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As the Golden Regiment band played on, the 2017 Sonora High School football team formed their final post-game huddle of the year.
There were tears. From coaches and players.
Long hugs coupled with words of encouragement.
And snickerdoodles, courtesy of the Wildcat's cheerleaders.
Friday night Sonora lost by a heartbreaking 56-55 to the Colfax Falcons.
A game of back and forth scoring would come down to one play, with seconds to play.
Chilly temperatures and a fine mist hung in the air as Colfax received the kick to begin Sonora's game two of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Division V sections playoffs.
The Falcons would start on the 42 yard line and the quarterback came out throwing. One to the right, a rushing play and another pass to the left and still not enough for the first down. But a hurry-up play allowed the Colfax ball carrier to slip up the middle into the waiting tackle of Aki Loh.
Sonora's Evan Bearden then came out of nowhere up the middle and slammed the Colfax quarterback to the ground for a 9-yard loss.
Thanks to the Bearden tackle for loss, Sonora forced the three and out.
A deep punt gave the Wildcats their start deep in their own territory.
The Colfax defense was stiff on the first series, and Sonora was forced to punt away on a fourth and three.
A Wildcat bounce set up the Falcons on their own 32 with five minutes off the first quarter clock.
Colfax barrelled down the field behind the strength and accuracy of their quarterback's arm. And when he wasn't throwing, the offensive line was banging their way along for short productive gains and the game's momentum.
With 3:05 to go in the first, Colfax quarterback Ryland Heimann threw a slick pass to a receiver who stepped into the endzone from the one-yard line.
With 3:05 left, the Falcons led 7-0.
Sonora's CJ Castleman carried the kickoff up to the Sonora 26 to begin the series.
Castleman got the call again and was finally pushed out of bounds at the Colfax 23 yard line.
Rico Sanchez gave the Wildcats their first look at the goal line with a run up the right before Jack Camara, shrouded in fellow 'Cats, pushed into the endzone. With 1:39 left the score was tied 7-7.
Colfax called for the fair catch at the 30 yard line and the offensive tussle continued.
The Falcons again clawed their way down the field. As the first quarter expired they were back in Sonora territory with a first and goal.
One leaping Falcon later and Colfax took a 14-7 lead with two seconds off the second quarter clock.
Sanchez gouged his way down field to the Colfax 26, but the Colfax defenders swallowed up a mishandled pitch play and took over on their 32.
Colfax was able to create confusion on the next series as Sonora struggled to adjust their defense to the Colfax passing game.
Heimann threw another bomb of a pass into the endzone where Colfax's Jake Green made an over the shoulder catch. With 8:37 left in the half, Colfax moved to a 21-7 lead.
Some miscommunication on the kickoff had two Sonora receivers jostling for the ball. They started on their 30.
Gookin took a tackle for a loss and Sonora faced a third and six.
Colfax got another sack for a loss and Sonora was forced to punt. They took over near midfield.
Sonora's Dalton Cuneo had a clutch fumble recovery on a third and long play in Colfax territory, giving Gookin the ball on the 36 with about five to go in the half.
On a fourth and one attempt, Sonora's Jack Camara picked up the first down.
With 2:18 Gookin found Bearden with a stripe into the endzone, moving the score to 21-14.
Colfax began deep in their territory. But within seconds they were back in Wildcat territory after a pass interference call.
What looked like another Falcon passing touchdown was erased after an offensive pass interference call.
Although a boisterous Colfax crowd disagreed, their quarterback got most of the penalty yardage back with a pass to an open receiver near the 20 yard line.
With 17 seconds left in the half Heimann found a receiver up the middle for another Falcons touchdown. Their lead moved to 28-14. That's how the first half would end.
"We didn't stop battling," said coach Bryan Craig. "That's kind of our season. This team battled all year long."
That unwillingness to give up is what Craig's most proud of this year.
To start the second half Castleman and Sanchez were deep with Sanchez taking the kick up to the 32.
And Gookin did some Gookin magic, tricking the Colfax defenders and dancing his way into the endzone with just 19 seconds off the clock. Sonora slimmed the Falcon lead to 28-21.
"He's (Gookin) just gotten so good at reading the defense," said Craig. "He's just excelling and he's only a junior. I can only imagine what he's going to do next year."
The officials called a fair catch after the Colfax receiver motioned with his hands, turns out that wasn't the receiver's intention.
But the Falcons were stuck with their position at their 20 yard line.
The Falcons punted on a fourth and two. The kick was a good one and bounced to the 30 before Sanchez grabbed it and picked up two.
Another slippery Gookin touchdown evened up the game 28-28 with 7:57 left in the third.
Sonora forced a turnover on downs on the next series and took over on their 44 yard line with 6:22 to go in the third.
Gookin found Sanchez who scored, but the points were taken off the board after a Sonora penalty moved them back to midfield.
But a third a short turned into a touchdown run and Sonora took their first lead of the game, 35-25 with 5:01 left in the third.
Colfax's Heimann turned a third and long into a long running play, carrying the ball through an open midfeld and up to the 'Cats' 30 before sending a pass into the hands of Jake Green for a Falcons touchdown.
The score was tied 35-35 with 3:56 to go in the third quarter.
Gookin again tricked the defenders with a fake handoff and scored with 3:18 to go in the third, moving the score to 42-35.
Not done, said the Falcon offense as they swept down the field. Sonora gifted them with a penalty and Colfax was in the red zone again with less than a minute to go in the third.
Colfax scored seconds into the fourth quarter to even the score 42-42 with 11:10 to go in the game.
Less than a minute later another see-you-later run from Gookin gave Sonora the lead again, 49-42.
At this point Colfax fans were starting to pace. And every time Gookin would cross the goal line, there was a collective shake of the head.
On the next kickoff, Sonora fans were certain they had recovered a fumble.
Their boos rumbled across Dunlavy Field.
But Colfax had it and started yet another offensive drive. Sonora recovered a fumble and took over on the Colfax 48.
All eyes were on Gookin on this series.
He carried the ball down into Colfax territory, but on a pitch play, the ball was again mishandled by the 'Cats and Colfax recovered the ball.
Colfax made their way down to the Wildcats' red zone. An interference call gave the Falcons a fresh set of downs with 5:08 left to play. Two plays later and the Falcons again evened the score at 49 with 4:37 remaining in one team's season.
Sonora nearly lost the kickoff, but came up with the ball at the 30.
A holding penalty on Sonora pushed back them behind the line of scrimmage. Gookin threw up the middle to Sanchez but the ball was just out of reach on the third down attempt.
Sonora would rely on their defense to make the stop as they punted the ball on fourth and long. It was a wobbler and went out of bounds on their 41 with 2:49 to go.
Colfax converted a fourth and two with two minutes left.
The Falcons then picked up a delay of game penalty and set up a tricky third down and goal at the 16 yard line with 1:17 to go.
Pass, incomplete.
Fourth and goal from the 16.
And then a rushing touchdown to give Colfax the 56-49 lead with 1:07 left.
The Wildcat faithful clamoured for a rally as the Falcons kicked it away.
Gookin was almost free for another score before being dragged down from the back.
The 'Cats had 58 seconds to even the game.
And Gookin got all the attention again as the clock continued to run.
A rushing play. A pass to Evan Bearden. Clock down to 28 seconds as Gookin unleashed a bomb into the endzone and into the hands of Bearden.
Then it was over.
Sonora went for the two-point conversion. For the win. Colfax stood them up at the goal line.
Sonora lost by one, 56-55.
When asked if he would call the last play of the game any different, Craig's answer was a firm no.
"We figured we couldn't stop them in overtime," he said. "We figured if we're going to win it, let's win it right now."
The goodbyes to seniors were the hardest, Craig said. Especially since so many had been sidelined by injuries early in the season.
"The rest of the seniors just poured their hearts out tonight," he said.


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Franchising, as a method of business expansion and organization, represents one of the most dynamic commercial sectors in Canada. In a typical franchise relationship, the franchisor frants the right to the franchisee to sell products and services under the franchisor's trade-mark using the franchisor's prescribed business format. In return, the franchisee agrees to comply with the standards of the franchise system, and typically, to pay an up-front fee and continuing royalties. Franchise arrangements can take many different forms, from master franchise relationships, area developers, multi-unit franchising and joint-ventures to single unit franchise agreements for individual locations.
The importance of franchising to the Canadian economy should not be underestimated. Not only does Canada offer a powerful economic environment, but the legal framework for franchising is encouraging. Currently, only five of the Canadian provinces have enacted franchise legislation, namely Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island (PEI). Franchisors wishing to establish themselves in those provinces must therefore comply with such legislation which involves notably strict disclosure requirements. There is currently no specific disclosure legislation dealing with franchising although the British Columbia Law Reform Commission has recommended that franchise legislation be implemented in that province and legislation is expected there eventually. Furthermore, many industry sectors prevalent in franchising are subject to regulation by both federal and provincial laws of general application. Finally, franchisors that are members of the Canadian Franchise Association are encouraged to comply with the minimum disclosure obligations of that organization
Franchise disclosure, registration and regulation
As highlighted above, Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick and PEI are the only provinces with legislation in effect that specifically governs certain aspects of franchising.
The disclosure document must contain information which includes the business of the franchisor, information regarding the start-up costs of a typical franchised establishment, information regarding the termination of franchised establishments, the financial statements of the franchisor and copies of the form franchise agreement or any other ancillary agreements to be signed, as well as all material facts. Generally, franchisors are permitted to use disclosure documents in all legislated jurisdictions provided that these disclosure documents include, by way of an addendum or "wrap around" document, any information necessary to meet the requirements of a disclosure document under the Acts in each such jurisdiction. The Ontario Act does not specifically provide for an addendum or "wrap around" document. As a result, a disclosure document is often prepared for Ontario in accordance with the Ontario Act, and then a "wrap around" is prepared to meet requirements in other provinces.
Financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles must normally be included within the disclosure document. The minimum standards of review under the Acts are those of review engagement standard. Certain franchisors are exempt from the requirement to include financial statements in their disclosure documents. The disclosure document must also include a certificate certifying that the disclosure document contains no misrepresentation.
The Acts impose on the parties to a franchise agreement a duty of fair dealing in the performance and enforcement of that agreement. They also provide the franchisee a private right of action for damages against the franchisor, and every person who signed the disclosure document if the franchisee suffers a loss because of a misrepresentation contained in the disclosure document. As well, if the franchisee did not receive the franchise disclosure document within the time limits set out in the appropriate Act, the franchisee has the right to rescind the franchise agreement.
Franchising in Quebec is different than in the other provinces, in that the law is governed by the Civil Code of Québec. One interesting feature of the Civil Code of Québec is the concept of contracts of adhesion, where the essential provisions are imposed by one of the contracting parties and are not negotiable. The consequences of a contract being qualified as a contract of adhesion are that if one of its provisions is incomprehensible, unreadable or abusive, that provision may be nullified or modified by a court. The same principle applies to "external" clauses (i.e. clauses that are not contained in the contract but to which the contract refers such as provisions contained in operations manuals or other documents). The courts of Quebec have often characterized a franchise agreement as an adhesion contract, when it has been shown that its essential provisions could not be negotiated.
Franchise businesses intending to operate in Quebec must also comply with French language laws and, in particular, the Charter of the French Language. Franchisors should realize that they will be expected to carry on business in French, especially outside Montreal, and have all of their materials (operations manuals and other documentation for use by employees) translated into French, although the franchise agreement itself need not be translated provided it specifically stipulates that the parties have agreed that it be drawn up in English. For more information on some of these topics, please refer to the corresponding sections in this publication.
Other areas of law affecting franchising arrangements
In addition to complying with the specific franchise legislation, businesses expanding into Canada by way of franchising will also want to ensure that they comply with other laws of general application affecting franchising arrangements. These include ensuring that their trade-marks are protected under Canadian trade-mark legislation, that their products and practices comply with applicable product labelling (e.g. for food and drugs) and consumer protection legislation, and that their arrangements comply with Canadian competition laws (which deal with matters such as exclusive dealing, market restriction and tied-selling) and applicable tax requirements.
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Raiders vs Jaguars National Football League Week 7 Handicapping
Fresh our our Monday Night Football miracle come from behind win by the Denver Broncos, today we take a look at the betting lines for the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars clash. This all AFC action is scheduled for 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, October 21, 2012, from the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CA. While neither of these clubs are very good, one definitely has advantages over the other. We like the Raiders to roll the Cats in the Black Hole in this one!
Oakland Raiders: Still in the hunt in weak AFC West
Although they sit at 1-4 on the season, the Oakland Raiders are coming off their best performance (in a loss) of the year. Back in action after their bye week, the Raiders gave the now 6-0 Atlanta Falcons all they could handle but came out on the short end of a 23-20 decision in Week 5. Atlanta hit a 55 yard field goal, with one tick left in the clock, to stay perfect. Ball-hawking defense was the name of the game for Oakland on the road last Sunday.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Misery continues for the North Beach Cats
While we had to do some digging to come up with this free pick, it's a selection that's more about what the Jaguars are not, than what the Raiders are. Though they have won or covered in their last three roadies, the Jags are 2-11 straight up on the road dating back to the NFL 2011 season. The Jaguars D ranks 23rd vs. the pass and 30th vs. the run. RB Darren McFadden, who is overdue to bust out with a monster game, is next up for the Florida kittens.
Raiders vs. Jaguars Online Sports Betting NFL Week 7 Prediction
Oakland picked off Falcons QB Matt Ryan three times last weekend. Ryan had thrown three total INT in his previous five starts. QB Carson Palmer is starting to get comfortable in the Raiders offense and that's not good news for a Jaguars defense that is giving up 27.6 points per game. A decent outing from the Raiders defense get's the job done here. Give us the Black & Silver with the -220 money line in the SportsInteraction.com online Sportsbook.


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Low-budget horror. The world is under threat as vampire leader Lord Malgaard (Duke York) unleashes his evil plan to turn the human race into unwilling blood donors for his vampire hordes. Embittered vampire hunter Jacob Sloane (Bart Shatto) fights against the undead killers, having lost his wife to Malgaard, and after she converts his assistant Christian Grey (Matthew Thomas) into a vampire. While Sloane takes on the vampire menace alone, Grey fights against his own vampire nature and leads the struggle from within.


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Phases of Mentoring
How is the progression through the phases of the mentoring process cyclical or recursive in nature? One of the four phases of the mentoring relationship is the need for closure. Why is closure sometimes difficult to attain? What can be done to support this process overall? I will need around 300 words.© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com August 15, 2018, 10:22 am ad1c9bdddf
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The cyclical process of coaching is predicated upon the fact that the mentee begins the process as someone who must be indoctrinated into the profession through different stages of knowledge before he or she can be a competent asset to the organization. The need for closure emanates from the fact that unless someone is confident that they have successfully completed the mentee process, they will enter their profession or ...
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The capital of Haiti lay in ruins Wednesday, shattered by an earthquake it was not built to withstand. With most international aid yet to arrive, bodies lined the streets, the injured gathered at hospitals devoid of doctors or functioning equipment, swaths of the city were reduced to rubble and even the presidential palace -- long a symbol of whatever stability the country could muster -- was damaged and sagging.
Most telecommunications were down, making it next to impossible for the government and aid agencies to count the casualties or assess the extent of damage from the magnitude 7.0 quake that struck Tuesday afternoon.


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Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Reena was born and brought up in Assam. She moved to Kolkata after she married in the year 1976. Her father, the Late Kali Prasanna Das, was a well known freedom fighter and an All India Trade Union Leader. The prime minister asked him to accept a nomination for Member of Parliament but he refused this offer because he didn't want to work under someone else. He was one of the first 'rail roko andolan' in Indian Railway (stopping trains as a means of non-violent protest). West Bengal's late Communist leader, Jyoti Basu, wrote a letter to him asking him to stop the railways.
With a lot of inspiration to respond to the injustices present in the world around her, Reena began her lifework in 1999. When she was living near a refugee colony that set fire one day, her father gathered up all the family belongings and began to cook food to give to those who had been victimized by the fire. Reena never forgot this act of generosity, she grew up in a home where she learned that if someone has a problem you should always help them.
Later in her life, she was working in an office on Middleton Road and began teaching Muslim street children on the footpath. She continued doing this work quietly on her own after work for one year.
Finally someone gave her support and she was granted one room from the building owner to start teaching the children there. She gathered the students after office hours and the total number of students reached 90 at that time. She now knew that this was her lifework, and that she did not want to work in an office anymore. Although she was only working part-time, she eventually decided to give her job up so she could fully dedicate herself to developing education opportunities in extremely marginalized communities.
Some people in her family told her to stop doing this kind of work and make money for her own family but she knew she wanted to continue. Around this time, she met up with our dear friend, Rosalie Giffaniello, who said she would be very happy to support Reena's important work. Now, by teaming up with Rosalie's organization, EMPOWER THE CHILDREN, and gaining a much wider support network, the two women have opened several beautiful schools: one school in Ulta Danga (vocational skills training), one school in Dhakindari (a large slum/literacy and skills training program), and one school in Krishnapur (mainly vocational skills with some literacy). An NGO near Middleton Street continues her literacy work for disadvantaged children there.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
During the week from 27 September to 1 October, 2010 Mustard Seeds conducted a used clothing drive at Calcutta International School. We had great help from Mrs. Pratima Nayar, Lee Ann Merrill, and Joydev Das who took charge of the whole operation by helping to set up the collection centre and make sure that donations were cleared from the school on a daily basis. CIS students, Joselyn, Malini and Rahul helped a lot with carrying the bags out of school and sorting.
Bundles and bundles of used clothing, still in good condition, came in each day with the help of the entire CIS school community. These were then carried out of school, taken home, and sorted in specific bundles for WOMEN, YOUNG WOMEN, GIRLS TOPS, GIRLS SLACKS, MEN, BOYS TOPS, BOYS TROUSERS, BABIES, ETC. to make distribution more straightforward on the receiving end. Lastly, a big thanks to Lalu for driving all the way from Santiniketan and back to help us with the distribution!
Bundles and bundles of used clothing, still in good condition, came in each day with the help of the entire CIS school community. These were then carried out of school, taken home, and sorted in specific bundles for WOMEN, YOUNG WOMEN, GIRLS TOPS, GIRLS SLACKS, MEN, BOYS TOPS, BOYS TROUSERS, BABIES, ETC. to make distribution more straightforward on the receiving end. Lastly, a big thanks to Lalu for driving all the way from Santiniketan and back to help us with the distribution!
The clothing was then sent by truck to Suchana Community School in Khanjanpur Village (W. Bengal). Donations of clothing for teens and older people were also made to Prabartak Home in Salt Lake. More children's clothing is also being sent to Belun village and Shikshamitra school. There was such a large amount that we decided to spread it around wherever we felt it could be useful.
As you can see from the beautiful note and photos we received from SUCHANA (see below), the clothing was well received and it seems our efforts made a real difference to the children and families in the Suchana community. Don't they look grand in their 'new' clothes!
Thank you to everyone who made this effort a success. Hopefully we can make the Puja Clothing Drive an annual event at CIS!
Note from Kirsty at Suchana:
"We spent a happy morning on 24th October giving out 230 sets
of clothes to Suchana children and other family members.
These were collected, sorted and sent to Suchana in an inspiring
effort by Mustard Seeds-Kolkata and Calcutta International School.
Teachers spent Saturday making up sets for individual children and
Sunday admiring everyone's outfits. This was recycling for joy!
Many thanks to all those who donated clothes at CIS,
and to those who painstakingly helped Mustard Seeds
with sorting, sizing, and ordering.
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Saturday, August 07, 2010
Magic School House Donations Welcome at Shikshamitra School
Do you have children who have outgrown the popular Magic School Bus book series, and these books are now just sitting on a shelf gathering dust? If so, please consider donating them to SHIKSHAMITRA open learning centre in Kolkata (where I work).
We have several students who have started to read at this level and are extremely interested in these books. We are hoping to try to collect at least some of the titles; used books from well wishers would be very appreciated. There is also a need for certain titles in this book series in our Education Resource Centre; they can be adapted for teacher training as well (into Bengali).
Please help us to make these books a part of our curriculum which aims to make learning fun and accessible to underprivileged children!
No donation is too small. Just pop the book(s) into an envelope or box and send them to us directly at:
SHIKSHAMITRA: An Open Learning Centre
62B Alipore Road
Kolkata 700027 INDIA
In particular, we are looking for the following titles for our library:
The Magic School Bus: And the Climate Challenge
The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses
The Magic School Bus At the Waterworks
The Magic School Bus And the Electric Field Trip
The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane
The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body
The Magic School Bus The Search for the Missing Bones
The Magic School Bus Twister Trouble
The Magic School Bus The Giant Germ
KICKS UP A STORM: A Book About Weather
INSIDE RALPHIE: A Book About Germs
GETS EATEN: A Book About Food Chains
To be honest, any titles are appreciated. Thank You!
If you have any questions, you can email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
We have several students who have started to read at this level and are extremely interested in these books. We are hoping to try to collect at least some of the titles; used books from well wishers would be very appreciated. There is also a need for certain titles in this book series in our Education Resource Centre; they can be adapted for teacher training as well (into Bengali).
Please help us to make these books a part of our curriculum which aims to make learning fun and accessible to underprivileged children!
No donation is too small. Just pop the book(s) into an envelope or box and send them to us directly at:
SHIKSHAMITRA: An Open Learning Centre
62B Alipore Road
Kolkata 700027 INDIA
In particular, we are looking for the following titles for our library:
The Magic School Bus: And the Climate Challenge
The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses
The Magic School Bus At the Waterworks
The Magic School Bus And the Electric Field Trip
The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane
The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body
The Magic School Bus The Search for the Missing Bones
The Magic School Bus Twister Trouble
The Magic School Bus The Giant Germ
KICKS UP A STORM: A Book About Weather
INSIDE RALPHIE: A Book About Germs
GETS EATEN: A Book About Food Chains
To be honest, any titles are appreciated. Thank You!
If you have any questions, you can email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
BOOKMARKS by DESTINY REFLECTION
Some time ago, I met a woman from the States who has co-founded the organization Destiny Reflection here in Kolkata. This organization seeks to empower young women who have been trafficked in the sex trade or who are at risk of becoming so.
Mseeds bookmarks
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Mseeds bookmarks
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Seeing this as an important issue, especially in the porous border regions where Nepal, Bangladesh and West Bengal borders meet, Mustard Seeds is happy to give support to this group in the form of product development and marketing. Whenever Mustard Seeds comes across a vocational skills unit with goals and projects that echo our own, we try to identify and develop at least one product that we can produce and sell for them. Through this product, we can tell the story of the women who make these and create a network of people who want to learn more. Placing orders with the organization is one of the best ways of showing our support and creating meaningful work.
I am delighted to announce that Destiny Reflection now has an official website so please take some time out to learn more about this small, but quickly expanding organization that is working hard to address the issues of exploitation and poverty, especially amongst women.
If you wish to show your support with the purchase of bookmarks, please be in touch by email. Thank you to Susie McNaughton and Neil Haran for offering to host a small coffee morning fundraiser with Mustard Seeds in Ennis, Ireland this summer. These and other products by the groups we network with in Kolkata will be on display! Also, please let us know if there is a cooperative or bookshop that might be interested in selling these.
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Earth Day Design Contest: 2010 Winner
Mustard Seeds would like to thank ALL of those who participated in this year's eco-design contest. The task this year was to design a flag for Mother Earth. Our participants were from various schools both in and out of Kolkata!
Earth Day Design Contest: 2010 Winner
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Earth Day Design Contest: 2010 Winner
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The design shown here is one of the winners for design and artwork, by Akash M-B, age 11. We also acknowledge others whose designs really wowed us: Rahul C., age 9, for his original design which incorporated real leaves; Elizabeth R, age 9 for her friendly reminder to HELP Mother Earth; and Aman, age 8 who created a dramatic and colorful image of a peace sign protecting the planet. We have some nice eco-prizes for those who won and certificates for everyone who entered. These will be distributed next week.
We chose this flag because the artist was careful to describe each element in the design:
"In the flag, the blue represents water, the green represents trees and forests, and the white represents snow. I've drawn some endangered species in the places where they live. I hope you like it" His work has a bold design, a heartfelt message about an issue that concerns him, endangered species, and a well planned, succinct explanation of his work. We do like it – and would be proud to fly this flag high!
The winner for the written part of our contest is Anuja B, age 9, who took out some time to gather her thoughts on an issue she cares about, water. She shows how she tries to protect the planet:
Water is a very important natural resource. If we do not conserve it, we WILL run out of this precious resource sooner or later. Whenever I brush my teeth, I think about the Earth – and turn the tap off. You may think that we have a lot of water left but you are wrong. You might not see it, but when you do a simple thing like turning a tap off you are saving a lot of water. I hope this essay inspired you and now you will also join the quest to save Mother Earth!
- Anuja B, age 9
All the work that came in is beautiful and is now adorning the walls of Mustard Seeds Library so please come have a look if you are in the area. Here are some more of the nice writings that our Earthinkers sent in. We thank them for taking the time to spend a moment thinking about this planet home we all share:
Plant Trees
I am worried that the trees are finishin on the Earth. I am worried about the Earth getting drowned in water. If global warming happens fast all the world will melt and become water covering the land. Where will we live? We should plant more trees to cool the Earth. Stop cutting trees.
-Viraj, age10
The environment around us is changing a lot. There are many things we should be concerned about, but I am mostly concerned about the pollution. This is not an issue in many other countries or places but I can see that it is in Calcutta. Everywhere I go, I see some trash around me. If this keeps on going, soon Calcutta will have trash covering the full roads! Then what will we do? There are many ways to stop this from happening. One is that more trash cans can be put in places. That way people will throw their trash in the bins and not litter the roads. The government could also make a law stating that anyone who is caught littering will have to pay a fine. The first way will probably be more effective since there are so many people in Calcutta! These were just two of the many ways we could stop having trash everywhere we go. Just keep in mind that this is just one problem and that there are many more!
-Avantika, age 12
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Fair Trade Begins at Home
The number of useful products available from NGO vocational skills production units here in Kolkata is truly impressive: drink concentrates (see photo) by Ankur Kala, greeting cards, soaps, wrapping paper, matchboxes, hand-woven wash rags, spices and spice mixtures, eco-tote bags, blankets, gift items. I think we all know by now that making purchases directly from NGOs and village artisans means you are able to decide exactly what your money is being for.
Ankur Kala Squash
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Ankur Kala Squash
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If you live in Kolkata, in the summer months, you should definitely know about Ankur Kala's Jam, Squash and Pickles production unit. The women trainees at Ankur Kala produce bottles of squash in seasonal fruit flavours. I highly recommend the naturally made Lemon Squash as an alternative to any of the cold drinks you might normally reach for during the hottest months. Other delicious flavors are the Pineapple, Mango and the new Lemon-Orange Ginger combo! All you need to do is add a bit of squash to a glass, add water, stir – add ice if you like – and enjoy this deliciously refreshing summer drink cooler! You can also prepare a full bottle to keep in the fridge. An added bonus is the glass containers which are earth friendly and allow us to avoid more plastic bottles which are not recyclable. Ankur Kala will take back bottles when you are finished. For the health conscious, there are selections such as karela juice, carrot juice, and mousam (sweet lime) juice.
I order several bottles at a time and have even become a distribution outlet for those who like this product in my neighborhood and at my children's school. THey make the perfect gift for teachers as school lets out. I've sold 30 bottles for Ankur Kala in the past two months! If you place a large order, they will deliver, or you can call and order for pick up from their workshop on Park Street (close to Park Circus). It's a nice way to give this dedicated organization your support. Please place an order and spread the word!
ANKUR KALA was started in 1982 by a dear friend of mine, Annie Joseph. The organisation aims to provide impoverished and marginalized women opportunities to break free and stand on their own by developing business skills and training in various crafts and food production. Ankur Kala provides skill training in batik, tailoring, catering and the production of jams, squash, pickles, etc. The group is commited to holistic training so that the women trainees will be agents of change in society.
Opting to stay out of shops like Archies and the big shopping malls cropping up all over the city for gift items means you can use your spending power to support excellent projects and spread the word about these NGOs who are always in need of our ideas and support.
If you would like to order, please be in touch with:
Annie at Ankur Kala
3 Meher Ali Road
Kolkata 700 017
Tel : 033 2287 8476 / 2283 5990 / 6517 6649
* Ankur Kala squash is also available at Sasha Shop on Free School Street
Exercise your purchasing power by putting your money where it can really benefit locally!
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Saturday, February 06, 2010
Calcutta 100 CLub 2010: Supplies for the Kitchen at BALO
Balo is a small, volunteer organization working in the Howrah district of Kolkata, a satellite town of Calcutta, that is in an extremely dilapidated state. Howrah is situated beyond the river Hooghly and connected to Calcutta by the famous Howrah Bridge. It is an extremely marginalized area that is known to have been the inspiration for Dominique Lapierre's famed novel, The City of Joy. Residents in the area where Balo is working to provide some basic relief and education services must cope with open sewers and garbage pits on a daily basis, along with scarcity of water taps and lack of any toilets. Most families live all together in a single brick room or shanty, with the door being the only source of light.
Balo aims to involve the local people in all aspects of its initiatives. In particular, Balo' is involved as much as possible in the training of young women from this Howrah area. Balo runs a program that provides young women with technical sewing and embroidery skills. The courses are run by a local Indian woman and an Italian seamstress, Elisabetta, who journeys back and forth to Howrah share her skills and designs. The young women are producing handmade fashion clothing and accessories, which are sold in Italy at special events and venues. The women are receiving very fair salaries for their work and are supported with livelihood needs. This activity provides funds to support the other work being done by Balo'.
Balo also runs programs to sponsor the education of children in English-medium schools and to provide nutritious meals and day care to youngsters. Recently they purchased a small flat in order to have a permanent place where healthy meals can be prepared for the younger children, especially. They are hoping to set up a kitchen in this flat and have asked help from Mustard Seeds.
For the next Calcutta 100 Club project, I'd like to propose we collect the amount they need to purchase the cooking pots, gas stove, utensils and other basic kitchen items. The estimated amount for this is Rs. 8,000 which is approximately US$ 150. Please email me if you would like to put your C-100-C $10 contribution towards this (email@example.com).
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From the time I was a kid I remember loving waffles. Perhaps it's because a family with 4 kids rarely makes them due to the time it takes to cook enough for everyone to eat and the wait time involved.
When I was in England visiting my cousin I loved their family tradition of having the waffle iron on the table and cooking and eating them together thus avoiding the work of one person cooking for the hungry tribe and never getting to sit down. Also waffles are best right off the iron and having everyone at the table together makes a nice family meal with time to talk while waiting.
I am lucky enough to have a waffle iron which cooks two waffles at the same time, which moves things along.
When I first moved to Latvia I could not find a Belgium waffle iron anywhere. I wanted at best something with deep squares- but no such luck for me as at that time they were hard to find and expensive.
With 4 kids of my own, I seldom make waffles. Especially because our pancake cook in the house is usually my husband on Saturday mornings, and he doesn't like making waffles. Therefore I use this morning tradition of ours as a chance to sleep in a few extra minutes with the baby.
So here is a good waffle recipe, tried and true from my Mom.These will be soft unless you cook them longer and browner until crispy (which is the only way to eat a waffle in my mind). However, if you want it crispy then you must eat it immediately as when it cools it will be soft again. I love to eat them with a dab of butter and maple syrup like my Mom used to. As a kid the whole butter on pancakes and waffles was weird- but now it reminds me of my childhood in the USA and my Mom.
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk (I used kefirs, or a mix of kefirs and milk)
1 t. baking soda
2 cups flour
2 t. baking powder
6 T.oil
Dash of salt
Whisk eggs, then whisk in milk and oil.Add baking powder and soda and whisk to avoid clumps. Gently stir in flour- being careful not to over stir. Ladel onto hot waffle iron and cook according to your liking and as required by your waffle iron.


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These days, being "rich and famous" isn't just about penning the top song on the radio or starring in a blockbuster film. Now, it's about investing those profits in a stellar underground tech startup and doubling your net worth when you help break it into the mainstream.
Is this rare? Hardly. After all, Bono made more money investing in Facebook than he did with U2, according to Rolling Stone. Since that news went viral in the entertainment industry, funding, creating, and investing in startups has become trendy and popular — and known as a fast track to some serious profits. That's why tech and celebrity partnerships are cropping up everywhere, from Priceline and William Shatner's partnership to Ashton Kutcher's relationships with Foursquare, Skype, and Airbnb.
There's a problem, though: The entertainment world works differently than most Silicon Valley startups. Mixing a tech startup with an entertainment company can create a formidable culture clash. For one thing, people in Hollywood are used to taking bigger cuts in business deals. Talent managers don't understand that 1 percent of a startup the equivalent of Twitter could be a steal — some might charge as much as half of a startup's ownership for access to their A-list clients. This is dangerous, and it doesn't make sense for most startups: After all, what incentive does a founder have to grow a business if she's no longer the primary shareholder?
But that's not the only problem. It's also rare to find someone in entertainment who truly understands technology — let alone how a technology startup works. Before you choose a famous name to sign on with your brand, make sure that a celebrity investor will provide something for your business beyond just cash or a few tweets here and there.
The Best Fit for Your Company
Are some companies a good fit for celebrity investors, and some not? It depends on the product, as well as what the investor brings to the company. Usually, celebrity investors bring a very particular set of assets: an association with a popular voice, access to introductions and key partnerships, and a strong influence over a wider audience.
"Influence" isn't just tweeting to a million followers, though; celebrity investors can help you reach a wider audience that can usher your brand into the mainstream spotlight through their high-powered relationships and media influence. Through their efforts, they can convince people to make the leap from discovering to purchasing or downloading. That's a sign of true influence: the ability to convert interest into sales.
A successful partnership doesn't just depend on the celebrity you're collaborating with. It depends on who's really investing in your company — in other words, the power behind the name. Celebrities rarely invest directly in startup businesses. Usually, their management teams are the investors; sometimes, they'll pull in their celebrity clients to spread the word. These managers can provide entertainment, marketing, and PR connections, but they can't replace Silicon Valley investors, operators, or leaders.
Hitching Your Wagon to the Right Star
People in Hollywood are looking to invest in startups, and startups can benefit from the influence a celebrity investor can provide. The key is forming partnerships that are the right fit and that offer good terms for both the startup and the celebrity.
Here are a few steps you'll want to take before you partner with a star:
- Find the right fit. Define what benefits a celebrity investor could bring to your brand beyond simple cash and notoriety. Search for investors based on your company's needs, brand, and audience. The celebrity you choose should appeal to the people who use your product.
- Choose someone who embodies your brand. The celebrity you attach to your company speaks volumes about your brand. Britney Spears' work with beauty startup Beautylish makes sense because it's a company in an industry she is passionate about. The celebrity you choose should love your product, and the best partnerships are those where the celebrity can integrate your product into what he or she does.
- Seek unique collaborations. Think beyond an endorsement video on your website to more natural interactions with your product/service. For example, I'm advising Skycatch — a company that produces drones capable of shooting real-time HD footage — to develop a partnership that will lead to press coverage for both the product and the production using the technology.
- Develop a clear proposal. Make sure that the celebrity partnership articulates the value proposition and potential return on investment. It should also include enough resources for several individuals, including the celebrity: Remember that this collaboration is a team effort on the celebrity's part.
- Make an introduction. Keep in mind that you'll only have one chance to make a good impression. Simplify your pitch, be concise, make sure the timing is right, and show these celebrities visually, if possible, why a partnership with your company can bring value to them. It's always smart to get advice from other startup founders who have partnered with celebrities to get advice on your approach.
Celebrity investors can be helpful for branding your company, generating PR, developing partnerships, and adding mainstream appeal to your startup. However, a celebrity won't guarantee overnight success — if your product isn't what people want or need, a famous investor isn't going to change that. It's important to be thoughtful about the timing to make sure you've figured out product/market fit before approaching a celebrity to begin with. That way, you'll know which celebrity to target for your product's audience, and your product will have been fine-tuned to optimize results.
Falon Fatemi is the co-founder of Liason, where she builds strategic partnerships for the world's most innovative startups with investors, brands, and entertainment leaders. A native of Silicon Valley, Falon started working at Google at the age of 19 and went on to consult startups and VCs. She is passionate about growing tech startups and their founders into mainstream influencers and enhancing emotional intelligence in business. Connect with Falon on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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Sweeney: As opposed to narrowing it down, in some ways we have a cast of a thousand this season because we have so many people with us those days opening it up and being challenged, being motivated and inspired by what they saw that first day. The players were challenging them, like, "I want everyone here to make a difference; I'm going to see you at the end of this. And I want you to lose weight with me." They found a community of people around them — new best friends, new people who are going to walk with them in their neighborhood. They found people to inspire them and be accountable to them and to each other and hopefully that is another way that they took that first step. Each contestant realized just how valuable an opportunity the ranch is when they saw other people fighting as hard as they are to get there.
TVGuide.com: Who do you think will be a fan favorite?
Sweeney: I think Jesse is going to immediately make the audience fall in love with him. He's one of my favorite people.
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Sweeney: Oh, I see how you are trying to start something! Both Bob and Jillian are incredible trainers. And I've worked out with them both. I live for Bob's spin class — he is so tough on me, but inspiring at the same time. "Save that drama for daytime, Sweeney!" He totally calls me out in front of the whole class if I'm not pushing myself hard enough. And Jillian is so incredible and getting me to push harder than I ever thought possible. So, why choose between them when I get the best of both worlds?
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Vermont State Police say an autopsy has confirmed that a body found off a back road is that of a prep school teacher who disappeared while her son was left unharmed in her idling car.
Police said Tuesday that the death 33-year-old Melissa Jenkins has been ruled a homicide. Police did not release the cause of death.
Jenkins was reported missing Sunday night. Police found her car not far from her St. Johnsbury home. There was evidence of a struggle.
The body was found Monday from where her car was found.
Jenkins, a single mother, taught science at the prestigious St. Johnsbury Academy, a school of about 970 students that was established in the 1840s and whose alumni include former President Calvin Coolidge.
A family friend is caring for Jenkins' 2-year-old son, who was found unharmed in the vehicle. The boy's father, B.J. Robertson, would not comment on Jenkins' disappearance. Police said the woman had no restraining orders out on anyone.
Jenkins' 2006 silver Suzuki was found at 11:30 p.m. Sunday along Goss Hollow Road in St. Johnsbury, not far from the woman's home, Vermont State Police Lt. Bob Cushing told FoxNews.com. The engine was running and Jenkins' young son was found inside.
"Responding troopers observed evidence at the scene to indicate that Ms. Jenkins' disappearance is the result of foul play as evidence present showed signs that a struggle had occurred," Detective Sgt. Walter Smith said in a press release Monday.
Cushing confirmed to FoxNews.com that authorities found suspicious evidence, but he declined to elaborate on what was discovered. He noted that the vehicle was not out of gas.
Jenkins was a girls freshman basketball coach and a dorm proctor until she had her son. She graduated from Lyndon State College with a degree in natural science and geology. She was working on her master's degree, headmaster Tom Lovett said.
"She's got a real gift with students who either haven't liked science before or learning science doesn't come easy to them," Lovett said. "She's got a real gift with them."
St. Johnsbury Academy also serves as a public school for the town, about 40 miles south of the Canadian border.
Jenkins was a waitress at night at The Creamery Restaurant in Danville, the eatery where co-workers, friends and the father of Jenkins' son gathered Monday afternoon along with others who were curious or concerned.
"We all know her. It's a tough thing right now," said Marion Cairns, the owner, who described Jenkins as bright, pretty, a good mother and fun to be around. "She'd cut her arms off before she'd let anybody touch that boy. I mean, that boy meant everything to her."
Eric Berry, 44, of Lyndonville, a cousin by marriage whose daughter is Jenkins' goddaughter, described her as a beautiful, kind person whom he believes was coming to someone's aid when she disappeared.
"She left her house with the idea, I think, to try to help somebody, and that's as far as I'm going to go with that because I don't want to damage any investigation," he said.
The academy will provide counseling to grieving students, Lovett said.
The disappearance recalled that of 20-year-old Krista Dittmeyer of Portland, Maine, whose car was found idling with its hazard lights on, her 14-month-old daughter unharmed, a year ago about 50 miles away in New Hampshire. Dittmeyer's body was found in a pond. Three men were arrested on charges in her robbery and killing.
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State Bond Commission Gets Ready To Approve $722.3M In Borrowing
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Restoring the stained glass skylights at the state Capitol is just one of the many items on Friday's state Bond Commission agenda.
An estimated 304 stained glass panels were removed from the 5th floor skylights on the east and west side of the state Capitol in June. The panels were crated and are ready to be shipped for restoration. The total cost of restoring the skylights, which began falling down in 2008, is about $800,000.
There's another $3.15 million on the Bond Commission agenda to help restore the skylight and repair the William A. O'Neill Armory's roof. That project also will receive about $1.15 million in federal funds.
However, those projects are some of the least expensive on the $722.3 million agenda.
There's $474.6 million for a variety of transportation projects, which will be paid for with special obligation bonds.
"The scope of work will depend upon the project's design and final costs will be based upon bids received," according to the agenda. "However, the Department of Transportation is requesting the flexibility to revise or modify projects, if required, within specific subsections of the Act."
There's another $30 million that will be used to help municipalities fund their road repaving programs. It's the first of two installments for the program. Another $5.4 million will be used to help purchase highway and bridge renewal equipment like dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, snow removal equipment, and specialized bridge maintenance equipment.
There also is $15 million for the Small Business Express program. None of the businesses receiving the loans are detailed in the agenda, but the Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner is supposed to report to the General Assembly every six months about which businesses received funding.
About $17.4 million will be used to assist eight inter-district magnet schools with capital startup and expansion as required by the Sheff v. O'Neill settlement.
The Mark Twain House and Museum is expected to receive $2.2 million for a variety of projects, including drainage improvements and parking lot repairs. The Harriet Beecher Stowe House and library will receive $650,000 for for interior restoration and a fire suppression system.
Another $3 million will be used by the Department of Housing to set up a low-interest loan program for homeowners and businesses in coastal flood areas to help them flood-proof and wind-proof their homes or businesses. Loans of up to $300,000 will be provided for a term of 15 years with no principal or interest for one year, according to state officials.
There's another $1 million for the dredging of the Mystic River auxiliary channel, which will improve access to one of the marinas.
Goodwin College in East Hartford could receive $3.75 million to help it equip its manufacturing, dental hygiene, and ophthalmic programs.
The Bond Commission also will look to help New Haven by paying for the surprise environmental contamination the city found when it was cleaning up Bowen Field. The state plans to give the city $4.8 million to help rid the parcel of the PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) found in the caulk joints of the bleachers and in the paint on the exterior of the locker room.
There is another $1.5 million that will be used to construct a new golf learning center, a nature learning center, and other improvements in Norwalk. Earlier this month, House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero, who has been critical of the state's borrowing, praised Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's decision to put the item on the agenda.
The state Bond Commission is scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Friday.
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posted by: dano860 | July 24, 2014 8:10am
...and we have a surplus!? Something doesn't compute here?
I was talking with a good friend last week, who also happens to be a long time State Senator, about all of the bonding / borrowing and his comment was, Dannel believes that borrowing $3M to pay off $2M leaves you with a $1M surplus, huh?
posted by: SocialButterfly | July 24, 2014 2:14pm
"Borrowing" is continuing to be Connecticut's big downfall
making us a national leader in deficit debt. "Red ink" is Gov. Malloy's favorite deficit blinding fiscal color, a big reason not to vote for for him.
posted by: Bluecoat | July 24, 2014 10:28pm
Maybe it's time to pay the Governor and State Legislature in Bonds? That way when we default on everything they are personally responsible.
Also I think we need to institute the Glen Reynolds "revolving door surtax" for State Employees or unelected officials who leave a government job for one in the private sector.
They would be required to pay a 50% surtax on the difference between their State job and the new salary, say for a period of three years
posted by: Bluecoat | July 24, 2014 10:33pm
I need a need a new roof, chimney repair, bath and kitchen upgrades, plumbing problem that needs attention, and a list of many items that need attention at my house, can I call my legislator and get something slipped in just for me? nope, instead all I get are the lousy tax increases and story after story of "first five deals" that launder money right back to the Democrats and unfortunately republicans too, that don't have any balls to fight back.
Oh and by the way, what ever happened to fiscally conservative democrats? Have you all died?
posted by: Bluecoat | July 24, 2014 10:35pm
Anyone know where the 325 just reported unattended. Illegal Aliens were sent to here in CT?
Any chance this borrowed money goes to help more than this 325?
posted by: GBear423 | July 25, 2014 6:43am
Bluecoat, that is a great idea on the payroll being bonded and the surtax. The Fiscally Conservative Democrat went extinct during the late 90s to early 2000s. If there is an example of a democrat cutting spending and borrowing to balance a budget or at least shrink a deficit in the last decade, I am totally unaware of it. I suppose it happens at town/municipal level, but not at State or Fed. The platform appears to be cradle to grave entitlements and services.
posted by: GBear423 | July 25, 2014 6:52am
Oh wow, this in the Courant:
State Grants $4 Million to Hartford Science Center…
"State officials said that some of the center's expansion plans include creating more educational lab space, transforming one portion of the existing building into a greenhouse and butterfly conservatory, and paying off debts related to the center's heating, cooling and ventilation systems."
Perhaps they should Grant enough to simply upgrade their heating and ventilation system that apparently is inadequate. Seriously, do they even realize the State is in some economic peril?? Hand me a shovel, this hole ain't deep enough!!
Link: http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-ct-science-center-money-0725-20140724,0,7451384.story
posted by: SocialButterfly | July 25, 2014 9:37am
Bluecoat: Fiscally conservative Democrats have died. The have been replaced with bankruptcy driven leaders like Pres. Barack Obama and dedicated deficit spending followers like Gov. Dannel Malloy.
posted by: SocialButterfly | July 25, 2014 9:42am
Bluecoat: Paying the governor and legislature with bonds would be difficult. It's much easier to just vote them out of office.
posted by: SocialButterfly | July 25, 2014 1:10pm
Some of this bonding is disheartening. Does Malloy and his cronies have a conscience?


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- Math Assistance Center – The Math Assistance Center provides teaching assistants to help students with their mathematics courses.
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- Career Development and Placement Assistance (CDPA) – CDPA has a number of engaging programs to help you prepare for a career and network with potential employers. CDPA has also created a special Global Series just for international students.
- Counseling Center – The Counseling Center can be very helpful for international students to speak to staff members about adjusting to life in the United States, learn some relaxation techniques, and better manage their stress.
- Cross-Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD) – CCLD hosts many of the diversity programs on campus, works with fraternities and sororities, presented the Emerging Leaders course and Panther Leadership Summit, and many additional initiatives. Specifically for international students, CCLD created the Global Ties program to welcome international students and help build an international community on the Pitt campus.
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- Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC) – For undergraduate students, the OCC is a University-wide initiative that is designed to help students receive a well-rounded education; get connected to their peers and the many great resources and programs here at Pitt; and ultimately gain a competitive edge for graduate or professional schools, internships, and the job marketplace.
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