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Derrick Pierce is someone you should be jealous of. Good looks coupled with an assured intelligence and a genuine enthusiasm, Derrick is that college buddy that scored all the hot chicks but was so cool you couldn't hate him for it. He has had a brilliant career in the one profession every red-blooded american man claims to want to do; adult movies (more affectionately known as porn).
His physique and presence makes him the goto guy for not only super villains but badasses in porn parodies. The characters he's portrayed reads like`a fanboy fantasy league lineup; Lex Luthor, The Mandarin, Bane, Pai Mei, John McClane, and most recently Deadpool. But Mr. Pierce is a bit more than a proxy for super villain slashfic fantasy; he's an experienced MMA fighter, personal trainer, dance and fight choreographer, author, director, producer, and inventor. At the risk of sounding trite he is kind of a renaissance man.
Oh and Derrick Pierce loves Deadpool!
I had the pleasure of talking with Derrick by phone about his career, his rep as a "bad boy" and what the future looks like. I was a bit surprised by what I found out.
Michael Colbert: First off I discovered you were from Springfield, Ma. A Berkshire boy like myself. You ever go back?
Derrick Pierce: It's been over ten years since I've been back. There is a lot to keep me here.
MC: You're not missing much except maybe the change of seasons.
DP: Yeah. I always found it interesting that where we lived was considered a fall tourist destination.
MC: You've been Lex Luthor, Bane, The Mandarin, even Pai Mei and we'll cover some in detail but, with the exception of Bane seems to run opposite of what defines those characters. What do you think you bring that gets you these characters?
DP: Well the physique isn't as telling when the clothes are on. When the clothes come off is when expectations get thrown around a bit.
MC: Being porn, though, the clothes do come off. I never really pictured Luthor rockin a lot of ink.
DP: By that time, if I've done my job, people have accepted me as the character. So they accept that too.
MC: Indeed, regardless of the tats, you were a great Lex Luthor. It's because you nailed the cold intelligence that defines the character.
DP: Thanks. The thing about Luthor is he's not that complicated of a character; he plays it cool, mostly. Sure, he's a sociopath, but he's this voice of… evil reason. Lex makes sense, he's calculating and ruthless but that makes a certain type of sense. Even in his hate for Superman he justifies it in a sensible way. He realizes that he's never gonna outdo Superman in sheer force so he's got to out think him. That's cool.
MC: Was it fun playing him?
DP: Yes! Playing the bad guy is always more fun. Bad guys don't give a shit about anything but themselves. It's fun, as an actor, to drop those restraints.
MC: How about The Mandarin? I hear you got into the look to sell it to Axel.
DP: Axel wanted me to play The Mandarin so I did some research, read a bunch of comics with him in it and my first response was "… ummm you know this guy is asian, and I'm not, right?" Axel wasn't so bothered by that but I was a little unsure. As things went on I started to dig the kungfu master aspect and his imposing presence. He was an extreme guy. Plus I really loved the Ming the Merciless influence on the character; the look and badass attitude.
At the same time Axel was considering dropping The Mandarin as the big bad, making it the Sandman or someone else. By then I wanted to do it so I had a makeup friend give me an asian look, very Ming approach in look and it blew Axel away!
MC: How do you generally approach a character? I'm sure there is a physical approach but you can't do method for someone like Deadpool.
DP: For the comic characters I read a lot of the comics the character is in. I'll get the attitude and where the character is coming from, what makes him tick.
MC: Well, that makes sense. Who do you enjoy reading the most?
DP: Deadpool! No contest. (Derrick played Deadpool in Wolverine XXX An Axel Braun Parody)
MC: Why's that?
DP: A lot of reasons. Deadpool has no shame for starters; it goes back to that id ruled thing with the villains. But with a funny angle. He's a lowest common denominator and knows it. He doesn't consider himself a good guy, he's a mercenary.
MC: It's just his goals tend to align more with the good guys than the bad guys.
DP: Yeah. Plus he'll make some wisecrack, shoot somebody then say to the girl "can I touch your boobs?"
MC: Like he's the ultimate fourteen-year-old boy.
DP: Exactly! Just a fun character to play and a fun character to read and watch.
MC: Naturally you're excited about the movie.
DP: I think Deadpool will be one of the most successful superhero movies ever. Ryan Reynolds was just born to play that character!
MC: I had a question about what character you'd like to play, I think you already played him.
DP: Yeah and I want to do a full-on Deadpool XXX parody. Preferably with Axel. I've been telling him that it's bound to happen and he should be the one directing.
MC: Frankly I'm stunned it isn't in the works. (there was a… version, a weak version, by director Ralph Long but an Axel Braun version with production value and Derrick as the Merc with a Mouth would no doubt be the definitive version. See my review of the sub-par Deadpool XXX HERE)
DP: That should change after this weekend. If Axel doesn't, someone will… but he and (writing partner) Bryn Pryor should be the ones. I'm dying to do it.
MC: Axel has stepped away from the Superhero parodies, though.
DP: Not entirely; we're doing a Supergirl one, I'm playing Luthor again.
MC: That's great, I was thinking that superhero porn parodies were running out of steam.
DP: I don't think that'll happen until mainstream starts losing interest and that doesn't look like it'll happen any time soon.
MC: Do you collect anything geeky?
DP: Deadpool. Big surprise, right? I got a lot of stuff from toys to posters and other things. I just ordered the movie poster today.
MC: Have you seen the Mr. potato head Deadpool?
DP: Yep. Got it.
MC: Is there a different project, aside from Deadpool that you'd love to do?
DP: It'd be cool to do a Thundercats parody. I couldn't get enough of that show as a kid.
MC: Um, mind blown. Who do you think has better sex, Superheroes or Super villains?
DP: Super villains because they do what they want and probably have fewer hangups.
MC: What's in the future for you? I hear you're phasing out the performing?
DP: I'm definitely not retiring, though I'm 42 now and at some point I want to leave while I'm still on top. I can say that I have a lot of projects happening beyond just performing. For instance, I've invented a few things for the automotive industry. They're patented and in the consideration stage.
MC: Whoa, you've invented some stuff?
DP: Yeah, I'm totally into cars, working on them, the mechanical side, how they work, since I was a kid. I came up with a few ideas and put them together. I've also been in a motorcycle club for around fifteen years.
MC: Cool. What else?
DP: I'd like to break into mainstream acting.
MC: I can see that. Wouldn't it be cool to play a recurring villain in like Arrow or something.
DP: Would love that! I've also got a book coming out. It's sorta a self help book.
MC: I always hear "Bad Boy" connected to you. You may have that look but it doesn't seem a correct descriptive.
DP: Well, I've had my share of times. As far as the look; the very first time I went on set (Derrick Pierce was dating a performer before he got into the business) everyone thought I was a drug dealer. But I don't think of myself as a bad boy or try to cultivate that image anymore.
MC: What surprises people about you first time they meet?
DP: I've been told it is how funny I am. Until you meet me in person you really never see the comedic side.
MC: I can grokk that. When you played Deadpool did you improv lines?
DP: It was mostly scripted but tried some improv stuff. Some of it worked. That is something else I'd like to try sometime soon; Standup.
MC: Well, I wouldn't be surprised if you were a success. How did you get so… well rounded?
DP: I try to have positive relationships with people from all areas of life. There is always something I can learn from someone else. So I try to find as varied people as possible.
There were other bits we covered in our conversation but kinda threw off the flow so here are some highlights:
Derrick did the fight coordination for him and Kleio Valentien for the Ronda Arouseme title: "Kleio is very athletic, really got into it and we have great chemistry so that was evident too."
Performing with BBW Kelly Shibari: "She was great! All the BBW I've performed with have a great attitude aside from being sexy. Some average girls I've done scenes with just have shitty attitudes and it kills the sexiness."
On his award-winning role as Mike in the Magic Mike Parody: "I helped choreograph the dance sequences. It was a collaborative. Directors know that I have that skill so I find myself doing double duty a lot.
Derrick Pierce is a personal trainer too and he is opening his own training location here in LA soon.


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The Most Controversial Books in Public Schools
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It may seem strange that timeless literary classics could face such harsh condemnation and backlash. Books are often censored in public schools due to objectionable content, such as explicit language, or religious or political opinions. Actions taken towards ban certain books have sparked nationwide controversy. Some argue that these books can have a profound influence on how students view the world and should not be prohibited in classrooms. Here is a list of books that have been silenced in American schools.
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1850
This novel has been banned for its sympathies towards adultery. In 1852, the book's content caused an outrage with most critics, who considered the work to be sinful. Over a century later, communities still ban the novel. Many schools continue to partake in this ban, as parents have grown concerned with its obsecenity.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, 1951
Despite its classic literary merit, this novel has been challenged numerous times by schools across the nation. The book's extensive use of vulgar language is the main reason for its censorship. However, other qualities of the novel have also stirred opposition. In 1987, it was banned in a North Dakota high school for sexual references. In 1992, it was banned in a Illinois high school for a character that struggles with alcohol abuse. In 1985, a Florida high school banned the book because it was simply "unacceptable."
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, 1960
Some school board officials argue that this novel's use of strong language and racially discriminatory references make it difficult for students to read. Despite being a Pulitzer-prize winning book, it has been deemed a profane and racist work by some critics. In 1966, the school board of Hanover County, Virginia banned the book, labeling it as "immoral literature" for its plot centered on rape.
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, 1961
The school board in Strongsville, Ohio banned the novel in 1972 for its explicit language, completely removing it from all of its libraries. The conflict eventually led to a district court ruling Minarcini v. Strongville in 1976, where the ban was lifted.
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, 1989
The novel faced opposition in the early 2000s because parents and schools believed that the work was written for a more mature audience. In 2005, the book was challenged at a high school in Merton, Wisconsin by a parent who was concerned because the book contains "sexually explicit and inappropriate material."
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Imagery and Objectivity
By altering the physical make of these photographs, I intend to accentuate what they already are. By burning the physical objects I call attention to what they are composed of; chemicals on paper. Too often people forget how different a photograph of something is from the physical subject of the image. Yes, photography calls to back reality in a unique way, but a photograph will always be an independent object. Wire visually extends the images that lie on the paper into the world they exist in. There is no specific front or back to each piece as the work is about the physicality and context of "the object."
Imagery and Objectivity (Side I)
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Valve is hard at work on a pretty large update for its PC gaming platform, Steam. The update will address a wide range of areas, most importantly of which is improved download rates. In a statement, Valve had the following to say:
"The maximum aggregate bandwidth of the system will be greater than the current system; this will help us satisfy spikes in demand when there's a big release. "We will also be able to send content from more places, to better serve people all around the globe. All the content on the new system is sent via HTTP; this is more firewall-friendly than the current system, and will automatically take advantage of web-caching proxies installed at ISPs."
One of the coolest new features is that Steam will now be able to download updates for games WHILE you are playing, and install them once you exit. There will also be a host of other new features being added as well helping make everything work even better, including the ability to prioritize the order of your downloads.
It is great to see a company like Valve continually updating its premiere gaming platform. Hopefully everything works as well as it has the chance to! The only thing on my wishlist is the ability to download games WHILE playing another game. Oh well, maybe we will get that feature soon! Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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When we are in a relationship, we tend to give nicknames or pet names to our loved ones. Often times these are the most common terms of endearment but wouldn't it be nice if you there are other cute name to call her? Of course there is!
All you have to do is to read this article as we have listed all the possible cute names that we can find for you. Here's why you should consider using them in the first place.
Girls like it when their boyfriends have a specific (and exclusive) name for them. It makes them feel loved and special. However, if you are to pick a cutesy nickname for your girlfriend, make sure that it does not offend her or that it doesn't have any inside joke along with it (unless your girlfriend can understand the joke and is cool with it).
Make sure also that the name you choose is sweet and is appropriate to call your girlfriend. In this article, we have listed some of the best cute names that you can call your girlfriend; here are a few to take note of:
Cute Names to Call Your Girlfriend
- Doll Face, Baby Girl, Baby Doll, Dolly – this is good if your girlfriend who is as cute as a doll or if you think she looks like a doll.
- Sugar, Sweety, Honey, Honey Pie – this nickname is great if you have a really nice and sweet girlfriend.
- Princess, my Queen – if you are someone who likes to spoil your girl like a princess or queen then this is rather appropriate.
- Sweetie, Babe, Baby, Sweetheart, Love, Lovely – if you are an old-fashioned guy who likes old-fashioned nicknames then these can be your best bet.
- My Angel, Angel – if you really want to make her feel special and important then these are great to use.
- Gorgeous, Beautiful or Pretty Lady – are as classic as they can be but is also as effective in swooning your lady.
- Honey Bunny, Baby Bunny, Bunny – are amongst the cutest, overused and yet still one of the sweetest names you can call your girl.
- Girl of my Dreams, Dreamboat – if you think that she's your dream turned into a reality.
- My Lucky Charm – If you feel blessed and lucky to have her as your girlfriend.
- Treasure, Precious, Goldy (for pot of gold) – if you think that your girl is your treasure here on earth then go ahead and spoil her with this nickname.
- Sunshine – if she lightens up your days and fills it with warmth and happiness then sunshine is the best to call her then.
- Wifey – if you are engaged then this is a great nickname to give.
- Hot Legs, Hot Lips – if you think she wins in both body parts then go ahead.
- Sweet Lips – if her kisses are as sweet as sugar then this fits her just right.
- Hot Momma – if your girlfriend is a hottie and you find her that irresistible then this nickname wins.
- Kitten, Kitty – if she likes to play or is playful like a cat then yes.
- Pumpkin, Peaches, Peach – if she is that adorable.
- Baby bear, bear – if you have a cuddly girlfriend, this may be a cute name to pick.
- Babe Boo, Boo bear, Honey Boo – if your girlfriend is very affectionate and sweet.
- Love – if you really love her and if it's true and real love then this one is an easy.
You can also try these classics:
- Darling – for those who want to keep it classy, calling your girlfriend darling. Besides, doesn't this remind of you those old-fashioned couples sipping tea? Or perhaps those old black and white movies where couples would call each other darling? Sweet, right!
- Love of My Life – this is perfect for couples who are in love with each other. Make sure that when you call your girlfriend this one, you are certain that she is in love with you too, I mean, anything could happen, right?
- Beloved – for a girl that is very dear to you and close to your heart, this could be a cute nickname to call her.
So there you go, these are the list of some of the cute names to call your girlfriend. If these nicknames don't make her feel special and loved then I don't know what will.
Go ahead and pick the ones that best suit her, make sure that you tell her why you chose that name. Trust me she it will definitely put a smile on her face!


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El precio de la vivienda subirá en Madrid el 4% en compraventa y el 7% en alquiler
• The strong residential property demand extends to all districts of the capital and strengthens as the main engine of the real estate market in 2017
• Engel & Völkers predicts a big wave of new-build developments in peripheral areas as well as property renovations in the centre
• Recoletos, Almagro, El Viso, Jerónimos and Justicia are the most expensive neighbourhoods in Madrid, with average prices exceeding 5,000 euros / sqm
The improvement of the economy, the normalisation of prices and the interest from investors due to low mortgage rates and deposit payments have drawn a positive scenario for the real estate industry in the recent years. In 2017, despite the expected economic slowdown, the market will continue to grow as it's supported by the strong residential property demand.
This is one of the conclusions from the Market Report Madrid 2017, prepared by the German firm, Engel & Völkers, which predicts a wave of new-build developments during this year following the rebound that was experienced in 2016. This trend will take into account the large new developments in surrounding areas as well as renovations in the centre of the capital.


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Grooming today is as important to men as to women. The increasing number of unisex and men beauty salons in the city has further added to the consciousness quotient. When it comes to hairstyles, particularly, men have emerged as a new and confident breed, ready to experiment with the most trendy and cool styles. Here is a look at the latest trends in men hairdos prevalent in the city.
Funky Look
This one is the most in demand, and as the name suggests is a hot favourite among the young guys.
According to Naresh Rathore, hairstylist at Naturals, a well-known salon and spa in the city, funky hairstyles can be of different types and can be adopted for both long and short hair. However, the most common is where a spike look is given in the crown area and fringes on both the sides. Muna Thakur of Toppers, an exclusive men salon in the city, agrees. He feels many youngsters also opt for the asymmetrical and messy look though he points out that a lot of it depends on the face cut.
Korean Cut
Although the Korean cut again can be of different styles including the bob look, the most common and in fashion is the spiky Korean cut. Says Naresh, in such kind of a hairstyle, the cut for both the sides is medium short, while the spike look is carried over from front to back with the haircut ending in a V-shape at the bottom. This again, is a look, which mostly the young blood likes to sport.
Razor Sharp
A popular style among both men and women, razor cut is in demand for a long time now. Says Kunu Barik of Hairline, one of the oldest salons for men in the city, a proper razor cut means a lot of unlevelled hair which ends up giving a bouncy look as unlike regular clippers that just cut the hair off bluntly, a razor leaves the ends of the hair angled. This is another style that looks good in both long and short hair.
Professional Style
This is the most common hairstyle, particularly for all office-goers and middle-aged men. Says Naresh, office goers like to keep it simple. This kind of cut looks best in medium hair. In such a style, the sides are kept medium short, while the back also has medium hair length. However, the front has to have longer hair so that it can fall in a way to give a sophisticated look, he adds. "Many of these office goers actually do not experiment much with their hairdo and simply ask for a trim," points out Muna.
Long n Cool
Although not too much in demand, this style hasn't faded away either, particularly due to the influence of Bollywood. Although started by Sanjay Dutt, a lot of superstars including Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Hritik Roshan and even Shah Rukh Khan have had long hair in the recent times. Says Naresh, "for long hair, the best thing to do is a U-cut trimming followed by step cut with a lot of fringes and yes flicks in the front."


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Small-Pot Poker by Gavin Smith
You'll be seeing a lot of me on next year's World Poker Tour broadcasts. So far in the 2005-2006 schedule, I've made three final tables. I won the Mirage event, finished third at the Bellagio and fourth in Tunica. When you see a broadcast that features my play, you may be left scratching your head, asking, "Why the heck is that guy playing those cards?"
There's no question that I do play an unconventional game. But, there is a method to my madness.
I play a style that's usually referred to as "small-pot poker." Using this approach, I'm looking to pick up a lot of small pots by applying a constant level of pressure to my opponents. Pre-flop, I raise frequently, especially in position. My raises are small, usually around two-and-a-half times the big blind, as opposed to the customary three or four times the big blind. I'll raise with a huge variety of hands – everything from big pocket pairs to "junk" hands, like 6d-4d, or 5c-8c.
Usually, I'll miss the flop when I raise with junk. In fact, two-thirds of the time, I won't make as much as a pair. But here's the thing: If someone called my pre-flop raise, he's also going to miss the flop most of the time. When we both miss, I have a distinct advantage. As the pre-flop aggressor, I have control of the hand. Most of the time (as much as 90 percent of the time), I'll follow up my pre-flop aggression by betting roughly half to two-thirds of the pot on the flop. A good percentage of the time, this bet will be enough to take down the small pot.
Let me give you an example. Imagine that you're playing in the big blind and you hold Ks-Qs. I raise in late position to two-and-a-half. K-Q suited is a pretty decent hand against someone like me, who has been raising constantly. Still, it's not necessarily a hand you want to risk your whole tournament on. So you call.
When you opt to just call, I put you in a position where you really need to hit the flop. If the flop is all rags, you need to be worried that I made two-pair with 4-7. Or, if there's an Ace on the flop, you need to be concerned, since I could be holding a real hand. Most of the time, you'll end up surrendering the hand to my bet on the flop.
If you do hit a hand – say the flop comes K-Q-4 – that's fine. With my playing style, I'm accustomed to getting check-raised a lot. But that's okay, too. I didn't risk a whole lot with my bets, so I can just surrender the hand and look for better spots down the line.
There are a couple of other advantages that come with playing this style. One is that no one ever puts me on a big hand pre-flop. So, when I do pick up pocket Aces or Kings, my hand is well disguised. My opponents are willing to call with marginal hands (like the aforementioned K-Q) and maybe get themselves in a lot of trouble. If someone does flop top pair when I hold an overpair, it's likely I'm going to get a big portion of his stack.
The other great benefit comes when I hold junk and hit the flop hard. When I raise with 5-7 and flop a straight, an opponent holding pocket Jacks is going to be in a lot of trouble.
Some of the best tournament players around – Daniel Negreanu, Gus Hansen and Phil Hellmuth among them – employ some version of the small pot approach. Is it the right method for you? That's something you'll have to find out for yourself.
I do, however, caution beginners from trying this style as it requires a lot of difficult decisions (what do you do with top-pair bad-kicker on an 8-high flop, for example). These are answers that sometimes come easier to more experienced players who have developed a feel for the game.
Still, you can give small-pot poker a shot. Register for a low buy-in tournament online and mix up your game. If the tournament doesn't go so well, you'll only be out a small buy-in.


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Haunted Mansion Themes For Halloween Decor
There are so many activities that happen on Halloween. From home decoration to costume selection to trick-or-treating. Adults may engage in all of these, but home decoration is what they seem to enjoy the most. Throughout the year many juggle different themes for their decoration but more often than not they settle for a haunted mansion theme. This is because it offers has robust options that enable you to have the same theme yearly and still have your home look different.
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theme for Halloween decor is very popular. One of the principal reasons is that it is very flexible as a theme. If you look at templates from Halloween decor magazines, you can see that a haunted mansion theme has many options that will enable your home to look different even if you pick it as a theme every year. You can choose to use cobwebs and ghosts one year then use bats, scare-crows and lighting the next year. The vast array of options makes this possible.
It also enables you to channel your creativity. It is not limiting; you can use your imagination and think of what would make your home very scary as
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. Since creativity varies from person to person, your home will be different from your neighbor's despite the use of similar decors that are common on this particular theme.
Having this as a theme for decor during Halloween is relatively cheap because most of the materials used can be reused year after year out. The items used for decor like ghosts, cobwebs, scarecrows and ghost soundtrack to name but a few are all non-perishable materials there saving you the cost of replacing them every year. In fact, some have been able to use the same items for almost ten years. If you would like to save money, then a haunted mansion theme would be the best option. You can also learn more tips on where to find the scariest haunted houses by checking out the post at
It can also be a way for you to have fun and bond with friends and family. This is because in some haunted mansions you may need real life scaring by real people to achieve the desired effect. They may pose as a ghost or a scarecrow or make scary ghost sounds, whatever they are doing they get to share with you the joy of seeing the horror written on someone's face when they fall for your trick.
If ever you find yourself at a crossroad on whether you should decorate using a haunted mansion theme, go ahead because there is so much to gain from doing so.


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Does Berkeley College provide swatch kits?
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Joshua Gilliland, attorney blogger for www.bowtielaw.com and www.thelegalgeeks.com, discusses Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 26(a), timing for the meet and confer under Rule 26(f), the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference and exclusion for non-disclosure under Rule 37(c)(1). (No part of this video should be considered legal advice).
Josh Gilliland is a California attorney who focuses his practice on eDiscovery. Josh is the co-creator of The Legal Geeks, which has made the ABA Journal Top Blawg 100 Blawg from 2013 to 2016, the Web 100 from 2017 to 2018, and was nominated for Best Podcast for the 2015 Geekie Awards. Josh has presented at legal conferences and comic book conventions across the United States. He also ties a mean bow tie.


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Our Progressive Vision: Our nation was founded and built upon the self-evident truth that all men and women are created equal. That ideal calls us to defend liberty and justice for all people, with no exceptions. In the 21st century, three policies are of foremost importance: (1) outlaw discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity; (2) guarantee fundamental fairness for immigrants, whether or not they are authorized; and (3) protect the personal privacy of individual Americans from intrusion by governments or businesses, including the collection, use and sale of data without individuals' active consent.
Forbid discrimination
It has been more than half a century since the civil rights movement, aided by the Warren Supreme Court, started a revolution against discrimination. That cause endures. Women and people of color continue to be underrepresented in government and other places of power, so some jurisdictions consider affirmative action while others promote more aggressive enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, especially in claims for fair and equal pay. Most states currently do not protect LGBT people from employment or housing discrimination, and there are many ongoing efforts to correct that. States must beat back efforts to legalize discrimination, like efforts to target Muslim Americans and laws which invite businesses to discriminate against gay and lesbian Americans.
Fairness for immigrants
More than 40 million American residents are foreign-born. About three-fourths of these are authorized residents, and yet, whether authorized or not, they often face discrimination. Millions more Americans were born in the U.S. but face discrimination because they look foreign. Progressive states and cities are responding by limiting government inquiries into immigration status, refusing some federal immigration detainer requests, authorizing driver's licenses regardless of immigration status, making government ID cards available to all, and providing information about government requirements, programs and services in various languages.
Protect privacy
Technology is advancing at a phenomenal rate, and it is causing new problems for individuals who want to protect their privacy. Businesses are creating and often selling data profiles about millions of Americans—including where we go on the Internet, what we buy, what we're interested in, and even where we physically are or have been. Progressives are starting to push back by requiring warrants for law enforcement to access the most sensitive of this data and limiting how long some data can be kept by police. In some cases, governments are limiting the collection, sale or use of certain data, especially information about children.
Racial profiling
Thirty-two million Americans have been the victims of racial profiling, according to an Amnesty International report. Racial profiling and racially motivated policing result in a breakdown of communication between police and the public, undermining law enforcement's ability to ensure public safety. Cities, counties and states can combat these practices by prohibiting the selection of individuals for interrogations, searches and frisks based on race or other factors. Law enforcement should be required to train officers to recognize the difference between good policing and misguided stereotyping.
LGBT fairness
Over one-third of lesbian and gay people have experienced workplace discrimination and about one-sixth have lost a job because of their sexual orientation. Sadly, over half of states and most cities do not ban discrimination against LGBT individuals. The LGBT Fairness Act prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, education, credit and housing.
'Don't ask' immigration status
When immigrants believe that state or local law enforcement agents are involved in the enforcement of federal immigration law, immigrants—fearing harassment or deportation—simply decline to report crimes or suspicious activity. The result is twofold: criminals see immigrants as easy prey, and offenders who could have been caught, remain on the streets, putting everyone at risk of becoming the next victim. Assigning the role of immigration law enforcer to local police both overburdens law enforcement and increases the risk of racial profiling. And local police usually lack the training needed to enforce our nation's complex web of immigration laws. States and localities should adopt policies prohibiting government inquiry into immigration status unless otherwise required by superseding law.
Limits on license plate databases
All over the nation, police agencies are using license plate readers that tell them exactly which vehicle was at a certain location at a certain date and time. Several states have enacted a version of the License Plate Privacy Act to limit the amount of time government agencies can hold on to those records.
People who have undergone transitional surgeries often run into trouble when trying to get legal documents like marriage licenses or driver's licenses. States are enacting legislation to allow a transgender person to obtain an amended birth certificate reflecting a change in both sexual designation and name.


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There is a Facebook group that's planning to go on the 14th of Nov, a Saturday, at 7.30. Their aim is to fill up the whole theater (and they might just do it). Anyway, long story short, the person in charge of it is a friend of mine, and he will be able to get us tickets for the movie. Each ticket cost $10 and you can mingle with a huge crowd of like-minded people. You might even see a few "famous" or familiar faces among the local blogging scene or otaku crowd.
The other option is to not join them, but instead have our own outing the following day, on the 15th, a Sunday. Timing for this is unconfirmed (because I didn't check it out yet) and so are the prices.
If you would like to join me to watch the Eva 2.0, just post in the thread or email me at alvinchua383[AT]msn[dot]com. Also, please tell me by Monday, the 9th of Nov, because I have to get back to that friend of mine. Many thanks.
Going (14th Nov):
1) Stifler
Going (15th Nov) 5.10 pm Time slot.
1) mazatsushi
2) Gestaltgeek
3) Myself
4) Kamikaizer
5) No one else?
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URGENT - VOTING IN EU PARLIAMENT 5th of MAY 2009
Don't let the EU parliament lock up the Internet! There will be no way back!
Act now! Ιnternet access is not conditional
Everyone who owns a website has an interest in defending the free use of Internet... so has everyone who uses Google or Skype... everyone who expresses their opinions freely, does research of any kind, whether for personal health problems or academic study ... everyone who shops online...who dates online...socialises online... listens to music...watches video...Millions of Europeans now depend on the Internet, directly or indirectly, for their livelihood. Taking it away, chopping it up,'restricting it', 'limiting it' and placing conditions on our use of it, will have a direct impact on people's earnings. And in the current financial climate, that can't be good.
The internet as we know it is at risk because of proposed new EU rules going through end of April. Under the proposed new rules, broadband providers will be legally able to limit the number of websites you can look at, and to tell you whether or not you are allowed to use particular services. It will be dressed up as new consumer options' which people can choose from. People will be offered TV-like packages - with a limited number of options for you to access.
It means that the Internet will be packaged up and your ability to access and to put up content could be severely restricted. It will create boxes of Internet accessibility, which don't fit with the way we use it today. This is because internet is now permitting exchanges between persons which cannot be controlled or "facilitated" by any middlemen (the state or a corporation) and this possibility improves the citizen's life but force the industry to lose power and control. that's why they are pushing governments to act those changes. The excuse is to control the flow of music, films and entertainment content against the alleged piracy by downloading for free, using P2P file-sharing. However, the real victims of this plan will be all Internet users and the democratic and independent access to information, culture goods.
Think about how you use the Internet! What would it mean to you if free access to the Internet was taken away?
These days, the Internet is about life and freedom. It's about shopping, booking theatre tickets ... holidays, learning, job-seeking, banking, and trade. It's also about the fun things - dating, chatting, invitations, music, entertainment, joking and even a Second Life.
It is a tool to express ourselves, to collaborate, innovate, share, stimulate new business ideas, reach new markets - thrive without middlemen..
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LeBron James committed to a lifetime deal with Nike last December, but it's been unclear how much the partnership is worth… until now.
The NBA star's business partner Maverick Carter recently offered some clarity about the Nike Deal, telling GQ it's actually worth the billion dollars that Kanye West rapped about on "Facts."
He doesn't actually, verbally, confirm the number, he responds to the question by smiling and pointing upwards, indicating that James' lifetime Nike deal is worth even more than anyone could've imagined.
"It's a fantastic deal. Nike feels great about the deal. That's the most important thing," Carter said. "It's the largest deal in the history of the company. Their hope is he makes even more. And our hope is that, too, obviously."
Elsewhere in the interview, Carter talks about LeBron's one-year NBA contracts and other endeavors. Read it here.


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Junior Carnival 2 Final Information/
Please find final information for the Junior Carnival 2 being held this Sunday at Port Elliot.
Please find attached:
· Junior Carnival 2 Final Information
· Site Map
· Updated Junior Carnival 2 Program
· Heat allocation ( Under 9, Under 10, Under 11, Under 12, Under 13 & R&R)
The Marshalling will be at a central location on the day. The Central marshalling tent will be marshalling for all areas. Marshalling will close 30minutes prior to each event. AGMs will need to sign off at the tent that all marshalling is correct, or that they have made changes. If you have any issues with the attached heats you will be able to change them at the central tent on the day (this includes if a participant was omitted).
Also please note that Port Elliot SLSC will be hosting the Shipwrecks & Sunset Twilight Markets this Saturday December 17th from 4:00pm – 8pm. The markets will be located on the Commodore Reserve next to the Caravan Park. Please visit and support.


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Hi all,
I wanted to help clarify the purpose of this forum, General Discussions, Video . This forum was set out for General video discussions, such as editing tips, tricks, equipment used, etc.., and not questions concerning specific programs.
If you have a problem or questions regarding Ulead's Video Editing Programs, such as Media Studio Pro, VideoStudio, Cool 3D, they should be posted in the forums provided for them. Doing so will result in quicker responses by the many experienced members of those respective programs.
Program specific questions posted in this forum will be moved to the proper forum, so that they may be responded to. It will also be easier for other members to locate and benefit from them.
Links to the Video Editing Program Forums:
Inappropriate Use of the Forums
Also per the Forum Rules, found here: http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?t=5758, there is absolutely NO SPAMMING allowed. This includes advertising products to sell, or linking to websites to sell your items. Such posts will be removed immediately, and the poster reported to Admin for further action.
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TheNewDeal2013.com is a progressive political group with 3 objectives. 1. An alternative U.S.budget. 2. To expose G.O.P. leaders 3. Make $.
- Stage Not Set
- Industry Media and Entertainment
- Location San Diego, CA, USA
- Currency USD
Company Summary
TheNewDeal2013 is a company that has a simple plan that will include a new budget/taxes that will create 25 m. new jobs, pay off our debt. See www.TheNewDeal2013.com web site. In addition we will expose the G.O.P. leadership that includes an animated video titled "A Conversation with Jesus". Guests will include supporters of Donald Trump, Christian Right. Tony Perkins. Income from ad sales, donations and our promotional products.
Taylor David SmithPresident
Media. Taylor has put together a team of professionals in every facet of this business. This includes web designer, social, direct mail, t.v. radio, writer.


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News : It's Tiki Time
Tuesday update June 8th. Upon logging in you see this: Scroll down to see the New Tiki items, the Groovy cow, and new collection set under the crafting cottage screen shots. Crafting Cottages coming soon! With only this much info, I suggest you Choose one now based on whic ...more


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2motelsrates.com is a great place to find hotels in Wallingford, CT! You will be able to find all the information you need while traveling to Wallingford. Below is a list of all the hotels in Wallingford, Connecticut. You will find information on the hotel such as the address, star rating and nightly rates. When you find the hotel you are searching for, simply click to get more information and check rates.
Courtyard By Marriott Wallingford
600 Northrop Road
Wallingford, Connecticut 06492
Nightly Rates: ( 104.00 - 154.00 )
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Business, pleasure, having a meeting? We have it all for you and at the right price. Our guest rooms feature a comfortable sitting area, two-phones with data ports, large wor...view more details about Courtyard By Marriott Wallingford
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Transfer tables to and from MS SQL Server and Paradox databases. Export & Convert Software 7.0. Importing and exporting can be done without SQL knowledge. This program is designed for Paradox 5 databases. Higher versions of Paradox databases can be saved as 5 and used with this program.
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Lauvely Space Princess
The Space Princess is very special, instead of a crown she wears an amazing cape. She is very funny and enjoys making new friends. No matter where she is in the Universe, when the night falls she is able to recognize each and every one of the constellations.
The Space Princess is knitted from soft 100% lambswool and hand-embroidered. She is a very special and beautiful young lady, one of the newest addition to the Lauvely friends.
Dimensions: 37 cm diameter (approx.)
Material: 100% lambswool, filled with non-toxic 100% polyester stuffing
Care: Hand wash in cold water, after washing lay flat and allow to dry naturally
Note: All Lauvely products are embroidered and handmade so the finishing may be a little different from the picture. That is what makes them so unique and special! Colors may also slightly differ from the screen picture. Handmade in Spain.


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Two injured in Homers Gap fire
Two people suffered minor injuries after flames broke out at a home on Homers Gap Road early Wednesday.
It happened about 4 a.m., and when Logan Township firefighters arrived, they found 30 percent of the single-story house at 2660 Homers Gap already ablaze.
"When they got to the scene, there was fire through the roof of the center portion of the house," said Logan Township United Fire Department Chief Travis Lunglhofer.
Lunglhofer said two people — an 18-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy — escaped after they were alerted to the fire by smoke detectors. They ran to a neighbor's home, and 911 was called.
Both suffered minor injuries while getting out of the burning home and were treated and released from UPMC Altoona, Lunglhofer said.
Firefighters from Logan Township, Pinecroft and Bellwood responded and tanker trucks from Allegheny Township and Sinking Valley fire departments were called in, although Lunglhofer noted they were called in as backup since water was readily available from the nearby reservoir and an adjacent creek.
The fire was put out in about 15 minutes with firefighters remaining on scene until about 9:30 a.m., and state police fire marshals worked to determine a cause of the blaze.
The home is a total loss.
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Diamonds are among the most expensive and valuable minerals found on earth. They are very hard and need high amounts of energy to burn. Being expensive, they need to be kept safe because its shiny color may erode with time. Very little touch by oil or dust may make it dirty and thus reduce its quality.
There are some ways which can be used to keep the diamonds shiny for a longer period.
How to Keep Diamonds Shiny
Avoid having your diamond in places where it can get dirty – As we have already said, diamonds can get dirty when it comes into contact with oil or other cosmetics. In the case where you're applying oil, eating, swimming, taking a bath or doing some other activities that might make the diamond dull, you're advised to remove the diamond first and have it one after the activities.
After a very long time of use, diamonds might get dull and thus the user might be tempted to clean them.
So, what does one have to do to gain back the shiny look of original diamond?
1.Scratching the diamond with other diamonds
This is the most effective way of cleaning the diamonds, but again the most expensive one because you must buy other diamonds to be used in scratching. However, continuous use of diamonds to clean other diamonds causes wear and tear, and this leads to scratches on the diamond.
- Immersing diamonds in a Cleaning solution
Immersion of diamond in cleaning solution dissolves the glue on the diamonds. Water solution mixed with soap serves better in degreasing the glue. After removing the diamond from water solution, a soft brush is used to rub the diamond on the surface gently. Some parts might be rubbed hard though with a lot of care. This is the best method because it's cheap and one can do it from the house with a lot of ease.
- Avoid Harmful solutions
Avoid using chemicals such as chlorine which might be so harmful to the diamond.
- Use Jewelry Cleaners
Soap solution is the best in cleaning diamond, but jewelry cleaners can as well do the job. Before using the cleanser, you have to know the label in which the diamond is set on then select the best jewelry cleaner for the specific diamond. Jewelry cleaners always have instructions provided for the particular diamond.
Therefore, you have to read the instructions well before starting the cleaning process.
Remember, because human hands have a lot of particles, do not pick the diamond while it's still wet. You better use something like a spoon and let it dry before putting it on.
Keeping your diamond shiny is easy as long as one takes prevention and also clean the diamond as often as possible. Keeping it shiny makes it look great. Brilliant Earth advises you to keep your diamond safe from oils and other things that can make it look dull.
Yes, so there are a few things you should know before you go engagement ring shopping. Buying diamonds can be stressful but if you read my blog first you will have confidence on your side. Visit me today and let me help! https://t.co/QJ7p38VkCY pic.twitter.com/oeOV9uPhhj
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JoziFolk - street photography South Africa
Welcome to JoziFolk.
Every day, we South Africans pass by, giving each other scarcely a glance. But we all have lives, dreams, families, fears and opinions. We are strangers and have lost the spirit of community we once had and, with our self-imposed sense of personal isolation, we've grown to fear and distrust each other. We apply labels to ourselves and others...become "us" and "them" and, in the process, become emotionally impoverished.
We hand the car guard a few coins to watch our car and go on our way, with no idea of who she is, what her life is like, or how she ended up there. And ignorance breeds fear and contempt. If we took the time to get to know each other, our lives would be enriched and many of our terrors would evaporate like mist on a summer morning.
That is what JoziFolk is about. It was initially confined to telling the stories of the people of greater Johannesburg - or Jozi as some call it - but, demand from the rest of the country caused the decision to be made to allow "out-of-towners" to participate. JoziFolk is about learning about the people who occupy this piece of Africa and drawing back the curtain of isolation that hides us, in full view, from each other.
It's about learning about South African culture, what has shaped us and why we are the way we are - the news behind the news in South Africa. The stories and portraits of real South Africans and every now and then, places and events in South Africa.
It's about actively getting to know people - even if we never meet them in person!


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Finding the right person to help mentor you throughout your professional life can be critical to your success. There is definitely nothing more valuable than having someone in your corner cheering you on and steering you in the right direction.
Because your mentors will be so valuable to you, it's important that you remain a value to them as well. No one can constantly pour into you without somehow attaining some gain as well. Which is why asking to "pick someone's brain" over coffee simply does not cut it.
[Tweet "A mentor cannot only be valuable to you. The relationship must be mutually beneficial."]
Asking for coffee instead of something valuable cheats both you and your mentor. Granted, if the two of you have the kind of relationship where catching up over coffee is a regularly and agreeable thing, that's more than okay. But if you're still establishing this relationship or are reaching out for the first time, an approach with more substance would be better.
"Can I meet you for coffee" is very vague, doesn't lead with value and can easily be ignore to focus on more detailed requests. Try asking for one of the four things below instead.
An informational interview
Informational interviews are amazing ways to find potential jobs and internships, to network and to get to know other professionals better. They're great because the person on the other end knows you're looking for something specific, and won't waste their time with a nondescript question and answer session.
Be as detailed as you can when making your request. "I would love to sit down for an informational interview" doesn't sound as grabbing as, "If you're able, would we be able to sit down for 15-20 minute to talk about X, Y and Z." Be to the point, have an objective and an agenda.
A volunteer opportunity
The best way to get to know more about what and how someone does something is to see them do it. If someone you admire or want to mentor you is working on a project or event that you could learn from, ask if they need volunteers. Help with set up, emails or anything else they need that showcases how valuable you are to them, and gets you close enough to learn and network.
Be sure to follow up after with a thank you and reminder that they can always reach out if they need you in the future. You want them to think of you first when opportunities come up. And now that they've seen you in action, they will!
A less time consuming option
The worst part about in-person meetings is when you reach the end feeling like everything discusses could have been handled over an email or phone call. It may seem like offering to buy someone coffee when you're trying to find out about open positions with their company is considerate, but it's really a time suck for them.
Instead, send them a well written email, and let them decide if a phone call or in-person meeting would be more beneficial.
Nothing at all
Offering value is key in these relationships. Giving will always get you further than taking. Instead of asking for anything, what can you do or offer to benefit your mentor? A thank you note, check in email or sharing a useful article might be just as beneficial as an in person meeting in the long run. It's not always about what someone can do for you!


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"Where be that Blackbird to? I know where he be;
He be up yon Wurzel tree, and I be after he!"
– The Wurzels
Returning home after a stint in the big city is always a dejecting experience. On the surface, everything appears to have stayed the same, but then as you explore the town centre it soon emerges that things are strangely different from how you remembers them. A few people from school it seems have ballooned—some apparently by choice—as hitting the gym everyday to achieve a grotesquely beefed up look has become the latest trend. In addition, the town has gained a startling new landmark: a suspiciously metropolitan-looking WHSmith, which everyone believes has really rocketed the place into the 21st century.
This is true of my hometown Nailsea, situated approximately 8 miles outside of Bristol in North Somerset, where the countryside begins to break down into homespun suburbia. It has an estimated population of seventeen and a half thousand people, and yet—rather regrettably—I seem to recognise every face I see there. For this reason I don't tend to visit very often, and when I do I prefer to steer clear of the high street, lest I'm obliged to make small talk with somebody who used to throw oranges at my head back when I was in school.
For many years, if anybody located outside of North Somerset had ever heard of Nailsea, it was because the town was once a major player in the glass manufacturing industry, producing mostly low-grade bottle glass. In present times, however, Nailsea has gained notoriety for something surprisingly perverse. Some years ago the town made headlines, both locally and nationally, when it was revealed that an elderly gentleman had engaged in what one can only assume was non-consensual sex with a cow in a Nailsea field. Allegedly, the man consummated the romance by pulling over the cow's trough and using it as a stepladder to reach the poor thing's high nether regions.
Despite the widespread media attention, I nevertheless consider the incident to be a relatively minor embarrassment for the town, particularly given Nailsea's practically ungovernable wigga problem. For although they are predominately middle-class, many of the town's teenage residents staunchly maintain that they're unequivocally gangsta.
Back when I lived there this thoroughly embarrassing subculture of suburban bloods and crips even produced an atrocity known locally as "The Nailsea Raps", which featured some of Nailsea's most absurd wiggas, befuddled by their own lack of self-awareness, spitting derogatory rhymes about one another from the safety of their respective bedrooms.
The raps ended up circulating on the PCs of students at the local comprehensive school, and were so unbearably ridiculous that I can still recall a few lines. One of the rappers—I've never ceased to remember—cunningly threatened his opponent by insisting that he'd shoot him in Bristol with his "lyrical pistol", while another one witlessly retorted by asking, "Jewish, where's your foreskin?"
What he wanted with the poor boy's foreskin was never explained, although I think it's fair to say that the raps were more "West Country" than they were "West Side".
It is perhaps fitting, then, that the rappers' biggest contenders to the crown of Nailsea's greatest musical export are scrumpy and western musicians The Wurzels: a rare band whose entire musical career can only be described as cider-themed. Far from an embarrassment, The Wurzels are, and always have been, knowingly silly. They're about having fun and drinking cider, although mostly, it has to be said, just about drinking cider.
If only Nailsea were as idyllic as a Wurzels' song, with wobbly-eyed drunks jovially chasing blackbirds up trees: a place where presenting a pretty young coquette with the key to a combine harvester is seen as some elaborately romantic gesture. It is certainly more appealing than anything conjured up by the Nailsea rappers, whose idea of romance likely entails texting grainy camera phone images of themselves mid-climax to girls—any girls—who are stupid enough to have given them their phone numbers.
It is a sad thought, but unfortunately I fear that the Nailsea rappers paint quite a true picture of the town in which they live. Yes, for all its visual charms, Nailsea is a town with an attitude problem: perhaps a nice place for the elderly to retire to—particularly for those who like cows. But for shy teenagers and twenty-somethings, it's more or less intolerable. For some young people there, if you're not like them, you're a bad name—or in most cases, a bad sound (typically something like "NAHH!" or WAHEYA!").
I have considered that for all the good that growing up in the countryside has done me, at least a portion of the benefit has been spoiled by my having to share a school with the sort of people who bellow barely intelligible insults at strangers in the street.
Having lived away from the town in which I raised for some time, I can now barely remember what it feels like to be insulted in the street. This is strange, since over the past five years, I've lived and worked in some of the most notoriously deprived areas in the country, including Tower Hamlets and Chapeltown in Leeds. Yet during my time in these places, I never once experienced verbal abuse quite like I did when I lived in Nailsea, where children are apparently raised under the misguided belief that their actions and words have no consequences.
In areas where crime is high, there tends to be an element of fear that restricts the average person from making mocking or confrontational remarks about somebody in the street. It's a fear that is based on the morbid realisation that if you were to say something rude or offensive to a passer-by, there is a possibility that the passer-by might just be carrying a knife: you can't assume that somebody isn't.
But in Nailsea, no such fear exists, and so the avaricious teenagers of financially secure Tory voters are free to roam the streets insulting the meek and the outwardly inoffensive—which is unfortunately a demographic that includes me.
No doubt I was the square peg in a round hole when I lived there: it was that I didn't fit the town, rather than that the town didn't fit me. If I ever hated living in Nailsea, any disdain that I may have felt has long turned into a healthy scepticism, particularly of all the strange sights that I occasionally still observe during my twice yearly visits: a collection of what look like eight-years-old sat around in circle on the high street, all chanting the word "wanker" for some reason; groups of teenage girls drinking from a two litre bottle of White Ace in a field; a tracksuit-wearing mouth-breather walking towards a moving vehicle as if he's able to "spark it out" somehow.
Perhaps the most perplexing observation of all, however, is that the bullies that I knew back in school are now friends with the poor victims that they used to torment. It's as if an entire social hierarchy has disintegrated, resorting in the forming of baffling friendship circles that consist of the hopelessly desperate and the phenomenally stupid.
From what I've seen, in most cases, the bullying hasn't stopped either: it has just become accepted, and therefore perhaps worse. I'm thrilled, of course, that I never succumbed to being a part of the gang, since I never had much patience for the people who threw oranges at my head when I was at school. In consequence, I spent my teenage years with little to no social life, waiting intently until I was old enough to leave.
Yet, strangely, I have found that, wherever it is I've lived over the years, I've never shied away from admitting where it is I'm originally from. So whenever somebody asks me where my hometown is, I never hesitate to confess that I'm from Nailsea: a place synonymous with cider, cheap glass and cow buggery–in that order.


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Candlelight service for Charlotte teen planned for Sunday
A candlelight memorial service is planned Sunday for a Charlotte teenager who was shot to death and found behind an elementary school this week.
At 7:45 p.m., family and friends will gather at 1221 Alleghany St. to honor the life of 18-year-old Tyshaud Brown.
Brown's body was discovered Wednesday near a baseball field at Allenbrook Elementary in west Charlotte, a few miles from his home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said he left home on his bike early Tuesday night and didn't return. His mother reported his disappearance to police Wednesday morning.
Brown was a student at West Mecklenburg High School and lived with his mother and two siblings. He was known to be a passionate sports fan, particularly in football, and rooted for the Carolina Panthers. Brown had also played football at West Meck.
The family has created a GoFundMe page seeking for assistance in Brown's funeral expenses.
"He was a good child, and he touched many lives in such positive ways," LaKendra Randall, the page's creator, said. "Tyshaud had a bright future awaiting him, and everyone loved him."


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A Dybbuk or Between Two Worlds: DePaul's newest onstage production infuses classic story with modern dance
Carolyn McCabe, Contributing Writer
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"A Dybbuk or Between Two Worlds" opened at The Theater School on Wednesday, February 13, nearly 100 years after it opened in Warsaw, Poland. Placed in a shetel in 1880s Eastern Europe, the play tells a story of lost souls, love and destiny, all while honoring Jewish traditions and people. The storyline...
Theatre School's "Into The Woods" dreams big
November 6, 2017
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The iconic musical "Into the Woods" made its debut show at the Fullerton Stage at The Theatre School on Nov. 3, and DePaul's production blew Cinderella out of her slippers. Read More »...
'Eurydice' to open at The Theatre School
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The DePaul Theatre Company is tackling its newest challenge in its performance of the play "Eurydice." "Eurydice," written by Sarah Ruhl, is based off of the Greek myth of Orpheus and covers serious topics including love, family, and death. Read More »...
Wrights of Spring festival at DePaul Theatre School celebrates work of young playwrights
May 17, 2015
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The electric and innovative Wrights of Spring Festival takes place over two weeks every year, during which student scripts are explored in various forms. Read More »...
Mesmerizing performances in DePaul Theatre School's 'Metamorphosis'
February 8, 2015
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Originally a novella by Franz Kafka, "Metamorphosis" was adapted to a stage production by London Theatre Group founder Steven Berkoff. The show's director, Kelvin Wong, comes from The Theater School's class of 2015, leading a cast who put on a mesmerizing performance. Read More »...
DePaul Theatre School alumni reunite in 'Top Girls'
January 11, 2015
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This winter, The Arc Theatre is bringing the renowned "Top Girls" written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Mark Boergers, to life. The show is saturated with talent, strong female characters and several dynamic DePaul Theatre School graduates. Read More »...
Q&A: Wilam Tarris of 'Dee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas Tale'
December 7, 2014
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This winter, Broadway in Chicago is bringing a new take on holiday theater to the city. Written by Dee Snider of Twister Sister and directed by Adam John Hunter, "Dee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas Tale" provides a delightfully unconventional holiday production that resides between the realms o...
DePaul Theatre School's 'Phantom Tollbooth' not just child's play
October 19, 2014
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Amid midterm milestones, The Theatre School's production of "The Phantom Tollbooth" sparked a refreshing upturn of emotions. The play debuted Oct. 7 at the historic Merle Reskin Theatre and will run through Nov. 15. Read More »...
Story hits home: Characters shine in DePaul Theatre School's production of 'In the Heights'
October 5, 2014
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More than 700 miles separate Chicago and New York City, but the story of a tight-knit community in "In the Heights" hits close to home. Leaving for school, scholarships, grades and trying to find where you fit in are all situations college students can understand and relate to on some level. And w...
DePaul Theatre School prepares spin on Tony Award-winning musical 'In the Heights'
September 22, 2014
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September 21, 2014
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This fall, Shattered Globe Theatre is bringing a magnificent tale to life. "The Whaleship Essex," written by Joe Forbrich and directed by Lou Contey, tells a story of resilience and heartbreak. Cast member and DePaul Theatre School Alumni, Bridget Schreiber, spoke with The DePaulia to provide ins...


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Recently I was linked to a paper, "Lessons learned from fifty years of theory and practice in government language teaching", by Jackson and Kaplan from the FSI. It was a very interesting read and I direct your attention to it. I want to share just two personal points of reflection.
Lesson 4 deals with 'time on task'. The experience of FSI in training is that a great deal of time is required in class, and relatively intensively. 4 class hours a day, 5 days a week, plus 3 or more hours of individual study. that is a truly intensive environment. They also not that they have tried to shorten programs, but unsuccessfully. There is just a minimum that must be done.
They also discuss class size, and suggest that for lower level groups in relatively cognate languages, 6 is a maximum, while more disparate languages and advanced groups, 4 is a working maximum.
Those are pretty small classes. Far removed from the settings of a lot of classical language instruction.
I've written before about estimates of hours to fluency. Let's assume that ancient Greek falls into Category II, requiring 44 weeks, and 1100 class hours, to achieve FSI graduating standards. That would be 44 weeks of 5 class hours, 5 days a week. Not a program anyone is running in the classics.
If you compute that out at a standard 3 hrs a week, 14 week semester, it would take a theoretical 26 semesters to come close to that kind of fluency. This is why we have so few scholars in Greek with a genuine command of the language.
If you quadrupled class hours to 12, you could reduce semesters to 6. That, perhaps, would be workable in a university setting.
Since I'm engaged in a bit of hyperbole, perhaps I will clarify. Generally most institutions aren't trying to produce this kind of competency. We don't need diplomats and spies with Ancient Greek fluency. For a seminary, this goal is probably too high. However, if you look at that recent interview with Christophe Rico, about the outcomes of his students, that is a reasonable goal for a well-designed seminary program. For the seminary, then, I concede that you could run a 2 year foundational program that would produce students communicatively competent to read the Scriptures and discuss them in their original languages.
For classics departments, and for graduate studies, the goals need to be different, and they need to be higher. It's quite frankly bizarre and embarrassing that a NT professor could not be able to speak Koine. It's bizarre and embarrassing that we don't think it's bizarre and embarrassing. A 4-year university classics program ought to produce students communicatively proficient, to a high degree, in Latin and Greek. They don't need to be Demosthenes, but they should be able to understand Demosthenes by listening to a recording/performance. That is a high standard. I concede, it seems unrealistically high, but is it really? I would want a modern languages major to come out of their program able to listen to contemporary political dialogue and to read a wide variety of technical texts. I don't think expecting any less from a classics major is unreasonable.
You know, one of the reasons this occurred, for Latin, was simply the displacement of Latin for the vernaculars in the realm of academic discourse. Trace the history of Latin and Philology, and you'll see that once Latin is no longer the medium of discourse, and becomes only the object of study, actual ability in Latin declines rapidly. Is it necessary to discourse about Latin in Latin? No. But the necessity of doing so imposed a burden on the student that they couldn't merely read snippets of text and function in their vernacular: if they wanted to engage in academic society, there was no other choice but to master the language of the conversation.
I was also quite interested in their Lesson 10, that Conversation, while appearing easy, is actually a very hard skill to master. Informal, and especially multiparty, conversation is in fact exceedingly difficult. This echoes my own experiences.
"Many officers report that they would much rather give a speech or conduct an interview than be the only non-native speaker surrounded by native speakers art a social engagement such as a dinner arty or reception".
I can preach competently in Mongolian, but I can sit at a table of native speakers and be entirely lost