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This blog uses the word "faggot" a lot. We don't use this word to impugn actual gay people. Gay people are great. Recently Pro Wrestling Torch Editor Wade Keller came out of the closet, sharing pictures of his creepy boyfriend and beautiful new baby. Nothing but love for Keller and his brave stance, facing homophobia head on in a very insular and immature online community.
Wade Keller, the brave and proud gay man is O.K. in my book. But Wade Keller, the guy who writes the Torch? That dude is still a faggot.


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hi everyone. am new here. diagnosed with fibro in 2013 following injury in 2006 and a range of operations to cure that. I have got much worse since 2015 following a car crash (on the way home from spinal injections) and have become very anxious.
i am working full time but it is a big problem as typing hurts and my voice activated software rarely works properly...
has one suceeded in getting good adjustments to keep working full time? my sick leave is very high but at the moment I wont be dismissed for that (we have a good disability leave policy) but the sheer pain of typing all the time is the problem

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A perianal abscess, also called an anorectal abscess, is an accumulation of pus under the skin surrounding the rectum or anus. This infection usually starts in a gland in the anal canal that secretes mucus. Glands located in the anal region generally contain bacteria from feces, which make this area a hospitable environment for an abscess.
Typically, perianal abscesses are caused by either Staphylococcus, E. coli, or Streptococci bacteria. As the infection begins to affect the anus and rectum, it creates a pus filled cavity that may cause constant pain. Sometimes, an abscess may cause significant damage to surrounding tissues and can eventually cause fecal incontinence. Fecal incontinence refers to the inability to control the release of feces or stool.
Common causes of perianal abscess include blocked anal glands and sexually transmitted infections. There are many factors that may increase the risk of an abscess, such as a weakened immune system and chronic constipation. Other contributing factors include inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease, diabetes, and pregnancy.
The most common symptoms of a perianal abscess include painful bowel movements, constipation and lower abdominal pain. Early treatment is important because a delay in treatment may cause the infection to spread to surrounding areas. Treatment usually includes pain relievers, such as anti-inflammatory medication, acetaminophen, or codeine-based prescription analgesics. Most often, antibiotics are administered, either orally or intravenously. Stool softeners are also sometimes prescribed to prevent straining during bowel movements, which may exacerbate the abscess.
Sometimes, medications and antibiotics are not effective treatments. In these cases, perianal abscess surgery may be recommended. Surgery to treat the abscess is usually minor and is most often performed in an outpatient setting. The procedure involves making a small incision on the abscessed area and draining out the pus. Typically, larger and deeper abscesses are surgically excised in an operating room using either a local or general anesthetic.
Postoperatively, the surgical area is usually covered with a gauze dressing for approximately 48 hours. The physician also may recommend warm sitz baths every four hours to relieve pain and swelling. Sitz baths, or the act of sitting in hip-deep warm water, may also be effective in draining any remaining pus. An overnight hospital stay may be recommended when the surgery is not performed on an outpatient basis. Most often, the abscess will not return provided the underlying cause is recognized and treated.
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I had a perianal abscess eight years ago which was drained in my doctor's office. Since then I have had fecal incontinence about every four months. It starts with excessive gas and pain in my lower left side. I have no warning when the bowel movement occurs. What does this mean? It the abscess still in my rectum? Should I go back to the surgeon?
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Getting the Best Personal Injury Attorney
When you or someone close to you has been subjected to physical injury because of somebody else's actions, it really is safe to say that you might probably need the compensation for the damage, and for that, you will have to involve the best personal injury lawyer. If a personal injury claim is complicated, it may be better to have the advice of legal counsel. Choosing just any kind of attorney is not a valuable long-term solution. You need to pick a person who has expertise handling injured folks, or plaintiffs, in injury claims. The best injury lawyer will be experienced, have a good reputation and someone that can be trustworthy.
Though injury attorneys seldom charge for a preliminary meeting with a potential customer, right before your meeting you have to ask if there is a charge for an initial discussion. Should there be one, you will be required to pay for that charge even if you do not keep the services of the attorney. Nevertheless, even when the consultation costs nothing, you have every right to take a moment to consider before you employ an attorney, and you have every right to choose not to employ the attorney. Selecting a personal injury attorney is a big step, and there is no problem with speaking with many lawyers to find one that makes you feel comfortable.
One of the best approaches to finding a personal injury lawyer would be to consult a lawyer you trust. If you do not know any lawyers, ask your friends for names of lawyers they trust. It is not important that they give you the name of an attorney who is able to handle your case, the most important factor is the fact that the lawyer is likely to understand the issues of your case, and is well-positioned to know which attorneys within your state have the abilities to take care of your case. If the lawyer can't personally take your case, he will usually have the ability to refer you to a legal counsel who will.
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In the event that any of these situations have befallen you or possibly a loved one, you are mindful the event itself continues to be more than traumatic enough without including the impact of courtroom proceedings to it. That is why the very best course of action will be to find the services of the best injury lawyer who offers a free consultation.
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What Projects Require a Building Permit?
Under the Ontario Building Code Act, a building permit is required for the construction of a new building, an addition, or alteration of any building or structure which results in a building area of over 10 square metres (approximately 108 square feet).
The following is a list of typical projects that require a permit:
- A deck that is adjacent to or attached to the house and its walking surface is more than 600 mm (24 in.) above the adjacent grade
- An elevated deck providing principal access to a building
- A deck that is independent from the house (e.g. is in the middle of the yard) and has a walking surface greater than 10 square metres (approximately108 square feet) in area and its walking surface is more than 600 mm (24 in.) above the adjacent grade
- Attached or detached garages and sheds
- Installation of solid fuel appliances (i.e. woodstoves and fireplaces)
- Sunrooms, solariums and porches
- Alterations to a plumbing system (except replacing fixtures)
- Structural foundation repairs
- Demolition
- Interior and exterior structural alterations, such as,
- adding or removing walls, i.e., creating different room sizes and/or uses
- one and two storey additions
- new windows where there were none before
- enlarging or relocating a window or door
- finishing a basement
- Installation of cleanouts and backwater valves
- Conversion from septic to sanitary sewer
- Livestock buildings
- Equipment storage buildings
- Silos
- Manure storage structures (exclusion – earthen)
- Riding Arena
- Cover all type structures (fabric / hoop)
- Installation of solar collector systems mounted on a building having a face area equal to or greater than 5 m² ("face area" shall include the aggregate area of all panels or modules either in a series or an array).


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Who knows how twenty-first century aviation might be different if Nashville's 16-year-old Robert A. "Bob" Hoover had told his mother that day back in 1938 that he was headed to Berry Field to begin flight training. She undoubtedly would have opposed such a whimsical use of the money he earned working at the local grocery store. But he didn't ask, and he soloed months later in a Taylor Cub, setting off a series of events that led to Hoover becoming among the most renowned and enduring test and airshow pilots in history. Hoover died Oct. 25 at age 94. Read more...
You Can Fly
A Florida flight training business that keeps its customers on course toward their goals and a Maryland flight instructor who has gone out on her own for the love of instructing have been voted winners of AOPA's 2016 Flight Training Excellence Awards. Nine additional flight schools and 10 more flight instructors were judged to be "outstanding" by their students; 60 flight schools and 50 flight instructors also were recognized as being on the flight training "honor roll." Read more...
AOPA Live This Week
Robert A. "Bob" Hoover will be missed by millions of admirers but leaves a legacy that will long endure. Known for his talent for telling the story of aviation as well as consummate skill in the cockpit, his flying career was from start to finish a study in overcoming obstacles. Also this week, AOPA honors excellence in flight training, and classic car lovers and airplane aficionados gather in numbers at the AOPA National Aviation Community Center in Frederick, Maryland. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Oct. 27...
Pilot magazine
Never has a contest for leader of the free world featured two candidates who have logged as much jet time as Hillary Clinton or Donald J. Trump. Clinton, the most traveled secretary of state in U.S. history (and before that, the U.S. Senate's most prolific flier), spent $2.1 million on campaign-related travel through August. Trump, who once owned an airline (the former Eastern Airlines Shuttle, which became the Trump Shuttle), has made extensive use of his current air assets throughout the election season. See how the candidates responded to AOPA's general aviation questionnaire.
Multiengine airplanes offer increased performance and greater safety. Those benefits, however, come with strings attached. In Taming the Twin: Four Rules for Safe Multiengine Flying, the AOPA Air Safety Institute explores some of the proactive things pilots can do to ensure a safe outcome on every multiengine flight. Watch the video...
The Arkansas State Department of Aeronautics chose the AOPA Air Safety Institute to provide the state's certificated flight instructors with FAA-required recurrent training in Jacksonville Feb. 11 and 12. The two-day, in-person flight instructor refresher course will be available to about 125 flight instructors. Learn more...
Accident analysis
It's easy to lose track of time while doing something you love, and often, it's also harmless. Flight is one of the exceptions where vigilance is less likely to spoil the fun than its absence. Learn lessons from a fatal accident in which a pilot ran out of fuel. Read more in this special report from the AOPA Air Safety Institute...
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You want to get it right each time you take off and land, so a helpful refresher from the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Takeoffs and Landings Safety Spotlight may be in order. Glean critical information that helps you evaluate your best approach to runway, obstacle, and aircraft performance considerations. Learn more...
Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft owners often hold their breath for the compression test results during an engine inspection. Pilot, aircraft owner, and A&P Jeff Simon explains that compression checks are merely a starting point in evaluating the health of the cylinders. Read more...
Jeff McGuire entered the Captain Jepp Challenge because he wanted to become a better pilot. The safety programs that he studied helped him do that, but he also got more—a trip for two to EAA AirVenture 2017. Read more...
General aviation pilots should review and abide by an emergency FAA order that prohibits transporting a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone by air, AOPA said. Samsung pulled the devices from the market after they were shown to be prone to overheating, fire, or explosion. Read more...
A technological innovation that flew on a Mach 3 airplane in the 1960s is being reconsidered by NASA, with the hope that modern materials and actuators will make it practical and efficient to fold wings in flight. The Spanwise Adaptive Wing concept to be tested first on a flying scale model in 2017 extends the concept of wing morphing to a new level. Read more...
Opinion Leaders blogger Amy Laboda finds a treasure trove of de Havilland Aircraft products—Beavers, Gypsy Moths, Tiger Moths, Fox Moths, Chipmunks, and even rarer, Doves—in New Zealand, and gets a chance to sample a few. Read more...
At a tiny airport near the border of France and Spain, Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher is relying more on see-and-avoid than on radio communications in the traffic pattern because of the number of languages spoken. Read more...
The FAA has determined that two NavWorx Inc. universal access transceiver (UAT) models do not qualify for the FAA's $500 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out rebate program. The UATs provide ADS-B Out and In capabilities on the 978-MHz frequency.
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Want a refresher on the ICAO flight plan form? Join Leidos Flight Service and AOPA for a free webinar Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to learn how to use the ICAO flight plan form. Register today...
Textron's Scorpion twinjet, designed as a low-cost combat aircraft and revealed in 2013, is still seeking to lock on to an actual customer, though the company hopes that will change after the U.S. Air Force finishes certification of the jet. The Scorpion recently completed its first weapons firing tests in New Mexico. Read more...
Member benefit
When it comes to getting a quote from both AOPA and your current insurance broker, "blocking" rarely comes into play, but you should be aware of the exceptions that may apply to you. Read more...
AOPA Aviation Finance
Ever wondered if it's possible to expedite the refinancing process, or about your options to finance upgrade expenses? Check out this month's Adam Answers. Read more...
The inaugural Wings 'n Wheels aircraft, automobile, and motorcycle event that began as a gathering between friends drew almost 2,500 to AOPA's National Aviation Community Center at Maryland's Frederick Municipal Airport Oct. 22. Attendees inspected and climbed on, in, over, and around 18 aircraft, 75 classic and custom cars, and 50 modern and vintage motorcycles. The marriage of aviation and motoring attracted a family-friendly crowd during a brilliant but blustery fall day. Read more and view a slideshow...
Cosby Stone has decided to retire after 28 years as chief executive of the publishing company his grandfather launched in 1937 and built into one of aviation's most recognizable brands. For nearly eight decades, Trade-A-Plane has been a go-to resource for pilots seeking affordable airplanes, hard-to-find parts, and more. Read more...
Part customer meeting, part big-idea conference, part team-building retreat, the Redbird Migration Flight Training Conference again proved to be an event unique to aviation. The sixth annual gathering held Oct. 24 to 26 at the company's Skyport fixed-base operator in San Marcos, Texas, played host to everything from a model airplane contest to AOPA's 2016 Flight Training Excellence Awards. Read more...
The two-day AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium kicks off Nov. 6 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Nearly 200 aviation educators and administrators will attend to discuss teaching practices, starting an aviation STEM program at their school, and building partnerships. Attendees also will learn more about AOPA's partnership with Purdue University to develop aviation STEM curricula for high schools. The symposium is part of AOPA's You Can Fly initiative launched in 2015 to build a vibrant, growing, and self-sustaining community of active pilots. Learn more and register today...
This autumn has certainly produced a burst of activity for several type-specific organizations with three, mainly turbine-oriented, groups holding their annual conventions within four weeks of one another. The TBM Owners and Pilots Association held its convention in Phoenix in late September; the Malibu/Mirage Owners and Pilots Association (which also includes Piper Meridian and M600 owners) met in New Orleans in early October; and, most recently, the Citation Jet Pilots Association had its eighth annual convention Oct. 19 to 23—also in New Orleans. Read more...
Pilot Protection Services
The FAA's compliance philosophy focuses on using counseling and additional training rather than legal enforcement action to correct deviations that occur from simple mistakes, misunderstandings, or diminished skills; however, it is important to remember the Pilot's Bill of Rights and that anything you say to an FAA representative could be used against you. Read more...
AOPA career opportunities
Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for a government affairs federal and state vice president, Central Southwest regional manager, Great Lakes regional manager, account executive, annual giving manager, donor relations director, high school aviation initiative manager, New York You Can Fly ambassador, aviation technical specialist, product marketing specialist, and UI/front-end developer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online.
While serving as safety pilot for a friend who is working on instrument currency, you notice that he seems to be leaning the engine contrary to the way you were taught. Where can you find the proper procedure for leaning?
The best place to look for the correct leaning procedures is the pilot's operating handbook for the aircraft. Most manufacturers include recommendations on when to lean (such as altitude) and how to lean (such as EGT or lean/rich of peak). Following these recommendations is especially important if you're having problems with fouled spark plugs or if you're doing a long cross-country, because the fuel burns in the performance charts are calculated using the recommended procedures from the manufacturer. For more information, read "Dogfight: Running lean of peak," "Training Tip: Lean mixture, hot engine?," or the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Engine Operations Safety Advisor.
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Nov 19-20 - Anchorage, Alaska; Atlanta, Georgia; and Austin, Texas
Dec 3-4 - Denver, Colorado; and Orlando, Florida
Jan 7-8 - Charlotte, North Carolina; Rockford, Tennessee; Santa Clara, California; and Ypsilanti, Michigan
For a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. Can't make it in person? Sign up for the Air Safety Institute's Online eFIRC.
Oct 31 - Greenville, South Carolina
Nov 1 - Fletcher, North Carolina; and Columbus, Georgia
Nov 2 - Greensboro, North Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama
Nov 3 - Morrisville, North Carolina
Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
Oct 29 - Burlington, Washington; San Diego, California; and Columbus, Ohio
Nov 5 - Austin, Texas; and Carlsbad, California
Nov 12 - Lakeland, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nov 19 - Loveland, Colorado; Henderson, Nevada; and Murrieta, California
For a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
Want something to do this weekend? Planning an aviation getaway? See AOPA's enhanced calendar of events. You can filter events by date range, airport ID, state, or region. Before you take off on an adventure, make sure you check our current aviation weather provided by Jeppesen.
To include an event or to search all events in the calendar, visit AOPA Online. For airport details, including FBO fuel prices, see AOPA Airports. AOPA does not endorse or assume responsibility for the events submitted and listed in the calendar.
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Construction is complete on an exquisite home from Shea's Water Dance Collection making this the perfect time to make your move to the private gated community of BackCountry nestled at the southernmost boundary of Highlands Ranch.
Ready now is a 4-bedroom, 4-1/2 bath Stonewalk plan. This impressive 3,637-square-foot plan exhibits distinctive and thoughtful design. Living spaces include a fantastic kitchen with large morning room, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, and homework station; a great room with fireplace and volume ceiling; a den; a formal dining room with butler's pantry; and a convenient second-level laundry room. Additionally, the covered outdoor dining terrace will be a popular gathering place for family and guests. Beautiful interior design finishes include Cardell cherry ebony cabinetry, hickory/tobacco hardwood flooring, tile flooring in the baths and laundry, slab granite kitchen countertops with full backsplash, slab granite countertops in all secondary bathrooms, slab marble countertops with backsplash in the master bath, and stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop and double oven. This extraordinary home is priced at $739,900*.
Dirt-start opportunities
If you are are looking for a 2014 new home opportunity, consider starting from the ground up. Shea currently has six outstanding lots available for purchase on which you can build the Water Dance Collection plan of your choice. These lots range in size from 8,450 – 12,019 with lot premiums of $25,000 – $85,000. Please see a community representative for details.
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Corridors of open space draw nature into the neighborhood so that you and your family can step outside to relax, clamber across a waterway, or explore rustic trails. Follow one of the many winding trails that lead out past the Sundial House – private lodge and pool, past the neighborhood's edge, and you will enter the astonishing South Rim where a private enclave of 467 wild acres is set aside for you to enjoy as a BackCountry resident. Here, the traffic, the meetings, and the endless buzz of the modern world are forgotten as you marvel at how quiet and naturally beautiful life can be. Follow the trails even farther, and you'll soon arrive at the awe-inspiring Backcountry Wilderness Area** where adventure and discovery await.
Make your way to beautiful BackCountry today to check out these stunning homes. BackCountry is located at Broadway and Wildcat Reserve Parkway in Highlands Ranch. For additional information call 720-344-2900, or visit www.SheaHomes.com/BC5010.
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Janice Woodfine
Had her for Law/Accounting. Very sweet teacher, she gives lots of work but if you do it you'll do very well. She knows her stuff, explains it well, and is willing to help you if you need it. Class does tend to get a bit dull but overall I was happy I took her, you come away with a lot.
VERY boring teacher, have her for English and every assignment we do is something stupid. I'm not being harsh, it's because her assignments will not help you later on in your academic career and are a
She's super sweet and really chill but I don't like her method of teaching. Everything were doing is disorganized in my opinion. We're learning too many things too quickly! Nice teacher, though :)
I had her for NAL. I thought she was a really great teacher (many would disagree). Actually listen, participate and do your work properly and you'll come out of the course with a lot. She's great.
woodfine was the best. she would totally relate to us and always make an effort to be in a good mood.we loved her and wish she was our teacher now!
a little boring, and random projects but she's super chill.
tough for sec 5 but i have a 95% average in college english. enough said.
i had her for NAL...great and very pationate ( voice a little monotone though)! shes fun and has cool/different ideas for projects. this class will prepare you well for intro to literature in CEGEP.
best teacher.fun treats you as an equal.lets you be,but you have to be responsible.hand your stuff in. very very nice woman.had her 2 classes in a row, highlight of my day everyday
way too much reading and writing... NAL is the worst subject ever!
Bakos'English class will make you love the subject and maybe even inspire you. Woodfine's classes will do none of these but you will be better prepared in CEGEP
She's a hard marker, but prepares you so well for college. I didn't realize it in high school, but Woodfine put me ahead of 90% of my peers in college.
thinks that we only get work in her class...dont learn anything compare to bakos' class
She's nice, helpful and a very hard marker. You're considered lucky if you get an 80
It would be fair to her students if she raises her marking scale by 10%
very helpful when it comes down to it. shes a good teacher to prepae you for college
very nice teacher for english and nal. be ready to write...alot. hard marker but other than that pretty cool
Best english teacher. I had her for both english and North american literature. Very sociable and easy to get along with. She acts as one of us. Funny at times.
It is because of her perpetual demands and expectations that Ms. Woodfine is truly a remarkable teacher.
You wont like her while youre there, but youll love her in CEGEP. She prepares you really well. Give it your all and youll get good marks.
not open-minded, be careful if she doesn't like you, but she's helpful for CEGEP
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Although Filipinos are identified to be competitive in the worldwide group, our present education system hinders us in turning into extra competitive among other international locations. If you'd like to read extra about educational TV shows and DVDs for youngsters, explore the links below. However a married couple who owns three Center Metropolis restaurants is taking a distinct method. America's education woes are brought on by inconsistent instructor quality, unhealthy curricula, bad textbooks, and bad teaching strategies and concepts.
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Allow us to face information, undereducated individuals are seemed down upon in this postmodern society because increased education is a prerequisite to a center class and/or better way of life. Some new games are fan favorites, akin to dodge ball, handball, cherry bomb, steal the bacon and dance. Unlike the USA and Britain, there's nearly no local input into education in Australia. We talked about how the longest bead bar represented the largest or largest quantity making a connection between quantity value. Based mostly on these core messages, it can be noticed that population education is a broad topic, which derives from many fields of learning. The quality of a student's education does rely upon the standard of the teacher.


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In all my years of being a die hard sports fan I thought I would never see all #1 seeds make it to the final four. Some of the 1 seeds coasted into the final four, others struggled. This is what caught my eye in the round of 8.
- The dream for Davidson is over. I couldn't believe Curry picked up his dribble and actually passed on the final shot of the game. Curry for now is saying he is going to come back to Davidson for his junior season, but we all know that could change at anytime. If he does infact come back Davidson will more than likely be in the preseason Top 25 poll. To me this game is kind of in different. For those who know me I am a huge Missouri Tigers fan so I hate Kansas but I have them going to the championship game this year. Although the bracket side of myself is happy, my hating Kansas side hurts because it would of been an amazing story to see Kansas lose to another mid major in this decade. Plus it would of set up an amazing rematch between Davidson and North Carolina (for those non die hard college basketball fans Davidson only lost by four to UNC during the regular season). Oh well I guess I will just have to settle for what very well could be the game of the decade between Roy Williams and North Carolina against his old team the Kansas Jayhawks. Darn.
- Have to give props to Memphis who really suprised me as they easily handled Texas. I had been on the bandwagon of Memphis all season saying they deserve to be #1 when they were playing Conference USA teams. I dropped off them winning the championship when I saw the side of the bracket they were on which had some of the hardest teams in it. They have proven me and the rest of the critics wrong by getting by three great teams (Mississippi State, Michigan State, and Texas) to get into the final four. Free Throw shooting has really not been a problem since they played Mississippi State but they are playing a very very good UCLA team who they have seen in recent tournament past. I love the matchup down low that could go on between Love and Dorsey.
- Finally even though it was only a ten point win I thought North Carolina had dominated most of the game and has been no doubt the most impressive team in this tournament to this point. All the other number one seeds had a least one game decided by three points or less. They will have a great opponent waiting for them in the final four when they play Kansas. Expect a fast paced game on Saturday as both teams like to get out and run up and down the floor.


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Water Damage Restoration Portland
When it comes to saving people from water damage, Yoav Gueron is an experienced veteran, trained and certified in taking on the most challenging situations and turning them around in record time with his team at 911 Restoration Portland.
"Sometimes people have never gone through something like this and they are in a state of shock." Yoav explains. "Part of the job from my perspective is taking the worries away while we give people back their peace of mind."
Here are some of the remarkable things about Yoav and his team that set them apart:
- Totally dedicated to always put the customer first.
- Completely trained and IICRC certified.
- Great testimonial track record.
- Yoav provides the best customer experience possible.
- 911 Restoration Portland will always give you an affordable price.
Yoav and his crews of water damage restoration Portland professionals are fully connected to each job through constant monitoring and feedback from team members on site, to data being analyzed from them.
This data then informs decisions to help dry out your home faster and utilize the equipment and personnel as efficiently as possible without putting your property at risk of additional troubles down the line such as mold exposure.
Customers Always Come Before Water Damage
No matter what kind of Job Yoav and his team of certified experts are on, be it a fire restoration, sewage backup cleanup, or even a mold removal job, they always put the customer and their needs at the front of any decision.
Some water damage and sewage situations can utterly take over a home.
Yoav and his teams of experts have been doing this quality work on both homes and businesses for customers in need for long enough to know that doing a great job isn't just about extracting all the category three water.
It's about connecting with people and providing them with a fresh start during their time of need.
When this happens it can force the homeowner from the property while things are being amended and when this happens, Yoav knows it can be a true heartache for the family.
This is why he takes extra precautions to ensure that even in these situations the homeowner and their family are taken care of to the nth degree.
While Yoav gets to work solving the problems inside the home, his crew and office members can help with temporary relocation services for families, because that's just what a good member of the community does.
A Tale of Turning Water Damage Around
Yoav and his professional crews of water removal specialists are so fully dedicated to the betterment of the area that they will occasionally help out members of the community with their restoration work free of charge.
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AKRON, Ohio. Under the law, most workers in Ohio are entitled to receive a minimum wage. For 2017, this wage is $8.15 per hour for employees who do not receive tips. According to the Ohio Department of Commerce, non-tipped employees are classified as such when they earn less than $30.00 in tips per month. However, there are exemptions to these requirements. For instance, if an employer earns less than $299,000 per year, then the federal minimum wage prevails. Currently, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. If you are earning less than this wage, you have rights under the law. The Law Offices of F. Benjamin Riek III are Akron, Ohio employment discrimination lawyers who may be able to assist you.
Wage and hour violations can take other forms as well. Individuals who work excess of 40 hours each week could be entitled to receive overtime pay. This rate is currently one and a half times the minimum wage rate. Another way workers can lose out on pay they may be entitled to receive is if they are misclassified in their job category. There are several ways a worker can be misclassified under the law. For instance, sometimes employers pay workers the tipped minimum wage even though the workers don't receive tips.
There are certain job classifications where individuals may not be paid the minimum wage. This includes, nannies, babysitters, at-home caretakers, certain kinds of commissioned workers, and workers at a family-run business. Other types of seasonal workers, farm workers, and other workers in certain industries may also be exempt from federal and local minimum wage laws. It can be helpful to understand your protections before you act.
If you believe that you are not getting the pay that you are entitled to receive under the law, the Akron, Ohio employment law attorneys at the Law Offices of F. Benjamin Riek III may be able to help you receive your lost wages and back pay.
Employers can face serious fines for breaking federal wage laws. According to the United States Department of Labor, employers who are in violation of federal wage laws can face fines up to $10,000. Because these violations can be costly and even potentially result in criminal action, employers who are in violation of minimum wage laws may be more willing to settle with workers outside of court. An employment law attorney can review the facts of your case, determine whether you qualify for federal or Ohio minimum wage, and help you fight to receive the fair wage you deserve.
It can be frightening to fight your employer for your rights, but in some cases workers may be protected from employer retaliation. It can be useful to have a wage and hour violation lawyer working on your side if you suspect that you are not receiving the pay you deserve. An attorney can stand beside you every step of the way, offer a roadmap forward, and help you fight for the best possible outcome under the law.
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National Instruments now offers LabVIEW to students free with the Academic Site License.
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Microsoft Campus Agreement
details of campus-wide agreement for students, employees, and departments.
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By: Gavin Kelleher-Marciello | Student Life Editor
November 14, 2017
From day one Mr. Dollar has been a dedicated and prominent figure in our community. From his early years growing up here to attending San Clemente high school, Mr. Dollar's love for SC brought him all the way to UC Santa Cruz only to return to his roots as a teacher at our school. Mr. Dollar is a Santa Cruz graduate, the boys swim coach, and an AP government teacher. Not only does he juggle extensive involvement in our community, Dollar is known for his affability and his dedication to make even that most daunting subjects such as government enriching and fun . We sat down with Mr. Dollar to get the inside scoop on the life of a true ride or die San Clementian!
What was it like for you in high school?
High school was great, it was a lot of fun. I was pretty involved so I did swim and a couple other sports throughout my four years. I was also in a decent amount of AP classes; funny enough, I took AP government too! I was also the head of the Republican Youth Club at SC, which became ironic when I went to UC Santa Cruz to get my liberal education.
What was your college experience like?
College was even better. I loved college even more than I did high school. It was really different as well. The whole experience of moving away from my comfort zone was a big change but it was an incredible experience. UCSC became a second home to me very quickly. Freshman year, I met a lot of people that I would eventually start traveling with and getting a lot of great opportunities.
How did you come to the conclusion that you wanted to be a teacher? Why come back to SC?
Well at first I didn't really know, I was super involved with school and oddly one thing lead to another which lead me to teaching. In college I met a friend that knew some people who gave me a job at school as the sound coordinator for all our school events. Through my job I ended up meeting this Japanese studies professor, a year later I ended up traveling to Japan with the teacher and a few of my friends. This experience of traveling was one aspect that made me become a teacher, I traveled a lot in my youth. I went all over Europe and I wanted to bring my experiences back into the SC bubble. I was also an instructor for junior guards and I really enjoyed teaching through that so becoming a high school teacher just came naturally.
What is your favorite aspect of teaching and your least favorite?
My favorite is when thing is when I can see something really click for a student. That's what it's all about, to create an experience that is fun but students will really get something out of the lesson that may stick with them for life. My least favorite is when kids have earbuds in! It's so rude and it's just blatant disrespect. It's like saying, "Hey,I don't really care what you're saying" and it's just common courtesy.
If you could give students one piece of advice that you've learned, what would it be?
To take as many opportunities as you can. Obviously only ones that are safe and will benefit you, but don't be scared to get out of your comfort zone and put everything you've got into getting where you want to be in life. Traveling was probably one of the best things I ever did. It helped me widen my perspective, it was fun, and I was able to meet so many people that changed the course of my life in such good ways. Take them all, because you never know what will happen, one trip, one person, all these experiences are so good for a growing individual.


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I have in the past use the following test to determine if a person is rational about the best interest of Taiwanese people. It goes something like this.
Would you accept the following packaged deal?
- Change the name of the country to Chinese Taiwan or one that is acceptable to Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
- Change flag to the one on the top-right or one that is acceptable to CCP.
- Recognized the Head of State of Peoples Republic of China(PRC) as the Head of State of the reformed Taiwan. Head of State is only symbolic, very much like the monarch in Japan, only less because no financial due is pay by Taiwan.
- Taiwan operates exactly the same as now, with the President changing its title to Provincial President. Taiwan will keep its own currency, military, democracy, everything with minimal cosmetic changes.
- Taiwan will be accepted in the UN as an observer with full power a member-states.
- Taiwan keeps full right to exercise its foreign and military policy without interference from China. Chinese will still need a VISA to enter Taiwan if Taiwan's democratically elected government says so. PRC will still need to respect Taiwan's territory (air, sea and land).
- PRC will renounce all military action against Taiwan, and move all military asset (missiles pointing at Taiwan etc) poised against Taiwan.
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All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has one committee to chair while the Social Democratic Party (SDP) had two.Below are the names of the committee chairmen and the committees
Abdulmumin Jibrin- House Committee on Appropriation
Bashir Baballe Ila- House Services Committee
Babangida Ibrahim- Finance Committee
Zakari Mohammed- Basic Education and Services Committee
Jagaba Adams Jagaba- Committee on Interior
Mohammed Tahir Monguno- Agricultural Production and Services committee
Aminu Suleiman- Tertiary Education
Nkiruka Onyejeocha- Aviation committee
Nnenna Ukeje- Foreign Affairs
Jones Onyereri- Banking and Currency
Shehu Shagari- Judiciary
Nicholas Mutu- NDDC.
Rima Shawulu- Army
Zephaniah Jisalo- FCT Area Council & Ancillary Matters,
Agbedi Frederick- Gas Resources.
Betty Apiafi- Health Institution
Jephter Foingha- National Planning & Economic Development
Victor Nwokolo- Petroleum Resources (Upstream)
Akinlaja Joseph-Petroleum Resources (Downstream),
Patrick Asadu- Harbour & Waterways
Daniel Effiong- Power
Wole Oke- Public Procurement
Beni Lar- Science & Technology
Toby Okechukwu- Works
Oladele Kayode, Financial Crimes
Samuel Okon Ikon- Inter-parliamentary Relations
Timothy Golu- Legislative Budget and Research


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There has been slow, but steady, progress on the downstairs renovation project.
We got a first coat of paint in the room. We are going with two shades of grey. Most of the room is a lighter shade of grey but the wall with the new windows will have a slightly darker shade. This is our "accent wall." After the first coat of paint was applied, the painter was reluctant to paint the second coat until after the concrete polishing was complete. He was concerned that dust and scrapes could occur. We agreed with his assessment and had him stop after the first coat. So he still has to come in for a second coat.
Concrete Polishing:
Once we decided on concrete polishing, we began to notice it and study it everywhere. Look at the floors of Costco, supermarkets, stores like BevMo, and other strip mall drug stores.
And you will often find that polished concrete on most of the industrial floors you walk on. Sometimes you will see cracks or patches but the polishing just equalizes everything so that these imperfections--while still there--do not stand out as much. So after studying industrial flooring for awhile, we sought out a concrete polisher and went with a matte finish with no color. Depending on the company, you can get higher levels of sheen and also color the concrete.
For us, the mostly pristine slab did develop some cracks during renovation. this was probably due to us shifting the weight of the house with the piers or the temporary scaffolding while the wall was removed for the La Cantina door installation. Or both.
But we are very happy with the final product. Because of the previous adhesive tile, the concrete still shows some of the square patterns. But, based on our research, we knew that going in.
This week, the windows were installed. We had already replaced the windows on the top two floors, but didn't do downstairs, specifically awaiting this project. Unfortunately, we were no longer allowed to install the same double pane aluminum-framed window due to California's ever-evolving the Code of Regulations. The standards are updated periodically by the California Energy Commission to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies and methods. So aluminum window framing is no longer accepted under Title 24 so our choices were fiberglass or vinyl. We thought we may paint the framing to match the upstairs aluminum, so we went with fiberglass (although more expensive) because it can be painted. It was also the better choice since we wanted the smallest framing option.
The new large picture window is now one solid plate of glass (the previous window had framing for two openings). The smaller window (which was where the door used to be) is a casement window that opens outward.


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text: My first post! Sorry - it's long! After drooling over LVs for the past few years, I finally bit the bullet and bought the mono Deauville in Feb (just before they raised the prices!), and I absolutely love it! The vachetta has a great patina, and I love how the bag has 'softened' - it seemed really stiff and big before, but it's broken in now. The only drawback that I didnt' realize before I bought it is its weight - love the wipeable lining, but I the bag is on the heavy side even with nothing in it. I was in NYC over Labor Day weekend, and naturally brought along my Deauville. Three full days later, my shoulder was KILLING me. I chalked it up to my bag, along with the fact that I had been carrying around an umbrella and a guide book, only making it even heavier. So, I started to browse for a shoulder bag - I've spoiled myself now, so only LV will do. I considered the Cabas Piano and Vavin PM, and on a whim ended up purchasing a Vavin PM in really good condition from eBay - a myPoupette recommended seller. I received it and I like it, but I'm wondering if I didn't fully consider my options before buying. I guess the Vavin is fairly common (is it?), and I tend to like things that are less common (like the Deauville). Since them, the Damier Saleya, the Vernis Houston and the Croissant GM (from another thread) has caught my eye... I've also been toying with the idea of a Mandarin Epi Speedy, but I know they're limited and it's not a shoulder bag ) What do you say? Should I hang on to my Vavin or try to sell it and keep looking around? I don't even know if I can cover my costs for the Vavin... would love your opinion!


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JOHANNESBURG — American civil rights campaigner Coretta Scott King met Wednesday with a black opposition leader who praised her decision to cancel a meeting with South African President Pieter Botha.
The Rev. Allan Boesak, who had earlier refused to meet with King until she canceled the session with Botha, said he backs her decision Tuesday to call off the session 10 minutes after its scheduled start.


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Title: Ready Or Not, the Black Movement Enters a New Stage
Post by: News on July 22, 2016, 05:22:16 PM
By Glen Ford
July 20, 2016 - blackagendareport.com (http://blackagendareport.com/black_movement_enters_new_stage)
The thrust of the threat is to tighten, rather than relax, restraints on dissent in the United States.
Black America is at a point of political inflection. Over the last two years, an incipient movement that goes under the heading of Black Lives Matter has mounted an inspired resistance to the mass Black incarceration regime and its killer cops. At every fitful juncture, and as a matter of necessity, the best elements of this youthful movement have repudiated the Black Misleadership Classs two generations-long collaboration with a system whose mission is to contain, control, terrorize and criminalize an entire people what Michelle Alexander calls the New Jim Crow. The movements insistence on Black autonomy and a thoroughgoing transformation of society has reinvigorated the Black Radical Tradition and presented a genuine challenge to the political order in the Belly of the Beast.
And now the Beast, claiming virtuous victimhood, is preparing to ferociously reassert itself. In the wake of the killing of eight cops five in Dallas and three in Baton Rouge the rulers demand that the Black movement and its allies stand down, or face further repression. The language may differ in tone, but not in the thrust of the threat, which is to tighten, rather than relax, restraints on dissent in the United States.
The Republican wing of the duopoly, now proudly branding itself as the law and order party, trots out David Clarke, a deranged Black county sheriff from the racist suburbs of Milwaukee who, in an article published in The Hill (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/civil-rights/sheriff-david%20clarke-black-lives-matter-baton-rouge-civil-war), conflates Black Lives Matter and the Occupy Movement with ISIS, as equally enemies of the rule of law.
The rulers demand that the Black movement and its allies stand down, or face further repression.
Baton Rouge police chief Carl Dabadie Jr., whose militarized cops brutalized (http://blackagendareport.com/baton_rouge_cops_run_amuck) protesters, bystanders and journalists, alike, to put down demonstrations against the murder of Alton Sterling, retroactively justified his mens storm-trooper behavior with claims that plotters as young as 13 years old (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/baton-rouge-police-arrest-3-in-plot-to-shoot-at-officers.html) were stalking his police before Gavin Long exacted his solitary revenge. After Long was eliminated, Dabadie insisted that people were still gunning for his men. We are up against a force that is not playing by the rules, he said (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/19/us/baton-rouge-gunman-gavin-long.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fus&action=click&contentCollection=us®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=48&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0).
Joe Belmar, the police chief in St. Louis County, Missouri, which includes Ferguson, indicated that reform was no longer operative. Dallas and Baton Rouge have probably showed us that were going to have to err on the side of protecting our officers so we can protect the community, he said.
Louisianas Democratic governor, John Bell Edwards, who owes his job to Black votes, recently signed into law a bill that would make assaults on police a hate crime, joining a host of states that accord cops the status of a protected class (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/texas-police-protection-greg-abbott_us_578d0e5de4b0a0ae97c2db07) as if their firepower and longstanding legal impunities were not enough.
Democratic presidential nominee-to-be Hillary Clinton led off her speech to the NAACPs annual conference with an admonishment (http://fortune.com/2016/07/18/hillary-clinton-speech-naacp-transcript/) that:
We need police officers to help us make progress. These murderers threaten all of that. Killing police officers is a terrible crime. Thats why our laws treat the murderers of police so seriously, because they represent the rule of law itself. If you take aim at that and at them, you take aim at all of us.
Something has irrevocably changed in the psyche of Black youth.
Clinton repeated the nonsense that the Dallas police were protecting Black Lives Matter protesters when they were targeted by Micah Johnson as if that has ever been the purpose of the police presence at demonstrations against themselves. Her priority is Officer safety and wellness everything they need to do their jobs right and rebuild trust with their communities as if there were ever a reason for Black America to trust cops.
The rulers sense that something has irrevocably changed in the psyche of Black youth, that the imperative for dignity and self-determination never quashed is now active, excited, volatile, and ready to make the oppressor pay a price. Ready to sacrifice, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L5I13Nai_U) as Gavin Long put it a few days before his death. When a Black beauty queen, the former Miss Alabama, calls Micah Johnson a martyr, we know that the movements values the values of the Black Radical Tradition - have been internalized by a broad strata of the Black public. When it becomes difficult to get the average Black person on the street to denounce Bros. Johnson and Long, then you know that a Rubicon of a kind has been crossed.
The Black Lives Matter phenomenon is energized by the system, itself, whose very mission provides the rationale for Black resistance. If there is to be even the barest beginnings of a state of peace, it is the cops, the enforcers of the ruling order, the occupying army of the supremely white 1%, that must stand down not the movement against police repression. The occupation must end, and the Black community allowed to provide its own security which would be a natural state of affairs in a country that was not in a one-sided state of war. But that would mark the surrender of the mass Black incarceration regime that was installed in response to the mass Black movements of the Sixties, a regime so uniquely vicious and pervasive that one out of every eight prison inmates on the planet is a Black American.
It is the cops, the enforcers of the ruling order, the occupying army of the supremely white 1%, that must stand down not the movement against police repression.
If a president Hillary Clinton wants to call off the two-generation-long, one-sided war, she could begin by establishing a speedy timetable to bring mass incarceration down to 1972 levels, as demanded in the Black Agenda for Self Determination to be issued by the Black Is Back Coalition (http://www.blackisbackcoalition.org/) for Social Justice, Peace and Reparations, at a national conference in Philadelphia, August 13 through 15. Achieving this goal would require that six out of every seven (http://www.blackagendareport.com/roll_back_prison_levels) inmates be set free, and further, that the criminal justice system that was devised to ensnare so many, mostly Black and brown men in its gulag be dismantled or, at least, withdrawn to some section of the country where it would prey only on consenting white people.
If an 86 percent reduction in the prison population seems extreme, its because the post-Sixties system of Black mass incarceration, and its attendant police atrocities, has become normalized in much of the public mind including among the hyper-targeted Black population. But 1972 was by no means a Golden Age for Black folks; it was the year after the Attica Rebellion, a time when Blacks thought we were already living under a mass Black incarceration regime. Who could have imagined that the nightmare had just begun?
No one expects the Regime to surrender and neither will Black people. The demand that the movement stand down in deference to the trauma inflicted on the professional trauma-givers through the death of eight of their own, is an insult to Black American humanity, which is subjected to lethal assault by the regimes security forces every day of the year. A rational solution to this asymmetrical warfare would be for the police to withdraw immediately from Black communities, and allow those communities to provide their own security another demand of the Black Is Back Coalitions agenda for self-determination.
Forward ever, backward never.
http://blackagendareport.com/black_movement_enters_new_stage (http://blackagendareport.com/black_movement_enters_new_stage)


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Android Games – Casual
Sometimes there aren't enough hours in the day to play a very long game. Check out our list of casual games, which only take a few minutes to play. Notable games include Angry Birds!
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This game is easy to play, but to become a master is a challenge. In this wonderful game you have to save your ball from collision with random moving yellow ball. Number of yellow ball will keep increasing to continue and make this game more interesting and challenging. Don't let them explode, escape your ball from angry yellow ball by moving green ball with touch on screen and achieve maximum score.
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Literacy is like a superpower. It allows students to fly through space or travel through time in any book they read. It allows students to create entire worlds or communicate their deepest thoughts to another person anytime they engage in writing or storytelling.
It even gives students super brain power, as they learn to ask questions and think critically in order to comprehend new ideas or concepts they encounter.
Click here to go to the poster!
Literacy is amazing. But developing these powers isn't always a piece of cake. Many children face a lot of the same challenges when it comes to emerging as a strong reader, writer, or communicator.
Whether it's the depth of their vocabulary knowledge or an inability to dive deeper into the underlying meanings of texts, children are often faced with many obstacles on their journey to literacy success.
And if literacy is a superpower, these problems are the arch enemies of young readers and writers.
The best way to stop these enemies is to help students identify and understand how to defeat them.
To make that simpler, we've turned these challenges in actual supervillains – ones you're your students can identify when they see them and be inspired to overcome.
When you notice any of these three "Enemies of Literacy" lurking in your classroom, be sure to point them out to children in your classroom and help your students use the necessary skills overcome their literacy woes and continue their journey towards reading, writing, and oral language success.
Literacy Enemy 1: The Mundane Mumbler
The Mundane Mumbler is a quiet villain, whose vocabulary knowledge only consists of dull, simple words. His evil mission is to rob children of robust vocabulary so that they only use plain, everyday words just like him.
Having a less-developed vocabulary can cause young children to suffer academically, both now and later in life. This is because their limited vocabularies often hold them back from fully comprehending what they read, and thus from learning what they read.
Students afflicted by the "Mundane Mumbler" are the students who can only read, write, and communicate their thoughts with basic vocabulary – words like "happy," "sad," "cold" or "tired."
Only having a knowledge of these words, instead of more robust, sophisticated vocabulary, can cause students real problems, even if they encounter words with similar contexts like "ecstatic," "depressed," "frigid," or "exhausted."
The best way to beat this villain is to provide students with robust vocabulary instruction of Tier 2 words. This means introducing rich words to students in multiple contexts and giving them practice using those words in a variety of interactive and memorable encounters.
Literacy Enemy 2: The Reading Robot
The Reading Robot is a machinelike villain, that doesn't have the processing power necessary for deep critical thinking. Its nefarious plot is to create an army or robotic readers by robbing students of the ability to make connections and compute the deeper meanings of text.
Analyzing a word – considering how its meanings connect to other words and how the word allows you to understand information – helps students retain information for longer and allows them to comprehend larger, more robust texts.
Students affected by the "Reading Robot" don't have this ability however. Their inability to analyze and create those critical mental connections hinders them from ever moving past basic surface level understanding.
This prevents students from answering many open-ended or text-based questions, and makes them less confident to share their thoughts.
The best way to beat this villain is by modeling the traits of a good reader for your students.
Select a student reader -- or read-aloud text for young children -- and practice close examination of a particular word or passage to model the process of asking questions, making connections, and building deep comprehension.
Literacy Enemy 3: The Tick Tock Clock
The Tick Tock Clock is a time-based villain that is obsessed with speed (after all, doesn't the clock always seem to fly by during class time!)This villain causes students to rush through a reading, without developing a true understanding of the material.
Time can be a dangerous foe for students' journey toward literacy success.
Students who read for speed, instead of reading for comprehension, are often unable to recall what they've read when asked to.
Even when meaning has been lost, students affected by the "Tick Tock Clock" don't stop to ask questions or make mental connections, even if they know how.
The best way to beat this villain is with a heavy dose of interspersed reading.
Interspersed reading is the process of reading a text little by little, stopping at regular intervals to identify unknown words or concepts, ask questions, and build meaning.
This slower pace can even be modeled using group read-alouds for young students who are not yet reading independently.
No matter when it is implemented, a stop-and-think style of reading is crucial to helping children to read for comprehension and to overcome the Tick Tock Clock once and for all.
Overcoming the Enemies of Literacy
Giving children the powers of literacy is what can turn an ordinary student into an extraordinary Word Hero!
But this process isn't something that happens overnight.
Helping students create an extensive reservoir of robust vocabulary words and develop good reading, writing, and oral language habits takes time and a lot of practice.
This process is much smoother when unnecessary obstacles like the "Enemies of Literacy" aren't standing in your – or your students' – way.
That's why we gave them a face; to inspire children to defeat their enemies and become the Word Heroes they're capable of becoming!
To help you give your class even more inspiration in defeating these literacy foes, we've also created a new downloadable poster the features each of the "Enemies of Literacy" along with the warning signs to be on lookout for, should they invade your classroom.


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It's Queensland's biggest and best wedding expo featuring over 140 expert suppliers to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Come along over 3 days and meet the industry's best wedding vendors, see amazing product displays, organise and book your honeymoon, and see a collection of leading wedding attire in the daily fashion parades.
Don't miss the Queensland Brides Design Awards 2015 on the Friday night (and your chance to win a designer gown!).
Fri 9th October - 5:30pm - 9pm
Sat 10th October - 10:00am - 4pm
Sun 11th October - 10:00am - 4pm
Hall 2, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Southbank Brisbane 4101


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The June 2015 issue of 4x4 Australia Magazine goes on sale this week and in it you'll find all you need to get you gee'd up for a Simpson Desert adventure this touring season.
Central Australia outback travel puts your 4x4 through the harshest of conditions and daily vehicle checks should be a part of your routine. Glenn Torrens shows you what to look for to ensure you stay on track.
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NILES -- Niles High School senior Zarah Mumaw got her wish.
SheÂ?ll have her chance to be a positive role model for people in the community as she was crowned Miss Niles/Brandywine 2009 on Saturday night in a community Blossomtime contest.
Â?I want to thank the judges for giving me this opportunity,Â? she said right after she was crowned.
Â?IÂ?m looking forward to all of it. I know it will be a lot of fun.Â?
Zarah will compete against other area Blossomtime queens March 9 for the Miss Blossomtime 2009 title.
SaturdayÂ?s contest took place before a crowd of 400 people in the Niles High School auditorium.
Asked during the contest whether sheÂ?d rather be described as smart, talented or beautiful, she chose talented.
Â?I try my hardest in every area I go into,Â? she said. Â?I put my best effort into whatever I do.Â?
Queen Zarah, 17, is the daughter of Tracey and Dan Hossfeld and Matt Clancy.
She is 5 foot 2 inches tall and has blond hair and blue eyes. For the contest, she wore a light pink sheath gown with sequined accents.
She is the second member of her family to be Miss Niles/Brandywine.
Her aunt, Erica Webber Neumann, was Miss Niles/Brandywine 1990. This was ZarahÂ?s first pageant.
In school, ZarahÂ?s activities include varsity cheerleading, Counterpoints show choir, yearbook editor, class officer, N Club, prom committee, high school musicals and being a cadet teacher.
Her plans include attending Purdue University and studying to become an English teacher.
The contest theme was Â?CabaretÂ? in keeping with the Blossomtime theme of Â?Singing Broadway Musicals.Â?
Her favorite Broadway musical character? Zarah chose Penny Pingleton from Â?Hairspray.Â?
Zarah received a variety of gifts and scholarships, including a $500 scholarship in honor of Veronica Frucci, Miss Niles 1939, the oldest living Miss Niles.
She also won $100 for selling the most ads.
Brandywine High School senior Courtney Brattain, 17, was chosen first runner-up by the judges and Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants.
She is the daughter of Tim and Tina Bunch.
In school, her activities include cheerleading, varsity softball, yearbook and History Club. She plans to attend Lake Michigan College and then a four-year university to study graphic design.
Brandywine High School senior Leah Kachur, 17, was chosen second runner-up. She is the daughter of Jeffrey and Stefanie Woodrick and Michael and Melissa Kachur.
In school, her activities include varsity softball, varsity cheerleading, History Club, student council and choir. She plans to attend Bethel College to pursue a degree in secondary education.
Leah was one of two contestants to win $250 scholarships in a random drawing. The other was won by Sara Stenstrom.
Brittney Buti won $100 for selling the most tickets.
Other contestants were Brittney Buti, Cassie OÂ?Toole, Demi Schrader and Sara Stenstrom.
Judges for the contest were Sara Rice, Penny Moore and Lacey Payne. Radio personality Â?WildÂ? Bill Lewis served as master of ceremonies.
Entertainment was by the Encore Dance Studio of Dowagiac and the 2008 Miss Niles/Brandywine court.


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The Folk Gathering Sept 14 - 16 2018
Why not get the Alstonefield Walks Booklet for just £3? All the walks start and
finish in the village and are about 2 hours duration, but there is also a short one
hour village walk / tour featuring points of interest. Buy in 'The George' or click
this link
Alstonefield Walks Booklet
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hardworks key a photo by joey.donovan on Flickr.
Here's the draft key plan- as with structural planting plan, this is incomplete. I don't have the detail annotations and even the key is incomplete BUT I have the layout and the surfaces and levels resolved.
Drawing wise, it certainly grtabs attention but is next to useless as a construction plan! The dense hatching reduces legibility, discussed with Paula the benefits of resolving everything in pencil before inking, and line weight needs to be more defined ( I need to add one lighter pen and make the heaviest line heavier)
Really think making the hatching less intense would allow the structural definition to breathe. Thing is, it's about surfaces so I sort of got lost in that.
Oh well. Getting there I guess... at least it will be an adequate template for when I turn it into an autocad drawing...


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IT HAD earlier been reported that Greece club PAOK Thessaloniki were amongst the teams jostling for the signature of Golden Ball winner at the last FIFA Under-17 World Cup, Kelechi Iheanacho before he committed his future to Manchester City.
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been specially informed by people familiar with the deal that the Greek vice champions were desperate to land the signature of one of the hottest commodities in last winter's transfer market and were ready to break their piggy bank.
To that end, the higher ups at PAOK were prepared to shell out a massive 4.5 million euros to Taye Academy and Kelechi Iheanacho's entourage.
The transfer fee would have been paid in two equal installments, fifty percent or 2.25m euros when he appends his signature to a preliminary contract and the other half would be remitted when he clocked 18.
If representatives of Kelechi Iheancho's representatives had not rejected the advances of PAOK, the transfer fee would have been the biggest sum paid for a Nigerian player based locally.
It should be noted that the most expensive transfer fee paid for a Nigerian footballer plying his trade at home is the 1.8 million euros Udinese parted with for the signature of Isaac Success.


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Asthall Barrow is in Oxfordshire and contains an important Anglo-Saxon cremation burial.
It was excavated with the help of Edward Thurlow Leeds in 1923 and 1924.
Click on the drawing to see an photograph of Asthall Barrow being excavated in 1923.
What can this burial tell us about the Anglo-Saxons?
The objects found in this burial provide information about different aspects of Anglo-Saxon life and the person buried in the barrow.
What do you think these objects are and what do they tell us about the Anglo-Saxons?
Who do you think was buried in this barrow?


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Sure, they're not whining the way Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson do, but geez…. We kicked the native Americans butts like 300 years ago. Can we all just accept that it's over and done with?
I mean, that's twice as long ago as slavery was ended. It doesn't give me much hope for the end of racial tensions….
Since the beginning of time, one group has whooped other groups and taken their land. For all we know, the "Native Americans" conquered and killed that "Original Native Americans" 1,000 years ago and just didn't bother to tell us about it.
Obama has promised not to "forget" the Native Americans "as long as he's in office."
After he finishes his term, he plans to erase them from memory, but until then… it's all good.
I'm so sick of groups "clinging" to their so-called heritage that they NEVER ACTUALLY EXPERIENCED! Geez louis!
"African-Americans" that live in America now have never BEEN in Africa, They didn't get brought over in slave ships. They weren't slaves. Their parents weren't slaves. "Native Americans" that live in America now never lived in teepees or hunted bison. They might have been born on a reservation, but that's only because FOR 300 FRIGGIN YEARS, THEIR FAMILIES HAVE REFUSED TO INTEGRATE INTO AMERICAN SOCIETY.
Why they heck should we as AMERICANS (not talking black, white, etc… just AMERICANS) accept that kind of disrespect for OUR culture and country. America may not be perfect, but it's a pretty doggone nice place compared to a lot of other countries.
Africa certainly isn't so great. How many African Americans would willingly go live in Africa if given the choice? Zero point zero zero. That's because the "idea" of Africa is a lot more awesome than the reality of living in a starving, war-torn tribal mess with corrupt military leadership.
If the Native Americans were so awesome, how come they were still living in teepees and wandering around aimlessly? They had "America" for thousands of years, and that's the best they could do?
To the victor goes the spoils. That's what I say.


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Fusion For Miles - A Tribute In Guitar, 'A Bitchin' Brew' (2005)
Fusion for Miles features some of the greatest names in progressive jazz/ fusion guitar, each paying tribute to master musician and jazz legend Miles Davis, a pioneer of modern jazz and fusion. A gifted composer and powerful band leader, Miles left this world with a legacy of phenomenal compositions, a universal reputation for introducing the world to many important jazz artists who first apprenticed under him, and a vast number of people who were touched by and learned from his stylized harmonic genius. Those musicians, whose music he influenced, were not just trumpet players but nearly all students of jazz and among them are the incredible guitarists who have come together to lift up their guitars as their voices in this unique tribute. FEATURING GUEST GUITARISTS: Eric Johnson, Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, Mike Stern, Bill Connors, Steve Kimmock, Bireli Lagrene and Jeff Richman.
Trumpeter Miles Davis shifted gears so many times during his forty-year career that doing a proper tribute which covers the entire time frame represents a distinct challenge. Perhaps that's why many artists have focused on specific periods in their Miles tributes. Producer Gary Guthrie put a new spin on Kind of Blue with A New Kind of Blue, while trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith and guitarist Henry Kaiser's Yo Miles! project has released three sets inspired by Miles' '70s electric period. Even trumpeter Wallace Roney, while not recording a tribute album per se, has taken one of Miles' mid-'60s albums, Nefertiti, and used it, along with other sources, as the foundation for his own work.
In the past year, guitarist Jeff Richman has released tributes to saxophonist John Coltrane (A Guitar Supreme) and guitarist John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra (Visions of an Inner Mounting Apocalypse). He's probably the first to try and put the departed trumpeter's greater career arc into perspective. The problem is that there's little to tie together Miles' various periods. One reason for this is that whenever he moved into a new musical space, he often alienated much of his existing fan base. Fans of Kind of Blue are not inherently going to be disposed towards Bitches Brew, and many who discovered Miles with the pop-funk of his last decade may find his more abstract mid-'60s quintet completely unfathomable.
Consequently Fusion for Miles starts with an immediate handicap. The bad news is that Richman's arrangements featuring a core band of keyboardist Larry Goldings, bassist Alphonso Johnson, and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta don't go very far in finding the elusive common link. In fact, Richman often takes tunes that were the barest of sketches for example, Miles' funk vamp of Jean-Pierre and the equally harmonically static jungle funk of his early-'70s Black Satin and writes new passages to give them greater interest. While these radically altered and stricter arrangements give the guest guitarists more to work with, by its very virtuosity Fusion for Miles loses sight of one of Miles' core musical goals: creating specific vibes and particular feelings.
The good news is that Fusion for Miles is one heck of a great fusion record when taken on its own merits. It features a varied bunch of guitarists who range from the post bop sensibility of Pat Martino and Bill Connors, to more clear fusion from Jimmy Herring and Mike Stern, and the rock-centric approach of Warren Haynes and Steve Kimmock. Covering material from the late '50s (So What) through the mid-'80s (Splatch), every guitarist digs into the solid foundation laid by the rhythm section. Unlike Richman's Mahavishnu Orchestra tribute, none of the core band members actually played with Miles, but the inclusion of one early-'70s Miles veteran, saxophonist Dave Liebman, on some tracks provides linkage. And while the individual tunes come from a multitude of spaces, Richman's arrangements bring them together for an album that is sure to please fans of pedal-to-the-floor fusion to no end.
Visit Jeff Richman on the web.
Track listing:
1. Black Satin
2. Splatch
3. So What
4. Nefertiti
5. Eighty One
6. Serpents Tooth
7. It's About That Time
8. Back Seat Betty
9. Spanish Key
Personnel: Vinnie Colaiuta: drums; Alphonso Johnson: bass; Larry Goldings: keyboards; Jeff Richman: guitars. With Dave Liebman: saxophone. Featured guitarists: Jimmy Herring (1); Jeff Richman (2); Eric Johnson (3); Mike Stern (4); Bill Frisell (5); Bill Connors (6); Pat Martino (7); Warren Haynes (8); Steve Kimmock (9); Bireli Lagrene (10).
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An entanglement with a random girl/boy you just met at the night club or romanticism can possibly fetch you a one-night stand. A recent study quotes that men and women have extremely opposite approach towards one-night stands and the feelings are also different among both genders. Getting over one-night stand was observed easy for guys, not so for the girls.
A guy attracted to a girl desires for some activity with her, whereas women go on with a craving of being desirable and out of flattery. Surveyors also suggest that although women don't expect men to marry them but want them to understand them of their purpose of getting involved in the pursuit.
Exciting Overnight Proposition
Several surveys have found out that men have fewer expectations from a partner during one-night stand; therefore, it turns out to be upshot for them than for women. On the other hand, women hook up for the one-night deed owing to exciting overnight proposition than looking for long-term partner.
Presumed Impression of Flattery
One of the interesting findings was that men lower their standards on the pursuit of one-night stands, which gives women impression of flattery. Most of women say things like, 'He found me attractive' or 'He wanted me'. These reactions of men come out due to lowered standards by men.
Potential Risks and Advantages for Women
The pursuit seems fine for both men and women, but women are inclined towards receiving end. Situation is win-win for guys but potential risks are greater for ladies. From an evolutionary perspective, promiscuity gives a slight chance to women. Promiscuity is also the reason of women not shying away from one-night stand opportunities. They are equally excited about it, despite feeling lousy afterwards.
Positive Feelings for Men, Negative for Women
It was reported that 80 % of men had positive feelings about the night stand on the following day, while percentage of women with positive feelings was reeling at 54. Women with negative feelings described experience like 'I was used', 'regretting' 'feeling degraded, 'I made myself look cheap'. Such expressions were not reported in men; most of them described feeling as 'euphoric' and 'awesome'.
Root Cause of One-Night Stand
Friends with benefits' concept has been around for a while now, basis of which is sexual gratification. This is believed to be the reason keeping guys and girls open for the exciting pursuit.


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I ran errands all morning and didn't get around to drawing until mid afternoon. This is not my favorite time to draw because the sun is directly overhead and casts shadows straight down. It's also hard to find a shady
St. Mary's Episcopal Church – drawing
St. Mary's Episcopal Church has always caught my eye mainly because it looks like a Chinese temple. For certain it does not look Episcopalian in any case. While drawing I had the good fortune to meet Bobby outside on the
Pak Tai Temple, Stanley – painting and drawing
Today is hot, but not as muggy as the last few days. I went out to the pier in Stanley to draw this picture of the temple in Ma Hang park. I love to paint and draw the rocks in
Temples in Shau Kei Wan – drawing
These temples are very hard to find if you don't know were to look. I have seen many tourists following the signs at the bus depot only to be led in circles. And it wasn't until I was getting a
Tin Hau Temple, Lei Yue Mun – painting
The weather today said patches of rain and heavy fog. But since when have weathermen told the truth? 😉 Today was another beautiful day, just a bit on the hazy side with a nice offshore breeze. What better time to
Ngoi Man St. Temple
This is a very small temple in Shau Kei Wan up the hill near the main bus station. A giant mangrove tree sits above the temple and one limb rests heavily on the roof. It's hidden out of the way


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During a recent television appearance, renowned cardiologist and author Dr. Mehmet Oz caused quite a stir by announcing that your waist measurement is the most important indicator of overall health. During the show, he explained that if your waist measurement is more than half your height (in inches), you are at serious risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. This announcement had many people looking at their measuring tapes not just as a way to measure their fitness, but as a way to measure their future.
Why is excess belly fat so important and what does it have to do with all of these health risks?
Excess Stomach Fat Damages Your Liver
Several recent studies on the connection between obesity (particularly excess abdomen fat) and high levels of liver fat have shown that there is a much higher rate of fatty liver in those with excess belly fat. Fatty liver is a leading indicator of several lipid and metabolic disorders and even liver cancer. In these studies, researchers investigated what makes some obese people develop lipid disorders. They found that liver fat is strongly associated with increased secretion of very low density lipoproteins (VLDL), which contain the highest amount of triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides carry an increased risk of metabolic abnormalities and increased risk of heart disease and premature death.
Decreasing excess paunch fat and blood cholesterol is the recommended treatment for reducing and even reversing fatty liver.
Excess abdomen Fat Increases Insulin Resistance and Type 2 diabetes
When we eat, our food, especially carbohydrates, is broken down into glucose so that it can be used to power every cell in our bodies. However, to be used as energy rather than stored as fat, glucose requires the help of insulin.
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. Its job is to serve as a key that unlocks your body's cells so that glucose can enter and be used by the cells as energy. Fat cells, particularly abdominal fat cells, lessen the sensitivity to insulin, making it harder for glucose to pass through cell walls. Because the glucose can't enter the cells, it remains in the bloodstream (high blood sugar). The pancreas responds by producing and releasing more insulin. This cycle repeats itself and grows worse over time. This is what leads to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
Excess Belly Fat Greatly Increases the Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
Because belly fat is so close to the liver (and often accompanied by excess fat directly surrounding the liver), it boosts production of LDL cholesterol (the one we don't want boosted!). This cholesterol eventually becomes a waxy substance known as plaque, which sticks to artery walls and eventually causes swelling, narrowing the arteries. This narrowing increases blood pressure, which seriously taxes the heart. It also increases your chance of blood clots, which can cause stroke.
Excess Belly Fat Increases the Risk of Dementia
Excess belly fat has even been linked to an increased risk of dementia. In fact, excess belly fat increases your risk of developing dementia by as much as 145%! This is a result of the same inflammation in the artery walls, which decreases proper blood flow to the brain.
With all of the serious health risks linked to belly fat, it's easy to see that getting rid of excess belly fat should be a very high priority. Fortunately, while we have lots of "scary" research that shows the risks of stomach fat, we also have all of the new research that shows us how to get rid of belly fat quickly, easily and permanently.
Identifying The Two Kinds of Belly Fat
There are actually two kinds of paunch fat: subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Subcutaneous means under the skin. This is the fat you can see and pinch, since it's just below the skin layer.
Visceral fat is the fat that surrounds your vital organs. In the case of abdominal fat, your liver is most commonly affected.
Excess subcutaneous fat around the abdomen is usually accompanied by excess visceral fat around the liver.
The good news: The stomach Fat Diet plan attacks BOTH types of belly fat.


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Lab Week 2018
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 22- 28, 2018, is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in health care and patient advocacy!
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Celebrate Lab Week, and honor yourself and your colleagues as a vital part of the lab community and have some fun while doing it!
Lab Week is a great time to generate new awareness and excitement about the laboratory medicine profession while having some fun with your Star Lab.
Fun Ideas
Looking for ways to celebrate Lab Week and promote the profession? Check out these fun ideas!
- Hold lab tours for local schools to promote the laboratory profession
- Bake treats for your favorite lab team
- Set up a Lab Week photo booth
- Head out to lunch with your lab team
- Create a Lab Week Bingo game
- Show off your favorite Lab Week gear
- Share your favorite Case Study
Share with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram what you and your Star Lab are doing to celebrate Lab Week by using #ASCPLabWeek18!
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Let all your colleagues know you're excited about Lab Week by sporting exclusive ASCP Lab Week 2018 merchandise and showcase how you and your Star Lab help patients live long prosper. Flip through the 2018 Lab Week Catalog now!
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See how creative you can get with the 2018 Star Lab Photo & Video Contest! How do you and your Star Lab team help patients live long and prosper? Take pictures or make a video with your lab team and showcase your lab pride.
Congratulations to the 2018 Lab Week Photo and Video Contest Winners!
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First Place: Teamwork: We all have a hand in the masterpiece by Vidant Heatlh
Second Place: Sun Life Lab by SLFHC
Third Place: Laboratory Far, Far Away by CHCBC
Fourth Place: Star Lab Crew by VA San Diego
Fifth Place: One in a Minion by Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
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First Place: The Lab Joker by Deaconess Regional Laboratory
Second Place: Welcome to My Lab by CHRISTUS Saint Michael
Third Place: TVH Helping Patients Live Long and Prosper Throughout the Years by CAMC TVH LAB
Fourth Place: Deep in the Labs of Texas by Parkland Memorial Hospital
Fifth Place: You're Welcome by Southern Nevada Health District
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