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Of late, investigative journalism and WikiLeaks have been a thorn in the side of the US Government. As the pile that the government sweeps its secrets into piles up, it becomes harder to conceal the traumatic faults and atrocities that our government is hiding from us. With a little bit of digging, it's not hard to see that there are many military related accidents that happen overseas that the public isn't made aware of. Whereas WikiLeaks went ahead and leaked all these documents, on investigative journalist went into the heat of the battle to uncover a few separate instances in which the government has had a hand in unjust killings of innocent civilians overseas and close to home.
Jeremy Scahill has been an investigative journalist for many years and is the best-selling author of Blackwater and Dirty Wars: The World is a Battlefield. As an investigative journalist, his work has taken him all over the country and into other countries as well. He's one of the hardest working members of his profession and his work has led him to discover some disparaging facts about our government, when it comes to: drone strikes, secret raids, special targets and even an assassination order on a US citizen.
Schahill's work finds him going back-and-forth between the States, Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen, as he even takes cases to many judges who won't listen to him, despite his astounding evidence. The film centers around a drone strike and JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command) covert-ops mission that ended up killing innocent civilians, the assassination of Anwar Awlaki and his son Abdulahman Anwar al-Awlaki (both US citizens) and the cover-up of a raid gone wrong, in which US Soldiers killed five innocent civilians and proceeded to remove their bullets to hide any evidence. The film brings these awful events to light and holds the government accountable.
This has certainly been a year for films to bring horrible government secrets into the public eye. I, for one, am glad that people like Jeremy Scahill are going to the lengths that they do to deliver this information. Not only is it nice to see that someone still cares about investigative journalism, but it's also admirable to see a man stand up against his own government when he has evidence of the evildoing's that they gave the "okay" for.
This film was adapted from Scahill's book of the same name and the narrative couldn't be better. These topics were clearly something that Scahill was passionate about and once you see the damage firsthand, it's hard not to want to support his work. What struck me most about this film is the extremes that the government has gone to when it comes to their neglecting of these awful events. The evidence is there, but it's overlooked and dismissed. Seeing bodies with empty bullet wounds is enough to disgust you on more than a few levels. Seeing the destruction that befalls an innocent family with elderly members and young children is enough to tear at your heart. To know that our troops have killed civilians on suspicion and just pass it off as it's nothing is deeply upsetting. The denial of all these events hurts the worst, because you know that these horrible things happened and that nothing has been done about it.
For me, this film urged me to discover more about what isn't being told to the public and in a way, this documentary is a great companion to We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks. Both documentaries discuss government cover-ups, but the hard work in Dirty Wars and the genuine concern for these deceased and distraught families will connect better with audiences. While some believe that this film takes a more "liberal" look on the War on Terror, I believe that this film will reach out and grab the attention of anyone who considers themselves political. It's not a film that tries to tear apart one political party or another. At its core, the film begs a huge question. What else is the government keeping from us? How many civilian deaths have there been? How many women and children have died from "accidental" operations? How much is enough? It's these questions that had me thinking all throughout the movie. Had these been American deaths, I guarantee that more people would care about all these issues.
Unfortunately, as is shown by the government, not as many people care because these deaths weren't of American soldiers. If anything, the film does come off as heavy-handed at times and the narration does seem overplayed, at times. At times, I can see how the film may become more liberal than it is neutral, but it's not enough to where it bothered me. I've also heard that some believe that Scahill glorifies himself for his work, but if he did at all, I think that he kind of has a right to. The film does drag on a bit towards the end and it does make you grow a bit wary. That, and the pacing does shift from fast to slow, from time to time. Other than that, I thought that the information is presented well and that it serves to educate, rather than tell you what you should think. Why I liked this film so much, I think, is because many different aspects of the War on Terror are explored. Aspects such as why we're still fighting and what we're fighting for, why certain groups are chastised because of their beliefs and why some targets are perceived as the enemy, when in fact, they aren't.
Stories, like this film's, are ones that make you step back and really look at the war as a whole. I think that these kinds of stories are important and are the ones that need to be told. We, as American citizens, have the right to know what all's going on in a war that we continue to fund. Until that day comes, I can live with having journalists like Scahill who will go through any trials to learn the truth and share it with the people. This film is evidence of a man who cares and it's enough to make you care as well. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in the War on Terror and those who are seeking what's really going on behind the scenes. You're not going to be disappointed, rather shocked, if anything.


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I moved back home about a year and a half ago after Jovie was born. When we had only Leston, and knew our family wasn't yet complete, there was something that felt "okay" about not being quite settled into our lives yet. We moved from San Francisco, to the East Bay, to Portland, Oregon, where Brandon found a great job as the Executive Chef at Nike. And then Jovie joined us, and something in me went off like a siren. I wanted to be back in California. Back near both Brandon's and my families. I had this sudden thirst to be home. But there was another craving, too. One that I suspect I had somewhere deep down all along, throughout crazy San Francisco living, and dashing about rainy, wonderful Portland. I wanted to live in a quaint, secluded, mountain farmhouse, where our neighbors were miles away and the sound of crickets (turned out to actually be coyotes) were the only sounds we heard at night.
Now, I don't think that people are so one-dimensional as to only ever want one thing, one way of living. It's not as though we're given options of a dozen or so lifestyle molds and choose to jump into one at some point. I personally still think about my adorable studio apartment in the Little Italy District (North Beach) of San Francisco and whimsically sigh, missing the days of city life and 3:00am ramen. I could do it again in a heartbeat. Maybe not with two toddlers in tow, but there's a big city girl in me who could be easily resurrected without too much of a battle.
But at the end of the day, I am happiest here. It is the version of myself who outweighs the other selves. The version who is the most fulfilled, the most authentic, the most relaxed and the most happy.
So, in the end, we packed up our two cars, two kids, chubby pug, and left Portland. We moved to North Fork, California, a town I'm quite sure you've never heard of because no one has. It is about 45 minutes from my family in Fresno, and exactly where my heart needed to be.
Here I'll take you on a tour of our home, through each room, and show you the transformations we've made to make this wonderful house our forever home.
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Wadebridge is a thriving market town on the north coast of Cornwall located 25 miles from Truro and 66 miles from Exeter. It is the main town servicing the popular tourist resorts of Padstow, Rock and Polzeath. The River Camel and the highly popular Camel Trail cycle route run through the town. The town has a population of 7,900; however its population increases substantially during the school holidays. Wadebridge is proud of its large numbers of independent retailers, cafés and restaurants and with its close proximity to the coast, its popularity amongst tourists and residents alike continues to improve.
The available office is on the1st floor of Eddystone House, which forms part of the prestigious Burgess development from the early 2000's. The premises are lift accessible and have the benefit of a parking space at the rear of the development. Internally the suite comprises two office rooms with a dedicated WC.
Office 1 1,049 sq ft (97.5 sq m)
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The Celebration Event Out of this world took place on Saturday 28th April 2018 and was absolutely fantastic. We had a good number attend and both staff and young people were dressed to impress in their space themed outfits. The vibe was amazing, the older OVOS members presented the event and every child and young person received either a sponsored award or certificate of achievement.
The entertainment and performances were brilliant and the feedback from all was really positive. Look out for more information on our OVOS events page. Well done to everyone involved with the event; especially to our OVOS young people and Laura; it really was Out of this world!


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Rules and regulations:
1. The Maureen Kovacs fund for cuneiform studies subsidies is meant for projects of a limited duration carried out by advanced students and beginning scholars within five years after obtaining their doctoral degree.
2. The application consists of the application form (see below) and three appendices, a succinct description of the proposed project, a written letter of support from the applicant's supervisor as well as a specified budget.
3.The subsidy will cover the costs of a project up to €1,000.
4. If a sum lower than €1,000 is awarded, the remainder may be conferred to another project.
5. Applicants must be members of the IAA.
1. The committee, which will be selected by the IAA Board, shall consist of three persons; only members of the IAA will be eligible.
2. The committee members will serve for three years, after which a new committee will be chosen.
Time table
1. Applications should be sent to the IAA Office in Leiden no later than March 1. The office shall then forward them to the committee members before March 10.
2. The committee will evaluate the articles and make a preliminary ranking.
3. The committee will submit its selection report to the IAA Board no later than June 1.
4. During the following Rencontre the conclusions will be discussed at the Board meeting.
5. The subsidies will be awarded during the general meeting.
Please send your application to:
International Association for Assyriology
c/o Prof. Dr. W.H. van Soldt
Email: w.h.van.soldt at hum.leidenuniv.nl
P.O. Box 9515
2300 RA Leiden
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Bulk Update Funded Hours
To bulk update hours for multiple students follow the below steps:
1) Tick the students and click on the green pencil at the top of the list.
2) From the green pencil click on "Bulk Update Funded Hours and Hours At Setting".
3) A slide over will display the students ticked and the hours they already have on their profile.
4) The top part of the slide over is where the new hours can be added. Click on them and manually add the new hours for the students ticked.
5) After the hours have been added click on "Bulk Update".
The Youth Support Services Agreement will load students that are 12 years and older.
Bulk Update YSSA
The students in this list can have their YSSA Bulk Updated, the bulk options are:
Permission Given, Permission Refused, School hasn't sent out the notices, No Reply from Guardians.
To bulk update students with one of the above options follow the below steps:
1) Tick the students from the table and click on the green pencil at the top of the list.
2) Tick on the one option "Bulk Assign YSSA".
3) A slide over will then display the students ticked, their current YSSA status and a drop down option.
4) From the YSSA drop down choose the new YSSA status.
5) Click on "Bulk Update".
Bulk Update Guardian Details
Students > Parents & Guardians > Bulk Update > Guardian Contact Details
In Bulk Update Guardian Contact Details, relationship, mobile number and email can all be edited.
The table can be edited by clicking on the filter button at the top of the table.
A window pops up will allow the school to edit the details of the table.
To edit/add any of the guardians details follow the below steps:
1) Hover on a cell until a blue pencil appears, then click on the cell. The new details can then be added.
2) After adding new details click the ENTER button on your keyboard.
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To Bulk Update Ethnicity, Religion and Native Language. follow the below steps;
1) Tick the students that need to be bulk updated.
2) Click on the green pencil and choose the detail to be added.
3) A slide over will then display the students ticked and from the drop-down choose the new detail.
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Dear Friend:
I hope your holidays were both restful and full of cheer. As I looked back at our community's many accomplishments in 2011, I couldn't help but reflect on how hard we worked and how much it paid off. In the coming year, I look forward to continuing to expand even further on the progress we are making in District 8.
What are your New Year's Resolutions for our community? Please leave them in the comments section below!
Last year, we engaged directly with local residents to help shape the future of our community. The El Barrio/East Harlem Youth Violence Task Force, which was convened by my office, released its official platform, a plan to bring peace to our streets that was created in conjunction with our community's youth. Soon after the release of our platform, NYCHA finally opened the Johnson Center after over 10 years of community struggle. Our community was also one of four in the city to take a major step towards democracy in 2011 as my office began implementing a Participatory Budgeting (PB) process in Council District 8. Through PB, community residents will decide how to allocate $1 million in discretionary funds towards capital projects of their choosing.
For our older residents, my office continued to make progress on developing El Barrio/East Harlem's Age Improvement District, by working with the City to launch Senior Pool Hours at Jefferson Pool and to unveil several new benches on our sidewalks, which will provide a resting place for older adults as they walk outside.
And let's not forget the citywide and national efforts to which we have contributed. Like so many of you, I have became more motivated than ever to pursue economic and social justice in our community and our city. I marched alongside thousands of Occupy Wall Street protestors and was arrested for civil disobedience as a way of making a statement on the unconscionable level of economic inequality in our society. I was also proud to sponsor and see passed into law a bill that will help protect undocumented New York City residents from detention and deportation, which will help keep more families united.
Our accomplishments in 2011 have set the bar for a great 2012. We're starting off on the right foot by celebrating Chinese New Year with our Chinese neighbors this month (more details to come). From there, the work continues. After another round of public meetings in February, we will hold the official Public Vote for the Participatory Budgeting process in late March. And of course my office and the organizations that make up the Youth Violence Task Force will continue to lead the fight for safer streets, as we seek funding to implement the recommendations from our platform. In the coming months, I will also be fighting against City budget cuts and to bring more resources to our neighborhoods.
And as always, I will continue to be active on local issues of importance across our district. Exciting and challenging times are ahead.
Please don't forget to take a moment to share your New Year's Resolutions for our community by leaving a comment below!
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As the eastern-most team in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies have never really taken well to West Coast road trips. Even in the past two seasons, over which the team had a winning record overall, they went 4-14 over four long West trips, including 1-8 in each season's early trip.
But with help from a quarter-ending halfcourt three from Rudy Gay, the Grizzlies went on a 15-0 run to get back into the game and it was close the rest of the way. But the Grizzlies just couldn't generate enough offense in the fourth quarter to pull this one out.
Gay scored a game-high 24 points on 9-18 shooting but also committed six turnovers, and didn't get much help from any other perimeter scorers. Mike Conley and O.J. Mayo combined to shoot 7-29, with reservers Quincy Pondexter and Dante Cunningham (2-8) similarly ineffective off the bench. Meanwhile, the Clippers deployed five good perimeter shooters, all of whom — Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups, Caron Butler, Mo Williams, and Randy Foye — hit at least one three-pointer.
In the fourth quarter, Gay, Mayo, and Conley combined to shoot 1-13, with a Mayo three the trio's lone bucket. I was pretty tired by the end — West Coast trips are rough on us too — but felt like the team was rushing up outside shots down the stretch, rather than focusing on working the ball in to Gasol (and, to a lesser extent, Gay) closer to the basket.
The loss continues the trend of beating bad teams (the Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks are the only teams still undefeated against sub-.500 opponents) but losing to good ones (2-8 against teams above .500). Though perhaps this game signaled some progress. The Grizzlies dropped to 0-6 in road games against winning teams, but this was the closest of the six.
A micro-trend worth watching is how the Grizzlies respond to match-ups against elite scoring power forwards. Current starter Marreese Speights has struggled mightily the past two games against LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin — giving up 14 first-quarter points to Aldridge and picking up three fouls in eight minutes guarding Griffin. Speights didn't play again last night's game, with the Grizzlies finding more success going small, with Rudy Gay guarding Griffin and, with some good help from Marc Gasol in particular, doing a pretty credible job.
Going small — with Mayo in the lineup instead of Speights — puts the team's best players on the floor. But beyond that, it's looking like Gay might actually be the team's best defender against high-scoring fours. And that's a problem.
Speights didn't even soak up the back-up center minutes in the second half. Instead, that went to Hamed Haddadi, who looked a little bit more physically together in his six minutes than he had in the past three games. Though this is still an outlier:
With the loss, the Grizzlies dropped to ninth in a very tight Western Conference playoff race. The Grizzlies will finish the four-game trip Saturday at Phoenix with a chance to get a 2-2 split out of it. The biggest obstacle for the Grizzlies in this one might be psychological — maintaining full focus on the game instead of looking ahead to that plane ride home.
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More and more people enjoy shopping online. This can be a good thing for online stores because it only means they can generate more profits. However, it is also important for them to know the risks of making transactions online. One of the risks that online stores should be aware of is the use of fake credit card numbers. It is possible to generate credit card numbers for free so you really need to have the knowledge to spot the fake ones.
Ways to Keep Your Store Away from People Who Use Fake Card Numbers
With the convenience of acquiring a fake card number online, it is important that you protect your store against fraud. This is why you have to consider requiring the card verification value or CVV. CVV is a three or four security code that you can see at the backside part of a credit card. Fraudsters can never identify the code unless they will have to chance to hold the real credit card. This makes CVV an effective way for online stores to keep themselves away from ecommerce fraud which is definitely a common issue these days.
There is a tool present in most processors that will require the CVV to keep the store protected. It is also necessary that you update your operating system regularly knowing that hackers will always find ways on how they can be able to trick you. You also have to know the importance of utilizing anti-viruses and anti-spyware to prevent the attackers from doing illegal actions to your site. As much as possible, educate yourself more about credit card fraud so you can come up with effective ways to spot real credit card numbers from the fake ones so you can offer your customers with a safe and smooth transactions online.


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A Homeowner Loan is our offering specifically for homeowners over 21 years old and having at least 3 years before reaching pensionable age. The interest rate on this type of loan is 2% per month/24% flat per annum (26.82% APR). To qualify for this low interest loan, you must have held title to a property for at last 3 years; if you rent, unfortunately you cannot apply. You must also be over 21 and have been in the same salaried employment for at least 3 years; self-employment does not qualify. And you must have a fair credit rating. It does not require any pledged savings and is often referred to as "capacity-based" in that the amount we lend is based on a person's capacity to make the necessary repayments. We reserve the right to apply to a Credit Checking agency for a credit reference, but please don't assume that you will be refused just because you have a poor credit history.
We can pay your loan advance by cheque into your personal bank account, by cheque for cashing at a branch of the Co-operative Bank, by cheque for cashing at a Post Office with which we have an arrangement (a charge will apply), by Faster Payment directly into your bank account or by loading the value onto a Prepaid Debit Card.
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- As part of the approval process, we may require proof of income such as (but not limited to) bank statements for the previous 2 months.
- You agree that we contact a Credit Checking agency to check your credit worthiness as part of the loan application process.
- In the event that you default on your loan, details of such default or defaults may be passed to credit reference agencies, debt recovery agencies, and the courts. In such circumstances we may disclose details of your account and any other matters relating to your account to any credit reference agency.
- You agree that should you fail to make any repayments due under this agreement or become insolvent, the total amount outstanding may immediately become repayable (unless agreement on payment mechanisms can be agreed between us).
- You also agree that we will pass on to you any costs incurred in collection of overdue payments including the costs associated with any legal action we may take.
- In signing the Loan Agreement you agree that, should repayments on the loan fall into arrears, all current and future savings in all share accounts deposited with the credit union up to the value of the outstanding loan may be used to offset the debt.
- I agree that, if I default on repayments, information about my loan may be passed onto the Department for Work and Pensions for their consideration of deductions from the benefits that I am or will be entitled to.
- We may terminate the Loan Agreement and demand immediate repayment of all sums due if:-
- You fail to keep any part of the Loan Agreement
- You have given us false or inaccurate information in connection with the Loan Agreement.
- Statements are available on request. We will provide statements either by post, in an office or at a service point. You must inform us immediately of any incorrect item on your statement.
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Ceylinco Healthcare Services Limited (CHSL) recently sent Mr Jayantha Gunaratne, a medical physicist at its Radiation Treatment Centre, for a training programme in Switzerland, arranged by Varian Medical Systems International AG, a global leader in Radiation Oncology.
Mr Gunaratne's training follows the commissioning in December last year of a new hi-precision Clinac® iX linear accelerator to treat cancer patients at CHSL's the Radiation Treatment Centre. The new linear accelerator was supplied by Varian Medical Systems.
Titled 'Varian Advanced Techniques Physics IMRT /RapidArc,' the training programme was conducted over four days and included classroom lectures and on-site training at the Municipal Hospital Triemli, Switzerland. The course was designed to provide training for medical physicists responsible for the initial system commissioning and configuration of Varian's Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) techniques.
The aim of this course was to provide a comprehensive understanding of the treatment technique process, quality assurance tasks and treatment planning strategies, so that attendees will be able to implement IMRT/RapidArc® and Portal Dosimetry in their clinical routines, the Company said.
"We have invested in state-of-the-art equipment for radiation therapy to enable Sri Lankans to receive the most advanced treatments available, in their own country," CHSL Chairman Mr R. Renganathan said. "As the private sector's Centre of Excellence in radiation treatment we also require our physicists and radiation therapists to undergo world class training that can enable them to maximise the benefits of the equipment."
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No Time To W8- Winner (2013.05.23)
Microsoft supports Hungarian developers so that the applications appearing on the market are of high quality. One of the elements of this support is the application grant "No Time To w8" . The winners receive marketing support.
The application Weather for Everyone won in the category "Other" developed by BME Speech Lab. The team is active in other EIT ICT Labs projects, too. For further information see the links below:
Handorino, the education game (2013.05.10)
The product is an internet based game developing the children's inductive reasoning in a playful way. The product has been developed by IT experts and mathematicians at the University ELTE recently, but the idea behind it was initiated by the leading researchers of the Institute of Education, University of Szeged.
Development of some of the technological elements was carried out as part of the EITKIC_12-1-2012-0001 project, which is supported by the Hungarian Government, managed by the National Development Agency, financed by the Research and Technology Innovation Fund and was performed in cooperation with the EIT ICT Labs Budapest Associate Partner Group.The game called Handorino (http://www.handorino.com) is currently in a test phase and is available for free.
The game has an English version already, and soon its mathematical adaptation will be released, too. Besides it, research is carried out to adapt it to the teaching/learning of the English language. Other future development areas are a mobile version available on Android and iPhone/iTab, and a screening function, which developed in collaboration with psychologists, will help identify disorders of various kind. An additional goal is to make the program open to any further development.


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It is the first day of Robotics class @ Wonder Works at Liang Court.
Today, they learned how to program the Mindstorms robot to do precision movement.
Yeah it works! The robot move slowly so that every steps is precise. Slowly pick up the cup with the ball, and bring it back and drop it into another cup. Cool!
Of course, it is not easy to program. If it is too fast, too strong, you could not get the cup. Here is one of the failed attempt. Because the claw close too fast. So, it actually push the cup away. Must slowly grab it.
You also cannot grab the ping pong ball. This is the second program. Same thing, it is all about precision programming. Especially when the ping pong ball can run away easily.
After don't know how many fixes, improvement and testing, Jay finally did it. This is an interesting project.
Kay Kay will do a simpler one. Only grab the cup.
And of course it works.
Jay has been learning Lego Robotics since P1 until now. It is his 5th year, and he came very long way, to learn the skill to solve problems. And he is doing this for fun, at the same time training his brain to solve problems.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
#17 - WALKER GILLETTE, WR, Cardinals
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Walker Gillette. Gillette was a solid receiver for the Cardinals and Giants, but had the unfortunate start of his NFL career on the Chargers. He was drafted in the first round by San Diego to a team that had both Lance Alworth and Gary Garrison. Not a whole lot of playing time there.
Alworth went to Dallas the next season, but Gillette still did not get a lot of playing time. The Gray Ghost Garrison was still there, plus rookie Billy Parks had passed him on the depth chart and Jerry LeVias had been added from Houston. Still no playing time.
The Chargers dealt Gillette and another former first round pick Leon Burns to the Cardinals for RB Cid Edwards and WR Dave Williams...check Edwards' entry in an earlier blog for details of his career. In St. Louis Gillette found himself teamed with Ahmad Rashad and Jackie Smith at receiver on what should have been a pretty good offensive team. It wasn't, with an unsettled QB situation, and the Cards finished 4-9-1.
Mel Gray came back from losing almost the year before to injury for the 1973 season, and, again, Gillette found himself an extra wheel on the bus. He was 6th on the team in receptions behind Gray, Rashad, Smith, and RBs Johnny Roland and Donny Anderson. Gillette was waived before the 1974 season.
Picked up by the Giants, Gillette helped a terrible team improve from 2-11-1 in 1973 to 2-12 in 1974. Wait, that's not an improvement. Anyway, Gillette could have been Gale Sayers wrapped in Jerry Rice and the 1974 Giants weren't going to win much. Gillette improved to 29 passes caught, third best on the team behind RB Joe Dawkins and solid TE Bob Tucker.
1975 would be Gillette's career year, as he led the Giants with 43 catches for 600 yards. The Giants still weren't very good. The next year would be the final one in the NFL for Gillette, as the Giants would demote him after some drops in favor of free agent Jim Robinson. Gillette was waived in early 1977. One Canadian newspaper had the Saskatchewan Rough Riders talking about bringing him in after that, but I could not see where he played for them or anyone else after 1976.
Talk about a tough career path.
This 1973 Card was Gillette's rookie card, and the picture was used, airbrushed very badly into Giants colors, on his last Topps card in 1976. Topps couldn't find the time to get ANY pictures of Gillette on the Giants as his 1975 card was also airbrushed.
Walker Gillette was a Sporting News All-American from Richmond for 1969. On that same team were Phil Olsen (card 14) and Al Cowlings (card 16). Three members of that team in three cards!
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Even if you plan to hire a residential electrician to work on your home, you still need to be aware of the basic faults that can easily start a fire, and potentially cost the life of a loved one. To bring yourself up to speed, take a look at the 7 electrical mistakes everyone should avoid.
Overcrowded Electrical Boxes
Electrical boxes have been designed the way they are for a very good reason. They can contain dozens of wires, each of which can be carrying a large electrical current, and dissipating a significant quantity of heat. Overcrowding a box may seem like a good idea at the time, but it's something any reputable electrician in Perth will warn against due to the greatly increased risk of fire.
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Failing to Secure Live Wires
Clamps and strain relief devices are essential if you want to ensure the integrity of your electrical connections. It's never worth rushing to finish a couple of minutes early, only to leave a weak or poorly secured connection.
Using the Wrong Wire Gauges
Different currents require specific wire gauges because they will create vastly different amounts of heat. Looking up the correct gauge, and sticking to it throughout the duration of an installation is something any commercial or residential electrician will do.
Cutting Wires too Short
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Should I sell my home during the Holiday's? This is a question I often receive about this time of year. The conventional wisdom says "Sell your home in the Spring when the Buyers are plentiful". However, you have to think about it rationally, if you need to Sell your home, then put it on the market. The Holidays are a time of year when many people have time off due to vacations and paid time off. If they are looking for a home they may be more likely to view your home during the holiday break. I have found that although it is true there are less buyers during the Holiday Season, those that are in the market are serious about buying a home. Transfers and Layoffs and the like don't seem to care what time of year it is. They create a need for home Buying and Selling.
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Rizzo wanted to arraign Dalli separately – former assistant commissioner
Former assistant commissioner Michael Cassar: 'Final conviction only possible by arraigning Dalli and Zammit together – AG and police agreed not to charge Kimberley'
16 September - adds clarification
A former police investigator in the Dalligate affair – Michael Cassar – told the privileges committee on Wednesday that both the police and the Attorney General had agreed to separately charge Silvio Zammit and John Dalli on bribery and trading in influence.
The investigation, originally carried out by EU anti-fraud agency OLAF, had been carried out afresh by former Commissioner John Rizzo, assistant commissioner Joe Cachia, Cassar and Inspector Angelo Gafà.
At the time, Cassar headed the Economic Crimes Unit. Today he is head of the Maltese Security Service.
He told the privileges committee that at the same meeting, it was decided that Gayle Kimberley – whom OLAF had suggested should be charged for her role in the alleged bribery – should not be charged.
The Maltese lawyer whom Swedish Match paid €5,000 to provide them with access to former EU commissioner John Dalli, was suggested by OLAF investigators that she be prosecuted in connection with their investigation into a €60 million bribe.
Dalli resigned on 16 October 2012 on the strength of a covering letter to the OLAF report, following a four-month investigation by the EU's anti-fraud unit, led by its chief Giovanni Kessler.
"We studied the OLAF report individually, and then we put our heads together… on the day [the investigators] met the Attorney General on the way forward, I was in Strasbourg. It was decided that Silvio Zammit would be arraigned – but I was not part of this decision," Cassar said.
"In my opinion, with the evidence at hand, was that we would not have had a final conviction by only charging Dalli; it would be another story had he been charged together with Zammit."
He said Rizzo wanted to arraign Zammit, the man accused of soliciting a €60 million bribe from the European smokeless tobacco lobby and Swedish Match, separately from Dalli, before putting more questions to the former commissioner – who had resigned on 16 October 2014.
Cassar said Rizzo had not concluded the investigation since he wanted to put more questions to Dalli, who by then had gone abroad to seek medical treatment.
Cassar said he was under the impression that Rizzo planned to arraign Dalli, but that he was not part of the decision. "After Zammit was arraigned, I was no longer involved in the investigation. We could do nothing to speak to Dalli pending his medical treatment, and after the change in the administration [in March 2013] Rizzo did not give me any instructions; subsequently, I met the new commissioner [Peter Paul Zammit] to give a handover from the Economic Crimes Unit, which included the Dalli dossier."
Questioned by Chris Said, Cassar said Zammit never enquired with him about the Dalligate investigation.
Opposition wants Kessler to testify
OLAF director Giovanni Kessler said he will not attend the parliamentary committee for privileges, claiming he did not have anything to add to previous correspondence with the Speaker of the House on his views with regards to the investigation he conducted on former European Commissioner John Dalli.
The committee is investigating Joseph Muscat's complaint against Opposition leader Simon Busuttil, who in October accused the Prime Minister of interfering in the police investigation against former EU commissioner John Dalli.
Nationalist whip David Agius and Nationalist MP Chris Said insisted that the Speaker should tell the president of the European Commission to give the authority to Kessler to testify.
But Speaker Anglu Farrugia instantly read out correspondence from his legal advisor, who said that there was no legal mechanism for the House to enforce an invitation for a foreign witness to be brought to Malta. The committee resolved to send a list of topics to Kessler.
Clarification from Michael Cassar
In a letter to the Speaker of the House on 16 October 2014, Cassar precised that it was incorrect to state that Peter Paul Zammit had not taken any interest in the Dalli investigation, but that Zammit "had a point of reference with whom to consult at his convenience" since at the time of Cassar's handover of the workload at the Economic Crimes Unit, there were two other principal investigators.


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Offshore safety still isn't making the grade
Offshore drilling safety still isn't making the grade.
Saturday marks the third anniversary of the worst offshore oil disaster in U.S. history, and many of the improvements that have been made continue to focus on response to disaster than on prevention.
For far too long, offshore safety has been defined by the absence of catastrophe, which as we learned three years ago, is a poor substitute for vigilance and prevention.
The presidential commission created to investigate the Deepwater Horizon accident this week issued a report card on the progress that's been made in the three years since the accident. Overall, it's a passing grade, but we're a long way from getting into Harvard.
We all - the energy industry, regulators, lawmakers and taxpayers - have an interest in making sure such an accident doesn't happen again.
At an energy industry conference in Houston this week, John England, vice chairman of the consulting firm Deloitte and head of its oil and gas practice, cautioned that among the biggest risks the industry faces is another safety or environmental disaster. The regulatory response to a second Macondo-like spill would permanently cripple, if not completely curtail, Gulf of Mexico operations.
Despite the stakes, the highest grades the commission gave on its progress report were B's for safety and environmental protection and for spill response and containment.
Safety gets a B mostly because of new regulations, such as improved standards for well construction. Spill response gets the same mark because of the government's new requirements that containment systems must be available before a well's drilled. The industry got a B-, but that's better than the C- it got last year.
"We can say with confidence that offshore drilling is safer than it was three years ago," Bob Graham, the commission's former co-chairman, said this week.
Graham's confidence, though, is largely based on prescriptive changes - new rules, response requirements and company policies.
It's hard to tell
The question of whether drilling is actually safer is difficult to quantify. As I noted last fall, after an explosion on a platform operated by Houston's Black Elk Energy killed three workers, the dearth of incident data for offshore drilling leaves most operators and regulators in the dark.
Without a broad base of incident statistics - how many hydrocarbon releases have there been in the past three years, and how does that compare to the previous three, for example - we can't know if operations truly are safer.
Some companies track this data internally, but there's a reluctance to make it public. While the presidential commission praised the Obama administration for overhauling the federal agencies that oversee offshore drilling, it overlooked that fact that those agencies release data in a form that is, at best, as complete as Swiss cheese.
The lack of data doesn't just mask company performance, it also shrouds the effectiveness of regulators. We may have tighter regulations, but do we have tighter enforcement? Are regulators issuing more citations? Why or why not?
Such questions can't be answered by the scant information regulators currently make public.
To turn some of those B's into A's, both the industry and the regulator need to become more transparent, to encourage full reporting of offshore incidents and maintenance issues.
Even more disturbing, the commission found that Congress failed to ensure adequate resources needed for further improvement. It gave lawmakers a D& for failing to provide enough funding for the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the primary regulator for offshore drilling. While lawmakers set up a framework for funding restoration efforts after a spill, the ongoing budget battles in Washington have stymied efforts to provide more funding for rapid spill response efforts.
Slacking off?
If Congress continues to stifle the regulators, those B's awarded by the commission in other areas are likely to slide. Already, the commission said it found indications that the rate of improvements in safety and environment protection is slowing.
The thirst to cut federal spending can't be quenched at the cost of safety. We have come to expect cheap energy in the U.S., but if we expect that to continue, Congress needs to increase funding for offshore oversight.
The Gulf is a crucial energy source for the U.S., helping to fuel a rise in domestic drilling that is changing 40 years of energy practice. The benefits of our newfound abundance, though, ride on the industry's ability to drill safely offshore.
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Marc Cota-Robles spoke to Trejo, who said he will be in Atlanta to cheer on the Rams on Super Bowl Sunday! Watch the full interview above.
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Sgt. Jennifer Ross with the Decatur Police Department shares the latest in a series of safety tips:
Dashing through the snow…safely
The next topic in our Holiday Safety Series addresses driving to your destination whether it be across town for a dinner party or a much longer journey to spend time with your loved ones. My childhood holiday travel memories are of 2-5 hours (depending on which set of grandparents we were going to see) in the back of a car, that I swear had no seatbelts, while engaged in sibling warfare over the true center line of the backseat and who was in violation. Looking back, I do not know how my parents safely made it anywhere with my brother and I in tow. I recall thinking my father's preparation ritual for holiday road trips was overly dramatic as it seemed like we were mobilizing for a road trip to Alaska instead of south Georgia or North Carolina. I now understand that this was his way to keep his family safe and reduce the stress that comes with holiday travel so we could all enjoy ourselves. Always following some basic safety tips whether driving short or long distances, investing a little bit of time to prepare for an emergency and being patient will get you where you are going safely and in better spirits. Remember to make safety a habit and not a headache!
– Before you start your trip, make sure your vehicle is tuned up and in good shape for travel, especially your tires (don't forget the spare). This is even more important for winter driving conditions. If you are weary of your vehicle's current condition and think it needs some work, rent a vehicle for a road trip. You will be safer, less stressed and it can be a treat to have a newer, different or larger vehicle for travel.
– Wear your seatbelt and make sure all of your passengers are wearing their seatbelt or secured in a car seat or booster seat appropriate for their size. Unrestrained passengers are more likely to be injured and become a projectile to other passengers in a crash.
– Keep your speed down. Give yourself plenty of time and distance to react to the traffic around you. Let impatient and aggressive drivers pass you or go ahead of you so that you control the situation.
– If there will be drinking at your holiday get-together, choose a designated driver who will remain alcohol free, grab a cab or stay where you are.
– Make sure you have a roadside emergency kit, you can buy a fancy one already put together or create your own. Basic items for your kit: jumper cables, flares, extra fuses, flashlight w/extra batteries, first aid kit, tire inflator (such as a Fix-A-Flat), tire pressure gauge, basic tools (flat & Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, adjustable wrench), duct tape, blanket, bottled water and energy bars. Make sure your cell phone is charged and that you bring your charger for the trip.
– Be patient and stay fresh & alert when driving. Your trip will be safer and more enjoyable if you are not in a rush and not exhausted before you even get started. Whomever you are going to visit would rather you arrive a little later than for you to be in a crash.


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SYRACUSE -- The 51st Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair was taken down, but it didn't go to waste.
American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Noblehurst Farms, dismantled the 800-pound sculpture today at the New York State Fairgrounds.
Ultimately, the inedible butter will make its way to Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion (and Linwood), a "Dairy of Distinction," where it will be recycled in the farm's methane digester and converted into renewable energy to power the dairy farm and produce liquid fertilizer for crops.
Noblehurst Farms has been recognized for achievements in sustainability and community partnerships to divert food waste from local landfills. (For previous coverage of an example of these efforts, click here.)
This year's sculpture, "Milk. Love What's Real," featured a grandfather and child dunking cookies into milk and a young couple sharing a milkshake, illustrating how our love for real dairy connects many cherished moments in our lives.
Here's a link to a time-lapse video of the sculpture's deconstruction, which actually took 90 minutes to do.
About American Dairy Association North East
The American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) is the local affiliate of the National Dairy Council® and the regional consolidation of three promotion organizations including the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council Inc., Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program. Committed to nutrition education and research-based communications, ADANE provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier nation, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media.
Funded by dairy checkoff dollars from more than 12,000 dairy farm families in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Northern Virginia, ADANE works closely with Dairy Management Inc.™ to bring a fully integrated promotion program to the North East region. For more information, visit AmericanDairy.com
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Houston, Here We Come
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- AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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- AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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I am so sorry to hear that the latest treatment hasn't worked out for you. I also have refractory Hodgkins. I am also going down to Houston, but I'm down there for scans. They are my first scans post auto stem-cell transplant. I am so freaking nervous about them that I haven't been sleeping for about 2 weeks now. I got my transplant at MD Anderson. My transplant doctor is Nieto and my lymphoma doctor is Younes.
I understand that uneasiness in the pit of your stomach, because I feel it too. I understand how much of your life has been stolen from you, and how little acts of control can save your sanity. I know how frustrating it is to watch your plans crumble, and how difficult it is to make new ones that are more than a week away. Reading your blog helps me feel less alone, and I truly appreciate how honestly you express yourself in a horrible situation.
Since we are going to be down at MD Anderson at the same time, I would love to help you get accustomed down there. I know who to talk to about housing, where to call and sign up. I was in Houston for almost 3 months, so I've gotten pretty familiar with the city. Please, please look me up on facebook, my name is Pegah Babaei.
Sending you good thoughts and vibes,
Pegah *_*
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Everything's bigger in Texas, right? Warm thoughts and healthy vibes being sent your way.ReplyDelete
Karin, I will be thinking of you in Texas and wanted to pass along a few of my favorite Houston haunts (I spent a couple of very hot summers there). Please go to Mission Burrito (a must if you only go to one place) and Amy's ice-cream. And, if you get a chance to go to the Ice House, you can play shuffleboard! Make sure you eat some good Barbecue...Goode and Company? Finally, I don't know how long you will be there but if you are looking for a weekend off, Galveston=nearby beach. Opportunity within obstacle. Houston=opportunity to see a new place/way of life. Perhaps your book will be arranged chronologically and headed with city names?ReplyDelete
Karin, the best of luck to you in TX. RyanReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Thoughts and prayers are following you, Karin. God bless you and Craig.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 8:51 PM
I have never met you but I follow your blog. I am sorry to hear of the latest developments. My father in law is being treated at MD Anderson for Lipo-Sarcoma. After 5 rounds of chemo the volleyball-size tumor has shrunk 70%. I know that what you are battling is different but I know that MDA works miracles. I hope that you have a safe trip to Houston! The weather has been very warm for this time of year so definitly bring tanks and flops!!ReplyDelete
-aimee in Houston
Dear precious girl, watching and praying for you and your family as you continue your journey in Texas. You are so brave and dear. May this be what finally works. God bless and give you the strength you need. Much love is following you as you enter this new phase of your complete recovery. Love, IreneReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Miracles happen every day. Wishing you strength and comfort as your miracle awaits you in Texas.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 10:59 PM
May Houston provide the key to unlock your cure. Positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family always. Have a safe trip!!!ReplyDelete
Frank, Laura Loyot and family
Hi Karin. We are thinking good thoughts for your trip to Houston, that it may bring the "key". Keep up the strong, steady climb, knowing that you do have so many advocates, from home and all around the globe. The fact that you and "Clarity Craig" (that's great!) are open to different options and also generally open to the little joys of the world around you must be a huge asset during this chaotic time. Sending all of our warm thoughts and prayers!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 10:33 PM
The "key' is so elemental, so crucial --- what, where, when -is the key to unlocking the cure to your infliction??? You and sooo many are looking, searching oh so hard for the cure of this insidious infliction. BE IT GONE!!!!! You will find it - not to be thwarted by anything! Ok there is a delay, but it only strengthens the soul and the being, this delay.ReplyDelete
You will find 'the key' - it will open the door to recover - it will!!! Your resolve, compounded with all of us who are also resolved to 'find the key and open the door to recover for you' is so abundant and determined - is simply incredible. The force by with you dear Karin Diamond. Nobody lingers forever with clarity. (ha)
- AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I live in Houston and have ordered up some especially nice weather for your arrival! I've been to MDA and know that yes, miracles do indeed exist there and I'm hoping there's one on reserve just for you. Enjoy the sunshine & flip-flop weather, and be sure to get some Mexican food. We've got some of the best. Lemme know if you want me to name names.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Hi Karin,ReplyDelete
we're thinking of you and Craig and hope that things work out for you in Texas. We're sending all of our positive thoughts and energy your way.
You are an amazing person and I know it's because you come from an AMAZING family.
All our best---Connie Hotchkiss & family


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This is my box, this is my box…
I never travel without my box.
In the first drawer I keep my magic stones. […]
In the second drawer, I keep all my beads. […]
In the third drawer… in the third drawer…
Oh little boy…
oh little boy…
In the third drawer I keep…
– Melchior, "Amahl and the Night Visitors" by Gian Carlo Menotti
This is how I think this particular flavour really works:
- recipes from OUR kitchen:
» semolina fennel seed bread with currants and pinenuts
» molasses fennel rye bread
» taralli with fennel seeds
» fennel seed Pernod crackers
» orange, red onion, fennel salad
» Shrimps or Scallops with Pernod Sauce
I don't know exactly what T did to make this ice cream (I had to avert my eyes) but here is his method for making his other various flavours of ice cream. And if you'd really like to know what he did, I feel certain he'd be happy to share the recipe with you. He LOVES it. In spite of the horrifying colour.
I was thinking of submitting this to Susan's (The Well-Seasoned Cook) Black and White Wednesday event, but the contrast in tone from the ice cream and the board just didn't work at all in B&W.
And then I considered entering the photo as is. Because I think it looks like the ice cream is in black and white but the rest is in colour. Don't you?
But then I decided it was probably wiser to leave well enough alone. Not to mention that it isn't even Wednesday.
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Last week a client asked me if I would do an Adobe After Effects animation. I had done a few simple text animations before, but nothing to complicated. At some stage after watching many Youtube videos I discovered the camera layer, wow, how awesome is that. Instantly my brain went mental visualising all the possibilities.
I've seen a few opening credits on movies that use photos to create a really cool video affect. Sorry, not sure of the technical term. I wanted to try and replicate this a little bit. I chose this image of the Semaphore Kite Festival because it was easy to remove objects from the background. My first step was to remove the kites I wanted animated and re-fill the empty backgrounds with sky. Which I did simply using the spot healing tool in Photoshop.
The next trick was changing the layers to 3D and putting objects where I think they should of been. This was actually very fiddly. This attempt I was unable to get the kite line to animate, next time!
As part of the learning experience I also played with Adobe Animate, which is basically Adobe Flash rebadged. I found this product much clumsier than After Affects. From what I can work out (not made very clear on the Adobe page) Animate is better for Vector animations where as After Effects is more 'photoshoppy'
Anyway, I don't think this will be my last Adobe After Effects animation, make sure you keep an eye on my Animation blogs, only one entry there now, but I hope to add more soon.


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John Kelly, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said marijuana is "not a factor" in the U.S. drug war, and authorities should instead be focusing on other narcotics.
Speaking with Chuck Todd Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press, Kelly said heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine are the three substances authorities should be tackling. Heroin and meth, said Kelly, are "virtually all produced in Mexico," while cocaine "comes up from further south." Combined, the three drugs killed more than 50,000 people in the U.S. since 2015, said Kelly. Along with opiates, the drugs cost the U.S. around $250 billion.
Kelly was asked by Todd how federal marijuana legalization would affect drug arrests in the U.S. Medical marijuana is already legal in 28 states, while in eight states plus Washington, D.C., marijuana is legal for recreational use.
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Kelly said increased drug arrests are not a solution. "The solution is a comprehensive drug demand reduction program in the United States that involves every man and woman of goodwill," he told Todd.
Last year, Kelly said in an interview with Military Times that he supports medical marijuana use. "Whether it's veterans or anyone else, if it helps those people, then fine," he said. "Medicine is medicine."
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However, Kelly doesn't support legalizing marijuana, calling it a gateway to stronger drugs.
His remarks on Meet the Press came as marijuana legalization advocates are watching the new Trump administration to see whether it will recognize states that have legalized marijuana or ramp up U.S. efforts to stop drug use. Although Kelly's stance on legalizing weed matches that of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the latter is considerably more hardline and said in a speech last month that marijuana is "slightly less awful" than heroin. Sessions said criminal enforcement, treatment and prevention are "three main ways to fight the scourge of drugs."
A recent Washington Post article outlined how Sessions appears ready to crack down on marijuana use, and has a "plan to prosecute more drug and gun cases and pursue mandatory minimum sentences."
"I reject the idea that America will be a better place if marijuana is sold in every corner store," he said in March. "And I am astonished to hear people suggest that we can solve our heroin crisis by legalizing marijuana so people can trade one life-wrecking dependency for another that's only slightly less awful."
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Human chain of students. Hong Kong police violence questioned
Asia News report: by Paul Wang
Many Catholic and Protestant school students took part in the human chain. Police officers accused of "selling out" (to China) and "mafiosi". Chinese agents suspected of having infiltrated Hong Kong law enforcement. A petition to the US to "free Hong Kong". Joshua Wong freed yet again.
Hong Kong (AsiaNews) - Students from dozens of secondary schools in different areas of Hong Kong have formed human chains this morning between the various branches to support the five questions that the anti-extradition movement has put to the government (see photo 1 and video ).
Boys and girls from Catholic and Protestant schools participated in the event (photo 2). Many of them arrived in class five minutes later, again to draw attention to the five demands. The head of the executive responded only to the first one, permanently canceling the extradition law, but not to the other four.
Among these, the most urgent is the opening of an independent investigation into the excessive use of force by the police.
Hong Kong police forces are accused of firing rubber bullets at point blank range, throwing thousands of canisters of tear gas, beating defenseless demonstrators and ordinary citizens, using pepper spray against unsuspecting passers-by.
In addition, they are accused of collusion with local mafia groups that threaten and intimidate young people participating in demonstrations with acts of hooliganism. Parents and friends of those affected open disputes against police officers.
The general distrust of the police in also mounting because in these three months of demonstrations many cases have been discovered of policemen in uniform without a recognition code; others who speak in Mandarin (the language of popular China, and not the Cantonese used in Hong Kong); others who refuse to present their identity card; still others that have a China police badge. Protesters suspect that policemen in China are now infiltrated among the Hong Kong law enforcement agencies.
Yesterday, during a demonstration in Chater Garden, in the center, which was attended by tens of thousands of people, slogans such as "sold out" or "Mafiosi" were brandished against policemen.
Towards the end of the demonstration, in the afternoon, a hundred protesters went to the US consulate. Waving stars and stripes flags banners praising democracy, they asked the United States for help in ensuring respect for human rights for the people of Hong Kong.
Late in the evening there were clashes between police and extremist protesters in different parts of the city. Some metro stations were closed.
This morning, one of the leaders of the student riots, Joshua Wong, was released on bail again. He had been arrested yesterday when he returned from a trip to Taiwan and was to leave for Germany and then for the USA.
Wong was arrested at the end of August for leading an unauthorized demonstration and released on bail. Although he was subjected to a curfew and could not leave Hong Kong, the court had allowed him to make trips already planned before his arrest.
(Video credit: Guardians of Hong Kong).
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Sinead O'Connor Has Some Choice Words Of Wisdom & Conviction
Many people today probably don't know who Sinead O'Connor is, but she was a pop star in music back in the 80's.
She was known as a singer with the group Eurythmics, even though I'm not sure if she was a long standing member of the group itself.
But it seems like as of late today she is bugged by something that just made her speak out to another upcoming star that is known definitely in the music industry now.
That star that is very known is no other then Miley Cyrus, and Cyrus got called out by O'Connor for the wardrobe meltdown that the public has been witnessing in her videos.
So after sending a letter to Cyrus (which was one of those "big sister" advice talks).
As you would have guessed that didn't go over to well with Cyrus, and so as a result it sparked some she say — she say words between the two celebs.
That's when Cyrus played some "hardball" with O'Connor, aligning her with Amanda Bynes that has been having some major issues in her career as of late.
Cyrus basically compared O' Connor to Bynes, even though I don't see how they have the same types of issues in their careers myself.
Bynes's situation is way more serious, O'Connor did admit that she was dealing with some depression factors in her life.
But O'Connor did have some troubles growing up as a youngster, but she seems very strong-minded overall and I didn't know that she is a priest.
So yea I would say I haven't seen O'Connor from the time of her career get edgy, to the point in her career that she loses her identity (or go far off the deep end).
But that's from what I have noticed since the times in the spotlight as a performer.
But after Cyrus went on the assault against O'Connor, O'Connor went ballistic and threatened Cyrus with legal action.
Another reason for the legal action move that O'Connor put on Cyrus, is because she claims that Cyrus was mocking the mentally ill.
Then it was the matter of Simon Cowell, that apparently was in O'Connor's "sites" as well.
This situation unfolded on "The Late Late Show" out in Ireland.
That is where she put the focus on Simon Cowell, that was ODF course one of the judges on the American Idol TV program.
She said that Simon Cowell and one of his colleagues (Louis Walsh), were responsible for the death of rock & roll.
She basically came out and just said that they are murdering i…
She gave the comment saying that.. "the Power Of Rock & roll to change things, to move people,is being murdered by all of this worship of fame, 'Pop idol', 'x factor', all this stuff.
People like simon cowell and louis walsh,who doesn't even know how to burn a "cd" as of the last time I saw him.
Deciding what records should sound like, and deciding who gets to be famous and who doesn't".
So yea she sounds fed up big-time..
So it should be interesting to see how things will transpire for Sinead on this topic matter in the near future. And knowing her, she will stick with this to the very end LOL..
Oh yea I didn't forget LOL, Sinead had her Cannons aimed & ready at both Cyrus and Cowell and Walsh.
So Basically..
fIre!!! This has been a Sinead O'Connor 2013 "Cannonblast Productions"…
(Miley Cyrus at VMA 13′)
(Sinead's take on Miley's image)
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Sinead O' Connor Cannonblasts Simon Cowell..
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Personal Assistant required for management firm in Mayfair, London.
Working for one Director and his family, this is a fantastic role for someone wanting a dual business and private PA role!
The corporate side will see you managing travel, meetings, events, email and expenses management whilst the private side will see you manage travel, holidays, events, household administration, email and expenses management, ad hoc projects and running errands for the family.
This is a great opportunity for a switched on, proactive PA who wants to work for a successful and dynamic company and individual. To be successful in this role you will need high levels of integrity and discretion, excellent attention to detail, a willingness to learn and be a team player.
Ideally you will have 3 years' experience in a similar PA role with both corporate and private responsibilities. Our client is happy to take a PA with potential to grow into an EA - someone who can learn and be taught in the role.
Advanced IT skills and a warm and friendly attitude is a must!
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum plus benefits and discretionary bonus
To apply please email your CV directly to Kosmos Recruitment quoting reference 'PA - Business/Private'.
Due to a high volume of candidates we regret to say that only those successful will be contacted.
Kosmos Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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Facebook loves to tout all the ways it has improved its content moderation process over the past several years. The company has built out its artificial intelligence, hired thousands more moderators to review flagged posts, and more. However, according to a recent report from Amnesty International UK, the company still isn't doing enough to help women who report harassment and abuse on the platform.
"Time and time again we hear social media companies making pledges that they will do better, but their efforts have not been good enough," a spokesperson for Amnesty International told The Guardian. "Women are still feeling silenced to speak out online for fear of abuse."
The report details cases of women who received offensive or graphic images, had their private photos posted without their consent, and got messages that made them fear for their safety. And according to the report, 52 percent of women who flagged this kind of content were either ignored or told that it did not violate Facebook's community standards. Additionally, 54 percent said they didn't trust Facebook's handling of abuse, and 72 percent said the company needed to hire more moderators to deal with complaints.
Facebook may be making improvements in how it handles these issues, but if this report is any indication, the situation is still pretty dire for the social media giant.
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I love Pinterest! In fact, I think I am slightly addicted to it. It is my go-to site for ideas and inspiration for practically everything. Since it is such a wonderful resource, I thought I would periodically write about something that I have pinned, whether it be something I made myself or an idea I pinned from someone else.
Since Mother's Day is right around the corner, I thought I would start with a kid-friendly craft that I created and pinned to my "Crafts" board. Here is My Pinteresting Idea! – Chalkboard Flower Pots! Why not surprise that special mom, grandma, aunt or friend in your life with a chalkboard flower pot. It's a very simple project. I even created a few for our store.
Here's What You Need:
*Chalkboard Paint (I used the kind in a spray can because I think it applies more evenly)
*Terra Cotta Flower Pot
*Ribbon, stones, silk flowers or any embellishment you choose
*Cement adhesive (you will need to supervise kids when using this)
*Potting Soil
Now the process is simple. Simply spray pot with chalkboard paint. Apply evenly and allow to dry and spray another coat. Let dry. Once pot is dry, embellish top rim of pot with ribbon (or any embellishment you like) using cement adhesive. For these, I simply cut ribbon to fit around rim and glued into place.
Once glue is dry, fill the pot half way with potting soil. Remove plant or flower from its existing pot and replant in the chalkboard flower pot. Write the name of the plant (or any saying you wish) on the outside of the pot. Don't forget to water you plant!
This project is so simple and makes a perfect gift for that someone special. I love the idea of gifting plants, especially at Mother's Day, because they can be enjoyed for a long time.
You can follow my boards on Pinterest at the following address: http://www.pinterest.com/marusso30.


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Passion Plays Attract Religious Travel Groups
Passion plays depicting the suffering and triumphs of Jesus Christ draw the faithful from miles around. They come to these spectacles to be awed and inspired. Here is a look at some time-honored productions:
The Great Passion Play
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Since 1969, over 7.6 million people have seen The Great Passion Play. Located in the Ozark Mountains, the amphitheater presents the story of Jesus Christ's life, betrayal, death, resurrection and ascension with a cast of over 250 actors and animals. The play has been named America's No. 1 attended outdoor drama by the Institute of Outdoor Drama.
The Great Passion Play ground include Christ of the Ozarks, the third-tallest Jesus statue in the world. The Bible Museum holds over 7,000 Bibles in 625 languages and dialects. The Sacred Arts Center displays a diverse collection of Christian art. Visitors can walk through a life-sized replica of the eastern gate in Jerusalem for a virtual trip to the Holy Land, also on the Passion Play grounds.
The Passion Play and theme park were closed due to bankruptcy in late 2012, but a Christian radio network purchased the property and in early May opened the park and play for the 2013 summer season. Performances will be held two to four times a week through Oct. 26.
Other attractions in town include the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, which has a replica of an early 20th century parlor. The upper level is an art gallery.
Bear Mountain Riding Stables and Dude Ranch hosts guided trail rides and hayrides. Beaver Creek is a popular fishing, boating and scuba diving destination. It is also frequently visited for water skiing, sailing, wind surfing, house boating and canoeing. Its Belle of the Ozarks features sightseeing cruises along the scenic Beaver Lake shoreline.
Oberammergau Passion Play
Oberammergau, Germany
The Oberammergau Passion Play was first performed in 1634 after the Bavarian town of Oberammergau made a vow to God to perform it every 10 years if God would spare them from the plague. It was last performed in 2010. Join Oberammergau in 2020 as the mountain village continues its vow.
The American Passion Play
Bloomington, Illinois
The play on Jesus' life, suffering, trial and death differs from others in that it presents Jesus' entire ministry, not just events from the Passion Week. The production has changed to depict modern historical knowledge while remaining true to Jesus' teachings. Marking its 91st consecutive season, the play will be presented in 2014 on March 29, April 5, April 12, April 13 and April 26.
The Living Word Outdoor Drama
Cambridge, Ohio
This performance takes place on a set that is considered America's most authentic re-creation of Old Jerusalem. The audience will experience Jesus Christ's teachings, trials, triumph and resurrection. The outdoor drama is the only passion play of its kind that invites the audience to be a part of the performance, as audience members are invited to join the cast as an extra. The drama is performed each Friday and Saturday evening from July 12 through Sept. 28, 2013.
The Passion Play
Union City, New Jersey
The Park Performing Arts Center is home to the longest- running passion play in America. The play has been performed since 1915 and is currently in its 99th season. It began in Union City when German and Swiss immigrants decided to present a passion play as an offering of world peace. The play was performed this year on March 16,23 and 21.
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You've got this.
We've all heard the expression 'fake it til you make it' and sometimes that's just what you've got to do, especially when it comes to appearing confident in a job interview. Even if you are not a naturally confident person there are things you can do to make sure nerves don't get the better of you and ruin your chances of success.
One easy way to kick-start your brain and get you fired up is to listen to some inspiring music. Whatever your jam, we all have songs that inspire us and make us feel empowered. Whether they make you sing in the shower, dance in the street or tap your toes on the train, some songs are guaranteed to give you a confidence boost and put you in a positive mindset.
With that in mind, we've created a playlist full of songs to get you in the zone and this mash up has something for everyone. If you're heading into a job interview any time soon, wrap your ears around these and get ready to shine. Here are seven of the best to get you started...
1. Eminem - Lose Yourself
2. Katy Perry - Roar
3. Pharrell Williams - Happy
4. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger
5. Daft Punk- Harder Better Faster Stronger
6. Beyoncé - Run the World (girls)
7. Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk
Want more of this? Check out the full playlist here. We'd love to know what's missing - if you have a song suggestion let us know by getting in touch on social media and we'll add it to the list.