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Cold Snap Legal is staying on top of what is happening to protesters at the RNC. Among some of the latest updates:
#ICE agents are entering jail and pulling out arrestees with "foreign-sounding names!
#Men in jail have been on 23 hour lockdown, They are on hunger strike until this ends and they are either charged or released.
#f you've been released from jail and have NOT had your property returned, please call the Coldsnap hotline (651.356.8635). We can help out!
brownfemipower - La Chola (3 September 2008) This after "raids" were conducted on protestor's homes in advance of the Republican National Convention. It's what pro-migrant bloggers have been saying for a long time now. The U.S. migration debate affects everyone residing in the U.S. If you think it just affects migrants, you'll get your answer when the government bashes your front door in.
Kyle is right, this should worry everybody, not just immigrants or protestors or people with "foreign sounding names" - everybody.
Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU released this statement regarding the raids and arrests at the Convention.
"Conducting mass arrests and raiding meeting places of innocent Americans exercising their constitutional right to express political dissent are antithetical to the fundamental values of our democracy. Free speech has to be safeguarded during the Republican National Convention, as the workings of our democracy in the streets are as important as those in convention halls. Allegations of police misconduct must be investigated thoroughly and free speech must be safeguarded for the remainder of the convention."


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What do clothes mean? Why do we make the choices we make? Join artist Margaret Nomentana in this class about the sociology of clothes. Reading, discussion, and art-making will be used to explore some of the issues surrounding What We Wear and What We Don't.
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Learn how to crochet the waffle stitch or even how to make this quick scarf. Cathy will guide you. It helps if you already know how to make the double crochet stitch. The scarf uses about 7-8 ounces of worsted weight yarn. Feel free to bring your own yarn and an I or J aluminum hook. If you want, you can use our yarn and hooks for an additional fee but our colors are VERY limited. Cost is $5 drop-in fee or $8 if you need supplies Reserve your spot here
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Many people look to their faith when tackling the challenges of child-rearing. This season, Christian publishers offer titles that combine biblical lessons with first-hand advice, on issues including raising a child with special needs and speaking with teens about sexuality.
Greg Popcak. Ave Maria, Mar.
Popcak, a marriage and family counselor, draws on his experiences as a father and incorporates the Beatitudes (blessings recounted in the Sermon on the Mount) into advice for modern men.
The Discerning Parent
Tim and Sue Muldoon. Ave Maria, Mar.
Tim, a theologian and professor, and his wife, Sue, a counselor and religious educator, aim to help parents foster open communication with their tweens and teens via the Ignatian spiritual tradition of discernment, or making decisions based on God's will.
Sally and Nathan Clarkson. Tyndale, Jan.
A mother and her son, who has been diagnosed with learning issues, anxiety, and OCD, share perspectives on life with mental illness, and offer thoughts on why such differences are part of God's plan.
Getting Past Perfect
Kate Wicker. Ave Maria, Mar.
Journalist Wicker debunks myths and Pinterest-perfect notions about motherhood with teachings from Catholicism that encourage self-acceptance and confidence.
Meg Meeker. Regnery Faith, May
Meeker, a pediatrician, disputes society's definitions of success for men and women, making a case for why fatherhood should be valued as highly as motherhood. Her previous books include 2006's Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, which has sold 435,000 print copies, per Nielsen BookScan.
If I Had a Parenting Do-Over
Jonathan McKee. Shiloh Run, Feb.
From the author of books including The Guy's Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket (2014; 11,000 print copies sold per BookScan) comes a personal reflection on fatherhood aimed at helping parents avoid regret. Chapter titles include "Let It Go" and "Press Pause."
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Julie Manning. B&H, Feb.
Manning, who suffers from a life-threatening, incurable heart disease, shares how the condition transformed her into a mother who finds joy in putting her life in God's control.


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Suez and Veolia on Thought Leadership
We look forward to a conference in November on strategic materials for a low-carbon future.
Rivalry between Suez and Veolia is legendary. One area of competition between these two grand French-based companies is over thought-leadership. Both companies are members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, for example, and at previous EMF 'accelerator' meetings in Paris, Berlin and Oxford, Suez and Veolia competed for attention with their respective investments in innovative circular economy technologies. Veolia talked about waste paints and coatings, Suez offered MDF and conversion of waste plastics to heating fuels.
Last year, Suez highlighted issues of resource efficiency with reports and seminars, but on 2/3 November this year the Veolia Institute plans to trump its rival by organising an ambitious two-day conference with Oxford University. Lord Stern, Paul Ekins, Thomas Graedel and Sheila Khama will be speaking, investigating questions about the extractive industries in a low carbon economy. This is a topic area Oakdene Hollins understands well, having contributed extensively to studies on critical raw materials over several years for the European Union. We are currently working on a project investigating secondary minerals in the circular economy, and expect to network at the invitation-only conference with people who are likewise involved in this area of commercial research.
Both Suez and Veolia position themselves as credible partners for the largest global brands and manufacturers. Having begun business in the UK by landfilling wastes, they both sort resources for recycling and for electricity and heat generation. Next, they plan to become not just materials managers but product managers in competition with some logistics and FM businesses. The circular economy framework suits them both.
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Sharing Our Stories
Storytellers drawn from more than 150 who participated in the 2018 "Clark County Stories" series will share their stories. The audience will also be invited to share their own three-minute anecdotes on the themes of "Favorite Places" and "Migration Stories" in Clark County.
Sharing Our Stories: Thursday, October 11 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at WSU Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, 98686
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In episode 12 we talk about the cooperative (well for the most part!) deckbuilder Legendary Encounters: Alien from Upper Deck, based on the Alien film franchise, and the classic dungeon crawler Descent: Journeys In The Dark (second edition) from Fantasy Flight Games. We talk about the video game crossovers we want to see, involving putting characters from one game into another and why. Richard talks about the scifi novel Counter-Clock World by Philip K. Dick (best known for Blade Runner), while Matt and Heather discuss new albums from Accept and Rage, plus some sad obituaries, in the music news.
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Momentum is the rocket fuel, the turbo boosters, the engine that ships and ships often. Momentum feeds itself from every shipment, every deliverable sparks the flywheel with satisfaction, confidence and education. Why then would you create big lists of deliverables for each shipment? Why would you pile on and delay a shipment? Why limit the moments to grab momentum to few and far between?
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New to the Oregon Department of Education as an Educational Technologist and the technical contact for the web-based educator effectiveness connection point, Melissa spent 9 years as an Educational Technologist for Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Melissa is passionate about equipping teachers to improve student achievement.
Melissa is a member of the leadership team for ORVSD and for Oregon's EdTech Professional Development Cadre.
Melissa completed her M.Ed. in Learning and Technology from Western Governor's University on Good Friday 2014. This seemed an appropriate day to wrap up 18 months of hard work. In 1991 Melissa graduated from Western Baptist College with a B.S. in English and Language Arts (double major) as part of a teacher prep program. She taught Language Arts at Crook County High School in 1992-93.
Melissa is a wife to Rick for 23 years and mom to a 19 year old Vince and a 6 year old Ananda. She is a regular volunteer at Salem Alliance Church in both media and recovery. She enjoys friends, crochet, reading, and figuring out what to do with her time post-Master's.
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Amazon is giving new parents a box of baby stuff worth £40 – but there are a few catches
Amazon have got your baby essentials sorted but you'll have to be a Prime member first
NEW mums and dads are being offered a helping hand by Amazon who are giving away free "baby boxes" worth £40.
Inside the box are some newborn baby essentials including a bottle, some nappy rash cream, Water Wipes a soother and Nuby feeding pack.
A fun Finding Nemo cuddly toy is included in the pack, which is delivered in a custom-designed box.
When bought separately, the goodies in the box come to £40 - which may help ease those sleepless nights in the early days of parenthood.
To claim your box, parents must be Amazon Prime members and you have to spend £20 from your "Amazon Baby Wish List" on their site.
Spending £20 to claim a gift box worth £40 might not sound all that much on the face of it, but if you need to buy baby goods anyway, then you could save£20 in the process.
Parents should be aware though that they must spend £20 on products from Amazon's "Qualifying items" list which excludes baby formula and nappies.
Amazon Prime costs £79 a year and gives you unlimited one-day delivery, access to their TV and movie services and listen to music from their streaming service.
All you need to do is hit the "Claim Now" button in the Baby Box section of your Amazon Baby Wishlist.
You can still get your hands on a Baby Box without forking out the £79 on a year long membership.
Prime offer a 30 day trial period where you have access to the services for free for a month.
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Customers who have signed up to Prime for the trial period can also claim a box, as well as those who are signed up to Amazon Student.
If you are relying on the free trial period to get your box, then remember to cancel your membership before the 30 days is up or your bank account will automatically be charged the full whack.
The offer is running from September 18 until October 31 or until they run out, which could be sooner, so you might want to get in there quick.
If you really don't want to be a Prime member, parents can claim a free MAM bottle when they spend £10 or more on the Baby Wish List.
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Telefónica O2 UK reports strong performance in the third quarter, ended September 30, with revenues up 8.5 per cent and its customer base up by 352,000
Telefónica O2 UK increased its revenues by 8.5 per cent to €1.9 billion in local currency in the third quarter of 2010, ended September 30. Service revenue was up 6.3 per cent at €1.714 billion.
Quarterly profit (OIBDA) was up 9.4 per cent over the same period in 2009 in local currency. Profit was €481 million at September 30.
It's profit margin was 25.3 per cent, up from 25.1 per cent.
O2 UK's total base stood at 22.621 million, up 5.3 per cent year-on-year from 22.256 million. The figure includes M2M customers. It said it was the leading UK commercial brand, serving more paying customers than any other brand, having overtaken BT already during the second quarter, it reckons.
It claims 22 million O2 UK customers at September 30, 2010, up 4.8 per cent year-on-year, having added 352,000 customers to its base in the quarter and 658,000 in the first nine months of 2010.
It added 236,000 contract customers and, bucking the recent trend of shedding prepay numbers, it also added 115,000 prepay customers.
It said total ARPU for the first nine months of 2010 showed a 2.7 per cent year-on-year decline in local currency to €25.1 euros, with a slightly improved performance in the third quarter. ARPU increased by 1.4 per cent year-on-year for the first nine months of 2010 in local currency, excluding the impact of mobile termination rate cuts.
O2 UK pointed to its retention strategy and focus on customer experience. It explained its growth as a result of careful investment in acquisition and retention of customers, and "extending the cycles between retention activities". It also cited, again, increased sales of smartphones, with nearly 70 per cent of new customers on contract taking such devices.
Capital expenditure was down and operating cash flow was up, the company said.
Telefónica Europe chairman and chief executive Matthew Key (pictured) said: "Telefónica O2 UK continued to outperform its peers by focusing on delivering the best customer experience in an increasingly competitive arena – evidenced by O2 retaining its market-leading customer retention rates with contract churn of just 1.2 per cent in the quarter.
"Revenue growth accelerated to 8.5 per cent year-on-year in local currency in the third quarter to stand at €5.32 billion for the nine months to September. This was driven largely by the increasing demand for high-end smartphones, with 20 per cent of our total base and more than 40 per cent of our postpay customers now using mobile broadband devices."
Key said: "Telefónica Europe has delivered robust financial results in very competitive markets. An unprecedented demand for mobile data usage, together with the explosive adoption of smartphones, has seen our mobile broadband customer base increase 46 per cent year-on-year.
"We are in a particularly strong position to accelerate data growth thanks to our network investment, superior range of smart devices and our heritage in mobile internet. Telefónica Europe's total mobile customer base increased 5.5 per cent year-on-year to 45.9 million at the end of September 2010. The contract customer base – boosted by several successful campaigns in UK and Germany – increased 8.7 per cent year-on-year and now represents 48.2 per cent of the total customer base."
Key said: "The UK and Germany continued to drive revenue growth for the Group, offsetting challenging market conditions in Czech Republic and Ireland, so reflecting the value of our diversified asset portfolio.
Key said the company's recent acquisitions, HanseNet and Jajah, contributed €582 million to revenues in the nine months to September.


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Welcome to the Motorsports Analytics list of the top 75 NASCAR Cup Series prospects prior to the 2018 racing season.
For those unfamiliar with my work or me, I've been employed as a scouting consultant to race teams and athlete representation agencies since 2006. This is my seventh prospects list for MotorsportsAnalytics.com. The rankings below are predominately statistics-driven; however, I am not what is referred to in industry parlance as a "Google scout." I've watched extensive film on every driver listed and saw 65 of the listed 75 in person within the last 12 months.
I'm ranking drivers based on how their statistical profiles, with age heavily considered, project success over the next 20 years.
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- The entire list is limited to drivers with less than 10 NASCAR Cup Series starts.
- The top 60 are limited to drivers competing in a NASCAR pipeline series—the Xfinity Series, Truck Series, K&N Pro Series or ARCA—as recently as 2017.
- Each series has an age cutoff; the ceilings are 29 for Xfinity, 27 for Trucks and 24 for K&N and ARCA.
- Ages listed refer to the age of the driver for the majority of the 2018 racing season.
- Marketability and personal wealth are not considered; this is purely a list populated by talent and results.
- William Byron
Age 20 (11/29/1997) | Charlotte, N.C.
After stacking up Legend Car championships, Byron accelerated through Late Models, scoring 11 wins and 24 poles in 56 regional races during the 2014 season, captured the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East title in 2015, scored a rookie-record seven wins (and was a blown engine away from a championship) in the Truck Series in 2016 and won four races and the Xfinity Series championship as a 19-year-old rookie in the eighth fastest car in the series according to timing and scoring data.
Byron is bound for the Cup Series where he'll take over the iconic No. 24 car for Hendrick Motorsports. No pressure, kid.
Fortunately, there is statistical substance to Byron as he enters America's most cutthroat racing series. He established himself as an above average restarter during his lone Xfinity season, retaining his running position 78.65 percent of the time from the preferred groove—netting 41 additional positions on 89 attempts from inside the first seven rows—and 50 percent of the time from the non-preferred groove, where in the Xfinity Series, drivers fail to retain their restarting spot more often than not (the series average retention rate was 45 percent). While it might take time to acclimate to the higher level of competition, he's already seen what the likes of Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski and other Cup regulars offered on restarts. That's the benefit of allowing Xfinity drivers to compete against Cup regulars, and helps make Byron an obvious choice as the sport's top prospect.
He was the only series regular to score a Production in Equal Equipment Rating above 2.000 in 2017; his 2.091 rating ranked 10th among 60 drivers with six or more starts.
Outside of the restart window, he struggled to overtake for position, earning negative surplus passing values on all track types, save for facilities 1 to 1.49 miles in length, not coincidentally tracks on which he scored two of his four wins. He isn't used to 500-mile races or heavy doses of long runs; once that initial shock wears off, good long-run passing, a common stylistic denominator of Hendrick drivers in years past, will be the focal point of his improvement. Eliminating that one weakness could ultimately turn him into a perennial title contender for the next 20 years.
- Todd Gilliland
Age 18 (05/15/2000) | Sherrills Ford, N.C.
The arguments for who will be the next top prospect begin with Gilliland who, at ages 15 through 17, won 45 percent of his starts in the K&N West and scored PEERs 3.6 and 2.1 points higher than what 16 and 17-year-old K&N East drivers are capable of on average. All-around dominance, it seems, is not an achievement for him. It's his norm.
Gilliland moves into the national spotlight in 2018, joining the Truck Series on a full-time basis. His six-race cameo in the series last year resulted in a 0.833 PEER, ranked 25th out of 48 drivers, and a pair of top-5 finishes in Kyle Busch Motorsports equipment. Despite the speed advantage, Gilliland was thrust into a higher level of competition in a manner not ideal; he worked with three different crew chiefs during his brief stint, which also included two race-ending equipment malfunctions. His 11.2-place average finish belied his 7.4-place average mid-race running position, a whereabouts trailing only Christopher Bell (5.4), Matt Crafton (6.0) and Johnny Sauter (6.7), all three of whom are series champions.
With position retention rates of 71.43 percent and 64.71 percent, he is already an average restarter from the preferred groove and a top-6 restarter from the non-preferred groove, a revelation that should suit him well in the era of stage racing. How he develops as a long-run passer will be of importance this year; his minus-2.02 percent surplus passing value exclusively on shorter tracks was a mediocre showing, but his ability to navigate intermediates, with more racing room than he's ever had, could negate his passing on 1-mile tracks if it is indeed a weak spot in his otherwise impenetrable driving arsenal.
RELATED: Todd Gilliland Edges Harrison Burton In A Win For The Ages
- Christopher Bell
Age 23 (12/16/1994) | Norman, Okla.
There is nothing left for Bell to accomplish in the Truck Series after his decisive championship in 2017. He won five times, scoring a 5.7-place average finish, the best full-season rate since Ron Hornaday earned an identical mark 10 years ago. Both his 4.326 PEER and plus-3.69 percent surplus passing value ranked third overall and first among series regulars. He arrives in the Xfinity Series with Joe Gibbs Racing, a known and speedy quantity that should provide him all the ammunition he needs to make a run for the series title.
How his restarting ability translates to tougher competition could dictate his 2018 win total. He was top-4 restarter from both the preferred groove and non-preferred groove in the Truck Series, earning a 59-position net gain across both lanes. In eight Xfinity Series starts, he retained his preferred groove restarting spot 95 percent of the time, the highest rate among drivers with 20 attempts from inside the first seven rows. As they did in the Truck Series, stage racing's frequent resets should suit Bell well.
The elephant in the room when discussing Bell is his propensity for crashing. He wrecked 0.52 times per race in 2016, tied for the second highest rate in the series. That rate shrunk in 2017, to 0.43 times per race, but that still ranked as the sixth highest mark among drivers with 18 or more starts. Though young drivers crash more than old drivers on average, this doesn't mean Bell will shake the habit, and he could remain a more frequent than average crasher for his age.
That lone con is nullified by all his pros. If he wins, his crashing won't matter. Regardless, he profiles as a driver destined for Cup Series stardom.
- Cole Custer
Age 20 (01/23/1998) | Ladera Ranch, Calif.
Custer's clear strength is going fast. That's not a putdown—Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano built successful careers with raw speed as the core of their repertoire—but when all his other peripherals are bad, it yields inconsistent results. Against Xfinity competition in 2017, his minus-6.83 percent surplus passing value ranked as the second worst, manifesting in a pass differential 253 positions worse than expected. Still, he ranked as the fastest playoff participant and scored a dominant win in the season finale.
- Tyler Reddick
Age 22 (01/11/1996) | Corning, Calif.
Reddick's 0.028 PEER ranked 45th among 60 Xfinity drivers. He finished inside the top 15 over 23 percent less often than his percentage of laps completed in the same whereabouts and his 16.7-place average finish was over 10 positions worse than Ganassi seat-sharer Kyle Larson. Fortunately, Reddick ranked 12th in preferred groove restart retention, averaging a playoff-worthy 9.5-place finish in races with nine or more restarts. He could restart his way to title contention in his first complete Xfinity season.
- John Hunter Nemechek
Age 21 (06/11/1997) | Mooresville, N.C.
Nemechek gets the Xfinity call in 2018 after spending three seasons in Trucks, where he acquitted himself well as a results-getter—he ranked ninth, 16th and 11th in PEER in subsequent seasons—and, in his final year, established himself as a plus passer and restarter, scoring the second biggest net positional gain (plus-57) from preferred groove restarts. Additionally, he left room for improvement. He finished in the top 15 nearly 17 percent less often than the percentage of completed laps in the same whereabouts.
- Darrell Wallace
Age 24 (10/08/1993) | Mobile, Ala.
Wallace's abbreviated 2017 Xfinity Series season resulted in 1.404 PEER, which ranked 14th among 60 series regulars, a positive surplus passing value, the sixth best preferred groove restart retention rate and the fourth highest crash rate. After his sojourn in the NASCAR pipeline that saw a bevy of crests and troughs, Wallace earns a promotion to the Cup Series with Richard Petty Motorsports in 2018. At worst, his statistical profile forecasts similar production to the driver he is replacing, Aric Almirola.
- Daniel Hemric
Age 27 (01/27/1991) | Kannapolis, N.C.
At 27, Hemric is old for a Cup Series prospect; however, if a performance leap similar to his improvement in the second half of 2017 occurs, he'll make himself an attractive hire in the eyes of Cup teams. He shaved more than seven positions off of his average finish—from 15.88 to 8.73—during the back half of the Xfinity season and established himself as the best passer among series regulars on intermediates Atlanta, Charlotte and Texas, where he bagged 35 positions more than expected.
- Ryan Preece
Age 27 (10/25/1990) | Kensington, Conn.
The appeal of Preece, who won a NASCAR Modified Tour championship at age 22, finally resonated with the Stock Car community thanks to his quality-not-quantity approach to the Xfinity Series. In four races with Joe Gibbs Racing, he never finished worse than fifth and scored his first win at Iowa. He'll receive a fuller slate in 2018, answering whether his plus-4.5 percent surplus passing value—greater than any full-season mark in 2017—extrapolates proportionately.
RELATED: Heavy crash and recent woes aside, Ryan Preece still pursuing dreams in 2018
- Kyle Benjamin
Age 20 (11/03/1997) | Easley, S.C.
Benjamin has all but maxed out what he can accomplish on the nation's short tracks, a winner in four of his final six K&N East starts if he never makes another attempt. His 1.6-place average starting spot in five Xfinity races with Joe Gibbs Racing, which included two poles, was the best in the series last year among drivers with multiple starts. His 66.67 percent retention rate on non-preferred groove restarts ranked sixth among those with at least 10 attempts.
- Harrison Burton
Age 17 (10/09/2000) | Huntersville, N.C.
Burton's 2017 was a reminder to not discount talent during formative years. The 17-year-old went from zero wins and a 12.4-place average finish in 2016 to five wins, a 3.2-place average and a K&N East championship. His PEER, ranked last in the series in '16 (minus-1.536), ranked first (4.571) last season, the best full-season mark since Kyle Larson in 2012. Similar improvement is necessary for Burton in the Truck Series, where his minus-0.083 rating in six starts ranked 47th among 48 drivers.
- Chase Briscoe
Age 23 (12/15/1994) | Mitchell, Ind.
Briscoe's Truck Series exploits flew below the radar but culminated in a season finale victory and a 3.630 PEER, good for seventh best in the series. The 2016 ARCA champ was an effective restarter, ranking inside the top 10 for retention in both the preferred and non-preferred grooves. Additionally, he was a plus passer on all but one track type (short tracks). While a partial season in Roush equipment isn't ideal for cultivating his talent, it'll keep him in the prospect conversation for which he's deserving.
- Ty Majeski
Age 23 (08/18/1994) | Seymour, Wis.
Majeski's reputation as an ace Late Model driver precedes him, and against stiffer competition with more reliable measurements, he has so far proven formidable. Under the Roush Fenway development banner, he competed in five ARCA Series races, where his 3.700 PEER ranked third, and three Xfinity events in which his 87.5 percent retention rate on preferred groove restarts ranked eighth best among those with at least eight attempts. His 9.3-place average starting spot bested those of fellow Roush drivers Darrell Wallace (14.0) and Ryan Reed (14.2).
- Austin Theriault
Age 24 (01/23/1994) | Fort Kent, Maine
A year removed from quietly landing the sixth best PEER in the K&N East, Theriault finally completed a full season of racing in a NASCAR pipeline series, leading him to an ARCA championship. Seven wins in 20 races and the top production rating in the series (6.525) put to rest doubts about his ability across limited starts. His 0.05-per-race crash frequency was the cleanest among series regulars. His 4.2-place average finish was ARCA's best full-season rate in 33 years.
- Ben Rhodes
Age 21 (02/21/1997) | Louisville, Ky.
Rhodes grew to a fringe title contender in 2017, scoring a 2.348 PEER, nearly double what is expected from the average 21-year-old Truck Series driver. He ended the season with a positive surplus passing value, ranking fifth and sixth in SPV on 1.5-mile intermediates and 1-milers, respectively. Ultimately, he'll need to shrink his 0.48 crashes-per-race rate, which led to four DNFs last season, but on the whole the 2014 K&N East champ is rounding out well.
- Ronnie Bassett
Age 22 (12/21/1995) | Winston-Salem, N.C.
Wherever Bassett goes, excitement tends to follow, and after four full years in the K&N East, it'd be nice to see him travel higher up the NASCAR pipeline. 2017 was his most productive in racing by far, in which he secured a 3.321 PEER that ranked third in the division and included his first win, coming in the season opener at New Smyrna. He scored PEERs better than average for his age in three of his four seasons in the K&N East.
- Derek Kraus
Age 16 (09/01/2001) | Stratford, Wis.
It's early, but Kraus has the potential to matter in this sport, if his 2017 numbers are to be believed. He scored just one win in the K&N West—his Bill McAnally Racing stable mates Todd Gilliland and Chris Eggleston, who combined to win 10 of the division's 14 races, are to thank—but scored a 1.714 PEER at 15, an age at which drivers are their most inefficient and unproductive. With Gilliland graduating to Trucks, Kraus is BMR's focal point and championship favorite in 2018.
- Rubén García
Age 22 (11/21/1995) | Mexico City, Mexico
2017 was pivotal for García, who proved a better producer than the average 21-year-old K&N East driver. His three top-5 finishes (and 11 top-10 scores) in 14 tries might not sizzle on the stat line, but considering the mixed-bag nature of Rev Racing's on-track program it shouldn't be counted against the four-time NASCAR Mexico Series race winner; he earned a 3.000 PEER, trailing only Harrison Burton (4.571), Todd Gilliland (3.571) and Ronnie Bassett (3.321).
- Chase Cabre
Age 21 (02/07/1997) | Thonotosassa, Fla.
Cabre quietly finished inside the top 10 in half of his K&N East starts in 2017, topping out with a second-place finish in Memphis—the middle part of three consecutive top-4 results. He ranked eighth in PEER, with a 2.393 rating, and earned a relatively clean crash rate (0.07) for a 21-year-old rookie. Pending a competitive uptick in his surroundings at Rev Racing, he could compete more regularly for wins in 2018.
- Kody Vanderwal
Age 17 (01/19/2001) | LaSalle, Col.
Prospects with low-key results in the K&N West tend to have short shelf lives. Vanderwal's 12.6-place average finish in his rookie season in the West likely impressed no one, but his 1.607 PEER, ranked fifth out of 24 qualified drivers, is worth mentioning here. For a 17-year-old, that's something on which to build, but considering the nondescript nature of his team, owned by Kevin McCarty, there is no guarantee of a long-term career plan.
- Dillon Bassett
Age 21 (04/02/1997) | Winston-Salem, N.C.
Bassett regressed each year following his 2.292 PEER in the K&N East in 2015. Last year, his 0.786 PEER ranked 15th out of 22 qualified drivers and equaled half the production expected from the average 20-year-old K&N East driver. His two best performances of the year—104 laps led in Greenville and 94 laps led at Virginia's Langley Speedway—culminated in finishes of eighth and 13th, respectively. He's capable of better production, and a more result-driven focus would inflate his prospect stock.
Watch List: Anthony Alfredo
Age 19 (03/31/1999) | Ridgefield, Conn.
As an 18-year-old newcomer to big-time Late Model racing, Alfredo drove a JR Motorsports entry to two victories and eight top-5 finishes in 13 CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour starts, ultimately finishing second in points to stable mate and veteran Josh Berry. He has since parted with JRM, but intrigues as a prospect moving forward. An ideal next step for the Connecticut transplant would be tackling some national competition in heavier cars.
David Smith is the founder of MotorsportsAnalytics.com, a hub for auto racing statistics and analysis. For access to his entire 75-driver prospects list, click here.


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Dear Friends of Soulkitchen,
We've got sunny skies today and a nice chill in the air. We see the sprinkle of new snow on the local mountains. We love this city - rain, shine or snow!
And the work here continues. Times are tough for people in the city as housing is so scarce and expensive. The onset of the cold weather doesn't make life easy. This year we have increased our focus to include another community in the West End where 450 mostly seniors are housed. Our partners, More Than A Roof, took over the management of that property. The opportunities to serve there are many and somewhat difficult as the kitchen facilities are limited. MTR is building a commercial kitchen on that site which will be completed by 2018. Meanwhile we continue to provide meals for our tenant population (which has doubled this year), taking hot meals onto the streets twice weekly, working with local churches to provide support for their outreach projects and taking meals into the homes of those who are sick or needy. We have just concluded Canadian Thanksgiving celebration dinners with over 400 Turkey dinners going out. All this production takes a team. What is REALLY good is the work with our tenants on a personal level. Soulkitchen is in a position to provide training, support and hope for many people. We give others the opportunity to redirect their focus - away from negativity and out of isolation. Our aim has always been to create a healthy community while providing wholesome meals to others. The kitchen is where it starts - cooking, training, connecting with others, mentoring.
More than Food.
We couldn't do the work without our many volunteers. We have a strong team of 15 volunteers together with a newly appointed Sous Chef. Special thanks to IGA on Robson, Earls Restaurants, Terra Breads and others who partner with us and provide provisions that enables us to serve good food. More Than A Roof are a great organisation and we are blessed to be partnering with them.
Thanksgiving Dinner
We use all three modules to get people into a more healthy state. Our tenants work with us, we engage with them on many levels and we give them a purpose. Through all this we trust that our tenants and volunteers will find their way to experiencing the love and mercy of our Father in heaven who is ultimately the bringer of freedom.
Hannah - new Sous Chef
Pray for us that we can make a big impact by bringing real purpose into the lives of those who are discouraged and poor through love and encouragement.
We are travelling to Perth and onwards to Malaysia this month. We will continue connecting with the churches in Penang and especially with our partners at Noah's Ark. Hannes will be speaking at Fount of LIfe Outreach Ministries in Perth and Louise will speak at C3 Dunsborough mid November. Pray for our ministry both locally in Vancouver, and, as we travel.
Winner of our Aussie Apron Award - our youngest volunteer
Blessing to you all.
Hannes and Louise Tischhauser


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Rated 3 out of 5 by Rachel92 from Run small I bought these in the black eco leather. They arrived quickly and are pretty cute. I got them I. My normal size for naturalizer (7M), I am usually a 6.5-7 size depending on the brand , but these fit really tight! I have only had them for about a week so I am hoping that the "eco leather" will stretch out like traditional leather, but it remains to be seen. They even seem tight in the toes and ankle. Where I can fit an insole in other boots from naturalizer in the same size, these feel tight with only a normal sock.
Date published: 2019-04-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by CDNwoman from Best booties! I originally bought these boots in taupe and loved them so much I also bought them in navy. They are so comfortable I could walk for miles in them. And they look fantastic. You won't be disappointed.
Date published: 2019-04-14
Rated 1 out of 5 by Amberly from Cute bootie, poorly made! I didn't even get a full year out of these boots! The seam was left in tact but the material just split open, I'm very disappointed! Between this and a bad in store experience with terrible customer service, I probably won't be back any time soon Naturalizer.
Date published: 2019-03-29
Rated 1 out of 5 by Amberly from Cute bootie, poorly made! Not even a full year out of these boots and the material just tore apart! The seam is still in tact, I'm so disappointed in the poor quality of these boots! This combined this the sour instore experience I had with rude sales people, I wont be shopping here again!
Date published: 2019-03-26
Rated 1 out of 5 by RuthT from Ripped at seam with hold, not even 3 months old The quality of these shoes is questionable. I will try going back to the store with these. Bought them in November and almost got two pair as I loved them. I have never had a pair of boots rip like this before.
Date published: 2019-02-06
Rated 1 out of 5 by rymc from Cute boots but heels began peeling It's such a shame because these boots are incredibly cute and stylish and fit my feet perfectly, but the suede-like material on one of the heels began peeling after wearing my boots for only two months. Also, they aren't really waterproof, even with a waterproofing spray, the boots don't keep my toes dry.
Date published: 2019-01-28
Rated 2 out of 5 by LizB from Incredibly narrow (even the "wide") The Laura boot is incredibly narrow. I ordered a 9.5 wide, which is the size I normally wear in Naturalizer shoes and boots. I could barely get my foot into the boot. I had to double check that it was actually the correct size because it felt too narrow to be called "wide." I ended up returning the boots which was really disappointing because they were exactly what I was looking for.
Date published: 2019-01-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rosette from Smart Very Cute Bootie What can I say about these lovely little boots? To begin with I purchased these in the navy, a beautiful navy, perfect fit (size 7) on the narrow side and are so comfortable. These are also water proof and easy to clean. This is my second pair as I bought a pair of black ones last year and because I like them so much I decided to buy another pair in a different colour perfect for wearing with jeans. I prefer booties to knee high boots as they are so much easier to put on and take off. Really love these boots.
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We are having problems running MeatAxe from a personel computer, and
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We are runnig GAP3R4P2 (dos version) perfectly from a 486 computer.
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following appears
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Long Journey of a Jute Sack
When green (unroasted) coffee arrives at the Muskoka Roastery, it comes in jute bags containing 60-70kg of beans. But, that is far from the beginning, or even the end of the journey for the jute.
Jute is a natural vegetable fibre grown primarily in the warm, wet monsoon climates of Bangladesh and parts of India. It has the advantage of being eco-friendly versus non-biodegradable polybags made from petroleum, or paperbags which require large quantities of wood.
Brazil, which is the largest coffee growing country in the world, imports raw jute and processes the material into sacks. This picture shows a coffee warehouse in Brazil with green coffee piled high in jute sacks, ready for export. Our green coffee holding area is just a little bit smaller!
We're happy that the coffee industry's primary packaging uses a natural, renewable fibre which, unlike cotton, does not require supplementary irrigation or large quantities of pesticides and fertilizer to grow. We're also happy that the usefulness of jute does not end when we have emptied the bags at the roastery. Many of our bags go to a local garden centre to wrap the roots of young trees and shrubs. The biodegradable jute can be planted directly into the ground without disturbing the roots.
The jute bags are also in high demand around the community. This photo shows Barb, part of the packaging team, taking a few sacks to use to store vegetables in her root cellar. All part of our Zero Waste initiative.


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Obsession: the Trug
By Regina Connell. This is one of the most gorgeous things I've seen in a while. There's a woman whose work I've been obsessed with but about whom I haven't had much of a chance to write. So I might … Continue reading
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South Carolina Candidate Oath Law Violates Free Association Rights, Argues ACLU
COLUMBIA, SC - The American Civil Liberties Union argued before the South Carolina
Supreme Court today that a South Carolina candidate oath law is
unconstitutional and was unconstitutionally applied to state
legislature candidate Eugene Platt. The law requires every candidate
for office to sign an oath to abide by the results of a party's primary
and if the candidate loses the party's primary, bars the candidate from
petitioning or campaigning as a write-in candidate for the general
election ballot for any office for which the party has a nominee.
"The candidate oath law unconstitutionally violates the right of voters
and parties to select the candidates of their choosing," said Bryan
Sells, a senior staff attorney with the ACLU Voting Rights Project who
argued the case. "The First Amendment provides special protection for
the process in which a political party selects a nominee that best
represents its ideology and preferences."
South Carolina is one of only four states that permit fusion voting,
allowing multiple political parties to nominate the same candidate;
however, the state's candidate oath law unconstitutionally bars a
candidate from having his or her name placed on the general election
ballot by another political party even if the candidate wins the other
party's nomination.
Platt was chosen by the Green Party as its candidate for a state
legislative house seat and subsequently lost the nomination for the
same office in the Democratic primary. Under the oath statute, a state
court barred Platt from running as the nominee for the Green Party and
denied him the opportunity to present evidence that he was not in
violation of the oath, although Platt had not allowed his name to be
placed on the general election ballot by petition and had not
campaigned as a write-in candidate.
The ACLU charges that the oath statute was applied without due process
and imposes an unjustified burden on the First Amendment's free
association rights of Platt and voters who supported him, as well as
the Green Party's right to select its preferred candidate.
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"South Carolina's election scheme rejects the First Amendment's
fundamental protections and makes the outcome of one party's primary
dependent on the outcome of every other party's nominating process,"
said Laughlin McDonald, Director of the ACLU Voting Rights Project.
"The real losers here are the democratic process and the voters of
South Carolina who are being denied greater choices at the ballot box."
Attorneys on the case are Sells and McDonald of the ACLU Voting Rights Project.
The legal documents in the case, Tempel v. Platt, are available at: www.aclu.org/votingrights/access/36353res20080807.html
More information on the work of the ACLU Voting Rights Project is available at: www.votingrights.org
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Are you a social media maven, event logistics guru and an all-around entrepreneurially curious lady who wants to be part of the supportive community of bright Chicago women that we're building? We want YOU!
If you're interested, don't delay! We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and setting up interviews. We hope to select our new gals in time to get started by December 1st, 2017. Details below!
Forth Chicago Social Media & Events Intern
Unpaid. If you are in college, we will work with you and your college for college credit if applicable.
Training in Fall/early Winter 2017 on an as-ageed-to basis (may be more all at once or spread out depending on your schedule and our current interns' schedules).
Part-Time (+/-10 hours a week) starting in December 2017. We are looking for a 12 month commitment, with the internship concluding at the end of November 2018. You'll also have the opportunity to train the 2019 intern. You will be able to work remotely, but would be expected at the four seasonal salons and we'd love if you are at our public events and community gatherings when you can make it.
- social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- creating and distributing a weekly newsletter in Mailchimp
- updating the Forth website and blog (images and copy) in Squarespace
- event planning and scheduling
- day of event responsibilities - logistics, setup and clean-up
We are looking for interns who embody Forth's spirit: strong, witty, smart and all about building a community of creative women. Candidates must have their own computer and software. You must have access to the internet, e-mail and phone calls during your working hours. You must be available to attend our events, as well as help set-up and tear-down.
Please email Julie a brief cover letter introducing yourself, explaining why you want to work with Forth and confirming if you'd be able to start this November and will be in Chicago to fulfill the 12 months commitment (through the end of November 2018). Include your resume and a link to any online portfolios or attach a PDF portfolio if available.
Forth is an organization focused on creating intentional events that celebrate community and connect people.
We do this in three ways: quarterly salons, public events and custom services. Our quarterly salons bring together Chicago's creative women entrepreneurs. We host four seasonal events each year with a curated guest list ranging from hands-on craftswomen to designers of all kinds, tech-savvy disruptors and hand illustrators, writers, producers, photographers, connectors, stylists, artists, and more. We style each event both visually and with food and drink, at a new venue every quarter. We also create a theme to inspire the salon's flow. Our goal is not networking, its authentic conversation and connection, creating space and time for bright ideas. Talk is honest, open, real, and often very, very funny.


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Here in kindercrescent we recognize that parents are the first educators of their children and that is why we that we ensure that you are involved at all stages in your child's care & education. We respect your parental wishes at all times.
We are committed to ensuring parental involvement in the operation of the nursery.
• we operate an open door policy, where parents are welcome anytime during the day.
• we have clear systems of communication with parents in place at all times, both oral & written
• when your child joins us in kindercrescent,you are invited to give us information about you child, completing our" getting to know your child" forms, as well as child record forms etc. We respect the confidentiality of all information about parents, children & families. We share all information with you about your child including observations and any other written records we have in kindercrescent.
• we give you parent hanbooks about kindercrescent nursery upon the enrolment of your child
• we give daily reports to you about you child, when you can speak with your child's carer.We keep a written record of your child's day with us, from what your child did during the day to food & nutrition, sleep,nappy changing /toileting. Parents can always feel free to seek the advice of staff, many of whom are mum's to young children too!
• there is an account of daily activities displayed in each room
• we have monthly newsletters sent to all parents
• we give you report cards & progress reports about your child at the end of each term.


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Responding to a flood of emails from listeners, this week an out-of-character program discussing the recent events at Charlottesville.
Further Reading
- "Charlottesville: Why Jefferson Matters" by Annette Gordon-Reed
- "Most Blessed of the Patriarchs": Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination by Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter S. Onuf
- Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy Paperback by Annette Gordon-Reed
- The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family Paperback by Annette Gordon-Reed
- VICE News Tonight: Charlottesville: Race and Terror
- National Museum of African American History & Culture
- New York Times: "Why Lee Should Go, and Washington Should Stay" by Jon Meacham
- New York Times: "Confederate Statues and 'Our' History" by Eric Foner
- The Guardian: "'The civil war lies on us like a sleeping dragon': America's deadly divide - and why it has returned" by David Blight
Thomas Jefferson: Weeping for America
The Jefferson Watch
The ugly parade of American nazism that took place at Charlottesville on August 12th could have happened anywhere: Anaheim, Detroit, Miami, Denver. I don't know if the organizers consciously chose to take their hate right into the heart of Jefferson's dream for America, but that was its effect on me. Like every other reasonably enlightened American I was horrified by what happened in Charlottesville, still more horrified by our current president's coy flirtation with the darkest forces still awash in America.
Read this week's Jefferson Watch essay, "Thomas Jefferson: Weeping for America."
What Would Jefferson Do?
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"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - West African Proverb
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Friday, December 26, 2014
Practiced will be canceled this weekend Sunday, the 28th 2014
Practiced will be canceled this weekend Sunday, the 28th 2014.
*** We will have class the following weekend Sunday, January 4th, 2015 to kick off the new year! ***
I hope everyone is enjoying their Holidays, have a Happy New year, and we'll see you soon!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
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Friday, December 19, 2014
Urban Tactical - Firearm Disarms Workshop
Instruction for the workshop will be conducted by James Urban.
Predators prey on the weak and defenseless. They use weapons to scare and intimidate their victims into submission. They expect you to cower and tremble when they shove the gun in your face or press the cold steel of a blade against your throat. They count on your fear!! Use that against them!!
EXPERIENCE the protection of oneself against life and death situations such as violent attacks, robbery, abduction, and Hostage situations. Never allow yourself to be a victim!
(PRACTICE long rifles & pistols will be provided)
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2015
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Location: *** (LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE FOR SAFETY)-RSVP NOW ***
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Seminar Fee: $40 Pre; $50 at the door on the day of the event
Contact: Contact Chaz Paul (Chief Chaz Siangco) or Bernard Herrera to reserve your spot.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Sunday Practice on December 14, 2014 Will Be Canceled
Practice this Sunday will be canceled. So please stay dry and we'll see everyone next week!
Monday, December 1, 2014
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It has been 10 days of painful, and often emotional testimony from witnesses, as they relived the most terrifying moments of their lives, when a masked gunman stormed through the Ashburton Work and Income offices, leaving two women dead and two more seriously injured.
The accused, Russell John Tully, has been absent from the courtroom for much of his trial, despite the fact that he is defending himself. Judge Mander, who is presiding over the proceedings, ordered Tully removed after two outbursts in which he claimed he was unfit to stand trial, and demanded to know why he was in court.
Although Tully is defending himself, he has had the assistance of two Friends of the Court, experienced criminal lawyers, James Rapley and Phil Shamy, who have remained in court throughout Tully's absences. Tully elected not to speak in his own defense, which
is a little bit disappointing since I'm sure I'm not the only media
commentator who wanted to see how he'd react to being on the stand.
Tully did make it to court for closing arguments today, and although he didn't appear in a wheelchair as he has on past days, he was heavily shackled to prevent him lashing out.
The Crown's case has been predominantly a circumstantial case, but it's a strong one. Lets review the evidence presented...
CCTV footage in the Ashburton CBD shows a man wearing a distinctive jacket and cycle helmet later identified as belonging to Tully. A man wearing the same clothing is seen entering the WINZ office, and opening fire on staff. Tully was found in possession of the same jacket when apprehended by police later that day.
Stickers matching those that Tully used to label his possessions were found on the shell casings at the scene.
DNA taken from a black bike helmet and a balaclava left at the scene were matched to Tully, with 5 million percent probability that the DNA was his.
Tully was known to have a grudge against staff at the Ashburton WINZ office and had been trespassed from the office due to his manipulative and intimidating behaviour. In the weeks leading up to the shooting, he had camped out in the WINZ office for six hours, refusing to leave, and had made numerous threats towards staff over his percieved ill-treatment.
There was a great deal of witness testimony in this trial, as to the events during and just after the shooting, but I have not included a complete overview of those testimonials simply because none of the witnesses gave evidence that the gunman was definitely Russell John Tully. Most of the witnesses were there to testify to the events inside the WINZ office, and to the behavior of the gunman as he left the office, allowing the Crown to connect that gunman to pieces of physical evidence left behind, which were later linked to Tully.
The Crown rested by saying that they believed they had proved, beyond reasonable doubt, that Tully was the man who entered the Ashburton WINZ office, armed with a sawn-off shotgun, and brutally murdered two innocent women and attempted to murder two others. After following the case these last two weeks, I agree. If I was a juror, I think I'd be pretty convinced by the Crown's case.
There wasn't much Tully's assisting counsel could say in closing, what do you say about a man who's defense strategy seems to be act crazy until you get kicked out of the courtroom? The jury are now into their second day of deliberations, their first full day since both sides rested yesterday morning.


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Former WWE superstar Hillbilly Jim, who rassled alongside such lords of the ring as Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and Big John Studd, has set up a white lightnin' still high up on a ridge in Mudlick, Ky., where he and his good for nothing Cousin Spike serve up 200 proof down home country and southern-fried rock & roll every weekend. Tune in for tales from the top rope, along with the "Woods & Water Report" from Uncle Percy Mandoberg, and take a taste of Mountain Dew so strong that it will make your eyes bug out and your face turn blue.
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Fall, our favorite season, opens doors to the wonderful fashion quirk – layering. With the lavish colors appearing in fall, take this opportunity to play with a lot of texture and motifs. The weather allows for more complex outfits, it is the time to have fun and experiments. Take a look at the items we have curated and let them base your outfits.
Printed Silk Dress
Being inspired by offbeat designs from the Memphis Group and album artwork from The Chemical Brothers and the Beastie Boys for Pre-Fall '15, this dainty silk midi dress is detailed with a graphic purple, red and forest-green floral motif and pleated at the skirt for a streamlined look. Match this dress with a colorful arm candy.
Stella McCartney
Printed Crepe Mini Dress
This dress, decorated with a 'Psychedelic Garden' print – a key motif of the Pre-Fall '15 collection, designed in collaboration with London-based illustrator Will Sweeney. It is pleated at the front to add volume. Why not be preppy and wear this on top of a fitted turtleneck top and some oxfords?
Stella McCartney
Printed Silk Shirt
Another picks from the designer, this one is patterned with a pack of wildcats, this playful shirt drapes nicely when worn. You can wear this as a dress or wear it with matching pants. Pairing it with culottes will also look smart.
Leather and Horn Pendant Necklace
Buckle fastened, this adjustable brown leather necklace is strung with polished horn spheres set in gold and silver-plated brass frames. The geometric pendants are designed to spin and you can rotate the rings. Wear it with a blue cashmere top or a green dress.
Miu Miu
Ruffled Cotton-poplin Blouse
It is crafted in Italy and the stiffened cotton-poplin adds into the structure of the ruffles. Mother-of-pearl buttons finish the shirt off luxuriously. Pair this with something white like a knee-length skirt or wide legged pants.
Leather Ankle Boots
These lovely boots are of a timeless style and very versatile. Made from burgundy leather it is the perfect fall color and material. The sculptural heels add some contrast without losing its flexibility. These shoes will match a white pants really well, although pairing it with a miniskirt or denim will work equally well.
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i have been called an empathic genius more than once. this isn't much of a compliment, as this type of genius has not afforded me many advancements in life. mostly it causes me to faint when those closest to me are in physical danger or pain. one might say that i am too sensitive. perhaps it is this corner of my chemistry that causes me to cry at every movie i see, and to be significantly moved by tiny moments throughout the day. i have a scar on my bottom lip from collapsing onto the floor in a packed crowd that i felt a profound concern for. before drifting into the black i remember thinking that the small children and my best friends could be in danger if there were an emergency.
i believe it is my condition that causes me to make elaborate excuses for the bad behavior of others. as a result, i tend to imagine a complex narrative as to why people act in the ways that they do.
i'd like to think that the lion share of this condition can get most usefully applied to my writing.
years ago someone made a ridiculous u-turn right into the front end of my car. thus ensued a full range of annoyances. my car, con-caved, was inoperable. this went on for an extended period of time while i waited for my, drug-dealing-posing-as-car-insurance-company-out-of-some-dusty-texan-cubicle, to reimburse me for damages and i could have my car fixed.
at the time i patiently waited for my insurance agent to answer, let alone, return my calls. i would leave detailed messages for her hoping that my pleasantries and tone would warrant her attention and the matter of my lack of transportation would be expeditiously addressed. i pandered to every shingle of etiquette i knew. i would call and wait for her reply. to no avail.
as time went on i began to imagine that she had been eight plus months pregnant at the time of my accident and had since gone on maternity leave and my silly claim had just gotten lost in the shuffle. i imagined that she was at home in the midst of sleepless nights and a sense of overwhelming completeness while basking in the glow of new mommy love. i thought it was only fair to give it just a little longer as i could only imagine how exhausting things got when she was trying to train her temporary replacement.
after all, taking the train to the bus wasn't that bad, and i liked the ten block walk--it gave me time to people watch and let my mind wander.
one day after missing the train, it finally occurred to me that my insurance agent sucked at her job. while her alleged baby was definitely not sleeping through the night yet, a sense of entitlement came over me. my car needed to get fixed. i called the insurance company and asked to speak with the manager. this experience would only confirm my subsequent theory that my so-called car insurance company at the time was probably some drug smuggling ring and i was one of five customers that kept them clean on the books.
my agent seemed to either no longer exist or to have been scandalized into rehab or something of equal or higher intrigue. it was complicated. i was confused. they sent an appraiser out the next day that looked at my car and doubled the quote the body shop had made and cut me a check right there.
in retrospect i liked the idea of my agent not being able to get to the phone because she was just overcome with gratitude for being able to participate in the miracle of life. the truth, however, whatever it was, may have been better. my futile act of sympathy was lost on my insurance claim and thank god my penchant for excessive empathy didn't knock the wind out of me. and more importantly, thank god i never got a chance to know my insurance agent, i could have ended up with a concussion.
i am a writer because i will fill in the blanks wherever they are.


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The Coolest Filming Locations to Visit on Your Next Vacation
Happy Friday, fellow nerds and travel enthusiasts, and welcome to this week's list of lists! If you're planning a trip (or just daydreaming—I don't judge) that'll satisfy both your wanderlust and your inner geek, here's some inspiration.
1. Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is back. Which, among other things, is a damn fine excuse to go on a themed road trip.
Lonely Planet has lovingly compiled a list of the most iconic filming locations from the cult classic:
2. Game of Thrones
I stopped watching Game of Thrones somewhere around Season 4, because I just couldn't deal with everyone dying a horrific death.
Those locations though—daaaaamn. If you want the striking visuals of GoT without the constant murderfest, the Telegraph has got you covered:
3. The Lord of the Rings
Do you slide into a half-involuntary Gollum impression whenever you hear the word precious? Do your friends refuse to have a Lord of the Rings marathon with you because you know all the lines and just won't stop reciting them?
It might be time to leave your boring non-friends behind and go on a LotR tour of New Zealand. Backpacker Guide NZ has a handy list of all the breathtaking locations:
4. Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman has hit the theatres and I haven't even seen it yet, so nobody say anything.
Instead, take a look at Condé Nast Traveler's gallery of the film's shooting locations and start planning your Inner Goddess Empowerment Tour of Europe (I certainly will).
5. Harry Potter
Never got your Hogwarts letter? Still a smidge bitter about it? Looking for ways to keep the magic alive? From Saturday June 24 to Monday June 26, The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is offering free rides on the Hogsmeade Station line:
While this is just about the most magical thing I've seen today, the article inexplicably, infuriatingly states that 'children who visit in fancy dress will travel free'. Children?? What a grave injustice to us nostalgic twentysomethings. We are the ones who need this!
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Keep Chili as the State Dish of Texas
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Currently, there is an effort underway, by Texans who love barbecue, to make barbecue the State Food of Texas. With this petition, we, the lovers of Texas chili, now make our voices heard.
Chili has been our State Dish since 1977. We urge you to preserve its status and respect the words of House Concurrent Resolution #18 which reads:
WHEREAS, One cannot be a true son or daughter of this state without having his taste buds tingle at the thought of the treat that is real, honest-to-goodness, pure, unadulterated Texas chili; and
WHEREAS, Texans continue today the tradition begun in San Antonio over 140 years ago of making the best and only authentic concoction of this piquant delicacy; and
WHEREAS, President Lyndon B. Johnson commented that "Chili concocted outside of Texas is a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing," and Will Rogers described Texas chili as "the bowl of blessedness'; and
WHEREAS, Texas has been the site of the annual International Chili Cook-off since 1967 and is the home of the 1976 World Champion Chili Cooker, Albert Agnor, or Marshall; and
WHEREAS, It is customary for the legislature to designate certain state emblems in recognition of this state's great heritage and rich resources; and
WHEREAS, The beauty of Texas trees and flowers is represented by the pecan and bluebonnet and the mockingbird is emblematic of our abundant and varied wild life, but the internationally esteemed cuisine of this great state has received no official recognition and has no official symbol; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the State of Texas, the Senate concurring, That the 65th Legislature, in recognition of the fact that the only real "bowl of red" is that prepared by Texans, hereby proclaims chili as the "State Dish of Texas."
This petition is part of a reporting project from Verify, a production of WFAA-TV in Dallas and TEGNA Media. We take real people along on reporting trips so they can ask their own questions and reach their own conclusions. This time, we're taking a 1,500-mile RV road trip across Texas with a viewer who's helping us answer this question: Barbecue or chili, what should be the State Food of Texas? Learn more about this project here.
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Sewing Doll Clothes - PANTS/ SKIRT is a one-time class which teaches students how to make pants and/or a skirt for their 18" doll. They will learn how to add pockets and embellishments.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have taken Intro to Sewing for Kids or have basic sewing experience to be able to sew independently at the sewing machine.
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- May 23 (Saturday), 11am - 1pm
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The Benefits of a Landscaping Irrigation System
It's that time of year again, time to examine our landscaping with a critical eye and make plans for improvements and maybe a few upgrades. If you are in the habit of repositioning your sprinkler a number of times a day, a few times a week, maybe you have dreamed about the freedom a sprinkler system would bring to your life. In addition to the freedom from manual labor, you will also see a healthier lawn and landscape which means more curb appeal. All of the benefits you will realize will make you happy you made the investment in an automatic irrigation system.
You may be putting off this purchase because of questions surrounding the environmental friendliness of an irrigation system or maybe you believe that the rainfall in your area is sufficient. Let's examine some typical concerns and see if we can help you make the most informed decision possible.
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Some people believe that an irrigation system uses more water than watering by hand when in fact, the opposite is true. An automatic system will definitely conserve water use and save you money. Today's systems can be designed to include a sensor which tells the system whether or not water is even needed. You no longer need worry about your system running during a rain shower. In addition, you will not experience over watering or wasting water due to runoff or forgetting to turn off the hose.
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If we could depend on Mother Nature to provide our landscapes with exactly what it needs, there would be no need for watering at all. Unfortunately, she is not nearly that dependable. Climate change may also be part of why droughts have been so severe or have effected parts of the country not normally that dry. Your landscaping is an investment and as such, should be protected as much as possible. Consider your automatic irrigation system to be a form of insurance against Mother Nature's bad moods.
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Registration "One-Stop-Shop"
Welcome to a new academic term, Fall 2016!
As we prepare for your return, we would like to ensure your needs are met most timely and appropriately. We have created a Registration "One-Stop-Shop "during the week of registration in the Student Center, Student Organization Suite, A level entrance. If you need assistance with the following: Registration "One-Stop-Shop"
Why Militant is the New Black Excellence
Ronald Mason isn't a stranger to taking strong public positions when it comes to saving black folks. The distinguished three-time HBCU president who laid a foundation for Jackson State University's evolution as a high-research public flagship institution, and virtually saved Southern University from financial ruin and legislative assault, finds himself at the University of the District of Columbia — freed of the southern-fried politics and internal conflicts that too often put blinders on broad visions for HBCU sustainability in public contexts. Why Militant is the New Black Excellence
A 'Top Chef' visits UDC. Can we get him to stay?
Celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn likes to use locally-raised food at his DC-area restaurants. You don't get much more local than this. A 'Top Chef' visits UDC. Can we get him to stay?
Fall Internship and Volunteer Fair 2015
Please check out these photos from the Fall Internship and Volunteer Fair. UDC-CC scholars had the opportunity to discuss internship and volunteer openings with various non-profits and government agencies. Fall Internship and Volunteer Fair 2015
UDC-CC Student Jamila Coleman
UDC – CC scholars career day tour at the Marriot
UDC-CC scholars had the opportunity to meet & greet with Marriott professionals during a recent career day tour. Scholars were first greeted by the Marriott Grand Marquis General Dan Nadeau. Marriott also held an industry panel session, shared hiring information and gave us a career exploration tour of the Grand Marquis here in Washington, DC. Scholars also walked away with new Human Resources networking contacts, industry knowledge and priceless memories of visiting the Grand Marquis. UDC – CC scholars career day tour at the Marriot
FBI Career Day
Criminology major scholars had the opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation hiring requirements, gain industry knowledge, discuss internship openings and even network with a FBI Recruiter after the session. Please check out these photos! FBI Career Day
OPM Session at CC Career Services
UDC-CC scholars had the opportunity to participate in one-day Federal Government Seminar which covered USAJOBS profile building, government resume' writing , interviewing strategies and an Office of Personnel industry panel session. OPM will be onsite for another one-day seminar in March 2016. OPM Session at CC Career Services
Public Defender Service Employer Info Session
Over 40 UDC-CC scholars attended the Public Defender Service employer info session in February. Scholars were given the opportunity to discuss internship and employment opportunities with an representative from the Human Resources Department. Please remember to stop by the career center and schedule your next career advisement in room 204. Public Defender Service Employer Info Session
Facebook DC Office Visit
The UDC-CC Career Services Center recently coordinated a trip to the Facebook DC Office. The goal of this session was to give the students some insight into the many, many roles that exist at Facebook, background the staff have and how they got to where they are. Facebook DC Office Visit


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161358 Video Game estarland clone
Anggaran N/A
Am looking for an [url removed, login to view] clone which will accomplish the following:
Be a current build on a safe, fast, and secure open source or one time licensed e-commerce shopping cart solution. (no monthly fees, will be using our own server and credit card gateway).
The fully functional video game retail site will accomplish the following criteria:
1. Be fully integrated with a database provider via rss feeds. (ie [url removed, login to view] integration with muze data) and henceforth receive timely database updates and new releases from the database company muze or other similar provider. These updates will be placed in their respective categories ie. Playstation 3 Fighting Games. Items in the catalog will appear as [url removed, login to view] has them. Each item will have a "Buy New†option (dependent on availability, button only shows when we add quantity from the admin side), "Buy Used†along with the percentage that the person will save based on the new price notes may be added to the buy used whether the item includes just the game or box /manual (if no quantity is in stock they may place the item on backorder or they can elect to have the website email them when quantity is added to our database), and finally "Trade It†this will be available on all items and will be a percentage of the used price. Once the Trade it button is selected it will go to an intermediate page (like estarland) and they will have the option to select if the manual and or box is included with their trade. If not they will suffer a 20% decrease in the price of their trade per each missing item. Once the options are selected the person clicks continue and the item is added to their shopping cart and shows a negative total. (this can be applied instantly if the user purchases items as well as trades them in the same transaction) Customers should have the options to elect for trade or cash (cash value will be slightly less based on percentage)
2. Have a full administration side that will allow easy updates to product quantity prices and options from an easy to use administration panel. If using oscommerce easy populate must be fully stable and fully integrated. The administration page should be able to open up cataloged items 50-200 at a time, changes made on the fly and the save button clicked. This will automatically save all of the database changes to the mysql database seemlessly and without server timeouts.
3. Allow a streamlined process for the surfer to browse video games they want to trade and insert the upc number or title of the game ( ie [url removed, login to view] or [url removed, login to view] ) This will match up their upc or title and they will be able to add the "TRADE" to their cart which will prompt a credited value on their screen.
4. At the conclusion of adding traded items and or purchased items the user will be able to print out a shipping label from their computer that will eventually be attached to the package they are shipping in to our trade department. (if the trade is for $50 or more, they will be able to print a postage paid shipping label that will have our ship to address permanantely in place with a usps Business Return mail account, and will automatically generate their user shipping information as the return address) IE the EZ ship service on [url removed, login to view]
5. The site will be lightweight and easily load in any browser environment and be optimized for 800X600 and 1028X768 screen resolutions. The shopping cart will allow easy integration and control of all Template aspects so we can get the exact visual representation that we seek. (we will be doing all visual aspects of this project you just need to make sure it is easily modifiable and that we know how to change these)
6. Be 100% database driven with no spyware, or adware within shopping cart software if opensource program.
7. Contain all the standard bells and whistles of ecommerce shopping carts such as [url removed, login to view] integration and ups/fedex/usps shipping calculators.
8. Have a one page easy customer sign up and order so we don't lose customers after 2 pages of sign ups.
9. Have SSL encription or compatibility for all pages that require secure information (ie sign up page and payment info)
10. Have a focus on dangling carrots. Any items that are associated with the purchased item and actually in stock a box will appear right below the shopping cart and or item description with check boxes that will allow them to instantly add the additional items onto their order (when there is no closely affiliated items, or items that other people who bought this item also purchased, the dangling carrot will default to gift certificates, gift wrap, and an item of the same type which we have a large amount of stock of)
11. Randomly Generated popular items, that have been purchased recently, that we are overstocked on, or best sellers.
12. A trade in landing page that will fully and easily describe the simple trade process to our visitors.
13. Categories / Menu like the [url removed, login to view] menu where ps3 ps2 etc are available and visitor can browse by system and then by genre to select the item they want to buy.
14. When a category such as ps2 – fighting is selected the user will have the option to sort the items by in stock, price range, new, used, platform, category, rating etc.
15. Banner column enabled like the right side of estarland for cross in store promotional items that will be displayed and randomly generated to direct the visitor to a purchase.
16. Fully integrated repair accessory strategy guide and system hierarchy for each system selected
17. Ease of integration of a easy to use affiliate system for webmasters who want to make commission on referred traffic. This will be very user friendly and show real time stats for referred traffic and marketing materials, links banners etc. Also have examples of profit share and revenue.
18. pages should be completely seo optimized so that each database item has a good chance of appearing in google, yahoo, and other search engines.
19. integration with froogle, pricewatch etc so that items may be updated by rss feeds to these sites that will help grow our business and revenue
20. A full newsletter system, which will ask permission to contact our clients at the account sign up / checkout page. The use can see the newsletter terms and conditions right next to the check box which should be already checked? We will be able to seemlessley send "Gauged†newsletters to our clients during non peak server times. These emails should not be sorted into any junk or bulk mailbox folders. They will be for anyone who signed up for the newsletter and twice a month at most. But the gauge should be set up so that only x amount are pushed through at any given minute.
21. Preowned category page like [url removed, login to view] with a visual display of various systems.
22. Not only a just in preowned, or whats hot section, but also a rare items in stock column that will showcase items of exceptional rarity or value that are new in stock.
23. A fully integrated tell a friend system that will allow the user to not only forward our page onto a friend but also to forward an item to a friend with out weblink to that item along with a welcome message (ie youtube) but also the option to add a wishlist that will allow the user to add items to a wishlist and send their wishlist along with a special message to a parent or someone who will be purchasing items for them this Christmas season
24. A "collection tracker†for customers. This will allow the customer to keep track of their collection on our website of video games. They will be able to add or subtract items that they have or have sold. Special alerts will be sent to these customers when they have an item that we are out of stock on and are offering a great trade in value for that item.
25 An easily integrated price drop system, or global discount system, as well as coupons that we will insert in our newsletters and a gift certificate system. Further if the trades are chosen as "Trades†when the trade is received and verified we update the queue from the administration panel and they credit is automatically applied to their account along with an email that says the credit is available to spend.
25. The ability to integrated with a upc scanner so when Items are being shipped for fulfillment or coming in on trade we will be able to scan the barcode and quickly add the item to our inventory stock.
Possible not Necessary: Ease of integration for exporting items in stock to Ebay , Half etc that will closely resemble the same pricing structure and will be easy to update should certain quantities or items sell out.
Possible not Necessary: Ease of integration with POS system for various locations across the US. Locations will be able to add quanities to the website. Each different location will have a unique store # and the quanitity will represent their store. If the item is purchased that store location will receive an email saying the item is sold and it will be removed from their inventory automatically.
This is all I can think of for now there is a lot more of the basic bells and whistles that accompany a common ecommerce store that I expect to be standard. Mostly a clone of a website with some variance in design and functionality. Escrow to trusted scripters. Others payment as proof of project is shown. NDA and non compete agreement should be understood when project is began and accomplished.


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Procedures for Undergraduate and Graduate Business students
Any student enrolled in an internship business course, including classroom, online or independent study courses, in which they receive academic credit and/or grade equivalency for an internship or off campus work, must
- obtain the teaching faculty's approval
- obtain and submit the required faculty and internship employer's signatures on Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE) forms
- submit forms prior to the start of their course each semester
This process validates your work efforts off campus for your academic credit.
Spring 2019 Semester
- For spring 2019, paperwork must be submitted by the student to ICCE no later than November 5.
- Follow the guidelines, and download required forms, from the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement website.
- Students may submit the completed, employer-signed forms by uploading to the ICCE website, or visiting the ICCE office, HSS 206; ask to see Eunice Kim, email@example.com