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Miller Trucking and Excavating will be performing pavement replacement at the intersection of River Drive and 23rd Street starting Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 12 noon, weather permitting. River Drive will be closed to through traffic. Access to Riverstone Group will be from the east only.
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It is common for Samsung to start the season with big flagships, and in 2021, they have sped up their usual series announcement, therefore the Galaxy S21 smartphones were officially announced almost as soon as the year has begun. The company repeats last year's formula with three phones, the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
The Galaxy S21 trio arrives earlier than expected, but with the same DNA that we already knew in the previous generation. In the first place, we have the Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus, a very similar duo that aims at the high-end status and comes in two sizes. The third model is the clear protagonist of this trio, it comes with the surname 'Ultra', and raises the bar in the technical section, especially in the photographic sense, but also in size.
Now, since the S21 and S21 Plus are incredibly similar in performance, we will combine the reviews of both into simply S21. The S21 Ultra is quite different from the other two and should be reviewed separately.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Reviews
Although the phone was announced only on January 14th, a lot of the big review sites have already had a long time to test the phone and as such have left their reviews in recent days.
So far, it appears that the phone is receiving quite positive reviews, although it does not appear that any publication is giving the phone a perfect score.
Here is a quick summary of some of the scores from the web:
Based on the top sites, the phone appears to be in the 8.5/10 range.
As for what makes the phone stand out, Android Authority largely cited the value of the device, noting that anyone "looking for a phone that delivers the essentials without destroying your bank account, this is the Galaxy to go for."
Cnet had similar thoughts, saying: "The S21 is a significant rethink from Samsung. A company may have tried to push the standard S20 to be too premium, but this time, the company found a good balance in terms of price, features, and design for the S21."
Engadget mentioned an improved overall design compared to the S20, although the review is not yet in love with the design. "I still wouldn't call the S21's design 'inspired', but it's much more attractive than its predecessor," the review says.
As a standout feature, Tom's Guide highlighted the "excellent 120Hz dynamic display" as something that really makes the phone great.
Is Samsung S21 worth it
All in all, it seems that the Galaxy S21 is an excellent phone. It may not be the best Galaxy phone on the market, but it seems like a solid upgrade for existing Galaxy fans.
Reviews for the Galaxy S21 Ultra
The S21 Ultra appears to score slightly higher on the overall review scale than its more affordable counterparts. Here's a quick look at some of the scores:
As you can see, most of the websites increased their score by one increment, whatever that may be. For a site like Android Authority or Tom's Guide, that ends up being a bigger problem, as they use a smaller scale. For Cnet and Engadget, they increased the score by a paltry 1/100.
As for why the phone is a winner, Cnet said, "The S21 Ultra is a major upgrade both in terms of hardware and software features over the S20 Ultra. And when you add the factor of a lower price, it all comes together to be a generally sensible upgrade."
Android Authority, who rated the phone half a point below perfect, summed up their thoughts by saying: "The Galaxy S21 Ultra is an excellent combination of great design, ultra-fast performance, a wonderful screen, long battery life, and one of the best camera systems. This is the most versatility you can get in a smartphone today."
Overall, it appears that the Galaxy S21 Ultra is worth the extra money, assuming you have the funds available. Samsung's updates are smart, and that camera system will leave anyone who likes taking photos drooling.
Is Samsung S21 Ultra worth the price
Definitely yes! If you can afford any of the newest Samsung flagship series phones, there is a high chance you can afford the S21 Ultra for a few hundred dollars more. This phone is fantastic, and splashing the cash on it is a no brainer.
What phone should I buy?
Reading the reviews, it seems your budget will be the main factor. Both phones are great, but the Ultra is a bit better. Most reviews say it's worth the extra money for S-Pen compatibility, camera updates, etc. But if you can't afford it, you'll be more than happy with the Galaxy S21 or S21Plus.
Power up your S21 to be as cool as S21 Ultra
There are some users who have opted to buy the i-Blades smart case for their S21 to make it even more powerful. How does it work?
The i-Blades smart case boosts up the storage space from 16 to 128 GB, based on your needs. It also serves as a power bank, juicing up the battery for up to 20 hours non-stop. Plus, since it is a case, it will protect the phone from damage. By adding additional protection, memory, and battery life, your S21 will be the phone that everyone envies. More information here.
Is Samsung S21 worth the price with the i-Blades upgrade?
Yes, yes, and yes!
Final words
The S21 Ultra from the new Samsung Galaxy series seems to be arguably the best smartphone on the market. This time, the standard and Plus models seem to be more affordable than ever before, as the company has opted for less power for a more affordable price.
Buying S21 or S21 Plus will get you great performance and quality for a reasonable price. If you opt to splash some cash, the S21 Ultra should definitely be your number one choice.


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Here's a great twist on a classic that delivers a surprisingly fresh taste you'll want again and again. One of our employees "discovered" this recipe when he ran out of the traditional ingredients for a Whiskey Sour... and hasn't shut up about it. There are many variations out there for the Maple Sour (and Canadian Sour), so feel free experiment and share your successes with us!
Maple Lime Sour:
Use real maple syrup! Simply combine ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake and strain over ice in a Rocks / Old Fashioned Glass. Stirring ingredients directly in the glass works well, too. Garnish with lime or cherry... Or garnish with bacon, and then you've got breakfast!


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Gary Vitacco-Robles, author of this year's outstanding, two-volume biography – Icon: The Life, Times and Films of Marilyn Monroe – has been interviewed by Bill Biss for Edge Media Network. In the article, Gary reveals his starting point for this mammoth project:
"EDGE: It's interesting that the very first chapter you wrote was on her film 'Niagara.' How did you happen to begin there?
Gary Vitacco-Robles: 'Niagara' was a film-noir done in color that had a lot of symbolism in it. Also, I thought it was a great depiction of post-war fear of sexuality and about women's emerging sexuality. There was so much to deal with and that was kind of on the level that I wanted to explore Marilyn's life. The movie was considered so scandalous at the time. I thought it gave me a lot of dimensions. Her films would be the anchor and I would just thread between the films what was going on in her personal life."
Having worked as a psychotherapist for over 20 years, Gary used his professional expertise to build a nuanced portrait of MM:
"I'm really not aware of a mental health professional writing about Marilyn. Her story is just so right for that. There's these armchair psychologists… mostly men are writing about Marilyn and they are very misogynistic. They will believe any speculation that maybe she was very sexually promiscuous, but then they'll completely dismiss any information that she was an abuse survivor. That appalled me. You can't really tell Marilyn's story without talking about childhood abuse.
Now, we know so much about complex trauma and she was a survivor of complex trauma and that accounts for so much of her life. It just puts everything in place. People want to judge her or they don't look at her life in the context of that. This is a woman who suffered from a mood disorder, horrible childhood abuse and still was able to make it, become successful and inspire people. The fact that she had a tragic ending does not dismiss the fact that she was incredibly resilient."


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Royal Caribbean International, ALMACO Group Cadiz, SPAIN
Scope of work :
Full refurbishment of old Public and Accommodation areas –
conversion to new 58 on board build cabins and cabin corridors. Works including block outfitting works before dry dock. Works such as: Steelworks (new steel bulkheads, deck inserts), Piping works (all related to new cabins area) and Interiori Outfitting works (demolition of old areas, construction of 58 new cabins including corridors). + Fabrication of Suite Bathroom bottoms in Prydwen Production in Estonia. As well provide all Piping, all Steel and small part of Interior materials from Prydwen side.
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180 workers, including on site management team
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Prefabrication: Dec.2019-Jan.2020 (done 100%)
Blk Outfit.&Dry Dock: March.2020-May.2020 (postponed)


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A friend shared this and I found it an interesting read. It is a different take on COVID-19 based off a supercomputer study done on the genetic composition. Hoping to get some feedback on the study from doctors, see what they say about it.
Tag: COVID-19
Some Important Reads On COVID-19 And Medicine
Back on April 29, I ended the daily COVID-19 updates (last one here with links to previous). One of the reasons I cited was that the numbers coming from the government (really, governments everywhere) were meaningless. "Right now, the numbers are meaningless, unreliable, and being used to stoke panic and push agendas. "
John Hinderaker at Powerline has a very good post up on the "confusion" and how it is largely deliberate. He provides examples of various health officials deliberately putting out false and misleading data. I really do wish I thought we would see more people putting this type information out, along with how the media is willfully and deliberately putting out false and misleading data. For just one example, look at the daily death tolls, as the deaths reported that day did not all happen that day, but potentially even weeks ago as there is a reporting lag since none of our health systems are set up for immediate notifications.
Also, take the hospitalizations and ventilator usage with a large grain of salt. Quite a few outlets push gross numbers, rather than noting the breakdown between non-COVID usage versus COVID usage of each. The same is going on with the deaths attributed to COVID-19. Many deaths are being reported as COVID-19 when the person died with the disease rather than from it (cough, motorcycle crash, cough). There are some researchers going through the death certificates in various locations to try to work up accurate numbers which are a good guide to developing real science-based policy and reducing the panic the media and bureaucracy are deliberately and maliciously stoking.
Meantime, this article on vitamin D (D3 specifically) is well worth the read. This article is about the continuing efforts of the FDA to block medical technology, particularly related to COVID testing. Keep in mind that it was the CDC and FDA that blocked efforts on testing, treatment, and more from the start, hamstringing efforts to contain, control, and treat. See the COVID updates and other articles here for more info. This article on the loss of trust in government and our so-called experts and betters gets into what it will mean in political and social terms, and is also well worth the read. Hat tip to Instapundit for these articles.
More to come, and hope you enjoy this food for thought today.
Some Interesting Reads
On COVID19 and treatment, this study looks at T-cell reactions that provide a possible immunity, or at least a body primed to fight off COVID19, based off previous T-cell reactions to colds, which share some of the COVID genome. By testing blood samples taken well before the spread of COVID-19/SARS-COV-2, it would appear that some people do indeed have T-cells already primed to go after the disease. Interesting.
This article and this article by Molly Hemingway are well worth a read. One deals with the media and it's coverage of the spymaster story and it's crumbling. The other deals with the disturbing (though far from new) efforts and willingness to falsify history for political gain.
Yet More Medical Data on HCQ
The efforts by Big Tech (and Big Bureaucracy) to censor information about hydroxychloroquine have backfired spectacularly. More and more solid data is becoming available not only to those who dig for the data, but to the public as news stories now are getting out about those medical (not academic) studies.
For those interested in facts, read this study, this study, the information in this lawsuit filed by the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons, and finally, the information in this article from Brazil. Really hoping the latter group will do a formal study. The latter are also very correct that it is urgent to stop the politicalization of the treatment and deal with the medical results and facts.
Think I may try to link all the papers I can find in one easy place as soon as I have time.
On A Happier Note
Or possibly notes. First up, I agree with Instapundit that I hope this is right and COVID19 has peaked, and it trends with other data breakdowns I've seen elsewhere. As the article notes, the media is into fear porn and does not take into account that the daily death totals released DO NOT ALL DIE ON THAT DAY. It can take days, or even weeks, for the information to come in, so you have to look at when the deaths actually occurred. It also helps to look at the actual death certificates (as one researcher is doing in at least one state) to see if the person died with COVID19 (cough, motorcycle crash, cough) or died of it. Keep in mind that the highest death rates are in the group of 80 plus years old with co-morbidities. Most deaths have on average 2.5 co-morbidities.
Big Tech's censoring of the group of doctors trying to get the word out about HCQ/Z-Pac/Zinc being used by them (and hundreds of others, probably thousands around the world), has backfired rather spectacularly. As a result of their heavy-handed tactics, a real debate over the effectiveness is slowly starting to take place with real data making it into at least parts of the media as well as social media. In my COVID19 reports, I've linked to medical studies (as opposed to the academic studies) from doctors who actually treat patients that when used properly and at the right time, that they are seeing up to a 99 percent success rates. Even when not given as early as is best, the success rates still are above 90 percent. This article puts a lot of things into perspective, and raises serious questions about why there is such a sustained campaign by some (Fauci, who is a bureaucrat and administrator, not a practicing physician). It is link rich, and well worth a read. Again, hat tip to Instapundit.
And, a reminder that the FDA and CDC are political agencies, not healthcare agencies. The testing issues we had at the start, which prevented early detection, treatment, and control, came from the bureaucratic desire to control everything — even though they did not have the resources (or expertise) to do effective testing, nor to do the amount of testing. Despite raising a number of hurdles and efforts to, frankly, thwart development of inexpensive home testing, such efforts are in work. Again, courtesy of Instapundit, comes this article looking at those efforts and where they stand.
Again, keep in mind that when caught and treated early, the success rate is not just more than 99 percent, the severity of the symptoms and the need for hospitalization and ventilators is significantly reduced. That's a bit of an understatement — see the studies linked in the above article (some of which were previously linked to here). Almost all the problems we have had, as well as the lockdown, can be laid squarely in the laps of the CDC/FDA/NIAID. Testing difficulties, resistance to treatment, interference in doctor/patient decisions on how to treat, and actively trying to suppress evidence from medical studies by real doctors has been, along with general incompetence, have been the hallmark of our so-called elites.
For me, if I am diagnosed with COVID19, I'm asking my doctor for HCQ/Z-Pac/Zinc and we will discuss it and other treatment options. Then, an informed decision between my doctor and I will result in treatment. The idea of one doctor (who is not a practicing physician but an un-elected bureaucrat) determining the treatment for millions is not only ludicrous, but un-American.
Let's hope it is not needed, and that the good news on the peak is correct. Let's hope that a real discussion of real medical studies and treatments can take place despite the efforts of Big Tech and Big Government to censor it. Let the marketplace of ideas, and free individual choice, rule.
More On COVID-19
First up, a study has been released by the IHU that looks at 3,737 patients treated there using HCQ-AZ (primary) and other treatments. The results are quite interesting, and it is worth noting that the death rate of those treated was 0.9% (35 deaths), and only 6.2% had a poor clinical outcome. You really should read the study since it gets into the underlying conditions and other factors that went into the poor outcomes. Their conclusion notes that early testing, diagnosis, and treatment are key to successful outcomes (more than 93 %).
It is a shame that HCQ has been politicized the way it has in the U.S., and it is worth noting that studies overseas that do honest reviews of HCQ-AZ (plus zinc) show very different outcomes than the limited, and somewhat questionable, studies done here. As such, it worth noting that only 4.5% of the patients treated at/through the IHU has problems with the treatment and most of those were mild (GI). Really, go read the whole thing.
Next up, how many really died of COVID-19? It's less, possibly far less, than the 121,809 claimed by the CDC. Why? Read this and the linked article. As I noted when discontinuing the daily updates, the numbers being fed the public are worthless, and will remain so until corrected. Even if that number could stand, which it can't, new data from the CDC saying that the number of cases may be 10 times what is reported. Which means that it is even less deadly, and/or debilitating, than reported. Now, take a look at the number of people who die from the regular flu in a given year. Go on, look it up as you might not believe it if I just tell you. For this we have gutted our economy and freedoms?
Speaking of the lockdown, guess what was ineffective? And as for herd immunity, this study indicates that less than half of the population would need immunity to create herd immunity, as opposed to the 60 % that is the current/classic standard.
Finally, the elephant in the room that the MSM, CDC, and the usual suspects do not and will not talk about. The surges and spikes that are happening? Guess where they probably came from. Yet another signal failure of our so-called elites.
I want to thank two people for their tireless and even bulldog work on the science of COVID-19. First is Glenn Reynolds, the Instapundit. While his co-bloggers have done good work, Glenn has been tenacious on the science and has earned multiple hat tips here and on social media from me. Second, I want to thank Dr. Didier Raoult at the IHU for his efforts to get not only his own data out, but who has tirelessly shared studies and information from multiple other studies. His sharing, and informed commentary, has been everything our own experts have failed to do.
T-Cells Better Indicator Than Antibodies?
This is a fascinating read on tracking COVID-19. If other studies back this up, we may find that COVID-19 was even more widespread than believed. That's important to know, since it would also likely push the survival rate up well past 99 percent from the current (roughly) 98 percent. It would also show that it was not as contagious as presented. Hat tip to Instapundit.
Two quick thoughts to share.
First, I'm wondering if the COVID-19 that hit the world was/is a weakened version of what first spread in China. The reports that got out from China (as opposed to the lies of the Chinese government) present a much grimmer picture and the response of the Chinese government was/is extreme given what we know of COVID-19 elsewhere. It also raises questions about what the CCP thought got loose.
Second, I wonder if — once the dubious death statistics are corrected/updated — we will see that the death rate was actually significantly lower than the normal death rate from the seasonal flu. There is data that shows it is the same or lower right now. Another fact that is being studiously ignored by the MSM.
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Brief News
Working on several things, including trying to find results from either the French or Welsh studies on nicotine as both a preventative and a treatment for COVID-19. Turns out, there may be more such studies…
Continuing to keep an eye on the data anomalies mention in previous posts. Keeping an eye on the India/China border as well. Keep in mind that with the Middle Kingdom, not all is as it appears. I continue to believe that the open and covert actions underway indicate a degree of desperation on the part of Xi and the senior CCP leadership. China, and the Chinese economy, are far more brittle than many think and that is both an opportunity and a danger. Right tap, right spot, and it could shatter. That said, they seem more than eager to provoke direct military conflict with multiple countries, including the U.S. for reasons that make sense to them. If they think their allies here will go to bat fully for them, I think they are gravely misreading the situation and their degree of control.
More soon.
Two Decent Reads
The good folks at Ammo.Com reached out to me a while back and we've had a bit of discussion in e-mails. Two articles at their site are well worth reading for insights into two different subjects.
The first looks at the COVID-19-induced spike in ammunition sales. Some interesting data there.
The second provides some interesting background on China (the Middle Kingdom as they refer to themselves), particularly on the history of Tiananmen Square. Given that China declared a "People's War" against the United States (as I noted here) more than a year ago, it is timely information.
Also, keep in mind there are several areas that involve China that could use more eyes.
Ending the COVID-19 Updates
I've made the call to stop the updates. Right now, the numbers are meaningless, unreliable, and being used to stoke panic and push agendas. To compare the number of deaths to that of a war is both odious and deceitful, not to mention meaningless as we lose around this number to the flu (and we have lost far less than common accidents take out each day).
With the death numbers highly suspect, and the number of cases on a world-wide basis also highly suspect because a number of countries are believed to be significantly underreporting both cases and deaths (cough, China, cough). Essentially giving a bonus to hospitals/others for declaring a death as being from COVID-19, even if the person was not tested for the disease, has made U.S. death figures meaningless.
The repeated manipulation of the numbers by the mainstream media and certain politicians out to score points, does nothing good. It creates panic, and it creates opportunities for the unscrupulous. It does nothing to advance rational discussion or the marketplace of ideas.
I will continue to post links to interesting papers and articles, so that they can be discussed and at least some rational discussion can be put forth into the debate.
Frankly, I find it interesting that for all we have learned about COVID-19, we still don't know that much. We actually still don't know how it kills; rather, we have seen many patients die of cytokine storms when it provokes the body to attack itself, and an interesting group of younger victims who have had strokes as a result of infection. Beyond that, there is evidence that it interferes with hemoglobin and oxygen saturation on some level. But, we still don't know exactly how and why it kills.
The origins do very much matter, as it is interesting, fascinating even, on a biomolecular structural level. How it mutates, and how fast it mutates, is going to make a huge difference in how it interacts with us both later this year and the years to come. There are a lot of questions about it's structure and how it came to be that need answers, answers that can only come with time and proper study.
While I repeat what I've said all along, that whatever it is it is NOT an end-stage (finished) bioweapon. That said, you could not ask for much more out of a bioweapon, esp. one designed to take out a nation for a period of time rather kill everyone (economic versus destruction). The spread rate is far higher than our so-called experts believed at the start. It is transmissible when those infected are asymptomatic and many who have it remain asymptomatic. It is transmissible through multiple vectors, and no we still don't know all of what and how their either. There are a number of other oddities and issues, but the fact remains that for all it is NOT an end-stage bioweapon is has certainly functioned as one on several levels.
By now, if you don't know the basics, don't know how to wash your hands, put on and use gloves and masks, and other aspects of dealing with this, not much can be done for you. So, there is no need to keep repeating the basics.
From now on, I intend to write about the interesting articles, and to do separate commentary on the political and economic aspects. For all that there is some connection between the two, the politics have started driving things well beyond the science.
For those of you who have regularly read and enjoyed my updates, my thanks. I hope you enjoy the articles to come.


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Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Bracelet
with Trefoils in Platinum
$ 11,500.00
An elegant Art Deco era bracelet, modeled in platinum, whose primary gems are a quintet of vibrant natural emeralds. These emeralds have rich, highly-saturated color and excellent transparency— they graduate in size, outward from the center. Each is set in a milgrained bezel, where they are flanked by pairs of baguette diamonds.
This flexible bracelet is composed of hinged, gem-encrusted links. Its round diamonds are old European cuts and old single cuts. In this composition, the angular, geometric pattern of emeralds and baguette diamonds is challenged by trios of leaf-like forms that appear to "cap" the ends of the links. These leaves (or pennants) point inward, directing the eye toward the bracelet's center. The sides of the bracelet feature a delicate, engraved pattern of trefoils, that recall the leaf-like forms of its face. This bracelet closes with a hidden clasp, and is fitted with a safety catch. It is beautifully made, ornate, and its smaller scale makes it immensely wearable! Marked Menner, and with an "E" inside an oval cartouche. Probably German. Diamond CTW is approx 3.58 carats. Emerald CTW is approx 2.21 carats.
c. 1920
Bracelet measures approx 6 3/4"; face measures approx 10.3 mm at center; emeralds measure approx 4.8 x 4.4 mm (1), 4.8 x 4.1 mm (2), 4.4 x 3.8 mm (2); baguette diamonds measures approx 3.5 x 2 mm (4), 4.25 x 2 mm (4), 4 x 2 (2); round diamonds (European cuts and single cuts) measure approx 3 mm (4), 2.5 mm (2), 2 mm (4), 1.7 mm (31), 1 mm (165); diamond CTW is approx 3.58 carats; emerald CTW is approx 2.21 carats.


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Faculty Senate approves two new motions
April 11, 2016
The Faculty Senate approved two motions at its April 8 meeting that would reduce the number of summer credits required for graduate students to be considered full-time students. The Senate also modified a position known as an academic ombudsperson that assists in fairly resolving faculty complaints.
Dawn Larsen, an associate professor in the Business & Entrepreneurship Department, said by reducing the number of credit hours from nine to five for full-time graduate students in the summer, more graduate students will be able to afford summer classes and enroll full-time because the designation will enable them to get financial aid.
Larsen said the Graduate Policy Council made the motion to help improve affordability because financial aid is not made easily available to students taking summer courses, and students have difficulty qualifying for it.
"This is a technicality, and this helps our students go full-time as it is required in many programs," said Susan Imus, chair of the Creative Arts Therapies Department.
Larsen said Cynthia Grunden, assistant vice president of Student Financial Services, supported modifying the requirements. Larsen added that the number of credits for full-time graduate students in the Fall and Spring semesters will remain at nine credits.
Jeff Abell, interim chair of the Art & Art History Department, said Faculty Senate has always debated how many credit hours should be required of full-time graduate students.
"This simply clarifies all of [the confusion] so there is no longer a situation where a graduate student would be told 'Yes, you have these required summer hours, but there is no way for you to qualify for financial aid,'" Abell said.
The motion from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to the description of the academic ombudsperson was needed to clarify the different practices and standards of the position, said Eric Scholl, associate chair of the Television Department.
"We took the things we felt were the deal breakers, that were absolutely essential, to be part of an ombudsperson, and we spelled them out," Scholl said.
Abell said he thought the original version of the proposal passed by the Senate on May 5, 2015, was vague and he thinks this is a stronger and clearer proposal.
"This [proposal] seems much more specific and focused on turning it into an actual job description," Abell said. "This resolves a number of the things that were left kind of 'Well it could be this or that,' in the original form."
Scholl said he hopes to start the hiring process for the position soon.
The academic affairs committee also said it will review the Universal Learning Outcomes, which were released by the ULOs Committee on March 16, during its next committee meeting and will bring the proposal to motion during the next full senate meeting in May.
"We fully intend to process this and deliver it back to this body at our next meeting without any concern for substantial changes in the document," said Alton Miller, associate professor in the Communication and Innovation Department.
Other concerns addressed during the meeting were the importance of the Senate's involvement with the selection of the new vice president of Online Education and the need to continue to monitor the reviewing process of school deans every three years.


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It's not that often that D-BOX Motion Code is the best feature on a Blu-ray movie. A great complementary feature, yes, but hands-down the best aspect of the entire production? With The Happening, that's exactly the case. I'm not going to sugar-coat it: The Happening is the worst thing to happen to Blu-ray Disc since the format debuted. Well, except maybe Zombie Strippers; hard to find much "right" with that one. The saving grace with The Happening on Blu-ray is D-BOX Motion Code, both because it's a fantastic technology and because its novelty is the only thing that saves the film from falling victim to an early ejection.
From the very first frames of the film, you know two things about The Happening: the movie's a stinker, and the D-BOX implementation is fantastic. Much like the subtle use of movement in National Treasure 2, the D-BOX Motion Code in The Happening seems to master subtle shifts in weight and balance. Within a few moments of the opening credits, a D-BOX-equipped chair rumbles slightly to coincide with the wind blowing and with the slight basslines of the opening song. You hardly notice the rumble effect until the music ramps up as the opening credits start to come to a close, but when the song ends, you immediately feel a sense of familiarity, almost as if your subconscious has come into the fore and made you realize that the movement had been there for the past 90 seconds.
Although the opening minutes primarily use the Motion Code to underscore musical basslines, you get your first taste of major D-BOX motion at the five-minute mark, as the chair rocks and rolls to coincide with the first-person viewpoint of a construction worker running to help his friend. The thumps then continue as more workers' bodies fall from the top of an under-construction building, as cars run into trees and as guns go off in mass-suicide scenes. These set the stage perfectly for the D-BOX "theme" in this film: malevolent motion.
The premise of The Happening, for those who are wondering, is thus: plants are pissed at humans for destroying the environment, so they've altered their chemistry to make a neurotoxin that causes people to go insane and immediately kill themselves. This toxin is transported by the wind, of course, so the wind itself becomes the movie's villain, as it were. As such, whenever the wind blows, the D-BOX Motion Code kicks into high gear, giving the sensation of your chair "swaying" in the breeze and really providing an experience that's vital to what small success the film has on Blu-ray.
Ironically, though, it's not even the implementation of Motion Code for the wind that's the best part. Instead, it's the train ride from Philadelphia to suburban Pennsylvania. During this four-minute scene, the D-BOX engineers have delivered what is quite possibly the perfect motion simulation ever experienced in the home-video market: the feeling that you're riding on a train. Unless you're actually riding a train, nowhere else will you ever experience such an authentic "clacking" feeling that's both so perfectly subtle and immersive. Later in the scene, the rocking/clacking gets more intense as the music intensifies, which puts a slight damper on the implementation, but on the whole, this scene is by far the most authentic-feeling motion D-BOX has delivered to date.
Even without this scene's near-perfect motion, D-BOX Motion Code single-handedly saves The Happening on Blu-ray Disc. The implementation of Motion Code for the wind is nothing short of brilliant, as it really delivers the feeling of the wind being a malevolent enemy, and the subtle beats in the musical score reinforces the intensity of a few scenes. The Happening itself is completely laughable, but if you're looking for a film to illustrate D-BOX technology, not cinematic excellence, this is one film to begrudgingly add to your Blu-ray collection.
- D-BOX Score: 9
- The train scene is perfect and the wind motions are highly effective. If only the film itself were even half as good as the D-BOX track….
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Ricky Schroder Harasses Costco Employee Over Wearing a Mask & Goes Viral
Ricky Schroder is under fire for his behavior.
The 51-year-old Silver Spoons former child star filmed an aggressive moment between himself and a Costco manager at a warehouse in Los Angeles, which is now going viral.
In the video, Ricky is captured asking why he's not allowed inside without a face covering despite the CDC's new regulations about fully vaccinated people.
The manager explains that there is still a state-wide mask mandate, and so for now, Costco is still following those guidelines.
Ricky then goes on a full rant involving kings and lords and societal control, but the manager does not budge, ultimately getting the actor to leave the premises.
The exchange also went viral on Twitter, with his name becoming a Trending Topic as people largely criticized his behavior.
You can watch footage of the encounter at TMZ.
Ricky Schroeder harassing a Costco employee about wearing a mask is the most work he has done in over 30 years.
— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) May 16, 2021
Ricky Schroeder is the Scott Baio of James Woods.
— Devin Nunes Mom (@NotDevinsMom) May 16, 2021
Ok. Lots to dive into here. But I'll be brief.
1. The @Costco doorman is AWESOME.
2. #RickySchroder is a tool, an ass & a colossal joke.
3. I hate to comment on people's looks, but that old-man baby-face of his probably gives actual children nightmares.
4. F*ck Ricky Schroder. https://t.co/ydVdwIzP4i— Matt Walton (@themattwalton) May 16, 2021
Aside from a deranged failed child actors like Ricky Schroder who was twice arrested for domestic abuse harassing Costco employees, your reminder that the red hat reject also helped to post bail for terrorist Kyle Rittenhouse. A menace to society to be sure.
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) May 16, 2021
Has been such sweet SWEET Karma that Jason Bateman, who got pushed off Silver Spoons by Ricky Schroeder's mom, because he kept stealing every scene he was in…is now the FAR MORE successful actor (especially because even as a preteen, his talent was CLEAR.) https://t.co/EyXXjE2BhM
— Mask Wearing Amy (@amyriscool) May 16, 2021


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Henry Cavill & Tara King Reportedly Split
Theirs was a relationship that frequently made headlines, mostly because of the 13-year-age difference between them. But after a seemingly (and perhaps surprisingly) strong romance that started after meeting at a London nightclub in fall 2015, Henry Cavill and Tara King have reportedly split, The Sun reports. Though the Superman actor had been vocal about how his relationship with the 19-year-old college freshman just worked, the two are apparently no longer an item — and according to sources it's Cavill's doing. What went wrong?
"Henry and Tara have split — it is official," a source told The Sun. "Henry said the two of them could stay friends and he even invited her to his recent birthday party, which she did go to. But their relationship is over."
"It has been very difficult for Tara, who has been saying he was the love of her life," the insider added.
Based on The Sun's source, it seems that the breakup was Cavill's decision, which would make sense considering the inherent logistics of their relationship to begin with: In addition to the fact that Cavill is 13 years King's senior, he is also a millionaire movie star, and she was beginning her first year of college. That's intense.
That all being said, Cavill addressed the age gap in interviews, discussing it head-on instead of shying away from the elephant in the room. And he worked hard to make it clear that it didn't seem to be an issue for them, telling Elle, "People say age is just a number. It's actually real and true sign of someone's maturity. But in this case, she's fantastic."
He also pointed out that he was actually the one intimidated by her. "When I met my girlfriend, I was super intimidated," he revealed to the magazine. "I wanted to impress her."
"She protects me and is protective of me when I am having a hard time. She's there when I need looking after and the world is a little too heavy," he told the Mirror in March 2016. "Then she will happily take that weight for me and make sure that I am OK."
So what happened? Until Cavill or King speak out, all we're left with is speculation. And while the age difference may seem like the most obvious cause of their split, it's important to note that the actor was just singing his girlfriend's praises as recently as two months ago (coupled, of course, with the previous statements he has made about how the age gap didn't come into play for them). Maybe their schedules made it too hectic to see each other. Maybe he wanted to play the field.
Or maybe it was because the age difference did make a difference in their relationship. While King is presumably focused on her college life, Cavill is already years into his career, traveling all over the world doing press. And it's not just his age — he also has the power of celebrity and the unfathomable wealth of one, as well. Maybe their lives were just too different for it to work out. Ultimately, however, the only two people who know the real story are Henry Cavill and Tara King. And until — and if — they decide to share that with the world, fans are just left with assumptions.


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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes playing alongside Alexandre Lacazette in a strike partnership helps get the best out of him at Arsenal.
Aubameyang has been one of the stars of the season for the Gunners with 18 goals in all competitions so far.
He has often been tasked with playing from the left to accommodate Lacazette with the pair linking up well.
But the former Borussia Dortmund striker thinks he is best playing centrally and alongside his strike partner.
"My favourite role is playing striker, in front. I also like playing on the wing, but I think my best position is striker," he told Sky Sports.
"I like to play with two up front, it's nice because you can do some combinations with the other strikers.
"If the coach needs me on the right or on the left, it doesn't matter, I go and I fight for the team, it's no problem."
Aubameyang insists he and Lacazette have struck a good friendship despite their desire to both play in the central striking spot.
He added: "We were rivals before in France, I was not expecting for him to be my friend, but today is different. At first when I came here, he gave me a lot of confidence, because we spoke straight," he said.
"We have the same vision about football, which is a good point between us, and that's the point that started this friendship."
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On the Sep. 14, 2014 edition of Work with Marty Nemko, my wife Barbara Nemko and I debate how high schoolers and the people who love them should explore careers, majors, and colleges...and get motivated.
Work with Marty Nemko is heard every Sunday from 11 AM to noon on KALW, 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area and worldwide on kalw.org. The podcast is available for a week on the NPR site and in perpetuity on this page.


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Holy Trinity Southall
A community seeking to worship God follow Jesus and live the Gospel
Sunday Worship
Parish Eucharist - Every Sunday at 10 am
A service of Holy Communion with hymns and sermon. Prayer Ministry available. Junior Church for children aged 3 to 11 years.
Sunday Night Special - One Sunday a month at 6.30 pm
A Liturgical service with Prayer and Praise, Teaching, Waiting on the Spirit and Prayer Ministry.
Dates for Sunday Night Special services: 14 September, 26 October, 5 December.
Usual Weekday Services
Major Festivals on Weekdays - Eucharist at 7.30 pm
Check the Calendar to confirm details.
Joint Anglican-Methodist Communion Service - Wednesdays at 10.30 am
Except during August.
Morning Prayer - 9.00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Evening Prayer - 6.00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday


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ITRC five years on: a new MISTRAL journey begins
Since 2011 the ITRC has developed the world's first national infrastructure system-of-systems model, NISMOD. ITRC's recently launched £5.3m MISTRAL programme will build on this success.
On Monday 23 May at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), London, over one hundred high profile government and industry stakeholders gathered to celebrate the launch of the ITRC's exciting new MISTRAL: Multi-scale InfraSTRucture systems AnaLytics programme and recently published book, The Future of National Infrastructure: A System-of-Systems Approach.
Professor Jim Hall speaks at the ITRC-MISTRAL launch | Photo by Julian Cottee
The ITRC has been awarded £5.3 million of funding from the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council for another five years of research. The aim of the MISTRAL (Multi-scale InfraSTRucture systems AnaLytics) programme is to develop and demonstrate a highly integrated analytics capability to inform strategic infrastructure decision making across scales, from local to global. MISTRAL will thereby radically extend the ITRC's pioneering infrastructure systems analysis capability.
At the launch, Professor Jim Hall reported on the ITRC's interim results in providing the analytical framework to the National Needs Assessment (NNA) led by Sir John Armitt. The NNA aims to inform the decisions of the National Infrastructure Commission which the media has been covering closely. The ITRC was delighted to welcome keynote speaker Lord Adonis, chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, and Keith Clarke, ICE Vice president, who also spoke.
"Five years ago, when we started on the ITRC journey, proposing theory, methodology and network models that stretched from the household to the globe, and from the UK to different national contexts would not have been credible. Now, thanks to what we have achieved in ITRC, the opportunity for multi-scale modelling is coming into sight." Professor Jim Hall, Director of the Environmental Change Institute, and ITRC lead.
Download an introduction to MISTRAL: Multi-scale InfraSTRucture systems AnaLytics | Photo by Julian Cottee
Guests celebrate the launch of the MISTRAL programme at the drinks reception | Photo by Julian Cottee
This article first appeared on the Environmental Change Institute website.


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Sammy Thatcher, who was our strongest female Singles player according to our 2018 National Rankings was our selection for the World Women's Singles.
Unable to play in the 2018 European Championships due to illness, Sammy started well with a convincing 13-7 victory over Russia. In Round 2, she faced an emerging talent in European pétanque in Norway's Charlotte Jayer. It was a close match, but Sammy was shaded out 9-13.
The draw for the third round was not kind for Sammy, as she was faced with 2016 European Singles Silver Medallist, Jessica Johnansson. The Swedish player always looked in control and eventually won 13-7.
Hoping for a kinder fourth round draw, Sammy was faced with five-times former world champion and local favourite Yolanda Mattaranz. In a closely fought match where Sammy was always in with a chance, the 44-year old Spaniard won 13-11.
Surprisingly, Mattaranz did not end up qualifying for the knockout stages, which no doubt was some disappointment to Spanish fans and the Federation.
Faced with such formidable opposition, Sammy competed well but ended up in 34thplace with just one win. However, she was to make up for the disappointment in the Women's Doubles.
Mixed Doubles
Sofiane Lachani and Emma Longstaff were selected to compete in this tournament and got a fabulous draw in the first round against two multi World and European champions in the shape of Phillipe Suchaud and Angelique Colombet. This is truly pétanque royalty! By the end of this tournament, Suchaud was to capture his 11th World title, matching the number achieved by French legend Philippe Quintais.
The French pairing were ruthless and England failed to score a point in the match.
In Round 2, England drew Austria and bounced back strongly with a 13-0 victory to immediately offset the previous round's defeat.
Round 3 saw a much tougher proposition with the Swiss pairing of Joel Chevret and Nathalie Poget. Switzerland have long been a strong boule-playing nation, and England had to dig deep from being behind to win 12-8 in the timed game.
As in the Men's Singles and Doubles, the two out of three wins set up a final fourth round match where the victor would progress to the final 16.
England faced Israel in this match, but never really got going, eventually losing 4-11. Victory gave Israel 8thplace in the tournament after the qualification stage, and England were finally placed 17th, just frustratingly missing out on 16thposition by one BHN point.


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Some Lou Reed fans might argue that his best work is heard on the 1975 release, Coney Island Baby. I agree. This was Lou's sixth studio effort and was warmly welcomed after the four sides of unlistenable noise Metal Machine Music was foisted upon an unsuspecting public earlier that same year.
"Coney Island Baby" was also the title track, a song that speaks of lost love, broken dreams and the hope of redemption. Warm guitar sweeps through the verses and punctuates choruses – keeping pace with Lou's soft to authoritative vocals.
The 30th year anniversary release features bonus tracks and remastering. Highly recommended.


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Most pediatricians the world over always recommend breast milk for infants unless there is some specific health issue. They are convinced that breast milk is the best. The elders in the family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and everyone else is also convinced about the superiority of breast milk.
Breast milk is indeed very good. Several studies have revealed that it offers many health benefits. So the pediatricians and everyone else is right in recommending it.
However, there are some situations when moms have to turn to formula feeding. For example, the initial few days after the delivery when the mom may not have milk in her breasts yet. This period can sometimes last even for some weeks. Formula products could be a viable alternative. Also, there are some babies who cannot start feeding on the breast as soon as the milk is available there. Some first moms too face problems or are not very comfortable with breastfeeding.
Formula Feeding Isn't Bad At All
In a study carried out in 2018, the researchers looked at babies that lost a lot of weight after birth. This is dangerous, even though it is not that uncommon. These babies were divided into two groups. Babies belonging to the first group received some formula after their breastfeeding sessions until the mom was completely prepared to feed her milk. Infants belonging to the second group did not receive the formula product.
The researchers discovered that those in the 1st group had a significantly lower risk of hospital readmission. Details of this report were published in the Journal of Pediatrics. So it is clear that there is no reason for demonizing formula feeding.
Problems in Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can be difficult for so many reasons. For instance, the milk supply can get delayed, the supply can be inadequate, the nipples of the mom can be inverted, and the baby might not be able to suck properly.
Many moms also face problems because of a lack of support from healthcare providers and family, particularly those who are first-time moms. They can feel overwhelmed. They can have sore nipples and worry that the infant isn't getting enough milk and nutrition. Breastfeeding may only work well if she has a nurturing and knowledgeable community that helps her and solves her problems. The problem is, not every mother is that lucky. The environment is not always supportive.
Modern Day Formulas Are Good
Baby formula products have come a long way since they were first introduced. These days, the best products like the Holle Organic Baby formula come with many nutrients, which are all good for health. You can buy it on TheBestFromJapan Why is it necessary for your child? For instance, iron in the formula will help build bones and aid muscle growth. There is a prebiotics that provides relief to babies with tummy problems. Then there are formulas with the fatty acid DHA/ARA that helps in the growth of the brain and the eyes. Baby formula products are also good because they can target specific conditions and needs. Milk, on the other hand, is general food.
Breastmilk Alternatives
Sometimes, the moms will turn to cow milk when they cannot feed breastmilk. This can be bad because some babies have allergies to cow milk. They can also have colic pain, which can cause a lot of discomfort and cry. A formula product, on the other hand, can be lactose-free. Also, vegan parents might not prefer cow milk. A good formula product might be the only practical option for them.
Reasons to Try Formula Feeding
There are many good reasons why an increasing number of moms are trying formula products. Here are some of them –
- The quantity of feeding – The mother can easily find out the food quantity a baby is having. This is very important because sometimes breastfeeding babies will either underfeed or overfeed. With formula, however, she can calculate the total consumed ounces.
- Sharing of responsibility – The baby isn't just the mom's responsibility. Formula feeding will allow the dad, others in the family, and caregivers to give the feeding. If there is a second child, the mom can then take adequate care. And anyway, it is asking too much of the mom if she has to get up deep into the night every time to feed the child.
- Rest and freedom – The mom has carried her baby for long. Her body is still weak. If she is breastfeeding, it will keep her attached even after the delivery. She needs some rest, a break, and she must also have her freedom. Working moms must also get back to their work and pre-pregnancy routine. Formula feeding allows others to share responsibility, which makes the mom's life a lot easier. She deserves this break. Learn how to take care of your body after delivery. Read this guide.
- She will be able to take her medicines – Often new moms require pain killers and other medicines after she has gone through a C-Section. Normally, they are safe while she is breastfeeding. But many moms are still worried about possible side effects and so they can be hesitant. There will be no such worries if she turns to formula feeding.
- Nutrients and calories – Many babies require extra vitamins. Modern-day baby formulas have iron, vitamin D and many other important nutrients, which make them much better than the ones you used to find earlier. Besides, it will also be easier to count the calories that baby is having. This is very difficult, almost impossible, with breastfeeding.
- Others can bond as well with the infant – Formula feeding allows others in the family, the father, grandparents, and even the caregivers to bond better with the infant. Even an elder sister or brother can do the feeding. This strengthens the family and makes everyone happier. Of course, the mom will also get her much-needed 'me time'.
- Digestion – Babies need more time to digest formula compared to breastmilk, which means they will stay full for longer. This is also good news for the mother because she will then have more time between feeds.
So you see, there are several advantages of formula milk. They are not evil. So we should stop shaming the moms who don't want to breastfeed for whatever reason.


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Volunteer Luncheon 2019
15th Oct 2019
Today we held our annual Volunteer Luncheon to thank our wonderful volunteers for all they do. Over 80 people attended, it was amazing to get everyone together and shows you the wonderful workforce that supports our organisation.
We used the opportunity to provide some training for our volunteers to meet compliance requirements. We also value the feedback from our volunteers to use this discussion to improve our service.
We honoured our longstanding volunteers.
- Bev Sims - 40 years of service
- Judith Hamilton – 35 years
- Helen Baldwin – 30 years
- Pauline Croft – 20 years
- Sue Szumowski – 20 years
- Bert and Barbara Parsons – 10 years
We want to again thank our wonderful volunteers and invite anyone to consider giving some of their time. There are a range of roles you can perform.


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Film | Weekend | Per Tht | Cum. Total | ||
1 | Transformer 3 | $116,400,000*** | $29,006 | $181,125,000 | |
2 | Cars 2 |
$32,072,000 (-52%) | $7,794 | $123,002,615 | |
3 | Bad Teacher | $17,600,000 (-44%) | $5,772 | $63,045,971 | |
4 | Larry Crowne | $15,742,035 | $5,295 | $15,742,035 | |
5 | Super 8 | $9,525,000 (-21%) | $3,085 | $110,061,422 | |
6 | Monte Carlo | $8,750,000 | $3,538 | $8,750,000 | |
7 | Green Lantern | $7,985,000 (-56%) | $2,434 | $103,677,253 | |
8 | Penguins | $6,850,000 (32%) | $2,394 | $51,874,722 | |
9 | Bridesmaids | $4,423,965 (-16%) | $3,185 | $153,798,330 | |
10 | Midnight In Paris | $2,316,157 (+3%) | $5,030 | $34,516,229 |
If you're keeping score with the predictions, know that I decided it would be more interesting to look at the complete Transformers holiday package, and at this point I may as well look at everyone's Monday numbers. I wasn't particularly accurate this week though, if you're in to keeping my honest.
So the successor to 2009's highest grossing non-Avatar film is the big story this weekend, as it busts in to inevitably break a few records and make some mad cash. It has done so. As has been the case with virtually every major sequel releases this year though, the big numbers mask a lower domestic attendance total than its predecessor. Essentially 3D and international are jumping up and down waving their arms and when you look, the overall ticket sales numbers are kneecapped, black-bagged and dragged away to rot in a dark place.
So a 3-day and 4-day record for Independence day, and IMAX opening record, and $500 million global within spitting distance after only a week. Even while dragging a bit behind Transformers 2, Michael Bay's final foray into the world of robotic children's playthings has justified every hooker and mountain of coke Paramount threw at the director to return. That the film is making most audience members happy, and looks to have at least incrementally better legs ahead must be all the more pleasing. It's always said that blockbusters use smoke and mirrors to cover their logical bankruptcy, but in the case of Revenge of the Fallen, the mirrors were all mis-aligned and the smoke poorly timed so that you got too many peeks behind the curtain at just how retarded that film was. In the case of Transformer 3, Bay and co. took the time to engineer a "script" and refine a "story" that worked in tandem with the manic energy of the film rather than against it, successfully returning to that sweet spot of logical elasticity in which Bay can make magic. To exploit another tired metaphor- it's the same roller coaster (bigger and upgraded of course), but this time they rounded up all the monkeys that were loose inside the fence and throwing globs of shit into your face during the ride.
It's a subject I plan on which I plan on opining further, but I do wonder how inextricably linked Bay's brand is with this franchise. There's no chance Paramount will leave it alone after the director splits, and I wonder what the approach will be. Even if Mike has his fingerprints over every inch of this thing, it's not the Nolan Bat franchise or anything, and they can pretty much follow it up however they please and the audience will probably roll with it. Surprisingly, Bay left behind some toys for whoever comes next to play with the rich 'formers mythos next, so they're not even barrel-scraping yet.
Apparently the big silly robots didn't leave enough scratch left over for anybody but olds to see Larry Crowne this weekend, and the Hanks/Roberts dream team managed a pretty pitiful total across the Holiday weekend. The counter-programming just didn't work- sold as a sweetly honest look at the struggles of one of America's timeless faces couched in the relatable reality of our modern economic woes didn't catch. Even with a relatively low budget, and the signs of decent legs, this isn't the story anyone was hoping for when Hanks started a more extensive public marketing tour than he's done in over a decade. I haven't caught the film, but the ads had the uncanny ability to make me suddenly feel like an impetuous 16-year-old simply because I could muster no other reaction than, "that looks boring as shit, and for old people." For the life of me I couldn't muster anything more mature.
Cars 2 has proven itself to not be entirely critic/word-of-mouth proof, and has had a steepish drop off (for a Pix flick). Oh well, I guess Disney will console themselves with the billion dollars Pirates 4 has made, and the next 8 billion dollars that the Cars licensing revenue stream will bring in. For the savvy, this sequel gets lumped in with the already maligned original black sheep, and is easy to chalk up to Disney's greed or Lasseter's quaint little pet passion without really tainting the brand much. A Pixar fan has only to watch the Brave trailer and move on with their day.
So Transformers has the hype seat until Potter, as Kevin Jame would have to expand well beyond even his bafflingly exaggerated pay-grade to push it out of number one. I think I'm seeing Zookeeper, so if I survive the genital hemorrhage, perhaps we'll be able to condescendingly shake our heads at middle america's tastes together next Sunday.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the topics at hand. Tweet at me: @rennbrown, or drop a great load in the comments or message boards!


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Apple will extend some Apple TV+ subscriptions on a free one-year trial through February, the company confirmed to CNBC on Thursday.
When Apple TV+ launched last fall, Apple bundled a free one-year subscription with the purchase of an Apple product, immediately boosting the number of people who could watch the streaming service.
The first of those trial subscriptions were previously going to expire at the start of November, meaning that people on the one-year trial who had not cancelled were going to be charged $4.99 per month for the streaming service.
Now subscribers whose trials started last November, December, or January will be extended through February. This means that someone who bought an iPhone on November 1 and activated Apple TV+ on the same day will have access to the service through February 1, when billing starts.
Someone who signed up on the 25th of January, for example, will have access to Apple TV+ and won't be billed until February 25.
Users who pay for the service on a monthly basis — they are not on a hardware-linked trial — will receive credits through February as well, Apple said. The extension is automatic and users don't have to ask for it.
Apple has not revealed the number of Apple TV+ subscribers. The service has fewer TV shows and movies than rivals such as Disney+, which surpassed 60 million subscribers in August after launching last November. Netflix has more than 190 million subscribers around the world, it said in July. But unlike those services, Apple TV+ doesn't have a back catalog of reruns.
While early reviews for Apple TV+ were mixed, some titles have been critically praised, with "The Morning Show," a launch title, receiving several Emmy nominations and winning one.
Apple TV+ is a part of Apple's services business, which is an increasing focus of investors and accounted for 22% of the company's sales in the quarter ending in June. Last month, Apple announced several bundles called Apple One, which tie Apple TV+ to other paid subscriptions from Apple such as Apple Music, iCloud storage and gaming service Apple Arcade.
Correction: This story was updated to reflect the free trial ends at the end of February for everyone who will receive a subscription extension.


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Waterbury police have arrested a man in connection to a fatal crash that happened last month.
Police said 26-year-old Jamall Smith, of Waterbury, turned himself into the Waterbury Police Department on Wednesday at 6 a.m.
He was wanted in connection to a fatal crash that happened on April 22 on East Main Street, according to officials.
Smith was arrested by warrant and is facing charges including assault with a motor vehicle, illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, failure to drive in the proper lane and manslaughter with a motor vehicle, officers added.
He was held on a $100,000 boned pending his arraignment.


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Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. We hope to see you at our AGM in a few days. Take a moment and watch the leafs fall and learn about what's happening at CultureLink. And please, forward this newsletter to your contacts as you feel appropriate.
Culturelink's AGM 2015-2016: A
Colourful event. by Abdi Yousuf
Culturelink has organized its 2015-2016 Annual General Meeting with a splash; hundreds of community members including Federal and Provincial politicians were on hand to deliver a message of hope, recognizing that for newcomers, navigating through the Canadian education system can be a challenge. CultureLink continues to remain relevant and responsive to the needs of the community as we align with our mission and mandate to facilitate the independence and full participation of newcomers in Toronto's diverse community. Dressed in traditional clothing,
staff and volunteers showcased favourite music, dance and food from all parts of the globe, thus earning the title "We are the World". Culturelink continues to be passionate about providing innovative services to newcomers, working tirelessly to create new programs that best respond to and address our clients' specific needs.
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Heartbreaking Choices
Worthy of a Song ! by Paul St. Clair
A mother and her son came to my office to ask what they should do because the son had lost his immigration identification. They were already accepted by the Refugee Board and were waiting for Permanent Residence. I informed them that first they have to report the loss to the police and then, with a police confirmation of the loss, they could contact the Immigration Department and request replacement identification.
But this was not their main problem. The son started to ask various questions about returning to his country of origins; how could he withdraw his Convention Refugee status and return to Slovakia.
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Recap of Recent events
Ontario Museum Association (OMA) Annual Conference. By: Lisa Randall
The Royal Ontario Museum invited CultureLink to join a panel at the recent OMA Conference held at the Novotel in Mississauga.
The Conference this year was focused on "Diversity and Inclusion" and CultureLink's Lisa Randall joined a panel
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Soulpepper: CultureLink Partnership.By: Hashem
Soulpepper, one of Canada's largest urban theatre companies, is located in the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto's Distillery District.
History of CultureLink's partnership with Soulpepper:
- 2012 - CultureLink connects with Soulpepper
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The Geneva Park Retreat for Nai Syrian Children's Choir By: Fei Tang (Photos by: Matthew Taylor)
A worry-free retreat at a breathtakingly beautiful lake resort, precious family and community time by the campfire, quality music education and engaging activities provided on site for your children....
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Wintegration Club Volunteer Opportunity  Poster(s) By: Rubeen Chauhan
WINTEGRATION: (WinterAction and SnOw much fun!)
Under the NEATwalks, CultureLink's mentorship program also organizes FREE or low cost winter activities every year generally from December to April (weather and budget permitting).
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Culturelink's Cycling mentorship program continues to innovate for newcomers. By: Kristin
Bike Host, CultureLink's trailblazing cycling mentorship program for newcomers to Canada, has wrapped up another successful season. 55 newcomer participants and 22 mentors were enrolled in 2016, mainly in East York and Scarborough.
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Mini NOW at Central Technical School (CTS): By: Constance Kendall and Yuhong Wang
In August 2007, Central Tech was chosen as one of six high schools in Toronto that piloted the Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW) program. Twelve years later the program has evolved and now runs in two parts with an
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Fund What You Can Campaign. by Lisa Randall
CultureLink is so pleased to share the
Fund What You Can Campaign
We joined with the Theatre Centre and exceeded our target of $6,000.00 reaching $6,208.00!!! These funds are exclusively for hiring a Syrian Café Assistant. Thanks so much to everyone who rallied and donated. Please share this information and if you have any questions email
Some candidates may need assistance preparing a short resume. It's a great opportunity for one of our clients to be welcomed into a motivated Theatre community that we are working in partnership with. For more information on the campaign
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Multicultural Club Visits the ROM.
By: Lynda Young
Royal Ontario Museum
(ROM) is a
museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto, Canada. It is one of the largest museums in North America, the largest in Canada, and attracts more than one million visitors every year. Thanks to
Kids Up Front
, a group of newcomer youth from Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School's Multicultural Club visited the ROM and spent a wonderful afternoon there!
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Nevada Highway Patrol
On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at about 12:47 p.m., Troopers with the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division, responded to an abrasion blast involving several cartage on US-50 at the circle with South Carson Street in Carson City.
Preliminary analysis shows that a white 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty auto towing a 44-foot yacht was traveling east on US-50. The Ford F-350 bootless to obey a red cartage ablaze and entered the circle with South Carson Street. The disciplinarian of the Ford F-350 was experiencing acute anchor abortion traveling bottomward the brand as the burden was about 37,000 lbs. (the Ford F-350 was rated at a max burden of 21,000 pounds.)
A argent 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 auto was traveling south on South Carson Street in the circle with US- 50 and entered the aisle of the Ford F-350. The advanced of the Ford F-350 addled the appropriate ancillary of the GMC Sierra. The Ford F-350 rotated clockwise and afar from the yacht trailer. The yacht bivouac connected east through the intersection.
A white 2013 Mercedes Benz GL-Class SUV and a argent 2005 Nissan Xterra SUV were traveling arctic on South Carson Street in the circle with US-50. The argot of the yacht bivouac entered the aisle of the Mercedes Benz. The disciplinarian of the Mercedes Benz collection over the argot of the yacht bivouac and the Mercedes Benz access into flames. The yacht bivouac connected east and addled the larboard ancillary of the Nissan Xterra. The Nissan Xterra rotated clockwise and overturned. Several added cartage were complex in this blast consistent in accessory injuries.
Two cartage from the GMC Sierra (Tana Powell, a 70-year-old Dayton citizen and Don Powell, a 74-year- old Dayton resident) ultimately succumbed to their injuries abiding in the crash. A victim from the Nissan Xterra is still in analytical action at an breadth hospital.
The disciplinarian of the Ford F-350, Roney Gonzalez Otazo, is currently in aegis at the Carson City Jail. Impairment is not suspected.
This blast is actuality advised by the Highway Patrol Division's Northern Command West Multi-Disciplinary Analysis and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) – Case #211100660.
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Moulding and Casting
People tend to confuse the terms "mould" and "cast"; generally speaking, a mould is an impression taken of an item or subject, and a cast is what you make from a mould.
In the case of body moulds (also referred to as "lifecasts"), dental alginate is mixed and poured over a body part (or parts) and reinforced with plaster bandage; the mould is removed from the subject after it has set and plaster is poured into the mould to make the positive cast. In the picture above there are two
positive casts
-- a face and neck -- and a
negative mould
'pulled' from the neck casting for use in creating a slashed throat appliance (if you look very carefully at the negative, you can see where the wound has been sculpted); the process involved using clay on the neck positive to build up where the cut would be, then pouring plaster onto the positive to make the negative. When the clay is removed, the space between the positive and negative can be filled with latex to make the appliance.
The Wizard's Den can make casts of virtually anything for any purpose, for props such as breakaway bottles and vases...
(RTV silicone mould with plaster "mother mould" used for making breakaway vases)
to custom moulds for"special body parts"
(Casting of a brain made from a latex mould of a brain model used in a medical school)
Brian D. Oberquell/The Wizard's Den SPFX Studio