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Our Top Picks
Best Overall: Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronic Discovery Kit at Amazon
"Once kids have mastered the foundations of circuits they can ramp it up by creating custom circuits and devices."
Best LEGO: LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon at Amazon
"It's both cool and well-designed, so it's sure to WOW any 11-year-old recipient."
Bet Sports: Spalding NBA Slam Jam Mini Basketball Hoop at Amazon
"Priced right, this is one gift that is sure to be a slam dunk."
Best Star Wars: Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App Enabled Droid at Amazon
"This out-of-this-world app-controlled droid is built for adventure."
Best Pranks: PRANK-LOPEDiA at Amazon
"This complete encyclopedia of pranks is sure to be a hit with the 11-year-old in your life."
Best Science: AMSCOPE- KIDS Microscope Kit at Amazon
"This is one gift that's ready for use right out of the box."
Best Physical: Capture the Flag REDUX at Amazon
"Capture the Flag REDUX takes this classic game and gives it a twenty-first century spin."
Best Gaming: Suede Mini Rocker Speaker Chair at PBTeen
"This comfy chair is compatible with their favorite smart device or gaming system."
Best STEM: Bit by Ozobot at Amazon
"The free-wheeling Bit by Ozobot challenges kids to explore the world of simple coding."
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Best Overall: Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronic Discovery Kit
STEM-loving kids can build over 100 different projects that light up, spin, and make sound with the award-winning Snap Circuits Jr. Electronic Discovery kit. Kids ages seven and up can learn all about working circuits as they power up their cool creations. Over 30 color-coded pieces are included in the kit for multiple configurations. A detailed instruction book with over 100 projects will guide young engineers through various working models. And once kids have mastered the foundations of circuits they can ramp it up by creating custom circuits and devices. Some of the things kids can create are a sound-activated switch, a musical doorbell, a voice-controlled lamp, a flying saucer and much, much more.
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Best LEGO: LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon
The Star Wars Millennium Falcon is one of the most impressive LEGO sets we've seen. It's both cool and well-designed, so it's sure to WOW any 11-year-old recipient. Garnering over 600 reviews and five full stars, this is one of the best- loved LEGO sets among Star Wars and LEGO fans alike. The force has awoken with this newly redesigned LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon. With additions like rotating laser turrets with hatch and minifig space, dual spring-loaded shooters, a sensor dish, a detachable cockpit with space for 2 minfigs, a fully-hinged ramp and entrance hatch, the newly streamlined Falcon is fully-loaded with interactive features to hyper drive into imaginative play. And the Millennium Falcon wouldn't be complete without its captain Han Solo and co-pilot Chewbacca. Other minifigures included with the set are Kanjiklub Gang Member, Tasu Leech, Finn, Rey and of course, trusty droid BB-8. This 1,329 piece set is ideal for kids ages 9 to 14 years old.
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Bet Sports: Spalding NBA Slam Jam Over-the-Door Mini Basketball Hoop
Aspiring athletes can work off some of that excess energy while safely indoors with the NBA Slam Jam Over-the-Door Mini Basketball Hoop by Spalding. Priced right, this is one gift that is sure to be a slam dunk. The 18" x 10.5" polycarbonate backboard easily fits over a standard door for effortless assembly and installation. Included are padded foam door brackets and foam padding for the backboard to protect doors from scuffs and scratches. Also included is a 4" Spalding rubber basketball complete with NBA and Spalding logos. The breakaway spring rim lets kids safely take it to the hoop for a slam dunk. Any active 11-year-old would love to get this gift and bring the court indoors.
04 of 09
Best Star Wars: Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App Enabled Droid
Looking for a cool tech gift to give your favorite 11 year old? Well, "this IS the droid you've been looking for." This out-of-this-world app-controlled droid is built for adventure (and the resistance). The BB-8 droid is easily controlled via any smart device. Kids can send their trusty sidekick out on its own for explorative scout patrols or they can use their smart device to transmit holographic message videos. BB-8 is the perfect spy to record covert conversations or check the perimeter. BB-8 will respond to its owner's voice commands with increasingly adaptive behaviors. The more kids interact with BB-8, the more the droid will adapt its actions and attitude, becoming increasingly intuitive and responsive. BB-8 is recommended for kids ages 8 to 14.Continue to 5 of 9 below.
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Best Pranks: PRANK-LOPEDiA: The Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-Mean Pranks on the Planet!
What 11-year-old boy doesn't need recipes for fake snot, fake vomit or fake ice cream? OK, so maybe they don't need these recipes, but we know they sure will love having access to these and over 70 different fun-loving, side-splitting pranks. Pranklopedia was written by long-time Editor in Chief of Nickelodeon Magazine, Julie Winterbottom. This complete encyclopedia of pranks is sure to be a hit with the 11-year-old in your life. Classic pranks like short sheeting the bed and edible dog poop never go out of style with the tween crowd. The book includes step-by-step instructions, a full-color 16-page insert of supplementary materials (essential to pulling off the perfect prank) and props like a "winning" lotto ticket, a soup can label for Cream of Sparrow Soup and prank-worthy recipes. The easy-to-read and simple-to-follow instructions are geared for kids ages seven to 12 years old.
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Best Science: AMSCOPE- KIDS Microscope Kit
The AMSCOPE KIDS Microscope is designed for kids ages eight and up. This microscope is simple to use, yet chock-full-of features to enhance the young scientist's experience as they explore the hidden world of things like the included brine shrimp eggs, corn root and more. The AMSCOPE is a compound microscope with a forward-facing turret that has 300x, 600x and 1200x magnification capabilities. The metal base houses an all-glass eyepiece, an LED light and mirror for illumination, and a built-in color-filter wheel to help highlight light colored objects for optimal viewing. This microscope comes with a 52-piece accessory kit all neatly packed into a hard plastic carrying case. This is one gift that's ready for use right out of the box. Some of the things included are a shrimp hatchery, brine shrimp eggs, a specimen slicer, plastic tweezers, a petri dish, seven blank slides, five prepared slides, collection vials, two AA batteries and a spare LED bulb. Mom and dad are sure to love the educational qualities this gift affords and budding scientists will love all of the cool features and accessories included with this kit for exploration and discovery.
07 of 09
Best Physical: Capture the Flag REDUX
Give a gift that promotes physical activity and good-old-fashioned fun. Capture the Flag REDUX takes this classic game and gives it a twenty-first century spin. This hot new version of the iconic game comes with 33 light-up pieces and 12 different, exciting game variations to take play to whole new level. Easy setup and simple rules have made Capture the Flag a favorite for generations. And with additional game variations like Wizard freeze action, Werewolves vs. Hunters and Traitor REDUX, this version of the classic game lets kids' imagination run free. Promoting outdoor play while building teamwork and camaraderie, this uber cool remake of a classic game will never go out of style. This set includes 16 glow bracelets, 2 glowing orbs, 8 jail makers, 12 game variation cards and 1 set of instructions. It's designed for 4 to 16 players ages 10 and up.
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Best Gaming: Suede Mini Rocker Speaker Chair
One thing tween (and teen) boys do a lot of is gaming! Giving a kickin' gaming chair is sure to be a hit with any 11-year-old boy on your list. This comfy chair is compatible with their favorite smart device or gaming system. Complete with built-in speakers for stereo sound (you know, to fully immerse themselves in game play) and constructed from hardwood and soft cotton plush foam we know that this chair will be their movie-watching, video-gaming go-to spot. The Suede Mini Rocker is available in Navy blue, Grey or Pool (teal). Kids will love that they can plug in their headset to the control panel and adapter ports and that it is compatible with their MP3/CD/DVD, PSP or Apple devices and Windows. Audio input and output jacks are also included so kids can link their chairs together for group play. The Mini Rocker measures 22.25" x 20.25" x 23.5".Continue to 9 of 9 below.
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Best STEM: Bit by Ozobot
This award-winning, teacher-recommended, STEM-loving, programmable robot is sure to be a hit with inquisitive technophiles. The free-wheeling Bit by Ozobot challenges kids to explore the world of simple coding. Kids can get started in as little as two steps. Kids ages eight and up can create epic cityscapes and coded mazes for Bit using paper and specially-designed markers. Or for more advanced coders kids can go to Ozoblockly.com to fully program Bit with easy to use drag and drop coding. Bit uses optical sensors to respond to coded commands like spinning, speeding up, slowing down, making turns and other special moves. Young coders can create challenges for Bit, DIY activities or design their own games to share with friends and the Ozobot community. Ozobot provides free programming and STEM-inspired lesson plans for all ages. Included are one Ozobot Bit (1" in diameter), a USB charging cable, one OzoSkin, a Bit carrying pod and OzoCards for hours of interactive play.
Products Tested by The Spruce
How We Tested
Our reviewers spent 14 hours testing one of our readers' favorite gifts for 11-year-old boys. To get the most comprehensive results, they used it several times over the course of a couple weeks. We asked our testers to consider the most important features when using this gift, from age appropriateness to entertainment value. We've outlined the key points here so that you, too, know what to look for when shopping.
What to Look for in Gifts for 11-Year-Old Boys
Age appropriateness Most 11-year-old boys probably think of themselves as teenagers, but they're not quite there yet. It's important to ensure the gift you pick is appropriate for a tween, as many teenage books, movies, and video games have mature themes that this age group isn't ready for.
Individual interests Eleven-year-old boys have a wide variety of interests, ranging from sports to comic books to science. When shopping for a gift for a boy this age, you should definitely take his particular interests into account. When in doubt, you can always consult him (or his parents) to see what he's into.
"Cool" factor During the tween years, kids start to develop opinions on things that are "cool." Naturally, you'll want to get an 11-year-old boy a gift he will think is trendy. Get an idea of what the kids are into these days by browsing social media or researching the best-selling toys of that year.
Test Results: Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery Kit
What We Like
Nice variety of projects
Teaches STEM skills
Perfect for individuals and groups
What We Don't Like
A few fragile pieces
Batteries are required
Our testers loved how this kit was both educational and entertaining for 11-year-old boys. The emphasis on STEM skills, a quick and easy cleanup, and the variety of projects to keep "kids of different abilities" engaged were all major pluses, according to our reviewers. "I like how kids feel successful after completing a project and that this is something that kids can do independently or with someone else," one of our testers revealed. While one reviewer mentioned that a few pieces seemed fragile, he still thought the kit would "last through years of usage." Overall, our testers thought the gift was a win for both parents and kids: "I like how educational the toy is, yet it doesn't feel like that to a kid," one said.


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Cherimoya the Clown: Ice Cream Fruit Juggling, originally uploaded by cproppe.
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I bought my first Cherimoya at the Good Earth a couple days ago. I had never seen anything like this... it looked like a cross between an artichoke and an apple, but it's skin of this variety looked like someone had carved into it like it was wood; the beautiful indentations were full of light. It was so stunning, I had to buy it.
Obviously, I went home and looked it up, only to learn that this is the Cherimoya or Chirimoya, native to the Andes, and nicknamed "The Ice Cream Fruit". So, I decided it had to make it into my odd circus series of iPad paintings... so here we have the ice cream and cherimoya juggling clown.... I have waited two days, and my cherimoya is not ripe yet, but I look forward to trying it.
In the meantime, you might want to read this very informative article about Cherimoya's that just was published in the LA Times.
"The Scoop on Cherimoya: The Ice Cream Fruit"


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When you love shopping like me, chances are you'd already have done some buying online. From the group behind , The Outnet is a website dedicated to selling designer womenswear at discounted costs. Enjoy the revolutionary expertise of on-line purchasing on and with the OVS app. Not solely does this fantastically constructed web site provide designer buys for women and men, it provides stunning trend editorials and a beauty section.
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Located just east of New York City, Nassau County has some of the highest property taxes in the U.S. It also issues more traffic tickets than any other single county in the state and is one of the top 10 counties for speeding tickets by volume. Drivers who get a speeding ticket while in Nassau County will most likely be heard by the Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency (TPVA). Given the court's dismissal rate of only 5.3 percent, a driver's first (and probably best) step to take is consulting with an experienced traffic ticket attorney immediately to see what options are available.
Counties Issuing the Most Speeding Tickets in 2016
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Cost of NY Speeding Ticket
Speeding tickets issued in any county in NYS can be very costly. Fines run between $150 to $600, in some cases even higher. Each ticket also comes with a mandatory NYS surcharge of $88 to $93. There's also a possible DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA). The DRA is a separate fine charged to drivers who reach six points on their license in 18 months. A DRA costs $100 each year for three years. Each point over six adds another $25 a year for three years.
Speeding Tickets Data from Nassau County NY
Even though the county is in the top 10 for number of speeding tickets, the nearly 26,000 issued each year is only a fraction of the number of traffic citations given out by police each year. In 2016, state and local police wrote more than 316,000 tickets to drivers in Nassau County. Among those who got speeding tickets, almost 60 percent also received citations for non-speeding violations at the same time. The most common were for driving without auto insurance (VTL 319.1 – 319.3), driving without a valid license (VTL 509 & 510), turn signal violations (VTL 1163 – 1164), and improper lane violations (VTL 1128).
Number of Speeding Tickets Given in Nassau County, NY
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Drivers charged with speeding in Nassau County can choose to fight the charge(s) against them and either win a dismissal or negotiate a reduction in fines and points. With such a high conviction rate, however, drivers will likely need the help of a skilled attorney to avoid getting convicted.
Nassau County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets
Despite its small size—only 450 square miles—Nassau County is striped with nearly a dozen major highways, including the Northern and Southern State Parkways, the Long Island Expressway (I-495), the Meadowbrook Parkway, the Wantagh Parkway, the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (I-135), Sunrise Highway (Route 27), Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24), and more. Nassau County is also known for its many small towns and universities (e.g. Hofstra, Adelphi, Molloy, and Long Island University), where police officers are always on the lookout for drivers committing traffic violations, especially speeding.
Hiring a Nassau County Speeding Ticket Lawyer
In addition to the many fees associated with a speeding ticket, paying a speeding ticket can cause increases in auto insurance premiums for several years. At the same time, ignoring the ticket is never a good idea and failing to answer the ticket in a timely manner can result in having your driving privileges in NY suspended and even revoked. Drivers who are charged with a speeding ticket or other traffic violation have the option to fight the charge and possibly win a dismissal or negotiate a reduction in fines and points.
An experienced traffic defense attorney can analyze the traffic violation matter and provide a solid defense, keeping the fines and points to a minimum. In almost all cases, a person who hires an attorney will not be required to come to court.
If you received a speeding ticket in Nassau County, contact Rosenblum Law. Our traffic ticket attorneys represent clients in Atlantic Beach, Baxter Estates, Bayville, Bellerose, Cedarhurst, Centre Island, Cove Neck, East Hills, East Rockaway, East Norwich, East Williston, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Flower Hill, Freeport, Garden City, Glen Cove, Great Neck, Hewlett, Island Park, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Success, Lattingtown, Laurel Hollow, Lawrence, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Manorhaven, Massapequa Park, Matinecock, Mill Neck, Mineola, Munsey Park, Muttontown, New Hyde Park, North Hills, Old Brookville, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Plandome, Port Washington North, Rockville Centre, Roslyn, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, Sands Point, Sea Cliff, Syosset, Thomaston, Upper Brookville, Valley Stream, Westbury, Williston Park, and Woodsburgh. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.


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Summer time means lemonade. And lemonade for me means MUST BE FRESH. Fresh lemonade is some of the best lemonade, because obviously... it's made fresh and not all garbaged up with a bunch of junk that no one needs.
Now... it used to be when I was younger that my grandmother and my mom were in the habit of making a little something called 'sun tea'. Which is basically just like it sounds. A tea, that's made in the sun. The bad thing about it is that I can't drink tea anymore due to migraine issues. SNARF. So what's the next best thing to make in the sun? Lemonade!
I've taken the same basic concept of sun tea and turned into a quick kid-friendly recipe for a summery strawberry lemonade. Trust me. I know. I had my little one chop up strawberries and help with squeezing the juice out of those lemons. ...As much as she would help me anyway. It was supposed to be one of her 'plant week' projects but... apparently she has better things to do than spend time with her old fuddy-duddy mom in the kitchen. Boo!
Rant. Rant. Rant over.
No matter how it was made and who made it, the lemonade is still delicious! It's packed with flavor that you won't get from those remade mixes and the like. It's fresh and tangy and just the right amount of sweet.
I only substituted part of the sugar out, but you could probably go full nelson here and swap it all out if you really wanted to and if you really trusted your sugar substitute to do the job right. I like to use one that measures cup-for-cup like sugar and is more granulated instead of the powder ones. If you're picking up what I'm laying down here.
The powdered style sweeteners (such as stevia alone) will probably float and not be the best to mix into the lemonade or dissolve well.
That being said - enjoy freely!
TheSkinnyFork.com A flavor packed sip of summer! Strawberries and lemons come together in a sunny brew of lemonade for a refreshing kid-friendly drink. Prep Time: 10 Minutes • Cook time: 1 Hour & 30 Minutes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: About 1 Cup • Calories: 117 • Fat: 0 g • Saturated Fat: 0 g • Carb: 31 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 0 g • Sugar: 28 g • Sodium: 1 mg
• 4 C. Water, Divided
• 1 C. Sugar
• 1 C. Chopped Fresh Strawberries
• 1/2 C. Natural Sweetener
• 1-2 Pices of Lemon Peel
• 2 C. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
Place 2 C. of the water, 1 C. sugar, 1 C. strawberries, 1/2 C. sweetener, and the lemon peel into a bowl or pitcher. Stir well to combine and cover. Place the mixture outside or in a window with in direct sunlight for 1 hour. Return to stir the mixture and cover once more to set in the sunlight for another 30 minutes. Once done, strain the mixture to remove the fruits. Add in the 2 C. fresh lemon juice, 1/2 Tsp. vanilla extract, and the 2 remaining cups of water. Stir well and serve over ice! Feel free to drop a few of the fruit pieces in if desired.
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Nutritional Claims: Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Potassium, Kidney Friendly, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Egg Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Soy Free, Fish Free, Shellfish Free, Pork Free, Red Meat Free, Crustacean Free, Celery Free, Mustard Free, Sesame Free, Lupine Free, Mollusk Free, Alcohol Free, No Oil Added, Kosher


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OfficeMax ® and Old Navy ® (GPS) are teaming up to provide major savings, supplies and style for the back-to-school season. The national office products and services retailer and the national retail brand known for fun, fashion and value today announced an exciting cross-promotional campaign to deliver up to 25 percent savings on school supplies and the latest on-trend apparel.
Get Supplies, Get Clothes, Get Back to School Head to OfficeMax and Old Navy this August to coordinate your school supplies and your wardrobe. From August 2 through August 15, OfficeMax back-to-school customers will receive a register receipt coupon for $10 off a $50 purchase1 at Old Navy stores nationwide. The coupon can be redeemed at Old Navy stores August 2 through August 22, 2012. Additionally, shoppers loading up on back-to-school fashion at Old Navy will receive a coupon at checkout good for $10 off a $40 purchase1 at OfficeMax stores nationwide or online at officemax.com through Sept. 30, 2012.
"We're continuously seeking ways to support our customers and provide additional value," said Michael Lewis, OfficeMax executive vice president, president of Retail. "Through this collaboration, OfficeMax and Old Navy are helping consumers buy more for less this back-to-school season. Trendy supplies and fashionable apparel at great savings – it's a shopping trip both parents and students will enjoy."
"We love outfitting our customers for back-to-school," said Michelle DeMartini, senior vice president, Old Navy Adult Merchandising and Brand Licensing. "With OfficeMax's help, Old Navy families can top off their attire with school supply 'accessories' at value prices. We want our shoppers to feel fully prepared for the new school year."
One-Day Extra Savings Event For one day only on August 5, the first 70,000 Old Navy customers will be treated to a back-to-school gift and additional OfficeMax saving coupons with a $50 minimum in-store purchase. Attached to the free gift will be coupons for OfficeMax savings including: – $10 off a $30 purchase1 at OfficeMax stores between August 5 and Sept. 30, 2012 – Free Paper Mate® 10-pack with a $5 minimum purchase1 at OfficeMax stores from August 5 through August 18, 2012 – $10 off a $40 purchase1 at officemax.com from August 5 through Sept. 30, 2012
Big Back-to-School Deals at OfficeMax To help back-to-school shopping dollars stretch further, OfficeMax is providing big deals on education essentials. Throughout the season OfficeMax is offering 25-cent, 50-cent and $1 value deals on a variety of supplies that appear on every mom's school shopping list, including markers, composition books, glue, scissors and more. Television ads will promote key nationwide value offers each week during the peak back-to-school shopping season.
Check out OfficeMax's weekly back-to-school promotions on OfficeMax's back-to-school web page or via OfficeMax Mobile. Search by zip code for in-store and online promotions, view school supply recommendations by grade and shop directly for school supplies online.


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Toni Maeck
Toni Maeck is a social worker, organizer, and facilitator with deep experience in program development, clinical services, and community organizing. Toni holds a bachelor's degree from McGill University, a Master of Social Work from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and an Advanced Certificate in Youth Studies from CUNY School of Professional Studies. As a licensed clinical social worker, Toni has served hundreds of clients at NY-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, the Association to Benefit Children, Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, and numerous other settings. Toni brings a special ability to help individuals and organizations discern their deepest desires and capabilities to her consulting practice with Omnymyst.
A commitment to helping organizations weave authenticity and anti-oppression into their everyday practices guides Toni's work. Toni is currently a trainer with the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, where she has provided LGBTQ sensitivity trainings for organizations across the Hudson Valley. She is also an organizer with Showing Up for Racial Justice in Beacon, NY. Toni believes that by increasing our awareness of our own professional needs and desires, we can build healthier, more just workplaces and organizations.
Specialities: Social and clinical services; Mission development and writing; Program administration; LGBTQ+ training; Meeting and retreat facilitation; Conflict resolution.


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Sereno permanently removed as Chief Justice
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 19) — She's out and it's final.
Maria Lourdes Sereno was permanently removed as Chief Justice Tuesday as the Supreme Court upheld with finality its earlier decision to oust her from the post.
Voting 8-6, the High Court junked Sereno's appeal for it to reconsider the granting of the quo warranto petition filed by Solicitor General Jose Calida.
This petition, a legal proceeding challenging one's right to hold office, was granted by the Supreme Court on May 11, making Sereno the first top magistrate to be ousted by the High Court.
"The 90-day period for filling the vacancy in the office of Chief Justice commences today," SC Spokesperson Theodore Te said in a press briefing.
The Judicial and Bar Council, the body tasked to screen applicants to the judiciary, earlier held off its search for Sereno's replacement to wait for the Supreme Court's final ruling.
President Rodrigo Duterte, who had declared himself an enemy of Sereno and called for her ouster, will appoint the next chief justice.
Sereno's camp accepts the legal fight is over, but called the ouster "unjust."
"Sa palagay namin matagal na pag-uusapan ng taong-bayan yan at marami sa taong-bayan ang tututol diyan sapagkat napakaunjust po ng pag-aalis kay Chief Justice Sereno sa kanyang katungkulan," lawyer Jojo Lacanilao, one of Sereno's spokespersons told CNN Philippines.
[Translation: "We believe the people will talk about that for a long time and many of them will oppose because the Chief Justice's removal from office is so injust."]
He said Sereno will "continue to be the voice of the people," but maintained she has mentioned of no plans to run for public office.
Tagapagsalita ni dating Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno na si Attorney Jojo Lacalinao: Sereno, handa sa susunod na kabanata at 'di siya titiklop | https://t.co/msCLmwV0u6 #CNNPHBalitaan pic.twitter.com/caBwxPEiGD— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) June 19, 2018
READ: What's next for ousted Chief Justice Sereno?
No need for impeachment
The Supreme Court's granting of Calida's quo warranto petition against Sereno is highly contested, as senators and many in the legal community maintain that impeachment is the only way to unseat a Chief Justice. An impeachment was underway in Congress, but the SC decision preempted it.
House Justice Committee Chairman Reynaldo Umali said the lawmakers will vote that the impeachment case against Sereno is moot and academic, but stressed this step is "just for formality."
"I feel so relieved na the case is now with finality and therefore yung aming impeachment case is deemed moot and academic," he told CNN Philippines.
House Justice Committee Chairman Rey Umali: Impeachment case vs. Sereno, moot at academic na | https://t.co/sDo55hwVGt #CNNPHBalitaan pic.twitter.com/yl5sFLe5lQ— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) June 19, 2018
Sereno's fight
Sereno filed a motion for reconsideration on May 30, saying the high court's ruling to remove her from office was "null and void" and that she was not granted due process.
The appeal also reiterated that the six associate justices – Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Francis Jardeleza, Noel Tijam, Samuel Martires and Teresita Leonardo-de Castro – should have inhibited themselves from hearing and voting on Sereno's case for being partial.
All six justices voted against Sereno, resulting in a 8-6 vote that unseated her. Their basis was her alleged lack of integrity for failure to file her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth prior to her appointment as Chief Justice in 2012.
If only two of the justices had changed their minds and voted in favor of Sereno's appeal, the historic ruling would be reversed, allowing Sereno to return as chief magistrate.
Calida filed the quo waranto petition against Sereno in March, saying she was "unlawfully holding position" for failing to file her SALNs.
Sereno's camp said they have found 12 of the 16 missing SALNs, saying this is proof she has been filing them.
CNN Philippines' Anjo Alimario contributed to this report.


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Members of the International Show Caves Association (ISCA), national cave associations from many countries, and other cave enthusiasts worldwide are celebrating the International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World on 6th June.
A team from the Czech and Slovak republics, lead by Doctor Natália Martínková from the Institute of Vertebrate Biology of the Academy of Science of the Czech Republic and Professor Horáček from Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, found that over a tenth of bats hibernating in caves and mines may be infected with fungus Geomyces destructans in the region. Recording increase in incidence of Geomyces destructans infection on that scale is unique in Europe and has never been seen before. In North America, Geomyces destructans has been associated with white-nose syndrome that has already caused drastic mortality in hibernating bats. The scientists published their results on Friday in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, PLoS ONE.
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Mortgage rates fell for a third week in a row as turmoil in the Middle East had investors seeking safety in bonds, including those that fund most mortgage loans.
Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 4.87 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending March 3, down from 4.95 percent last week and 5.05 percent the week ending Feb. 10, according to a weekly survey by Freddie Mac.
A homebuyer taking out a 30-year fixed-rate loan this week could expect to pay $263 less per year on a $200,000 loan than a borrower taking out a loan at 5.05 percent, said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac chief economist.


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I met Chrissy at Roy Street Coffee in Capitol Hill a few months away from her wedding. She brought her Maid of Honor, Brittany along for support, and as soon as we started talking, I knew she was my type of bride! Sweet, funny, and down to earth. Chrissy & Bert were so easy to work with, we exchanged texts and emails over the next couple of months, and when their wedding day rolled around, I was SO excited to design their flowers! Their color palette was white and red. The red being for good luck.
Krista Welch of Krista Welch Creative took STUNNING photos, and I am so excited to share them with you!
Thank you Chrissy & Bert!
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For anyone hoping to go to the bar securing mini-pupillages is an essential but daunting task, involving hours of preparing applications, dealing with covering letters which never sound right, and not infrequent rejection. Even when your successful experiences can vary wildly, and you'll never know what to expect. However as someone who has grappled with this process time and time again, I'm hoping to give you tips on how to apply for mini-pupillages, where to find them, and advice on how to take advantage of these all-important placements.
My Summer Work Experience in a Nutshell
My path to the Criminal Bar
In order to become a barrister one must first obtain (and successfully complete) a Pupillage. Pupillage is the final stage of training on the path to the bar and sees prospective barristers complete an apprenticeship before hopefully starting professional practice as a tenant at a barristers' chambers. The competition for pupillages is intense, with near 20,000 applications being made for roughly 500 positions each year.
Experiencing Freshfields' Brussels Office
My placement in the firm's Brussels office was an incredible experience! Everyone was welcoming and supportive, and there were many interns my age so there was always someone to talk to. I got to sit in the firm's internationally renowned ACT team, looking at the work they were doing for a project I'd been introduced to during my time in London.
I am still enjoying DLA Piper as much as I did in first year
I am now reaching the end of my time on the DLA Piper Privileged Access Scholarship Programme, and I write this now having finished the Spring Vacation Scheme, and having received a Training Contract Offer to work at DLA Piper.
Prior to coming to university, I had only experienced high-street law firms. DLA Piper was the first global law firm that I had exposure to, and what immediately struck me was the down-to-earth and genuinely friendly nature of the DLA representatives - Heidi Thomas and Andrew Davies. I had never considered wanting to work for a commercial firm, and they really opened my eyes to the potential of working on exciting deals, alongside getting involved in Business Development and Pro Bono work.


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Check out this cool profile of Aimee Roseborrough, featured in this Good Morning America report that films her climbing Headstone at Joshua Tree while 34 weeks pregnant.
On a recent trip to Joshua Tree, I also climbed this formation, and got a few good photos. It appears the routes she's on are SW Corner and Cryptic.


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Next-Generation Transcatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementEvolution of a Revolution
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- Published online September 30, 2014.
Author Information
- Paul Sorajja, MD∗ (paul.sorajja{at}allina.com) and
- Wesley Pedersen, MD
- Center for Valve and Structural Heart Disease, Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Dr. Paul Sorajja, Center for Valve and Structural Heart Disease, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, 920 East 28th Street, Suite 300, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a revolutionary therapy that has had a profound impact not only on the care of patients with aortic stenosis but also on the entire cardiovascular profession. To date, more than 100,000 patients worldwide have received this life-saving therapy. With continued population aging, the prevalence of candidates is expected to further increase (1). With its demonstrated efficacy in improving survival and quality of life, TAVR is now endorsed in U.S. and European practice guidelines for the treatment of symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis who are either inoperable or at high surgical risk (2,3). Now that the transformative benefits of TAVR are established, the remaining questions are focused on further improvements in the technology and its potential application in a broader population, including lower-risk patients.
Current TAVR therapy has its challenges. Even though procedural success rates for TAVR exceed 90%, the inability to retrieve and redeploy existing prostheses can lead to misplacement and complications such as aortic regurgitation, coronary occlusion, and device embolization, occasionally leading to emergency surgery. With high surgical risk or inoperable status established as an indication for TAVR, emergency surgery in these patients is considerably perilous and may be prohibitive. The irreversible nature of deployment with current TAVR prostheses therefore mandates an extraordinarily high level of training and expertise, usually facilitated by intense proctoring and a continued need for multiple physician operators to work cohesively to perform the procedure. Other concerns with TAVR include the need to demonstrate prosthesis durability and to further reduce the incidence of stroke, pacemaker dependency, vascular injury, and significant residual paravalvular regurgitation. Certainly, randomized trials and post-market registries have demonstrated that high levels of clinical efficacy can be achieved through systematic education and the use of dedicated, specialized healthcare teams (4). Nonetheless, these challenges remain and are relevant because complications of almost any degree in these procedures can lead to poorer survival given the high-risk aspects of these patients and their relative fragility.
The report of the REPRISE II (REpositionable Percutaneous Replacement of Stenotic Aortic Valve Through Implantation of Lotus Valve System: Evaluation of Safety and Performance) registry by Meredith et al. (5) in this issue of the Journal highlights several innovations in TAVR therapy that help to address some present-day challenges. The Lotus valve (Boston Scientific Corp., Marlborough, Massachusetts) is a bovine pericardial, mechanically expanded, nitinol prosthesis with an adaptive seal to help prevent paravalvular regurgitation, deliverable with an 18-F (23-mm valve) or 20-F (27-mm valve) system. The valve leaflets are fully functional early during deployment (∼50% of unsheathing), thereby allowing slow, deliberate placement without the need for rapid ventricular pacing. The most intriguing feature of the Lotus valve is its ability to be fully recaptured after deployment and before release. The Lotus valve can thus be repositioned in the event of device malposition or an untoward complication (e.g., coronary occlusion). Indeed, in the current report of the REPRISE II registry of 120 patients treated with the Lotus valve, deployment occurred successfully in 100% of patients without a single case of device migration, embolization, need for valve-in-valve therapy, or emergency cardiac surgery. The lone procedural death was due to cardiac perforation. Partial or complete retrieval was used during deployment in 32 patients (26.7%), and this ability certainly was a major factor in the remarkable procedural success reported in this study.
The primary device performance endpoint of the study was mean aortic valve gradient at the 30-day follow-up, assessed by an independent echocardiographic core laboratory. The REPRISE II registry demonstrates the efficacy of Lotus valve implantation for the relief of aortic stenosis: the mean aortic gradient was reduced from 46 ± 15 mm Hg to 11 ± 5 mm Hg (p < 0.001), in association with an increase in the effective orifice area from 0.67 ± 0.21 cm2 to 1.67 ± 0.43 cm2 (p < 0.001). Post-implant paravalvular regurgitation also was much lower than reported in previous TAVR studies. There were no incidences of severe regurgitation; only 1 patient had moderate regurgitation, and 84% had no or trace regurgitation. This improvement could have been due, in part, to protocol-mandated use of computed tomographic imaging for annular sizing but is also likely attributable to the adaptive seal technology of the prosthesis, hoop strength, and its ability to be repositioned. The data on the Lotus valve meet or exceed the hemodynamic performance of other currently available TAVR prostheses, although it is important to note that echocardiograms were not evaluable for the aortic gradient in 19.2% of patients, nor for the valve area in 35% of the cohort. Incomplete echocardiographic data are hardly unique to this study; for example, 8% of the patients in the U.S. CoreValve High-Risk Study and 13% of those in the PARTNER (Placement of AoRtic TraNscathetER Valves) A study did not have 30-day data on mean gradient or aortic valve area (6,7). However, a higher rate of follow-up for such data might have been expected for REPRISE II, because hemodynamic assessment of the valve prosthesis was the primary endpoint of the study. Certainly, clinical outcomes and comparative data on safety and efficacy are of paramount concern in these studies, and the upcoming pivotal, randomized REPRISE III trial will enable analyses on the performance of the Lotus valve compared with other commercially available prostheses.
The REPRISE II data suggest that TAVR can be performed with a high rate of implantation success using a therapy that, absent certain potential complications (e.g., vascular injury, stroke), is reversible if not believed to be effective. A small-profile reversible prosthesis for TAVR therapy, with a seal for prevention of paravalvular regurgitation, is the emerging hallmark of next-generation devices, with other examples such as Portico (St. Jude Medical, St. Paul, Minnesota) and Direct Flow Medical (Direct Flow Medical Inc., Santa Rosa, California). These innovations and their association with favorable outcomes can engender discussion regarding the expansion of TAVR indications to a broader, lower-risk patient population. Although the precision of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk calculator does have limitations, recent data suggest that TAVR already is being used in patients who are at less surgical risk than those who were enrolled in the trials used for commercial approval (4,6–9). Of note, the mean Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk score for the patients in the recent report of the post-market TVT Registry was ∼7% (similar to both REPRISE II and U.S. CoreValve High-risk studies), but it was ∼11% in the PARTNER I studies. The PARTNER 2, SAPIEN 3, and SURTAVI (Surgical Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) studies are all evaluating TAVR in intermediate-risk patients. The emerging availability of completely retrievable prostheses, such as the Lotus valve, will only serve to embolden discussion for expanded indications, even in patients at lower risk of open surgery.
Nonetheless, deployment success does not equate to clinical success, and the availability of a therapeutic option, by itself, is not justification for its expanded use. Concerns regarding stroke have plagued TAVR, and stroke occurred in 5.9% of patients in REPRISE II (disabling stroke in 1.7%). This observation could be attributable to the small sample size, although theoretically, an increased risk of stroke could arise from excessive manipulation of the aortic valve during device retrieval, and this should be addressed with further study. Although there was a significant gradient reduction in REPRISE II, the investigators also reported that the post-procedural indexed effective orifice area was >0.85 cm2/m2 (or >0.70 cm2/m2 if body mass index was ≥30 kg/m2) in only 60.7% of patients. Because of the flow-dependent nature of gradients and the relation between orifice area and long-term outcomes after aortic valve replacement, an integrated approach is recommended for the assessment of prosthetic valve stenosis, with the Valve Academic Research Consortium (VARC)-2 criteria for successful relief being a peak velocity <3 m/s or mean gradient <20 mm Hg and an effective orifice area >1.1 cm2 or indexed orifice area >0.85 cm2/m2 for patients with body mass index <30 kg/m2 (10).
Finally, a new permanent pacemaker was required in 28.6% of patients. Implant depth has been shown to be a predictor of pacemaker dependency in TAVR patients, and the rate in REPRISE II occurred despite the ability to reposition the valve higher in the left ventricular outflow tract, if necessary (11). Approximately half of the pacemaker-dependent patients (56%) were those with left ventricular outflow tracts that were overstretched ≥10%, and thus, this problem may be addressed with the availability of more prosthesis sizes (i.e., only the 23- and 27-mm sizes were available in REPRISE II). Although studies thus far have not suggested that pacemaker dependency after TAVR affects survival, the effect of pacemaker dependency may vary according to ventricular function. In a recent study of 1,552 patients undergoing TAVR, new pacemaker dependency was associated with worse left ventricular ejection fraction at 6 to 12 months follow-up (12). These data in TAVR patients are consistent with well-studied effects of dyssynchrony on ventricular function in patients with other forms of systolic heart failure and could become more relevant if data continue to demonstrate different rates of pacemaker dependency for the available TAVR prostheses.
The Lotus valve is emblematic of the ongoing technological innovation in TAVR and is a harbinger of next-generation therapy in this field. The high deployment success and the low rate of complications (except for pacemaker dependency) in the REPRISE II study are indeed remarkable. Of note, the outcomes of TAVR with next-generation devices should be considered in the context of outcomes with open surgery, which represents the gold standard and the results of which are benefiting from the heart team approach in TAVR centers and continuing to improve. Currently, there are ∼400 centers focused on delivering TAVR to high-risk patients. Could an easy-to-use, reversible technology such as that demonstrated in REPRISE II lead to more centers and relatively less experienced operators performing TAVR, even for patients who are not at high surgical risk? It certainly could, but only if the clinical outcomes from expanded studies justify the indications to do so.
↵∗ Editorials published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of JACC or the American College of Cardiology.
Both authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.
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London-based English-language magazine The Economist has once again taken shots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
After calling him "a fine administrator, but not much of a reformer" in June, it has now said in an editorial published earlier this month that Modi "focuses too much on appearances."
It has also said he is possibly making it more difficult for the BJP to win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections — for which the saffron party was looking like a shoo-in even in the initial months of this year.
Modi 'losing his sheen'?
The editorial claims: "Until recently another landslide at the next national election in 2019 seemed inevitable. The BJP is still likely to win, but Mr Modi is losing his sheen — and for that, he has only himself to blame. All governments have their ups and downs. Mr Modi's recent setbacks, however, stem in large part from his preoccupation with presentation over substance."
So what is the substance Modi has ostensibly ignored while choosing presentation? "Growth has slowed, from 9.1 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of last year to 5.7 percent in the second quarter of this year. That is in part because of his policy of 'demonetisation', in which 86 percent of the banknotes in circulation were abruptly voided," says the editorial.
It says of the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime: "The shambolic implementation of the GST is likely to make matters worse... Mr Modi triumphantly declared the GST a 'good and simple tax'. But he did not listen to his own advisers' suggestions on how to make it so. He plumped for six rates instead of three, burying small businesses in paperwork and allowing politics to seep into the rules."
What 'presentation' over substance?
So what is this "presentation" Modi and the BJP have apparently chosen over substance? The economist points to Uttar Pradesh — where the BJP won a landslide victory earlier this year — while claiming that the saffron party is "not that interested in policy" and "offers voters mainly distraction."
The editorial says: "The new government in Uttar Pradesh, for example, has painted buildings and buses saffron — a shade associated with Hinduism — and picked fights with Muslims, leaving the Taj Mahal (built by a Muslim emperor) off a list of the state's main attractions."
So what does the prime minister need to do that he is not already doing? The Economist says: "If Mr Modi wants to keep winning votes, he must concentrate not just on campaigns; he must also show that he knows how to run the country. Sooner or later, voters will tire of grandstanding."


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Hanukkah Tradition With a Twist
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Warm Frise Salad With Crispy Kosher Sala
Mini Latkes With Salmon-Olive Relish
Recipe: Mini Latkes With Salmon-Olive Relish
These mini latkes make a delicious bite-size appetizer. The key to the best latkes is patting the potato-and-onion mixture very dry on paper towels before adding eggs and matzo meal. Get everything ready, including the salt for sprinkling on the cooked latkes, before you grate the potatoes and onion.
Roasted Paprika Chicken
A five-ingredient paprika rub and lemon slices give Roasted Paprika Chicken its rich flavor.
Pomegranate-Cider Baked Apples
Recipe: Pomegranate-Cider Baked Apples
Granny Smith apples work beautifully in this sweet and tangy dessert.
Candle Centerpieces
Hanukkah Tradition With a Twist
"Family tradition evolves, and your menus can too," says David Poran, culinary director of Balducci's Food Lover's Market in Washington, D.C. "Latkes made into bite-size appetizers are a nice change of pace from the side-dish version. Top with Salmon-Olive Relish, and you've updated a classic dish."
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Everything you need to know about Common Entrance in one place
For students who are hoping to gain entrance into an Independent School (either fee paying private schools or free grammar schools) they will take entrance exams known as Common Entrance. The majority of students will take these exams in year 6, known as the 11 plus. Others will opt for later entrance in year 8, what is known as the 13 plus.
The best schools are very often over-subscribed and so doing well in these assessments is essential to gaining entry.
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"My earliest memories from growing up in Cape Town revolved around a desire to help people to live life fully. I believe this desire drew me first toward education and then to chiropractic. Not knowing what chiropractic was, but knowing innately that I was meant to be a chiropractor, took me from South Africa to North America to discover what it was. I received a subtle and perception-altering adjustment 3 weeks into my chiropractic studies from the late Dr. John Grostic, and understood in that moment what my path was. I have not regretted a single day of practice since and can't imagine ever doing so. By adding wellness education to my hands-on work I observed that the benefits are more sustainable and people's lives change on a deeper level. I never take for granted the opportunity I have been given to improve someone's quality of life through my work – rather, I welcome the responsibility and consider myself privileged to be able to do so. My desire for people to live life fully is as strong now as when I was child."
Dr. Moore was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He graduated from Pinelands High School and studied at the Universities of Stellenbosch and Cape Town where he received a BA and a Higher Diploma in Education. He received a scholarship to study chiropractic in North America where he graduated with a Doctorate in Chiropractic in 1990. While in private practice in Florida, he served as President of the West Coast Chiropractic Association and received the Junior Leadership Award in Florida in 2001. Upon moving to France, he was involved with coaching at Montpellier- Herault rugby club where he also served on the medical team, as the chiropractor for the first team.
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Long Live Rock
Featuring some of the biggest names in the business, Long Live Rock is a deep-dive into hard rock fandom. The film explores the music, community, passion, and vices behind this often misunderstood subculture.
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Cosplay Universe explores the rise of the global Comic Con sub-culture and evolution of Cosplay: the art form of becoming a character that you love. The film follows the journey of several international cosplay teams as they compete in what is known as the 'Olympics of Cosplay' at the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan. Cosplay Universe also chronicles America's top cosplayers' challenges to turn their geeky hobby into a thriving business.
ON THE SLY: In Search of the Family Stone
Director and super-fan Michael Rubenstone sets out in search of long-time reclusive funk legend, Sly Stone. Along the way, he meets with some success, but finds countless more failures in trying to capture a man who refuses to be contained.
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Man in the Camo Jacket
Featuring one-of-a-kind performances from legendary rock musicians, Man in the Camo Jacket unfolds Mike Peter's evolution from teenage punk rocker in a seaside town on North Wales, to the top of the world, to the harrowing depths of cancer treatment and his inspiring fight back.
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She Makes Comics
The Untold Story of Women in Comics
Often forgotten or ignored, women creators have a rich history of achievement in comic books, a business and culture where some gender biases persist.
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The Image Revolution
20 years ago, a group of artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company… a company that continues to influence mainstream comics and culture to this day. Image Comics was more than just a publisher. It was a response to years of creator mistreatment, and it changed comics forever.
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Chris Claremont came to Marvel as a young man, and was assigned a book that no one else wanted, a book on the brink of cancellation: X-Men. Over the next 17 years, his work on the title turned it into the biggest franchise in comic book history. Forty years later, his work has been adapted into ten films, three TV series, countless video games and has become a part of our cultural mythology.
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Earlier this month, at the New Yorker Festival, the magazine's annual celebration of ideas and the arts, our writers and editors interviewed luminaries in comedy, literature, and music, among other fields. This week, we're publishing highlights from the Festival on our video hub. Here is a roundup of videos from the Festival we've published so far. Check back soon to watch more moments from the Festival.
Videos from the 2017 New Yorker Festival
Conversations with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jerry Seinfeld, Kumail Nanjiani, and others.
Recommended Stories
New Yorker Live
The New Yorker Festival 2017 Spotlight: Naomi Klein
The activist and author speaks to Jia Tolentino about Trump, centrist liberalism, and climate change.
New Yorker Live
The New Yorker Festival 2017 Spotlight: Tracee Ellis Ross
How does Ross, one of television's most enthralling comedians, deliver such weightless performances week after week?
New Yorker Live
The New Yorker Festival 2017 Spotlight: Barry Blitt
The artist as jokester, punster, and fool.
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I have the need to express my emotions, my memories and experiences through images, like a poetry.
I love creating scenarios where the sentiments are present and in them I always look for mystery and beauty.
In this series I was inspired by two sisters who will always be connected, each mirroring the other, like the Gemini constellation.
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You tease a dog about food, he may not quite respond this way. Dogs love food. Dogs don't share their food. Dogs do pretty much anything for food. No, wait, they would not share their food with the cat. Dogs show their love for food by wagging the tail, by barking at you to hurry up and get your but in gear to serve them, or sometimes they don't wait and help themselves to the goodies.
But you tease a dog about food it may end up being a ….funny thing. In this clip the dog gets upset over more than just bacon. Watch this video and it will have you rolling on the ground. I have seen this a million times and still fall of the couch every time I see it. Judge for yourself.
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Organization offers consultation, assistance to entrepreneurs.
The agriculture industry is changing, and the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator wants to ensure entrepreneurs in the Midwest are ahead of the curve.
The incubator began as an idea by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners in the midst of the Great Recession as a way to become more involved in economic development and was spun off from the county to become an independent nonprofit in 2014.
"It was really about, 'Let's think of the opportunities to create jobs and businesses without duplicating what other agencies are doing,'" said Paul Sachs, the executive director of Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator.
The organization provides agricultural entrepreneurs with support and consultation throughout a business's development, all for a 2 percent cut of revenue once the business begins to generate money.
Ottawa County pitched an idea of an agricultural technology incubator to the U.S. Department of Agricultural and received a grant for a feasibility and market needs assessment, which came back "overwhelmingly positive for business support for ag-tech development," Sachs said.
Sachs said agriculture is one of the most important industries in Michigan but is often forgotten, as consumers can go to a supermarket and pick up fruits, vegetables and meats without thinking about where it comes from.
While some consumers might take the state's production for granted, the industry still must care for its resources, which includes maximizing space and efficiently producing better products, Sachs said.
"We live in one of the most diverse regions for crops and what we produce," Sachs said. "Farmers are highly innovative, and we have expanding industries circling the farms from technology to processing, and we found a natural niche that we saw for developing this incubator.
"It's pivotal that we create this support system to support agriculture and move it to the future on being able to provide sustenance for a growing population."
Through a two-year pilot program starting in 2012, the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator gained the attention from the state, which granted the program $500,000 to support the incubator's first three years of official operation and help take it from a statewide incubator to a regional incubator.
Sachs took the helm as executive director in May and said the organization has gained momentum, as the organization's leadership sets their sights on the future.
In June, GreenStone Farm Credit Services announced a $25,000 contribution to the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator, along with financial consultation, lending services and business training to incubator clients. GreenStone is one of eight partners that offer services at deferred, discounted or pro-bono rates for Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator clients.
"For the last century, GreenStone has supported organizations, programs and initiatives dedicated to advancing agriculture," GreenStone President and CEO Dave Armstrong said. "This partnership with the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator fits with our commitment to help Michigan ag-technology-based businesses get started and become successful."
The other partners are Ottawa County Farm Bureau, West Michigan Community Bank, Warner Norcross & Judd, Rehmann, Consumers Energy, Watson Intellectual Property Group and Bizstream.
Support provided by the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator includes securing patents; developing prototypes; setting up manufacturing consultants, business plans, projects and client negotiation help; and marketing.
"It's a whole range of needs," Sachs said. "We're looking at whatever our clients may need and help them or set them up with someone who will help them."
Working with two current clients, Sachs said there also were three preliminary agreements that didn't pan out through the vetting process.
"When starting a new business, there are hurdles, and not every idea will make it," he said. "We try to make sure they have the tools they need and hands-on assistance to get them over those hurdles to get up and running."
Sachs said there are a lot of entrepreneurs looking at the agricultural industry, many of whom grew up on farms, and see opportunities in technology and other industries that can be applied to help advance family farms.
Farmers also are "natural problem solvers" who fix an issue on their own property and look to create products to sell to other farmers who often have the same issues, Sachs said.
When the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator was started, Sachs said few, if any, other incubators existed. Now as the importance of agriculture grows, the incubators and accelerators are popping up across the country.
An incubator in Iowa is supported by DuPont and John Deere, which takes six clients through a program, gives them financial assistance and sends them on their way, Sachs said.
"We don't operate that way; every client has different needs" he said. "We'll work a minimum of three years with a client, so we make sure to push them to success."
Working with two clients currently, Sachs said he wants to add another two to three clients by early 2017 and have up to 10 clients by the end of 2017.
"We only work with companies we've vetted and that we know will have market opportunities," Sachs said. "If we have eight clients, it means we are fairly certain we have eight clients that will make an impact and create successful companies here in West Michigan."
Sachs said potential clients "have never flinched" when told about the 2 percent gross sales fee the incubator will collect once the company starts generating sales.
The three-year grant from the state is supported by the sponsor organizations until the organization will generate enough from the service fees to be fully independent, Sachs said.
"It will take a while for us to be wholly sustainable," Sachs said. "We become partners in the companies and do legwork and help them move forward. If we do not help them, they don't pay anything. We're invested in making them successful."


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1973 Ford Bronco Black 1/32 Diecast Model Car by Jada
- Brand new 1:32 scale diecast car model of 1973 Ford Bronco Black die cast car model by Jada.
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The Souldaires at the Bassment
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Tiftonia in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Tennessee AMVETS Veterans Memorial
April 17, 1999
Governor Don Sundquist
Erected 1999 by American Veterans of World War II Korea Vietnam.
Location. 34° 59.594′ N, 85° 23.972′ W. Marker is in Tiftonia, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker can be reached from Interstate 24 1½ miles east of Exit 169 (State Highway 299), on the right when traveling east. Memorial is located at Tennessee's "I-24 Welcome Center Tiftonia/Hamilton County", located between exits 169 and 174. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37419, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Civil War in Tennessee (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Wauhatchie's Home (approx. 1.3 miles away in Georgia); Greene's New York Brigade (approx. 1.8 miles away); Raccoon Mountain (approx. 2 miles away); Confederate Position, 1863 Wauhatchie (approx. 2.3 miles away); Sunset Rock (approx. 2.6 miles away); Federal Entrenchments (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiftonia.
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Lisduggan artist wins award
Anthony Mackey from Lisduggan has won the Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) and Limerick City Gallery of Art, Open Drawing Awards. This is a prestigious award for Anthony who is still a student at LSAD and comes on the back of his success in 2007 when he was awarded the Ted and Mary O'Regan Arts Bursary in recognition of his talent and achievements to date.
This latest award was the National Drawing Collection Award, which also means that the drawing was acquired for the National Collection of Contemporary Drawing which is part of LCGA's permanent collection. There was over 600 entries for this years competion and the exhibition was curated and selected by the artist Arno Kramer.
Anthony's drawing was one of a number that he made over the last year based on friends and neighbours from the Lisduggan area. Anthony is delighted with the award and wants to thank all those who assisted with the work including the friends who agreed to be the subjects in the work. If you are passing through Limerick the exhibition runs in the Limerick Gallery of Art to 14th February and there are 46 works in the exhibition.
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In Of Mice and Men, written by George Steinbeck, George and Lennie s vision is of a place of their own, where they can live and have rabbits and can be protected from hurt. As the two men think about their dreams of the future, Candy, Crooks, and even Curley s wife reveal that they also have dreams of a life far different from this present one. George trusts Lennie too much and as a result, Lennie kills both Curley s wife and George s dream at the same time. The relationship between George and Lennie is unique in that the farmhand is usually an isolated person.
It is emphasized that two workers are virtually never seen together. Lennie and George have an attachment and understanding between them; their relationship is different and valuable. Their basic relationship is seen to be the starting factor in their dream. Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest men in the world. They don t belong no place. With us it ain t like that.
We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that cares about us. The theme of loneliness is explained in many ways. Old Candy has only one dog and when it is killed, he hears of George and Lennie s dream and attaches himself to them so that he won t end up someday totally alone and friendless. Even after Lennie kills Curley s wife, old Candy still wants to join George and carry out the dream.
Also, Crooks is betrayed to be on the verge of destruction, because a guy needs somebody to be near him Don t make no difference who the guy is, as long as he is with you. Crooks would be willing to come to the farm and work for nothing just to have the opportunity to communicate with people. Curly s wife ultimately is one of the loneliest people, Her behavior is so hated, that no one comes very sympathetic, but she makes herself so offensive because she is driven by her loneliness. She is overwhelmed by her isolation, from Curly, that she can only regret her situation She seeks out Lennie s friendship because the other men fear Curly and will have nothing to do with her.
The Essay on Hope George Lennie Dream
... George, Lennie would end up in a mental institution. That's the practical part of heir relationship, but George needs Lennie ... promising but not always making sense. Curley's wife dreams of being a movie star, and this keeps ... her to come to Hollywood. However, the man who said he could put her in the ... feathers", by Emily Dickinson, and Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, hope is portrayed as keeping ...
If George and Lennie s relationship did not exist, the killing of Lennie would not hold the tragedy because, now George s life has become as lonely, and as frustrated, as the lives of Curly, Candy, and Curly s wife. Two important aspects of human nature brought out in the story are: the ability to dream and the desire to have someone to share the dream with.


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Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE! Antique Post Vice Antique Blacksmith Tool Primitive Anvil. Located 200 +/- miles from Chicago and Detroit West Michigan. The item "Post Vice Antique Blacksmith Tool Primitive Anvil Tools hardware" is in sale since Tuesday, October 21, 2014. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Blacksmithing". The seller is "radonsales9998″ and is located in Twin Lake, Michigan. This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
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No matter how organized you keep your digital files, there are always a few that seem to go missing. Don't worry, it happens to the best of us.
Maybe the files got put in the wrong folder, or maybe you're doing some troubleshooting and need to find a file hidden in an obscure location. Whatever the case, you need to be able to find what you're looking for in a timely matter.
There needs to be a way to search every file on your system in one place. That's where today's download comes in handy.
AstroGrep is a Microsoft Windows grep utility.
Grep is a UNIX command-line program that searches files for keywords. AstroGrep supports regular expressions, versatile printing options, stores most recently used paths and has a "context" feature, which is very nice for looking at source code.
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text: The leaders of midsized businesses often can't find advice on the unique challenges they face. Big business consultancies focus on the problems of big businesses because big businesses can afford their fees. Robert Sher, founder of CEO to CEO, a consulting firm of CEOs who advise midsize companies, works the midsize niche. We helped Sher write Mighty Midsized Companies, published in May 2015. Based on his book, we helped Sher place seven columns in HBR.org, beginning March 2014 with "Midsize Companies Must Prioritize Ruthlessly," and concluding with "Where There's No Margin for Toxic Leadership," June 2014. Sher's seven HBR.org articles have received scores of comments, testifying to the hunger for midsized businesses advice.


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We suggest placing large orders during the warm months so that your jackets will be ready when the cold weather returns. Depending on our stock and how large your order is, jackets may have a 6-8 week delivery time.
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The mission of the Lake States Fire Science Consortium is to accelerate the awareness, understanding, and adoption of wildland fire science information by federal, tribal, state, local, and private stakeholders across the Lake States from Minnesota to New York, and the adjacent Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba.
Our vision is to provide the "best available" information on fire and fuels for a variety of audiences. The Consortium aims to link managers, scientists, policymakers, and disciplines by providing information and tools to support management of fire-dependent ecosystems in the Lake States region. We subscribe to the set of core values outlined by the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Governing Board when establishing the regional fire science networks or consortia.


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EACH at work!/
Giving Everyone a Chance to Hear – and to experience- God's love in Southeast Michigan is the goal of EACH. It really amounts to the Church being the Church, witnessing in word and deed to God's saving work in Jesus Christ. And a lot is happening. The 530+ churches and ministries involved in EACH have been telling their 2WordStories, tens of thousands of folks have come to the 2WordStory.com site, there have been medical clinics and resource fairs, site clean-ups, and even flash mobs! Many of us in The Word of God have been wearing our 2WordStory shirts and have gotten into conversations with folks who are curious what all the buzz is about. Often these exchanges are brief, but a few have developed into meaningful discussions. Look for sharings from folks at this site in the days ahead.
Several EACH groups in Washtenaw County decided to join in serving our neighbors through the YpsiPride Day on Saturday, May 21. We worked alongside other volunteers to cleanup and beautify sites all over town. A great opportunity to show some practical love, and get in yet more conversations about our 2WordStories, and some of our co-workers' stories, too!
This coming Saturday, 5/28, Teresa Reimer has spearheaded an outreach to collect deposit bottles and cans to support a clinic in the Congo and non-perishable food for the local food pantry at Hope Clinic. We will be going through the Geyer's neighborhood inviting folks to join in helping those in need – the Lord's compassion in us mobilizing compassion in others.
This is a season when the Lord is stirring the Church in Southeast Michigan, and preparing folks' hearts for the seed of the Gospel. Let's be actively praying, sharing, and serving and see what God will do!


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丟丟銅兒 Diu Diu Don-Ah
This nursery rhyme mixes different languages spoken in Taiwan at the time of composition--Taiwanese, Hakka and Japanese. It's a play of words--words without any specific meaning, used to either create a rhythm or imitate certain sounds. If you listen carefully, you might hear the sound of water dripping in the tunnel!
My arrangement is written in 20th-Century style, using dissonant chords, grace notes, various types of articulation and glissando to capture the playful nature of the folk song.
火車行到伊都,阿末伊都丟,唉唷磅空內。 磅空的水伊都,丟丟銅仔伊都,阿末伊都,丟仔伊都滴落來。
雙腳踏到伊都,阿末伊都丟,唉唷台北市。 看見電燈伊都,丟丟銅仔伊都,阿末伊都,丟仔伊都寫紅字。
人地生疏伊都,阿末伊都丟,唉唷來擱去。 險給黑頭伊都,丟丟銅仔伊都,阿末伊都,丟仔伊都撞半死。
借問公園伊都,阿末伊都丟,唉唷對都去。 問著客人伊都,丟丟銅仔伊都,阿末伊都,丟仔伊都我不知。
拖車走到伊都,阿末伊都丟,唉唷拖我去。 去到公園伊都,丟丟銅仔伊都,阿末伊都,丟仔伊都摸無錢。
The trains goes into the tunnel, inside which the water drips down.
Once stepping into Taipei City, I see neon lights everywhere.
A stranger in the city, I almost get hit by a cab.
I ask people where the park is, but nobody knows.
A truck driver takes me to the park, but I don't have any money for him.
I said, "Don't be mad. I'll pay you back next year, with interest."
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We present our Newsletter "Connection", Issue #185 / May 2018
We are pleased to present SAXUM´s Newsletter "Connection", Issue #185. Here you will find news about the company´s progress in its projects. We hope that you find it useful, and that we can contribute with the success of your next project with quality engineered solutions. You can find all editions of SAXUM Connection at: http://saxuming.net/publications/CONNECTION ISSUE #185


text: End-to-end scene text recognition is usually divided in two different sub tasks: word detection and word recognition. Currently OpenCV text detection does not use state of the art deep network(s), this proposal is to implement a deep network for text detection. The current text recognition uses a big network, another proposal is to modify the existing network to calculate PHOC representation, which will make the network lexicon independent and also reduce the network size considerably.


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Episode Seven: Friendsgiving
We get a visit from a friend from the past with the latest episode and damnit, we're thankful. Also because it's Thanksgiving, giving us the feels of being warm and tingly on the inside, we tackle giving thanks, and doing our best to answer a tough question regarding our trans brothers and sisters. But the feature interview is author Yvonne Carder (yeah we go way back), who talks about the writing process and learning publishing. She's also got the scoop on her upcoming book and a dazzling insight on Johnas that you may or may not want to know. Cuddle up this Thanksgiving to your favorite warm beverage and take a listen bitches.
Check out Yvonne Carder at www.yvonnecarder.com for some juicy bits into the fantasy world she has created.


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Florence Gown
Florence Gown provides the perfect mermaid shaped figure.
The back consists of a long zipper.
The train is 20 inches.
Belt is not included with the gown but can be purchased separately. Any and all other accessories are not included.
Please allow 1-3 weeks for processing and shipping.