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June 25, 2012 by DJ Elroy
its no secret. when it comes to "live" performance of EDM… that's about the most it seems you can do anyway. It's not about performance art, its not about talent either (really its not) In fact, let me do you and the rest of the EDM world button pushers who fuckin hate me for telling you how it is, a favor and let you all know how it is.
I think given about 1 hour of instruction, anyone with minimal knowledge of ableton and music tech in general could DO what im doing at a deadmau5 concert. Just like i think ANY DJ in the WORLD who can match a beat can do what "ANYONE else" (not going to mention any names) is doing on their EDM stages too. have a look, then let me explain:
okay, so heres me, in a big silly mousehead.. twiddlin a knob or somethin… okay so heres how it works…. Somewhere in that mess is a computer, running ableton live… and its spewing out premixed (to a degree) stems of my original producitons, and then a SMPTE feed to front of house (so tell the light / video systems) where im at in the performance… so that all the visuals line up nicely and all the light cues are on and stuff. Now, while thats all goin on… theres a good chunk of Midi data spitting out as well to a handful of synths and crap that are / were used in the actual produciton… which i can tweak *live* and whatnot… but doesnt give me alot of "lookit me im jimi hendrix check out this solo" stuff, because im constrained to work on a set timeline because of the SMPTE. Its a super redundant system, and more importantly its reliable as FUCK! And obviously, ive done the show a couple hundred times easily by now, so the focus over the past few runs with the "cube show" has been more revolved around adding new audio / visual content to keep it current.
so thats my "live" show. and thats as "live" as i can comfortably get it (for now anyway) of course itll evolve, and change up, but im sure a few key principles will always remain the same.
Im just so sick of hearing the "NO!!! IM NOT JUST DOING THIS, I HAVE 6 TABLES UP THERE AND I DO THIS THIS AND THIS" like… honestly. who gives a fuck? i dont have any shame in admitting that for "unhooked" sets.. i just roll up with a laptop and a midi controller and "select" tracks n hit a spacebar. ableton syncs the shit up for me… so no beatmatching skill required. "beatmatching" isnt even a fucking skill as far as im concered anyway. so what, you can count to 4. cool. i had that skill down when i was 3, so dont give me that argument please.
my "skills" and other PRODUCERS skills shine where it needs to shine… in the goddamned studio, and on the fucking releases. thats what counts… because this whole big "edm" is taking over fad, im not going to let it go thinking that people assume theres a guy on a laptop up there producing new original tracks on the fly. becausje none of the "top dj's in the world" to my knowledge have. myself included.
you know what makes the EDM show the crazy amazing show that it is? you guys do, the fans, the people who came to appreciate the music, the lights, all the other people who came, we just facilitate the means and the pretty lights and the draw of more awesome people like you by our studio productions. which is exactly what it is. But to stand up and say youre doing something special outside of a studio environment, when youre not, just plain fuckin annoys me.
Couldn't be so wrong and so right at the same time. Let's start from the bottom and work our way back.
Yes, a DJ is NOTHING without the fans. It's the energy and enthusiasm from the crowd that makes an electronic show fun. Just ask any DJ (me included) that's had to play warm-up to an empty dancefloor. It sucks! And performance is a HUGE part of shows nowadays. Still, you can take the performance out of a DJ set and still have a good show. But can you take out the DJ or the music and enjoy just the performance?
I agree that anybody expecting to make it big in EDM needs be be good in the studio. That's a given nowadays. I don't think anybody is arguing that.
But that doesn't mean that there aren't amazing DJs that have no interest producing their own music. Name one, you might say. I could name plenty of locals, but you're right, most of the superstars are also producers. Like my point above, there is a difference between being a good jock and having superstar status.
And on to "beatmatching" — yes, of COURSE it is a skill. Have you ever tried to listen to a DJ that DOES NOT HAVE THIS SKILL? 'nuff said. Sure it's a skill that almost anyone can learn (it doesn't take talent, only practice); or with todays technology the beatmatching is done for you. But that doesn't mean it's not a skill. But I wouldn't expect Mr "don't call me a DJ" to understand it's more than counting to four. (That sounds more like phrasing anyway). But it surprises me that he doesn't even acknowledge the importance of it.
On to the main point: Yes, we ALL hit play, whether it's on a Tech or a CDJ or a laptop or whatever. But the "hands-on" guys do so much more than that. What about beatmatching? I know the 'mau5 pooh-poohed it, but it's a very real (and handy) skill. And blending the mix? Transitions? EQing? Phrasing? What about FX? Turtable tricks? Scratching? Sampling? Creating your own live remixes or mashups? Or other intangibles, like reading the crowd and programming a good set?
It's not as simple as just pushing a button and walking away.
Well, maybe if you're a laptop jock it is. But that's not everybody.
But what about the live acts? Maybe it's different if you're actually making new music on stage. But don't say "we all" to include everyone.
And finally, I agree that there are some DJs that think they do more than they actually do. DJing IS NOT like playing an instrument. You guys can line up to bitch because I say being a DJ doesn't necessarily make you a musician, and it takes A LOT more practice, talent, and skill to play a "real" instrument than it does to DJ. (The exception is turntablists. That's an artform in itself and not what I mean when I talk about the standard nightclub DJ).
A DJ is nothing without a great track. And — it could be argued — a great track can stand alone. But at a dance club? No. A great track NEEDS a great DJ, otherwise we'd all be replaced by jukeboxes.


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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Drew Dillingham packs his bags after spending the past five months in Rome, he will head back to Washington, D.C., with a unique diploma and added insight into ways the church can continually improve on its duty to protect children from abuse.
While the intensive semester-long course was taught by experts in the fields of psychology, canon law, and theology, much of the learning also came from having 24 classmates — priests, religious and lay men and women working in the field of safeguarding minors — who came from 18 different countries, Dillingham told Catholic News Service June 7.
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So, for example, he said, many students from developing countries are also dealing with the crimes and scandal of children being forced into war, slave labor, marriage and prostitution. "So child sexual abuse by clergy is just one of the many issues that they're combating," he said.
Their efforts and experiences, he said, made him wonder "how else can the church expand its ministry" so that everything the church has learned from the clergy sexual abuse crisis can be used "to provide pastoral care to these other victims of other heinous crimes and sins."
Dillingham is the coordinator for resources and special projects at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Child and Youth Protection Office, helping dioceses work to keep children safe from abuse and provide needed assistance to victims.
Aiming to ensure the safeguarding of minors will remain a top priority for generations to come and to help train future leaders, the bishops' conference sent Dillingham to Rome for intensive studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University's specialized degree program in protecting minors.
Created in 2016 to help dioceses, bishops' conferences, religious orders and other church bodies improve child protection efforts, it's the only interdisciplinary diploma program of its kind. The program is geared particularly toward staff from developing nations, Dillingham said, helping them create and implement protection guidelines, and help them as they realize "what an important part of church ministry this really is."
In the 15 years since the USCCB drafted its Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and created the protection office, he said, they are still seeking new ways to improve based on what they've learned since 2002.
The biggest thing many dioceses need, he said, is to ask, "What can we do better? How can we provide better assistance and support to victims? How can we look at our past problems, especially those that have emerged recently in some dioceses and learn from them? How can we really get to the root cause of the abuse scandals and eliminate those causes?"
Another need, he said, is to continue changing the culture that helped deny and hide abuse and protected an institution over the people who needed help the most.
"Even before 2002, we had policies and procedures in place, but we didn't have the culture that said the safety of children is very important, the support of victims is part of our core ministry," he said.
He said the bishops' conferences are trying to build that culture not only at the top leadership level, but also at the local parish level since child protection "is also the role of the entire church community."
Dillingham recalled that when the extent of abuse by clergy in the United States gained nationwide attention in 2001, he was just 11 years old.
At the time in his parish in his native Long Island, New York, "there was still silence on this issue so as a young person, I had no idea that any of this was happening. There was still this general sense that this was something made up by the media," he said.
He said he thinks it has only been recently that some "people in the church have truly understood the weight of the situation" and have "really tried to right the wrongs that have been committed."
"I think that the way the church responded in the past was really the wake-up call," because it revealed not only the sins of abuse, it also uncovered the "culture that allowed this sin" to happen — that is, a culture of denial and secrecy.
The abuse scandal also "made the church realize that it is a human church. And that the church isn't holy because of its members, it's holy because Christ has sanctified us and called us to go out and bring his word and bring his healing to others."
It also underlined how everyone in the church needs to "reach out to everyone that needs healing and be that field hospital that Pope Francis has been describing."
The diploma program, run by the Gregorian's Center for Child Protection, also offers an e-learning course in six languages; both are meant to complement and implement Vatican and national mandates so guidelines on safeguarding from the top turn into effective and decisive action at the local levels.
The national bishops' conferences, dioceses and religious orders that are enrolling students in these programs show how they understand the grass-roots level also must have the right skills and culture in order to properly implement policies and guidelines and provide assistance.
Dillingham said something that emerged during his studies in Rome is that "we have been talking about child protection in such a negative way. We've been saying, 'Don't do this, don't behave that way.' We just have a list of don'ts" and things to avoid.
This has affected him as a CCD teacher for grade-schoolers because "if a child wants to show me affection, I almost feel hesitant to show that affection back."
"The question now is how can we protect children in a positive way, how can we create loving, Christian, appropriate relationships with children," he said.
Priestly formation also should have added emphasis on how ministering to youth and safeguarding go together "to make sure that they're at the center of the room and protect them that way."
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I am convinced the single most important factor in my teenage years was the development of a consistent devotional life. Those times spent in the presence of Jesus on a regular basis provided the foundation to be transformed by Jesus rather than be conformed to the world's system."
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The objectives of this first phase I trial were to evaluate the safety of intratumoral electrotransfer of AMEP® biotherapy and to detect a first signal of efficacy. The evolution of the AMEP electrotransferred melanoma lesions was compared with that of a distant lesion in the same patient, with the same initial size. Ten intratumoral electrotransfers have been performed in 3 specialized centers in Europe: in Denmark at the Copenhagen University Herlev Hospital, in France at the Gustave Roussy Institute of Villejuif and in Slovenia at the Institute of Oncology of Ljubljana.
Safety has been shown to be satisfactory at doses assessed, 0.5mg and 1mg. A stabilization of tumor growth has been obtained in 60% of lesions treated with AMEP® biotherapy whereas all control tumors, not treated, were progressing. Moreover, objective tumor regression has been observed in 20% of cases.
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I don't know anymore, I think I've lost myself. I don't know what to feel. I don't know what to understand anymore. What should I do? I look for a sign or guidance but…who should I trust? Who should I believe? I scream internally my frustrations but of course that doesn't hurt.
Even if I pass this obstacle, I quickly face another. I'm afraid to love or really I fear attachment of any kind. It could be as simple as a TV show or grow into something big like a person. I realize this is currently one of my main issues.
I don't want to grow attached to something or someone that I shouldn't care for. It's none of my business or concern. So I close my heart off to love or affection…it's a struggle. Despite my stubbornness to resist, I still feel pulled by curiosity and interest. What is this drug? Here's a good allegory.
I drown, I thrash, I struggle, but eventually I feel the warmth spread over me like a blanket as I float to the bottom. I'm weighed down by my own stresses, faults, and problems. However, I'm saved by an unidentifiable source. Once on land, I grow hungry to find the source–my rescuer. Instead, I stumble across nine ripe apples.
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Family Breadwinner Finds Her Place: With The Men
In 1974, Dee Dickson was separated from her husband and raising two children by herself in Biloxi, Miss. Needing a job, she set her sights on becoming an electrician at a nearby shipyard. But she soon found out that it wasn't an easy job to land.
"The guy that was interviewing told me I was too little; that I wouldn't get along with the guys; that they would make life hard for me," Dickson says.
"He didn't think I needed to be doing it."
Eventually, Dickson's father stepped in to offer his help. His uncle Alf was a superintendent at the docks.
"Finally, at the end of that week, I let my dad take me to see Uncle Alf," Dickson says.
They talked — and on the next Monday, Dickson reported to work at Ingalls Shipbuilding.
"The guy said, 'Look, I got the word from the top. I don't like it, but you're hired.' "
When she went to work on her first ship, Dickson hit another obstacle. As an apprentice, she needed to learn on the job. And to do that, she needed to be paired with a "buddy."
"But none of the guys would work with me," Dickson says.
She recalls them telling her, "These are men's jobs. You're taking jobs away from men who have families."
Her answer was simple: "I said, 'I have a family and no man — and I need money.' "
Ingalls had employed women as shipbuilders before — but that was during World War II, when many male workers were serving in the military.
In Dickson's case, "It took about two weeks before I started proving myself. And the guys were doing better with it. They would work with me.
"I had several guys who told me, 'You need to slow down — you're making us look bad,' " she says with a laugh. "You know? And I'm like, 'I'm here to work!' "
And her hard work paid off.
"We had to go to school two nights a week. And I was the first apprentice who had ever become supervisor before graduation. And they were mad, because I got a raise. And I got a position they thought was theirs.
"I had a knack for getting stuff done on time, and getting it done right."
Dickson had that knack, despite not being able to do everything most of her male co-workers could — or, at least, not in the same way.
For instance, she says, "I couldn't lift an 80-pound transformer. But I found a way to do the same things they were doing. And it kind of made me better than I probably would've been if I was a guy."
Dickson went on to work at the shipyard for a total of five years — her first stint lasted three years, and then she returned for another two after working at a nuclear power plant.
Now retired, Dickson is in the process of becoming a Methodist preacher.
Audio produced for Morning Edition by Jasmyn Belcher.


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Hotels 2 stars in Senorbì
Holiday properties are mostly concentrated in Pula and Villasimius, with a wide range of prices, sizes and facilities. Costa Rei and Chia are also well known locations with still a good number of properties to choose from. Most of the properties in these locations are right on white sandy beaches. The remaining ones are within walking distance from the sea. If you are looking for a relaxing summer holiday by the sea, these locations are perfect.
As there are few results that match your requirements, we offer you a selection of properties in Senorbì
B&B Mitzixeddas
from 50€ to 60€
Vico I Lamarmora 1, 09040 Mandas
B&B Mitzixeddas is located in Mandas, a short walk from the beautiful historic center.The property is composed of a kitchen/living room with TV, located on the ground floor and at guests' disposal, and spacious and comfortable double or twin rooms, equipped with heating and bathroom, on the first floor....
Il Giardino di Valentina Affittacamere
from 80€ to 90€
Via Vittorio Emanuele 97, 08030 Escolca
Il Giardino di Valentina Affittacamere is located in the heart of Sardinia, in the middle of the nature, which is rich in archeological sites and history. Il Giardino di Valentina is the ideal place for guests who want to see one of the most spectacular panoramas of the area and is also an excellent...
Agriturismo Su Leunaxiu
from 60€ to 85€
S.S. 387 Km 14,700, 09040 Soleminis
Agriturismo Su Leunaxiu farmhouse is 15 km from the Sardinian capital Cagliari, from its splendid sea and its most important historical, archeological, cultural, and natural sites. Agricultural activity privileges olive culture, fruit growing, horticulture and floriculture. Su Leunaxiu gives the opportunity...
Antica Locanda Lunetta
Via Roma 10, 09040 Màndas
Dating back to the 1600s, Antica Locanda Lunetta still has original stone walls, wood-beamed ceilings and an internal courtyard. Set in Mandas historic centre, it is in the heart of Sardinia. This charming B&B is named after its first proprietor, the current owner's great grandfather, who hosted D.H....
Hotel Castellinaria
from 85€
Località Perdu Accraxiu, 08030 Orroli
Its circular plan deliberately echoes, in local stone and timber, Sardinia's sighting-towers, the famous 'Nuraghi'. The Hotel Castellinaria has been built according to eco-architecture principles, respecting the environment and, at the same time, offering an absolute comfort to its guests. This is...
B&B Il Melograno da Maria Màndas
Via Napoli 5, 09040 Màndas
Situated in Màndas, 49 km from Elmas, B&B Il Melograno da Maria Màndas features a garden and free WiFi. Each unit is fully fitted with a washing machine, a flat-screen TV, a sofa and desk, as well as a fireplace. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. Guests at the bed and breakfast can...
Albergo Diffuso Omu Axiu
from 76€ to 110€
Via Roma 46, 08030 Orroli
Albergo Diffuso Omu Axiu is located in Orroli, in via Roma 46, and it is a typical, old country house, covering an area of more than 1200 sq.m. The house has been Vargiu family's property since 1500 and it is known by the locals as Omu Axiu (literally "the Vargiu house" in the local dialect). Today...
Agriturismo Le Vigne Ducali
Loc. Bau Is Ceas, 09040 Màndas
Located in Màndas, 50 km from Elmas, Agriturismo Le Vigne Ducali provides a restaurant and free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. An Italian breakfast is available daily at the farm stay. Guests can also relax in the garden or in...
Hotel Residence Funtana Noa
from 68€ to 85€
Via Vittorio Emanuele III 66/68, 09020 Villanovaforru
Hotel Residence Funtana Noa is situated in Villanovaforru, where the flow of time is still dictated by the colors of the seasons, the taste of the food and the cordiality of people. It is characterized by a particular architecture that reminds the Sardinian farmhouses, with a refined taste and style. The...
from 60€ to 85€
Viale Umberto 36, 09021 Barumini
The Diecizero Hotel was founded in Barumini (Sardinia) in 2005, by the artists Antonello Serra & Sara Renzetti, as a logistic experimentation conceived to offer the night-time reception, the regulating principle of art, that is spatial-temporal lost of what is undisputed. Carrier of this theory is the...


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Posted April 05, 2012
The Silver Jubilee Celebrations of PFA India Section started with a CDE Programme at 9.30am on Saturday December 17, 2011 at Dr. A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, in Mangalore, India. The CDE Lectures were by Prof. Fellow Dr. Reena R. Kumar on "Nocturnal Bruxism Demystified" and by Dr. Santosh Ravindran on "Preventive Dentistry – The future and its Profitability".
The Silver Jubilee 25th Annual Convocation and Awards Ceremony of PFA India Section was held at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangalore at 6.00pm. 43 new Inductees were awarded the PFA India Section Fellowship Certificates by the Chief Guest, Dr. Dibyendu Majumder- Principal Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College, Kolkatta and President Dental Council of India. The Silver Jubilee December 2011 issue of the India Journal of PFA was released by the Guest of Honour, Sri. N. Vinaya Hegde, Chancellor NITTE University, Mangalore. A Monogram on "Radiographic features of common important benign jaw lesions" by Brigadier Prof. Fellow Dr. S.C. Anand VSM (rtd) was released by the Chief Guest.
The Chief Guest presented 8 PFA Best out going B.D.S. Student Awards, 5 PFA International Senior Student Awards, 2 P.G. Student Awards, a PFA International Student Undergraduate Certificate of Merit to Ms. R. Chaithanya of Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, a PFA International Certificate of Merit for 2010 to Prof. Dr. A.P. Chitre from Mumbai and Special Silver Jubillee PFA International Certificate of Merits, in appreciation of 25 years of service to the India Section of PFA, to the Chief Editor Prof. Fellow Dr. V.P. Jalili and the Secretary and Treasurer Prof. Fellow Dr. T. Samraj. 150 delegates attended the Ceremony and the Dinner."


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Anomaly Appraisal: Toy Story 3, The Bittersweet Finale
You know, I'd planned to write an epic, three-part review of the entire trilogy, but the more I reflect on it, it becomes clear that it would not be practical. Comparing a movie made 15 years ago with one from today is kinda cruel in more ways than one, not least on the quality of the animation.
No, this is a straight-up, honest account of how I hated about 95% of Toy Story 3 and how it all worked out in the end, sort of. If you want an animator's perspective, I highly recommend reading Michael Sporn's thoughts on the film. I agree with most of his points, which is why I'm linking to it.
Starting with the animation, it is superb. The fact that just the textures on the characters can be seen is proof how far CGI has come in 15 years. The levels of detail that can be created nowadays makes the original film more akin to a student thesis! It is the little things like these details that has set Pixar apart from other studios, they really do take the time to focus on things that affect the movie in ways that may not easily be perceived at first glance.
As for the directing, I would say that Wall-E is easily superior in that it was more in tune with the character. In TS3, the opening sequence is over-dramatic despite its content. Plenty of shots in the films seemed to be set up as if trying to prove something. None detract from the viewing experience, but they are grossly over-wrought in the context of what Toy Story is. That being said, there are no real pointless shots in the film, save for maybe Mrs. Potato Head's eye.
This films is perhaps one of the most realistic that Pixar has released. Compared even to UP, the level of detail is stunning, from the largest detail (entire rooms) to the smallest (Ken's wardrobe). One can't help but feel that the charm of the original and sequel has been lost in the meantime. Compared to The Incredibles, which seemed realistic despite trying not to be, TS3 seems unrealistic because it tries to be too much like the real world and in the process overreaches its goal. Again, it ain't the end of the world, but it may be connected to my thoughts further down.
The story itself was OK. It was certainly of a much higher standard than what Hollywood is known to put out. It is clearly the completion of the toy's time with Andy. He's grown up and heading to college, the toys are neglected in their chest, although they do acknowledge that Andy could have binned them many years ago and did not. The writing as usual was absolutely superb with jokes-a-plenty for adults and kids. The theatrics of Buzz Lightyear manages to steal the show were certainly enjoyed by the audience.
Do I agree with all aspects of the plot? Well, not quite. The villain lacks motivation. Sure he has some, the flashback sequence certainly indicates that but what ran through my mind while watching it was that Jessie went through much worse and was not nearly as resentful. Lots-O-Huggin Bear is also the first villain in the series to get his cumuppance. Why is that? Sure, Al got his in TS2, but he clearly was not a toy, even Stinky Pete got sent off to live with a little girl, not, well, I won't spoil the surprise.
The characters in the film are the same we know and love. They are all here, but as we've seen before, they change subtly between films. In other words, Woody from Toy Story is still the same Woody in Toy Story 3, but he is ever so different. Perhaps in this movie, it is the situations that he is in differentiate him from the first two films. I couldn't help but feel that the presence of an evil segment of toys soured things for everyone. One could argue that the first two films were too devoid of such characters, but here, I felt they went a wee bit over the top (secret, late-night gambling session anyone?).
Sigh, I guess my issue is that Toy Story is not near as innocent as Toy Story, or even Toy Story 2. Whereas the latter contained only a few grandstanding scenes, this latest film is pretty much one big sign begging for the audiences sympathy. It plays on our fondness for the characters, who don't feel they need to prove anything any more. There is no soft treading, characters are shown as-is, no justification given. The simplicity of the first two films is also missing. In the first, Woody and Buzz get lost and need to find Andy, in the second, Woody gets stolen and his friends try to get him back. In this film, the whole gang gets tossed about all over the place and we've no idea what it supposed to happen to them by the end of the film, their ultimate goal does not become obvious until the very end.
Which leads me to another sticking point. The toys themselves. Did you notice that in the first film, they were extremely careful not to let anything they do make things appear out of place? That meant they tiptoed around and were careful to be just as they were left. In Toy Story 2, the rules were loosened a bit and the toys began to interact with their surroundings, especially Woody, who moved around frequently. This does not include the scene where the toys cross the road, that is simply the what happens when they do move about.
However, in this film, all of that is lost as the toys haphazardly move around as they please, moving things about and turning things upside down. can they really be considered toys any more if they are altering their environment in a way that would clearly be noticeable by a human? Methinks not. It is as if the humans in this film are oblivious to what's going on right under their nose. That seems a bit of a stretch and somewhat spoiled the film for me. The first film made me believe that my toys were doing stuff when my back was turned. Toy Story 3 makes me wonder if they were doing anything at all.
Perhaps I am too harsh on Toy Story 3, it is after all (hopefully) the conclusion to the story that the writers intended. In that respect, it does commendably. How it gets there is a different matter entirely, but that should not putting you off seeing one of the year's best films thus far.


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Parent Access Web Site
ProgressBook "Quick Start" User Guide for Parents
ProgressBook enables parents and students to view student's averages, progress details, report cards, attendance, schedule, homework, classroom information, events, and other school information.
Log in to Parent Access Web Site
On the internet, go to www.tygerpride.com, Select Parents & Students Tab, Select Parent/Student grade access: Login with the user name and password you created your account with.
Navigate Parent Access Web Site
The opening screen of the Parent Access Web Site provides ways to access information. The tabs located at the top of the screen read: Home, Student, Classroom, School, and My Account.
The student tab includes the information parents will view most frequently. Once clicked on, the student tab offers you for following options: Averages, Progress Details, Report Card, Attendance, and Schedule.
The classroom tab provides information to students. Students and parents can check for homework assignments, view homework and activities for the month at a glance, and download any attachments the teacher may have posted to the class home page. If you have more than one student on your login account, you can select the appropriate student in the student list.
After you have logged in to the Parent Access Web Site for the first time,you should enter your email address. Then if you lose your login information, you can request that it be sent to you. In addition, your student's teachers will have your email address for communication purposes.


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Flock. Gather, hang out, of sheep. All of these things are important to New Zealanders, and all of them (bar sheep) the essential part of any great event. Flock aims to make the gathering experience better. We hire furniture for events, weddings and general get togethers.
Flock Events is a luxe furniture event and wedding hire company based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Our tables, chairs and lounges stand out due to their ability to transform a space into something wonderful. Our inventory can be styled to boho, classic or modern weddings and events. Our range of ghost, linen or metal chairs and rustic or modern tables makes ceremonies and receptions unique and breathtaking. Our unique velvet, leather and linen lounge furniture is available for hire as large packages or as individual pieces.


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Earlier Event: October 21ETGS Luncheon Meeting
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Planned Giving
Legacy Giving
Have you ever thought about what you will leave behind? Is leaving your legacy or a living legacy something you may be interested in? How would you like to support future generations, in a cause you care about?
For 23 years Youville Centre has been supporting young mothers and their children through education. Here at Youville we work to improve the lives of two generations and believe that this work resonates to aaffect other family members and the community as a whole.
We couldn't do this work without the support of donors like you and to ensure that this important work continues we need to encourage donors to think about the future, that long after you're gone, Youville will still be here, supporting young mothers toward success. Wouldn't you like to know that you're a part of those successes?
You also have the option of a living legacy, giving now so that you can watch your contribution at work. Scroll Down and discover ways you can give. If you require further information
please do not hesitate to call Youville Centre at 613-231-5150 ext 112 or your Financial advisor.
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A bequest is convenient, easy to establish, and provides signicant tax benets to your estate. Arranged through a will or living will, a bequest can be a gift of cash, real estate, or another valuable
such as stocks or bonds. A specific dollar amount, or percentage can be identified with a bequest. Youville Centre can be assigned as a residual beneficiary, leaving the balance of the estate to the Centre after payments to all other beneficiaries have been made.
Life Insurance
Life insurance policies are a simple way for donors to ensure that Youville Centre can continue to carry out its mission. By naming the Youville Centre as a beneficiary of a new policy, or revising an existing policy, all proceeds will be made available to Youville Centre at the time of passing. Your estate can benefit right now by becoming eligible for taxation benefits, while at the same time avoiding probate fees.
These are a special form of property, and include investments such as equities, bonds, and mutual funds. As charitable gifts, these are easily transferable, easy to value, and provide Youville Centre with your generous support. Once a security is transferred directly to a charitable organization, a tax receipt is provided for market value of the security as well eliminating the taxable capital gain.
In the same manner that Youville Centre can be assigned as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, an RRIF or RRSP plan can also be assigned with Youville Centre as the beneficiary. This generates a tax credit on your annual income tax return.
Upon signing over cash, securities, or other assets to the Centre, the donor can be provided with a firm, and regular income for the rest of their natural life. This is known as a Gift Annuity, and is the most suitable for donors over the age of 70 who plan to leave a gift to the Youville Centre, but still require an income.
Youville Forever Gift (Endowments)
Endowment funds provide for future generations at Youville Centre. Interest on the endowment is used to support the Centre, while the capital remains intact. Friends and family may add to the endowment at any time, perhaps as a gift in lieu of other memorial recognition items. A charitable tax receipt is issued for this type of gift.
Charitable Remainder Trust
The Charitable Remainder Trust is created when the residual interest from a trust is donated to Youville Centre. A trust is established to provide income over the course of an entire lifetime, and the capital is then donated to the Foundation upon passing. It can also provide a tax credit upon the trust's creation. This method of giving is ideal for senior citizens who are in high tax brackets.
Personal Property
This type of gift makes it possible to receive an immediate tax receipt upon donation of tangible property. In the case of real estate, two primary options exist. An outright gift can be made which transfers ownership to Youville Centre and generates a tax receipt for fair market value, or a gift of the property can be made. In this case, the donor has the option to continue living in the property and paying costs associated with residence until
the time of passing. A tax receipt for the fair market value of the property is provided for the committed gift while the donor is still living. Other personal property of value, such as art or jewellery, may be donated for a tax receipt evaluated at the fair market price. For items valued over $1,000.00, an appraisal is required for the issuance of a tax receipt.
Monthly Credit Card Giving Plan
Electronic banking has made giving easier and more convenient than ever before. With this option, a pre-authorized gift can be donated to Youville Centre through pre-authorized credit payment (by your credit card provider). This plan is ideal for individuals who wish to make a regular, smaller contribution and be a part of the important work of Youville Centre. Unfortunately at this time Youville Centre cannot accept direct donations from your bank account; for this process we use an intermediary, CanadaHelps.org.
About On-Line Giving with Youville Centre
At Youville our donors have the opportunity to give monthly through an intermediary known as
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Millions of Brits who sun themselves for hours in a bid to go brown will be warned there is "no safe way" to get a tan.
Health watchdog the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said adults need between six and eight teaspoons (35ml) of sun cream per application and should always aim for an SPF of 15 or higher.
Its stark warning came as it published unprecedented new guidance on the risks and benefits of sunlight.
NICE said "there is no safe or healthy way to get a tan from sunlight", also warning that a tan provides little protection against further exposure to the sun.
And it said while people should expose their arms and legs to the sun for short periods in order to build up vitamin D, this had to be balanced against the risks of skin cancer.
NICE said it was not possible to get enough vitamin D by sitting next to a closed sunny window and it was also not possible to get enough vitamin D from sunlight between October and March in the UK.
It stopped short of recommending a specific amount of time people should stay out without sun cream to build up vitamin D, but said experts agreed that "short (less than the time it takes for skin to redden or burn), frequent periods of sunlight exposure are best for vitamin D synthesis."
It said this type of exposure is also "less likely to result in skin cancer".
Many adults in Britain have low levels of vitamin D (23% aged 19 to 64 and 21% aged 65 and over), as do 14% of children aged four to 10 and 22% of children aged 11 to 18.
Low levels of vitamin D are linked to musculoskeletal conditions such as rickets - which is re-emerging among children - and lack of muscle strength and function.
In the wide-ranging guidance, NICE warns that applying sunscreen too thinly reduces the amount of protection it gives.
Higher SPFs - such as 30 - may offer better protection but do "not necessarily mean people can spend more time in the sun without the risk of burning".
NICE said sunscreens should be "re-applied liberally, frequently and according to the manufacturer's instructions", including after being in the water (even if it is water-resistant) and after towel drying, sweating or when it may have rubbed off.
Sunscreen should also be applied twice if people are going to be out long enough to risk burning - once half an hour before going out, and again around the time they go out in the sun.
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Groups of people who should take extra care to avoid skin damage and skin cancer include babies and children, those with fair skin or hair, people with lots of moles or freckles and those with a family history of skin cancer.
The advice also states that babies under six months of age should be kept out of direct strong sunlight and that children and young people need their skin protecting between March and October.
"They should cover up with suitable clothing, be encouraged to spend time in the shade (particularly between 11am and 3pm) and wear sunscreen," the guidance added.
Research has shown that children are particularly at risk from sunburn. Getting burnt five or more times as a child increases the lifetime risk of melanoma skin cancer by 80%.
Prof Gillian Leng, deputy chief executive and director of health and social care at NICE, said: "How much time we should spend in the sun depends on a number of factors including geographical location, time of day and year, weather conditions and natural skin colour.
"People with lighter skin, people who work outside and those of us who enjoy holidays in sunny countries all have a higher risk of experiencing skin damage and developing skin cancer.
"On the other hand, people who cover up for cultural reasons, are housebound or otherwise confined indoors for long periods of time are all at higher risk of low vitamin D levels."
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Sarah Williams, Cancer Research UK's health information manager, said: "While we all need some sun for vitamin D, it's important not to overdo it as the sun's UV rays also increase skin cancer risk. Far from being a sign of health, a suntan actually means your skin is trying to protect itself from too much UV - and sunburn means that the DNA in your skin cells has been damaged. Over time, this damage can build up and lead to skin cancer.
"The UK sun isn't likely to be strong enough to cause problems in February, but if you're heading abroad for winter sports or sun make sure you protect your skin."


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Joe and David built a Star Wars ship from a kit we gave Joe for Christmas last year and that he finally got around to building just a couple weeks ago. We began this tradition of Christmas Lego sets when Joe was 7 or 8 years old and we have given him more and more complex Lego sets since, always Star Wars. He and David would spend all afternoon Christmas Day assembling the bricks into piles, pulling out the "maps" to put the various pieces in the right spot and a few hours later, there would be a new Tie Fighter on our kitchen table. It's a tradition I hope Joe never out grows.
I discovered new street art along the Square here in town. It stopped and made me laugh. There seems to be new art work popping up around town just about everywhere you look these days, brightening up sides of buildings, postal boxes, even sewer covers. I love how Fayetteville is becoming funkier every day.
I'm still trying out new ideas that occur to me on my daily walks. I have begun running once more, four miles every morning. I began to miss it more and more and it's beginning to feel good again. This morning I saw three deer ahead of me on the trail, the first bounding off into the brush as I drew closer, the other two stopping to stare curiously at me staring back at them. Finally, they ducked into the bushes, flipping their white tails at me. I wonder what they they think of us.
And then we had this the other night. I was at my desk working on some photos when I glanced out my window to see the world outside glowing with the setting sun. I went out to our backyard and, well, this was what I saw.
Is it too early to begin thinking about designing Christmas cards yet? I spent one afternoon last week playing with jingle bells and fire. I just can't decide if I like the Santa picture with or without the snowflakes. I keep going back and forth on them. Guess I'll put it up to the family for the deciding vote.
Dave and I have been mountain biking this month. David is such a patient teacher, waiting for me at the top of the first hill that we have to climb. When I finally reach him at the top of the switchbacks, gasping and out of breath, he's full of helpful advice. He rides behind me on the trails, calling out encouragement and praise, the whole time I'm watching my life flash before my eyes several times. Saturday was another practice day for me, but this time I brought David's new camera and one of my flashes so I could practice shooting high speed sync, something that I think I'm almost grasping. I love laying down in the dirt and photographing either of my boys as they come flying past me on their bikes. Sports and action will always be my favorite things to photograph. I never get tired of the thrill it brings me.
And yep, that's me, sticking out my tongue as I try not to fall off my bike.
And Langley.
Langley the Lab got to have a two-hour play date Saturday afternoon after I got back from the trails with David. The two of us walked over to "her" golf course where she ran and pretended to be a gazelle, swam and explored to her heart's content. We stayed till almost sundown, walking the three miles home in the dusk that quickly became night time. She spent much of Sunday sleeping on her bed, recovering from her massive romp the day before.
November has been good to us so far. Family and good health has graced our days and we're looking forward to Thanksgiving week when we can all be together to relax, play, be quiet, be busy, explore and just be.
I hope you all can say the same.


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There is always a time in the life of a child when they all of a sudden become aware of the world, when their human consciousness is suddenly on full alert and they know what they're doing and where they are.
For me, that happened to be six years old. This is when the gaps in my memory were filled out. I don't remember everything, only the most significant events, but I was in full control of my mind, if you get what I'm saying. It seemed to happen when I woke up in the purple mini-van after we had stopped at a Rally's to get something to eat. My memory of that then skips to me and my uncle walking up the ramp of the hamburger joint. I was slurping a drink, with a bee buzzing around it, him saying something about "it's just a bee". It was really hot and sticky. And I remember nothing after that.
I remember kindergarten. I remember the teacher, Mrs. Comden (her name a bit of joke by my parents, though I had no idea why it was so funny), and how she used to wear different dresses the first few days of school, me expecting a new one everyday and counting. During the first few weeks of kindergarten, the class learned the ABCs and 123s. One every day. It was so fun and anticipating, especially with imaginative pictures and music. Every glyph was special and had a different personality. The number "5" was probably my favorite because of its one syllable hardness and being half way between any series of ten numbers. Writing sentences on those dotted line pieces of practice paper is also a memory, the marks being fit snugly within the practice frames.
I was so excited about learning to read and write that I even practiced writing the numbers at home, waking up every night and going to my play desk to write one, feeling the pleasure of my black magic marker hitting the rectangular pieces of paper, every line being carefully created. When I finally got to number "0" I imagined a huge applause being made for me. It was a slow walk to my kid desk in the living room, making it a big moment. I switched on the desk light. Grabbed a prepared piece of paper, the final one, and grabbed my special marker. Relaxed. Heard the audience hush, whispering. Took my marker and carefully drew a nice big "0" and it was done. I admired the work I did, shuffling through all ten digits I had created over a week and a half. In the darkness, a moment like this is enthralling. Just sitting there alone with everyone asleep, having my thoughts to myself and being able to write. That's how I still am now.
Events in 1997, when I was six:
- Bill Clinton was inaugurated for a second time
- Steve Jobs returned to Apple
- South Park debuted on Comedy Central
- Princess Diana and Mother Teresa die
- Titanic premieres
- Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is born (just saw her on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert)
- The first successfully cloned animal is a sheep named Dolly
- Federal funding on human cloning is banned by President Clinton
- Wi-Fi was invented
I've always have a fascination with the mysteries of life. The question, "Where was I before I was born?" always intrigues me. Every search comes up with the idea of reincarnation and big discussions on spirituality, such as the theory that we don't really exist.
Maybe I was a tree before existing as a human? Maybe a fish or whale? Maybe a cat or a dog? Maybe I was someone famous, like George Washington or Napoleon? Of course, if I were anyone else in another life, I might vividly recount some of their memories, could see, hear, and smell them. If I were a kid on the Titanic in 1912, I would vividly recall the ship violently shaking as it hit the iceberg. If I were a seisterian (fancy name for a six-year old) in Germany during World War II and the rise of Hitler, I would have been only fully aware of the horrible events happening, the destruction and torture.
Imagine if I had once lived in the 1960s, my mom's time, witnessing the The Beatles and the British Invasion, hearing about the space race against the Soviets being in full force. Hearing about the hippies and Woodstock.
In the sixties, I'd be listening to new records by some of the biggest names back then: Bob Dylan, The Rollings Stones, The Four Season, The Supremes, The Byrds, more "Thes". Would be playing Spacewar! on a PDP-1 computer. A carton of eggs would cost 53 cents, a gallon of gas 31 cents. I'd see JFK being elected on TV and then his assassination a few years later. I'd see the first man walk on the moon.
A single day in American 1960 would see me being very active – or not. Even if there wasn't any internet or advanced video games consoles, I'd probably still find some electronic to mess with.
My parents used to say to me that they had to walk X miles to school when they were young, sometimes through six feet of snow, carrying their books in their arms. I'm pretty sure this is an old wise tale. Backpacks or knapsacks were invented by then. Wouldn't the kids have enough sense to walk around the snow? If I were a kid back then, I would finally know the truth. I'd probably just get a bike instead of wasting my energy walking.
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Erykah Badu Revisits 'Baduizm' & 'Mama's Gun' During Her NPR Tiny Desk Concert
"Rimshot" and "Green Eyes" never sounded better.
Aug 15th 2018
The one and only Erykah Badu is the latest artist to take over NPR's Tiny Desk stage and she does not disappoint.
Badu, joined by her band, performed "Rimshot" from her debut album Baduizm and "Green Eyes" from her second studio album Mama's Gun live at the NPR offices. Watch Erykah's Tiny Desk Concert in its entirety below.
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Carmelo Anthony said his U.S. men's basketball teammates need to accept responsibility and move on after reports that three players visited a legal brothel in Rio de Janeiro.
"What's done is done. We have time off and guys did what they did. We accept those responsibilities and move on," said Anthony, a four-time Olympian and the elder statesmen of the team.
The Americans dominated China 119-62 on Saturday.
Anthony was responding to questions about a TMZ report that several players thought they were walking into a spa on their day off Wednesday night, but wound up in a brothel.
Source - http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Carmelo-Anthony-Mens-Basketball-Team-Rio-Legal-Brothel-389407891.html


text: Share: Comments Print August 19, 2012 at 6:32 AM Sunday morning links Posted by Bob Condotta It's tempting to trot out the cliche that "can you believe in two weeks the Huskies (and basically every other college football team) will have played a game?" But frankly, I can believe it. After the long off-season and two weeks of training camp, it feels like it's time to play some games. Thankfully, that time is getting closer. For today, some more links to continue whetting the appetite. … UW LINKS. … — Here's my story on Saturday's scrimmage focusing on Shaq Thompson and his quick emergence to a prominent role, and essentially a starting job, on the Husky defense. — The CoachSark site has some photos of Saturday's practice. — Mason Kelley looks at the importance of unofficial visits. — Jermaine Kearse had a 37-yard catch and a 10-yard run for the Seahawks in their 30-10 win over Denver. — Donald Butler had an interception and six tackles for the Chargers in their win over the Cowboys. — Isaiah Stanback had one catch for 11 yards for the Giants in their win over the Jets. — Chris Polk says he has no issues trying to play fullback for the Eagles. — Jake Locker's struggles Friday night mean the Titans will push back their QB decision. AROUND COLLEGE FOOTBALL/PAC-12. … — Our series of Pac-12 previews continues today with my story on Cal. — Bud Withers sorts out the Pac-12's quarterback battles. — The Trojans says their No. 1 AP ranking puts them back where they are supposed to be. — Oregon coach Chip Kelly says he doesn't care about polls and won't vote in the Coaches Poll. — Have Oregon's ticket prices gotten too high? — Oregon State had a water balloon fight at practice Saturday. — The Denver Post examines how Pac-12 teams adjust to defending spread offenses. — Rick Neuheisel says the commitment he needed to make UCLA a winner wasn't quite there. — Stanford is still trying to decide on a quarterback. — Utah QB Jordan Wynn has been out for four days with arm soreness but is expected back Monday. — A report on Colorado's scrimmage. — Good story here on the ratcheting up of the Arizona-Arizona State rivalry. — San Diego State's offense was inconsistent during its open scrimmage Saturday (and I Iove the quote from Rocky Long about how difficult it is to tell a lot from such scrimmages). — Here's a good look at LSU's offensive line, which returns two All-SEC tackles (obviously a good test for Josh Shirley and crew). — A Portland State rundown, including a look at the team's standout kicker. Comments


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confit pork shoulder
Yes, I know this is a picture of flowers and not food. I cannot find the picture of the confit pork shoulder I made. I mentioned yesterday that I made cassoulet. One of the pieces of that was to confit a pork shoulder. The preparation takes 36 hours and then you wait a month. That is how I lost the picture. Or maybe when the computer crashed.
All I know, confit pork shoulder is so yummy you do not need to wait to eat it for a cassoulet but - oh my! I actually found that true for all the bits of the cassoulet. Each was worthy to eat by itself.
confit pork shoulder
Note: adapted from local milk. The shoulder sits for 24 hours and cooks for 12 hours so plan enough time
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder cut into 3 inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
a pinch allspice
a pinch of nutmeg
1 bunch of green onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon thyme
about 1/2 quart melted lard, enough to cover the meat by 1 inch.
Put the pork in a gallon freezer bag. Mix everything up to the onion together. Pour over the pork. Close the bag. Massage the spices in. Let sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours
Heat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Layer the onions, thyme, and garlic in a pot big enough to hold the pork and lard. Melt the lard. Layer the pork on top of the onions. Pour the lard over and make sure it covers by 1 inch. Put in the oven for 12 hours.
After 12 hours, the pork is very tender. Strain, reserving the lard. Place the pork in a container. Cover with the lard. Cover by 1 inch.
Let sit in the refrigerator for at least two weeks. The longer it sits the better it tastes. You can eat it earlier if you wish.
To eat, rewarm and strain the pork when ready to use. Save about 1/4 cup of the lard for use in the cassoulet if you end up making that.
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Just a few months ago I wrote about how I thought my attitude towards work was more like that of a member of the upper class in the Edwardian era than that of a modern American.
Just this past week two similar articles peaked my interest and offered some insight. William Deresiewicz writes of the American obsession with work:
To every age its virtue. For the Greeks, courage; the Romans, duty; the Middle Ages, piety. Our virtue is industriousness, in the industrial age. (It is one that would have been incomprehensible to other times. The Greeks had a word for people who worked harder than anyone else: slaves.) It is the Protestant ethic, in other words, made general by the Victorians as the factories rose. That it is a virtue, not merely a value, is proved by the aura of righteousness that surrounds it. A virtue is not just a personal excellence, it is something that is felt to call down blessings upon the community, that wins the gods' approval, that possesses not just practical but metaphysical worth.
It's this belief that I was trying to get at, unique to the modern era, that work is good, without question, the harder the better. And the more you can endure, the better a person you are. It seems to just be repeated over and over, and rarely questioned.
Deresiewicz goes on, " If you don't work as hard as people think you should, you're not just morally inferior, you're committing a kind of spiritual treason. And if you deny the value of work as a matter of principle, you're treated like a heretic."
And Leah Libresco, riffing off an article about the hook-up culture among young professionals, laments that people are putting off meaningful relationships in their personal lives for the sake of their professional lives, "A life that has no room for serious romantic partners can't have much space for deep friendships either. This should be the one culture war fight where we can all be on the same side: if careers preclude real relationships, something's gone deeply wrong."
Both authors are calling for systemic awareness and change. That would be nice if academic and corporate expectations allowed for a less hurried life. Even though a lot of the hopes to be promoted ever higher actually come from pressure among peers who constantly compare themselves to their friends (who post filtered, idealistic visions of their lives on social media) in an ever-amplifying feedback loop. But it's powerful to know that systemic change isn't needed for the individual to forgoe the temptation to endlessly compete and make her life look like a magazine ad for something showy and expensive. The choice is in everyone's own hands. Are you going to let your work dictate what your life will be like, or do you decide to have your life dictate what your work will be like? I think all it takes is a little curiosity to figure out what other options are out there, and a little courage to step outside the system that's coddled you since Kindergarten. You get to choose your values and figure out what is virtuous, you don't just have to hang your head and go along with the popular refrains of the day.


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A fast paced, exceptional film that had you gripped from beginning to end. Wolf of Wall street takes the viewer on a journey from the beginning of a career to getting addicted to the high life to total demise and rebuilding yourself from the bottom up. DiCaprio is fantastic throughout the whole film keeping you drawn to him with his suave and encapsulating personality. My only complaint is the length of the film, personally I feel some scenes could have been shortened or edited out completely without effecting the main story what so ever. I found myself wanting to skip scenes to get to the next part. However overall I would highly recommend it.


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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- A man wanted in the death of a Winston-Salem State University football player who was shot and killed at an event at Wake Forest University in late January has been arrested.
Jakier Shanique Austin, 21, was arrested on Wednesday at a home in Charlotte. He has been charged with murder, possession of a stolen firearm, and carrying a concealed gun. He was moved to the Forsyth County Jail on Friday.
Police responded to The Barn, an event center on Wake Forest University's campus, around 1 a.m. on Jan. 20 after a gunshot was fired.
Police say Austin shot Najee Ali Baker, 21, after an argument. Baker died from his injuries at a local hospital.
Nearly three months later, Winston-Salem State University is enjoying beautiful spring afternoons. For some students, it feels a lifetime away from the snowy day on Wake Forest's campus when Baker was killed.
Two freshman students, Asia Simmons and Shavon Wilcher, reflected on the night they attended the party, an event hosted by the Pi Omicron chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a Wake Forest University student organization.
"We didn't see who it was at first," they said. "We just saw [Baker] on the ground in the snow. It was just a lot of chaos. A lot of people running around. Once we heard a gunshot, everybody started running. We were in the woods. We didn't know where to go."
Simmons and Wilcher spent Thursday afternoon under the Winston-Salem State clock tower, the same spot where they attended a vigil for Baker three months ago.
"Coming back, I didn't want to talk to anyone. I was scared. It was very traumatic," Wilcher said.
"For a while, we really didn't go out. We just kind of stayed in our rooms, stayed with each other," Simmons said.
"We haven't really been to a party since," Wilcher added.
The mood on campus has picked up since January. Graduation is just weeks away and students are celebrating with pictures, music and dancing.
"I feel better for the family knowing justice is being served," said Damion Swittenberg, a WSSU senior.
But many students still have questions for officers about what happened that night at The Barn.
"I just don't see how it happened, because there were like a lot of police in that parking lot," Simmons said.
Austin was also a student at Winston-Salem State until last fall, the same semester WSSU officials say Baker transferred to the university.
"This is not Winston-Salem State," Swittenberg said. "Gun violence is not a normal thing, even though you might see it on the news, you might see it going on quite frequently. This is not what we do."
Now, the campus is working to maintain its identity, while honoring the Ram that they lost.
"It's sad that it takes a death, for somebody to die, to actually bring people together, but if I had to pick something good out of it, that would be it," Wilcher said. "It most definitely brought Winston-Salem State University together."
"Martin Luther King [Jr.] said, 'The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of change and controversy,'" Swittenberg said. "So right now, it's really how we get up and stand against what happened."
Austin is being held in the Mecklenburg County Detention Center on no bond. They're working with local authorities to arrange transport back to the Triad, so Austin can appear in Forsyth County Court.
Malik Patience Smith, 16, has also been charged in connection with Baker's death. Smith allegedly pulled out a gun and held Baker's friends at by while Austin fired the shot at Baker.
Smith faces charges of possession of a handgun by a minor, assault by pointing a gun and possession of a firearm on educational property.


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Thank you, Chris!ChrisC wrote:I think you'd be better off financially with Aetna Direct or BCBS-Basic. I have GEHA-HDHP, family plan, and wife is covered with my plan and separately she has Medicare Part B. Aetna Direct and BCBS-Basic are very inexpensive plans, perhaps, as cheap as GEHA-HDHP, more importantly, they waive all deductibles and co-pays with Medicare A and B. GEHA-HDHP does not waive the Medicare deductibles or co-pays: Part A has a deductible of $1330 and Part B has a deductible of $183 plus a 20 percent co-pay.VictoriaF wrote:When the time comes, I am planning to get Medicare Part B and keep FEHB. My current FEHB plan is high-deductible GEHA which is very inexpensive. I will probably keep it. If I develop adverse health conditions I will consider other options.ChrisC wrote:Yep, those are the enlightened options. I've known folks in the highest Part B brackets who nonetheless enroll in Part B and the richest FEHB plan -- they are indifferent to costs. Realistically, however, if you know you have serious medical conditions going into retirement, you should take Medicare Part B and be completely covered. You can just take the highest, enriched FEHB plan, not enroll in Part B, and rely on catastrophic limits in the FEHB plan as a stop-gap measure to cap exposure to health costs, but I think that's risky if you have known problem conditions. Medicare does not have limits. If you're healthy and think you'll continue to be healthy, then you might forego Medicare Part B and pick up a good FEHB plan for coverage.bsteiner wrote:From everyone's posts, it appears that the choice is between a rich FEHB plan without Part B (which puts the person in the same position as he/she was before age 65) or a skinny FEHB plan with Part B (which would pick up the co-pays). How should someone choose? What if the person is in one of the higher Part B premium brackets?
One hospital stay and any savings from the inexpensive GEHA-HDHP is gone, as compared to Aetna Direct or BCBS-Basic.
Also, Aetna-Direct has a $900 HRA type reimbursement for self only plans (operates like an HSA payment) that you can use to pay Medicare Part B premiums; once on Medicare you lose the ability to make HSA contributions so the GEHA employer contribution of $750 and employee/retiree contributions to an HSA are unavailable.
I am not Medicare eligible yet and so for me it's a purely theoretical discussion at this time. I did not know that:
1. not all FEHB plans wave deductibles and co-pays, and
2. there is an HRA possibility for Medicare recipients.
This is very useful information!


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Prime Minister Hun Sen will meet and dine with nearly 5,000 journalists from across the county in his third media correspondents' meeting in Phnom Penh on Friday.
"I will meet journalists during a solidarity dinner on Friday, January 11, at Koh Pich," he announced on his Facebook page on Thursday."
In the message, Hun Sen also posted a photo of his young self standing next to other officials with a camera strapped around his neck.
Lauding journalists' contributions to Cambodia's development, he wrote: "We had lost the opportunities to develop the country for years due to war. Now that the country has full peace, we need tourists, entrepreneurs and foreign investors … positive news will provide them with confidence."
The Information Ministry's information and broadcasting department director-general Phos Sovann told The Post that his ministry is responsible for distributing venue access cards to the meeting attendees.
Sovann noted the increase in the number of expected participants in the third edition of the annual gathering, with about 4,000 journalists attending the previous one.
"The meeting will be slightly different from the previous two because this time journalists are allowed to choose their own seats on a first come, first served basis. The earlier ones can sit in front row, closer to the prime minister, and take pictures with him," he said.
The meeting is expected to host 5,000 people, including 955 reporters for TV and radio stations, 979 for print media and 380 for digital media.
Besides members of the press, 276 representatives from private organisations and 150 of security personnel will also join the crowd. The remaining attendants consist of government officials from various levels.
"This meeting is very important for the journalists and [government] officials to learn and understand each other's roles and responsibilities," Sovann said.
Moeun Chhean Nariddh, director of the Cambodian Institute for Media Studies, who will attend the dinner, said the Kingdom's political situation and freedom for journalists has improved.
He said journalists must adapt to the "Cambodian context" in "upholding international standards to practice independent reporting" he said, adding that the Kingdom "has its unique tradition and culture".
"We should not report using the American standard, attacking their own government. In Cambodia, we should balance it with positive stories," Nariddh said.
Speaking to The Post, Koh Kong-based reporter Chhim Makara shared his excitement about attending the meeting, as it would be his first time.
"I think this would be a good opportunity for the journalists and government officials to share experiences and advice with each other."
"And for us [regional reporters] especially, we can share what is going on in the provinces, including the many difficulties we constantly face in obtaining information from corrupt officials and criminal offenders. I ask the government to address these problems," he said.
The prime minister's correspondents' meeting was held for the first time on January 14, 2017, with about 1,400 people attending. The second meeting held on January 21, last year, saw the presence of almost 4,000 participants.


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