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Louise Arnold fonds. — 1916-1934. — 35 photographs.
Biographical Sketch
Louise Arnold, the youngest of ten children, was born in Michigan, in 1901. Her mother passed away in 1910 and her father Edward then married Sadie McDougall in Winnipeg in 1912. The Arnold family arrived in the Clairmont area on the first train travelling to Grande Prairie and rented Arthur Patrick's farm. Louise attended Big Horn school on the Scenic Heights corner, and her step-mother Sadie served as a postmistress for Niobe.
When Louise's father Edward passed away in 1919 his wife Sadie left the area for the United States. Louise stayed and taught at Currie school which was located northwest of Clairmont. She also spent time with friends, particularly with the Bredin family at their home "Twin Shacks".
Louise left the area to take nurses training at the University of Alberta in 1925, though she didn't finish the program. She married William F. Findlay from Leduc in 1928. After their marriage William and Louise moved to California where they raised three children.
In 1934, Louise accompanied by her children Conn, Bill and Shirley made a trip back to see the Bredins and other Clairmont friends.
Louise lived in Belmont, California until the end of her life and died on January 28, 1983 in a hospital in San Mateo, California.
Custodial History
The collection was sent digitally to the archives from Louise (Arnold) Findlay's granddaughter Wendy Findlay Kennedy who scanned the photographs from an album that had belonged to Louise.
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of digital and physical reproductions of photographs taken by Louise Arnold while she was living in the Clairmont area. The photographs depict gatherings along the Wapiti, trips to the Beaverlodge Experimental farm, the gatherings at the Bredin family home, Currie school and students, and Montrose School.

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The war on drugs may have failed, but it certainly hasn't ended: Every 25 seconds in the U.S., someone is arrested for drug possession.
Arrests for the possession and personal use of drugs are boosting the ranks of the incarcerated at astonishing rates — with 137,000 people behind bars for drugs on any given day, and 1.25 million every year. Possession of even tiny quantities of illicit drugs is criminalized in every state, a felony in most, and the No. 1 cause of all arrests nationwide. And while marijuana is now legal in a handful of states and decriminalized in others, in 2015 police nationwide made over 547,000 arrests for simple marijuana possession — more than for all categories of violent crime combined. These arrests are feeding people into a criminal justice system that's rife with inefficiencies, abuse, and racism, and compounding drug users' substance abuse with the lifelong impact of a criminal record.
The staggering numbers, detailed in a report released today by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union, shed new light on the colossal impact of the criminalization of drug use, as well as on the discriminatory impact of its enforcement. These laws have done nothing to stem the public health problem of drug addiction and in the process have destroyed countless lives and cost incalculable amounts of public resources in arrests, prosecution, and incarceration, the report charges.
Nearly half a century after it was first launched by President Nixon, the war on drugs has been widely recognized to have been a failure, yet little of substance has been done to reverse its course and the catastrophic damage it continues to inflict. In fact, while piecemeal approaches to fixing some of its symptoms — like sentencing reform, marijuana reclassification, and some discussion of police abuse — have by now been embraced within mainstream politics, the drug war's founding policy, the criminalization of the personal use and possession of drugs, has rarely been questioned.
"This is a time when marijuana reform is sweeping the country, and yet we haven't asked the question, Why do we still criminalize other illicit drugs?" Tess Borden, one of the report's authors, told The Intercept. "It's a time when we're talking about race and policing and we show that drugs possession is the No. 1 cause of arrest, disproportionately impacting black communities, and yet we're not talking about drug possession reform."
In fact, as discussion of mass incarceration and criminal justice reform has gained ground, public conversations about drugs have also begun to change in tone, and there is growing recognition that drug use should be treated as the public health issue it is — and not a criminal justice one. Not incidentally, the recent opioid "epidemic," which has mostly impacted white communities, has contributed significantly to the shift in discourse — further testimony, to some, of how the criminalization of drugs was always tied to race.
But so far, legislation has not followed.
Instead, continued criminalization has curbed neither substance abuse nor drug sales. Drug use rates remain mostly unchanged from Nixon's time, and while some politicians insist the laws are there to deter trafficking, users are arrested four times as often as sellers. Criminalization drives them underground, making them more prone to unsafe practices and less likely to access the little treatment that is available to them. And when they do get arrested, they are funneled into a criminal justice system that's defined by dysfunction and discrimination at every step.
"There are injustices and corresponding harms at every stage of the criminal process," the report notes, before detailing how drug arrests feed people en masse into widely problematic structures, from police to jails and courts.
Criminalizing drug use "simply has not worked," the report's authors charge — calling on state and federal legislators to rewrite the law to fully decriminalize personal drug use, and, until that happens, encouraging all levels of enforcement to stop enforcing it or try to minimize its impact. They call on prosecutors to decline to go after drug possession cases, judges to avoid sentencing to incarceration, and police to decline arresting people for small drug possession and to stop measuring department performance based on those arrest numbers.
In fact, drug arrests begin with police searches and seizures and shape the interactions of entire communities with law enforcement. They send thousands of people to jail — 89,000 of whom languish in jails every day, on average — where they are separated from family and kept away from jobs, trapped by unaffordable bail, and collecting debt at every step of the process. The threat of inflated prison sentences leads 99 percent of those charged with drug possession in the 75 largest U.S. counties to bow to guilty pleas. Convictions, in turn, ensure that 48,000 drug offenders are in state prisons every day, on average, at a huge public cost, in addition to the personal one. Whether sentenced to prison time or not, once convicted of a felony a drug offender is branded for life, in many states locked out of jobs, student loans, benefits, and even the right to vote. Where probation is afforded, conditions are often so unreasonable that lawyers sometimes counsel clients to opt for a prison sentence instead, the report found.
Enforcement varies widely across the country, sometimes even within the same state, and as police and prosecutors are afforded a level of discretion when pursuing people over drug possession, the results are unsurprisingly racist:
People of color are disproportionately criminalized over behavior they don't engage in any more than their white counterparts. According to the report, in 2014 black adults accounted for 14 percent of all drug users nationwide but a third of those arrested for drug possession. In the states for which police tracked data, they were four times more likely to get arrested for marijuana than whites. In Manhattan alone, black people were 11 times more likely than whites to be arrested for drug possession. In 2002 — the last year for which national jail statistics are available — black people were 10 times more likely to be in jail for drug possession. In 2014, they were six times more likely to be in prison for the same crime — and all this even though whites remain more likely to use any drugs over the course of their lives than black people are.
In the 196-page report, which is based on hundreds of interviews with drug users in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, and New York, including many who were incarcerated, as well as family members, attorneys, government officials, and service providers, researchers paint a grim picture of the devastating toll of criminalization, while also highlighting the absurdities of excessive enforcement that's "neither necessary nor proportionate," the report notes.
There's the 49-year-old black man from New Orleans who is serving a five-year sentence for possessing less than 0.2 grams of crack — after pleading guilty to avoid a possible 20-year sentence. There's the young mother who spent three months in jail in Houston, away from her three small children, including a newborn, before pleading guilty and taking a seven-month prison sentence for "residue" amounts of heroin and cocaine — her first felony. She lost her student financial aid and the food stamps she relied on to feed her children as a result of the conviction. There's the man serving 15 years for possession of an amount of methamphetamines so small that it couldn't be measured in a lab and was simply categorized as "trace." There's the Florida woman who was convicted of possession of Xanax and methamphetamine when she was 18 and because of the state's lifetime disenfranchisement provisions, will never be able to vote.
Yet in an election year in which issues that are directly related to the war on drugs have played center stage, specifics on how to put an end to it have been lacking.
"Both candidates have talked about policing and race and criminal justice at some level, but we haven't seen anyone take on policy reform," said Borden, noting however that while there's much the federal government, and especially Congress and the Department of Justice, could do to push change, most legislative change should happen at the state level, where most of the enforcement is also happening.
"It takes some time to shift public perception and legislator perception, but there's mounting appetite for this and a growing recognition that we've been stuck on one gear for four decades," she added. "It's not getting us up the hill; we just need to shift gears."


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328R "Black"
Driver: 13.6mm Dynamic
Frequency Response: 25Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 104+/-4db
Impedance: 16 ohm
Housing Material: plastic
Cable Length: 120cm
866B "Red"
Driver: 8.2 mm Dynamic
Frequency Response: 22Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 104+/-4db
Impedance: 16 ohm
Housing Material: Aluminum
Cable Length: 120cm
868B "Silver"
Driver: 10 mm Dynamic
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 104+/-4db
Impedance: 16 ohm
Housing Material: Aluminum
Cable Length: 120cm
Packaging, Accessories and Build Quality
Packaging is really close to minimum on all the BeB. This does put them into a rather inferior place especially when other U.S. companies (like MEElec) are really pushing up the packaging standard even on sub $50 offering. While packaging really doesn't reflect sound quality, the fact that you can't attract buyer to buy it in the first place means they will never know whether your earphone sound good or now. In the consumer's world, first look does matter a lot. Accessories wise, 328R comes with a pair of foam pad, 866B and 868B both come a soft pouch and three pairs of eartips (S, M, L). The quality of the eartips is neither really good nor really bad, but certainly something that can be improved upon.
Build Quality wise, BeB is only okay – the part the looks weak is the cable on all three models. They reminds me too much of the cable from Apple iBud. The cable on 866B (Red) is slightly better though overall still largely flimsy. The earpieces on the other hand look at least well built. If BeB were to swap out the cable with something better, they would have instantly looked much better than they are now. Both 866B and 68B have minor driver flex issue- not enough to affect normal use but certainly mildly annoying when inserting the IEM. Isolation is below average for both IEM models as they are vented at the back.
Overall, BeB is a little unimpressive on both look and build. However, those are issues that can be readily fixed. The fact that both BeB IEM models are priced near / in the current IEM warzone ($50~$100) means BeB really needs to step it up a level in order to compete with companies like MEElec, Brainwavz and DUNU.
Sound Quality
All three models have been given at least 50 hours of burn-in before the review.
Out of the 4 BeB's earphones, 328R is the only earbud and the cheapest among them. But don't let the price tag fools you – If you are an earbud user, this is possibly one of the best sounding earbud you can buy for $25. It might not look quite as nice as Sennheiser's $25 offering like the MX580 / MX581, but it does have better sound quality that's good enough to compete with the beloved Yuin PK3. With PK3, it is the quick, lively, specious and fun sound that draws in the listener. With 328R however, it is the warmth, the texture and the deep bass that captivates the audience. The overall sound signature is warm, smooth and with a bass that reaches down really deep, where you can hear the rumbling end of the bass notes. It is ever so slightly deeper than PK3, though not quite as quantitatively abundant, especially on the mid-bass. The mid is well textured with a good vocal – neither overall forward nor too sweet, but still intimate and quite possibility one of the best vocal performance in the price bucket. Treble is smooth and well extended. While it is not quite as sparkly and crisp like PK3, but overall the detail is still well presented and doesn't feel like lacking. Soundstage is decent – not quite as specious as PK3 but still layer and image are still fairly good on its own.
The overall sound signature of 866B Red is slightly warm and sweet yet remains fairly neutral with no particular emphasis on a certain frequency or the lack thereof. In fact, the end to end extension is rather good for IEM in such price bucket. Bass reaches deep and slightly on the thick side, quantitatively not monstrous but overall larger-than-average. Occasionally it can become slightly too thick (which reduces the texture and resolution) on bass heavy music, but it is still enjoyable and not too offensive. Mid is warm and slightly full, but not overly sweet or forwarded. Vocal is very decently textured while still retains a sense of space between the singer and the listener. Treble, especially lower treble and upper mid, is clean and clear, giving a rather good highlight over female vocal without sounding sibilant. Upper treble is however slightly rolled off. There is still some sparkle, but really lacks a sense of crispiness. Soundstage is quite good with a clearly defined sense of air, separation and image. It might not have the best soundstage in the sub$100 category but combines with the evenness of its sound signature, the 866B is remarkably good for slow and relaxing music like vocal jazz.
The overall sound signature of 868B Silver is built upon the 866B Red, still warm and sweet but with an added layer of forwardness and thickness that makes 868B more aggressive and upfront. While it makes the mid fuller, the vocal more intimate and the upper treble crispier, it also has the side effect of turning the lower treble into borderline sibilant and making the bass note overly thick, which begins to interfere with the rest of the presentation. The fullness also reduces the sense of air and thus lowering the soundstage to about average. While overall performance going from 866B to 868B is positive, it pretty much is three steps forward and two steps back and thus not quite a significant upgrade as one might want it to be. It will suit those who are really into full forward sound that has a strong rumbling bass. If you don't mind EQing a bit however, there are still a lot of potential left in 868B by simply lowering the sub-bass level for 3~6dB (which is always easier than increasing bass as it doesn't increase distortion much, if at all)
One of the claims on ETL technology is that it will allow the speaker unit to perform more linearly across the whole frequency range and especially on the bass. While there is no easy way to confirm such a claim, the three BeB's earphones do indeed prove to be able to pump out some serious bass without much compromise. Out of the three earphones, the 328R Black is really a big hit for its $25 price tag and I will recommend it to any earbuds lover wholeheartedly. The 866B Red is quite good as well – but it could have been an even better buy if it offers better build quality. I am however have some reservation over 868B Silver – it too needs a better build quality and a bit of EQ to bring out its best, but most importantly the asking price is right inside the sub$100 IEM warzone where we have seen the stiffest IEM competition from companies like MEElec, Brainwavz, DUNU and even from Shure (of its $99 SE215). While my overall HDSS experience from BeB's earphones remain quite positive, I also think it is still a hidden gem that requires more polishing to really bring out its inner shine. This will be something to look forward to.
For ranking, check out The List and Earbuds Round-up.


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On a recent walk I listened to Unmasking Misogyny on Radio Open Source. One of the guests, Danielle McGuire, told the story of Rosa Parks' activism in a way I hadn't heard before. I wanted to capture that segment of the show, save a link to it, and bookmark the link for future reference.
If you visit the show page and click the download link, you'll load the show's MP3 file into your browser's audio player. Nowadays that's almost always going to be the basic HTML5 player. Here's what it looks like in various browsers:
The show is about an hour long. I scrubbed along the timeline until I heard Danielle McGuire's voice, and then zeroed in on the start and end of the segment I wanted to capture. It starts at 18:14 and ends at 21:11. Now, how to link to that segment?
I first investigated this problem in 2004. Back then, I learned that it's possible to fetch and play random parts of MP3 files, and I made a web app that would figure out, given start and stop times like 18:14 and 21:11, which part of the MP3 file to fetch and play. Audio players weren't (and still aren't) optimized for capturing segments as pairs of minute:second parameters. But once you acquired those parameters, you could form a link that would invoke the web app and play the segment. Such links could then be curated, something I often did using the del.icio.us bookmarking app.
Revisiting those bookmarks now, I'm reminded that Doug Kaye and I were traveling the same path. At ITConversations he had implemented a clipping service that produced URLs like this:
Mine looked like this:
Both of those audio-clipping services are long gone. But the audio files survive, thanks to the exemplary cooperation between ITConversations and the Internet Archive. So now I can resurrect that ITConversations clip — in which Doug Engelbart, at the Accelerating Change conference in 2004, describes the epiphany that inspired his lifelong quest — like so:
And here's the segment of Danielle McGuire's discussion of Rosa Parks that I wanted to remember:
This single-page JavaScript app aims to function both as a player of predefined segments, and as a tool that makes it as easy as possible to define segments. It's still a work in progress, but I'm able to use it effectively even as I continue to refine the interaction details.
For curation of these clips I am, of course, using Hypothesis. Here are some of the clips I've collected on the tag AnnotatingAV:
To create these annotations I'm using Hypothesis page notes. An annotation of this type is like a del.icio.us or pinboard.in bookmark. It refers to the whole resource addressed by a URL, rather than to a segment of interest within a resource.
Most often, a Hypothesis user defines a segment of interest by selecting a passage of text in a web document. But if you're not annotating any particular selection, you can use a page note to comment on, tag, and discuss the whole document.
Since each audio clip defines a segment as a standalone web page with a unique URL, you can use a Hypothesis page note to annotate that standalone page:
It's a beautiful example of small pieces loosely joined. My clipping tool is just one way to form URLs that point to audio and video segments. I hope others will improve on it. But any clipping tool that produces unique URLs can work with Hypothesis and, of course, with any other annotation or curation tool that targets URLs.


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Day 1 Arrival in Padstow
From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Padstow.
Day 2 Padstow to Mawgan Porth18 Miles / 29 Km 7-10 Hrs 670 Metres
A truly splendid walk, along relatively gentle coastal terrain and long sandy beaches make this section of the trail an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Keep an eye out for the Bronze Age 'barrows' (ancient burial sites), Bedruthan Steps and a large sinkhole close to Dinas Head.
Day 3 Mawgan Porth to Perranporth18 Miles / 29 Km 7-10 Hrs 670 Metres
Quite a remote walk initially before you reach the more urban environs of Newquay – the busy surfing capital of the UK. After negotiating the River Gannel (keep an eye on tide times), the trail meanders along grassy clifftop paths, sand dunes and long sandy beaches – particularly Perran Beach just past the Penhale Army Training Area. From Perranporth, a short transfer brings you to your accommodation.
Day 4 Perranporth to Hell's Mouth16.8 Miles / 27 Km 7-10 Hrs 860 Metres
From Perranporth, you pass into an area with a rich mining history. After a few short, but rather steep, climbs out of Porthtowan (and Portreath) the trail continues at a more gentle gradient as far as the café at Hell's Mouth Bay – just past Deadman's Cove. The names may be quite morbid but the home baking in the café is to die for! From Hell's Mouth, a transfer brings you to your accommodation in St Ives.
Day 5 Hell's Mouth to St Ives13 Miles / 21 Km 5-7 Hrs 340 Metres
After a transfer to Hell's Mouth, a beautiful walk around Godrevy Head is followed by a challenging section along the dunes or, tides permitting, a stretch of wonderful sandy beach as far as Hayle. A prolonged section of road-walking from Hayle takes you inland around the Hayle River Estuary. From Lelant, a stunning coastal path leads you all the way into St Ives.
Day 6 Departure from St Ives
There are regular bus & train services from St Ives to Bristol/London and other destinations in the UK.
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How To Get Your Pet To Strike The Pose
Birds make for fantastic pets for folks of all ages. It consists of medicines which might be used to deal with severe pet health problems, however they may also consist of simple dietary dietary supplements that deal with the general well being of pet animals. If your pet performs tips, enlist the aid of a helper and photograph your animal performing.
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Animal Reiki is a hands on healing modality which is a wonderful form of Religious Therapeutic to use on your pet. If you happen to clear the cage as soon as in 2 days try to be tremendous. Many pet owners choose to place pet grave markers within the spot where their valuable companion is buried to ensure there's at all times a spot to go to and keep in mind the joyous times you shared.
By defining your niche and marketing to them, you aren't turning away different business (our niche is big dogs and puppy potty training) you may continue to accept all the enterprise you need that's outside of your niche (ask all the terriers, birds and rabbits we look after!).
How To Start A Pet Transportation Business
Turtles may be nice pets for youngsters. Pet house owners should make the effort of brushing their pet's tooth frequently. On a bigger scale, especially when you find yourself contemplating cross border transportation, you will in all probability need to take a position on a bigger truck that can accommodate a number of pets on the identical time.
A therapeutic session of Reiki can remove these blocks and launch the animals from this energy to regain optimal health and happiness. Many pet homeowners tend to over feed their pets considering it is good for them. As a general rule of thumb if you happen to can not really feel your pet's ribs, you might be over feeding it. Be taught the proper serving dimension to your pet and feed them healthy nutritious food.
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If there are no different pet sitting firms in your area, find out what your potential prospects presently do to care for his or her pets when they can't be there.


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September 30, 2022
With the record-breaking demand for healthcare travelers since 2019, so too has the interest in the conference for travelers expanded. Last week, TravCon 2022 reported record-breaking attendance by travelers (and would-be travelers) along with a record number of staffing agency exhibitors hoping to recruit these healthcare professionals. It seems inevitable that the unprecedented increase in COVID-pandemic demand for travelers will decline as the pandemic diminishes. But despite the reduction in hospital admissions and the relaxation of COVID restrictions, job orders have remained high throughout 2022. The demand for travelers to fill these positions remains strong. TravCon continues to be the principal nexus of interactions between current travelers and staffing agencies, and the main educational venue for clinicians interested in becoming travelers.
March 3, 2022
It will not come as a surprise to anybody that hospitals and long-term care facilities, which have been chronically underpaying their full-time staff for decades, are not pleased now that they have to fork out very high bill rates during this nationwide staffing shortage to attract travelers that they need. Recently there have been both state and federal discussions about passing legislation aimed at limiting what they have to pay to staffing agencies and, ultimately, capping travel nurse pay rates. So far, no specific legislation has been introduced, but we are watching this very closely. Naturally, healthcare travelers are opposed to any legislation that would limit their ability to receive competitive, fair pay. Recently, Laura Latimer, with TravCon TV, sat down with Toby Malara, an attorney with the American Staffing Association for a three-part interview. He understands the issues better than most. Here's the link to Part 1 of that excellent interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sHSkICVD0Ng All three parts are up and ready to watch.
October 1, 2021
The annual healthcare travelers conference - TravCon - concluded last week in Las Vegas. For months it was uncertain whether the in-person conference would be held at all due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. But improving case numbers and a very high vaccination rate among the attendees allowed for a safe conference. The organizers reported an 80% vaccination rate and excellent compliance with PPE among the healthcare travelers who have been suiting up for going on two years. This devastating disease has transformed every aspect of society, and healthcare travel is no exception. With chronic nursing shortages already the norm even before the pandemic, the demand for nurses in all specialties has exploded since January of 2020, particularly in critical care specialties where the demand in many regions is eight times normal. Along with higher demand has come higher pay. Travel nurse pay has never been higher, with some nursing contracts paying $10,000 per week or more. It will be interesting to see whether these higher rates endure following the pandemic - if that day ever arrives.
March 3, 2021
According to Staffing Industry Analysts, pay rates for registered nurses jumped by 24% year over year amid an increase in demand prompted by the pandemic, according to data released by PRO Unlimited, an MSP and VMS provider. Overall, pay in the healthcare sector rose an average of 19%. This is in line with anecdotal reports of remarkably higher rates among those who are staffing coronavirus crisis positions. Although rates will likely drop somewhat once the frantic response to the pandemic stabilizes and diminishes, we expect that rates will stabilize at a generally higher level as compared to pre-pandemic bill rates. This is good news!
June 11, 2019
Staffing complaints are common in healthcare, particularly in busy hospital settings. Travelers are reminded to be careful with social media posts that reflect negatively on their contract facility. A widely discussed, recent decision by a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge (ALJ) reinforced the notion that employees in healthcare settings are protected by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). While this is true for full-time staff, applying this precedent to travelers has not been tested in court.
Healthcare travelers do not enjoy the same protections as FTE staff. Our employers are, in most cases, the agency with whom we are contracted. PanTravelers has monitored a number of recent discussions on Facebook between travelers who believe that this decision offers solid protection from termination for posting criticisms of their assignment facility while on assignment. PanTravelers wants to remind you that if you are tempted to criticize your contract facility online for anything, the consequences may be the immediate cancellation of your contract.
March 4, 2019 - TravCon 2019 Registration is OPEN! Contributing PanTravelers members get 20% off.
December 10, 2018 - Unsafe Staffing: Big Win for the Right to Speak Up
Karen-Jo Young, an employee of the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, was concerned about nurse staffing levels and employee dissatisfaction at the hospital. She wrote a letter to the editor of the local newspaper which was published in the newspaper. She was immediately fired by the hospital for violating their media policy. Karen-Jo then filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
The Judge in the case ruled in favor of Karen-Jo, finding that, because her letter to the editor complaining about staffing levels constituted protected concerted activity, the hospital had improperly discharged her in violation of Section 7 of the NRLA. The Judge ordered the hospital to fully and immediately reinstate Karen-Jo Young and "make her whole for any loss of earnings and other benefits."
Source URL: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/nlrb-orders-hospital-to-reinstate-former-employee-who-shared-staffing-concerns-media
September 13, 2018 - Expanded program for Allied travelers at TravCon 2018
TravCon 2018 was another huge success. Over 1,000 healthcare travelers attended the conference. There was an expanded pre and post-conference schedule with a great CEN Review, a Medical Spanish Intensive session, our always-popular Newbie BootCamp on Sunday before the main conference (held Monday and Tuesday), plus another Medical Spanish Intensive class and the new TravCon Brunch on Wednesday. The brunch was very well attended and gave all attendees a chance to unwind, socialize, and enjoy a delicious brunch buffet before flying back home (or back to their assignments). Many attendees are now making a week of the conference, arriving on Saturday and leaving on Wednesday so they can enjoy the pre and post-conference sessions and participate in the many social activities surrounding the main conference.
PanTravelers mission is to support all healthcare travelers, including our allied colleagues. This is true for TravCon as well, which the association co-sponsors. For 2018, TravCon made a concerted effort to be more inclusive of Allied travelers, offering CEUs specific for most allied specialties. This was very successful and TravCon plans to expand this initiative for 2019. A special subcommittee has been formed to focus on this effort.
2018 Q3 Update.
As we approach the end of the year, we can report that the year has been, on the whole, a good one. The year started badly, with a marked decline in job orders throughout the first quarter. Travelers were scrambling to find jobs, and agencies were nervous. We noted that early registrations for exhibitors at TravCon were slow. In May, when attendee registration opened, we noted that this was also slower than usual. With the uncertainty surrounding potential healthcare legislation and the unrelenting threat of repealing the ACA, hospitals were being cautious and we were all a little worried. We were all wondering "Is this the beginning of another recession?"
But by June, job orders had recovered and Q2 growth was in line with projections. Exhibitor and attendee registrations were back to normal. Now, as we approach the end of the year, agencies are reporting more job orders than they can fill. Many of the exhibitor spots for TravCon 2019 have already been reserved. Of course, agencies don't have a crystal ball, but strong early conference registration is an indicator of agency confidence in the coming year.
2018 - Here we go!
What will the coming year mean for travelers? The implications of the new Tax Reform bill are not fully known, but we can assure travelers that there's no need to panic. PanTravelers COO David Whitesell, RN has provided a tax reform update summarizing what we know to date.
How about job orders and compensation? Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) conducts well-regarded proprietary research examining trends in temporary staffing, independent contracting, and other types of contingent labor. The Healthcare Staffing Summit is their annual conference that focuses on our segment of the workforce. We attended, and here's some of what we learned:
SIA has projected that growth in U.S healthcare temporary staffing revenue will continue to increase throughout 2018 but at a slower rate. 2017 showed a very strong 17% growth, whereas 2018 is projected to deliver a still strong 8% growth.
Bill rates have shown steady if modest growth since 2012 and this trend is projected to continue in 2018. The last comprehensive bill rate survey was conducted by SIA in 2016. In that survey, the aggregate U.S. travel nurse bill rate was $73.88 per hour, with the average compensation (including wages, bonuses, payroll taxes, and all reimbursements) coming in at just over $50 per hour. The average gross profit margin for agencies is 25%. Compensation varies widely depending on the region, specialty, and season, but this is a big improvement from just a few years ago.
Although SIA's projections look generally good for travelers over the next two years, there are some unknowns that could affect both demand and compensation for travelers. These include potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, destabilization of Healthcare Exchanges, and even a possible recession.


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Once we had the framing up on the coop, the kids and I went about protecting its borders with rocks, logs, and whatever else could find. These went around the edges of the hen house (considering that it's sitting on its own little piers. We don't want other varmints being able to get in and either steal the eggs or kill our chickens.
Once the borders were secure, we started helping Johnny pull the wire around the frame he built. This took the most amount of time. Two would help pull the fencing, one would hammer and the other would supervise.
Once the fencing was up on one side we went back to secure the edges of the frame. Underneath the frame, we laid wire so that if anything tried to dig under the fence they would hit the wire. On top of this wire we put down rocks and more rocks.
We did a lot of wiring and fencing and more wiring and fencing before we let the chickens loose. At first they weren't quite sure what to do but now they absolutely love it. I think it turned out really cute and very secure.
Things I learned along the way:
- Use what you have on hand. We did not buy a lot of materials. Mainly we bought fencing, 2 4x4x6 posts and 4 2x4x8 pieces of lumber. That's it. Everything else we found around the house (like the rocks, the cedar posts, bailing wire, etc.).  I think we spent a total of $110 for the materials themselves.
- Be creative. Is it the perfect chicken house? Nope, but it works. It keeps the chickens safe and secure. They have room to move and the purple color on the house adds character.
- Work together…nicely! I love my family but when you have four people, all with different ideas and skill levels, it doesn't always make for an easy day of work. When we get hot, tired and hungry it can lead to a mean situation. Take tender care with each other and work together. After all, the chickens and eggs benefit the ENTIRE family.
- A job well done doesn't mean a job finished all in one day. Take your time. Pace yourself. It's easier on everyone.


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9. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.)(full story at: newsrealblog.com)
Let's face it: journalists can often be impertinent. Sometimes they ask bad questions, and they frequently hammer the same question over and over again, even when the respondent has already answered. But just as often as they are out of line, journalists can ask probing, important questions, and sometimes the respondents are the impertinent ones. In one fairly infamous case late this year, one congressman succeeded in making himself look like a fool.
In the face of the year-end budget debates during the lame duck session in December, Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) appeared on America Live on Fox News. When anchor Megyn Kelly turned the discussion to the estate tax, Weiner began to act like a petulant child, sighing, looking around, and interrupting Kelly, who maintained her cool throughout.
Individual liberty anywhere is a threat to the Progressive-Collectivist Cause everywhere.
Atrocious Prog Countdown #9
It's all about Death Tax redistributionism
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Worker-Choice Looms Over Hoosiers
Forced-labor unionism comes under attack
Please urge your state representative to support House Bill 1028.(from capwiz.com)
This bill would make it illegal to force workers to join a union or pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment.
Of course, every worker would still have the right to join or support a labor union, only now it would be his or her decision to make.
The constitutional guarantee of freedom of association and the principles of ordinary decency are violated whenever any worker is forced to join or pay dues or fees to a private organization in order to earn a living.
Yet every day, thousands labor under the requirement that they pay union dues -- or be fired.
This is unconscionable.
Indeed, even Samuel Gompers, the founding President of the American Federation of Labor, argued against forced unionism noting that, "No lasting gain has ever come from compulsion."
But a Right to Work law wouldn't just protect the freedom of individual workers. All citizens would win in the improved economic climate a Right to Work law would foster in Indiana.
Studies have repeatedly shown that Right to Work states have a huge advantage in creating jobs and expanding their economies.
According to PHH Fantus, the nation's leading business relocation firm, half of all companies that are seeking to relocate or expand automatically rule out forced-unionism states.
In fact, in the past decade, non-agricultural employment in Right to Work states grew twice as fast compared to that in non-Right to Work states like Indiana.
Individual citizens of Indiana would also benefit from passage of this legislation.
A recent study by Dr. Barry Poulson, a past president of the North American Economics and Finance Association and also a professor of economics at the University of Colorado, compared household incomes in 133 metropolitan areas in Right to Work states with those of 158 metropolitan areas in non-Right to Work states.
Among other results, he found that the average real income for households in Right to Work state metro areas, when all else was equal, was $4,258 more than in non-Right to Work state metro areas.
The conclusion is clear: The economic benefits of a Right to Work law are too strong to be ignored.
Although the case for Right to Work legislation in Indiana is compelling from any legitimate perspective -- moral, political or economic -- union officials who want to keep coercing union dues from unwilling workers will say or do anything to keep the forced-dues money rolling into their coffers.
However, by fighting against Right to Work, union officials are telling you the only way they can stay in business -- and they are a big business -- is by forcing their members to pay dues.
Right to Work supporters know that when workers see a union truly representing them, they won't need to be compelled to pay tribute -- they will gladly join.
For these reasons, the individual freedom and job-creating power of a Right to Work law are supported by an overwhelming majority of Insdiana's citizens.
No American should be required to join a labor union just to keep a job, and no Hoosiers should be compelled to pay dues to an organization he or she does not believe in.
Send an e-mail now to your state representative and urge them to support House Bill 1028 at every opportunity.
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D.C. Progs Fake Oath of Office Again
At high noon, Leftists assert 'true faith' in what they do not believe
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God."
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It's ObamaCare, Stupid!
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Compassionate GOP Progs EXPOSED!
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A New Kind of Class Warfare
Private sector unions turn against BigGov collectivism
Labor's Coming Class War
Private-sector union workers begin to notice that their job prospects are at risk from public-employee union contracts.
Labor's Coming Class War
Private-sector union workers begin to notice that their job prospects are at risk from public-employee union contracts.
Suddenly, it's a different world. In this recession, for example, construction workers are suffering from unemployment levels roughly double the national rate, according to a recent analysis of federal jobs data by the Associated General Contractors of America. They are relearning, the hard way, that without a growing economy, all the labor-friendly laws and regulations in the world won't keep them working.(full story at: online.wsj.com)
What's more, "blue-collar union workers are beginning to appreciate that the generous pensions and health benefits going to their counterparts in state and local government are coming out of their pockets," says Steven Malanga, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. "Not only that, they are beginning to understand the dysfunctional relationship between collective bargaining for government employees and their own job prospects."
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Class Warfare = Collective Bargaining
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Left NewsBusted Again
Ridicule is man's most potent weapon - Saul Alinsky
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Benedict Arnold, Prague Spring, Tip O'Neill
On this day: January 5
Community Organizing for the New Progressive Era
Richmond, Virginia, is burned by British naval forces led by Benedict Arnold (1781)
The Free Committee for a German Workers Peace, which would become the Nazi party, is founded (1918)
Alexander Dubček comes to power: "Prague Spring" begins in Czechoslovakia (1968)
b: Ed Rendell (1944), George Tenet (1953); d: Calvin Coolidge (1933), Edward R. Pease (1955), Tip O'Neill (1994)
Community Organizing for the New Progressive Era
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"Anonymous" Hacking of NK Website Leads to McCarthyian Witch Hunt in SK
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Could NK have the last laugh after all? Perhaps they faked a list of email addresses, knowing the likely reaction if the list was ever exposed - and cleverly directing the target away from their true supporters. Scary thought.ReplyDelete
while researching for a paper, I found this quote from Kim Dae Jung, addressed to Roh Tae-woo, about allowing South Koreans to travel to North Korea:ReplyDelete
"Do you really feel that our people are simpletons who while somehow choose to support communism, simply because a few students return from North Korea and sing its praise?"
The reasoning for banning North Korean media in south korea is based on the assumption that South Korea's people are "simpletons" so easily swayed by reading some propaganda, that un-blocking a twitter account and a few URLs will lead to a communist revolution. I'm sorry, but I have more respect for the critical thinking of South Koreans, and their ability to see the proof for themselves, that the ideology preached by North Korea leads nowhere.
If North Korean media were readable in the south, it would get mocked roundly, and that would remove any power it was thought to have had by the leaders who think Koreans are still simpletons.
By banning and making it illegal to follow/read material from North Korea, the Southern government actually gives it MORE power -- in the same way as gradeschool kids seek out the books their parents don't want them to read.
All that to say, it's stupid that South Koreans aren't supposed to follow uriminzok on twitter, or read the KNCA website, and it's exponentially stupider that some of the names and e-mails on the list released by Anonymous (smooth move dumbasses) might face consequences for their curiosity.Replies
Here is another story you would like. When he was an attorney, Roh Moo-hyun was defending someone who was charged under the NSA for "praising the enemy." With his infamous fiery temper, Roh lashed out in his oral argument:Delete
"Suppose there is a boxing match between Ali and Foreman, and Kim Il-sung is rooting for Ali. If one roots for Ali in that case, is that also 'praising the enemy'?"
Prosecutor Choi Seong-guk, who later would become a GNP Assemblyman, retorted: "Please refrain from praising the northern puppets!"
So, the answer was yes?Delete
- Anonymous4/07/2013 8:24 AM
Perhaps The Korean has discussed this in previous posts, but why did neither Kim Dae Jung or Roh Moo-hyun manage to repeal or revise the National Security Law during their combined decade in power? Did they try?ReplyDeleteReplies
KDJ never had the majority in the National Assembly, so he could not even try. RMH had a very thin majority once, so he tried. But RMH pissed off a significant faction within his own party, and that faction did not back RMH in that instance to screw with him. Also, the GNP was literally barricading the main chamber of the National Assembly.Delete
- Anonymous4/09/2013 7:20 PM
That certainly helps explain some of it, thank-you!Delete
If PSY kicking a traffic cone is deemed subversive and dangerous, then I guess, yeah, South Korean elected leaders DO think the electorate are a bunch of simplistic morons. Sad.ReplyDelete


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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province, is one of the four administrative provinces of Pakistan, located in the north-western region of the country along the International border with Afghanistan.
It borders Afghanistan to the north-west, Gilgit-Baltistan to the north-east, Azad Jammu and Kashmir to the east, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to the west and south and Punjab and the Islamabad Capital Territory to the south-east.
The main ethnic group in the province is the Pashtuns, locally referred to as Pakhtuns, followed by many smaller ethnic groups, most notably, the Hazarawals and Chitralis. The principal language is Pashto, locally referred to as Pukhto and the provincial capital is Peshawar, locally referred to as Pekhawar.
Most Beautiful Places in KPK
Malam Jabba
The only ski resort you would find in Pakistanandthat is in Malam Jabba in KPK. It is comprised of 2 Buddhist stupas, 6 monasteries that you would find around it. Evident of such monuments being present at such altitudes signifies that this area in KPK has been home to mankind for over 2000 years.
Lake Saif-ul-Malook
This is one of the top attractions of Pakistan. The sea green, clear as crystal, freezing water surface amid gigantic glaciers is one part of it. A classic fable goes about this area of a prince and a fairy queen still residing and dancing above water surface every month on the 14th of the lunar calendar.
Nathyagali is one of the amazing areas in Pakistan. It is simply said that this area is a maze of scenic beauty. It's a host of hiking and great weather that is a lot cooler because of its magnificent altitude. Nathiagali is located midway and an hour's drive away from Abbottabad and Murree. Head out from May to September, it would be best suited since during these months the temperature is tolerable for a visitor generally in KPK. However, when you hear about fog here, take your steps back because visibility is reduced to a few feet only.
It is known to be the second-highest hill of Galya and located in the hilly areas of Abbottabad. Although there is an arduous journey of nearly 3 hours to the top, which takes your breath away – ascend as you have never had experienced before. Another trek follows from Dungagali to Mushkpuri, however, this one is more amiable and boasts an appealing sight of Ayubia National Park in KPK. This breath-taking location not only offers you its intrinsic beauty but also glimpses of surrounding places – so much to offer in one place.
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Covering an area of approximately 3128-hectare acres, this place is specifically one in KPK that is home to migrating birds and animals prone to extinction threat. The black bear and leopards dangle in common sight. Two species: Koklass Pheasant and Kalij Pheasant – specifically subjected to extinction – are found here. If you happen to be keen of hiking, tramp along the pipeline which leads to Dunga Gali after passing through Ayubia National Park. However, one must be sure since this 45-minute voyage can overwhelm with the picturesque beauty of River Jhelum and hills dressed in pine.
Swat Valley
Swat is known to be Pakistan's Switzerland, dedicated to being one of the greenest valleys and easily accessible areas. This place is ideal for archaeology, spending honeymoons, and hiking. Take a half-day tour to explore artifacts here, dedicate the rest of the hours witnessing the stunning show of nature as it happens. Swat Valley is a promise of dreams and attributed to one of the top attractions KPK.
Kalash Valley
Kalash Valley is as beautiful as its people. Situated in Chitral, it presents three valleys: Birir, Rumor, and Bumburet. The Kalash people originate from the oldest tribe of South Asia and assert their magnificent culture, language, festivals, and art along with the standards of global popularity in tourist attractions. Local people run the show here. Their hospitality is unique and part of what makes this area worth a visit. If you are fond of contemporary art and culture then head out to Kalash Valley in KPK.
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Located about 31 kilometers from Abbottabad, this area is breath-taking and surely would curb the gasp out of you. The term "Thandiani" refers to "very cold"; no more can be said about the climate here. In summer, it is revived, colored green and altogether an alluring spot for anyone who wishes to see heaven on earth.
Ansoo Lake
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I confess. I'm partly writing about lizard pose to share photos of a new pet in the house, Lizzy the bearded dragon. My son just moved back home and he was nervous we wouldn't like her. Luckily, she seems to fit in just fine as part of the working from home crew.
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In an online cycling group of which I'm a member someone recommended lizard pose as an excellent yoga pose for cyclists.
What's LIzard Pose? "Lizard Pose is an excellent stretching posture for the hip flexors, hamstrings and quadriceps. Integrating this pose into your regular yoga practice improves hip flexibility and strengthens the leg muscles."
I've been riding lots lately (207 km this week on Zwift) and feeling in need of some bike speciifc stretching in addition to the Yoga With Adriene I've been doing. So Sunday morning, ater taking Cheddar for a walk, Sarah and I spent some time with Adriene and lizard pose. I love how low key silly and goofy Adriene is. I feel much more relaxed and happy on that mat with attitude.
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DIY Blue's Clues Birthday Party: Part 2
Here are some more of the Blue's Clues items I made.
These cute mini Blue's are made out of felt. I drew it out on paper to make template. I cut the felt pieces out and glued it together with tacky glue. They can be glued onto a canvas and used as a cute wall decor. The larger Blue is a hand puppet.
If you are familiar with Blue's Clues, then you have seen the small snail. The snail is usually some where in most episodes. It's fun trying to find him. This was my sons favorite of all the items I made. He loved it so much that he feel asleep with him in his hand. He likes to play with the snail and keeps him close by. When I tried to take a picture of him he was nearby keeping and eye on him and took him back when I finished snapping the pic.
I found these good quality images online. I printed them up and cut them out. I laminated them and used them as party wall decor. Even after the party they can still be used. They are now hanging in my son's playroom.
I also found these blue paw prints. I printed them and laminated them too. At my sons party, I used them around my house. I used them as a game for the kids to figure out what Blue was trying to tell them.
We just got a letter… We just got a letter… I wonder who it's from? On Pinterest someone made evelopes to send out for kids with their party invite. This inspired me to make a larger letter out of felt.
I used stiffer felt for the black trim around the envelope. I used a scrapbook protective sleeve. I cut out the sleeve and drew the image on with a sharpie marker. I glued it on with tacky glue. Inside the envelope is white felt. It is a cool prop to play out your favorite Blue's Clues episode.
I made the side table with card stock and colored markers. The Thinking Chair is made with red poster board. I used a pencil to draw out the design. I then used a thick marker to color the edges. I cut it out and used a little tape on the back and attached it to my sons chair.
It was a cool prop that we was a great photo opportunity for the kids. My son had lots of fun sitting in his thinking chair.
It wouldn't be complete if he didn't have his clues written down in his Handy Dandy Notebook. The Handy Dandy notebook was another cool party prop. I found the large crayon at party city. The note book I purchased at Michaels. It had at image on the notebook but the edges were trimmed with black. I photoshop this image I found online to fit the dimensions of the notebook. I cut it out and glued it to the notebook with a gluestick.


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The mind of a killer is hardly what you'd call uncharted territory these days. We got a pretty good insight into why, say, Silence Of The Lambs' Buffalo Bill liked to cut girls up, and the more recent Bone Collector was only too happy to clumsily expose what made its killer tick. Yet, while The Cell is hardly taking us anywhere new, it makes up for being another genre re-tread by treating the madman mind-trip literally, and delivering some captivating visuals.
It's obvious that first-time feature director Tarsem has seen The Matrix. Several times. The Cell's dream sequences, for example, employ techniques similar to the Wachowski's celebrated bullet-time effects, and the fluid CGI-based action captures much the same feel.
Using these techniques, Tarsem cleverly depicts Stargher's nightmarish psyche with some kaleidoscopic optics, and isn't afraid to weave in plenty of disturbing, futuristic and erotic imagery. For a tame taster, check out the opening scene, which sees Lopez, decked out in a fairy princess outfit, riding a black stallion through a desert while a confused little boy hiding behind a log suddenly morphs into the Bogey Man.
The Out Of Sight star-turned-MTV pop queen certainly puts on a good show, but her character is far too underdeveloped to encourage any sympathy or empathy. There's a whiff of sexual chemistry between her and Vince Vaughn, but not quite enough to make the screen fizz. And although Vaughn is convincing enough in his FBI agent role, it's the burly, surly Vincent D'Onofrio who delivers the meatiest performance.
However, with a so-so script and plot-lite approach, The Cell ain't really much of an actor's movie, and Tarsem is more concerned with wowing his audience with flashy visuals than drawing top-notch performances from his cast. Ironic, really, that such a brain-screwer of a movie should forget to have much of a brain itself.


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Brandon, MB – The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition for the performance of Canadian and contemporary music is pleased to announce its 2010 prizewinners:
1st Prize – Claudia Chan
2nd Prize and City of Brandon Prize – Andrea Lodge
3rd Prize – Christopher Morano
Audience Choice Prize – Everett Hopfner
The annual "E-Gré Competition," now in its 33rd year, took place in Lorne Watson Recital Hall at the Brandon University School of Music April 30 to May 2. This year's competition was for pianists. Nine semi-finalists performed public recitals on April 30 & May 1, after which three were chosen to advance to the finals and perform completely different programs on May 2.
Focusing on Canadian and contemporary music and exceptional performance, the E-Gré Competition was created as a tribute to composer and pianist/violinist Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté. It is open only to Canadian musicians between the ages of 18 and 30 (35 for voice). The 2011 competition will be for voice.
Winner of the $5000 first prize is Claudia Chan, originally from Ottawa, Ontario, and now studying in Toronto. The 1st Prize also includes a cross-Canada recital tour (which provides up to $5,000 in performance fees). During the tour, the CBC will record and broadcast the November 14th Winnipeg concert presented by the Women's Musical Club of Winnipeg.
The 2nd Prize of $3,000 was awarded to Andrea Lodge, who originally hails from Bonavista, Newfoundland, and is now studying in East Setauket, New York. Andrea also received the City of Brandon prize, awarded to the performer who, in the jury's opinion, gave the best performance of the commissioned piece, Curlicue by Winnipeg composer Karen Sunabacka.
Christopher Morano, presently of Vancouver but originally from Sault Ste. Maria, Ontario, received the 3rd Prize of $2,000.
Saturday evening's gala concert featured renowned pianist Eve Egoyan from Toronto, as well as pianist Judy Kehler Siebert with saxophonist Allen Harrington, both from Winnipeg. Eve Egoyan and Judy Kehler Siebert also served as jurors for the competition, along with Canadian pianist Connie Shih. The jury chair for 2010 was Andrew J. Kwan, of Andrew Kwan Artists Management, Inc.
CBC Radio Two will broadcast the gala concert on The Signal with Laurie Brown on Saturday, June 19th. The Signal airs nightly, Monday to Saturday, at 10 pm on CBC Radio 2 (98.3 in Winnipeg, 92.7 in Brandon).
First Prize winner Claudia Chan says, "I think this is a ground-breaking competition. You have to be here to believe that so many people are behind contemporary music. I've been interested in contemporary music for a long time. Not everyone is so supportive. This has really encouraged me to continue with this music that I love. It's shown me that the honesty of this music can really speak to people."
Audience Choice Prize winner Everett Hopfner says, "I've been coming to this competition and volunteering for the E-Gré Competition for years. Its inspiring to meet so many amazing new musicians and hear them play. The E-Gré is a unique competition with repertoire that I'm passionate about. It's such a thrill to a part of it this year, on my last year at Brandon University. It's a great way to go out."
The jurors for the recorded preliminary round of the competition, which took place in Fall 2009, were Philip Adamson (pianist, University of Windsor), Stephen Clarke (musician and composer, Toronto), and Kevin Fitz-Gerald (pianist, University of Southern California Thornton School of Music).
Past E-Gré Competition prizewinners of note include violinist James Ehnes, as well as Nancy Argenta, Ingrid Attrot, Louise Bessette, Angela Cheng, Douglas Finch, Ben Heppner, Desmond Hoebig, Gwen Hoebig, James Parker, Jon Kimura Parker, Annalee Patipatanakoon, Hugh Russell, and Heather Schmidt.
The E-Gré Competition gratefully acknowledges the support of Brandon University and the E-Gré Development Fund, the Manitoba Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, the SOCAN Foundation, the City of Brandon, The Whitehead Foundation, CBC Radio-Canada, Yamaha Music Canada, and many other corporate and private donors.
The 34th E-Gré Competition will be held April 29 to May 1, 2011. It is open to vocalists. For information, rules and/or an application form email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 204-728-8212.
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Hey, have you checked out Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall's Twitter page recently? No? Well, your eyes are about to widen, because there's all kinds of interesting stuff on there.↵
What kind of person celebrates death? It's amazing how people can HATE a man they have never even heard speak. We've only heard one side...↵
Mendenhall is referring, obviously, to the death of Osama Bin Laden. Here's another, on Bin Laden's role in 9/11:↵
I'm not convinced he was even behind the attacks we have really seen no evidence to prove it other than the gov telling us↵
SB Nation Pittsburgh isn't a political site, but man, I'm never really sure whether someone who claims not to hate an clear villain and moral monster like Osama Bin Laden is simply deluded, or obsessed with moral relativism to the point of complete mental paralysis, or simply a much better, saintlier person than me, or maybe some combination thereof. In any case, I don't agree with Mendenhall at all.↵
In some ways, though, it's at least nice that he feels free to express his opinions, no matter how off-the-wall I think they are. So many athletes are so circumspect in public forums that we learn almost nothing about them. In this case, I'm learning something about Mendenhall that I didn't want to know, but I'll concede that he's brave. Steelers fans aren't going to like this at all.


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Final gathering (FG) is a method of simulating indirect lighting: the light reflected onto an object from surrounding surfaces. To do this, the renderer calculates a grid of FG points by shooting rays from the camera into the scene. From the FG points, extra rays are shot into the scene in a hemispherical pattern. The renderer can then calculate the illumination that would be received at each FG point according to whether these new rays strike surrounding surfaces. It's a powerful tool for creating subtle, real-world lighting effects, but one that many beginners struggle to achieve good results with.
A popular use of FG is to light a scene using self-illuminating objects to bounce light into that scene, rather than any active lights. However, for this tutorial, we're going to use a slightly more conventional set-up: we're going to use FG to light a scene with one real light plus some reflectors. Since space is limited, we won't go too deeply into all the settings: instead, we'll add the reflector objects, assign some materials and finally set up FG in a very basic way. The result will be a rig that mimics a real photographer's studio set-up, suitable for use in 'virtual photography' renders of a type that might be used in advertising or illustration work.
There are some things you should keep in mind when working with FG. Everything in the scene, from materials, light settings and your environment, is sampled. Since version 5, XSI has included different visibility options for objects to include or exclude them from the FG calculation. Increasing the accuracy of FG or using more bounces will lead to more realistic results, but also increase the render time and in some cases will brighten up the scene. You can adjust the overall brightness of the FG with the Multiplier value. Another important use of FG in XSI is in image-based lighting. Although the tutorial does not cover this technique, you can explore it for yourself by taking a look at pepper_IBL.scn in the Scenes directory of the project included in the support files.
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All Lyrics copyright Sherwood Gainer © all rights reserved
It used to be that everything I ever wanted
I could have in dreams
You used to be the only one I ever wanted
the only one in my dreams
Now I'm awake I'm wide awake you're by my side
you're in my life out of my dreams
And when I sleep theres nothing more that I could want
I've no more need for dreams
working my way through the day;
through the motions like a dream
one hundred three shades of gray
is there more than there would seem
finding my mind so behind
I need to focus like a beam
i know I just need a little spark
to get my motor started
left foot in front of the right
how much farther till we get there
mind working slow kind of low
I don't know I feel I'm paired
it seems that my beans lack caffeine
it's a scheme it isnt fair
i know I just need a little spark
to get me back in gear
wow even now I don't know how
I ever got up in the morning
we all hit a wall and we stall
this is getting old and boring
i need to break the routine, intervene,
change the scene or change the scoring
i know I just need a little spark
to get back in the game
In Motion
I'm in motion
I'm the commotion
an old school groove
a new age move
I'm a reaction
I'm an emotion
rhythm is the muse
dance is the devotion -- I'm in motion
I'm in motion
I'm a notion
I'm constant change no limit to my range
I'm the equation
I'm the promotion
I'm restless every day
my objective is to stay all ways in motion
vibration oscillation activation participation
gyration liberation acceleration sensation
snare attraction, bass allure. Locomotion is the cure
a rhythmic agent provocateur -- I'm in motion
Off And On And On
there's x and x and x and y
for him and her and she and I
i wonder woman if we see
the same differences differently
part united status quota
three point one four a la moda
standing still then once upon
we're off and on and on and on
the emperor's new novelty
a tragic strip commodity
shadow and illumination
facts in our Imagination
slowly showing bit by bitter
puzzle piece survival fitter
sooner later now and then
we're off and on and on again
make a "u" turn of events
for reasoning outside the fence
or run away and join the circuit
figure eight bit how to work it
sandwich counter culture lost
the two for t are double crossed
courting jesters play the pawn
the count is off and on and on
Busy Bones (Too Much Work)
you can rest, when you're dead
that is what they always said
but there's too much work
no time to spare
too much work
more than I can bear
too much work
but find someone who cares
no one ever said that the afterlife is fair
death benefits, I confess: we were wrong all along
who could know, after all it was a guess
Vanishing Highway
Vanishing highway don't go astray
keep me between the lines
do not forsake -- help me awake
and see the signs
All that I see all I know
are what the lights reveal
the beams are stark against so much dark,
I can't be sure what's real
I'm unafraid as I drift and fade
toward my resting place
where darkness hides and shadows reside
I will leave no trace
Blue Words
Well it ain't exactly fun
when you're underneath the gun,
and told you've only just begun
to pay your dues
still, one thing I know for sure –
I hope they never find a cure
for that sacred tawdry pure thing
called the blues
I'm sure I wouldn't know ma'am
(if it) should be called it slow jam
or a 12-step self-help program
you can use
for relationships that fall apart
or other matters of the heart,
there's no advice I can I'm part—
I must recuse.
(but) don't be overly concerned about
how everything will turnout
You'll end up losing sleep 'n burnout
like a fuse
For these or anything that boarders
upon ailments or disorders
repeat the eight and 40 quarters --
watch the cues
it's the cure and its depression,
its expression and confession
just fall back on the progression
it's no ruse
it's like a special kind of gift --
the way the root, the 4th and 5th
can always give morale a lift,
it just cant lose
yup, one thing I know for sure
I hope they never find a cure
for that sacred tawdry pure thing
called the blues
Darkest Days
im no stranger to failure
dissapointment and me we go way back
i was heavily involved with unfulfilled potential
our plans never made it on the track
i used to walk to school five miles uphill
for humiliations writ in chalk
sometimes i'd fall sleep with my clothes still on
between a rock and a hard knock
tragedy lived right next door--
when he wasn't on the street
unseemly was our landlord
we shared a kitchen with defeat
thinking thoughts of you
always got me through
those darker times and doubts that filled my head
still I guess I always knew
that you were too good to be true
my darkest days are still ahead
never made it high enough to qualify for downfall
never got ahead to be setback
and except for few occasions of misdemeanor violations
never had a record you could track
shared a joint account with insufficient
then did hard time with unmet expectations
once I thumbed a ride to jersey with calamity
hopeless and lost are close relations
the forgotten man pretended that he didn't even know me;
after all that we'd been through
fear itself looked the other way
and shuffled out of view
Pity saw me approach and turned
I watched him cross the street
Misfortune couldn't bring herself look me in the eye
just stared down at her feet
Rhythm and You
you hear a hard drivin' rhythm,
and you jump out of your chair
you run to the dance floor,
and I'm already there
we'll work out all our worries,
and shake off all our cares
rhythm and you
rhythm and you
there's no feelin blue
when I got rhythm and you
thats right I always pull through
when I got rhythm and you
well monday was bad
tuesday was worse
by wednesday I was thinkin'
maybe I was cursed
it felt like all my gears
would only move me in reverse
well thursday came along,
and I began to see the light
just one day to go,
and everything would be alright
I was dreaming of the dancing
we would do on on friday night
Into Your Mind
one hundred trillion
neural connections
infinite thoughts
countless perceptions
what is your thinking?
what is thought?
is it inherent?
is it taught?
let's take a look into the mind
we store and process
in a constant stream
both while we're conscious
and when we dream
knowledge expanding
with each calculation
all understanding;
every sensation
i want to look into your mind
Lowbrow hijinks
comical depravity,
changing a flat
on the road to calamity
Ask the authority
overcome with apathy,
"what does it mean to err"
oh-oh the humanity
Gilded debt ceiling
paint on the walls peeling
I have an uneasy feeling
about what they are not revealing
Too late for safety first
now that the dam burst
now that the past is worst
see who's gone and who is cursed
Repeat. It's a repeat. I've seen this before.
Let's be less than clear
it'll be a good year
if you fill the bosses ear
with only what he wants to hear
Nearsighted corporate vision
annual report edition
incomplete with new omissions;
and well chosen indecisions
Fire in the trading pit
triggered by a random bit
none want to admit
why only top clients benefit
After the closing bell
after the final yell
inside they traded well
pity that the sky fell
Vote for the fathers and
pray for the motherland
there is a new demand
for lines drawn in the sand
Dreaming up a history
spoiled by the victory
gloss over the misery
with a slippery delivery
Diplomacy was left behind
the leadership are all resigned
to giving up on trying to find
a way to win the hearts and minds
Now those behind the gun--
never got their lessons done,
never finished chapter one--
guarantee a rerun
Far away a head of state
cultivates a new hate
for those with nothing on their plate
blaming those outside the gate
Advertising intermission
haircut reads the news revision
watch the sponsors' view transition
into fact through repetition
Dis-united nations
translating procrastination
all regret the devastation
one more wasted generation
Following the new tradition
reinvent the definition:
"victory" with some provisions,
just like the opposition.
Made It This Far
We listened to our teachers
we learned our lessons well
They filled us up with knowledge
till we were ready to rebel
We can study and inquire
and read books to try to learn
But when it comes to our own fire
we seem to need to feel the burn
Now I wonder how we ever made it this far
yes I wonder how we ever made it this far
While you're young and green and able
you've got to raise a little cain
Maybe dancing on the table
maybe shouting in the rain
Moving fast and with loud voices
showed that we were more alive
Despite no shortage of bad choices
somehow we managed to survive
We've exceeded expectations
no one thought we'd live this long
Now we try to find redemption
right a couple of the wrongs
We are past our lost and found
and what we gambled in our prime
Against the odds we're still around
we're all here on borrowed time