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"If you allow someone to do business on your behalf, it only stands to reason that you can be held responsible for what they do," said Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler.
In an order dated April 23, 2010, Superior Court Judge Paula Casey ruled that Chicago Title Insurance Company could be held responsible for illegal inducements offered to solicit title insurance business by one of its appointed agents, Land Title Company of Kitsap County, Inc.
The alleged violations included illegally "wining and dining" real estate agents, builders and mortgage lenders by providing them with such things as:
- hundreds of dollars in meals,
- thousands of dollars for a golf tournament,
- monthly advertising for at least one real estate agent,
- purchases at a Board of Realtors' auction, and
- Seattle Seahawks playoffs game tickets.
In a consent order last October, the company said it would appeal the agent liability issue, but agreed to pay a fine of $48,334 if it did not prevail. Chicago Title has not yet exhausted all appeals.


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StealthChain DAO Introduces a Secure and Rapid Cryptocurrency Blockchain Network
Portland, OR, United States, 18th Sep 2023 – StealthChain DAO is an emerging cryptocurrency platform in the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrencies. In the latest development, the company has made a resounding entrance as a beacon of security and authenticity through its newly launched rapid cryptocurrency Blockchain Network. The company invites users from across the globe to partake in the ever-expanding realm of digital currencies.
StealthChain DAO has rapidly established itself as a cryptographically private digital currency, raising the bar in the world of bitcoin and cryptocurrency. The company's creation of a Rev Share DEGEN Layer 2 positions it as an Ethereum equivalent, while its OP Stack aspires to be compatible with a multitude of protocols. The newly launched services by StealthChain are as follows:
- Ethereum-Equivalent OP Stack Fork for Enhanced Compatibility: The Company's newly introduced Ethereum-equivalent OP Stack fork is meticulously designed to maximize compatibility, ensuring a convenient developer experience.
- Open Source Code for Freedom and Innovation: StealthChain's code is now available as open source on GitHub. With a permissive license, users are free to utilize and modify the source code, fostering a culture of innovation and freedom.
- Decentralized Participation for All: Embracing decentralization, StealthChain has introduced permission less nodes, proposers, and provers. This means that anyone can actively participate in Taiko, the innovative ecosystem.
Furthermore, StealthChain DAO focuses on to provide a swift, feeless, private digital currency. The company enables users to conduct transactions via hardware, mobile, and desktop wallets to ensure a seamless experience for developers, the
Conclusively, StealthChain DAO stands out as a decentralized and permissionless node, welcoming participants from all corners of the world. Notably, the company's validators are assured of earnings based solely on consistent block production. This eliminates the need to allocate resources toward inflating their status through centralized entities. In keeping with the principles of open-source development, StealthChain's code is readily accessible on GitHub. The permissive license accompanying the code empowers individuals to freely use and modify it to suit their needs.
About the Company – StealthChain DAO
StealthChain DAO is at the forefront of cryptocurrency innovation, setting new standards for security, authenticity, and accessibility in the world of digital finance. With a global mission to empower users worldwide, the company has rapidly evolved into a private digital currency within the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrencies.
For further details to explore the world of StealthChain DAO, potential clients can visit the following link: https://stealthchain.org/.
Media Contact
Organization: StealthChain DAO
Contact Person: Daniel Jones
Website: https://stealthchain.org/
Email: email@example.com
City: Portland
State: OR
Country: United States
Release Id: 1809236150
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Location: 207 Riverside Park Drive, Oswego, Kansas
Directions: From US Highway 160 turn north on Union to North Street, turn east to follow curve into the park.
The Oswego Swimming Pool was constructed in the mid 1930's, a Public Works Administration project. Many improvements have been made to the swimming pool itself however the bathhouse remains for the most part as originally constructed. The pool typically opens Memorial Day weekend and through the second or third week of August. The phone number is 620-795-4913.
The Swimming Pool Manager maintains a Facebook account with updates and this year we hope to keep you up to date with weather closings, special events, swimming lessons and aqua aerobic classes. Applications for pool manager and lifeguards will be posted under Employment
2023 Season Opens Saturday, May 27th! Watch our Facebook page for further updates.
There are six different passes available and are listed below with the cost per season. Passes may also be awarded as prizes or promotions for different events. Passes do NOT include pool parties, special event swims such as "Midnight Swims", and Aqua Aerobic Classes.
- General Admission - Cost $2.00 Hours are 1:00-6:30pm daily.
- Individual Pass – Cost $45. This pass is for one person only and is not transferable.
- Individual Pass/Aqua Aerobics "Combo" Pass- Cost $60
- Family Pass – Cost $80. This pass is for "Immediate Family" This includes parents, children 18 years and under who are living at home and children who are in college and home for the summer. (Adult children who are no longer attending school and have moved back home will need a separate pass.) The only exceptions to this are grandparents raising a child or if there is a foster-child in the home. Both of these exceptions require proof of guardianship.
- 10-Swim Pass - Cost $10. This pass can be used as one person going 10 times or 2 people going 5 times, etc. until the 10 individual swims have been used.
- Senior Citizen Pass – Cost $15. A pass for citizens age 60 and over. This pass does not include Aqua Aerobics, see "Combo" pass.
- Aqua Aerobics – Cost $30. This pass is required for any age who would like to participate in Aqua Aerobics classes. A pass is necessary even if the swimmer may already have purchased a Senior Citizen or Family Season Pass. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
- Senior Citizen/ Aqua Aerobics "Combo" Pass - Cost $30. This pass is for citizens age 60 and over that would like to take the Aqua Aerobics class in addition to the regular swim pass for seniors.
Private Parties – Reservations for pool parties must be made and paid for at the pool by calling 795-4913, (Parties can be scheduled at the City Office prior to the pool opening in May.) Pool parties are held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and cost $65 for up to 35 in attendance. For any more than 35, the cost is $1.50 extra per person.
- Reservations/Agreement Form – The $65 fee and agreement form must be completed at the time the reservation is made. If the party is canceled without two weeks notice the $65 fee will not be returned. An exception will be made if the cancelation is due to the weather and will be determined by the Pool Manager. An estimate of the number of people attending is needed at the time the reservation is made so sufficient staff can be scheduled. However, the cost for more than 35 in attendance will be collected the night of the party.
- Outside Food or Drink - No outside food or drink is allowed for an event unless approved by the Pool Manager. (For an example a birthday cake may be allowed for a birthday Pool Party.) So please be sure to check with the Pool Manager. The concession stand will be open. You may bring your own music, however, if the management feels the language is too offensive, you will be asked to play something else or turn it off since the music from the pool area can be heard by others in the park.
Public Parties - Watch the website, newspaper, FaceBook and other sources of communication for notices about public pool parties which are sometimes referred to as "Midnight Swims". Admission fees will apply even to those holding season passes. The Concession Stand will be open during these parties and music will be provided by the pool staff only.


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Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn't know in a course. ALEKS then instructs the student on the topics she is most ready to learn. As a student works through a course, ALEKS periodically reassesses the student to ensure that topics learned are also retained. ALEKS courses are very complete in their topic coverage and ALEKS avoids multiple-choice questions. A student who shows a high level of mastery of an ALEKS course will be successful in the actual course she is taking.
ALEKS also provides the advantages of one-on-one instruction, 24/7, from virtually any Web-based computer for a fraction of the cost of a human tutor.


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Drink of the Week: The Monkey Gland
Never fear, absolutely no simians were harmed in the making of today's DOTW. The Monkey Gland is, in fact, a sly wink to a prohibition-era alleged health treatment which, for a time, was seriously in vogue with the (maybe not so) smart set. It did, in fact, call for the transplantation or grafting of the testicular tissue of a presumably very unhappy primate onto the testicular tissue of a slightly less unhappy primate, i.e., a male human being. Say what you will about modern day snake oil supplements and the like, they rarely cause intense groin pain.
What drew me to today's cocktail was not any interest in the potency properties of primate parts, but in finding another drink where I could substitute my new bottle of raspberry syrup for grenadine after last week's adventure with Dr. Cocktail's Blinker. I admit to having enough of a sweet tooth that I was contemplating using my Smucker's syrup in lieu of jam by soaking pieces of bread with it. Better by far to use a much smaller amount of it as a sweetener in a drink I'm going to be consuming anyway.
That's not to say I didn't give a fair hearing to the more traditional choice of grenadine, but let's just say I was prejudiced in favor of the old school substitution.
The Monkey Gland
2 ounces London dry gin
1 ounce fresh orange juice
1/4 ounce (1 1/2 teaspoons) grenadine or raspberry syrup
1/4 teaspoon or 1 dash absinthe
1 orange peel (desirable garnish)
Combine all your liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker, perhaps stirring first if your using the kind of thick, cold raspberry syrup I was. Shake for a good, long time and strain into chilled cocktail glass or coupe. Add your orange peel and toast our much maligned cousins in the animal kingdom. Yes, we are related to them. Admit it, you resemble monkeys and apes at least as much as you resemble your uncle who always smells vaguely of fried eggs.
This version of the Monkey Gland comes to us primarily from cocktail super-maven Robert Hess, who — and I mean this in the most flattering way possible — has always struck me as Martha Stewart's boozier, slightly more relaxed twin brother. The drink in its updated version appears in Hess's truly essential The Essential Bartender's Guide, as well as in one of Mr. Hess's eminently watchable online videos. It's creation is usually credited to Harry MacElhone of Paris's legendary Harry's Bar. Mr. Hess, however, says the Monkey Gland was first mixed by Frank Meyer, the almost as legendary bartender at the nearby Hotel Ritz.
The original Monkey Gland called for equal parts gin and orange juice and commensurately less sweetener. I was tempted to give that a try but then I wouldn't be using so much of my raspberry syrup up, and we couldn't have that. Also, I've been enjoying my bottle of Tanqueray and who needs to cover that colossus of London gins up with too much OJ? Nevertheless, I did also try this drink with cheaper, merely 80 proof, Gordon's Gin, and it was a taste treat in it's own right.
The difference was actually more pronounced between the Monkey Glands I made using my default Master of Mixes grenadine and the raspberry syrup. It produced a gentler, subtler, slightly sweet taste I really enjoyed, especially when paired with the a-little-goes-a-super-long-way annis/licorice flavor of absinthe. So, yes, once again, advantage Smuckers.
And one final note, there's also a South African barbecue sauce which goes by the name of Monkey Gland. It's also 100% primate free but also contains no gin. You win some, you lose some.


text: Jessa Rhodes is enjoying a visit from her ex-stepson Tony, who always got along with his stepmom better than she got along with Tony's dad. Now that there's no husband standing in her way, Jessa feels free to move in on the hotness that is her former stepson. Tony tries to resist Jessa when she comes on to him and puts his hands on her titties, but he can't walk away from the temptation of watching her shower. Jessa catches him spying on her and takes that as an agreement that he wants to fuck his former mommy.Dropping her towel, Jessa lets her big boobs slip free. Then she falls to her knees and wraps those puffy lips around his fuck stick to start sucking. Her horny BJ is a deep throat delight, but when she's had her fill she turns around and straddles Tony's dick so he can fill her tight twat right up. When she gets on her hands and knees for a doggy style pussy pounding, Tony gets the added bonus of filling his hands with Jessa's big ass.Flipping onto her back, Jessa keeps her thighs spread for Tony to keep on playing stud to her cream filled fuck hole. He pulls out and puts his hand to work, thumbing her clit and then down to her ass, then goes right back to banging his hot stepmom. Once Jessa has gotten her fill, she goes back to work blowing Tony so she can enjoy a mouthful of his hot cum.


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Top 10 '70s Romance Movies
Old Hollywood — or the Golden Age of Hollywood — was coming to an end in the mid-'60s. So New Hollywood, a movement heavily inspired by the romanticism of French New Wave, was in full force by the next decade.
As the '70s began, audiences were starting to be dominated by younger, college-educated people who craved more intellectual, intimate productions. Later in the decade, Star Wars would challenge all that — but not before losing Best Picture at the Oscars to Annie Hall, a romantic comedy that cost about $4 million to make.
This new artistic movement was perfect for more sophisticated films that explored love, loss, sexuality and intimacy — allowing actors like Richard Dreyfuss and Woody Allen to credibly play the lead in a romantic movie. You'll notice that many of the films on the below list of the Top 10 '70s Romance Movies are at best bittersweet and at worst outright tragedies, following an era where most romance movies had happy endings.
Though these movies are now decades old, each remains relevant and has stood the test of time. These 10 titles continue to inspire both filmmakers and hopeless romantics all these years later.


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Ana Quintana, Mexico, Strategic Innovation Management
I gained a Bachelor's degree in Management & Marketing in Mexico City before I came to the Netherlands to undertake my Master's programme. During my Bachelor's studies, I spent a semester in Canada and I wanted to expand my international (study) experiences before starting work. I was keen to focus on innovation which is not usually offered in Mexico hence the combination of Innovation and Strategy in one programme directed me to Groningen.
My Master's thesis dealt with Innovation in family businesses and I now benefit from the intense research modules offered during the programme. Now I am working as a Promotion Manager in charge of the several customer loyalty programs offered by one of Mexico's biggest hotel chains. Although the Master's program was rather theoretical, I feel that it prepared me very well for my current job.
There was nothing about Groningen that I did not like: the city is just beautiful. I especially enjoyed going everywhere by bike, the variety of offers for students and, of course, the Queensday (now Kings Day) celebrations. Groningen has everything to make (foreign) students feel at home.
Looking back a year after my return to Mexico, I feel that I especially enjoyed getting to know Dutch culture. In addition, the courses offered and the beauty of the city made my stay in Groningen an unforgettable experience. If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.


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The 2-day training offers an overview of Sandplay Therapy to date, an introduction to the use of the sand tray as container and the recommended range of figurines/ symbols. The weekend is built around participant use of the Sandtray to actively experience the theoretical concepts underpinning this approach.
Because the nature of Sandplay is pre-verbal and symbolic, the greater emphasis lies in the experiential component. As part of a small group of eight, there is the opportunity to work in pairs as both creator and silent witness, coming together to reflect upon the sand pictures, with the assurance that the work will be treated sensitively and will not be interpreted.
An introduction to the skills, models and approaches to using Sandtray work and how it complements Art Therapy practice. By the end of the weekend participants will have:-
- Developed an understanding of the use of Sandplay with clients in art therapy
- Considered the theories relating to symbolic play
- Experienced the use of figurines and the Sandtray as a containing space
- Explored how to use Sandtray work to compliment Art Therapy
With thanks to one of our previous participants who gave permission to include a slide show of her experience.
Molly Wolfe trained as an Art Therapist in Hertfordshire, qualifying in 1986 and in 2002 completed an MA in Transpersonal Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy at CCPE, which incorporated a Diploma in Sandplay Studies.
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Time: 10.00 – 4.00pm each day
Course fees: £200 employer funded;£180 self-funded; £160 trainee
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"I feel that with this workshop a seed has been planted within, into a whole new world of image making that I am excited to explore. Molly was a lovely, sensitive facilitator that delicately held the group into an journey within ourselves, and with empathically sitting with our partners."
Myrto – art therapist


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The high cost of home ownership
Ever wonder about the size of your neighbour's mortgage?
It's a taboo topic, of course; people are pretty private about their debts. But the Canadian Federation of Municipalities is willing to bet, it's too large.
The federation sent a letter to Stephen Harper last week, urging government action to boost housing affordability.
The organization, representing 2,000 towns and cities, warns: "Housing costs and, as the Bank of Canada notes, household debt, are undermining Canadians' personal financial security, while putting our national economy at risk."
In the view of this group: "the high cost of housing in Canada (is) the most urgent financial issue facing Canadians."
Imagine how much more urgent the federation's message might be if it were to focus in on British Columbians' debt loads, the highest in the country primarily because of onerous housing costs.
The average B.C. mortgage, according to research from CanEquity mortgage brokers, is $288,750, supported by mortgage applicants' average gross incomes of $69,064.
Top Vancouver realtor Rosalee McRae, who sells a lot of property on the city's pricey west side, tells me it's not at all unusual for buyers to take out $500,000 mortgages.
Across Canada, only Fort McMurray residents have average mortgages larger than those being held by Vancouverites — at $346,000.
But, of course the average applicant in oilpatch country enjoys a far more generous gross income — $100,489.
A Bank of Montreal study last spring revealed even first-time home buyers in B.C. are shelling out big-time for housing.
The bank survey found such buyers expect to pay $443,000 for a home. The Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals estimates, homeowners in this country — of whom 60 per cent carry mortgages — owed nearly $1.2 trillion in mortgage debt last year, up from $664 billion in 2008. In other words, national mortgage debt has nearly doubled in just four years.
It is hard to believe Canadian home prices are set to moderate. Everyone in the world knows Canada is a great place to live. Stability, democracy, tolerance, prosperity.
And people want their piece of the pie.
When Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz was in Vancouver recently, I asked him if there was anything governments could do to help with the dire issue in Vancouver of housing affordability.
He shook his head, citing supply and demand; people want to live in Vancouver because it's such a great place, just like they want to live in Hong Kong where housing is also prohibitive.
But the federation of municipalities believes there are things the Harper Government could do to address the nationwide problem.
It wants more federal money for subsidized housing, and tax incentives to spur development of more rental housing, which it says is in short supply.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, for his part, has worked to cool the housing market by making mortgage qualifications tougher.
But his actions have not nurtured greater affordability, only made it more difficult for prospective owners to qualify for necessary financing.
There are a couple of measures that could be taken to ease home ownership costs, especially in Vancouver.
Realtor fees, reflecting a percentage of the selling price of a house, could be reduced given the cost of Vancouver property has been skyrocketing, experiencing a 150 per cent increase since 2000.
And B.C.'s Property Transfer Tax — based on a percentage of the selling price of a home — should similarly be reduced, to reflect 2013 dollar values.
These adjustments are overdue and, at least in B.C., would help address the affordability crisis.


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Do the New Overtime Rules Affect You?
Effective December 1, 2016, federal overtime regulations will change and may affect how you are paying your employees. These overtime updates will affect 4.2 million workers across the country.
The new rules will raise the salary overtime-eligibility threshold from $455/week to $913 ($47,476 per year). This new threshold will increase every three years. Salaried workers already entitled to overtime will get increased protection.
Employers have a choice of three actions they can take to employees who become eligible for overtime that weren't before.
- Pay time-and-a-half for overtime work.
- Raise worker's salaries above the new threshold.
- Limit worker's hours to 40 per week.
Let's say you have an employee that earns $500 per week and works 50 hours a week. Previously, you didn't pay overtime, but beginning December 1, 2016, you will need to. At $12.50 per hour, you would owe them the regular $500 plus 10 hours of overtime at $187.50.
Let's say you have an employee earning $800 per week and they work 50 hours. Previously, you didn't pay overtime, but now you will need to consider it. You could pay them overtime, which works out to a weekly pay of $1100. Or you can choose to give them a raise to $913 per week – the new threshold – and continue to exempt them from overtime. The latter is the lowest cost alternative.
In both cases above, it may be cheaper to hire an additional part-time worker to work the 10 extra hours per week.
You can find more about the new overtime law here:
And if you have any questions about your payroll, feel free to reach out anytime.


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Now that the IRS is putting the wraps on the last installment of the Advance Child Tax Credit payments for 2021, some taxpayers who didn't apply for other credits might get a reminder to do a little extra checking.
For some taxpayers, these notices may be the gateway to an additional refund from the IRS.
Taxpayers could get one or both of two possible notices—either a CP08 or a CP09, depending on their circumstances—and they may not understand why they suddenly got a letter from the IRS out of the blue.
Here's a brief rundown.
Understanding the CP08 Notice
Both notices could be considered a reminder of sorts, dealing with IRS tax credits. The CP08 notice is for taxpayers who may qualify for the Additional Child Tax Credit and could be eligible to receive additional money.
This notice urges taxpayers to read its instructions carefully and to fill out the Additional Child Tax Credit worksheet that's attached to Form 15110.
If the worksheet verifies that the taxpayer has at least one qualifying child, the taxpayer should sign and date the Form 15110 and fill out Form 1040 Schedule 8812, Additional Child Tax Credit.
The Form 15110 and the Schedule 882 should be mailed to the IRS in the provided envelope.
If the envelope that's provided is lost or otherwise cannot be used, the address for the correct IRS service center is printed in the top left corner of the notice.
Once mailed, the documents go to the IRS for review. Taxpayers who successfully claim the credit should get their refunds in about eight to 10 weeks. Those who are denied will get a letter from the IRS telling them why they were turned down.
To find more information about the Additional Child Tax Credit, see Publication 972, the Child Tax Credit and Credit for Other Dependents; and the Instructions for Form 1040.
Understanding the CP09 Notice
The CP09 notice reminds taxpayers they may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, also known as the EITC, but they failed to claim the credit the last time they filed a return.
The EITC is a credit for taxpayers who work and have earned income. The credit could give some taxpayers a refund, even if they don't owe any tax.
After reading this notice carefully, recipient taxpayers should fill out the Earned Income Tax Credit worksheet on Form 15111 that accompanies the notice.
If the worksheet shows the taxpayer is qualified for the credit, Form 15111 should be signed and dated, then mailed in the envelope that came with the notice. Like the CP08 notice, the CP09 notice must be sent to the proper IRS processing center.
If the provided envelope isn't available, taxpayers should mail their completed documents to the IRS address in the top left of their notice.
Taxpayers who are not qualified for the credit should not mail Form 15111 to the IRS; no other action is needed in that case.
Taxpayers who are eligible after review for the credit should get their refund checks in about six to eight weeks, if they don't owe any back taxes or other debts that the IRS is required to collect.
Taxpayers who are rejected by the IRS review are sent letters of explanation.
For more information on the Earned Income Credit, see Publication 596, Earned Income Credit, or visit the EITC webpage on IRS.gov.
Sources: Understanding Your CP08 Notice; Understanding Your CP09 Notice


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- Your Internet protocol address.
- The kind of browser or computer you use.
- Number of links you click within the site.
- State or country from which you accessed the site.
- Date and time of your visit.
- Name of your Internet service provider.
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Please note that we will use your information and other information we obtain from your current and past activities on the site to resolve any disputes, troubleshoot problems, collect fees owed, pay amounts due you, or verify your account data. We employ many different security techniques to protect any personal data from unauthorized access by users inside and outside the company, however please be aware that "perfect security" does not exist on the Internet or with any digital or physical data.


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Life's but a walking shadow
A poor player
That struts and frets
His hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more.
Etched into Shakespeare's memorial in his home-town of Stratford-upon-Avon [pictured], the familiar words reminded me of a fine piece I'd recently read by Mike Shichangpu, on the subject of loss. As I looked up and down Stratford's old High Street, it seemed poignant that not even the Bard's ancient home-town could avoid its own special form of demise, and loss of its own.
My last visit to Stratford was over a decade ago, as a Fresher. Being an irresponsible eighteen-year-old, I had spent my entire second term's bursary on a birthday trip for my girlfriend of the time to a beautiful 15th century hotel. The town was small, gentle, and filled with old bookshops - time had passed slowly since Shakespeare's age.
The Stratford of my memory appears to be no more. Where once quiet lives were led in peaceful isolation from the rest of the world, now is covered in concrete pathways (to withstand mass tourism), counterfeit "olde shops", and outlets of multinational coffee-shop chains. 100% of the accents I heard in the streets were American, oddly enough. Stratford's hour upon the stage is definitely heard no more, and the words of Mike's article rang true. All that remains here is a theme park - it reminded me of the Forbidden City.
However, every cloud has a silver lining. What the centuries could not do to Stratford, modern capitalism appears to have achieved in a decade - but one pleasing side-effect is that one in every three shops sells "Tea". Most of these are insulting to anyone with even a modicum of taste, but it is these that tend to do the best business with the visitors to the town. However, as is true of most things in life, the best tea shops do not shout about themselves, and merely exist in all their rustic finery, resting quietly in their own natures - ignored by the masses, patronised by the few.
These silent beauties do not exhibit gaudy plaques advertising dubious claims to antique histories. They do not offer "real British teas" (we seldom use the term "British" for anything). They very definitely do not name items on their menu after Shakespeare ("The Shakespeare Club Sandwich"). Discreet service, hushed tones, and centuries-worn interiors instead await those willing to leave the crowds behind and venture inside.
You won't find 30s pu'er (unfortunately), and you won't find fresh Qingming greens, but you will find a comforting Afternoon Tea served with the usual complement of irregularly-shaped, still-warm scones and enough cholesterol-loaded cream to scare away those tiresome sorts for whom life is a health regime, not a pleasure. My thunderous brow and ringing ears gradually eased, in quiet conversation with my companions who looked similarly affronted by the modern Stratford. For all that I dislike tourists, the irony that I am one of them is not wasted on me.
As yet another coach-load of visitors arrived, I sat in a doorway with a little daschund [pictured]. He oozed quiet wisdom, regarding everything around him with the cool regard of a seasoned Zen master. I gave obeisance to his silent teachings by scratching his ears.
What manner of tea can make up for such woe?
The Hengkang Factory "Chawang" [Tea King] is made for the large Hengfu Tea Company. Like most of their products (such as the Laohei), this one looks pretty, if nothing else. It comes with its own series of "passports": laminated cards giving pesticide and fertiliser levels in the tea, compared to Mainland-recommended limits. Indeed, these can be easily fabricated, and the actual numbers may mean little in themselves even if accurate, but they represent an acknowledgement that such matters are significant - which is surely a step in the right direction. We received this from the dealer that we visited in Chengdu.
~15cl Caledonian Springs @ 100C in 20cl shengpu pot; ~5g leaf; 1 rinse
Dry leaf:
Long, loose, luxuriant leaves [pictured]. Inner bing leaves are noticeably higher in compression, and perhaps smaller. The tips, however, are all in the outer shell. The reassuring aroma of wood-sap is about the leaves.
15s, 10s, 10s, 15s:
Orange soup, which seems bright. It is slightly opaque with tip-fur suspended in it. THe beidixiang is smokey, with plenty of young shengpu energy. This is a touch overbrewed, and needs shorter infusions to avoid the potency that this tea can happily deliver in excess.
Decreasing the strength removes the smokiness, with a long and sweet lengxiang that lasts for at least five deep breaths. The flavour is sharp and straight from the outset. The punch of the youth is coupled with a decent grain-like aftertaste that I find enjoyable.
The body is full, and this bodes well for its future. Freshness and power are evident in abundance, and the huigan makes the mouth water.
Wet leaves:
Generally small and whole with good strength - they seem healthy. The solid colour is reassuring, given recent forays into red-oxidised pu'er.
Not outstanding, but potent with some surrounding character that could indicate potential storage benefits. The huigan is sweet and pleasant, and I enjoyed the finish in the nose.
CB was kind enough to provide comments for this tea, noting a good coating in the mouth, but with the lingering bitterness that sits in the throat. She found the smokiness to be more obvious, and detected some jasmine-floral finishing touches that eluded me.
When I took these notes, I didn't comment on the chaqi, but CB notes it to be strong, if short-lived.
I admire the presentation and appearance of the cake; it's not one to enjoy now, so let's see how it changes over time. Hengfu products are definitely catering to the newer pu'er lovers in the world. If they can back up their chemical analysis of the organic nature of the tea processing with some sort of status guarantee, I would be more likely to give credence to the unusually high-quality "passport" documentation that was included with this cake. They look pleasant, but do they carry any real meaning?
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In 1944, at the age of 19, Stanley Hiller, Jr. designed, built, and test flew the first helicopter with coaxial rotors to fly successfully in the United States. The XH-44 was also the first helicopter to fly successfully with all-metal blades and a rigid rotor. Hiller used the counter-rotating coaxial configuration to distinguish his designs from Sikorsky's single main rotor designs that dominated the helicopter industry in the mid-1940s.
The first tie-down tests of the XH-44 took place on his parents' driveway and the initial flight tests occurred at the University of California at Berkeley's football stadium, where Hiller was a student. He initially tested the XH-44 with amphibious floats in his family's swimming pool. Up-scaled coaxial Hiller designs failed to sell, but his company prospered with the introduction of the popular UH-12 single rotor model.
Hiller XH-44 "Hiller-Copter"
The fourth American company to begin mass production of helicopters was started by a brilliant and astute teenager, Stanley Hiller, Jr. His remarkable talent for business and inventiveness soon resulted in the XH-44. This coaxially configured twin-rotor rotorcraft was unique among American designs of the time, and although it was never mass-produced, it served its purpose by establishing Hiller Helicopters as a capable competitor in the nascent helicopter market.
Hiller's interest in helicopters began at the age of sixteen in 1941. He was already running a successful enterprise that manufactured gas-powered model racecars. When the United States entered World War Two, Hiller converted his production line to C-47 window frames. By 1942, he had progressed far enough on his helicopter designs to form a new company, Hiller Aircraft, to begin construction on what was to become the XH-44. Hiller and his small group of experienced engineers and craftsmen had completed the first components for the small steel-tube and fabric-covered helicopter by December 1942. As had happened in the construction of Frank Piasecki's PV-2 (see NASM collection), limited financial resources and wartime shortages and restrictions meant that the staff had to scrounge or manufacture almost all their own components. Hiller also selected the same Franklin 90 hp engine (de-rated to 65 hp) to power the X-44 that Piasecki used in the PV-2. Unfortunately, the engine was not commercially available, and Hiller had to plead his case before several government agencies before one was made available to him. The engine was installed in late 1943, and testing began immediately.
The XH-44 differed dramatically in appearance from other helicopters developed during this period, because it employed two rotors, one stacked above the other on a single mast, and turning in opposite directions. Hiller had selected this unusual coaxial configuration for several reasons. The design was already proven in what can be regarded as the first practical helicopter, the Bréguet-Dorand Laboratory Gyroplane, which first flew in 1935. While the mechanism that allowed the rotors to turn in opposite directions was somewhat complex, it allows other weight-consuming components to be eliminated. Direction control was accomplished through cyclic pitch control as on most other helicopters.
In a single rotor helicopter, hinges must be incorporated to allow the blades to flap cyclically to assist in maintaining the same lift on the advancing side of the rotor disc as on the retreating side. On a coaxial helicopter each rotor counteracts the differential lift created on the other, and eliminates the potential loss of control because of retreating-blade stall. Also, as torque is cancelled, out there is no need for a tail rotor that robs a considerable percentage of engine horsepower. The absence of the tail boom, as well as the tail rotor and its transmission, results in considerable weight savings and reduces drag. The greatest penalty for coaxial helicopters comes from the requirement to have very strong "rigid" rotor blades to eliminate flapping which could bring the rotors into contact with each other. As a result, Hiller produced the first practical all-metal blades. These blades held up far better than those of Hiller's competitors, which were made largely of wood and covered with fabric. This resulted in lengthy manufacturing times, difficulty in balancing, and severe quality control problems. The coaxial configuration did have some defects, including poor directional control in forward flight and yaw control reversal in autorotations.
Hiller's decision to develop coaxial helicopters over single rotor types was also grounded in sound business considerations. Hiller realized that it would be very difficult to compete with Sikorsky and his imitators who possessed far greater resources, so he used the novelty of the coaxial design to attract attention and investors. One of the XH-44's great selling points as a home-based commuter aircraft was the absence of a highly dangerous tail rotor.
The first engine run-up inside of Hiller's workshop was so successful that it sucked the skylights from the ceiling. Test flying was a slow and tedious process, because Hiller did not have any prior flight experience, and had to teach himself to fly the XH-44 while test flying it. During this process, the XH-44 was securely tethered, though on the first flight test, made in the driveway of Hiller's family residence, the tether was not adjusted properly and the helicopter tipped over resulting in minor damage. Subsequent testing was completed in the University of California at Berkeley's football stadium. On July 4 1944, Hiller flew the bright yellow craft freely for the first time in the stadium. A public demonstration followed on August 30, 1944 in San Francisco. This event and others like it successfully attracted outside investment, primarily in the form of Henry Kaiser, a wealthy Seattle ship-builder. The infusion of Kaiser's capital allowed Hiller to further refine the XH-44.
The biggest improvement on the Hiller-copter was a redesign of the rotor mast that allowed each two-rotor set to teeter, resulting in smoother handling and improved aerodynamic efficiency. Another change was the incorporation of a new, more powerful engine. By late 1945, Hiller felt the XH-44 testbed had been refined to the level that warranted construction of a new model, the X-2-235, in the hope that this design would lead to an order. No contracts were forthcoming but a refined version, the UH-4, was prepared for production as a commuter aircraft. Unfortunately, the personal aircraft boom that had been forecast for the postwar period did not materialize, and Hiller began to work on a more conventional utilitarian design.
While Hiller was clearly attached to the coaxial configuration, the development of a highly effective stabilization device known as the rotormatic system led to his abandonment of the type. The rotormatic components revolutionized helicopter stability, but the mechanism was adaptable to a coaxial rotor system. Hiller made the decision to adopt the single main rotor with anti-torque tail rotor configuration for his next design the UH-12. This highly successful helicopter was to have the longest production run in history. However, the Hiller Aircraft Company continued to pursue advanced helicopter technology, focusing largely on small lightweight designs such as the foldable YROE rotorcycle (see NASM collection), and the X-18 tilt-wing. The coaxial design has since been abandoned by American manufacturers, but the Russian Kamov design group manufactured a number of the type, beginning at the height of the cold war and continuing through to the present day. These designs proved invaluable as their lack of a tail boom and rotor allowed the relatively large helicopters, used largely for anti-submarine warfare, to be easily stowed on a wide variety of naval vessels.
Rotor Diameter:7.62 m (25 ft)
Fuselage Length:4.06 m (13 ft 4 in)
Height:2.74 m (9 ft)
Weight:Empty, 564 kg (1,244 lb)
Gross, 658 kg (1,450 lb)
Engine:Lycoming, 125 hp
References and Further Reading:
Labermont, Paul. Helicopters and Autogyros of the World. Cranbury, N.J.: A.S. Barnes and Company, Inc., 1970.
Prewitt Aircraft Co. History of the Helicopter vol. 3. Clifton Heights, PA.: Prewitt
Aircraft Co., 1950.
Spencer, Jay P. Vertical Challenge: The Hiller Aircraft Story. Seattle:
University of Washington Press, 1992.
Spencer, Jay P. Whirlybirds: A History of the U.S. Helicopter Pioneers. Seattle:
University of Washington Press, 1998.
R. D. Connor
This object is on display in Vertical Flight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.


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1 Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.
2 But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,
5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
7 Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ's, let him again consider this in himself, that just as he is Christ's, even so we are Christ's.
8 For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the Lord gave us for edification and not for your destruction, I shall not be ashamed—
9 lest I seem to terrify you by letters.
10 "For his letters," they say, "are weighty and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible."
11 Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such we will also be in deed when we are present.
12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
13 We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us—a sphere which especially includes you.
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16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's sphere of accomplishment.
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Cajun Shrimp Stew
This comforting, simple stew is a Cajun dish that many home cooks in Louisiana enjoy. It is easy to make and feeds a bunch.
Cajun Shrimp Stew
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all- purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup minced garlic (about 12 cloves)
- 10 cups Rich Shrimp Stock (see recipe below)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 large baking potatoes (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 pounds small or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion, green part only
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Steamed long- grain white rice, for serving
Rich Shrimp Stock
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp shells and heads
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 14 cups water
- 1 large onion, unpeeled, roughly chopped (the onion peel deepens the color of the stock)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped celery
- 2 small carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 large sprigs fresh parsley
Cajun Shrimp Stew
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat and, when hot, add the flour. Whisk to combine and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until a medium roux is formed (it should look a bit darker than peanut butter), about 10 minutes. (If the roux begins to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and take your time—it is important that the roux not be burned at all or the stew will have a bitter taste.) As soon as the roux is the right color, add the chopped onion and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, little by little, and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Add the bay leaves, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, and 4 teaspoons of the salt and reduce the heat so that the sauce just simmers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the floury taste is gone, 30 to 45 minutes.
Add the potatoes and continue to cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender and the sauce is thick and flavorful, 30 to 40 minutes longer. (Add a bit of water or chicken broth to thin the gravy should the stew get too thick during the cook time. The sauce is meant to be thick and rich but not pasty.)
Toss the shrimp with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir the shrimp, green onion, and parsley into the stew and continue to cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaves. Serve the stew in shallow bowls over hot white rice.
Rich Shrimp Stock
Rinse the shrimp shells and heads in a large colander under cold running water and allow to drain.
In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium- high heat. When hot, add the shrimp shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shells are pink and toasty-fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the water and all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat, skimming any foam that comes to the surface. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook at a slow simmer until the stock is flavorful, 45 to 60 minutes.
Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large heatproof bowl and allow it to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days before using. (The stock may also be placed in airtight containers and frozen for up to several months.)
Yield: about 12 cups
Recipe Details
- Source: Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders
- Dish Type: Entree
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
- Cooking Method: Stewing
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Organization is so cool. It is my happy place. I enjoy creating ease and order with our everyday living.
I have tried nearly everything to organize my spices (yes even those handy spice racks...hated those!) My Mom has custom spice cabinets built into her kitchen.
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I am also short so reaching the TOP SHELF is never an easy task! The top baskets hold our medicine and vitamins. These baskets effortlessly slide on and off my shelves, making things within reach for all the shorties.
I grouped the spices into types depending on their designated uses and put the groups in their own baskets. I added Martha Stewart tags to each basket for a finishing touch.
And...ta da...organization in 3 minutes...It really IS that quick and simple!
Notice the turning tray on the bottom shelf. I have used this for years and it works well to access items that are used often!
Spin, find, and grab...
OKAY, I have one more set of kitchen cabinets to share with you...And just in time for your holiday baking! I put together my own baking Tupperwares when I was 19 years old, in my first home sweet home. And I was ready for an update.
It's what we do.
It's our thing.
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These are my baking shelves before I made them PRETTY!
still one of my favorite cabinets, looking pretty darn cool
but I wanted some changes
Storing your powders in Tupperwares allows them to stay fresher longer, and makes it very simple to level off your measurements.
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You've heard it for years now: Robots are taking over! They're stealing all the jobs! Before you panic, let's focus on what robots can't do.
You've seen the "60 Minutes" specials. You've read The New York Times exposés. "Robots are competing with humans for jobs," they say. "Robots are transforming the workforce," they report.
That's enough to send everyone into a mild panic. Think about the role that computers, software automation, and artificial intelligence have already played in reshaping jobs. On a daily basis, you probably use self-checkouts, ATMs, and customer service chatbots. The examples can go on and on, but the point isn't to scare you.
The truth is, it's difficult to predict the actual impact robots will have on jobs. But one thing that's certain? There are still a number of skills that robots can't take away from humans — and you'll want to highlight these skills on your resume to help you stand out from the bots.
Here are four human skills to include on your resume that automation won't be able to replace:
1. Emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is simply the ability to control and express your emotions, as well as understand and shape the emotions of others. Whether you're communicating with co-workers, customers, or clients, you need some degree of emotional intelligence.
Imagine if your manager didn't possess an ounce of emotional intelligence. They wouldn't be able to effectively communicate with you, wouldn't understand why you might need to work from home one day, and wouldn't be able to help you manage your stress. They just simply wouldn't understand.
Now, there are robots being developed that use artificial intelligence to read social cues and detect emotions, but they can't replace human workers and the complexities of the human condition. Sure, they might be able to register emotions, but that doesn't mean they can build relationships and show empathy like you.
Even if you don't have an off-the-charts EQ, it's still a lot higher than a machine's. As you interact with your co-workers, direct-reports, and management, keep your EQ in mind. Note key examples where it's helped you be better at your job and don't be afraid to mention these in your next job interview or weave empathy into your personal brand.
2. Creative problem solving
Because robots can't tap into and understand human psychology like other humans can, they won't be able to creatively problem-solve like product designers, advertisers, and marketers have to.
Think about it: Say you've created a Facebook ad, but people aren't engaging with it. Will a computer be able to effectively theorize why and pose a solution? They might be able to plug in some formula and adjust the ad, but that doesn't always work. Oftentimes you have to understand your audience — get inside their head.
Creative problem solving can mean a number of things: resolving employee conflict, meeting a client's goals, or even adjusting internal workflow processes.
Take a moment to think of a few times you've had to get creative to solve a problem. Walk through your decision-making process and explore how you came to a solution. Could a machine do that? Probably not. Keep these instances in mind while updating your resume.
3. Management (both technological and human)
Many companies already use software and artificial intelligence programs to manage their employers, products, or services. Implementing these tools allows employees to bypass menial tasks and instead focus on more important work.
So, technically, automation has already started taking over many workplaces — but you still need humans to monitor it. Here's an example: Your company's accountant or bookkeeper probably uses a program to track income and expenses. But what happens when that program crashes? When there's a payment error? Do you bring in another software or automated process? No, you need a human to detect that mistake and use those problem-solving skills to correct it. And when it comes to managing employees, computers and automation simply can't replace humans.
As you continue to advance in your career, keep these managerial needs in mind. Highlight your experience managing both technology and other humans to help show employers your value.
4. Communication
Sure, you've seen robots communicate with each other and even humans. But they still can't totally replace humans — both internally within a company and externally to customers.
Think about those days you work from home or communicate with co-workers exclusively through your company's messaging system. It works just fine, but it's not as effective as face-to-face (or video-to-video) interactions. And that's just internally — what about communicating with your audience outside the company?
When talking about communication skills, it's also important to consider nonverbal communication skills; these are often just as important as your verbal skills.
Simply put: Robots cannot communicate with humans like humans can. Again, as you continue to progress in your career, think about the way you communicate both internally and externally. Make an effort to finesse those soft skills in a variety of situations — and to highlight them on your resume.
Conclusion: Will robots take my job?
To be honest, it's difficult to predict exactly how technology will shape the workforce. Automation has certainly taken over some jobs, but there are certain human skills it simply won't be able to match.
So, what do you have to do? First, don't worry too much. Keep focusing on your job and growing your skills. Second, keep the skills robots can't replace top of mind as you update your resume. Even if you're not looking for a new job right now, keep developing your professional skills so you can show them off when it comes time to job search.
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IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
By Carol Zimmermann
WASHINGTON (CNS) — More than 70 presidents at Catholic colleges and universities have signed a
statement pledging their support for students attending their schools who are legally protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known
as DACA.
The statement, posted Nov. 30 on
the website of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, says it
hopes "the students in our communities who have qualified for DACA are
able to continue their studies without interruption and that many more students
in their situation will be welcome to contribute their talents to our campuses."
President Barack Obama's DACA program protects
young immigrants brought into the United States by their parents as young
children without legal permission. More than 720,000 of these young immigrants have been approved for the program, which protects them
from deportation for two-year periods.
The college leaders' statement also points out that "undocumented
students need assistance in confronting legal and financial uncertainty and in
managing the accompanying anxieties. We pledge to support these students — through
our campus counseling and ministry support, through legal resources from those
campuses with law schools and legal clinics and through whatever other services
we may have at our disposal."
The statement was released three
weeks after the presidential election. During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump
promised to deport those who are in the country without legal permission; build a wall
along the U.S.-Mexico border; and enact a ban on Muslims entering the country
until a system for what he called "extreme vetting" of refugees is in
Trump also made promises during
his campaign to undo what he called Obama's
"overreaching" executive orders, including the president's November 2014 expansion of his 2012 DACA
program to allow more young immigrants people to benefit from its provisions that defer deportations and allow them to have work permits.
"Many of us count among our
students young men and women who are undocumented, their families having fled
violence and instability," the presidents' letter said, adding that these
students have met the DACA criteria.
Signers of the letter represent large schools, like Villanova, which is outside Philadelphia, DePaul
University in Chicago and The Catholic University of America in Washington, and small schools, like Anna Maria College in Paxton,
Massachusetts, and Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and dozens of colleges
in between. They include leaders who have been vocal in their support of students
with DACA status, such as Patricia McGuire, president of Trinity Washington
University, and Jesuit Father Kevin Wildes, president of Loyola University New
Michael Galligan-Stierle, president of the Association of Catholic
Colleges and Universities, and Jesuit Father Michael Sheeran, president of the
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, also signed the statement.
Many of the signers are presidents
of Jesuit colleges and universities who signed a similar Nov. 30 statement issued by the Association
of Jesuit Colleges and Universities that reiterated support for students who are in the
United States without legal documents.
That statement, signed by 28
leaders, said: "We feel spiritually and morally compelled to raise a
collective voice confirming our values and commitments as Americans and
The leaders pledged to continue
working "to protect to the fullest extent of the law undocumented students
on our campuses" and to promote retention of students with DACA status.
Several of the signers of both
statements also signed a Nov. 21 letter with more than 400 college and
university presidents from public and private institutions across the U.S. offering
to meet with U.S. leaders on the issue of immigrant students and urging
business, civic, religious and nonprofit sectors to join them in supporting
DACA and undocumented immigrant students.
The letter from Catholic college
and university presidents stressed that their schools "share a long
history of educating students from a diverse array of socioeconomic,
geographical and ethnic backgrounds, often welcoming those on society's
margins, especially immigrants and underprivileged populations."
It also cited what Pope Francis said
last year at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia when he welcomed
many recent immigrants to the United States, pointing out that many of them
came to the United States "at great personal cost, in the hope of building
a new life."
"Do not be discouraged by whatever hardships you face," the pope told them. "I ask you not
to forget that, like those who came here before you, you bring many gifts to
this nation."
John DeGioia, president of
Georgetown University, who joined the statement with Jesuit college
leaders, also sent a similar-themed message to members of the school community
Nov. 29.
In the letter, he noted that he
has been meeting with students, faculty and staff members from the university
and "many of them have shared with me that they feel vulnerable and unsure
about their futures or the futures of close friends and family."
DeGioia stressed that Georgetown's
school community would continue to support the DACA program and "protect
our undocumented students to the fullest extent of the law."
"I wish to encourage each
of us to recommit ourselves to supporting one another — to working together to
do all that we can to ensure that our community is a place of deep care for
each person, especially those who feel most vulnerable," he wrote.
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This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
Something Red
Want to participate? Grab the logo, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave a link in the comments section!
Can't believe I'm the first to comment! That's what happens when I stay up all night with a sick kid.
Here's my pick:
Here is mine: http://www.thebookette.co.uk/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-almost-true.html
I'm actually waiting on a book in the realism genre. Wonders will never cease. I love WoW.
Your pick sounds good - such a changing time in our history.
My WOW pick is here.
I got married in 1979, so this book sounds like it might tell the story of my life! LOL Great pick!
Your pick sounds really interesting.
My WoW this week is: The Long Song
I've not read anything by Gilmore, but I think it's about time I fix that.
Here's mine for the week:
Jill...This sounds like something I would enjoy. here is my WOW:
Not much into history during any world wars, but if it's to do with the architecture of ancient days than you got me. :)
Mine is here.
Sounds like an interesting read.
Here's mine!
How times have changes, that looks like a great read!
Here's mine: http://hefollowedmehome.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-january-6-2010.html
Here's my WOW pick for this week:
Your pick sounds very nice and interesting to read! :) SO great pick.
I was just hitting my teen years in the late 70's - might be kind of interesting to read about this period as an adult!
Here is my WoW.
That sounds good!
Here's mine:
This looks like a dramatic and interesting book...and now it is on my list.
Here is mine
This books looks like something I might be interested in reading . Here's mine http://shwetasbookjournal.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday.html
I am participating for the first time. It is really fun..
Happy New Year! Click here for our WoW pick!
OOh. That looks quite good!
My pick this week is one that I am really excited about - To Come and Go Like Magic by Katie Pickard Fawcett!
Here's my WoW for the week!
I think I am going to have to add your pick to my TBR list. Sounds very interesting. You can read my WoW -here.
Here is my pick for the week:
I sort of cheated, because my pick was released yesterday. I apologize! It's at The Crowded Leaf. I can't wait to read what everyone picks!
Oooooo this looks like a good one! I've always been fascinated with that time period of the rise and fall of communism.
Here is my pick
My WoW pick for the week:
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Here is mine - Deeply Desperately
Not sure about yours I am not such a huge history fan - but I live near DC and it's always fun reading about that! :)
Sounds very interesting! Hope you have a great week! <a href="http://librarylady64.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday.htmlBooks and Life
That sounds good!
My WoW this week is The Education of Bet by Lauren Baratz-Logsted. Can't wait!
Sounds interesting!
Here's mine!
Let me try my link again...
Books and Life
I love all of your picks!!
Here's mine!
Really interesting time period!! There aren't that many books exploring this era.
Here's mine!!
Mine's here! ;D
My pick this week is Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin
Interesting pick :)
I've chosen a book called 13 To Life.
sounds interesting! here's mine this week:
Here's mine~
Sounds interesting. Just added it in my wishlist. :)
It's my 1st time to join and here's my pick.
That sounds really interesting!
Here's mine: http://valeriekwrites.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-8.html
This is my first WoW! :)
Your pick sounds really interesting!
This is my first "Waiting on Wednesday" post. . . hope that I have done this correctly.
Here's my pick:
Here's mine:
Here is WoW post: http://thehidingspot.blogspot.com/2010/01/waiting-on-wednesday-23.htmly
Nice pick! I just noticed that the logo is new? Should we switch to the new one or is it okay to keep the old one? (you probably changed the logo months ago and I'm just noticing today)
Here's my pick for this week:
That one sounds really cool! Here's mine
Here's mine
Good post..
Your pick sounds great!
Here's mine:
sounds interesting. My waiting was rewarded today by the release of Betrayal of the Blood Lilly by Lauren Willig. But I am sure I will be waiting for another book very soon lol.
First time participant.
Here is mine.
Like the sound of your pick.
Here is mine:
Thanks for looking.
Here's mine...


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Nikon and Hewlett-Packard Collaborate to Develop a High-Resolution Digital Image Reproduction System
September 24, 2008
Nikon Corporation (Michio Kariya, President) and HP (Hewlett-Packard Company, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185 USA; Mark Hurd, CEO and President) have been working together since 2005 to develop high-resolution digital imaging technologies. The result of this collaboration is a new high-resolution digital imaging system for reproducing fine art.
The digital fine art (DFA) market, the field concerned with the capture, preservation and digital reproduction of artwork, has expanded incredibly in recent years with the steady increase in digital image resolution. However, the faithful digitization and printing of artwork demands a clear knowledge of the entire workflow, from capture to image processing and final printing, as well as the necessary technologies.
Nikon and HP are proud to introduce their new system, which offers a total capture-to-print solution. This system optimizes and improves the digital fine art workflow by reducing total production time from hours to minutes. The system is comprised of the Nikon D3 digital-SLR camera for capture, a special edition of ErgoSoft's StudioPrint photo RIP software for image processing, and HP's Designjet Z3200 Photo Printer for printing. This system enables faithful reproduction of originals with optimization of a variety of aspects, including those of the camera and lens used for capture, lighting conditions, white balance, and the paper used for printing. Moreover, this system offers the added benefits of minimal initial cost as purchase of a large-format digital camera is not a requirement, as well as significant improvements in workflow and efficiency.
The result of collaboration between Nikon and HP is a single capture-to-print system that maximizes the capabilities of devices and software for digital reproduction with an unprecedented fidelity to the original and superior workflow and efficiency.
The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.


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What Do You Need to Know About Women's Services Under New Health Care Reform?
August 1 marks the day when a key provision of President Obama's health care reform law goes into effect: private insurance companies now must provide contraception and many women's preventive services for free.
But because insurance in general can be complicated, there are some things you'll need to know.
The law requires new insurance plans to fully cover women's preventive care, including free birth control, yearly wellness visits, breastfeeding counseling and equipment, and screening for gestational diabetes, domestic abuse, HPV, sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
That said, the new requirement doesn't apply to health plans in effect before March of 2010 — and that includes most employer-sponsored plans (the majority of which already cover contraception). But starting now, new health plans must offer the expanded wellness coverage without a co-pay.
If you have insurance, check its annual start date. If, for example, your plan started on July 1 of this year, you may be responsible for co-pays until your new plan begins on July 1 of next year, although some insurance companies have said they will implement the law early. And of course religious institutions that offer health insurance to employees may choose not to offer free birth control.
There are other stipulations, rules and exemptions (Jezebel did a nice job of breaking them down), but overall, the Obama administration estimates that 47 million women will now be able to get preventive services that they couldn't before the new law went into effect.