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Anyone who has ever had a story or article critiqued by me knows that I slash through echoes like weeds in Eden. Repeated words, for the most part, create a distracting noise in a reader's head, like a song that goes on one note too long, ruining the otherwise beautiful rhythm. I don't like echoes.
Unless they are purposeful and wise.
So when is that?
Anytime someone asks me this question, my first thought for an example usually is John Milton's works – PARADISE LOST, PARADISE REGAINED, ON EDUCATION, among others. Back in college, woefully accepted by most students, the professor assigned the reading and analytical studying of Milton's prose and essays. Personally, I was in awe at his work. Through careful observation—in hopes of getting an A—I noted that he used a lot of repetition in his work, but he used it in a specific way.
For instance the word light, symbolic not only in a religious sense, but also in meaning knowledge, appeared in more than one sentence in a single paragraph. Synonyms were used too, but he did not shy away from pulling out the exact same word he'd already used. Why did he do this?
I can't be sure, but I can explain the effect it had on my reading. As I read a second, third, or even later sentence, I realized it couldn't be done (reading further) without your brain retracing what was already said, a little echo reminding you of what had been read in the first sentence. Not in a way of beating you over the head with an idea, but in a way where each new sentence reinforced a previous notion or image, while at the same time introducing some new element toward a larger idea, or going deeper into the concept of the idea. Reading his work was like watching a drip land in a puddle, and then watching each ripple as it expands.
Now for those of you reluctant to go back and read something centuries old, here's a newer masterpiece that also uses repetition in a wonderful way: THIRTEEN REASONS WHY by Jay Asher, published in 2007 by Razorbill, a young adult imprint of Penguin.
Does it echo? Yes, in the most satisfying rippling effect an author or reader could want. (No noise, just beautiful music that's as enlightening as it is enticing.) It brings to mind the idea that you cannot go forward, without also bringing with you a little of the past. For instance, when you consider an education, your knowledge (everything you've learned in the past), has an effect on how you interpret what you are learning today.
So to bring this idea to your writing with intentional repetition brings a deeper meaning that readers may not recognize right off, but it will tease their subconscious into another level of understanding. At least, I think it will.
Asher shows an effective use of repetition on Page 178: (Note, the italics indicate a different character speaking—Hannah.)
(Clay, the narrator.) "… But the headlights don't gradually fade away, which they should if he kept backing up or turned away. Instead, they just stop.
As if turned off.
(Hannah's voice.) Looking back, I stopped writing in my notebook when I stopped wanting to know myself anymore.
(Clay) Is he out there, sitting in his car, waiting? Why?
(Hannah) If you hear a song that makes you cry and you don't want to cry anymore, you don't listen to that song anymore.
But you can't get away from yourself. You can't decide not to see yourself anymore. You can't decide to turn off the noise in your head.
Notice the repetition of the words turned—used with away and with off—away, stop, and back. In addition to repeating exact words, ideas are reemphasized, such as turned off and stopped. So, when you read a third or fourth sentence, it echoes with the previous sentence. Then it ripples and when you read forward again, you are bringing a little of the past with you.
Considering the fact that this novel is based on the thirteen reasons a young girl committed suicide, and the narrator's struggle to face and accept it, and then move forward, the repetition is very powerful. Naturally, there will be no movement forward for the narrator or the reader in a novel like this without bringing some of the past along. Asher's writing style, then, parallels his theme.
We see this technique used again on page 250:
"I want to look back. To look over my shoulder and see the Stop sign with huge reflective letters, pleading with Hannah. Stop!
But I keep facing forward, refusing to see it as more than it is. It's a sign. A stop sign on a street corner. Nothing more."
Here the author comes right out and gives us the word forward, "facing forward" and follows it with the word refusing, which is a type of not moving forward. He parallels that, reinforcing it, with stopping. So we see this back and forth motion, two steps forward, and one step back, and then forward again, symbolically laying out how a person moves through life.
If you haven't read the book, I highly recommend it.
Now for your own studies, look at the story, "As I Walk Out One Evening," written by HC Hsu and published by the online literary journal, TOASTED CHEESE. Study the repetition and analyze the purpose for it. Notice how repeated words don't read like a distracting echo, but a way of somehow restating a truth, further clarifying an idea, giving it a ripple.
In your own writing, if you are not sure whether using the same word again will distract the reader like a screaming echo, or if it will be read as an intelligent choice in going forward, then backward and forward again, don't use it. Don't use it until you are confident that repeating a specific word in close proximity to a previous instance of the word, is exactly what you should do.
In the meantime, you can always find a similar word which can do the same work; and sometimes that's what you want. Something to bring a previous notion forward again, but not as strongly as when you use the exact word a second or third time.
Before you begin, you might be wondering how you can know if a specific word was repeated intentionally, or if it was an oversight the editor missed.
1. If you consider the numerous echoes in the short section of Asher's book quoted above, you can safely assume no editor would miss that many repetitions. Yes, most novels get published with a typo or two, but it's always obvious that they are simply that, typos. Even then, it's unlikely you'd find this many in a short space.
2. Elsewhere, the book is not littered with needless and annoying echoes. So, the logical conclusion is the repetition was planted specifically for a specific reason. It is your job, as the reader, to let that reason resonate in your mind.
3. When the effect is astounding rather than annoying. My tongue didn't trip when I read Asher's paragraphs.
Happy reading and writing!


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India Government Budget Disappoints Gold Traders With Import Tax
Import Tax on Gold Remains at 10%
NEW DELHI—India's new government left import taxes on gold unchanged in its annual budget, disappointing traders who hoped they would be lowered.
"It was a bit of a surprise," said Victor Thianpiriya, a Singapore-based precious metals analyst with ANZ Research. "We were expecting a cut of between 2%-4% in the import tax on gold."

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For Next Disaster: Online Emergency Drills
The Japanese government is creating a one-stop-shopping online service to help better spread emergency information during the next catastrophic earthquake or tsunami.
The experimental portal can be accessed from computers, smart phones and feature phones, and allows users to access more than 40 online services in case of emergency. The tools include message systems where people can leave information about their status, as well as updates on disruptions to traffic, water, gas, or power. It also includes relevant government Twitter feeds.
The web services work better than phone-based ones, which quickly overload during emergencies. Many Japanese turned to Twitter for information after last year's disaster, when phone lines went virtually dead.
"The government and companies have been discussing how IT can assist people in case of emergency, and we've launched the drill service because now we are in the annual week-long campaign of disaster prevention," a cabinet office official said, referring to Japan's annual mass emergency planning, pegged to the anniversary of the 1923 Tokyo earthquake.
The newly-launched page is currently under a one-month-long test-run, and the government is seeking advice from users on ways to improve the service.
Officials say this is still a prototype which will be available for a month. But they hope to release a formal one over the next year. The current version is only available in Japanese, but officials say an English version could be created once the site is launched.
Officials are encouraging Japanese residents to log in before disaster strikes to familiarize themselves with the site. "I didn't know how I can and cannot use these tools, so I felt it was important to try out at least once," Economy Minister Motohisa Furukawa, who oversees the project, said at a press conference.


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'Rana Daggubati and Bipasha Basu' Marriage in December
Rana Daggubati and Bipasha Basu have been secretly dating each other for a month and this time their relationship is for keeps as Rana has asked the actress to marry him and she accepted.
The couple who met on the sets of Dum Maro Dum, instantly hit it off and started seeing each other, but Rana's close friendship with actress Trisha annoyed Bipasha and she decided to call time on their relationship.
After they broke up, Rana realised how much he missed Bips and started wooing her all over again. A source close to Rana says, "Rana was never over her and Bips too missed him. They met up in Mumbai two months back and slowly started sorting out all the misunderstandings between them. Rana knows she is the girl for him."
The actor is said to have proposed two weeks back to Bips with a lovely five carat diamond ring. An excited Bips is now racing to complete her assignments as she does not want to upset Rana's family by continuing to act in films.
She has decided to work with her father-in-law Suresh Babu in upgrading the studio facility at Ramanaidu Studios. She wants to now produce Bollywood films there and also concentrate on promoting Rana's career in Bollywood.
The couple are keeping this news secret because Rana's grandfather is taking time to come around. It is said that his grandfather D. Ramanaidu is concerned about their age difference and is keen that Rana marries a girl from his community. He feels Bips might not adjust to the kind of low-profile lives women in his family lead.
But the actor is adamant that he will only marry Bipasha. In fact, he has enlisted the help of actor Mahesh Babu and his superstar dad Krishna to talk to his grandfather as Mahesh is very happily married to Namrata Shirodkar.
Rana doesn't want to announce the news till his grandad fully comes around, but sources close to the star say that his father Suresh Babu has given the couple his blessings and has even met up with Bip's family. They are just waiting for Ramanaidu to come around before going public.
And Rana, don't get a panic attack after reading this news, just remember today's date.


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Citing "seemingly insurmountable evidence" that Lance Armstrong "misled Nike for more than a decade," the athletic products giant today fired the seven-time Tour de France winner. The move came only hours after its own name was dragged through the mud surrounding the scandal; on Tuesday, Nike vehemently denied a New York Daily News report that it aided Mr. Armstrong in covering up use of performance-enhancing drugs.
"Due to the seemingly insurmountable evidence that Lance Armstrong participated in doping and misled Nike for more than a decade, it is with great sadness that we have terminated our contract with him," said the Swoosh in a statement. "Nike does not condone the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs in any manner. Nike plans to continue support of the Livestrong initiatives created to unite, inspire and empower people affected by cancer."
Mr. Armstrong, meanwhile, announced today he's stepping down as chairman of the Livestrong charity so the group can focus more clearly on its cancer-fighting mission rather than the mounting problems surrounding its founder. He stepped down after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency released a comprehensive report detailing evidence of doping allegations against Armstrong and his teammates.
The dismissal by Nike -- which stood by golf superstar Tiger Woods when news of his extramarital affairs became public in 2009 leading other sponsors such as Accenture to drop him, and stood by Kobe Bryant when the NBA superstar was charged with sexual assault in 2003 -- effectively finishes Mr. Armstrong as an endorser on Madison Avenue. Sports-marketing experts predict that with Nike ditching Mr. Armstrong, other sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch and Oakley will likely follow this week.
Neither A-B, which yesterday issued a public statement of support for Armstrong, nor Oakley could be reached at presstime.
Mr. Armstong is working with crisis PR expert Mark Fabiani, the former White House special counsel who defended President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton during the Whitewater scandals of the 1990s and spearheaded U.S. Presidential candidate Al Gore's communications during the Florida recount controversy.
~~Bloomberg News~~


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Other Voices — A Saturday Art Walk
March 24th, 31st
April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
12 noon to 1:30 pm
Meet at The New Gallery Main Space, 2nd Floor Art Central, #212, 100 7th Ave SW
Cost: Pay what you can
Presented by This is My City Art Society
Join us every Saturday during the festival for a guided tour that explores several exhibits about issues of home, homelessness, place, and displacement. Gallery volunteers will lead groups through exhibits at neighbouring venues, providing context and facilitating discussion.
Created by This Is My City artist-mentor Linda Hawke.
Participating venues are MOCA, Calgary Public Library, The New Gallery (main space and +15 Window), Glenbow, and TRUCK. Stops will change periodically based on exhibit schedules and tour timing. Youll want to attend several tours to see all the exhibits. On the final Saturday of each month, our panel discussion series On Common Ground will pick up where the tour concludes.
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Do you play a Brass instrument? Join us for Brassmas!
Brassmas is an event open to ALL brass musicians of any age. The Triangle Brass Band organization invites any and all brass players to join us in playing Christmas carols prior to our concert on Thursday December 21, 2017 at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, and of course, stick around and listen to our concert!!! Bring friends and family and enjoy a night of Holiday cheer, as it should be…BRASSY.
- 3:00 – Registration
3:30 – Rehearsal (you MUST bring a music stand)
5:00 – Dinner Break
6:15 – Perform (outside- dress warm) (Lighting is low)
6:30 – Pack Up
7:00 – TBB Concert
Brassmas will be held at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC. (2 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601)
Registration – There will be an area designated for registration at Meymandi Concert Hall. Only performers/participants are allowed backstage. The front entrance will not be open. The backstage entrance is the only door you can use to enter, where you will be directed to the lobby for registration. Registration is $15 for adults and $10 for students, and includes a free ticket to the Triangle Brass Band Concert. (Cash / Checks made out to Triangle Brass Band). Please pre-register using our Registration Form and then follow this link to pay for your registration. On the ticket site, choose either Student Brassmas Registration or Brassmas Registration – your ticket to the concert is included!
Rehearsal – There is a short rehearsal from 3:30 – 5:00 PM on stage at Meymandi. You must enter the performers' security entrance back stage behind Meymandi Hall, where registration will be held. If we finish rehearsal early, there will be more time for dinner.
Instrument Storage – There will be an area set up to keep instrument cases out of the way of traffic flow. There will not be room for cases backstage. You will receive further instructions about this at the event. You will probably want to store your instruments in your vehicles during the TBB concert (after the Brassmas performance).
Music – We have special arrangements specifically for this event and will provide it at the event only. It is all sight-readable. You must turn in the music provided for you at the end of the performance. Instrumentation: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba
What to Wear – Dress casually and have some warm clothes for the performance. A Santa hat is a fashionable and sensible choice!
Dinner Break – You will have a short amount of time to run across the street and get a bite to eat if you want to.
Parking – It is recommended you use the Performing Arts parking deck on South St. (between Salisbury and McDowell). There is a fee for parking there. Walk down Salisbury St. and enter the hall at the backstage security entrance, for registration.
More details may be added here as we get closer to the event. Please check back…


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D1 Squad traveled to Tampa and played rival Tampa Krewe in the USF Track and Field stadium under the lights. NORFC controlled the action in a physical match that saw the road team win 34-6 in a South pool match.
The NORFC Green Squad traveled to Tallahassee with 16 men and took a 37-17 victory. David Buckingham, Brad Guarisco, Jeff Ahlmeyer, and Tony Breaux scored tries. Brad Guarisco had a perfect day with his boot, converting all 4 tries, and adding 3 penalty kicks.
NORFC is done for the Fall. We'll continue to train and get ready for the Spring season, which starts early with a long road trip to Boca Raton on 1/21/12.
D1 Squad hosted Boca Raton at home in a South pool match and won 62-11. A strong second half performance opened the game up after a tight 20-8 first half.
The NORFC Green Squad traveled to Mobile to participate in the 33th annual Battleship Memorial Rugby Tournament. On the first day, NORFC notched wins over Miami RFC (26-10) and Okaloosa/Pensacola (37-7). On Sunday, New Orleans took on Baton Rouge and pitched a shutout (22-0) to claim the Bell for the 2nd consecutive year.
Next Up on 11/19:
D1 Gold Side travels to Tampa to face the Tampa Krewe Rugby club. Gametime will be 7pm eastern at the USF Track&Field Stadium.
D3 Green squad opens up Deep South Pool play with a road trip to Tallahassee.


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Fox took the batteries out of the "Dollhouse" a couple of years back. The series, a Joss Whedon created slice of peach pie with a delicious serve of Dushku sauce drizzled on its creative crust, produced and extended quite a few careers – least of all Whedon's, who jumped from short-lived shows to big-time multiplex efforts like "The Avengers".
In conjunction with the release of "Dollhouse : The Complete First Season" on DVD and Blu-ray down under today, we ask the question 'So where are the cast of "Dollhouse" today?' (And, for that matter, do they remember who they were before their most recently-assigned missions?)
Eliza Dushku (Echo) – in between doing guest spots on various TV shows (like "The Big Bang Theory"), the "Dollhouse" heroine has carved out a new career for herself as a voice-over artist. She recently voiced Catwoman in "Batman : Year One" and soon, lends her lungs to She-Hulk in "Hulk and the agents of S.M.A.S.H". Last but not least, Dan Aykroyd's said to be keen on the plucky brunette to play a Ghostbusters in "Ghostbusters 3", when it goes before the cameras next year.
Harry Lennix (Boyd) – unlike the motivations of his career, Lennix's career aspirations haven't been cloaked in secrecy. Much like Dushku, Lennix seems intent on getting in on some superhero movie moolah – appearing as a general in next year's "Man of Steel".
Olivia Williams (Adelle) – The English Rose that runs the 'Dollhouse' already had a successful career – remember her from "Rushmore" and "The Sixth Sense"? – as a film actress.. She simply went back to it. Williams' most recent film credits include "Hyde Park on the Hudson" and "Anna Karenina." She is currently filming "Ten" with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Fran Kranz (Topher) – Like "Dollhouse" guest star Amy Acker, Kranz continues to put food on the table thanks to Sir Whedon. He had a starring role in the surprise hit "Cabin in the Woods" earlier this year, and next forms part of the immense ensemble of Whedon's micro-budgeted "Much Ado About Nothing".
Tahmoh Penikett (Paul) – Tahmoh still hasn't been able to snag a secure, regular gig the likes of which he has on both "Dollhouse" and also "Battlestar Galactica" – which he made his mark on just prior to arriving in Barbie-hub. Still, a mass of guest turns on TV shows like "The Killing" and "Castle" and a role in the upcoming "Man of Steel" (like Lennix), is definitely keeping him a stout focus on the Hollywood radar. Maybe there's something for him in your new S.H.I.E.L.D TV series, Whedon?
Enver Gjokaj (Victor) – Its mostly been guest spots on the box for Enver since handing in membership to the "Dollhouse", but a couple of minutes of screen time – playing a cop – in the recent "The Avengers" (hmmm.. Wonder how he got that job!?) should help snag a few more film roles in the near future.
Dichen Lachman (Sierra) – The former Aussie soap star (she was on "Neighbours") cum Hollywood up-and-comer recently landed another regular TV gig, as part of the ensemble cast of "Last Resort". It, like "Dollhouse" is a great show, encompassing terrific scripts, with a loyal niche audience… likely means it'll be axed soon. Nothing like a regular pay cheque – if even fleetingly!
Miracle Laurie (Mellie) – The adorable actress (one of my personal favourites on "Dollhouse") behind Paul's object of affection has gone on to roles in films like "Wyatt Earp's Revenge" and "Any Day Now". Look out for her in more films, I'd say.
Reed Diamond (Laurence) – The not-so-impressionable Laurence may have left this world, but the man who gave him life definitely hasn't. You can catch Diamond in such films as "Moneyball" and (Whedon's) "Much Ado About Nothing"; he also did a handful of eps of "24" in that show's later days. Never not desired when you're a Diamond.
Liza Lapira (Ivy) – One of the busiest of the cast, Lapira's wages of late have been paid by the bean counters over on TV's "Don't Trust the B*tch in Apartment 23" (of which she's been in half-a-dozen or so episodes), as well as payroll over on such films as "Marmaduke" and "Crazy Stupid Love".
Alan Tudyk (Alpha) – The show's resident villain has transitioned into one of the most in-demand film stars this side of the three-breasted woman recruitment agency. Tudyk's many credits since infiltrating the "Dollhouse" include "Abraham Lincoln : Vampire Hunter", "Transformers : Dark of the Moon" and "Conception", an acclaimed indy from director Josh Stolberg. Next up, Tudyk appears in "42" with Harrison Ford and lends his lungs to the highly-anticipated "Wreck-it Ralph".
Many others also passed through "Dollhouse", including Alexis Denisof ("The Avengers"), Summer Glau ("Terminator : The Sarah Connor Chronicles"), Keith Carradine ("Cowboys & Aliens"), Mark Sheppard ("Supernatural"), Felicia Day ("Dr Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog") and Aisha Hinds ("Five"), and if the things in brackets after their names didn't tip you off, all are still steadily employment and keeping their steady-temperature bodies busy.
Thanks to Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, we have an EXCLUSIVE clip from the "Dollhouse : The Complete First Season" DVD and Blu-ray (which includes a copy of a "Dollhouse" comic!); this clip involves Harry Lennix (as Boyd Langdon) entering the Dollhouse facilities for the first time and finding out exactly what it is he is letting himself in for.
Immerse yourself in this adrenaline-charged brainchild of sci-fi genius Joss Whedon, soon available for the first time on DVD and Blu-ray in Australia. "DOLLHOUSE, The Complete First Season" will be released on 24 October 2012 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
FROM JOSS WHEDON, CREATIVE MASTERMIND BEHIND Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, comes the provocative Dollhouse, a sexy, suspenseful thriller starring the stunningly talented Eliza Dushku.
As an "Active", the mysterious Echo (Dushku) serves as an unwitting agent of Dollhouse, an illegal underground organization that provides its elite clientele with programmable human beings. Actives receive personality imprints, allowing them to temporarily become anyone or anything—the perfect burglar, lover, spy, or assassin. Now, with the FBI and her own shadowy past closing in, Echo must face a rogue Active who will stop at nothing to bring Dollhouse down—forever.
Blu-ray and DVD includes exclusive bonus comic book for a limited time only.
• Original unaired Pilot Episode Echo
• Audio Commentary on Selected Episodes
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes: Making Dollhouse, Coming Home, Finding Echo, A Private Engagement, Designing The Perfect Dollhouse
"Dollhouse : The Complete First Season" is on DVD and Blu-ray today.
Dollhouse: The complete first season on DVD is available to buy from October 24th and you can pre-order your copy now here.


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Rehtaeh Parsons could not escape the memories of that night in 2011, a few weeks before her 16th birthday.
She tried therapy, she switched schools, she moved to another community. But Rehtaeh, who died Sunday after attempting suicide last week, was made to remember until the end – persistently tormented after a disturbing photograph of her was circulated among her high-school classmates in a suburb of Halifax.
Her grieving family alleges she was not only the victim of bullying, but also of sexual assault.
"She would not be gone today if that didn't happen – not just the rape," her mother, Leah Parsons, said Tuesday. "What made it so much worse is the people who turned their back on her, the name-calling."
An RCMP investigation ended without charges; the high school has refused to comment, before and after the 17-year-old's death. But, just days after they removed their daughter from life support, the Parsons are taking the rare step of speaking out against the perils of growing up in the cyber age.
In a tribute page on Facebook, the family has written an uncomfortably familiar horror story – one reminiscent of the case of Amanda Todd, the 15-year-old from Port Coquitlam, B.C., who died by suicide after a blackmailer circulated a topless photo of her. The Parsons, who have shared their daughter's tragedy with local and national media, believe the justice system has failed them and Rehtaeh.
Late Tuesday, after the story made headlines across the country, Nova Scotia Justice Minister Ross Landry said he has asked for a review of the case. "This situation is tragic, I am deeply saddened – as I think are all Nova Scotians – by the death of this young woman," Mr. Landry said in a statement.
Rehtaeh is "Heather" spelled backwards, a name her mother thought was pretty. They live in Cole Harbour, a suburb of Halifax just across the harbour. It boasts a population of about 25,000 people and is famously the hometown of hockey star Sidney Crosby.
Cole Harbour District High School, where Rehtaeh attended and was a straight-A student before the alleged assault, has about 1,000 students.
The alleged rape happened, according to her family, after she and a girl friend were visiting the house of a family friend in November, 2011 – in Eastern Passage, a community just south of Cole Harbour.
She was 15 at the time. An adult was asleep in the house. The kids were drinking vodka. The other girl left, leaving Rehtaeh alone with a group of boys. Afterward, a picture circulated in the community, showing her throwing up and allegedly being assaulted by one of the boys.
"Everybody had it. She came home and had a breakdown," Ms. Parsons said, admitting that she is a "mess" now, having been crying for days. She said her daughter never returned to her high school after the snapshot surfaced, just days after the alleged rape.
The online bullying began when she went to the police and the investigation started. It continued right up until she died. Her mother said she was receiving crude e-mails from boys and girls, who mocked her and called her a "slut."
"I couldn't believe that everyone turned their backs on her," her mother said. The family moved her to Halifax, where she lived with her father after spending weeks in hospital. She went to a new school – but "her head was too messed up" and she couldn't concentrate in class, says her uncle, Michael Parsons.
Recently, she decided to come back home. The day before her suicide attempt, Rehtaeh had been to see a new therapist and they seemed to click. Her mother thought her daughter's life was improving.
Last Thursday, her mother said her daughter had an argument on the phone with a friend. "Little things set her off," Ms. Parsons said.
Her daughter locked herself in the bathroom. Her mother had to break in. She and her boyfriend tried to revive Rehtaeh, as did paramedics.
On her Facebook page, Rehtaeh posted self-portraits accompanied by grim captions about death and dulling her pain with drugs. "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends," one post said.
Wayne MacKay, a Dalhousie University law professor, who led a Nova Scotia cyberbullying task force that was provoked by two high-profile teen suicides in the province, says that is the "kind of thing that can put somebody over the top.
"In her case there was the horrendous alleged rape, at least initially, but then cyberbullying on top of that. There seems to be quite a bit of evidence that it's at least a contributing factor," he said.
He advocates better education in schools, and more guidance counsellors, and puts some onus on the media for the way it presents the story – language used and how much detail is given.
"I don't think it means we shouldn't talk about it because for a long time suicide wasn't talked about," Prof. MacKay said. "But how we talk about it is quite significant."
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Martin Guptill struck an unbeaten half-century before New Zealand's tour game against the South African Invitational XI ended in a draw in Paarl.
South Africa had moved into a first innings lead, declaring on 359 for seven before the New Zealanders closed their second innings on 117 for two with Guptill on 68.
Resuming the final day on 274 for six, Keegan Pietersen made an unbeaten 76 and Petrus Jeftha 54 not out as New Zealand could take only the wicket of Shaun Liebisch, who was caught by Jeetan Patel off Chris Martin for four.
Pietersen and Jeftha added 72 for the eighth wicket and Trent Boult, Martin and Patel all finished with two wickets apiece.
With Peter Fulton absent with the knee injury that has ruled him out of the Test series, Brendon McCullum opened with Guptill and made a swift 28 before falling to Siya Semetu.
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'The Simpsons' in 'Vanity Fair': An Imagined Oral History
Graydon Carter: I can't remember if it was my idea or someone else's, but I definitely was the one to give it the go-ahead. After all, I edit Vanity Fair, don't you know.
Graydon Carter, editor, Vanity Fair: I can't remember if it was my idea or someone else's, but I definitely was the one to give it the go-ahead. After all, I edit Vanity Fair, don't you know.
John Ortved, author, "Simpson Family Values": I pitched an oral history of The Simpsons, and my editor thought it was a great idea with the movie coming up. It was my editor who sold Graydon on the piece; he told me that Graydon was under the impression that it was another O.J. Simpson story, and that I was Dominick Dunne, and it would be better just not to correct him.
Charles Townsend, CEO/President, Condé Nast Publications: I can't say I read every issue of Vanity Fair, but I read it at every opportunity. And I think it's still as brilliant as ever.
John Ortved: We thought the story would be a piece of cake. After all, these are comedy writers — they'll be hilarious!
Matt Groening, creator, The Simpsons: Yeah, I didn't talk to that guy.
James L. Brooks, producer, The Simpsons: I didn't talk to him.
Sam Simon, executive producer, The Simpsons: They have a section about how I was the unsung hero of the early years of the show, and about my arguments with Groening, but I didn't talk to them.
George Meyer, writer-producer, The Simpsons: There's this whole bit in the piece where everyone says I'm the godfather of the writer's room, and they mention that famous New Yorker profile of me, but I didn't talk to anyone.
John Ortved: Well, it turned out to be harder than we thought to get staff on the record, but we felt pretty comfortable that the actors would get onboard.
Dan Castallaneta, voice of Homer: I didn't talk to him.
Julie Kavner, voice of Marge: I just didn't want to talk to Vanity Fair.
Yeardley Smith, voice of Lisa: I didn't talk to him.
Nancy Cartwright, voice of Bart: I didn't get on the phone, no.
Phil Hartman, voice actor: I would've talked to them, but I'm dead.
Harry Shearer, voice actor: You know, I meant to, but things just got so busy. I think Azaria talked to him.
Hank Azaria, voice actor: I gave them a lot of great quotes!
John Ortved: So in the end we had a lot of trouble getting people. As I said on the Contributors page, "Trying to get an in with The Simpsons was like trying to infiltrate the Mob."
Fat Tony, Mobster: Mr. Ortved did make an attempt to speak with me, but his efforts were, I am afraid, unsuccessful.
John Ortved: A lot of the old writers and producers did talk to us. Brad Bird gave us two nice lines. Conan O'Brien was a lifesaver.
Conan O'Brien: I fucking made that piece. Amid a sea of arid Rupert Murdoch and Barry Diller quotes, my hilarious stories about Conan's early days on the show, and my tidbits about George Meyer and Matt Groening, wow. Plus I give a fantastic quote at the end about my work on The Simpsons living forever that is kind of sweet. Give me the National Magazine Award, bitches!
John Ortved: About a month after I turned it in, my editor called me and said, "We're putting your story in the same issue as the Barbaro piece." I won't deny that I was pretty nervous. At that time Buzz Bissinger was the king of the magazine article, and his stories were pulling in huge ratings, movie deals, the works.
Buzz Bissinger, author, "Gone Like the Wind": I was like, who's this upstart in my issue? At the time I was very upset because my Barbaro piece was supposed to be on the cover but got ditched at the last minute for Shia Freaking LaBeouf. Then I made the movie deal with my cuz, and I didn't worry about it so much.
Graydon Carter: In the end, I'm very proud of our piece on George Plimpton.
John Ortved: I'm sure a lot of bloggers and Internet snipers will have problems with it, but after like 400 oral histories, it gets hard to bring anything fresh to the table, and I thought we maintained high quality through to the end.
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Chernobyl trip on the 20th of June till the 24th, 2018. Price is £499 per person (Based on 2 people sharing a double room), £150 deposit required to secure your place. Balance to be paid 6 weeks before the trip, we will send a payment request 7 weeks before.
We will spend 2 full days in Chernobyl and 1 night, and 3 nights in the capital Kiev.
Our time in Chernobyl will be action packed, exploring the nuclear wasteland and learning about this amazing place.
4 nights accommodation.
Chernobyl tour (2 days, 1 night) + permits + transport to and from the zone.
Food while in Chernobyl
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3 Nights Kiev in Tourist Hotel Complex.
There is a single room supplement of £18.00 per night ( 3 nights in total – £54.00 ) payable 6 weeks before event.
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We will be welcoming all guests at our hotel HOTEL TOURIST, KIEV 2 R. Okipnoi, Ukraine, Kiev, 02002 on the 20th of June. Please let us know your flight information so we know what time to expect you. The hotel is only a short drive from the airport (20 to 30 minuets depending on traffic and will cost around £14 pounds.
Please make sure you have up to date travel insurance.
Arrive in Kiev, transfer from Kiev airport to our Hotel for the night, the Tourist Hotel Complex, Kiev. Once we get you checked in at around 17:30 the rest of the day/night is your's to do as you wish. We do however suggest you join us when we head out for something to eat. It's a great time for the group to get to know each other and talk about the coming days over some good food and a local beer or two.
Up bright and early for a 7:45am pickup, our journey to Chernobyl begins. Please have your passport in your pocket as you will need this when get to the checkpoint to enter Chernobyl.
Journey time from Kiev to Chernobyl is around 2 hours (plus time for stops). On the coach we will watch a documentary called "The Battle of Chernobyl" which is a very good watch and full of information.
We should hit the exclusion zone checkpoint around 10:30 am, this is the main entry checkpoint were you will need to show the guard your passport to gain entry. This checkpoint as a great gift shop but we suggest waiting till we are on our way out on day 3 before buying anything.
Through the checkpoint on our way to Pripyat. Before we arrive in Pripyat we will make a number of stops, visiting villages, the Chernobyl fire station for a photo opportunity of the amazing statue "To Those who Saved the World". Not forgetting the machinery scrapyard to see the very equipment that helped in the clean up of Chernobyl.
Next we will head to the town of Chernobyl, this is where our hotel is located. A quick stop for lunch at the hotel then back on the coach on our way to Pripyat.
Pripyat is amazing, we will spend the best part of 3 plus hours here exploring.
Another early start, today you will be visiting the "The Russian Woodpecker" (Duga radar) which was a top secret anti-ballistic missile radio listening post. Next up we will head off to the "Chernobyl Cooling Tower" going inside of the massive structure.
Finally we will make our way to reactor number 4. We will get to within approx 100 meters from it. Then it's off to the canteen on the site for our lunch.
After reactor number 4 we will start to make our way back to Kiev, visiting a few more sites along the way as well as passing through radiation checkpoints where we will all get scanned for trace radiation on our clothes and shoes.
The final day is really a free day, you are free to do anything you like. We will be heading off in to Kiev and you are more than welcome to join us. We will take in a few sites, museums and a spot of shopping. A nice meal and a few drinks at night.
Small print, the trip may not always be set out in this order, we may visit different things on the day. 3 things that never change are Duga radar, Pripyat & The Reactor.
Price includes, hotels, transport, food for the 1 night in Chernobyl (You will need to buy your own food in Kiev). Deposits are non refundable. Hotel in Chernobyl may very well be basic, food we have no control over it's a set menu. Details subject to change. 18 and over only. Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking.
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Just yesterday, I wrote a post saying how the Bears could resurface as contenders in the NFC if they pulled off a deal for Denver quarterback Jay Cutler and signed 7-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Pace.
Today, in my opinion, they've become the favorites in the NFC North after making both acquisitions happen. If the Bears upgrade at wide receiver, strong side linebacker, and safety, they could become the team to beat in the NFC.
While I'm not completely happy with what the Bears had to give up to get Cutler — two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and Kyle Orton — the deal probably would not have consummated otherwise. Whether or not Cutler pans out as a franchise quarterback — and up to this point in his career, he's well on his way — you can't fault Jerry Angelo for taking a risk and trying to finally get the quarterback position stabilized after a decades-long drought.
Cutler threw for over 4,500 yards and 25 touchdowns last year while completing 62% of his passes. He's only 25 years old and already has a Pro Bowl under his belt. If you think about how the Bears would have finished last season if Cutler was calling signals instead of Orton, you can't help but feel optimistic about the upcoming season.
I'm not 100% on the Cutler bandwagon — I think he's been a bit overhyped since the day he was drafted. But neither I, nor anybody else, can argue with his credentials up to this point. He clearly upgrades the position and will likely make everybody else on the offense better.
Hypothetically, what were to happen if Cutler flopped with the Bears? It wouldn't be the end of the world or the demise of the franchise. How many first round picks have the Bears used on or traded for a quarterback that hasn't panned out with the team? Rick Mirer, Cade McNown, Rex Grossman. Grossman at least had some success with the Bears unlike the other two, but none of them panned out as the franchise had hoped.
Moving on to the Pace acquisition, I couldn't be happier to add a player of his caliber to the offensive line. Again, hypothetically speaking, if he were to get injured once again and not be able to complete a full season, the Bears still have Kevin Shaffer, Chris Williams, and Frank Omiyale in the mix. The Bears did not give up a lot to get Pace, and now they can move Omiyale back to guard, where they intended on inserting him when they signed him at the start of free agency.
With a solidified offensive line, a burgeoning run game, and, now, a Pro Bowl quarterback, all that remains on offense is to fix the receiver position and I wouldn't be surprised to see this unit in the top half — and maybe top third — of the league next year.
But in order to really compete in the NFC and make some noise in the playoffs next year and beyond, they need to use their mid- and late-round draft picks to help solidify the defense.
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Sunshine Acres, Florida
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Sunshine Acres is a former census-designated place (CDP) in Broward County, Florida, United States. The population was 827 at the 2000 census. The area is now a neighborhood within the town of Davie.
The Sunshine Acres CDP was located at 26°3′17″N 80°17′49″W / 26.05472°N 80.29694°W (26.054822, -80.296926).[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²), all land.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 827 people, 242 households, and 214 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 310.0/km² (804.6/mi²). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 92.6/km² (240.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.39% White (79.4% were Non-Hispanic White,)[3] 5.44% African American, 2.06% Asian, 2.18% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.88% of the population.
There were 242 households out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.3% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.2% were non-families. 6.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 3.56.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,375, and the median income for a family was $71,625. Males had a median income of $51,927 versus $19,865 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,074. None of the families and 4.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 3.8% of those over 64.
As of 2000, English as a first language accounted for 91.30% of all residents, while Spanish was the mother tongue for 8.69% of the population.[4]
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Demographics of Sunshine Acres, FL". MuniNetGuide.com. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
- ^ "MLA Data Center Results for Sunshine Acres, Florida". Modern Language Association. Retrieved 2007-11-18.


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J.J. Watt was one of the last Badgers to leave the sea of people on the Camp Randall field. He ran up the tunnel, stopped and turned, arms raised. Then he retreated a few more steps up the tunnel before stopping and turning again, savoring the moment.
Who could blame him?
Wisconsin had just pounded Northwestern 70-23 and won a share of the Big Ten title. Every player walked off the field with a rose and a smile – or rather, pushed his way off the field. Fans, young and old, flooded the turf after the clock ran down, celebrating the Badgers' first conference crown since 1999.
So when Watt finally made it in to postgame interviews, he was still on cloud nine and still in his uniform. Usually the players shower and come out in formal wear to speak with the media, but Saturday marked a mix of attire. Running back James White – who had 134 rushing yards and a touchdown – was wearing a hoodie. Center Peter Konz, who helped pave the way for 329 UW rushing yards, looked like he belonged on "The Bachelor," wearing a suit and holding two red roses.
The one thing everyone was wearing was a smile.
"I feel like hot stuff right now," Konz said.
"When you have a chance to win a Big Ten championship, that doesn't come every year, that doesn't necessarily come every decade," Watt said.
Wisconsin shares the conference championship with Ohio State and Michigan State, who all finished 11-1 overall and 7-1 in conference play. It's the 12th Big Ten title in UW history and the Badgers' seven conference wins tie a school record.
And that seventh Big Ten win was never in doubt.
Wisconsin scored on its first possession for the eighth time this season and Northwestern never got closer than 14-3. The score was 49-17 at halftime, but any accusations of running up the score are moot.
The Wildcats turned the ball over seven times and the Badgers didn't even score in the fourth quarter, electing to take a knee at the end of the game while inside the NU 10-yard line.
But even in three quarters of play, the offense continued to roll over, around and through anything a defense could throw at it.
"A lot of times offenses will kind of misfire or get a penalty, or do something that will cause them to not be as successful as you could," head coach Bret Bielema said. "But our guys are great in the red zone, very, very seldom turn the ball over."
Running back Montee Ball continued his torrid play, running for 178 yards and four touchdowns, making him just the second Badger – and first since Ron Dayne – to rush for four scores in consecutive weeks. Ball broke free for a 32-yard touchdown on UW's first possession, using a nice juke to run untouched into the end zone. His last touchdown, early in the third quarter might have been his best though, running up the left sideline and breaking a tackle before cutting to the middle for a 44-yard score.
Quarterback Scott Tolzien threw for 230 yards on 15-of-19 passing and four touchdowns. With 3:14 to play in the second quarter, Tolzien threw a perfect ball to a streaking Lance Kendricks for a touchdown.
Wisconsin scored at least 70 points for the third time this season, after not putting up that many since 1915 prior to this year. After a slow start to the season, the Badgers are putting up numbers comparable to hyped teams like Oregon and Auburn.
"Those teams are phenomenal teams, but man, to have an offense like we have, our defense is playing tremendously well. To put up frickin' 83 points against Indiana and then 70; and we have a traditional offense," safety Aaron Henry said. "This is no spread, this is no run-and-gun. This is I-formation, smash-mouth power football."
Henry added his own score, a 50-yard interception return. He was aided by Watt, who had a monstrous game, forcing two fumbles, finishing with three quarterback hurries, three tackles for loss, a sack and a blocked PAT.
With standout quarterback Dan Persa out, Northwestern relied on backups Evan Watkins and Kain Colter. Watkins got a six-yard run and threw a 20-yard pass to Drake Dunsmore to account for NU's only offensive touchdowns.
At the end of the first half, Venric Mark returned a kick 94 yards to account for NU's other touchdown. Wisconsin promptly drove the field in 1:06, ending with an 11-yard strike from Tolzien to Nick Toon.
The win was made even more special by the almost-sellout crowd of 80,011, despite being played after Thanksgiving. And while Wisconsin's berth to the Rose Bowl won't be official until they announce the BCS pairings Dec. 5, the Badgers were grateful to be celebrating a Big Ten title.
"Surreal is a good word. It's been surreal, it's been even hard for it just to sink in. I know I'll feel really happy tomorrow," senior John Moffitt said. "I'm a little drained right now. It takes a while to sink in when you've wanted something for so long, and this is a goal for so long, to finally get it, I don't know if you know exactly how to react to it."


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At the start of February 2017, npower hit the headlines when it announced significant increases to its standard tariffs that will affect customers on these rates. The rises, 15% for electricity and 4.8% for gas will come into effect on March 16th – adding £109, or 9.8% to an average dual fuel energy bill.
npower is the first company to announce its price rises and is unlikely to be the only one this winter, as the other providers such as British Gas are expected to follow suit.
In its statement, npower pointed out that these were the first increases it had implemented since the autumn of 2013 and that only 50% of its customers – those on standard tariffs – would be affected.
It argued that it faces multiple cost pressures that have led to it needing to increase prices. Firstly, the price of energy on the wholesale market – essentially where npower buys the energy it then supplies have increased markedly – by 36% since last April.
The scheme to roll out smart energy meters in line with Government and EU requirements have also added expense, as have obligations under renewable energy policy – so plenty of reasons behind the prices rises, but what does it mean for you?
The response to these rises (for electricity the largest since 2008) has been swift and fierce from most quarters. Ofgem, the energy regulator, called upon npower to justify the increases, arguing that energy suppliers buy their energy at so-called 'forward prices', much lower than current wholesale rates.
The government also criticised the rises saying it was "concerned" that the plans would hit customers "who are already paying more than they need to." They also added that they were "prepared to act" where markets don't work for the customer.
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Getting the best out of networking
Business Matters in The Observer published this article by Steve Wilson of Wilson Design Associates, founder of the First Friday Network, on how to acheive the best success from your networking activities.
What is Business Networking?
Business networking is not an opportunity to hard sell. If you approach networking with the intent to do nothing more than sell to the people in the room you will probably go away disappointed.
Networking is about making long-term contacts and friendships. You may be lucky and meet someone who is looking for exactly what you supply and you get immediate business as a result, but most of the time networking is about developing relationships and trust. The other misconception is to see someone in the same line of business as a competitor and stear clear of them, they may indeed be someone with whom you can form an alliance!
Successful Presentation
It is said that up to 70% of business is done by word of mouth referral – so attend as many network events as you can! Being succesful at networking relies on a few basic techniques: confident presentation (but not being pushy), communication skills and follow-up. It is important that you give a clear message about what your business is. Be aware that the tone of your voice and your body language are part of that message as well. Don't forget to smile! It is a good idea to vary your message, that way you won't be bored saying it and hopefully neither will the people hearing it.
In return for them giving you their attention you must listen with intent to what other people tell you about their business and try to pass on helpfull contacts and referalls. Follow-up every lead or referral you are given. If you promise to do something, make sure you do it – referrals are based on trust, remember that when someone refers you it reflects on them, so if you let them down they will not refer you to anyone else.
Be Yourself
To get the most out of your networking try to find events where you feel comfortable, you will be more relaxed there and more likely to create positive contacts. If you find yourself standing alone, look for a friendly face or a group of people you can join, try not to interrupt two people who are deep in conversation. If you see someone standing alone bring them into your conversation, they will feel more comfortable and be grateful to you. If you have little in common always try to point them in the direction of someone you think may be of interest to them. Remember to be yourself, you're NOT in the elevator with Bill Gates!


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More days than not there are nachos in my house. For parties, game days (read Super Bowl), movie night and the like I need a lot of nachos! Layer your fixings and bake them in the oven for Nachos For A Crowd.
When I entertain at home I take a step away from the brain-work of major creativity (I cook for a living) and stick to things that are easy, crowd-pleasing and fun. For the Super Bowl, I'm making nachos with all the fixings. Along with some drinks and my chocolate chip cookies, I'm going to be totally set. See this recipe on KSL.com where it was originally published.
I make my Nachos For A Crowd in the oven. No melting cheese sauces and cleaning up drippy messes and no heating small batches of chips and cheese in the microwave. Depending on the party I'm having, I'll add beans or shredded meat, and I have sour cream, salsas and guacamole in bowls for people to add to their plates.
Make nachos for everyone all at once by cooking them on a baking sheet. I line it with foil (for easy cleanup), and layer the goodness of chips, cheese and other tasty additions, then bake for about 10 minutes.
The cheese is key, and I like a variety. Mixing cheeses gives depth of flavor and texture. Some cheese melts silky smooth, some get a bit chewy and others are crumbly and salty delicious like Cotija.
My favorite is a Monterey Jack of course, and then you have his brother Pepper Jack to add spice. A little mild or sharp cheddar adds classic flavor and even pieces of Velveeta gives a silky melt on top of the crunchy chips. I love a good carnitas nacho (braised pork), shredded steak or chicken as well. Adding meat makes the nachos more substantial, closer to a meal, if you eat enough like I usually do.
Check my list below for any extras you can add and layer, layer, layer. It's an oven-nacho trick. One layer of chips, cheese, toppings, covered by another layer and sometimes even a third. The even heat from the oven melts all the cheese and heats everything perfectly. Serve with tongs so guests can grab an entire serving at once.
Nachos For A Crowd checklist:
Cheese Please
Monterey Jack is perfect for melting. Pepper Jack adds great spice. Crumble Cotija or other Mexican cheese on top when the nachos come out of the oven.
Layers of Good
Two or three layers of chips, cheeses and toppings are perfect in the even heat of the oven.
Meat the Merrier
Add braised pulled pork for carnitas nachos, or shredded chicken or beef for a more hearty snack.
Top That
Additions like canned beans, white onions, pickled jalapeños, fresh tomatoes and sweet peppers are added in layers with the cheese and cooked along with the chips.
It All Adds Up
Have bowls of these add-ons for guests to try on their servings: sour cream, cilantro, sliced scallions, olives, guacamole, salsa and hot sauce.
- 2 11- oz bags tortilla chips
- 5 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can drained black beans
- ½ cup chopped white onion
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños
- Toppings such as cilantro scallions and olives
- Serve with sour cream guacamole and salsa
Heat oven to 350 F. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with foil. Arrange half of the chips on pans and top with some cheeses, beans, onion, and jalapeño. Repeat layers for two to three layers total. (These can be assembled up to one hour before baking.)
Working with one sheet at a time, bake until cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, scallions and olives if desired and serve with desired toppings. Heat a second pan as the first for fresh, hot nachos.
For more recipes to entertain on game day, try my New Seven Layer Dip, or Chicken Meatballs with Cumin and Orange.
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After Jim Brickman completed one of his Magic of Christmas shows in December, he was asked what a nice Jewish boy was doing singing the songs of gentiles.
"I'm Jewish, but I didn't grow up religious," Brickman said while laughing during a call from Chicago. "I love the beauty of those songs. That's why I do it."
Brickman, 52, is an unconventional sort who does what he feels, not what someone thinks he should be obliged to do. That's part of the reason he's one of the few instrumental recording artists with a Billboard hit to his credit.
"I don't feel the need to do what everybody else does," Brickman said. "I don't mind taking a chance."
Brickman, who will perform Thursday at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, has no problem strolling out of his comfort zone. The charismatic pianist knows what works and how to make it function. There's a reason he has six platinum or gold albums. He has no issues deviating from his usual path. His 2010 album, "Yesterday Once More: A Tribute to the Music of the Carpenters," is a successful tip of the cap from the New Age recording artist to Richard Carpenter.
"He made some terrific music," Brickman said. "To me, it's all about supporting the music."
Brickman, who is on his "Love Songs and More" tour, has made tribute albums. He has worked with the likes of Martina McBride, Donny Osmond and Lady Antebellum.
"It's fun seeing what you can come up with when you're working with vocalists," Brickman said. "I've had some great experiences with each artist who joined me, but it's really interesting seeing what's happened with Lady Antebellum. They're huge."
The classically trained Brickman, who will be joined by vocalists Anne Cochran and Rex Smith, has always been a warm and engaging entertainer.
"I have always had this theatrical sensibility," Brickman said. "I grew up with that and honed it while playing places where no one knew who I was way back when. There are less artists who have that today, and that's a shame. But that's the way it is in this age of 'American Idol'-ing. Some performers go from nothing to stardom pretty quickly, and go back just as quickly."
Brickman's popularity never spiked and dropped. It's been strong and steady throughout his 20-plus-year career.
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SOURCE: Primero Mining Corp.
February 23, 2017 17:00 ET
TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - February 23, 2017) - Primero Mining Corp. ("Primero" or the "Company") (TSX: P) (NYSE: PPP) announced today that Mr. Ernest Mast and Primero have reached a mutual decision that Mr. Mast will depart Primero to pursue other opportunities effective no later than March 6, 2017. Upon Mr. Mast's departure, Mr. Joseph F. Conway will be appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mast will continue to assist the Company in facilitating a smooth transition in leadership. The Company thanks Mr. Mast for his service and his assistance in transitional matters.
Mr. Conway is currently Vice Chairman and was previously President and C.E.O. of Primero from June 2010 through January 2016. Mr. Conway has nearly 30 years of mining and financial industry experience. He was President and C.E.O. of IAMGOLD Corporation from 2003 to 2010, growing it from a $50 million joint venture company to a $6 billion leading intermediate gold producer. Mr. Conway has a B.Sc. from Memorial University of Newfoundland (1981), and an MBA from Dalhousie University (1987).
About Primero
Primero Mining Corp. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer that owns 100% of the San Dimas gold-silver mine and the Cerro del Gallo gold-silver-copper development project in Mexico and 100% of the Black Fox mine and adjoining properties in the Township of Black River‐Matheson near Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Primero offers immediate exposure to un-hedged, below average cash cost gold production with a substantial resource base in politically stable jurisdictions. The Company is focused on becoming a leading intermediate gold producer by building a portfolio of high quality, low cost precious metals assets in the Americas.
Primero's website is www.primeromining.com.
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Since Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black took office in 2011, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has hosted dozens of interns in various divisions and sections within the Department's oversight. These students come from several Georgia universities and colleges, studying majors both directly and indirectly relating to agriculture. In the coming semesters, the Department looks forward to expanding and promoting its internship program. Students who are interested in a possible internship opportunity with the Department can learn more here and submit an application.
Internship positions are primarily based out of the Department's headquarters building in Downtown Atlanta, with additional positions at the Tifton Laboratory, which serves as the Department's South Georgia base of operations. Some travel may be expected during an internship, which will last anywhere from 10-16 weeks, with hours depending on the division and specific requirements of an individual internship. Depending on the needs of the Department, multiple internships may be available in each major division: Administration, Animal Industry, Food Safety, Fuel and Measures, Marketing, and Plant Industry. Read up on each of our divisions here.
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In 2012, Starbucks coffee stores surrounding Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal, the largest container port in the eastern United States, adorned some of their refrigerated beverages with miniature seafarers' caps. The project, called 1200 TEAny Hats (because the hats topped Starbucks' TAZO-brand tea bottles), helped SCI reach consumers to talk about the work of mariners who deliver most of their consumable merchandise, including the tea found at Starbucks. Over 175 knitters participated in the endeavor, making some 2,173 hats for bottles sold at 12 New Jersey Starbucks, spreading the word about mariners and SCI to thousands of shop visitors.
SCI designed the TEAny Hats to mirror a life-sized watchcap, a hat design that has protected mariners traveling on cold waters for hundreds of years. Customers at New Jersey Starbucks who went to purchase tea that winter discovered their bottles topped with a mini watchcap. The colorful wool on top of each tea might have drawn some strange looks, but customers examining the tag affixed to each hat soon understood: "From smartphones to blue jeans to the ingredients that make this beverage so tasty, seafarers bring us the comforts of our daily lives."
The project inspired knitters from across the United States to craft the miniature tea-topping hats, which helped spread the news of mariners' arduous labors to deliver overseas products to American shores and garner support for North America's largest mariners' service agency, SCI. But many felt the message did not travel far enough. Passionate knitters expressed a desire to enlarge the project's reach to locations in their own communities.