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The Cannes Film Festival
By Jackie Reau, Publisher/Editor
This year, the Cannes Film Festival marked its 70th anniversary from May 17-28 in the coastal town that sits in the South of France, known as the Cote d'Azur between Nice and St. Tropez.
The Cannes Film Festival is arguably the most important event for the film industry and certainly for Cannes' economy. Over the two weeks of the festival, the population of Cannes swells from about 70,000 to just over 200,000. The economic impact for Cannes is $80 million and more than $200 million for France (US dollars). It's also estimated that more than $1 billion in transactions through film distribution are made over the two weeks through networking events and the Marche du Film.
With more than 1,000 movies projected, 32,000 accredited film professionals and nearly 5,000 journalists covering the event, it is on the same scale as the Olympics and World Cup (in terms of media coverage).
But the two most important items on the list for visitors to the Cannes Film Festival: Getting a ticket and watching the red carpet arrivals. Both are a true sport.
Red Carpet Gazing
The red carpet arrivals are along the Croisette (the heart of Cannes along the Mediterranean) in front of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, which is the convention center in Cannes, and the venue for the Film Festival. Most of the arrivals begin at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. each evening. The Festival is very fan friendly and offers space for fans to stand along the drive way and there are big screens televising the coverage. It's an electric environment and photo friendly for celebrities, industry vets and fans of film.
Getting a Ticket to a Film
If you are not a guest of one of the movie production companies or do not hold a coveted industry accreditation badge, getting a ticket to a screening at the Palais will take some charm, timing and a lot of luck. Capacity for the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is 2,300 so space is limited.
I first noticed the "invitation" signs that people dressed in tuxedos and formal wear were holding up near the entrance to the red carpet arrival staging area. In America, these signs would indicate tickets for sale through "scalpers," but not in Cannes (selling tickets is strictly forbade). It's key to dress like you are going to the screening. It's a glitzy area and you want to blend in.
On the evening of "The Killing of a Sacred Deer," I made my "invitation" sign, dressed in formal wear and headed to the red carpet. With a smile and in a polite voice, I started asking: "blue ticket?" Blue tickets permit entrance without a badge while peach tickets required a badge (a very important fact). With minutes to spare of the gates closing for the KSD 7:30 p.m. premiere, a gentleman whispered in my ear: "blue ticket?" With a mix of English and French, I thanked him and made my way into the coveted 7:30 p.m. screening.
One side note, the tickets are scanned and tracked closely so it's advantageous for industry reps and movie production reps to have their assigned tickets used or they may be marked for future opportunities.


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12 More Days of Miserable Christmas Songs: "Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis" by Tom Waits, as sung by Neko Case
Breeds of Misery: Loneliness, incarceration, drug abuse, self-delusion, being broke
Best/Worst Verse: "Hey Charley, for chrissakes, if you want to know the truth of it, I don't have me a husband, he don't play the trombone. I got to borrow money to pay this lawyer, and Charley, hey - I'll be eligible for parole come Valentine's Day."
Yet another American standard from the pen of Tom Waits, as sung by one of the finest voices of the 21st Century. One of my favorite things Neko Case has ever said was in the autobio on her old website: "As I grew into a young adult I was very confused and lacked direction. My parents very much wanted me to become a crack-whore, but I gravely disappointed them by graduating from college." Neko recorded this song in 1999, on the cusp of of widespread acclaim, and I sometimes think of it in context of the narrative of her developing art. Perhaps this is the voice of the child she thought her parents always wanted.
(If this isn't enough yuletide misery for you, check out last year in my Annotated Playlists.)

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Indianapolis, IN - Indy 11 fan Roger Harrison stated that he was absolutely certain that Indy 11 bench player Eduardo Espinosa is a good guy solely based on Espinosa's Twitter and Instagram feed.
"I can tell you right now that Espinosa is a good guy," stated Harrison confidently to his tattoo artist Brinks Storden. "He's a family man, and seems really invested in the community. He may not be the best player on our team, but he cares. I can guarantee that he cares."
Harrison is basing his opinion solely on 10 pictures taken by Espinosa over the course of the last year and a half that gave Harrison a sliver of a glimpse into the life of the player. Harrison stated that these 10 pictures show him all he needs to know about the bit part bench player.
"Look, What he does with the other 23 hours and 59 minutes in the day when he didn't take this picture is incidental. This picture and this tweet definitely show exactly what kind of person he is, and I think we can all agree that he is a great person, the best. I hope the team keeps him around for a long time. He's definitely locker room glue. You need guys like him. What a player. Look, he plays for us, how could he be bad?"
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Genre: Young Adult, Post Apocalyptic, Science Fiction
Miranda's life changes completely the day as asteroid hits the moon and disturbs the tides on Earth causing volcanoes, plagues, and tsunamis. Thanks to her mom, who took her and her brother out of school to raid the grocery store, they have a stash of food. Boarding themselves in with a wood stove, they prepare for the harshest winter the world has ever known. Not only does she experience hunger and devastation, but she learns the most important things in life are the people around you and the family you love.
This book was so real to me, it felt like I was the girl trapped inside her house during the apocalypse. Although it has really dismal moments when you feel like everything is falling apart, there is still hope, and profound meaning. This book made me appreciate the fact that I have food at every meal and the fact that the sun still shines. The writing is filled with poignant moments and special interactions that this family would have never had in today's media frenzy world.
Once I opened this book I couldn't stop reading. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a wake up call.
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Book Review: Life As We Knew It
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Great review! It looks like an interesting book.
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ooo Sounds good! Never heard of this book before.
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Beebe Medical Center Holds Free Flu Clinic January 26
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Even with the flu outbreak in full swing in Delaware, it is not too late to get a flu vaccination.
Beebe Medical Center is holding an additional free Flu Clinic, Saturday, January 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bookhammer Outpatient Center at the Beebe Health Campus, 18941 John J. Williams Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Pre-registration is not required. The vaccinations are available for those 18 years of age and older. Just stop by.
According to the Delaware Division of Public Health, everyone should get a flu vaccination. It is especially important that the following groups get vaccinated, either because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications, or because they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications:
1.Pregnant women
2.Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares the following advice. Those who become ill with influenza should rest, drink plenty of liquids, avoid using alcohol and tobacco, and take medication to relieve symptoms (Never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms, especially fever, without consulting a physician). In some cases, physicians may choose to prescribe certain antiviral drugs to treat influenza. Antibiotics do not cure influenza, which is caused by a virus. More information about the flu can be found on the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/flu/
For more information, please contact Beebe's Population Health Department at (302) 645-3337.
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How Is Immunotherapy Used to Treat Mesothelioma?
Immunotherapy is becoming increasingly common for treating mesothelioma. It aims to boost the body's own immune system, helping it fight off the spread or recurrence of disease.
What Is Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy, sometimes called biologic therapy, biotherapy, or immune therapy, is a more recent option that emerged for the treatment of mesothelioma in 2010. It is primarily available to patients through clinical trials, or in some cases through compassionate use programs (programs that provide treatment to seriously ill patients using unapproved drugs outside of clinical trials). When combined with standard mesothelioma treatment options like surgery and chemotherapy, immunotherapy has been effective in alleviating symptoms and improving survival rates. While immune treatment is still being studied, it holds promise for the future treatment of many different types of cancer.
"Immunotherapy may represent an effective new treatment approach for mesothelioma, a disease for which we've long had too little to offer. These results will serve as a building block to improve the outlook for patients with this cancer." —American Society of Clinical Oncology expert Michael S. Sabel, MD, FACS
How Does Immunotherapy Work?
Immunotherapy enhances the immune system to better fight off the growth and spread of cancer. The immune system is the body's protector against infection and disease. When an unrecognized substance (or antigen) enters the body, the immune system produces antibodies — specialized proteins — to lock onto and destroy that specific antigen. Once produced, these antibodies remain in the body, prepared to defend it if the antigen ever re-enters the body.
Unfortunately, cancer cells can sometimes trick the immune system. When normal cells mutate and become malignant, the immune system doesn't always detect the abnormalities growing inside the body. In other cases, the immune system recognizes the cancer cells but its defenses aren't strong enough to destroy them.
Immune therapy helps the body to recognize the presence of cancer cells and act accordingly. It's typically done in one of two ways — the immune system is stimulated to more effectively attack cancer cells, or man-made immune proteins are administered to assist the immune system. Some immunotherapies offer a boost to the immune system as a whole, while others help teach the immune system to specifically target cancerous cells.
Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma
There are several types of immunotherapies being used for the treatment of mesothelioma, many of which have shown promise in clinical trials. Common immunotherapies currently being used or studied include monoclonal antibodies, immune checkpoint inhibitors, cancer vaccines, adoptive cell transfers, and cytokines.
Active vs. passive immunotherapy
Active immunotherapies guide the immune system to attack cancer cells. Examples of active immunotherapies include:
- Cancer vaccines
- CAR-T cell therapy
Passive immunotherapies enhance the body's existing anti-tumor responses. Examples of passive immunotherapies include:
- Monoclonal antibodies
- Cytokines
Monoclonal antibodies
Researchers have started recreating antibodies in an effort to reinforce the body's natural defenses against specific antigens. The lab-made antibodies are called monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). As a fairly new area of study, researchers are still working to identify the antigens associated with mesothelioma. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved about a dozen of these man-made antibodies, and more are being tested in clinical trials.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors
When differentiating between normal and foreign cells, the immune system relies on specific molecules, known as checkpoints, to be activated or inactivated. When the cells function correctly, the appropriate immune response is triggered. Unfortunately, cancer cells are sometimes able to use these checkpoints as a way to go undetected by the immune system, evading an immune system attack. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are drugs made from antibodies that target these checkpoints. They expose the cancer cells, allowing the immune system to recognize and attack them.
One of these checkpoints is a protein called PD-1. When it latches onto PD-L1 cells, it becomes inactivated, informing the defender immune cells (T cells) not to attack. However, PD-L1 can be present in both healthy and cancerous cells. This is one-way cancer cells can go undetected by the immune system. Checkpoint inhibitors like Keytruda, Opdivo, and Tecentriq bind to PD-1 or PD-L1 cells, preventing them from latching to each other and sending an inaccurate immune response to cancerous cells.
Opdivo has been approved by the FDA. Keytruda is still being tested in clinical trials, but its results thus far have been encouraging. There is a concern that these drugs can prompt the immune system to attack normal organs in the body. More research is needed to test the safety and efficacy of these immunotherapies. However, they show promise for the future of mesothelioma treatment.
Cancer vaccines
Similar to vaccines given to prevent the development of diseases like hepatitis, polio, measles, and influenza, researchers are working to create a vaccine to help treat mesothelioma. Cancer vaccines, usually made up of cancer cells or pure antigens, are injected into the body with the goal of boosting the immune response to dangerous cells. Unlike preventative vaccines, these new vaccinations work to train the immune system to attack a disease that is already present in the body.
One cancer vaccine being tested for the treatment of mesothelioma is the WT1 (Wilms Tumor 1) vaccine. Currently in phase 2 of a clinical trial, the WT1 vaccine is being studied for both efficacy and safety, showing promise in both areas. The study is based out of the MD Anderson Cancer Center with the goal of discovering whether WT1, when combined with montanide and GM-CSF, can prevent or delay the recurrence of mesothelioma. Montanide and GM-CSF both boost the growth of white blood cells and may help to increase immune response.
Patients who received the vaccine experienced a median overall survival time of 21.4 months, compared to the 16.6 median experienced by those who received a placebo. The vaccine has yielded impressive results, offering hope to patients with mesothelioma.
Additionally, researchers at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center are working on a preventative mesothelioma vaccine. The vaccine, HIvax, targets a protein found in mesothelial cells called survivin. A 2015 release from the Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics stated that the vaccine is still being tested in mice, but work is being done to prepare it for human clinical trials.
So far, studies of the mesothelioma vaccine have generated significant immune responses, slowed tumor growth, and improved overall survival rates in test subjects.
Adoptive cell transfer
Adoptive cell transfer is a process in which T cells are collected from a patient and grown in a lab, thereby increasing the number of available T cells to fight against cancer. They are re-infused into the patient with the hopes that the cells will recognize and attack cancer cells.
Adoptive T cell transfer (ACT) using chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) has shown strong results for treating certain tumors. CAR T-cell therapy enhances T cell function by identifying and latching onto specific antigens. Clinical trials are underway to learn more about using ACT to treat mesothelioma.
This form of immunotherapy uses cytokines, an immune system protein, to boost the immune response to cancer cells. Interleukin-2 and interferon are common cytokines used to assist in the treatment of mesothelioma. They can help to create more attack cells in the immune system, assist in the detection and attack of cancer cells present in the body, and stop or slow the growth of cancer cells.
Benefits of Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma
Immunotherapy is a growing field in cancer research and is regarded by some researchers as the future of cancer treatment. Immunotherapy helps to limit the growth and spread of cancer cells while boosting the body's own defenses. It generally has less-severe side effects than traditional cancer treatments like chemotherapy. While more research is needed before immunotherapy becomes a standard treatment option, it has the potential to usher in a new era of cancer care.
Key Immune Cells
- Dendritic cells – Present antigens to B and T cells to trigger a response
- Lymphocytes
- B cells – A type of white blood cell that produces antibodies to destroy antigens, sometimes called B-lymphocytes
- Natural killer (NK) cells – A type of white blood cell that attacks infected cells (more easily than T cells, resulting in the name "natural killers")
- T cells – A type of white blood cell that attacks infected cells present in the body, sometimes called T-lymphcytes
- Macrophage cells – A type of white blood cell that cleanses the body of unwanted substances, such as dead cells and bacteria, and stimulates other immune cells, such as T cells


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WASHINGTON DC Have you ever wondered what happens after dark in the corridors of a museum? Some lucky children get to find out in the coming months, because of some big promotions and travel specials taking advantage of the popularity of a Hollywood museum picture, "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian."
At the world's largest museum center also known as the Smithsonian Institution, there is a lot of hope going around that the new movie which stars Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Robin Williams and many others lesser known stars, will entice thousands if not millions of new visitors among the younger viewers who will wish to see to see the many artifacts of a historical nature that are kept in Washington DC and are featured in this movie. There are many Kid-friendly promotions for different products offering chances to win free trips at this time. These promotions feature an overnight adventure at the Smithsonian museum.
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The movie naturally is the result of movie magic, such things as the Wright brothers coming alive with their famous flyer zooming out of the museum could never have happened as the real plane could barely get off the ground. Amy Adams portrays the famous lost pilot Amelia Earhart including her bright red Lockheed plane. "This reminds people of what's here," the staff stated.
In this sequel of 2006 "Night at the Museum," movie, which was set at New York's American Museum of Natural History, Ben Stiller's character, was security guard named Larry Daley. He travels to Washington DC to locate all of his museum friends who are immobile exhibits by day but filled with life when the sun goes down. Those exhibits were transferred from New York to a large vault under the National Mall.
From the movie trailer we get some hints about the characters encountered in Washington D.C. The roles of Darth Vader, Oscar the Grouch, even Abraham Lincoln, are added to the favorites we have seen in the original movie.
This movie is even more magical than the first offering stated a spokesperson for the Air and Space museum, one of those that have enjoyed the new film.
The Smithsonian is taking advantage of this moment as the first time to be so featured so positively in theaters across the United States.
In addition to an agreement with 20th Century Fox over creating the movie, officials representing the museum and the movie studio have created some deals with McDonald's, Kraft, Hershey's and Post cereals in order to make it difficult for anyone to miss this flick and create offers for the chance to visit the real museums in person. There are sweepstakes offers printed on millions of boxes of these companies products such as candy, cereals, and even macaroni and cheese that will give away free trips for kids to have a overnight adventures with their whole family at the actual Smithsonian museum. Another campaign offers to help visitors find the actual artifacts that were seen in the movie.


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The best thing is that it has a one-window operation.
They settle almost all issues for you. If you have been to your local police 'thana', and they aren't filling in the FIR, then you can get it done here. The renewal of your driving licence too can be done here. If you are going to buy a car or vehicle, you can get it verified here, to check for any police record against that vehicle.
One very important thing that every one of us must do is, E to give CNIC card photocopies, and details about all domestic help working at their residence, here. Even the part-time help and their work and timings need to be given here. This is a very important security thing that each of us must conscientiously do. I suppose it also includes all the times that you fire a servant, cook or driver, so you inform them. This will make sure the person isn't on your list anymore.
On the photograph you can find all the different problems that are solved here. As you can see it is a varied and long list.
All foreigners and Pakistanis are facilitated here.
How you can go about solving your problem:
As I said, every 'problem' is an 'opportunity' to learn. I learnt that if you lose a passport, (or any important document like your degree or any such thing, ) you have to make an affidavit (from any nearby stamp paper office,) they have the format requirement with them, then take it to this Citizen Service Center of Police to get an FIR and Registration of case done. Hopefully it will just take around ten minutes (depending on how much rush there is.) It is done quickly. In my case, once the registration was done, I had to take this paper to the passport office. The rest will be done by the the passport office.
This service center is where you come and register any contract you make with your tenant, or notify how many domestic help personnel you are keeping. Give the details here.
Finally, you will have a proper police protection if a tenant is misbehaving or not cooperating with you. They will support you in eviction process if needed.


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Welcome to your Printing and Graphics qualification!
At the start of your course you should take a look at the "Getting Started" page, and take some time to read through the articles and complete the vocational initial assessment on this page. Following this, read through the lessons on "The Graphics Industry" page, in preparation for the first portion of your NVQ and Technical Certificate.
Technical Certificate Lessons
To go straight to the technical certificate lessons, click on the images below:
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For more information, go to the following LearnerZone pages:
- Health and Safety basics and manual handling.
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities and other legal issues.
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For more information about a range of subjects, LearnerZone recommends the following websites:
Design and Print Lessons:
Typographical Attributes
This lesson goes into a lot more depth and detail about some of the complex typographical attributes such as: Paragraphs, Headings, Formatting, Alignment, Tracking and Kerning, Runaround, Captions, Folios and Running heads. This additional lesson goes into more detail about other typographical attributes such as: Font Styles and Style Sheets, Widows and Orphans, Lists, Tabulation, Hyphenation… Read More »
Typeface and fonts
This lesson explores the different classifications of typeface and the different types and uses of fonts. The historical development of type design has been inseparable from the developments of the tools, equipment and materials used to make and print the type. As we have advanced through the 20th and 21st century it has become easier… Read More »
This lesson explores a vast range of topics surrounding typography, hopefully including everything you ever needed to know plus much more. Due to the shear quantity of information on this subject, we have divided the lesson into different sections below to help you find what you're interested in more simply. For a general overview as… Read More »
Advanced Design Principles
This lesson dives into a deeper exploration of different design principles. It is worth reading through the basic introduction to design before starting this lesson, though this lesson does stand on it own right. The design principles discussed in this lesson include: Balance Symmetry and space Unity Harmony Rhythm Colour Emphasis Movement Proportion Scale Visual… Read More »
The Design Process
The function of design is to communicate – whether it's about a product, a concept, an image or a company. Yet the problem the designer faces is how to choose the right combination of elements, such as headings, text, and illustrations to get the message across in the most original and effective way. This lesson… Read More »
Introduction to using colour theory in design practice This lesson is about the basic skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory in design. In this topic you will need to research the different meaning, uses and features of different colours and how they relate to each other.… Read More »
Costs and Budgets
This is a copy of the Costs and Budgets webinar training session. Some of the materials you might find useful for reference purposes, and the activities referred to in the workbook have been copied below. Ignore the blonde: clip from 'a beautiful mind' Business finances Before starting the assessment for the finance part of this… Read More »
Basic Design Principles
This lesson is about the basic principles of graphic design: Balance Proportion Rhythm Emphasis Unity
Creativity is not a gift, it is a skill that comes with practice over time. The best way to improve your creativity is to adopt an open minded and positive attitude, when dealing with any situation. This lesson and the webinar that accompanies it have been developed to provide you with practical activities and tools… Read More »


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Alrighty then! Part two of the Pebble Beach trip.
On Saturday we had an ocean kayaking trip all set up. I had never kayaked before but The Queen Of Hearts has river kayaked. I figured that since I have canoed and white water rafted, I would be good. And I was! It was a little scary at first given that the guide kept saying things like "Looks like some waves today", and "I love the waves but if it looks like too much for you we can reschedule" and
"Holy Shit look at those waves! I bet you ten bucks only half of us survive!"
Okay, maybe not the last one, but whatever, it's my story.
So we all got loaded up into kayaks and were pushed unceremoniously into the heaving ocean. It was amazing. It was easier than I thought it would be and the views were amazing. We saw sea otters, harbor seals, pelicans and enough kelp to, well, do whatever you do with kelp for a lifetime. Let me just say a few things about kelp. I considered myself "kelp neutral" before our kayaking adventure. Here are a few things I learned about kelp.
1. Kelp is slimy.
2. Kelp is what you use when you want to anchor yourself while ocean kayaking.
3. Tiny little centipede like bugs live on kelp.
4. Kelp is slimy.
Did I mention that it was slimy? And had bugs on it?
I didn't bring my Nikon out on the water, for obvious reasons, but our guide Bob brought a camera and emailed me some photos.
This is me thinking "Smile and don't die. Smile and don't die."
And here's the Queen Of Hearts doing her "I'm the Queen of the World" thing.
I can't say enough about the entire experience and if you are in the area, I recommend the company we went with. You can see their website here.
After the kayaking adventure we were beat. So we went back to the room, rested up, then went down to Carmel for a little shopping and dinner. On the way we passed the lone cypress tree, the logo for the resorts and a recognizable icon along 17-mile drive.
We did a little shopping, had dinner here (I can still taste the gnocchi) and stopped by Carmel beach before driving back up to the resort. The beach did not disappoint.


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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme ATTACKS HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT CRISIS
(Oxnard) – [October 14, 2010] –Statistically, a young person drops out of high school every 26 seconds, and 1.3 million high school students in the class of 2010 failed to graduate. If these students had graduated, our nation's economy would have benefitted from more than $335 billion in income over their lifetimes, according to researchers.
To address the graduation gap and the lost potential among America's young people, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is joining Clubs across the country to align its program offerings into three major areas – academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. The ultimate goal is to measure outcomes and curb the escalating high school dropout rate.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is an affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), one of the world's largest networks of facility-based youth development organizations whose mission focuses on serving young people during out-of-school time. Across the nation, Clubs have an extensive reach into low-income and minority communities where dropout rates are highest. The Clubs have a powerful opportunity to help keep young people on a positive educational track, given their access to children after school and during summers, and with their proven ability to exert positive influence when kids are not at home or in school.
"We believe there is a third piece to the education equation that is too often left out of the national conversation. In addition to the critical influence of home and school, the impact that can be exerted during the nonschool hours – including weekends and summers, as well as after school – is a significant factor," said Richard Elzinga, Chief Volunteer Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. "We are focused on this opportunity, in partnership with local schools and parents, to help our most vulnerable Club members learn to value education and realize its role in determining their future success."
>Research indicates that young people who drop out of high school are more likely to be unemployed, be in poor health, be involved with crime, use illegal drugs and become dependent on public assistance. They also are less likely to contribute to their communities in a meaningful way.
The high school dropout crisis is a problem that can be solved, according to Dr. Robert Balfanz of Johns Hopkins University, who has collaborated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "Just 12 percent of America's 20,000 high schools account for 50 percent of dropouts and almost 75 percent of minority dropouts," Balfanz said
"It is possible to identify at an early age children at risk of dropping out of school," he added. "The chances of changing a child's path and helping them graduate from high school are much greater at a younger age."
"The age statistics for the young people served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme indicate the organization's considerable potential to help keep them on track early on, when poor attitudes and habits begin to form," said Tim Blaylock, Chief Professional Officer of BGCOP. "Nearly 75 percent of our members are between the ages of 6 and 12, when we can impress upon them how important education is to their future. Our staff serves as mentors, tutors and role models that kids look up to and respect. Their influence really makes a difference."
Evidence of Impact
Boys & Girls Clubs across the country have already seen dramatic evidence that a holistic approach, including an emphasis on academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles, is effective.
According to a Harris Survey of Club alumni, BGCA's emphasis on education pays off for youth:
• 90 percent of Club alumni graduate from high school or earn a GED.
• Nearly two-thirds reported that Club staff contributed to their success in high school.
Further evidence of their effectiveness is found in Taylor Penny, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme's Youth of the Year. She is living proof of the critical role Clubs play in helping young people graduate from high school, prepared with a plan for future success.
The High School Dropout Crisis – By the Numbers:
•One-third of America's children do not graduate from high school.
• Nationally, 1.3 million students in the class of 2010 failed to graduate with a high school diploma.
• For Latino and African-American males, the rate rises to nearly 50 percent.
•The U.S. is the only industrialized country where young people are less likely than their parents to obtain a high school diploma.
"Everyone can have a role in supporting a youth development program, such as ours, that reaches kids during the out-of-school hours," said Blaylock. "Be a volunteer tutor or mentor, join a board, make a financial contribution. There are plenty of ways to help."
The Boys & Girls of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme serves some 7,200 young people, ages 6-18, annually through educational, recreational, health and fitness programs. Clubs provide a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals, life-enhancing programs, character development experiences, and hope and opportunity to the youth they serve. Learn more at www.positiveplace4kids.org


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WASHINGTON — Former starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick seems to be learning the hard way why athletes rarely take controversial sociopolitical stands, particularly when their production slips into the "take it or leave it" category.
Now, whether you believe he is the subject of a league-wide conspiracy or simply not enough juice for teams to squeeze, Kaepernick is finding it hard to find a job in free agency.
That's just cold hard business according to Chad Dukes of 106.7 The Fan.
"I don't think this is an, 'Oh my god, Colin Kaepernick is standing up for ____, we can't employ him.' It's a, 'Uh, we don't have to employ him. He's in a weird spot and we don't want that kind of distraction, whatever you want to call it, inside of our locker room,'" Dukes explained. "'We're trying to win football games.'"
Kaepernick's stance of kneeling during the National Anthem drew the ire of military and police groups in cities across the league. It was difficult to discuss the motivation and validity of the statement without discussing the uncomfortable underlying feelings and overtones.
But is that really preventing Kaepernick from finding employment? Dukes doesn't think so.
"I don't believe this is nefarious; I believe this way more calculated and cold of a business transaction that we're talking about here. Everybody wants to make this about feelings; I don't think this about feelings. I think it's about numbers.
"That's usually what it's about with people who are very successful at making lots of money."
Dukes also pointed out players like Jay Cutler who are similarly not-far-removed from seasons of dominant statistical performance. Cutler elected to retire this offseason instead of even consider options in free agency.
"I don't think he gets a gig before the season starts," Dukes opined on Kaepernick. "I'm saying no. Where I believe he will get a gig is when the panic sets in for a franchise when their quarterback goes down.
"Did we see what happened when Teddy Bridgewater went down? The panic that swept over the Minnesota Vikings. This happens all the time. These teams, especially if they have something to play for…you don't think they're going to swallow all of that and go get Kaepernick? Or at least give him a jingle-jangle?
"I'm guessing their fan base will be more amenable then too, because what's the bottom line? What do you care more about? The political stance or your team winning? We all know."
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IOM programme to resettle Bhutanese refugees reaches milestone
Bhutanese refugees
More than half of the 120,000 Bhutanese refugees living in Nepal have been resettled in other countries, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Friday.
The resettlement progamme reached the 75,000 mark this week when a six year old refugee flew to a new home in Pennsylvania in the eastern United States.
Chris Lom is the IOM spokesperson in Geneva.
"The resettlement programme for Bhutanese refugees in Nepal has now hit the 75,000 mark and that is more than half the roughly 120,000 Bhutanese of Nepali origin who have been living in eastern Nepal for the last 20 years or so. And based on UNHCR figures, we believe that something like another 30,000 of them will want to be resettled." (Duration: 26 secs)
IOM started the programme in 2007 and most of those resettled now live in the United States. Other countries which have accepted Bhutanese refugees include Australia, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand.
The agency has also assisted 270 Filipino migrant workers in Syria to return home on Thursday, via Lebanon.
Chris Lom explained that as the airport in the Syrian capital, Damascus, is closed, the migrants travelled by bus to Lebanon where they boarded flights to their homeland.
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The dataset consists of location records of the Harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) in the UK. The records span from 2004 to 2016 with three records from 2003. Records were collected from several sources with the majority coming from online recording via the Harlequin Ladybird Survey website, the UK Ladybird Survey website and the iRecord Ladybird app. Other records have come from coleopterists and from a data call for the most recent ladybird atlas (e.g. local record centres, natural history societies, county Coleoptera recorders). The records include location, date and vice county, as well as life stage and colour form where available. The arrival of the Harlequin ladybird has provided a unique opportunity to study the spread of an invasive animal from the start of the invasion process. The advancements in modern technology, in particular the internet, has also provided new opportunities for recording and has enabled engagement with a far wider audience than was previously possible. This has allowed the ladybird surveys to deal efficiently with large volumes of data and verify and validate submitted records quickly. The data authors are extremely grateful to the many thousands of people across Britain who have contributed their ladybird findings to the UK Ladybird Survey.
Publication date: 2017-05-04
The data have come from direct observations from members of the public, who have submitted records through an online recording form. The majority of data are at 1km or better resolution. Records have been verified by expert entomologists from specimens or photographs, or have been received from accredited recorders. Coverage is complete, as known; media attention since the harlequin's arrival has increased the awareness of this species and ladybird recording.


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Kloe Kane teases as she lifts up that skirt to flash her ass!
Kloe Kane lets that sexy skirt slide to the floor!
Kloe Kane flashes one of those perfect tits!
Kloe Kane shows off both of those delicious pink nipples!
Kloe Kane slowly slides out of those sexy high heels!
Kloe Kane tugs on those nylons with a sexy smile!
Kloe Kane looks smoking hot in her sexy nylons and that tight leather skirt. She knows that you're watching as she slides that skirt down and starts to tug on those soft black pantyhose though!


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The sister of Canadian-born "Superman'' actress Margot Kidder says she shared a courageous spirit with the tough-as-nails journalist she played on screen as Lois Lane.
Kidder, best known for her role opposite Christopher Reeve in the "Superman'' films of the 1970s and 1980s, has died at age 69, a Montana funeral home confirmed on Monday.
Annie Kidder said her sister was an activist all her life, and much like Lane, wasn't afraid to speak out for what she thought was right.
"She was kind of an indomitable person,'' she said in a phone interview. "She was a fighter. She was determined, outspoken. She was all those things in the same way as (Lane).''
Annie Kidder said she does not know the cause of death at this time, and no funeral arrangements have been made.
She was a fighter. She was determined, outspoken.Annie Kidder
Born in Yellowknife, Margot Kidder was part of a mining family that moved around remote regions of the country when she was young, her sister said, but after seeing shows on Broadway in New York City, she became "determined that she was going to be a star.''
She said fame turned out to be a "mixed blessing'' for the budding actress, who was thrust into the spotlight after landing a role in one of the first superhero movies to make a splash at the box office.
"You've reached the goal, the thing that you said you wanted ... but also, it makes your life incredibly public,'' said Annie Kidder, who is based in Toronto.
She said her sister found her calling as a mental-health advocate, drawing from her own experience with bipolar disorder, which she spoke about openly at time when it was highly stigmatized.
"She was courageous about everything,'' she said. "In struggling with her mental health, she was also determined that there shouldn't be a stigma around that. It was important to be open about those things. There was nothing to be ashamed of.''
After an infamous breakdown on the streets of Los Angeles in 1996, Margot Kidder credited a homeless man with showing compassion for her and saving her life during her "big, public flipout.''
"We are all ... a breath away from mental illness, homelessness, all of these things we tend to so look down on,'' she said in 2006.
"We are all one human family and we really have to take care of each other.''
Her sister said the actress treasured some of the smaller roles she had later in her life.
We are all one human family and we really have to take care of each other.Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder continued to work in TV and film through her struggles and won a daytime Emmy in 2015 for outstanding performance in a children's or pre-school series for "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour.'' She also starred in films including "Black Christmas'' and "The Amityville Horror'' and TV series including CTV's "Robson Arms.''
Also known for her political activism, she was among a group of environmentalists to be arrested outside the White House in 2011 during a protest against TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline.
Kidder, who became an American citizen, had settled in Montana to live in a "culture-free zone'' away from the spotlight and close to her daughter and grandchildren.
"She was very, very happy living with her dogs in Montana and being part of a really strong community,'' said Annie Kidder. "That's how she wanted to live her life.''
Kidder was married and divorced three times and was also famously linked to former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau. She was credited with influencing Trudeau's decision to launch a global peace initiative during his final months in office, according to the 2009 biography "Just Watch Me: The Life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau 1968-2000.''
Canadian director Norman Jewison recalled casting Kidder for her first big film role, the 1969 comedy "Gaily, Gaily,'' and how she was "full of life'' and "did a heck of a good job.''
"I guess she will always be known for Lois Lane; she will be known for the most popular film she was in. But I think she'll be remembered also for her political stance that she took because she became a very strong leader ... for young people, and I was always kind of proud of her,'' Jewison said in a telephone interview.
"She became politically active and I thought she was very interesting in her feistiness and rebellious nature in life.
"I just kind of admired her strength. She was a very devoted person to her art and to film.''
Tributes to Kidder were posted to Twitter in the hours after her death began making headlines.
"She was a joy to be around,'' wrote English actress Sarah Douglas, who co-starred alongside Kidder as supervillain Ursa in "Superman'' and "Superman II.'' "We continued to have fun together over the last 40 years.''
American actress Teri Hatcher, who played Lane in the 1990s television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,'' tweeted that it was a "privilege'' to have shared the role with Kidder.
"She led the way brilliantly,'' Hatcher wrote.
Actor Mark Hamill said Kidder's legacy would "live on forever.''
"On-screen she was magic. Off-screen she was one of the kindest, sweetest, most caring woman I've ever known,'' he wrote.
Actor and writer Kumail Nanjiani also tweeted about the actress's impact on the film industry.
"RIP Margot Kidder. One of my favourite movies of hers is the original Black Christmas. It introduced some elements that are now genre tropes and she's fantastic in it,'' he wrote.
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Middlesex County's Mosa Forest damaged by Jeeps, ATVs, OPP say
Middlesex OPP are trying to track down trespassers in vehicles who have torn up a fragile and valuable natural area.
Mosa Forest is a 300 acre parcel of property owned and managed by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority in Southwest Middlesex, near Sassafras Road and Centreville Drive.
Due to its size, it is considered the largest Carolinian Forest south of London and is home to a number of species at risk.
Middlesex OPP said trespassers have cut down wire fences and driven All Terrain Vehicles and Jeeps through the forest in the last few days.
Police say the trespassers have done a lot of damage to the forest floor and disturbed the wildlife.
The area is normally only open to hikers.
Police encourage anyone with information to come forward or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online to www.londoncrimestoppers.com


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Alpine climbing routes in the Wilder Kaiser
Suggested routes for rock climbing in the Kaiser massif
The Wilder Kaiser provides very good conditions for alpine climbing tours and you can find topographic plans for complete routes along the smooth faces of the Wilder Kaiser massif here. The suggested tips for tours should be very helpful when planning your route for an alpine climbing tour in the Kaiser mountains.
Topographic plans for individual alpine climbing routes
We are not to be held responsible for the accuracy of the listed topographic plans!


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Yes thats right we went over to the UK and played with the legendary Second Time Lucky. We just want to thank you guys for hosting us and showing us an amazing time. Special thanks goes out to Emma's folks for having us out to their beautiful home and cooking for us before our show in Horsham. Below is a link to that show. Also thank all the kids who came out to see us. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Video from Horsham show in the UK


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We've all been there. We make grand resolutions and abandon them by mid-February. Year after year, we promise ourselves it'll be different, but every year we find ourselves in the same place. It can be disheartening. The problem isn't you: it's your resolutions.
The key to making resolutions that stick isn't having steely willpower or completely turning your life upside down, it's learning to make smarter resolutions. When you make resolutions that feel good and fit easily into your life, it's easy to see them through. However, when you make resolutions that are too lofty or imposing, you may be setting yourself up for failure.
We've put together our 5 favorite New Year's Resolutions that we believe can lead to healthier living for anybody and aren't too difficult to adhere to. Whether you pick a couple to try or take on the whole list is up to you, but one thing is for certain: your body will thank you for any healthy change you make.
5 Resolutions for Healthier Living
1. Meditate
The world we live in is loud and busy. Sometimes we need to step away to quiet our minds and find some peace, even when our surroundings are chaotic. Although meditation has been around for thousands of years, its recent surge in popularity has piqued the interest of many, and with good reason. Research has shown that meditation can have some physiological and psychological benefits.
You don't need an expensive retreat or an extra hour in your day to reap the benefits from meditation. The trick to making meditation work in your life is starting small. All you need is a quiet, comfortable place to sit and 5 minutes. Your meditation practice can be as simple as sitting with your eyes closed and focusing on your breathing, or you can opt for a guided meditation (there are tons of great meditation apps available).
2. Go meatless
Making it a point to have a meatless day on occasion will help you to expand your dietary horizons. Crafting meals around plant proteins instead of meat is an eye-opening experience that allows you to try new foods and cooking methods. There are many great vegan and vegetarian recipes available online. Who knows? You might even find a new favorite meal!
We love the idea of incorporating Meatless Monday into your weekly routine or even trying out a vegan or vegetarian diet for a week at a time. (Psst… we've also got great vegan and vegetarian supplements available at www.puremarknaturals.com)
3. Grow your own food
One of the best ways to save money on produce and control exactly what you put on your plate is to plant a garden. When you grow your own food, you get to decide what to plant, how to fertilize, whether to use pesticides, and when to harvest. You'll know exactly where your food came from and what went in to bringing it to your table.
If you've never planted a garden, it may sound daunting, but it can be as much (or as little) work as you decide you want it to be. You can start small with an indoor herb garden and work your way up to a full garden. If you simply don't have the space for an outdoor garden, check into community gardens in your area.
4. Get outdoors
Sunlight and fresh air can have such a positive effect on the way we feel mentally and physically. Make it a habit to get at least 5 minutes of fresh air every day. We're guessing once you get outdoors, you'll want to stay a little longer.
5. Laugh every day
What is life if we can't enjoy ourselves? Laughter is so good for us - it boosts our mood and can reduce stress. If you've had a particularly difficult day, make it a point to call your funniest friend for a chat, or check out some funny videos online.
This blog is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Content is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options.


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In less than a month since its last downtime, Xbox Live is facing issues again. Microsoft has acknowledged that Xbox Live Core Services is down for many. The core component is required for users to sign in, create new accounts, or manage their accounts. In other words, this is the last thing you want to be broken on your Xbox One.
"Are you having connectivity issues with Xbox Live? Our team is already investigating and we hope to have everything back to normal ASAP," Microsoft wrote in the Xbox Live Status page. "Thanks for your patience while we work. We'll update you again as soon as we have more information."
It's not clear exactly how many people are affected, though according to DownDetector, a service that monitors outages, there have been numerous reports about Xbox outage in the past half an hour from across the globe.
To recall, Microsoft has suffered a number of issues with its Xbox Live in the past few weeks. The company was not long ago targetted by hackers who wanted to publicly spot weakness in Microsoft's gaming service.
Update: The outage seems to have resolved. Microsoft says as such on its Status page, though what caused the issue still remains a mystery.


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|Provide basic services for artists and other guests staying in all the cottages.
|Prepare linen supplies for those in cottage accommodation.
|Self-reliant and organised.
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|Primarily Thursday and Friday morning pre-festival with some on-call work during the event. Must be available until noon on Monday to assist in cottage cleaning.
Instrument scheduling and lock up
|Instrument scheduling is an essential part of our support to artists who often have to perform in several venues and need assistance to move larger items.
|Work as part of a small team who check-in and manage the secure storage of instruments in the lockup, plus timely transport of larger instruments between the lock-up and backstage at venues across the festival site.
|Must be 25 yrs. + with current driver's license. Must be fit, have a good knowledge of the festival site (or learn quickly!) and have total respect for artists' instruments. An ability to plan a sequence of tasks and think on your feet is a distinct advantage when (if!) scheduling goes awry.
|Team size
|3 plus Area Manager
|Available hours
|Work 3 shifts of 3 hours over the weekend. See the booking system for full details.


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Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith walked hand-in-hand on way into a taping of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Monday
Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith have been together for over 20 years, but the couple looked like newlyweds on Monday — walking hand-in-hand as they headed into a filming of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at New York City's famed Ed Sullivan Theatre.
The former James Bond actor, 64, was dressed to kill in a royal blue suit and matching tie, which he paired with a crisp white shirt and black shoes.
Smith, 54, was all smiles by his side wearing a fitting little black dress. She paired the look with yellow flats, a silvery tassel necklace, and a black sequin clutch.
RELATED: How Pierce Brosnan Found Love Again With Wife Keely Shaye Smith
The couple have been married for nearly 16 years, tying the knot in Ireland in August 2001, after first meeting in Mexico in 1994.
Brosnan has been effusive in his praise of his wife in the past. "I love her vitality, her passion," Brosnan gushed to the Independent in March 2016. "She has this strength that I wouldn't be able to live without. When Keely looks at me, I go weak."
Spending quality time together is a key ingredient of their happy marriage, as he shared with PEOPLE in April.
"My wife and I took a short road trip up to Santa Barbara — we were going for a romantic weekend and to look at houses and drink great wine," Brosnan said. "We didn't listen to any music, but we just listened to the sounds of each other's voices and sorted out the world."
RELATED VIDEO: Pierce Brosnan On Life After Losing Wife and Daughter to Ovarian Cancer: 'I Don't Look at the Cup as Half Full'
The pair have two sons together: Dylan, 20, and Paris, 16.
He also has a 33-year-old son, Sean, from his previous marriage to Australian actress Cassandra Harris, who died in 1991 of ovarian cancer. The disease also claimed their daughter Charlotte in 2013.
Brosnan's new movie, The Foreigner, hits theaters Oct. 13.


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As Manchester United's first competitive goalscorer against Bayern Munich in the club's history, Dwight Yorke is looking forward to welcoming the German club back to Old Trafford on 14 June.
Yorke, who made the switch from Aston Villa to United during the summer of 1998, was surprised to hear that his Champions League strike was United's first-ever goal against Bayern. "I'll take that," he joked. The then 27-year-old beat goalkeeper Oliver Kahn in the Reds' second game of the group stage in a campaign where the Reds progressed all the way to the final, meeting Bayern again in Barcelona and, of course, winning 2-1.
The former striker told ManUtd.com of his participation in the upcoming Legends event: "It's the only game that can get me to put my football boots on again – it's one for a good cause in the Foundation, raising a lot of money, so it's a great opportunity to play at this wonderful stadium and roll back the years.
"I'm sure I'm equally as excited as all the other players are and it will be a great occasion. We went to Munich about a year ago and it's our turn to entertain them and I expect another close contest on the day. It'll be very competitive again. We are excited and looking forward to it."
The first leg at the Allianz Arena last August finished 3-3 with Andy Cole scoring a brace and Paul Scholes adding another. Paulo Sergio, Giovane Elber and Alexander Zickler scored for the hosts.
"We're not trying to make a comeback here but I can assure you, when they get here, the competitive element kicks in," Yorke added. "It's just the nature of how we are and, as I said, we want to win the game but also, at the end of the day, it's a game of football that is for a good cause and that is what we are all doing it for.
"We know what a fantastic team they are - the history of Munich, the history behind Manchester United Football Club – it's just huge and it'll draw a great deal of attraction to it. We're all retired but we all have that one magical moment that we want to relive and I'm sure it won't be any different when we turn up on the day."
All proceeds from the event will go to the Manchester United Foundation for its work with young people across Greater Manchester and there will be more on show than just football as Union J will also be performing.
"I think that's the sort of thing the Foundation are trying to draw on here," said the former Trinidad & Tobago international. "It's not just the football match, it's the whole occasion, coming to the stadium, having the ambiance, seeing the band perform and getting interactive with everyone. It's a real fun day and hopefully we get a beautiful afternoon here in Manchester so the people can come out even more but it's a real good, fun, family event to come to.
"The fans and the families all come out to support the cause and we want to put on a good show as we know it's for a charity and the Foundation. At the same time, there's people paying to come in and they expect a good game in return and that's what we will try to give them."


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Alexander Lang has been working on a USB breakout board, he writes:
I often need to intercept USB signals for decoding and measurement purposes. I cut a cable apart last time I needed one but to be honest I much prefer doing things properly. I also noticed that nobody seems to sell a similar product on Ebay, Aliexpress or Amazon! I did find a vendor in the USA on tindie. I also found this product on tindie which is similar but has a current monitoring circuit built in.
Either of these products would work for my purposes but the first product's shipping costs from the USA seem a little extravagant and I only wanted one or two.
The second product uses pin headers to allow connection which are a bit close together for my liking. It's often the way of things. When I cannot obtain what I want I make my own!
More details on his blog.
On the other hand, there are about a zillion ultra-cheap Chinese modules that break out pins from USB male or female connectors – one could just connect two of those back to back and get on with it (bonus: the second connector can also be mini/micro USB etc. as needed). Sure, signal integrity would not be exactly stellar, but if we're talking in-line dongles you're obviously not all that interested in that, and frankly it would still be quite good enough for snooping on the data itself or watching line voltage levels
Here is my take on the same subject:
I intended this for current monitoring, USB signal breakout, connecting USB chargers to my Re:LoadPro,
and just about qanything USB-related you need (as long as its not USB 3).
The board is only 5×5 so you can get 40 of those for $10 (I think even $5 recently).
In some cases (USBA male and female) you may need 2 boards but these are so cheap it doesn't matter.
It looks rather amateurish to me.
not length matched or impedance controlled
Exactly. He said he wants things done properly but all I see is a gigantic board, without controlled impedance traces or anything. Chances are the cable was a better option…
Look at his thoughts about just that and "the other V1.0" board on his blog page.
There's a different picture on his website. It's a bit better, but I don't remember anyone ever using 1.5mm wide tracks, ha ha. Almost anything will work for 12Mbps and high-speed USB will still work a lot of stuff that do not follow ideal design rules, but I'd like to see the oscilloscope tracing for that board at 480Mbps…
Hi people – agree with all the comments made. I did update the picture on the blog post and I have attempted to match track lengths and perform impedance matching so hopefully things will work out. I wasn't aware my post was going to be shared on dangerous prototypes – Appreciate the critique


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Inter coach Stefano Pioli insists his side's focus must be on a return to winning ways before they can contemplate the thought of Europa League football.
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Having enjoyed a fine run of form to threaten a challenge on the top three, Inter have fallen away following a six-match winless run in Serie A and now find themselves three points short of sixth-placed rivals AC Milan in the hunt for Europa League football.
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While Pioli is keen for his side to recover and secure European qualification, he is first aiming to give the Inter fans some much-needed cheer with a win at Genoa.
"In Genoa, I expect the right reaction - we have worked well," he told a pre-match news conference. "There is only one result we must achieve.
"It's time for us to get back to winning ways - it's been far too long. We must think about nothing but winning matches and doing the best we possibly can in these last four games.
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"There's not really much we can say to our fans - they're doing everything and more to get behind the team. They deserve an Inter team in the top spots.
"Regardless of any Europa League qualification, we must play to honour this club - that's all the motivation we need."


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I do understand where the anti-porn feminists are coming from. They want to cut down on violence, oppression, and degradation of women. Okay, great. Completely with you. What's the problem? Well, degradation is subjective. Violence can be consensual. And though I may not want to watch 90% of the mainstream porn that's out there, I believe strongly in freedom of expression. If a woman wants to be involved in the sex industry, more power to her. Here's what I suggest:
- Focus on the real problems. Target coercion and non-consent, for example. Target non-consensual "recruitment" of women, whether through trafficking or other means. Increase regulation of the porn industry, but don't regulate ideas. If porn is de-stigmatised, we can focus on getting the industry to pay its models well, making sure some tricky financial stuff isn't going on to cheat the models, and making sure women in the sex industry have health insurance and other benefits. Though it's hard to decide where I stand on this in terms of consent, I might also be okay with targeting unsafe sex in the porn industry. The problem is that when you target the content of pornography, or all of pornography, rather than the negative effects, you don't achieve your goal. If porn was illegal, it would just go underground. The sex trade flourishes whether legal or not, but if we focus on protection and benefits for sex workers, at least we're keeping women safe.
- Don't use anti-porn activism as an excuse to regulate sex. By this, I mean that too often feminists get into the business of regulating desire. Proposed legislation that targets "degrading" forms of pornography tells women that their sexual desires are not okay. Targeting S&M and other consensual practices is just as bad as targeting gay or lesbian sexuality. If everyone is consenting, who are feminists to decide what is and isn't degrading?
- Focus on sex-positive culture. And on a related note, this may seem completely antithetical to anti-porn advocacy, but I'm not sure that it is. Let's focus on eliminating the stigmas that surround sexuality, especially female sexuality. Let's make the message that it is okay to desire what you desire, and that it is not okay for others to force you into sexual situations in any way. This could achieve two things. One is that people won't enter the porn industry because it's the only way to indulge in their desires. Another is that it will de-stigmatise sex work and female sexual expression, so that women in the sex industry don't feel like underground, unprotected individuals who don't deserve fair pay and decent working conditions. It also could lead to more porn created by women, for women.


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Kings Week 9: Day 2
Pray and read
Ask God for humility and insight as you read his Word today, so that by his Spirit, you're able to trust him and live it out. Read 1 Kings 21.
Why does Ahab want Naboth's vineyard? Why does Naboth refuse him? How does Ahab respond?
How does Jezebel respond to the situation? Why does she enter the conflict?
How does God respond to the actions of Jezebel and Ahab? What are the consequences for their actions?
How does God respond to Ahab's repentance? What part of the judgement on Ahab has been turned aside, and what part remains in place?
Read Revelation 19:11-16.
What are the differences between Ahab's kingship and Jesus' kingship? How does Jesus' robe dipped in blood (v13) compare to Ahab's kingship?
What are the differences between being a person under Ahab's kingship vs Jesus' kingship? (Which direction does each lead you into?)
How does Jesus' powerful and sacrificial kingship lead you to respond to him today?
Thank God for sending Jesus to be a far greater king than we could every hope to have.
Ask God to help you to continue (or start) trusting and submitting your life to Jesus today.


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I've posted my trail journal, photos, and map from my short Appalachian Trail excursion. You can review it all at AT Hike page.
I've been out walking 4 to 8 miles on the local trail this past week to keep my knee moving. It's feeling much better and I will be spending days over the next month taking in some local hikes around the Twin Cities. I have a book titled '60 Hikes Within 60 Miles' for Minneapolis and I'll check out a few of those.
I've been out walking 4 to 8 miles on the local trail this past week to keep my knee moving. It's feeling much better and I will be spending days over the next month taking in some local hikes around the Twin Cities. I have a book titled '60 Hikes Within 60 Miles' for Minneapolis and I'll check out a few of those.
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Posted: 08/29/2014
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I think a good question to ask yourself when you are participating in a recreational activity, such as a long hike, is: 'Is the effort I'm expending worth the enjoyment I'm receiving?'
Most outdoor activities include some strenuous effort that result in rewards. For example, hiking to a mountain top, or paddling across a lake, or climbing up a cliff. Parts of the activity are grueling work, but the rewards of beautiful views, exciting rapids, or new terrain are worth the expected work.
When the answer to the question is 'No, the effort is more than the rewards,' then it's no longer recreational. And, I feel, it's time to stop. That happened to me earlier this week, for the first time on my long hikes.
My left knee became painful the second evening of my hike, most likely because I was pushing too hard on very rough, very steep, downhill portions of the trail. The next day, the discomfort grew until it hurt on every step - up, down, or level. For 3 more days, I continued on with the hope it would eventually work itself out but it maintained a fairly consistent irritation.
So, when I arrived in Duncannon, PA on Sunday night, I had a plan to visit a doctor in the morning and then make a decision. If the knee should feel better in 2 days or less, I would continue. If it would take longer than that, I could not afford to sit in a town for 3 days or more because I would miss my already small window of completing the trail before winter weather.
Monday morning, the doctor checked me out and said it looked solid with no major tearing and I could continue to walk on it - but recommended slower pace and even terrain. She said continuing my hike on the trail would most likely not make it worse, but it would not get a chance to heal and the pain could take a long time to abate.
This is when the question came up. A 2 hour debate with myself and I concluded: 'No, I'm not enjoying this.' The ongoing discomfort from the past 4 days would continue for the near future and I would not have fun.
I arranged a 20-mile shuttle to Hamburg, PA where I caught a 1,106-mile greyhound bus ride home. Late Tuesday night, after 24+ hours touring the country, I was home. I took yesterday to rest and come to grips in my head with my first long distance hiking failure.
Failure is the description that I keep coming back to for this hike. I had a goal to walk a certain distance in a certain time and reach the trail end. I failed to do that, actually didn't even come close. So, my trail record is now 3 wins and 1 lose. I completed the AZT, SHT, and IAT. I didn't complete my first effort with the AT.
It's pretty easy to start coming up with better ways to look at failed goals to make them not seem so bad. I hiked 123 miles in 5 days. I walked in 3 states - WV, MD, and PA. I learned a lot for future hikes. I met some interesting people. But, for now, I'm just sticking with 3-1 and admitting to myself that, however I look at it, I didn't reach my goal.
I'll share tomorrow some of the things I learned on this short trek and my plans for some shorter hikes the rest of this year.
PS: This picture is the last one I took on my hike. I am resting on a mountain before the final 600-foot steep, rocky, drop into Duncannon.
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Day 05 - Duncannon
I walked 63558 steps on the trail today.
I traveled about 29.5 miles today.
This view from the north across the Cumberland Valley shows the mountains where I started hiking this morning. From this nice view, I still had 12 miles of mountain trail to reach Duncannon, PA which I did a little after 7pm. Dead tired and out of water, I stumbled into town to find a bit more walking required due to a construction detour. Finally reaching the Doyle hotel here just before John locked the door made my extra efforts on the trail pay off. I'm checking in with a doctor tomorrow for my knee to see what can be done about it. As you can see from the miles of today, I can still hike but it's miserable and it would be dumb to force more injury. I met few people today, just a couple SoBos and some day hikers. The rain probably kept folks off the trail.
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Trail Journal
The 'scattered thunerstorms' have changed to a downpour the past hour. Fortunately, I got to Boiling Springs and hve waited out much of it at a gas station. It's letting up, so I'm back on the trail. A local guy here chatting with his buds gave me a cantalope from his garden - mmmmmm! Hoping for Duncannon and a bed tonight, but we'll see.
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Day 04 - Darn Knee
I walked 46149 steps on the trail today.
I traveled about 19 miles today.
Made it to Alec Kenndy shelter on a bum knee. :-( The folks I met yesterday didn't get here, but two SoBos showed up separately. They are a real testament to the variety of people, styles, and goals out here on the trail. :-) Both seem like good guys and it sounds like they are at the front of the SoBo bubble so I should be seeing more each day, as long as the knee holds out. I'm giving my knee tomorrow and then the next morning into Duncannon to get better, or I see a local doc for advice. And, thanks a ton for the supportive comments. It really helps to get them on a ridgetop with cell coverage. Speaking of ridgetops, this pic is the Rock Maze - a big jumble that the A.T. goes through.
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Day 03 - More NoBos
I walked 45602 steps on the trail today.
I traveled about 20 miles today.
Wonderful, but challenging, day of hiking! My left knee throbbed all day, especially on downhills, so I did a shorter day. On the trail, I met 'Toots' and his sister. Ran into them a couple more times and we're staying at the same shelter along with Wildfire and a Sobo guy. Wildfire is a young lady started in Springer and hoping to reach Katahdin. Toots is also doing the whole trail - his sis is with him for a week or so. It was great to reach camp early, wash a little, and get to visit instead of just crashing in bed. This pic is of me on one of the many Washington monuments around the area - taken the first day. I'll let you know how the knee works out tomorrow.
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