
As for dealing "decisively" with the cartels, Trump better find another partner. Lopez-Obrador's new anti-cartel policy — "hugs, not bullets" — isn't slowing down the murder rate or making anyone anywhere in Mexico safer.
But Mexico has deployed the army to fight the cartels since 2007 with dismal results. His country needs help — only help that the U.S. military can give.
Trump first announced last month that he would designate the cartels as terrorists, prompting Mexican officials to seek further talks with the U.S.
"I've been working on that for the last 90 days," Trump said at the time. "You know, designation is not that easy, you have to go through a process, and we're well into that process."
"The foreign minister will establish contact with his counterpart, Michael R. Pompeo, in order to discuss this very important issue for the bilateral agenda," Mexico's foreign ministry responded.
Trump's November remarks followed an attack in northern Mexico that killed several U.S. citizens. Mexican organized crime groups are believed to be behind the killings.
Republicans have voiced support for designating cartels as terrorist groups in the past.
Lopez-Obrador is a far-left politician whose ideas on what to do about cartel violence are not working.
"This is no longer a war. It is no longer about force, confrontation, annihilation, extermination, or killing in the heat of the moment," the president said in one of the four news conferences he dedicated to the events in Culiacán last week alone. "This is about thinking how to save lives and achieve peace and tranquility in the country using other methods."
By "other methods," the president – who is often referred to as Amlo – means social programmes to alleviate extreme poverty, exhortations towards good behaviour, and the insistence that he has now banned corruption. He has pledged to offer "abrazos no balazos" – hugs not bullets. He has also created a new militarized national police force, though this had yet to take a significant role in operations against organized crime.
The problem, security experts say, is that nothing in Amlo's strategy directly addresses the terrifying power of the country's criminal underworld – which was brazenly displayed in Culiacán on 17 October.
On October 17 in Culiacán, police captured the son of notorious cartel leader El Chapo, only to meekly let him go when cartel soldiers surrounded the town. This is the kind of thing that ISIS would do, and designating the cartels as terrorists would seem to be both logical and reasonable given the facts.
But Lopez-Obrador has political problems at the moment and Trump's action would have automatically led to some legal steps taken by the U.S. government against Mexico that might have affected the economy.
Trump shouldn't wait long to go through with his plan. While the violence sometimes spills over onto the U.S. side of the border, the situation could get worse in American border communities. And if the cartels keep murdering American citizens, they will have to face the best-trained military in the world.


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I think being Australian has given me a few strange obsessions. There is, of course, Vegemite on toast (it's true, we all do it,) adding 'o' or 'a' to the end of every word and name possible (eg. a quick run to the bottle-o,) and of course – season envy.
'Season envy' is a phrase my friends and I use to describe the decidedly modern affliction of scrolling through your Instagram feed seeing the opposite hemisphere rugged up in winter gear while you are you sweltering under the summer sun, or for the other 6 months of the year seeing everyone one on European vacay while you are buried under winter woolies. I certainly count myself lucky to live where I do, for us it's not Christmas unless you are eating seafood at the beach, but it's hard not to feel a touch jealous when scrolling through snowman snaps. However, when it comes to seasonal sartorial suiting, I have always enjoyed the layered regalia that the colder months allow. Dressing for summer has always been a bit more of a challenge for me as my closet is mostly entirely weather inappropriate for this time of year… Enter MATCHESFASHION and their array warm weather wonders, in particular, this beautiful Matteu linen number that has turned me to the higher mercury side.
I never would have thought that two of my dressing essentials would include the adjectives 'voluminous' & 'billowing', but baby, here we are and there's no looking back. Just add a little Balenciaga seashell clutch and it's the mermaid moment your inner child has been waiting for all this time. The cure to 'season envy' this time of year is simple really; a loose, breezy statement piece matched with a fun accessory or two. I've come to realise that seashell bags and sandy feet may just be more iconic duo than hot chocolate and marshmallows… x


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NYC judge lets through anti-Palestinian 'killing Jews' ad as 'freedom of speech'
Dozens of buses and trains emblazoned with anti-Hamas slogans will travel through New York City, after a judge overturned a ban from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
John G. Koeltl, of United States District Court, said the MTA
"underestimate the tolerant quality of New Yorkers and
overestimate the potential impact of these fleeting
"Moreover, there is no evidence that seeing one of these advertisements on the back of a bus would be sufficient to trigger a violent reaction. Therefore, these ads — offensive as they may be — are still entitled to First Amendment protection."
The advertisement, which came before Judge Koeltl, is a spoof of
an earlier campaign by the Council on American-Islamic Relations,
which encouraged Twitter users to post messages with the hashtag
#MyJihad, which literally translates as 'struggle' from Arabic.
Instead of boasting about killing infidels, Muslims would talk
about their peaceful and personal achievements.
In the advert commissioned by the pro-Israeli American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), a masked man is portrayed, next to the caption "Killing Jews is Worship that draws us close to Allah" attributed to "Hamas MTV." The tagline below states, "That's His Jihad. What's yours?" At least 50 MTA buses are to be branded with the adverts, according to New York Daily News.
#AFDI free speech victory: #Philadelphia must run ad against Islamic #antiSemitismhttp://t.co/HNxdz6HPWcpic.twitter.com/I3BO5F8rbN
— Michael Baskin (@michael300e) March 13, 2015
After similar campaigns in San Francisco and Chicago, the AFDI
paid $100,000 in 2014 to run 100 adverts on the sides of public
coaches. Five similar images were accepted, but the MTA rejected
this one, over claims it incited violence.
Adam Lisberg, an MTA spokesman, said: "We are disappointed in the ruling and are reviewing our options. MTA now has 30 days to lodge an appeal."
"This is a triumph for liberty and free speech," tweeted Pamela Geller, the AFDI president, who said that her group would commission more ads than originally planned, and would seek for MTA to reimburse its legal costs.
AFDI Ads on NYC buses: Palestinians resisting Israel military occupation = "savages" via @AJAMhttp://t.co/sTmcnAjaIfpic.twitter.com/Y6pQnyU0dK
— Hannah BP (@HannahBP2) September 25, 2014
New York's Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio condemned the adverts,
despite them being given the greenlight by the judge.
"These hateful messages serve only to divide and stigmatize when we should be coming together as one city," said a statement from a spokesman. "While those behind these ads only display their irresponsible intolerance, the rest of us who may be forced to view them can take comfort in the knowledge that we share a better, loftier and nobler view of humanity."
Judge Koeltl's decision marks the latest victory by the AFDI against MTA, and is at least the ninth lawsuit it has filed against metropolitan authorities for turning down its campaigns.
In fact, the MTA's current rules concerning "inciting violence" were brought in after the AFDI won another lawsuit in 2012 after the municipal authority refused to run an advert calling Palestinians "savages" on the basis that it was offensive. Then, just as now, the AFDI's campaign was upheld thanks to the First Amendment.


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