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Flo Lieb's review published on Letterboxd:
One word you'll encounter in a lot – if not most – reviews of this movie is: intelligent. I've read a bunch of reviews but none explicitly specified what makes Arrival (so) intelligent. It's a film about aliens coming to Earth and humans not starting to shoot 'em up but trying to communicate with them. In said subgenre of films like The Day the Earth Stood Still and Independence Day this seems a rare occasion (albeit Contact follows a similar approach with a female lead eager to communicate) and therefore Arrival is intelligent for bucking the trend I must presume. Since the postulated theory or twist this film dives into in the end is not science fact but rather science fiction it also does not qualify as being the intelligent propeller. Or maybe proposing a weird and not accurate theoretical concept is intelligent? But that would make Back to the Future intelligent too. No matter which way I approach this I can't find access to the "Arrival is intelligent" claim.
Despite this movie being intelligent or not – as you might've guessed I argue that it isn't since it merely follows genre tropes and blockbuster clichés – the story never managed to captivate me. Actually I was bored with the film most of its 2 hours running time. The linguistic studies of the alien language are neat in a way, sure. But the film never fully dives into the specifics of the linguistic approach besides Amy Adams' character just giving Forest Whitaker's Army general some superficial basics. The film has to be "too Hollywood" to go full linguistics with Whitaker's soldier first demanding from Adams' character to translate Alien language solely based on a few seconds of audiotape (really?) to later instructing her to ask immediate questions about the purpose of their arrival (without having a full grasp on the language yet) and finally some Chinese General who wants to blow up the aliens' ship and the whole world looking to China to follow suit. For a film which is intelligent the characters react solely like the genre formula dictates them to. Dim soldiers demanding to know the aliens' agenda, having one figure already on the trigger, and science geeks trying to prevent this.
All of these genre tropes exists primarily to give the plot some kind of urgency. The lead protagonist has to figure out the aliens' agenda a) because her government puts pressure on her and b) China is close to blow their ship up and what China does everyone will do. It will never cease to amaze me how movie characters seem so eager to blow up aliens who clearly have a superior technology and in this case it isn't even warranted since there is not a single sign of intended harm portrayed. What we see here is what we see in every alien "invasion" film with clear roles for the human characters and varying malice from the extraterrestrials. There are other dramatic curveballs in very small subplots that are somewhat a result of a) and will somehow further b) while another subplot focuses on a personal trauma of Adams' linguistic professor with a daughter lost to an illness. This is presented in random visual snippets throughout the movie without those snippets having any specific meaning to the story situation their layered in or their ultimate outcome. To go into all of this and how it plays into the twist of Arrival would be spoiler. Yet with the majority of people thinking this is at least part of what makes the movie so intelligent – or essentially intelligent at all – I can't agree.
The twist of Arrival itself is based on an exaggerated interpretation of a mere hypothesis and presented in a way that contradicts itself partly (although this is may be due to the fact that the movie isn't really giving the audience a detailed view of the human-alien-interactions to explain it fully). Most of all though the twist exists primarily to be just that: a twist. Right of the Shyamalan and Nolan textbook Villeneuve builds up the emotional core of the twist throughout his film but since the story doesn't really need the twist cutting from the main story to the twist-building subplot and back is very inorganic (at least it was for me). There's no real point arguing that the twist (or the reasoning behind it) hardly makes sense since it is solely there for gasp value, so I'll leave it be. The more problematic issue for me is that the film doesn't really need the twist to work the way it does. Yet one might argue that without it the plot would be even less interesting than it is by itself.
As much as the premise of Arrival is intriguing – aliens arrive and seek first contact with humans who have to figure out a way to communicate with each other – the makers of the movie seem to feel (or realize) it hardly sustains a movie that is supposed to make money at the box office. So obviously there has to be some reason explained for the aliens to come to Earth (other than a simple "we found out about you and wanted to say 'hi'"), there has to be some dramatic propeller to give the interaction some urgency and importance (e.g. a timeframe with mortal consequences) and there has to be present some kind of awe at the end if the resolution of the alien visitation is not sufficient (enough). But all of this is so very textbook it's difficult if not impossible for me to be impressed by Arrival.

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On 21 November ICCL and INCLO will host the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, for a public event on counter-terrorism measures and their impact on human rights.
Prof Ní Aoláin is a leading global authority on emergency law and human rights, and is the only Irish UN Mandate Holder. She will give an overview of her work at the UN – which has included work on transparency and accountability in the global counter-terrorism architecture, ensuring counter-terroriem regulation is human right rights compliant, which has specifically included a focus on the rights to freedom of expression and association, intelligence agency oversight and integrating gender perspectives in countering terrorism. Prof Ní Aoláin will also touch on issues closer to home, including the ongoing use of emergency powers in ordinary law and special courts in Ireland.
To introduce the lecture, Prof Ní Aoláin will host the Irish launch of two separate reports by INCLO and Privacy International detailing the need for regulation of global intelligence sharing. Both reports show that many countries, including Ireland, have little or no domestic legislation, oversight, or public disclosure regarding intelligence sharing agreements between states. Key human rights are threatened, including the rights to privacy, freedom of expression and freedom of association.


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Hello OCM readers! Erin here. So... it's been a little over two months since me and my man got hitched. It's been a daze of a summer for us, and I realized I am a little behind on sharing a look at our big day. It was to say the least, one of the best day of my life. As it should be right?
Oh weddings. They bring so many excuses to throw fabulous celebrations, including bridal showers. I was lucky enough to be spoiled with this gorgeous shower, courtesy of my lovely bridesmaids.
I love a good DIY project, and especially when it has to do with party planning, it's the marriage of two of my favorite things. Need something to jazz up your centrepieces for an upcoming party/wedding? These vases are super easy to make, and won't cost you and arm and a leg! I was at Michaels on the hunt for the perfect scrapbook paper to make a banner for my fellow blogger Kelsi's bridal shower, and I came accross these adorable milk jugs and couldn't pass them up!


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Does looking at the scale help or hinder your weight-loss?
Does looking at the scale help or hinder your weight-loss?
Nowadays if you scroll through social media and you see the word "scale" mentioned, it has become a taboo word to many.
It has negative connotations associated with it and in certain circles, people are encouraged to literally take a hammer to them and break the power that they hold.
So how can a few digits elicit such an emotional response to people?
Do we really need to ditch the scale or is it actually useful to weigh oneself if weight loss is the goal?
Well before I give my opinion let's look at what some of the research says.
A few studies show that weighing yourself regularly, if you are attempting to lose weight, leads to greater adherence and more success over the short and long term. Simply put, weighing yourself more often than not tends to lead to greater weight loss over time.
So why would weighing yourself regularly make a difference? Well if the scale is used correctly it offers valuable insight into what you are doing. Generally speaking, if you are trying to lose weight and following some sort of diet and exercise program your scale weight should go down over time.
If it does not move down, then the scale number gives us a singular feedback point. This means we need to make some adjustment to our plan, to get that number moving down. So by the simple act of weighing oneself regularly, it can mean better adherence because of the regular imposed (or self-imposed) check-ins.
On the flip side weighing regularly might not be for everyone. If someone has dealt with any emotional issues associated with their body image perhaps a different approach to weighing oneself might be needed.
But for the majority of people, it can be a very useful objective tool. I would like to stress the work objective here. There is no emotional feeling attached to a scale weight, it is neither good nor bad, it's just a number that reflects what you have been doing over a period of time.
Now my thoughts on weighing and how to go about it.
I think it can be a very useful tool if you combine it with other measures. These could be body composition pictures, performance in the gym, how you feel in terms of mood and energy. If you have access to body-composition tools that could be useful too.
All of these measurements along with scale weight could tell a complete picture.
What I do with most clients is get them to weigh themselves regularly (a few times a week if possible) and we look at the average for the week. It can be very usual for weight to fluctuate on a day to day basis so that's why the average is more important.
This eliminates a possibility of a "good" or "bad" weigh in.
When to weigh? If possible first thing in the morning, after going to the toilet, before breakfast and preferably naked. This gives a more consistent reading and fewer variables come into play.
A few take-home points:
- Scale weight is neither good nor bad – it's just a number.
- Weight fluctuates daily, its normal.
- Weight loss is not linear; it might stabilise or even go slightly up before going down
- If you are very overweight, your weight should go down regularly
- If you are a beginner and do weight training, scale weight might remain the same (it's one of the few times you can put on muscle and lose fat at the same time.)
If nothing is changing on the scale for a few weeks you need to be honest with yourself – are you sticking to the plan?
If yes, then you need to make some changes.
If no, you need to step it up and give yourself a reason to change.
Train hard, eat diligently and the results will follow.
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Although project management tends to follow a prescribed process as a rule, the role of a project manager can vary greatly from company to company. Your project manager resume should show that you understand both the process of project management, and how to adapt it to different situations.
Of course, as an experienced project manager, you will hold certain certifications. Be sure these are mentioned on your resume, or if you're in the process of certification, indicate the date on which you expect to achieve it.
Your experience and skills should highlight the varying kinds of positions you've held. If you've worked in multiple industries, highlight that as an example of your adaptability and breadth of knowledge.
If you've worked on both large and small teams, that is an example of you ability to work in numerous types of team settings. Above all, draw attention to your team working skills, and your knowledge of the accepted project management process and procedures.
Your project manager resume should also give specific examples of projects and teams you've worked on or led. Refer to timelines, budgets, team sizes, and goals. Be sure to emphasize it if you've brought the project in under budget or early.
While many people advise that resumes be limited to one sheet, it is often acceptable in today's corporate market to present a two sheet resume. In the project manager position, it can be common.
If you prefer to limit your resume to one page, prepare some case studies (with sensitive information alluded to, only, of course!) and mention in your cover letter that you have them available.
While it is important to give details about your experience leading projects, it is equally vital to keep your language as brief as possible. Recruiters and human resources representatives read thousands of resumes a year.
Don't make it so long and verbose that you will bore them, or your project manager resume is likely to end up in the shredder. Resist the temptation to write long paragraphs, Keeping to no more than a few sentences per position. If you can be informative and brief at the same time, your resume will shine.


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A new money-saving school bus plan was greeted in Griswold with a much warmer reception Thursday night than busing changes proposed in December.
A new money-saving school bus plan was greeted in Griswold with a much warmer reception Thursday night than busing changes proposed in December.
A small crowd gave its approval to a plan that would ensure that all children who want to ride a school bus can.
Under acting Superintendent John DiIorio's plan, the district would eliminate two of its 18 buses — saving at least $100,000, before the costs of diesel fuel and maintenance — by using a staggered busing system.
The district would send out 16 buses to all parts of town each morning, except the Jewett City borough.
The first two buses to get in would drop off their students, then go out and pick up students in the borough. In the afternoon, two buses would drop off borough students first, then come back and do runs in the rest of town.
The hearing on the new plan Thursday came two months after district officials announced a different plan to eliminate two buses that had parents up in arms.
That plan would have had the district enforce its existing, 14-year-old walker policy, which does not assign buses to elementary school children who live within one mile of school — 1.5 miles for middle schoolers and two miles for high schoolers.
The Jewett City borough would be most affected, and borough parents raised concerns about their young children walking a mile or more on dark winter mornings. In some cases, students would walk past the homes of registered sex offenders.
Melissa Blondet has four children who attend Griswold schools. She lives near the Voluntown line, so her children are bused to school, and she said she is happy with the new plan.
"I hope it gets implemented," she said. "I was originally concerned about safety, but it's a good plan."
Parents' concerns about safety forced the Transportation Subcommittee of the Board of Education back to the drawing board, Chairman Stuart Norman Jr. said Thursday.
"This (new) option is the safest option, and that's why we're focusing on this option," he said.
If the newer idea goes through, Norman said he will seek to have the policy revised to be more consistent with practice.
Norman said the idea to stagger busing was first raised by district Athletic Director Glenn LaBossiere, who brought it to the attention of the district's administrative team.
Norman is also calculating the savings.
"It's a $100,000 idea. It could be up to $150,000. That's four teachers. Especially when it comes to the budget, we're always thinking in teachers," Norman said.


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Option B, Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
Nearly two years after experiencing the loss of my dad, I re-lived the grief of that loss with Sheryl Sandberg in Option B. Although life after the loss of a loved one has its hard moments, Sandberg's upbeat and heartwarming autobiography in the aftermath of her loss serves as a reminder that the after is not all bad. Specifically, the after often comes with an awareness of the fragility of human life that catalyzes a new appreciation for life, a rejuvenation of relationships, and the resolution to help others going through similar experiences. This last point is what I see Sandberg has done with her grief and why I have deep admiration for her. While holding a C-suite position at one of the most successful tech companies in today's industry, she has committed to sharing about her grief through publishing books, advocating for policy changes at her workplace, and giving unlikely graduation speeches about her experience.
For me as for her, this resolve to help others has emerged from the role that community played in the wake of our respective losses. Our communities walked with us and helped us get back on our feet when we were engulfed in grief. Yet Sandberg and I both recognize that beyond helping the bereaved process grief, communities are a vehicle for sharing narratives and changing paradigms about life after death. While Sandberg has taken her experiences to tackle not only the after but how it applies to other disruptive life experiences, I also see the potential of communities to be a space to start conversations about death and dying. Our society is at once desensitized to death and fearful of acknowledging it. Death is treated with excessive stigma despite our collective knowledge that it will one day be all of our fates, and there are inevitable consequences to a continued refusal to discuss it.
Specifically, outside of reinforcing my own experiences, Sandberg's narrative increased my empathy for two groups. The first was my own mom. Losing a partner for life is loss in a very different capacity than losing a parent. It gave me new perspective on the emptiness my mom must have felt after being married to my dad for over 20 years and the gaping jaws of a future she faced without him. Like Sandberg, my mom has built something new out of life after her husband. But to this day, my mom suffers from the consequences of my dad's stubborn rejection of his dying condition and a consequent refusal to participate in any activity that resembled preparation for the end of his life. This amounted to a formidable task of logistical housekeeping that my mom had to deal with during the peak of her grief and still today. Lack of preparation for death increased my mom's pain far beyond the loss of my dad.
Secondly, I recognized a dispersed but growing population of children marked by early parental illness and loss. I saw myself in Sandberg's kids, though they are considerably younger. I began to wonder about a future in which parental illness and loss become increasingly frequent among children. Right now, caretakers are mostly adult children who have families of their own; yet as people get married later and have kids later, the age of caretakers will decrease. What will be the impact? I think of my own peers who are in their 20s, most of whom are pursuing their ambitions and setting up their careers, and what would happen if they were suddenly thrust into the role of primary caretaker. As death and illness threaten to disrupt life at an earlier age, we are challenged to consider their incompatibility with conventional child development and the lack of infrastructure people will have at that age to support such a disruption.
Thus, we need more conversations in community about death and dying. Without increasing awareness and addressing issues within this changing landscape, we threaten to create an undue burden not only on society but on the ones that we ultimately love most.


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On January 17, Better and Stronger Together will bring new and seasoned teachers together for a dinner and professional learning opportunity to strengthen our teacher network, share resources and experience what it looks like to personalize learning for ourselves. It will feature a panel of current and former Shasta County Teachers of the Year answering your questions live. The format encourages peer-to-peer dialogue and empowers teachers to lean into their own learning.
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Tel: +971 4 417 9300
Key contact names
Yogesh Mehta, CEO
Venu Nayar, Group Commercial Director
Suresh Krishnan, Sales Director
Rohan Mehta, Business Manager
Brief company profile
Petrochem Middle East is the largest distributor of chemicals in Middle East and Africa, supplying a wide variety of chemicals suitable for the paint, coating, inks, oil field, perfumery and cosmetics industries. Petrochem has built one of the most modern, state of the art distribution terminals in Jebel Ali. The facility includes bulk storage tanks, dedicated drum storage facilities for approximately 40,000 drums including a special area for high flash solvents, dry goods storage area and blending facilities.
Bulk tank storage is for approximately 25,000 tons of product and also includes a state of the art drumming line. The terminal ensures that all aspects of environmental hazards are eliminated, health of personnel is protected, safety of personnel taken care.
Petrochem Middle East exports over 250,000 tons of products from its terminal to GCC countries, North Africa, East Africa, Europe, Indian subcontinent and the Far East.
Main products
Full range of aromatic solvents Glycol ether, ethyl glycol, butyl glycol
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Monomers – VAM, butyl acrylate, Ethyl acrylate, etc
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Garlic Mushroom Quinoa
This is such an easy, healthy side dish that you'll often want to make! This side dish of quinoa has a fun twist. It is chocked full of mushrooms, garlic, and thyme. It's so simple and comes together so easily – it's practically fool-proof!
Mushrooms have an amazing distinct flavor, but they also add a range of nutritional and health benefits right into your meal!
Whether it's updating classic comfort food or highlighting the exotic flavors in ethnic cuisine, mushrooms enhance any meal. They also make a hearty and fulfilling meat replacement, and as the only fruit or vegetable containing natural vitamin D, they're both delicious and nutritious.
Mushrooms, long celebrated as a source of powerful nutrients, can help Americans meet important dietary recommendations such as those for daily intake of calcium and vitamin D. They're also low in calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free and very low in sodium.
Wild mushrooms are seasonal, with different varieties coming into season at different times of the year. I choose whatever mushroom that is in season or that I can find at my local grocery store or farmers market. You can also "mix and match" your mushroom choices.
Experiment with different varieties during different seasons.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Yields: 6 Servings
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound mushrooms of choice, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 plus tablespoons grated Parmesan
- In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in quinoa until well combined.


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Social Cognition in Children Treated for a Brain Tumour
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01599052
Recruitment Status : Active, not recruiting
First Posted : May 15, 2012
Last Update Posted : September 26, 2019
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|Social Behaviour Brain Neoplasms Cystic Fibrosis
Rationale: There is ample evidence that children treated for a brain tumour (BT) often develop deficits in social and emotional functioning. The investigators wish to examine the cause of these deficits, i.e. the underlying neuropsychological deficit(s). The following is expected:
Children treated for a BT will perform worse than both healthy controls and patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) on measures of social cognition at Time 2 (3 years post diagnosis), but not at Time 1 (shortly after diagnosis, before neurotoxic treatment). The deterioration in performance will be influenced by the following adverse factors:
- History of cranial radiation therapy;
- Site of lesion in diencephalon;
- History of hydrocephalus and/or posterior fossa syndrome;
- Younger age at diagnosis.
- Parents and teachers will rate patients with a BT as being less socially competent and experiencing more internalizing problems than healthy controls and patients with CF at Time 2, but not at Time 1.
- Performance on tests of social cognition will be positively related to executive functions at Time 1 and 2.
- Performance on tests of social cognition will be positively related to parent and teacher reports of social competence and environmental biographic factors (parental education and occupation) at Time 1 and 2.
- Objective: To study impairment and developmental delay in social cognition (and related cognitive functions) caused by brain damage in patients treated for a BT in childhood as compared to a reference group of chronically ill children. The focus will be on the neurocognitive basis of such deficits.
- Study design: Comparative Non-randomised Prospective International Multi-Centre Study
- Study population: 49 Children treated for a BT aged 5-13 years, 32 children diagnosed with CF aged 5-13 years and 32 healthy controls aged 5-13 years.
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|113 participants
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|Social Cognition in Children Treated for a Brain Tumour: A Prospective Longitudinal Multi-Centre Study
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|March 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|December 2020
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|December 2020
Brain Tumour Patients
Newly diagnosed brain tumour patients aged between 5 and 13 years
Cystic Fibrosis patients
Patients diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis aged between 5 and 13 years
Healthy control group
Healthy children aged between 5 and 13 years
- Social cognitive performance [ Time Frame: baseline and 3 years later ]Change in performance on tests of social cognition from time 1 (diagnosis) to time 2 (3 years later).
- Social-emotional competence [ Time Frame: baseline and 3 years later ]Parent and Teacher reports of social and emotional functioning from time 1 (diagnosis) to time 2 (3 years later).
- Influence of Biographical/Medical characteristics [ Time Frame: up to 3 years later ]The influence of individual biographical and medical characteristics (age at diagnosis, histology, sex, tumor site, treatment) on change in performance on tests of social cognition from time 1 to time 2.
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|5 Years to 12 Years (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Brain tumour (BT) patients will be recruited at paediatric oncology centres in Groningen (UMCG), Nijmegen (UMC St.Radboud) and Leuven (UZL).
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients will be recruited at the department of paediatric lung diseases in Groningen (UMCG) and Nijmegen (UMC St. Radboud).
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 5-13 years at first assessment (All groups)
- Newly diagnosed brain tumour patients that have not yet received adjuvant therapy (BT patients only)
- Stable medical condition (BT and CF patients only)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with a disorder of the autistic spectrum (Autism, Asperger's Syndrome or Pervasive Developmental Disorder not otherwise specified - All groups) that does not seem to be related to the tumour (BT patients only).
- History of other brain disease or neurological condition interfering with normal development (All groups).
- No native Dutch speaker (All groups)
- Severe sensory handicaps and/or behavioural problems interfering with reliable neuropsychological assessment (All groups)
- IQ below 70 (All groups)
- Poor prognosis and life expectancy less than 1 year (BT patients only)
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01599052
|University Hospital Leuven
|Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, 3000
|University Medical Centre St. Radboud
|Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands, 6500HB
|Vrije Universiteit Medical Centre
|Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, 1081 HV
|University Medical Centre Groningen
|Groningen, Netherlands, 9700RB
|Principal Investigator:
|A Kingma, PhD
|Unviersity Medical Centre
|Responsible Party:
|Dr. A. Kingma, Clinical Neuropsychologist, University Medical Center Groningen
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01599052 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
NL 31489.042.10 ( Registry Identifier: CCMO )
|First Posted:
|May 15, 2012 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|September 26, 2019
|Last Verified:
|September 2019
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Genetic Diseases, Inborn
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- Roast under the preheated broiler until chiles turn from bright green to dull green with some charred sections, about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer chiles to a resealable plastic bag; seal and steam peppers until skin loosens from pepper flesh, about 10 minutes. Carefully open the bag and pull charred skin from the chiles and scrape and remove the seeds. Slice chiles lengthwise and chop.
- Mix chiles, avocados, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl, lightly mashing the avocados while stirring, until blended but before the avocados turn to mush.
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This is a very good twist on the classic. I used canned peppers but the flavor didn't seem to be compromised. The flavor was certainly enhanced by the earthy flavor of the peppers. This was deli...
Oh my, this Croc Guac is good! Can't stay out of it. I'm not sure this will serve 12, heck I can eat 6 servings myself. The Anaheim chiles are the key ingredient. Thanks for the keeper Bill.


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|A study showed that excessive posting of selfies in social media accounts is linked with Narcissism. / Photo by: Getty Images
We are now living a modern era where almost all the things people do in their daily lives depend on technology. It's hard to imagine a world without rice cookers, gadgets, and electricity. And with the rise of social media, selfies begin to populate our camera rolls, Facebook feeds, and dating profiles. People continue to join the bandwagon and enjoy the attention they are gaining.
According to Infogram, about one million selfies are being taken globally by people between the ages 18 to 24 and 40% of them say that they take up to 15 selfies before uploading or sending a picture to someone. Of these numbers, 33% are being shared on Facebook while 35 million selfies have already been posted to Instagram.
Indeed, taking selfies are part of some people's daily routine. They make sure that their faces can be seen in their social media feeds. Although this seems to be a normal behavior for some, taking selfies can actually mean a deeper problem.
The Obsessive Need to Post Selfies
Almost every person in the world who uses social media have posted a selfie in their accounts. They have shared this with their friends or sent to a loved one. This phenomenon had made an international appeal and most people would probably agree - humans do love to take selfies. In fact, it had immersed in our culture and became officially part of the Oxford English Dictionary. The term "selfie" had been recognized as the Oxford English Dictionary's Word of the Year last 2013. Even celebrities, high-profile personalities, and politicians are posting their own photos on social media.
Most of the time, people post their selfies on social media sites primarily because they want to share their experience at that moment with friends and family. As mentioned in an article by the Psychology Today, a study conducted by researchers Janarthanan Balakrishnan and Mark Griffiths showed how a certain person measure their motivations for taking and posting selfies.
First, the researchers found out that people who post their photos in social media want to feel they'are popular. Since social media is a perfect way to gain attention through the large audience it caters, people are motivated to share their selfies with them. Selfies also make someone feel better that in one way or another had enhanced their mood and behavior. People who post selfies are more likely to gain confidence through the positive feedback they are receiving. Additionally, this phenomenon conforms to what's trending in society. It gives people a sense of belongingness and achieves a degree of social acceptance.
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This is My 1-2-1 food photography page where you can read all about my private workshops and contact me.
You are in the right place if you eager to move forward as a food photographer and learn the fundamentals and more advanced techniques in a friendly nurturing space.
Here some useful informations for you.
I hold my private styling workshop in my home studio in North West London.
I only teach a small number of 1-2-1 and the places are sold on first come first serve basis.
Spring- Summer dates are available now.
The dates are flexible. Upon your enquiry we will decide together which day you can come based on my and your availability.
My teaching is light-hearted, but full of useful clear informations. I don't move a single fork without saying you why.
Read further down to learn about the space, the workshops contents and my vision.
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What my students say
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Vivian (blogger) Spain - "Just want to thank you again for the wonderful opportunity. I came back home so inspired!"
Ana (health and food industry, business owner) Panama - "I loved it. You are so friendly and down to earth. Your teaching is very clear. I would love to attend an other one in the future! I also loved your food and your cake is the best I have ever tasted!"
Sandra (professional recipes developer) Singapore - "I signed up to do several sessions of 1-2-1 with Silvia - having never met nor spoken to her before! Initially, it felt like a risk but Silvia immediately put me at ease with her emails and we came up with a teaching schedule of things I needed work with. It was an eye opener to see her work in person. She was supportive at all times, and I felt I have taken away a lot from our sessions. These 1-2-1 have given me more confidence to start taking my first steps in food photography and styling. Thank you Silvia!"
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Also you will find the amazing flowers from Hampstead Village. And an abundant vegan lunch and healthy snacks to keep you energetic and happy!
You really only need to bring the camera, the computer and your joy to create!
The 1-2-1 styling and food photography workshop contents:
Note: the workshop is tailored on your needs and is hands on. Depending on your priorities and your skills we will cover these followings, meaning I won't keep you stuck on a topic that is already known for you.
The private teaching can be done over 1 to 3 days, it can include 1 extra hour of creative and social media mentoring if requested.
A Skype follow up session of an hour circa analysing 3-4 of your photos or a recipe story telling you did. Can be homework or a blog post you will be preparing anyway, your choice.
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A range of food made from scratch ready to be styled and photographed, you may have your say on preferred recipes.
Manual camera settings review.
Prop & food styling techniques extensively explained to develop with your own style.
Understanding and use of the natural light, how to screen or enhance light and so and so.
How to choose props and backdrops appropriately.
How to style a flat lay, a tricky food or a drink, a front shot with human element or motion.
Hands on styling, I will accompany you into styling your own flat lay, so you will be able to assimilate the notions just acquired.
How to build storytelling, use of Pinterest for your work, how to make the most of your styling when you organize a shooting to save time energy
How to be visually consistent.
Editing guidance for Camera Raw and Lightroom or Snapseed.
Extra hour of creativity & social media mentoring if requested.
You need to be acquainted with the basic features of your camera
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About me!
I am really passionate about helping women to find their creative call.
I come from far to this point. I really took the hardest way to my dream, and I wish I would have found a mentor and a teacher to help me take those few hard steps. So knowing on my skin how hard can be to change career, I realised how easy for me is to help others in this field.
I am Italian and I am naturally wired to be an host and to communicate my passions with open heart, is my call, is in my blood! My aim and my pride is to see my students really take a step forward in their styling and creative careers, for a happier and inspired life.
I am always astonished by the women I meet in my workshops, the capacity of reinventing our lives and the creative skills I encounter are amazing. So I am really committed to help you grow that incredible gift that only you have.
Fun is the new serious!
I am the first one to really enjoy to style together with my students. I do believe creativity is nurtured by collaborations and a happy hearts. So my teaching is usually light-hearted, fun but deeply committed to deliver useful contents. Styling is a source of joy for me and I want to share it with you.


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Customer Satisfaction Survey can help organisations to have more satisfied customers. Satisfied customers usually return and buy more and then they tell other people about their experiences, and hence a positive word of mouth is this digital, social media age is very expensive. Statistics are bandied around that suggest that the cost of keeping a customer is only one tenth of winning a new one. Research also proves that usually and precisely 96% of unhappy customers don't complain, but 91% of those actually leave and never come back. This thus makes it more important to understand customers and their satisfaction with the products/services of the organisation. Therefore, when we win a customer, we should hang on to them. Customer Satisfaction surveys will help in the same.
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Maple Leaf English School, an English school in Timóteo, in the southeast region of Minas Gerais, are looking for visiting foreign native level English speakers who would like to teach English for 5 months or longer (next semester is August to December 2016). It's a peaceful town of about 70,000 and forms part of the "Valley of Steel" industrial production area, where there is a high demand for English.
We are looking for a sociable, adaptive, people person, nonsmoking – with experience in teaching English as a foreign language, and who possesses a university degree, preferably with TEFL qualification. Communication skills and travel experience are a must. Female preferred.
We offer free accommodation in a shared apartment with one roommate, plus salary.
The weekly teaching hours will be 26. Schedule to be determined.
Salary will be R$2250 a month. (Exchange rate today U$1 = R$3.58)
We offer a R$2250 bonus at the end of the contract to help cover airfare.
If at the end of the contract both sides agree to renew, salary will be discussed.
We also pay R$150 (one hundred and fifty reais) a month to subsidize lunch on working days. In the afternoon teachers have a snack with us.
We will cover a basic travel medical insurance for the period of the contract.
Our students' ages go from 7 to 70 and classes are divided by age groups with a max of 6 kids and 5 adults.
It's a great opportunity to meet new friends and make some money and extend your stay in Brazil!
References available. You can speak to other teachers who are teaching here or have taught here.
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In unit 16 I reviewed the grammar topic conditionals and reported speech. It's important to know how to distinguish conditional speech and what are the main conditionals, how they formed and when they used. Also interesting topic is how transforms direct speech into reported speech. It was very informative to have a look on ideas about how to teach this grammar topic in the classroom.In this unit, we studied future tense and usage of this tense. Future tense is more difficult than present and past tense because there are many ways to express future and talk about the future, this unit helps to teach the students the concept of future tense by teaching various exercise, ideas and activities. The present simple and present continuous tense may also use as a future tense.
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Some people have said the program does not allow them to enter a new firearm. Please watch the Start Entering Data video for a demonstartion of how to get started. If you are like me and don't like to watch videos, you will find a high level explanation in the following paragraphs.
Please keep in mind that since you can manage different collection types in NM Collector Software first you have to select a collection type in the treeview for the type of item that you want to add. In this case, select Firearms.
Once you select Firearms you will see that the "Insert" button above the treeview becomes enabled. If you click the "Insert" button when Firearms is selected you will now be entering a new firearm!
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Strengthening works have begun on the former subway in Paradise Street following demolition earlier this year for the Birmingham Westside Metro extension.
The subway will reopen when the route is operational, and the steel reinforcement has been fixed for the retaining walls and abutments, which will help carry the weight of the road and tramway as it passes above.
Works to demolish the subway got underway in the summer using high-pressure water jet equipment in place of conventional tools. The hydro demolition method has environmental and safety benefits, including reducing dust and noise pollution. Water was sprayed to cut away and break up the concrete and other materials for a cleaner and greener demolition.
The Birmingham Westside Metro extension follows the previous extension from St. Chads to Grand Central, which opened for passenger service in May 2016. Once completed, the Metro will operate between Grand Central and Hagley Road in Edgbaston, improving transport links in the heart of Birmingham, making journeys faster and more accessible, in turn helping businesses and supporting more jobs.
The first phase of the works, anticipated to open for passenger service in late 2019, will see the route extend from Grand Central to Centenary Square. The second phase of the route, anticipated to open for passenger service in 2021 in time for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, will continue to Edgbaston.
Five new Metro stops will connect passengers to Victoria Square, Centenary Square, Brindleyplace, Five Ways and Hagley Road, with links to popular attractions including the International Convention Centre and Symphony Hall.


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Dale Poulin of Waterville, Maine Hospitalized After Shooting Off Chin
Dale Poulin of Waterville, Maine is now recovering in a Boston hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the face with a hunting rifle on Wednesday.
Poulin, 31, went to see friends and while exchanging hunting stories brought his high-powered, .270-caliber rifle into the house, reported the Portland Press-Herald. He did not realize the rifle was loaded.
The men continued to talk and drink— Poulin reportedly also brought with him a bottle of whiskey. At one point, Poulin aimed the rifle up to his chin and pulled the trigger.
Police found Poulin with the rifle between his legs and a bullet hole through the brim of his cap, according to the Morning Sentinel. The bullet had gone through the ceiling and entered the attic.
Police determined that it was not a suicide attempt and that no foul play was involved; it was simply a grisly accident.
Waterville Police Chief Joseph Massey commented: "It was one of those cases which clearly involved carelessness, passing a rifle around, and no one made sure, obviously, it was not loaded. And then they do something as careless as putting the rifle under their chin and pulling the trigger."
The bullet completely tore off the bottom of Poulin's face, Massey told the Bangor Daily News.
"It's one of those things where you mix alcohol and weapons and start to do very unsafe things, and you end up with a tragedy," Massey said.
Poulin is reportedly in stable condition. He cannot talk, but he has been communicating with his father, Donald Poulin, by writing.
"He told me he dropped the rifle," Donald Poulin said. "He wrote it on the notepad. He said, 'Dad, I just dropped the rifle and it accidentally discharged.'"
Poulin will need facial reconstructive surgery.
Sources: Portland Press-Herald, Morning Sentinel, Bangor Daily News.


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Weather have you down? Here are some nice ways to love yourself.
The Wellness LOWDOWN--Foods to relieve stress, anxiety and the blues.
We are finally are getting a small taste of the winter season here in the Southern Cal. As a Health & Wellness Coach I get approached by clients and friends asking me if I'm feeling tired, down and anxious lately with the change in weather. The answer, why yes I have felt that way and I know what to do about it! When I want to trade my Barre Class for a Nap, eat more foods that don't support me or feel stressed and overwhelmed in the winter time these are the habits I rely on to help me rejuvenate. Having lived in New York and San Francisco prior to moving back to my hometown of Manhattan Beach I got used the winter. I learned to thrive in it, but with such a big break of what seemed like 4 warm winters, this years cold rain is a shock to the system. So here are my top 4 suggestions on how to support your body when your feeling blue, tired, stressed or anxious whether its about the weather or not.
They may seem small, but just a handful packs a serious punch of antioxidants making them among other things a stress buster. Packed with vitamin C to help repair and protect cells. Rich in fiber and delicious. Freeze them for a cool berry snack or throw them on top of your oatmeal for a high nutrient boost.
High in rich monounsaturated fat and potassium, avocados have high levels of B vitamins which are important for healthy nerves and brain cells. It is said that that anxiety may be rooted in lack of vitamin B in the body so grab an avocado. Also a great plant based way to add hearty protein to your meal or snack. Try it mashed in the shell with some lime, salt and chopped grape tomatoes drizzled with a rich balsamic vinegar for a quick lunch or snack.
Wild Salmon
Jam Packed with beautiful omega-3 fatty acids which help keep cortisol and adrenaline from spiking when your tense Salmon is one of my favorite foods (my kids too we call it pink chicken). Salmon or any fatty fish also contains minerals like iodine and Vitamin D which are great for keep inflammation at bay and also keep your immune system strong during the flu season. I love the one I find at our local farmers market on Tuesdays.
Taking a Nice Mineral Salt Bath
Spend at least 20 minutes 3 times a week in a warm Salt bath and you will be amazed at the feeling of calm and peace you will receive. Salt baths encourage relaxation, reset physiology and regulates stress hormones. As well as allows your body to absorb minerals like magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and selenium directly into your system through your skin. I cant say enough about how much I have enjoyed this ritual for years now. Its always better on a cold winters day! You can find some brands I like on my website under shop at www.flourishwithcandice.com
Until next time keep flourishing!
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Politics & Government
U.S. House vote extends state sales-tax deduction for 2014 IRS returns
Washington state's congressional delegation voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of a package of about 50 federal tax break extensions that includes a one-year continuation of the federal income-tax deduction for sales taxes.
"It means a nearly a half-billion dollars injected into our state's economy. That translates somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 jobs created," Democratic Rep. Denny Heck of Olympia said in a telephone interview before the 378-46 vote. "It's on average about $550 in the pockets of the people who itemize."
Roughly a third of state taxpayers itemize their tax deductions and would qualify based on past practice, Heck added.
Heck said he wants to see the sales-tax deduction made permanent, a position also championed by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., earlier this year when the measure was voted on in that chamber's finance committee.
Support for the sales-tax deduction piece runs deep and crosses any partisan line in the Evergreen State, where the state share of the sales tax is 6.5 percent. Total sales tax rates can get close to 10 percent once local add-on taxes are included in higher-taxed areas such as King County.
Washington is one of seven states that lack personal income taxes, which are deductible on federal returns.


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Wartsila Corporation opened yesterday its first office in Oslo, as part of the company's strategy to establish a greater presence in Norway and to be closer to the customers. Currently, Wartsila has operations in Rubbestadneset, Stord, Haugesund, Stavanger, Bergen, Alesund and Trondheim. During the past year, the company has set up the offices in Haugesund, Stavanger, Alesund and Bergen.
Wartsila in Norway has experienced strong growth in recent years, particularly in the offshore segment, a target area on which Wartsila's Oslo team will be heavily focused. The company's new office, located at Stenersgata 2, will also enable the shipping clients to be served even more efficiently.
"Being close to our clients is important in order for us to continuously provide excellent services. We have to be where the customers are," says Ove Wilhelmsen, General Sales Manager, Wartsila Ship Power.
Wilhelmsen also points out that this current expansion is being carried out with recruiting in mind. "Wartsila's workforce consists of highly skilled individuals, who work in a very international environment, and we are committed to finding the best talent. We hope to attract exceptional and capable employees to our office in Oslo," he adds.
Norway has now become a key area within Wartsila's global market, as the company has grown along with an increasing demand for its services. Today the company employs more than 850 in Norway, with the majority of its Norwegian operations based in Sunnhordland. In addition, Wartsila's Global Ship Power Technology is led by Norwegian Arne Birkeland, who also serves as Managing Director of Wartsila Norway.
"Wartsila is continuously working on developing new technology that will produce even more competitive and environmentally sound products for our customers. In this groundbreaking work Norway is well represented, and I feel it will especially benefit our Norwegian customers," says Arne Birkeland.


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Tokyo Sexwale may have the drive, ambition and diplomatic skills to run the $5.7?billion-a-year juggernaut that is Fifa. And it would, of course, be nice to have a South African at the helm of the world's most important sporting body.
But Sexwale's opaque and controversial business dealings, particularly on our continent, raise obvious questions about whether he has the right kind of profile and track record to rebuild the federation's battered reputation.
Also of concern are his links with some of the figures most deeply tarnished by Fifa's seemingly endless corruption and governance scandals, including Caribbean football chief Jack Warner and German football legend Franz Beckenbauer.
This does not, of course, imply that Sexwale has grease on his palms.
Certain of his business relationships also raise questions. Why, for example, did he opt to partner with Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler, accused by nongovernmental monitors of making most of his fortune "by looting the Democratic Republic of Congo at the expense of the people"?
Gertler denies the allegation and claims that he should receive a Nobel prize for his work in the Congo.
But what is undeniable is that his partnership with Sexwale was mediated through a murky network of companies registered in secrecy havens.
The international vehicle involving Sexwale, African Management Ltd, is itself registered in a secrecy jurisdiction. It profited handsomely from the knock-down sale of a mining right to Gertler by the government of President Joseph Kabila, a friend of the Israeli.
As an African, Sexwale should be concerned about Gertler's controversy-plagued record in Africa. Much the same applies to his relationship with South African plutocrat Walter Hennig, who drove a mining deal with Guinean President Alpha Condé that was widely condemned as disadvantageous to the West African country.
It is a truism that whoever succeeds the discredited Sepp Blatter as Fifa president has to be above suspicion and moral doubt. Whatever his other virtues, Sexwale falls short of this exacting requirement.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is placing signal poles at the intersection of Highway 79 and Diversion Dam Road beginning at 8:00am on Thursday, September 7th, with work possibly continuing through Friday, September 8th. Additionally, ADOT subcontractors are striping both roads at this intersection, starting at 9:00pm on Sunday September 10th.
Work continues overnight and should be completed the morning of Monday, September 11th. This work includes the re-striping of the area along Diversion Dam Road from Highway 79 to approximately 370 feet east of Highway 79. Drivers should expect limited access to Diversion Dam Road during this time.
Traffic controls are in place to direct traffic. Expect lane closures, reduction of speed, detours, and minor delays throughout the intersection and striping area until work is completed. Please observe caution when approaching the intersection, reduce speed, and look for work personnel in the area.
This work is part of the current ADOT project to signalize the intersection of Highway 79 and Diversion Dam Road. It is expected to improve intersection safety, improve traffic flow for local residents and business, as well as provide safer access for emergency response personnel traveling through the area.
For further information, contact Sebastian Tonazzi, ADOT Senior Community Relations Officer at (520) 268-5519.


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Encounters with Jesus
For many, the Christmas season is busy, stressful and marked by consumerism. But for the people who met Jesus when He was born, their encounters with Him were remarkably different. They brought hope, joy and justice. We'll take a look at the stories of these people and learn how we too, can encounter Jesus this season.
Christmas Eve
The Christmas story is about God writing himself into the human story... as a member of our family. By becoming a part of the family of man, Jesus opened up the way for humanity to become a part of God's family. Jesus comes as our brother so that we can come to God as our Father. This is God's dream for the world and Jesus' invitation to us. Through Jesus, we can become a part of the family of God.
The magi encounter jesus
The encounter of the Magi with Jesus show how God's rule is different that the rule of any other kings. The magi encounter Herod, a king that wants to hold onto power by force, even being willing to kill newborn babies in Bethlehem. Jesus is a different type of king. He is born humbly and vulnerable and yet, this is how God ushers in His kingdom into the world.
The shepherds encounter jesus
The encounter of the shepherds with Jesus shows God's goodness. While the Magnificat shows God's justice to an oppressed people, the message of the angels is that the coming of Jesus is a show of God's good will towards humanity. The shepherds encounter God's goodness when they encounter Jesus.
Christmas is not only a season of getting along and being happy. It is also a declaration, a warning to the powers of evil in the world that their time is coming to an end, that the clock is ticking because a child has been given and baby has been born. And He brings with Him justice..


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Periodically agents has askedfor information about "BRIDGE FINANCING" so I thought I would give you a brief outline for your informiton when dealing with general questions. Bridge Financing in interim Financing used to bridge a purchase and sale when the closing dates do not coincide
General Conditions/ Requirements are as follows:
- Confirmation of Equity: accepted unconditional offer to purchase covering sale of existing property and verification of the amount owing against the property plus sales commission
- Maximum of funds available for interim financing is the lesser of the down payment plus 1.5% of purchase price OR 90% of net sale proceeds
- Max term - 90 days
- Admin or set up fee - $250
- Interest rate is Bank prime plus 2%
- Letter of Direction covering sale proceeds
- Assignment of sale proceeds and acknowledgement thereof, from vendors' solicitor
- Mortgage for new purchase must be with the lender providing the bridge financing
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To the editors:
"Elizabeth" is wonderful ["Elizabeth's Story," December 15]. How many teen age pregnancies are the result of rape? Does anyone know, or even ask?
Joy Calhoun
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PS: "Elizabeth" brings so clearly to my mind the last verse of Andrew Calhoun's song "Survivor."
May you outlive the end of that story
And in harmony's banner on light
May you walk a long morning in glory
Up the hill at the end of the night.


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The tradition continued today when a whopping 11 records were shattered during the James Wedderburn Zone of the 2015 National Primary Schools Athletic Championship at the National Stadium.
Schools based in that zone are known for their record-breaking performances over the years and among the record breakers was victrix ludorum Tyresha Clarke with 30 points. She set three new records on the day and in the process helped St Giles Primary to top the girls category with 187 points.
In the girls standings Arthur Smith with 148 points were second and Sharon Primary third with 120 points. Hilda Skeene Primary were fourth with 119 points and Grantley Prescod Memorial fifth with 93.50. The battle was fierce in the boys' showdown between Bay Primary and St Giles Primary who both ended with a total of 138 points. Grantley Prescod were third on 108.50, fourth were Hilda Skeene who tallied 94.50 points and the 82 earned by Roland Edwards Primary placed them in fifth position.
Events like the 80m dash allowed Clarke to write her name in the record book when she ran 12.35 to erase the old mark of 12.54. In the 150m she produced a new time of 23.61 which replaced the previous mark of 23.96 and in the 100m she delivered a time of 15.47 to erase the 15.48 in the under-nine girls division.
Victor ludorum Savion Hoyte of Sharon Primary set two records in the under-13 boys' age group and will definitely be a force to reckon with at the quarter final stage and beyond. Hoyte ran 1:02.19 to remove the 1:02.70 record in the 400m and in the 200m his 27.06 replaced the previous record of 27.17. He also ran 13.63 in the 100m which was the fastest time in that division.
Also among the records being broken was under-nine boys division champion Kevin Webster with a tally of 24 points for St Giles. Webster ran 12.15 in the 80m to remove the 12.21 from the record books. He also cruised to the line in 23.47 seconds in the 150m.
Kemar Butler topped the under-11 boys with 20 points for Bay Primary and dropped the old record of 28.65 in the 200m with his time of 28.31 seconds. In the 400m Butler set the pace with a time of 1:10.50 which was way ahead of the 1:11.67 by Jay Agard of Arthur Smith.
Tiara Stewart of Roland Edwards Primary broke the under-13 girls' long jump with a distance of 4.19m which replaced the old mark of 4.10m. The long jump record also fell in the under-nine boys division through Jadan Bowen of Deacons Primary with a distance of 3.27m which was better than the former record of 3.25m.
In the under-seven boys tennis ball throw Kristian Burgess of Hilda Skeene threw a strong 25.26m to relegate the old record of 24.54 into history. Shae-shon Scantlebury of Grazettes Primary sprinted his way into the record books when he ran 8.94 seconds in the 50m to remove the previous mark of 9.07.
Samiya Dell of Sharon Primary looked good in the under-11 girls division while accumulating 26 points. In the 100m she dominated with14.56, the long jump was no different with 3.50m while in the 200m her time was 30.78 behind Tianna Applewaite of St Giles 29.76 and Kelescia Downes of Arthur Smith 29.98.
The Under-13 girls' division championship went to Dania Haynes of Hilda Skeene Primary with 22 points which came in the 100m which she won in 13.81 and the 200m in 28.56.
In the under-seven division Alexus Mascoll dominated the girls with a tally of 24 for Hindsbury Primary. She was second in the standing broad jump with 1.26m behind Caitlyn Moses-Bishop of Grantley Prescod at 1.29m. In the tennis ball Mascoll threw 12.10m while Onika Griffith of Grazettes Primary with 12.38 was the better of the two.
Nathaneil Prescod of Reynold Weekes Primary had the second fastest time of 9.15 in the 50m dash behind Shae-shon Scantlebury of Grazettes with 8.94. He also tied the old mark of 1.24m in the standing broad jump to be the stand-out in the under-seven boys division with 14 points.
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SALT LAKE CITY — A statement from the Mormon church issued on behalf of relatives says a Utah man was among those killed in a London attack and his wife was seriously injured.
Kurt W. Cochran and his wife, Melissa, were on the last day of a special trip celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary when the deadly attack played out in the heart of London.
An attacker plowed an SUV into pedestrians Wednesday on London's Westminster Bridge, killing two and wounding dozens, and then stabbed police officer Keith Palmer inside the gates of Parliament. The assailant was shot dead by armed officers.
The church says the Utah couple were also visiting the woman's parents, who are serving as Mormon missionaries in London.
The woman remains hospitalized.
Her family said Cochran was a good man and loving husband.