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This concise yet powerful volume examines the rise of charters in New Orleans, Chicago, and New York, exploring the specific conditions that spurred their proliferation. Raynard Sanders (New Orleans), David Stovall (Chicago), and Terrenda White (New York City) show how these schools-private institutions, usually established in poor or working-class African American and Latinx communities-promote competition instead of collaboration and are chiefly driven by financial interests. Sanders, Stovall, and White also reveal how charters position themselves as "public" to secure tax money but use their private status to hide data about enrollment and salaries. Furthermore, the authors document the lasting consequences of charter school expansion, including the displacement of experienced African American teachers; the rise of a rigid, militarized pedagogy; and community disruption.
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The Horrifying Things That Happened on This Week's Two-Episode "Bachelor" ARMAGEDDON
Emma Tyler - Northwestern University
Part One: Hometown Hellstorm
1. First, I must address the most disturbing social issue that occurred during this week's event. The few seconds that made us all search for God while simultaneously questioning our sexuality. Yes, I'm talking about Juan Pablo's steamy exchange with the talking Yellow M&M. JP has more natural chemistry with an animated peanut candy than he has with any of the women still left on this sham of a season.
2. Next, in a somehow more horrifying turn of events, Juan wore multiple Livestrong bands to every single hometown date. If I see someone still wearing a Livestrong band, I swipe left on Tinder. I don't bring him home to enjoy a warm meal with my most loved and cherished family members. Just because he is foreign does not mean he is allowed to hold onto 2007 this hard.
3. Is it just me or is Andi's hair getting progressively more ombré as the season goes on? Or is it simply her highlight outgrowth since she's been locked up like a dangerous wolfman for 7 weeks? And since Crazy Eyes Clare is the only hairstylist left, no one was getting a root touch-up in Vietnam. Unless you want all your hair plucked out strand by strand, do not schedule an appointment with Tweezer- happy Clare. (Her eyebrows look like frowns- or very thin rainbows.) I think Assistant District Attorney Andi's hair color is simply a physical manifestation of the intelligence falling out of her head as she is forced to spend more time with Nikki.
4. On the subject of our favorite uncoordinated Southern Belle, The fact that Andi's dad is named "Hy" is pretty disturbing. I think the question on everyone's mind (besides "WTF is Andi still doing here? She is literally telling her hot sister that she thinks Juan might be trash AT THIS VERY MOMENT) was what is "Hy" short for? My hypothesis is that it is short for "Run and HYde Juan Pablo, because this guy is about five seconds away from shooting you in the kneecaps."
5. How dirty Clare's dog was. Talk about unsettling. I'm not even going to touch upon Clare's family, because that was no plot twist. I could tell by Clare's Smurfette voice that her entire family was going to be horrific. I'm just genuinely trusting the integrity of people who invite ABC into their Sacramento home and do not give their dog a bath first. The thing looked like it walked straight out of a Sarah McLaughlin commercial. Honestly, we should call Sarah and try to help this poor dog. I can tell you right now, the "arms of the angels" would be a nice vacation from sister Laura's sweaty death grip.
Part Two: Fantasy Suite Fiasco
5. Who is planning these dates? Why does Clare get to reenact a P. Diddy music video on a yacht while Andi is forced to play street soccer in a shanty town? Poor girl is flown to St. Lucia and all she gets is a "Seafood Fiesta". Can we just collectively as a society decide that the words "seafood" and "fiesta" should never be used in conjunction with one another?
4. Nikki's wardrobe has always been somewhat troubling. My concern was elevated when she showed up wearing fringe and bell bottoms to her St. Lucia one- on -one. I'm a practical gal who is all about recycling stellar outfits, but I draw the line at re-wearing your 2009 sorority crush party outfit five years later on national TV. But I'm actually not that surprised, we knew Nikki's judgement was always slightly out of whack. (ie. being in "love" with JP at the tender age of 26 ; her unfortunate side tattoo).
3. In possibly the most frustrating part of the event, the show's producers continue to film important dialogue while inside a tropical wind tunnel. In the grand tradition of "The Bachelor", the producers are too busy drinking Mai Tais and cliff jumping to worry about sound feedback. WHY ARE WE SCHEDULING DRAMA-FILLED PICNICS IN FRONT OF A NOISY WATER FALL? CAN WE NO LONGER AFFORD BOOM MICS, ABC?? I'm already struggling to put together Juan Pablo's broken English, can we not film dinner dates in the middle of St. Lucia's Cicada mating season?
2. Chris Harrison: THE RETURN. Chris Harrison has been phoning it in all season, and for good reason. Every time Juan Pablo opens his mouth, you can see the life leave Harrison's eyes. But in St. Lucia, Chris took a break from questioning what wrong choices he made in a past life to deserve this fate. C Hazy met up with JP to drop some knowledge on him. He finally informs Juan Pablo that he is not on this show to find a 26-year-old house sitter. Continually saying that he "feels good about the girls" and that "he likes their faces" is not working for this bored housewife American audience. We are expecting a proposal, and Chris is not having any of JP's Latin lover, Livestrong band routine. "Here in America, we fall in love on national TV in 8 weeks. IDK, if its the language barrier but you need to get with the regularly scheduled program hombre. " You tell him, C Hazy.
1. IN THE MOST SHOCKING EPISODE OF "THE BACHELOR" YET, Andi got the hell out of dodge. Sorry ABC, but even professional cartoon dinosaur Sean Lowe saw that one coming. The girl had a brain, and Juan Pablo has genuinely no idea what the word "default" means.
The truly shocking moment came when Juan tried to comfort Andi by physically plucking her eyebrow with his fingers. I have no words for this. It was honestly one of the most disturbing things I have ever seen. I support Andi in her escape from Juan Pablo's creepy Eyebrow Island. I hope he rubs Clare's little thin rainbow brows until they are both eaten by a shark and served at next week's "Seafood Fiesta".
Emma Tyler - Northwestern University
I will admit I am pretty late to the game. I am a fairly recent Uber convert, and shudder when I think about my life before. It is hard to even remember sometimes. Did I really have to walk everywhere? Or, God forbid, hail cab drivers without first knowing their customer satisfaction rating?! Life before 5-star drivers sending you text alerts seems like the Paleolithic era.
For those not yet enlightened, Uber is a start-up with its roots in San Francisco. The mobile app connects nearby drivers for hire with those needing to hitch a ride. With a tap of your touch screen, a driver is on his or way and you can track their progress on a map. Uber will even shoot you a text when your ride has arrived. Originally the service provided luxury cars, like black sedans and Cadillac Escalades. However, Uber has expanded to a wider range of cars with lower-priced UberX . These fast, low-priced rides are especially appealing to the stereotypically poor and lazy college crowd. Uber is your new best friend when there's that really awesome party downtown, and you're just slightly too cold and/or intoxicated to get there on your own. Before UberX launched, you would have to reach the "Complete Disregard for Personal Finances" stage of intoxication in order to hire a black car to drive you to a dive bar 15 minutes away. UberX hath brought the luxury of sheer laziness to the collegiate masses.
Not to mention Uber is also an experience, from directing drivers to nonexistent locales to asking them what to order on your pizza, Uber stories never cease to entertain. I downloaded the app only a few weeks ago, and I already have prime dinner party material.
In one of my first black car Ubers, the driver had magazines displayed in the back pockets of the front seats for bored riders to read en route. However, I began to look closer and became utterly confused. All the magazines were magazines about owning your own jet, or buying your own private jet. There was like 10+ private jet magazines in this Lincoln. When I asked the driver why he picked such a specific type of literature, he responded, "Because luxury." We did not speak for the rest of our long journey.
I had an even more memorable experience with my first UberX. I was returning home from a long night in downtown Chicago and began chatting with the driver about life as college student. He began talking to me about his 15-year-old daughter who he was worried about going too crazy because she and her girlfriends stole wine for their past sleepover. I calmed his fears saying she will turn out just fine, and its better she experiment now. He then moved on to the fact that his daughter was already on birth control because of health issues, and that scared him. I tried again, like the loyal Uber rider I am, to comfort him. Telling him I had a similar situation with my health, and turned out just fine. He then proceeded to ask what birth control I was on because he "knew a lot about gynecology." We proceeded to discuss the pros and cons of various tampon brands. He then asked if he should buy his daughter condoms and hide them around her room, like a creepy sex-ed Easter egg hunt. This deep and thought provoking conversation continued until I reached my location. I used Uber that night to find a ride, and I ended up finding a man in need of my feminine guidance.
Out of sheer curiosity, I began asking those around me about their strangest Uber experience. The results will shock, delight, and possibly disturb you. I give all those who volunteered their stories a 4.5-star rating.
What is the weirdest thing that has ever happened to you in an Uber?
" I took an Uber in Paris with one other girl. By the end of the ride, the girl I took it with was making out with the driver."
"Our UberX driver told us that he designed custom suits for 250 dollars. His name was Sunday. He kept going through his Facebook profile pictures showing us all the clothing he made."
" My driver and I went through the Pita Inn drive thru together."
"I fell asleep in an Uber in San Francisco. I woke up a full hour away from where I had asked to be taken."
"Leaving a party, I stole an Uber another girl had ordered. I hopped in the back and saw Target bags filled with chips and snacks. I assumed this was the world's greatest Uber and they were complimentary. I ripped open a bag of Cheetos and went to town. Turns out, they were the driver's personal groceries. I was promptly kicked out of the Escalade."
"The driver offered me a condom. True story."
" While in Paris, my driver yelled at me for filming him. I was filming him because he was trying to charge us 200% of our actual fare. "
"On my way to a bar with my friends, our UberX driver told us that he doesn't need the money he gets from driving. He just likes to sign up on 'big nights out' and hear stories from drunk passengers."
"On my way home from the airport my driver spent the entire time talking about UFOs. He kept asking me if I believed in them and taking his hands off the wheel to show me UFO 'evidence' on his phone."
"An Uber driver once willingly took us on an alcohol run in the midst of the ride. He let me mix drinks in the car as long as I promised his seats wouldn't smell like whiskey."
"My friend and I took an Uber from Chicago last weekend. The driver needed us to give him directions the whole time. He didn't know what Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive were."
"I had an Uber pick me up and take me to the airport at like five in the morning. Due to horrible decision making, I had gone out drinking the night before my flight. It turns out I had actually had this same driver a few days ago. When I got in the car, he said 'You look very sick.' I assured him I was fine. He tried to drive me to the hospital instead of the airport."
Please feel free to leave your strangest Uber encounters in the comments below.
Emma Tyler - Northwestern University
Have you always dreamed of pranking first -years with Fred and George? Is your greatest wish to aggressively make- out with Dean Thomas in a booth at the Three Broomsticks? It turns out you don't need to ride the Hogwarts Express and live in an absurdly dangerous castle to meet these infamous witches- and- wizards- in -training. As luck would have it, they can be conveniently located at your American university. You can find them drinking Firewhiskey out of red solo cups, or just being a general pain in your Muggle arse.
Lee Jordan – The most overzealous sports journalism major on campus. He thinks he's going to be on ESPN, and you think you're going to unfollow him on Twitter if he says one more uninspired thing about the NCAA. You can find him awkwardly announcing the women's field hockey game or broadcasting his own Fantasy Baseball -themed radio show that no one listens to.
Hermione Granger - You know when you have one of those bleak mornings? You're hungover, your breath smells like bowling alley pizza, and the regrets of last night are still visible in your glassy eyes. But you roll out of bed and drag your disgusting self to discussion section, mainly because you could use the attendance points. Your try-too-hard T.A. will then start asking everyone about the readings- which you couldn't even read if they were sitting in front of you because you have an old mascara clump lodged in your eye. But you know that girl who's holding a Venti from Starbucks and an actual, leather-bound day planner? She's in the corner of the room and she actually did all the reading, including the SUGGESTED ARTICLES. She then makes everyone else look like dimwitted trash. Yeah, that's Hermione.
Colin Creevey- The kid that thinks he's a professional photographer. He believes his filtered photo of a latte makes him an artist, and we should all be lining up to be featured in his magnificent "portraits". He will have a website that is designed exclusively in black and white because he's #modern. He will have like a million Instagram followers and a bunch of artsy Facebook photos albums where he forced his friends to model for him. These aforementioned friends will look visibly pained and will most likely be standing in a field of wheat.
Ron Weasley- You know the kid who literally never pays attention in class? He spends all lecture messaging his two lame friends about their totally unexciting weekend plans. He still wears whatever clothes his Mom buys for him, and never turns anything in on time because of some ridiculous excuse. You just know that because he's too busy messaging his best friend about their upcoming Apples to Apples tournament, he has absolutely no idea what's going on in this class. This class will also have a group project and there is a 100 percent chance you will get paired with his kid. He won't respond to any of your desperate emails, and leave you to do all the work. Basically, this kid will abandon you in a magical tent in the middle of a Scottish forest. First, this kid sucks. Second, this kid is Ron Weasley.
Remus Lupin – The guy who changes. It's basically a right of passage to date a guy like this during your formative college years. He's older, intellectual, and facially symmetrical. But more importantly, he's secretly a total nightmare. Maybe he turns into Scott Disick after 2 beers, or perhaps he starts punching walls every time he sees you speak to another male. . Let me save you some trouble, the good does not outweigh the bad. No matter how fantastic the facial hair, a terrifying wolf/human is not Facebook official material.
Draco Malfoy- The classic East Coast power tool. You can find him walking around reminding everyone how much better coffee/bars/sushi/dogs/pavement/oxygen is in Manhattan. His parents have friends in high places, and he has servants to do his laundry (RIP Dobby #neverforget). But who cares if he has two houses in the Hamptons? Or is a member of one of the last, elite Pureblood wizarding families? His meathead friends only use him for his money and connections, and his hair will turn white by the time he's 16.
Albus Dumbledore- The Econ professor who doesn't explain anything all semester, and then lets you fight for your life on the final exam. He just cryptically rambles on and makes you figure it all out yourself in the library at 1 a.m. He leaves you studying all the wrong things and chasing down all the wrong Death Eaters. Why didn't he tell you real GDP was going to be on this quiz? Why wasn't he just like, "Hey if Snape murders me, no worries he's still chill."?!?!
Luna Lovegood- That alternative girl who is just way too "different" for us mainstream college underlings. She shops exclusively at thrift shops or makes her own clothes, because Urban Outfitters is for blood-sucking capitalists. You can't go out to sushi with her, because you'll end up hearing about the horrors of corporate fish farms for 40+ minutes. She pays homage to the 1990s ironically and cures headaches with herbal tea and power crystals. She makes it clear she only listens to bands you've never heard of, and reads literary magazines that you just wouldn't "get".
Lavender Brown – The sorority girl with 16 different monogrammed accessories and bows on everything she owns. She also probably has a bunch of profile pictures featuring her and her pastel-clad boyfriend- all of which will have Taylor Swift song lyrics as captions.
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Following the European Commission's recent press release on the updates to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we take a look at the key points that will affect all businesses using the data of EU citizens and the impact this will have on marketing practices.
What are the headlines?
The new regulation. Over recent years, digital communications have evolved considerably, which has resulted in a need to update the laws protecting our privacy. As well as keeping communications confidential and requiring consent to access metadata (information logged about devices and their locations, times of communication in and out, IP addresses, etc.), the new rules also cover marketing communications and tracking of user behaviour online.
Intended benefits of this change:
- Support innovation and increase consumer trust.
- Reinforce security within the EU's Digital Single Market.
Marketing communications. Email, SMS and automated calling will require users consent before unsolicited communications can be sent to them for reasons other than for billing purposes. Companies must be able to provide proof that every data record they hold for citizens within the EU has double opted-in to receive electronic communications.
Intended benefits of this change:
- Businesses will be able to communicate additional services more effectively to develop business as their messages will be by explicit consent
- Users will have more control over spam and marketing calls
Cookies. The cookie policy of 2012 has been updated and made simpler. Although companies will still require consent to track online behaviours, they will no longer need it for non-privacy intrusive cookies that improve a users experience on the website, for example to remember shopping basket history or auto completion of form fields.
Intended benefits of this change:
- Businesses will have clearer rules.
- Users won't have to give consent each time they visit websites, but will have full transparency.
Deadline. The changes are due to become effective from 25 May 2018. This means that, from this date, any data that does not have explicit, recorded consent cannot be contacted and your subscription process must have been updated to comply.
Impact of Brexit. We will still be members of the EU in May 2018 and even after a hard Brexit, it is highly likely that any negotiated trade deals will include provision for equal levels of data security on either side.
B2B vs B2C. One of the biggest debates in circulation is the extent to which the new rules will impact B2B marketing. Certainly, as written, the rules aren't limited to contact with consumers. By the regulation's reference to 'natural and legal persons', companies marketing to other companies must also comply.
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There is still chance for change. Once the final text is published, it will go before the EU Parliament and EU Council of Ministers for review and substantial amendments could be made. The lobbying process will continue over this period.
In the meantime, we will be monitoring the situation closely and sharing our thoughts on how to prepare for the May 2018 deadline on the assumption that the regulations are implemented in their current form. This will mean you are not only compliant, but you retain as much of your hard earned data as possible.
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During pregnancy, women may experience a number of complaints, many of which can be helped by regular physiotherapy treatment. The most common complaints may include:
Low back pain is a very common complaint for women in pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester when the patient's centre of gravity has shifted. Low back pain during pregnancy can be treated with hands on physiotherapy, postural education, providing back supports, home exercises or a Physio Group Exercise program.
A common problem related to pregnancy, due to the pregnancy hormone progesterone, which relaxes and weakens the pelvic floor to increase its suppleness for birth. Pelvic floor muscles can become strained and weakened during pregnancy and childbirth, leading to Pelvic floor dysfunction and continence problems. Physiotherapists can provide strengthening exercises and a Physio Group Exercise program during pregnancy to strengthen these muscles and to help reduce the muscle weakness which can be caused by childbirth.
The Sacroiliac joints (SIJ's) are located at the very bottom of the back. The pain is often one-sided and may be concentrated in your buttocks (Sturesson et al 1997). During pregnancy, females release extra hormones that allow the connective tissues in the body to relax, allowing the muscles to stretch enough to give birth. This can result in the SIJ ligaments and muscles becoming overly mobile, allowing excessive movement in these joints.
Physiotherapists can provide strengthening exercises during pregnancy to improve stability as well as hands on therapy to realign the pelvis and reduce pain.
The sciatic nerve is a long nerve that runs from the lower back to the back of the legs and feet. Pressure on the sciatic nerve during pregnancy can lead to backache or other areas. Sometimes persistent or chronic pressure to the sciatic nerve can result in weakness in the leg or surrounding areas, numbness or even tingling.
Physiotherapy utilises manual treatment as well as stretching exercises to relieve symptoms and reduce disability.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by an increase in fluid causing swelling around the channel of nerves (the carpal tunnel) in your wrist. This swelling can lead to symptoms such as:
Physiotherapists can provide treatment such as mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises, to relieve symptoms. Specific braces can be utilised at nights and during certain activities to help control inflammation around the wrist and minimise symptoms.
After giving birth, many women experience low back pain. Physiotherapy treatments such as mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, stretching, strengthening, hydrotherapy-adelaide and Physio Group Exercise programs can be used to reduce symptoms.
The Sacroiliac joints (SIJ's) are located at the very bottom of the back. The pain is often one-sided and may be concentrated in your buttocks (Sturesson et al 1997). After pregnancy, women may still have hyper mobile joints which can be painful. Physiotherapy can help by providing patients with hands on treatment, strengthening exercises, hydrotherapy-adelaide and a Physio Group exercise program, to help relieve symptoms and regain muscle tone.
Post pregnancy, many women will find a reduction in their pelvic floor muscle control. This area can be re-strengthened with the help of a Physiotherapist, who can provide specific pelvic floor exercises and a Physio Group Exercise program.
During pregnancy, women may experience Diastasis Recti due to excessive stretching of the abdominal muscles. This condition is more common in women who have had multiple pregnancies. Although the condition presents during the pregnancy, no treatment is necessary until after the birth. Physiotherapy treatment for this condition may include strengthening exercises, or a Physio Group Exercise program to work and repair the damaged abdominal muscles and re strengthen their core muscles.
To help alleviate all those aches and pains you experience during pregnancy our highly experienced Physiotherapists developed our Pre & Postnatal classes to safely strengthen and tone the entire body. Our individualised circuit classes focus on the core and pelvic floor muscles to help reduce pain through:
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The Jonestown massacre in November 1978 claimed 918 lives, and then a few days later, the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk occurred at the hands of a dismissed public employee Dan White.
These events went together as a form of cosmic justice. Moscone and gay activist Harvey Milk had been among the biggest boosters of the mentally unhinged Jim Jones, who had pushed his followers into committing suicide in Guyana
Jones was well-connected to black radicals like Angela Davis; he identified with the rising gay insurgency championed by his friend Milk; and he led a cult that combined New Age features with devotion to Jones as a leader with supernatural powers.
Jones enjoyed the fervent support of the entire Democratic establishment. Whenever a complaint began to circulate, his highly placed army of defenders would spring to his aid. These included President Jimmy Carter, California Governor Jerry Brown, Lieutenant Governor Mervyn Dymally, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Speaker of the California House of Representatives Willie Brown, Mayor Moscone of San Francisco to City Supervisor Milk.
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God created the human body to be lithe and limber, capable of moving or bending without restraint. But over the many centuries, we have gone from exerting physical energy into our work to a more relaxed state of mental toil. Thus, our once flexible bodies – so used to gliding about- are now accustomed to sitting in office chairs.
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Forward Bend- One of the simplest stretches to increase flexibility is this pose. The hamstrings can be stretched simply by standing in an upright position and bending forward to touch the toes. If the toes cannot be reached, do not fret. Just remain still for 10 to 15 seconds before moving forward from that position.
Raised Big Toe – With your back to the floor, wrap a yoga strap or belt around your raised foot and release after 10 to 15 seconds.
Wide-Legged Position – Sit with your legs wide open and bend forward (if comfortable for you). This will stretch the thighs.
Low Lunge – Kneel to the floor, place your left knee behind you, and bring your right knee forward. Lay your hands on the floor in front of you to balance yourself as you straighten your left leg and lift your right knee. Hold this pose for 10 to 15 seconds and repeat the process on the other side.
Downward-Facing Dog Pose – Get on all fours and lift your leg, ensuring that your foot is pointed downward. Lift the leg as high as you possibly can without breaking the pose. Hold pose for 10 to 15 seconds, and repeat the process on the other side.
Dancer's Pose – While standing upright, grab hold of your right ankle with your right hand. Press your ankle into your hand while slightly leaning backward. Raise your left arm, and hold this posture for 10 to 15 seconds.
Bound Angle Pose – Sit down and straighten your legs. Bend the knees and pull them in until they reach your groin. Touch the soles of your feet together and turn your knees outward to the sides. Grab your feet, pull them slightly closer to the groin, and hold this pose for 10 to 15 seconds.
Cat & Cow Pose – To begin the cow pose, get on all fours and tilt you neck upward. Transition into the cat pose by inhaling a breath of air and slowly exhaling it as you raise your spine and drop your head. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds, and repeat the process a second time.
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56 Weeks of Training = a $38k Salary as a Surgical Technologist
With slightly more than a year of specialized training, Lacey McLaughlin will go from supporting her family on her meager pay as a server/bartender to nearly doubling her salary as a surgical technologist.
"I wanted more stability and retirement savings – I have two children to raise," said McLaughlin, who has worked 10 years as a server and bartender. "I always wanted to be in the medical field."
McLaughlin is one of 10 students who recently completed the Surgical Technologist Training program offered by Pima Community College's Center for Training and Development (CTD). Each year, CTD staff selects 10 students from more than 40 applicants to the program.
"This job requires different aptitudes and attitude," said Corey Hinton, CTD's surgical technologist instructor. "You have to be thick-skinned. Our field calls for a lot of critical thinking. You have to be able to quickly anticipate what instrument the surgeon will need."
The 56-week training includes clinical work at one of Tucson's major hospitals and hands-on work in the CTD Surgical Technology lab at PCC's Desert Vista Campus. Students spend 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., five days a week, split between lectures and lab training.
After eight months of classroom work and training at the lab, students start clinical training at a local hospital, where they must participate in a total of 125 surgeries covering specified areas.
"We tell the students, the clinical is your interview time; it's four months for them to evaluate you," Hinton said. "We are here to get you a job."
Currently CTD has surgical technologist clinical placements at University of Arizona Medical Center campuses, Tucson Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital. Approximately 60 percent of students are hired by the facility where they completed their clinical. Between 80 percent and 90 percent of all students get jobs after graduation.
The surgical technologist field is one of the fastest growing professions in the country, thanks to recent advances in medical technology that have made surgery safer and more common. The number of surgical technologist jobs added to the economy from 2012 to 2022 will increase 30 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surgical technologists are paid well, too, with the national median starting salary at $41,790, while the top 10 percent earn more than $60,240. Starting salaries for CTD's graduates are approximately $38,000.
Because of the strong local demand, PCC may soon add an evening program for 10 students, CTD Director Amanda Abens said.
"There is a great need in Tucson for these well-paying jobs," Abens said. "We are dedicated to both partnering with local employers to meet their needs for highly trained graduates and to providing opportunities for hardworking students to transform their lives through education and training."
Hinton, a surgical technologist since 1987 and a certified surgical first assistant (the primary assistant who can play a more active role in the surgery), said the keys to being successful in the profession are adaptability, flexibility and a deep knowledge of anatomy. He said CTD's application and interview process ultimately helps students be better prepared.
"Think of it this way: You have one year of training and you're going into a work environment with very educated, type-A people who are under a tremendous stress level and their livelihood relies on you and they don't know you," Hinton said. "You are the low person in the room and a person's life is at stake."
CTD's training is designed to prepare students for the rigors of the profession. Each week, students attend 26 hours of class and take at least two tests. They are expected to spend at least 20 hours more doing reading and workbook assignments, making class presentations and studying for exams.
Surgical technologists generally work full time in hospitals, surgery centers or for a specific physician or surgeon. They can work a variety of types of surgery, but often develop specialties. After three to five years of work experience and additional formal training, a surgical technologist is eligible to become a certified surgical first assistant. As a surgical first assistant, you work for a surgeon who has selected you, and are able to do many of the same procedures as the surgeon, such as suturing or making an incision.
Like most of her classmates, McLaughlin eventually wants to become a surgical first assistant. In her case, she hopes to be part of a cardiac surgery team.
"I've watched many surgical procedure videos to make sure my stomach could handle it," McLaughlin said. "Nothing can prepare you for your first day in the operating room, but I feel confident in my skills and knowledge that Corey has provided me with through this program at Pima."
McLaughlin's classmate Stephanie Fimbres also has a background in hospitality, as a restaurant manager. Fimbres was searching for a more fulfilling career when she learned about the surgical technologist field. She already was researching medical careers and accepted a job as hiring manager in housekeeping at University of Arizona Medical Center, for insight into the industry. Now she is a surgical service assistant, which she believes has given her valuable background.
Still, there is a lot of anatomy and thousands of instruments to learn.
"You have to know a lot more about anatomy than I realized," Fimbres said. "You need to be able to anticipate the surgeon's needs. It's not just about knowing the instruments."
Fimbres sees a range of career options. She is considering pursuing certification as a surgical first assistant, more education to become a registered nurse or maybe even a surgical equipment sales representative. She reveres her career choice.
"As a surgical technologist you play a major role in patient care both during surgery and post operatively," Fimbres said. "If you think being a surgical technologist is just passing scalpels, you're in for a big surprise."
For her classmate Anthony Soto, being a surgical technologist is about giving back to the community.
"Your 9-to-5 is basically helping other people," said Soto, who already has an associate degree from PCC's Administration of Justice Studies program and works as an assistant in a medical office. "I grew up in South Tucson and my school was all about giving back what you can to help."
Soto wants to become a surgical first assistant, "and who knows from there, maybe get a higher medical degree."
The relatively young surgical technology field developed from work that generally was done by registered nurses. As surgeries got more sophisticated and common, and nursing became more specialized, technicians dedicated to and with training specific in surgical procedures were needed.
Before an operation, surgical technologists prepare the operating room by preparing sterile solutions and medications used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly, setting up surgical instruments and equipment. They also prepare patients for surgery and help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. They also hold retractors and may hold internal organs in place during the procedure. CF
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Thursday, November 16, 2006
Ahh, books
J and I just unpacked all of the books that were in storage in Sydney. I have all my books back! There were some I'd forgotten I'd bought, too. We've put them on the bookshelf which was also in storage, down in the lounge room. It's great :-D
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I have decided after a long debate with myself that I don't get enough comments from all the lovely people who read my blog. At least I hope they read it, and not click on the link and read the heading and then close it. It makes me feel good to see that my blog is getting to all sorts of interesting places. So thank you for taking the time out of your sometimes more interesting days to read the ramblings of a (as described by my girlfriend and best friend) weird guy.
Well today I thought I would be controversial and bring up a topic that I have had a few arguments with people about, with the hope that I will get your participation. If I don't, well that's neither here nor there (I think that phrase is ludicrously oxymoronic).
We have been told that global warming exists. The damage that it has done to the ozone layer, and as a result the changes that it has caused in terms of weather pattern changing, winters becoming colder and summers becoming hotter. But does it actually exist? I have my own theories that I want to share with you.
- Global Warming is natural
I sometimes think that this phenomenon called global warming is perfectly natural. Unfortunately, our nature of human beings and the activities that we engage in have actually sped up the process. Its hard to imagine that with the way that we divide and conquer, fight for resources, spool up war machines that use huge quantities of resources, build "super cars" that use more fuel starting the engine that my little corolla does in 25km, that this wasn't bound to happen.
This planet has been through many weather cycles. There have been ice ages that have come and gone, and there were no humans cutting down trees and using coal and wood to help this situation arise. As such i move to say that global warming is natural. We may have sped it up, but it was always there. The fact is, global warming itself is in essence a theory that could have been stitched together by a bunch of scientists who had been testing out a new strain of PCP that they had just developed. I'm not saying it's farfetched, but there are some parts of science that can be made up enough to confuse the non scientific.
- The Western World doesn't Want the Rest to Catch Up
Lets just say that the West was now realising that their position of power was in danger because emerging markets and third world countries could possible catch up and overtake the advancements made by western countries. Could it not be inconceivable that they could make up a hocus-bogus story about global warming, in the hope that they would slow down the advancements of emerging and third world countries. Now stay with me here (as its just my own farfetched theory) as it gets interesting. The Kyoto Treaty about reducing emissions was something that a lot of countries signed. Without going into the specifics about what else the treaty stated, on country that did NOT sign it was 'Murica. Why though? Why should the rest of the world slow down their production of goods, trying to control their emissions, but the capitol of the world doesn't take part in the initiative?
The West is more advanced that emerging and third world countries, but I have never heard of them sharing solar power advancements with other poorer countries, or investing in green technology in those countries. If there have been occasions please show me and I will eat my shoe (it will be a sandwich shaped like a shoe). It begs a specific question. The answer I have, is that it is a control issue.
- Doomsday Sayers Control Mechanism
Well this has to be a possibility. All the while, while we are changing our behaviour to green cars, to solar power, to rainwater harvesting, to switching off switches and ensuring that we are not using power unnecessarily, to buying more efficient fridges, and TV that use less power because of some far out new technology that adjust the brightness of the screen depending on how much your head is tilted, there is this little band of evil men who are raking in millions of dollars selling unnecessary items that work the same, simply because they convinced you that it works.
As I said these are some random theories I have. I hope you share some of yours. Its ok if you don't agree with me. I don't agree with me sometimes. I do think we have to be more careful with this world we have been given. We aren't gonna get another one. If we do get another one, there is no doubt that we will prolly mess it up worse than this one.


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Malukah, whose cover of "The Dragonborn Comes" made a huge splash on YouTube, has agreed to appear at Jeremy Soule's proposed Skyrim concert.
Jeremy Soule's planned Skyrim concert just keeps on getting cooler. In case you missed it, the Skyrim composer took to Facebook last week seeking support for a live performance of music from Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim by a "world-renowned orchestra" in New York City. He hinted pretty strongly that he'd conduct the event and might even perform some of the music himself.
The concert has yet to be confirmed - and that makes this a good place to suggest that you nip around to Facebook and give the idea a "like" - but if it does go down, Malukah, whose stirring rendition of "The Dragonborn Comes" made a huge splash on YouTube but who may actually be better known to Escapist users for her great duet with Miracle of Sound on "Legends of the Frost," will be there.
"Update! I have great news!" Soule wrote today on his Facebook page. "Malukah (whose performance of 'Dragonborn Comes' is nearing 10 million plays!!) has agreed to appear at the proposed New York concert!"
"I am also planning to make a new orchestration for Malukah which will be premiered at the concert," Soule wrote in the comments section following the announcement. "A choir will be present for the performance!"
He also confirmed - again, assuming it actually happens - that there will be a meet-and-greet at the concert, and that there will be helmets.
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Today, for the first time, I finally listened to this soundtrack.
I had heard a couple of songs over the years, but this was the first time I really tuned in and listened to the lyrics.
I was jointly amused, literally belly laughing out loud, and horrified by what I heard.
I agree with the church, which put an add for the real Book of Mormon in every playbill on Broadway.
Experience the real book rather than a musical distortion of our faith.
My two sons have both served missions in Central America.
And I had a Liberean Activist on my radio show with Len and Sherri a few years ago.
I regret that the musical portrayed Africans as such gullible people. I found Putu to be incredibly intelligent. And very much aware of the Ebola issue.
And Dr. Leonard Horowitz is the worlds leading expert on man made infectious diseases like Aids and Ebola.
As he outlined in this show, the African people are very aware of the source of the infections.
I will probably never go see The Book of Mormon Musical, nor do I plan to listen to the album again.
It was an interesting hour of my day today though.
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SACKVILLE, N.B. – Anne Lautenschlager is slowly but surely moving up in the world of professional wrestling.
The 27-year-old Sackville woman – known to her fans as superhero Lilah Dare – has been traveling all over New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Maine for the past year, taking on opponents and making a name for herself on the pro wrestling circuit.
An avid athlete most of her life, Lautenschlager decided a couple of years ago she wanted to take on this new challenge.
"I watched some pro wrestling when I was younger, and I liked it, but eventually stopped watching as I grew older until I got back into it in my early 20s," she says. "I'm somebody who can't really watch anything without wanting to do it, so I quickly decided to have a go at becoming a pro wrestler."
What drew Lautenschlager to try it out?
"Well, it's a very cool sport," she says. "It also brings together a bunch of things I enjoy and have really dedicated myself to, like martial arts, boxing, theatre, gymnastics, and modeling.
"I like challenging myself whenever I can, and pro wrestling seemed like a great opportunity to do that."
In addition to being fairly solid athletically and having modeled on and off for years, Lautenschlager has a passion for cosplay – dressing up as characters – and creating her own costumes. She's dressed up as various heroes and villains for comic book conventions, and has worked as an online comedy writer. She hoped to use all those experiences to make the jump into wrestling.
Lautenschlager spent a few years searching for a training school, then learned of one opening in Moncton – the Maritime Wrestling Academy.
"In wrestling, it's so cool to be able to really push the limits athletically and bring life to scenarios that would be considered impossible or unrealistic. Almost anything can happen in pro wrestling."
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"It was really hard work but also fun and rewarding," she says. "And the trainers there, wrestling veterans Titus and Julien Young, are absolutely top-notch."
With training school behind her, she and several of her fellow students hit the road for wrestling shows to "set up and tear down," with the hopes they'd get booked. Her first break came last summer with a July 2 match. The rest of the year proved fairly slow but has started to pick up significantly in 2018 – she's had more than 20 matches this year.
Professional wrestling, she says, is a combination of spectacle and incredible athleticism and takes a lot more physical and mental strength than she ever imagined.
"In wrestling, it's so cool to be able to really push the limits athletically and bring life to scenarios that would be considered impossible or unrealistic. Almost anything can happen in pro wrestling. Having gotten into it, it's absolutely one of the toughest things I've ever done but very rewarding."
Drawing heavily on her love of cosplay, superheroes, and martial arts, Lautenschlager wrestles as Lilah Dare, a superhero wearing a full-body bodysuit that she reveals with a tear-off skirt and jacket as she makes her entrance.
"I really enjoy the cheesy old phone booth Superman transformations, so I wanted to pay a little tribute to that with outerwear that I rip off to show my super suit underneath," she says.
Lautenschlager defines her alter ego as a fun superhero that wrestles to bring a little hero-style justice to the bad guys of the pro wrestling world.
"I think of her as being a lot like a female Spider-Man – cool and capable, but also excited to take on the villains and always ready with a good quip. She's like a more intense version of me – but with more suplexes."
She says she's enjoying the connection she's been making with fans.
"I've had a really great response, especially from kids, and it's really neat to be able to embody a 'real-life superhero.' A lot of little girls especially have been excited to see more women up there giving their all alongside the guys – and knowing that they're watching helps inspire me to keep learning and pushing myself. The local fans especially have been just amazing to work in front of."
Lautenschlager says the wrestling landscape is booming in the Maritimes but she personally feels the shortage of women in the sport is a bit disappointing. She and her classmate Jasmine Hawkes brought the numbers up to four when they joined the Maritime circuit, with only two other female pro wrestlers on the scene before them – Maddison Miles and Miss Gia Mae (aka Ally Zwicker).
"So we're still a bit of a rare breed," she says. "Women's wrestling in general has really been coming into its own recently, though, so I'm really looking forward to seeing how things progress in the future."
And what do family and friends think of this new endeavour?
"My family is amazing and always support me and they've been really great throughout this journey," she says. "I can imagine other parents being a little skeptical when their child says 'hey, I'm going to sink a lot of money and time into pursuing an incredibly dangerous sport', but mine have always had my back, even through the injuries."
Her mom comes to all her matches in the local area and her father is dedicated to helping promote Lilah Dare on social media.
And it's also a fun icebreaker with strangers, she adds.
"Overall, people seem to think that it's a really cool thing to do, especially for a woman. I get a lot of people saying I don't look like a pro wrestler, but then I flex and they go 'oh okay, now I see it!"
For more info on Lilah Dare, visit her on Instagram at superherolilahdare or check out her Lilah Dare Facebook page.


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Last weekend I experienced something I have absolutely no interest in-- had you asked me a few weeks prior! Being somewhat of a cultural snob (I'm afraid it is a bit inherent as a classical musician), I never thought I'd derive enjoyment from seeing cars going around in a circle really quickly. But, circumstances presented themselves such that I was offered a box seat ticket to the Indianapolis 500, and of course I accepted. When else would I encounter such an offer?
One of my closest friends, Robin, is dating a man who shares my last name. It's odd, yet wonderful. He was the one who offered the ticket, so not only did I get to see a close friend and meet her boyfriend, but I also got to meet a whole slew of Meidells that, until recently, I didn't know existed! We must be related somehow from generations ago, but I don't know enough about my own genealogy to know how or when.
The race was surprisingly amazing. We were in a box, which is on the ground level. I was sitting in the fourth row of seats, right next to the very thick fence and the photographers. Our seats were between the start and the first turn (the oval is 2.5 miles around). And, I have to say, cars going around really quickly is a LOT more exciting than I'd ever thought! These cars get up to speeds of 220 miles per hour, so even though the track is 2.5 miles around, they come past incredibly frequently. From where we were sitting, we had a perfect view of the first straightaway, where a lot of passing happened, and the first curve. The SOUND was intense. I didn't have the wherewithal to bring my sound level meter, but I am SO glad I had several pairs of ear plugs. I ended up only using the foam in-ear plugs, as that was enough to deaden the sound to appropriately safe levels.
As the cars went in for their first pit stop (which we could also see from our seats), I took out my ear plugs for a few laps. It was SO LOUD, but it was also very cool. The noise and the vibrations of the cars going past-- it was a full body experience. And I was just sitting there! The cars go by so quickly that you can't see their logos-- streaks of orange or black or white is all you could see. It was just incredible!
And there were SO MANY people. Approximately 300,000 people come to the race every year. I've never seen anything like it. You can't see the other sides of the track, but everywhere you look, the stands are filled with people. Just incredible!
Below are some photos from the day. It was really something, made extra special because I got to meet 6 long-lost relatives and spend time with Robin. It was truly an experience of a life time.
Happy practicing!


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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Taraji Henson
This gal has definitely been on her grind since Babyboy Featuring Tyrese.
She has been the new face of the silver screen in the past 3 or 4 years and I'm happy. Her acting skills are surely standing out and giving her a wonderful place in entertainment i cant wait for her next movie whatever it maybe.
1 comment:
- Theodore said...
i still wanna see curious case with her in it....
- February 6, 2009 at 2:21 PM
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A simple and elegant logo based on a vertical and diagonal structure (not out of touch with a beauty brand) is accompanied by a dynamic component.
We created a 'beautifully dynamic' concept, which aims to marry the dynamic pace of the city and the beauty within.
Bespoke icons were created using the same diagonal language to reinforce the brand.


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Dubai says it will begin a five-year test period of the Volocopter later in 2017
Tech companies are competing to develop the first viable passenger-carrying sky taxis, whether manned or pilotless, but how soon could these clever copters really be whizzing over our cities? And would you trust one? Dubai is racing to be the first to put drone taxis in the air. In June, its Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed an agreement with a German start-up Volocopter to test pilotless air taxis towards the end of this year. The firm has received 25m euros (£22m; $30m) from investors, including German motor manufacturer Daimler, to develop the 18-rotor craft capable of transporting two passengers at a time. The promotional video claims a top speed of 100km/h (60mph) and a maximum flight time of around 30 minutes, while nine independent battery systems ensure safety. "You will never require" the onboard emergency parachute, Volocopter assures us. Dubai's RTA has also teamed up with China's Ehang and is testing the drone maker's single passenger Ehang 184 "autonomous aerial vehicle". The Ehang 184 will land automatically if any systems malfunction, its maker says Ehang envisages single-click operation via a simple control panel But the largest city in the United Arab Emirates faces stiff competition. It seems the whole world has gone gaga for air-cabs. In February, ride-sharing giant Uber poached Nasa chief technologist Mark Moore and set him to work heading their Project Elevate - "a future of on-demand urban air transportation". Airbus, the French aircraft maker, is also working on a prototype air taxi, Vahana, saying it will begin testing at the end of 2017 and have one ready by 2020. They all spy opportunities in the air because traffic is becoming increasingly clogged on the ground. To take an extreme example, in Brazil's Sao Paulo, the world's 10th richest city, traffic jams average 180km (112 miles) on Fridays, and sometimes stretch to a barely credible 295km. Yet the world's megalopolises are continuing to grow. No wonder air taxis are capturing people's imaginations. The Airbus Vahana drone concept features rotors that can swivel for vertical and horizontal flight Ehang carries a single passenger, Volocopter two, while City Airbus is looking at four to six. And each of these companies is pursuing electric propulsion, seeing it as greener and quieter. The preferred horizontal rotor technology allows for vertical take off and landing, which makes sense in densely built up urban spaces. And composite materials, such as carbon fiber, help keep weight to a minimum. But how will they work in practice and will they be affordable? Uber's Mr. Moore says the cost, with three or four passengers sharing a pool, will be "very similar to what an UberX [car] costs today". More seriously, given the trade-off between power and weight, how long will these things be able to stay up in the sky relying on battery power alone? Because if you don't like your mobile going flat, you definitely won't like it when your air taxi does. With traffic jams like this in Sao Paulo, Brazil, it's no wonder sky taxis are an appealing concept China's Ehang drone currently flies for 23 minutes. But US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates stipulate that aircraft require a spare 20 minutes of fuel. So this would limit the drone to a commercially unviable three-minute flight. "It's really a problem," says Janina Frankel-Yoeli, vice-president of Israel's Urban Aeronautics, a firm taking a manned, combustion-engine approach to air taxis instead. But Mr. Moore argues that improvements in batteries are "on the track we need for them to be there in 2023", when Uber plans to have its first 50 air taxis ready. The vastly increased investment in electric cars around the world is improving recharging speeds and capacity, he says. "We don't need long range - 60 miles covers the longest trip across a city." So rapid recharging capability is more important than range, he argues. Airbus concept: Is it a car? Is it a plane? Could it be both? Another solution may involve a two-part drone, with the batteries stored in a detachable base that can be swapped quickly between flights, says Tim Robinson, editor of the Royal Aeronautical Society's magazine, Aerospace. "If there was a drone waiting and it had a flat battery I'm pretty sure it wouldn't let you take off, whatever your journey was," he says. In other words, it's very unlikely that a sky taxi would run out of juice mid-flight. Once battery levels reached a critical point, the drone would make an emergency landing. "I think we'll see multiple redundancy and back-up systems," says Mr. Robinson, "like a ballistic parachute which would trigger automatically if it detected a descent rate beyond the parameters." Another major challenge is managing the airspace and avoiding collisions. Most major cities already have air corridors set up for helicopters that air taxis could use, Mr. Moore says. But requesting to enter the corridors is currently done manually. Source: BBC World


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LONDON – For 29 days, those young Muslims have invited strangers to join them during every night of Ramadan, to share iftar meal and a conversation on Islam.
Organizers welcomed people from all walks of lives, ethnicities and religious backgrounds to share the concept of Ramadan with them.
Every night, hundreds came to the iftar tent to share the meal with Muslims.
The initiative was significantly important, coming in the wake of two terror attacks, one in Westminster and the other outside Finsbury Park mosque.


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Writing Fiction in a Post-Truth World
Can our relationship with fiction help us make sense of a post-truth society?
It's been over a year since Oxford Dictionaries named 'Post-Truth' as their international word of the year. Defined as 'relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief', it came in the wake of a seismic shift in politics following Brexit and the American election of Donald Trump. We now live in a reality where facts are only as valued as much as they are believed, and fictions can be spun into truths if they're trusted by enough people.
So where does that leave actual fiction?
I've compiled a list of books focus on issues of truth, perspective and reality in fiction:
1984 by George Orwell –
Dystopian novels have seen a major rise in sales since the emergence of post-truth politics, and 1984 is chief among them. Depicting a dystopian society governed by a totalitarian regime, it's a book that deals with the issues of complete governmental control of facts, language and thought. Indeed, the popularisation of the term 'alternative facts' by the Trump administration has been compared to the Orwellian terms 'newspeak' and 'doublethink'. As a work of speculative fiction, it works well as a representation of the consequences of having a government that chooses to dismiss facts in favour of their own manipulative fiction.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood –
Another work of speculative fiction, Atwood's novel focuses specifically on the effect a suppressive authoritarian government would have on the experiences of women. While the ideas of information manipulation are much subtler than those presented in 1984, it can still be read as a cautionary tale of the potential outcomes of the manipulation of facts by a government, especially since Atwood has said that everything she wrote in the novel is based on some elements of truth from real life.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas –
Rather than dealing with the possible future effects of a post-truth world, The Hate U Give reflects the harsh realities of the results of factual manipulation that people face today. Telling the story of Starr, a young black woman who witnesses the murder of her friend at the hands of a police officer, it's a book which highlights the struggle for truth that minorities have to fight for over those in power. Lacking the more science-fiction elements of the two other books, The Hate U Give is a much more sobering story for its portrayal of current post-truth consequences that people have been living with for much longer than the phrase.
Life of Pi by Yann Martel –
A book that's significantly lighter than the ones listed above, it tells the story of a young man who is trapped for a year at sea with a tiger. Told alternately from the point of view of Pi at sea and a journalist who is interviewing him later on in life, it makes an interesting point about the importance and relevance of truth. Without giving too much away, the text is an example of an unreliable narrator. Towards the end of the story, Pi asks the insurance men interviewing him, after telling them two versions of the event, '"since it makes no difference to you and you can't prove the question either way, which story do you prefer?'". He's essentially asking whether it matters what truth is told if the outcome is the same. While not as inherently political as the other books, it still serves as an interesting alternate argument regarding the nature of truth in fiction.
A Million Little Pieces by James Frey –
In relation to truth in fiction, this book isn't one which deals with the theme of truth directly but contextually. Initially listed as a memoir about the author's struggles with drug addiction, it was a New York Times bestseller and chosen as part of Oprah's Book Club. However, it later emerged that parts of the book never actually happened, and that the author had exaggerated or fictionalised many of the events for dramatic effect. This book is interesting in that Frey initially pitched the book as a work of fiction, but his publishers persuaded him to market it as a memoir as they believed it would sell better. While written before the popularisation of 'post-truth', it still serves as a good example of whether the truth behind it impacts the power of a memoir's story.
by Seren Livie


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Lewis Hamilton has cleaned out his social media history, apparently, after a thoughtless Christmas gaff involving some unfortunate comments about his little nephew wearing a princess dress caused the world champion a heap of angry heat.
Yep, that's as good as it gets on Formula 1 news this winter. Let's just say it's been a particularly quiet off-season in the Grand Prix world.
Thankfully, there's been plenty of real news to savour in sports car racing. Forget F1 - long-distance endurance racing has given motor racing fans plenty to chew on during the bleak midwinter.
First, there was the 'Roar before the Rolex 24', the traditional test weekend at the Daytona International Speedway in early January that offered action-starved race fans something of real nourishment to savour.
Cadillac's DPi dominated, with Action Express, Spirit of Daytona and Wayne Taylor Racing showing the rest the way. Felipe Nasr, recently of Sauber F1 fame, set the pace in the final day 'qualifying' session that decides garage allocations for the race itself on January 27-28. He's raced at Daytona before, way back in 2012, so the Brazilian shouldn't have any trouble recalibrating to long-distance sports car racing at the end of this month.
The bigger question will be whether Fernando Alonso - a slightly higher profile and more successful F1 ace - can make the transition as smoothly.
The Spaniard was surprised at the lack of running he managed in his first taste of Daytona for the United Autosports team, driving an LMP2 Ligier JSP217. That was a consequence of the test schedule rather than a team shortfall, but whatever the reason, Alonso will be taking steps into the relative unknown come race weekend.
He was only 12th fastest at the 'Roar' in a car that isn't entirely suited to Daytona's mix of oval banking and twisty road course, but speed is hardly likely to be a problem for one of the great racing drivers of the modern era. What will test him is to know when and how to use that awesome natural ability.
Lapping traffic is a significant feature at Daytona, perhaps more than at any other sports car race thanks to the size of the grid and the - ahem - mixed quality of drivers. The Rolex 24 remains a genuine pro-am challenge, which makes for an unpredictable cocktail. Is a backmarker you are approaching an experienced hand who knows how to keep clear of contact while maintaining his own pace - or is it a so-called 'gentleman' driver who hasn't checked his mirrors? Alonso won't have a clue.
Victory at the Rolex 24 certainly looks a long shot for the two-time F1 champion, sharing with impressive youngsters Lando Norris and Asian Le Mans Series LMP3 champion Phil Hanson. Still, his progress will be fascinating and he's sure to be a huge story at Daytona.
And as the man himself has admitted, this is all about laying the groundwork for a future Le Mans campaign. When and in what car this will happen is impossible to say - sadly it looks unlikely to be 2018 and in a Toyota at this stage - but Le Mans is Alonso's real target.
For another genuine global motorsporting hero, Le Mans has also long been in his sights, but like Alonso, Alex Zanardi will be testing the waters at Daytona - although he has at least raced in GTs before.
The Italian, who lost his lower legs in a terrible Indycar crash back in 2001, told me when I interviewed him two summers ago that Le Mans was still an ambition for him. Now, with long-time manufacturer partner BMW, he has gone public on an aim to race at the Rolex 24 in 2019, with a specially adapted M8 GTE. After that, Le Mans will surely be next.
Zanardi is hugely popular in America after his dominance of Indycar racing in the late 1990s - and his accident only lifted his folk-hero status to new heights.
When I met him he was preparing for the Rio Paralympics, in his new sport of hand cycling. Success in Brazil added to his London medal haul in 2012, and he now has four golds and two silvers to add to the eight world titles he has won in this discipline. The man is quite incredible, up there with the most charismatic and inspiring racing drivers I ever had the good fortune to meet.
He'll be a huge draw at Daytona next year.
Many thousands of miles from the Florida speedbowl and a little closer to home, there was more to whet sports car appetites this week.
The annual Autosport International racing car show took place in Birmingham, where the wraps came off Ginetta's striking new LMP1 car. Beside new racers from BR Engineering and Rebellion Racing, whose car will be seen for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Ginetta represents a shot in the arm for privateer participation at Le Mans.
As I wrote in my last blog for Speed Chills, new regulations promise to allow non-hybrid privateer entrant a genuine chance to compete with the technical masterpieces that have come from the factory teams in recent years - now reduced to one in the form of Toyota, following the consecutive withdrawals from first Audi and then Porsche.
Former F1 team Manor Motorsport will run at least one Ginetta at Le Mans in June, and appear to carry genuine hope that the new rules will give them a shot. The evidence of 2016, when an LMP2 almost won overall thanks to the problems endured by the factory hybirds, offers support to that point of view.
Sitting here right now in the depths of January, before the Ginetta has turned a wheel in anger, it's hard to believe Manor can really challenge Toyota. But the Japanese giant is famous for its abysmal record at the greatest race in the world - so who knows?
The day of the underdog could be about to return.
Whatever the reality, right now there is so much to look forward to as Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship begins a bright new era. And it's certainly more interesting than Lewis Hamilton's Twitter feed.
POSTSCRIPT: Before I sign off, I must add a word or two about another hero: Dan Gurney, the great American all-rounder whose death was announced on Monday morning this week.
For sports car fans, Gurney's headline achievement was sharing the winning Ford MkIV with AJ Foyt at Le Mans in 1967 - then subsequently inventing the tradition of spraying champagne.
But of course, that was just one glorious moment in a wonderfully full life. Gurney could race anything, anywhere. A winner in F1, sports cars, Can-Am, Indycars, Trans-Am and NASCAR, he also had a brilliant engineer's brain and in the Eagle Mk1 F1 car, was perhaps responsible for the best-looking Grand Prix car of all time - and one in which he conquered Spa just a week before that Le Mans win.
Later in life, Gurney's Eagles also took IMSA by storm in the high-powered GTP era of the 1980s and early '90s.
His life and career straddled the eras like only a handful of other racing men - and perhaps most impressively of all, he remained a much-loved gentleman through it all.
A great all-rounder in more ways than one, then. RIP.
Damien Smith, former Editor of Motor Sport Magazine