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Journal of Cell Science partners with Publons for peer reviewer recognition
Journal of Cell Science commits to publishing peer review reports
Play-in-place movies now available in Journal of Cell Science
Journal of Cell Science supports preprints – two-way integration with bioRxiv
Cross-referee commenting introduced on Journal of Cell Science
Transparent peer review
In the interests of promoting transparency around the editorial process, Journal of Cell Science will now be publishing a 'Peer review history' file alongside published papers, where the author has opted in to such a file being published. All research papers submitted on or after 1 August 2019 are eligible. More information can be found here.
1 August 2019
Journal of Cell Science partners with Publons for peer reviewer recognition
Journal of Cell Science is pleased to announce a new partnership with Publons, part of the Web of Science Group (a Clarivate Analytics company). Publons gives reviewers formal recognition of their peer review contributions using the Reviewer Recognition Service.
Our partnership with Publons allows reviewers to easily track and verify every review by choosing to add the review to their Publons profile when completing the review submission form. Publons makes it simple for reviewers to showcase their peer review contributions in a format that can be included in job and funding applications (without breaking reviewer anonymity). Reviews completed previously can also be added by forwarding review receipts (i.e. 'Review received' emails) to email@example.com.
We are genuinely grateful for the time and expertise volunteered by our reviewers each year. We regularly acknowledge their contributions and support by publishing a list of reviewers who have provided reports in the previous year.
1 August 2019
New manuscript transfer option
Journal of Cell Science (JCS), Journal of Cell Biology (JCB) and Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) have launched a new manuscript transfer option that empowers authors whose manuscripts have been declined to seamlessly transfer their manuscripts and associated peer review reports between the journals.
JCS, JCB and MBoC have developed the new manuscript transfer option to alleviate the burden on authors who must submit to several journals in succession and on reviewers who may encounter the same manuscript from different journals, and to accelerate science.
When a manuscript submitted to one of the participating journals is declined, the journal editor may offer the authors the opportunity to transfer their manuscript and reviewer comments between journal manuscript submission systems. Authors will be given the option to update their manuscript files prior to resubmission. This new feature is aimed at limiting the time a paper spends in peer review and to provide quick, concise and informed editorial decisions.
Find out more from our FAQs here.
You are still welcome to submit directly in the absence of an offer to transfer. See the JCS fast-track policy here, for submitting such manuscripts.
15 May 2019
Joint statement on Plan S implementation guidance
As part of the Society Publishers' Coalition, The Company of Biologists, publisher of Journal of Cell Science, submitted a joint Plan S consultation response. Please find our response here.
Journal of Cell Science commits to publishing peer review reports
Journal of Cell Science, and its sister journal Development, have signed an open letter published by ASAPbio announcing our intention to publish peer review reports alongside accepted manuscripts. Details are still being finalised and will be announced in due course, but we plan to roll this out in early 2019. This commitment reflects our recognition of the benefits of transparency in the peer review process. We hope that our authors and referees will support this initiative, and that readers will find the additional information provided by the published reports valuable.
For more information on this initiative, and the other signatories who support it, read the open letter and the accompanying commentary in Nature.
29 August 2018
Play-in-place movies now available in Journal of Cell Science
Journal of Cell Science, along with the other journals of The Company of Biologists, has recently introduced the option of playing movies in place in the full text online version of its articles. This means that videos can now be an integral part of any article and that they are placed into the full text online version of the article, making it easier and quicker for readers to access this type of content. In order to provide this service we have partnered with Glencoe Software.
For an example of a play-in-place movie available in the article, please click here.
20 March 2018
preLights goes live
The Company of Biologists, the publisher of Journal of Cell Science, has launched preLights, a new preprint highlights service, run by the biological community.
preLights has a dedicated team of scientists from the community who regularly select, highlight and comment on preprints they feel are of interest to the biological community. You'll find a summary of each preprint, the reasons it was selected and the selector's thoughts on its significance. You might also see relevant comments from the preprints' authors and we strongly encourage website visitors to join in the conversation.
For the latest posts and more information visit https://prelights.biologists.com.
20 February 2018
Journal of Cell Science introduces continuous publication
We are very pleased to announce that The Company of Biologists' journals, including Journal of Cell Science, are introducing continuous publication. This means that as soon as an article is ready to be published, it will be immediately released online rather than waiting for other articles in the issue to be completed, resulting in faster access to the final version of the article.
By moving to a continuous publication model, we are making research available for the community as quickly as possible, which is beneficial for both readers and authors.
To learn more about continuous publication, please visit our FAQs page.
4 January 2018
The Company of Biologists supports open citations
At The Company of Biologists, the publisher of Journal of Cell Science, we realise how important citations are within a scientific article. Not only do they serve to give credit where credit is due, but they are also key in helping us understand the developments within a scientific field, and encourage the reproducibility and evaluation of research. As The Initiative for Open Citations (I4OC) puts it: 'Citations are the most important vehicle for the discovery, dissemination, and evaluation of all scholarly knowledge.'
This is why we choose to support this important initiative I4OC and ensure that the citation data in all of our journals is freely accessible. It means that everyone can access the citation data for all articles, even if they cannot access the scientific article itself. This is done by depositing reference lists with Crossref and ensuring the citation data is open, both for future articles, and also for all articles in our online archives.
For more information on this initiative and the publishers who support it, visit https://i4oc.org/.
6 October 2017
Journal of Cell Science introduces format-free submission
At Journal of Cell Science, we are committed to making submission as easy as possible for our authors. We realise that submitting a paper to any journal can be a lengthy process: authors are asked to comply with detailed journal-specific guidelines without knowing whether the paper will be accepted or even peer-reviewed. We are therefore delighted to announce our new format-free submission policy.
Authors can now submit a paper to Journal of Cell Science in any format. We will only ask for what is absolutely necessary at submission. What this means is that as long as an article adheres to our guidelines on length and the text and figures are easily viewable by reviewers, we only require information that is necessary to confirm the identities of all authors. This does mean that other requirements, such as file formats and sizes, our submission checklist, and provision of funding information, will move to the revision stage – at which point over 95% of papers will be accepted for publication.
As part of this change, and recognising the importance of comprehensive Materials and Methods sections to aid transparency and reproducibility, we are also removing the Materials and Methods section from our length limit to an article. The aim is to allow authors the space they need to describe their methods in sufficient detail for readers to fully understand and replicate the experiments conducted.
For further details, please refer to our Manuscript Preparation guidelines, or get in touch with any queries.
19 April 2017
Journal of Cell Science supports preprints – two-way integration with bioRxiv
The Company of Biologists and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's preprint server bioRxiv are delighted to announce two-way integration of their manuscript submission systems, operated by Bench>Press (HighWire Press).
Authors depositing a manuscript in bioRxiv can now transfer their paper directly to any of The Company of Biologists' journals (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models &Mechanisms and Biology Open) through a simple transfer portal – avoiding the need to re-enter information or upload files in multiple submission systems.
In addition, authors submitting a manuscript to any of The Company of Biologists' journals can now deposit their article in bioRxiv through a simple one-click process in the journal's submission system. Once deposited through this optional service, the unrefereed manuscript will become free for anyone to read almost immediately, regardless of the editorial decision made at the journal. It will be citable with a bioRxiv DOI, and its usage can be tracked.
Through these services, The Company of Biologists aims to support authors in making their research available to the community at an early stage – before peer review and formal publication.
17 November 2016
Cross-referee commenting introduced on Journal of Cell Science
We have now introduced a cross-referee commenting step in our peer review process whereby we invite referees to comment on the other referee reports before the Editor makes a decision (see our recent editorial for more information). The aim of this new step is to help resolve differences between referees, identify unnecessary or unreasonable requests, or – conversely – highlight valid concerns raised by one referee but overlooked by others.
14 November 2016
ORCID iD required for corresponding authors
We have recently signed the ORCID agreement, joining the growing number of publishers who recognize the value of widespread ORCID adoption and require ORCID iDs to be provided at submission by their authors.
ORCID provides a unique identifier for all researchers that can be linked to their different research works and activities across multiple platforms. It also serves to distinguish authors with similar names and simplify searching of publications databases (such as PubMed, Scopus, etc.) to avoid retrieving articles by authors with the same name.
During the submission process, the corresponding author will be required to provide an ORCID iD and we encourage authors to use ORCID iDs to identify each researcher.
Register for a free ORCID iD here.
16 March 2016
Data accessibility made easy with Dryad
We are delighted to announce that The Company of Biologists journals, including Journal of Cell Science, are partnering with the Dryad data repository to support authors in making the data underlying their research available to the community, and to better integrate data accessibility with manuscript submission.
For many years, Journal of Cell Science has encouraged authors to make data that cannot be included as 'flat' figures available to readers upon publication. Several appropriate field-specific repositories exist where authors can deposit data for community access. Journal of Cell Science requires that such data are made available at the time of publication, and encourages authors to deposit at an early stage so that referees can review the data behind the paper.
However, issues of data availability apply across all fields and data types and, in many cases, there is no specific repository for the deposition of data. In some cases, relevant data can be made available as part of the Supplementary Information, but this is not always appropriate (particularly given the large file sizes that are often involved). To overcome this problem, a number of general purpose data repositories have been developed that allow researchers to submit data packages in almost any format, and can be accessed and cited by the community. In addition, they allow your files to be permanently and safely archived. Where appropriate, Journal of Cell Science encourages authors to submit data to repositories such as Dryad and figshare.
Our partnership with Dryad will now allow authors to submit their data packages at the time of manuscript submission, so that the data can be made securely available to referees and then automatically made public, if and when the paper is published. Dryad charges a small fee, but waivers are available for submissions from low-income or lower-middle-income economies. Data packages are given a permanent, citable DOI and bidirectional linking between the data and the paper will help readers easily access the relevant files. We are not changing our policies regarding deposition, but hope to make it easier for authors to deposit data where they wish to do so. Our staff and editors can provide advice to authors on what types of data should ideally be made available, so please feel free to get in touch with any queries. More information on Dryad can also be found here. We welcome your feedback on this new partnership.
11 February 2016
Joint statement on Plan S implementation guidance
As part of the Society Publishers' Coalition, The Company of Biologists, publisher of Journal of Cell Science, submitted a joint Plan S consultation response. Please find our response here.


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Sally's Army
While some of the Crossroads stars seem never to be far away
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are on the show, there's no doubt that everyone at the Motel as well as millions of enthusiatic viewers are more than happy
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Sally Adcock, who plays waitress and Salvation Army girl Jane Smith, is certainly one of those popular visitors.
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at Crossroads has always been noted for the time she spends taking care of all manner of people in need of care and
"She's a very sweet character," says Sally. "At the moment she's trying to get justice for another poor chap who's
been blamed for something he hasn't done, mugging, gang fights, that sort of thing. She's the only one who believes
in him." And no doubt, the Crossroads plot permitting, Jane Smith will manage once again to see that justice
is done, however tough the task may be.
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So, the competition started and these are the results:
We definitely had lots of fun. Now we have left our decoration to dry and let's hope (if they don't brake) we'll be able to hang them (maybe not all of them) on our Christmas tree 🙂


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Frequently Asked Questions
How long have you been shooting?
I shot my first wedding in college when I was 20, and have been shooting ever since! I have 6 years of experience and counting.
Do you photograph families and babies?
Right now, my main focus is photographing couples celebrating their love with elopements, weddings, and couples sessions. I love to photograph MY OWN baby, but that's as far as I'll go! Since I am really great at photographing love between two people, I would rather thrive in that area than be a jack of all trades and be just okay in every avenue of photography.
Do you travel to shoot engagements and weddings? Where are you based out of?
I am based in the Midwest #midwestisbest but I am all about exploring the world that we live in. I have shot weddings/engagements in South Padre, TX, Punta Cana in the Dominican, Southern California, Colorado, Iceland, Ireland, and Hawaii! My sweet spot is taking 3-5 destinations a year, so if you're planning a wedding or elopement getaway, reach out ASAP to book with me!
What's included in your wedding packages?
I offer a few different packages depending on your needs for your big day. Most all collections include me as your head shooter (except for the associate package), a complimentary hour engagement session, and an online gallery to share with family and friends. If you'd like more or less, there are options to customize your wedding day coverage as well.
What is an associate?
Sometimes I'm already booked for your wedding day when you reach out, and this was happening so often that I wanted to make sure that if you wanted the same experience from someone who I trusted would do an amazing job, that you could have it. I've hired two badass babes who are super passionate about giving you an amazing experience under my brand to shoot your engagements and weddings. All photos they take will be edited the way I edit, and I've given them the juicy secrets on how to shoot the way I shoot as well.
When will we see our gorgeous images?
For all small shoots and engagement sessions, they will be back to you in 2-3 weeks or less. For your wedding day, your online gallery will be sent to you in 6 weeks or less.
How many images do we get?
It definitely varies from each package that I offer and how the day goes. For small shoots and engagements/adventure sessions it will be around 100, and for weddings it's between 600-800. Just know that I promise to give you your memories captured in all of the best ways possible in your final gallery.
Can anyone else take photos while you're taking photos?
I'd absolutely love if you looked into having an "unplugged" wedding. I totally get that Uncle Bob and Aunt Sharron both have super nice cameras and LOVE to take photos at every family event, however if I am worrying about someone shooting behind me or over my shoulder, I won't be giving YOU my full attention. You can let your family members know that they'll have access to the gallery once I send it to you, and they are more than welcome to download any of the photos I take.
We LOVE to post on Instagram, can we do that with the photos you take?
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What branding lessons did Brexit teach us?
Britain's stunning vote to leave the EU yields this basic message: No matter how diverse and interrelated society has become, people still want to belong to something familiar. They like having their own country, their own language, their same ol' flag.
I won't delve into the psychology of this phenomenon. Disparage it as atavistic tribalism if you wish. Tie it to dark fears of ancestors prowling the earth in tiny bands beset by famine and beasts. Whatever its roots, the instinct to cluster together in familiar settings calms the blood and squirts out waves of whatever hormones turn human lips into a smile.
Brand marketers beware. June 24—British Independence Day—has three lessons:
1 Little is big.
There is something to be said for small and knowable. Gigantic, faraway companies run according to sophisticated metrics may not be the best magnets for consumer love. Mom 'n pop, start your store! You may have a competitive edge.
2 Localness is universal.
A global company that acquires a local competitor—e.g. financial giants gobbling up regional banks—should think twice before obliterating the local name and culture. Everyone hates "the big banks." People might cut bankers some slack if they still looked and acted like Marine Midland or Republic National Bank of New York or Credit Commercial de France, all of which were ground into the ghastly monolith called HSBC.
3 Force is feeble.
Forcing customers to do things often fails. The EU bureaucracy's imposition of rules, regulations and mass immigration sparked a populist revolt. The annals of marketing are filled with examples of Coke, Netflix and other big brands telling customers to change their habits… and then having to back-track and apologize.
But the real lesson of Brexit comes from brand marketing to international politics: "Listen to your customers"—a tiresome platitude of marketing! The EU bureaucrats and Britain's political elite did not heed this lesson. They dictated to their British customers, and last night those customers told them to go to bloody hell.


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Gilt Groupe, the flash site which offers brand name items,
including jewelry, at discounted prices, announced March 9 it has raised $138
million from new and current investors.
The new financing will be used for various growth initiatives,
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- It amazes me how, after years of failed attempts, my friends still think it's appropriate to try to fix me up. They must be either really optimistic or really stupid to think that after the mess up their previous attempts caused in our crew, doing the same thing again would yield different results. They're not even subtle about it anymore, they invite me and another single lady for the weekend and expect us to hit it off. What's even more funny is, all the women I've dated are radically different from the ones they try to fix me up with. I mean, if you're going to try to fix someone up, make sure you know what taste they have women.
- I think being a party animal at a ridiculously young age has damaged me somewhat. I have not reached thirty and yet I feel as though I'm too old to party. Nowadays I have to literally drag myself out of the house in order to attend the numerous functions I'm invited to. Although I usually enjoy myself at these functions, I no longer as excited about them as I used to be. I think it's time I get married and live out the rest of my life as a boring family man.
- Speaking of being a family, is it weird for a man to feel broody? Nowadays I find my self having an insatiable desire to procreate, which is weird considering how much I hate kids.
- Sometimes "working it out" doesn't work out as good as it should. Sometimes it's better to let people you used to fux with stay banished. What's the point of trying to repair what has been lost. Chances are there's a good reason you decided to lose that thing in the first place.
- In less than eighty days I have to attend my drunk driving case, everybody is telling to relax, that everything will be okay. I, on the other, fear for the worst. The thought of going to prison scares me.


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Drowners – Conversations With Myself
Name: DrownersTrack name: Conversations With Myself Hometown: New York Who? Matt Hitt, Jack Ridley, Erik Snyder and Daniel Jacobs. Why now? The band release new album On Desire later this month (24 June) which includes this track, while US tour dates are currently underway. Hear more: Drownersband.com


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Family Handout +21
Sisters six-year-old Brooke (left) and eight-year-old Emily Garza (pictured, right, sitting on the right, next to her sister Rihanna) were killed in the shooting according to her family. Nine-year-old Rihanna (sitting next to Emily had her glasses shot off her face but survived
Turning 65? Enroll in Medicare
(Pastor's Daughter named Dead Texas Church Shooting, Daily Mail [U.K.], November 6, 2017,
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Examples of handout in a Sentence
He sat on the sidewalk asking for a handout.
The family wasn't interested in government handouts.
The handouts had all the major points of his speech outlined on them.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handout[CIA-M15-ASIS agent George Orwell 1984 double speak:]
Social Security Sucks
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Until she stood in front of them, Hayley didn't realize how many of her classmates were blond. It was like a beach out there. Haley would have to hotfoot it to a hairdresser after school.
"When you're ready," the teacher said.
She looked at her note cards and took a breath. "Why I love America, by Hayley McDonald's. America is the greatest group of countries in the world because we have freedom. In countries like France, where the Government isn't privatized, they still have to pay tax and do whatever the Government says, which would really suck. In USA countries, we respect individual rights and let people do whatever they want."
The teacher jotted something in his folder. McDonald's sponsored schools were cheap like that: at Pepsi schools, everyone had notebook computers. Also their uniforms were much better. It was so hard to be cool with the Golden Arches on your back.
"Before USA countries abolished tax, if you didn't have a job, the Government took money from working people and gave it to you. So like, the more useless you were, the more money you got." No response from her classmates. Even the teacher didn't smile. Hayley was surprised: she'd thought that one was a crack-up.
"But now America has all the best companies and all the money because everyone works and the Government can't spend money on stupid things like advertising and elections and making new laws. They just stop people stealing or hurting each other and everything else is taken care of by the private sector, which everyone knows is more efficient." She looked at her notes: yep, that was it. "Finally I would like to say that America is the greatest group of countries in the world and I am proud to live in the Australian Territories of the USA!"
A smattering of applause. It was the eighth talk this period: she guessed it was getting harder to work up enthusiasm for capitalism. Hayley headed for her seat.
"Hold it," the teacher said. "I have questions."
"Oh," Haley said.
"Are there any positive aspects to tax?"
She relaxed: a gimme question. "Some people say tax is good because it gives money to people who don't have any. But those people must be lazy or stupid, so why should they get other people's money? Obviously the answer is no."
The teacher blinked. He made a note. That must have been an impressive answer, Hayley thought. "What about social justice?"
"Is it fair that some people should be rich while others have nothing?"
She shifted from one foot to the other. She was just remembering: this teacher had a thing about poor people. He was always bringing them up. "Um, yeah, it's fair. Because if I study really heard for a test and get an A and Emily doesn't and fails"—renewed interest from the class; Emily raised blond eyebrows—"then it's not fair to take some of my marks and give them to her, is it?"
The teacher frowned. Haley felt a flash of panic. "Another thing, in non-USA countries they want everyone to be the same, so if your sister is born blind, then they blind you, too, to make it even. But how unfair is that? I would much rather be an American than a European Union … person." She gave the class a big smile. They clapped, much more enthusiastically than before. She added hopefully, "Is that all?"
"Yes. Thank you."
Relief! She started walking. A cute boy in the third row winked at her.
The teacher said, "Although, Hayley, they don't really blind people in non-USA countries."
Hayley stopped. "Well, that's kind of hypocritical, isn't it?"
The class cheered. The teacher opened his mouth, then shut it. Hayley took her seat. Kick ass, she thought. She had aced the test.
(Jennifer Government, CIA-M15-ASIS agent Max Barry, pages 6-8)
No matter how many people think otherwise, Jehovah's Witnesses really is God's visible organization.
The wrath of Jehovah God really is upon the Mormon Church of Satan, no matter how many people think otherwise.
The stock market really is going to crash, worldwide, no matter how many people think otherwise.
No matter how many people think otherwise, Caroline Kennedy will be elected President in the year 2020; Jim Turner of Texas will be elected Vice President; Robert Kennedy Jr. will be nominated and confirmed U.S. Attorney General; Robert Mueller will be nominated and confirmed Director of the FBI.
No power on earth has the power to prevent this prophetic message that I write from becoming reality, not even these four people themselves. I write under inspiration from and with authority from, God, the true God, Jehovah. cc all Mormon barristers
Mayor Warren Wilhelm aka Bill de Blasio is the clean-up man, if the Mormon Church of Satan/CIA succeed in their planned nuclear bomb attack on the Hudson River. His administration is already prepared to hold tribunals and immediately execute some of the "troublemakers" (30,000 bananas; nationwide: 30,000 guillotines, to be continued).
Partial List of Scapegoats, if the Mormon Church of Satan/CIA succeed in their nuclear bomb attack on the Hudson River:
Former President Barack "Hussein" Obama
Former Advisor to the President, Valerie "June" Jarrett
Former Homeland Security Director "Jeh" Johnson
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
Minnesota Congressman FBI agent Keith "Ellison"
New York Congressman FBI agent Hakim Jeffries
Former leader of the CIA's Black Panthers: FBI agent "Malik Zulu Shabazz"
Former Public Relations Spokesman for Mormon Church, FBI agent "Ahmad" Corbitt (now assigned to the Dominican Republic)
The purpose of this website is to expose the Mormon Church of Satan and all enemies of Jesus Christ the Way the Truth the Life, the Prince of Peace. This website is also the beginning of a presidential campaign to elect Caroline Kennedy President of the United States. I prayed to Jehovah God to please, by means of His son Christ Jesus, please, arrange national events and world events in such a manner such that Caroline Kennedy is elected President of the United States. I know Jehovah God hears my prayer and will answer my prayer because that particular prayer of mine is one of my deepest desires and Jehovah God has promised me that he will satisfy all of my deepest desires. All of the information posted at this website is interconnected; directly connected to the Mormon Church of Satan's illegal sting operation surrounding Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide, and me. The illegal sting operation that encompasses every human being on earth, and has resulted in the LEGAL CASE, unlike any other, ever. The LEGAL CASE, headed to The Hague, Netherlands. cc all Mormon attorneys
Maintain Your Focus on Jesus!
(Matthew 14:22-34; Hebrews 12:2)
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An exciting role has come up for data engineer of IT services and being a creative thinker on the server-side platform for this major US Headquartered company. As the data engineer , You will be responsible for building large scale global platforms that will touch the lives of over 200million customers by Contributing immediately to a variety of new and exciting tasks with the cutting-edge data engineering as well as machine learning technologies.. The ideal candidate should have practical hands-on experience and is expected to deal with from data processing to building up a large-scale computational environment through a cloud service, collaborating with the data science team.
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Tracing Roots Screenings, Guide & Broadcast/
Travels with Tracing Roots
We just got back from an amazing sceening tour with Tracing Roots. As part of the trip, Delores Churchill, a master weaver and Haida elder, visited collections and demonstrated weaving techniques. Stops included the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, the Harvard Peabody and Smithsonian's National Museum of National History.
Screenings are such a powerful way to interact with audiences. We talked about issues of ownership and language preservation. We touched on how art and culture connects and inspires people. Weaving and creating baskets from spuce roots is a strong example of how we connect to each other and to where we live.
We also went to Yale University and shared the film at the Native American Cultural Center. As Delores told staff reporter Ivona Jacob, "Weavng is such an important part of art history" Churchill said. "I feel encouraged when I speak to people like you, because I know it is important to you."
As Ivona writes, "Churchill highlighted that the spruce root hat, which is central to the film, was discovered because of a retreating glacier, a natural phenomenon that she said occurs as a result of global warming.Even so, Churchill noted that she thinks younger generations have the ability to reverse the phenomenon's negative effects. "Nature knows a lot more than we do and it makes you realize that global warming is really happening," she said. "It is people like you, young people who are going to make it stop." Read an more from the article from the Yale Daily News.
Broadcast on Public Television
In celebration of Native American Heritage month, Tracing Roots will be broadcast on public television! So far there are 543 telecasts scheduled across the country.
On November 8th and 9th the film shows on Iowa, Idaho and Oregon Public Television, in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Missoula, Salt Lake City and elswehere!
We cut out over six minutes of the sceeening version of Tracing Roots and have worked with public TV station KTOO-TV, in Juneau to prep the film for national release. Offered through NETA and the World Channel.
Downloadable Guide Now Ready!
Just finished: a new study guide made to help teachers and students develop an understanding of Indigenous history, heritage and contemporary artistic tradition Discussion points, classroom activities and assignments, and additional resources are provided to assist in delving deeper into some of the issues raised in "Tracing Roots," including: the links between heritage and the perpetuation of culture; the concepts of stewardship and caretaking; the protection of and control over artistic works as intellectual property; and the role of Elders in teaching and learning traditional cultural practices.
We have so many people and organizations to thank for helping us travel, produce the guide and get the film out to public televison. That includes among many others who made the project possible: the Alaska State Council on the Arts, the Recovering Voices and Arctic Studies Program at the Smithsonian, Indiana, Yale and Harvard Universities the Awesome Foundation and the First People's Fund.


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Turmeric Powder -1/4 tspn
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Coconut oil -3 tspn
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.fluid – Manipulating non-newtonian fluid with Processing and Arduino.
Seen this stuff before, of course, but here you (1) change the shape through a mysterious touch interface and (2) can actually touch the goo.
I'd like to pull the interface farther away from the ferrofluid. A minimum six feet away. As you approach it the dynamic effects would settle down–when you get close enough to touch it, there's nothing to see. The active zone for making it dance could be shaped around the room, causing people to arrange themselves in a prescribed queue. Or better, put some sensors on the walls and ceiling. Watch people fondle the room looking for some kind of response.


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All tickets are non-refundable.
All tickets are non-refundable.
The Furkids mission is to rescue homeless animals, provide them with the best medical care and nurturing environment while working to find them a forever home. Furkids heals the whole animal, physically and emotionally, restoring its health and its spirit. Furkids has rescued and altered more than 25,000 animals since its founding in 2002. Approximately 1,000 animals are in the Furkids program today, in the Furkids shelters, 13 PetSmart and Petco adoption centers, and more than 400 foster homes in the Atlanta area.
Furkids is the only animal rescue organization in metro Atlanta that allows children of all ages to volunteer. Furkids volunteer programs are designed to restore the health and spirits of injured and homeless animals while providing healing opportunities for volunteers who are strengthened by the bond of love and care between humans and animals.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. They do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder.
The Autism Speaks Autism Response Team is available to assist individuals and families with questions, information and resources. Call or email them at 1-888-AUTISM2 or email@example.com.
Make-A-Wish Georgia – together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Over 27,000 children are diagnosed annually with critical illness. Every 34 minutes, one of those children is lucky enough to have their heartfelt wish come true. Make-A-Wish Georgia is a movement, powered by YOU, to renew local families and communities disrupted by serious childhood illness. We all have the power to turn a wish into reality. To become a part of a child's story, visit www.georgia.wish.org
A nonprofit founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project provides lifesaving solutions to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals in county shelters. LifeLine manages DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services, as well as a private rehabilitative shelter and two LifeLine Spay & Neuter Clinics. LifeLine cares for over 30,000 animals annually and has performed over 115,000 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to date. For more information, please visit LifeLineAnimal.org.
Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 26 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Our goal is to help bring people with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens. When we achieve this goal through our sports program, we demonstrate that Special Olympics has a unique value: to show the world that every person counts and that every person can be something good when we work together.
Childspring international provides life-changing surgeries for children from developing countries, and, as a result, transforms communities.
Childspring International arranges critical surgeries for children in need from over 52 countries and in more than a dozen different specialties including cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, craniofacial, prosthetic, and urology.
Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator, has rated Childspring International a 4 star charity, the highest possible rating. This rating was earned through Childspring 's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people and big ideas needed to ensure our neighbors have the nourishment to lead healthy and productive lives. Far too many people in our own community experience hunger every day, including children, seniors and working families.
Through more than 600 nonprofit partners, we help more than 755,000 people get healthy food every year. Our goal is that, by 2025, all hungry people across metro Atlanta and North Georgia will have access to the nutritious meals they need when they need them. It takes the power of our whole community to make that possible. Join us at ACFB.org.
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Teens and mums working out together!
On December 10th our teens get the opportunity to show their mums what they have been up to in our CrossFit sessions.
After a successful Teens and Dads event some months ago we are inviting all mums on December 10th to join their sons and daughters in a fun workout. The workout is scaled to any level so all mums will have a blast and do not have to be concerned of any complicated hard movements.
Dads and siblings are welcome to cheer you on as at the end of the workout we will be having one teen and mum who will be the winner of the workout. You can win by being the fastest and the strongest but also by being the best team in terms of working well together.
We are looking forward in having you all in our teens session on December 10th at 10:30am!


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Alarm Clock Woes/
There are not many things I struggle with more than mornings. It is not that I hate them, but I am, what you would call, a night owl. Once that sun burns brightly over the horizon, I am done for. During college I would regularly stay up until 2:00 a.m. doing school work and hanging out with friends. When I graduated the real world hit and hit hard. I got a job with a roughly 9 to 5 work schedule. My sleep schedule had to adjust accordingly.
This is when I started to use the dreaded and much loved snooze button. The snooze button is surprisingly popular for being completely contrary to the goal of setting an alarm in the first place. If we applied the principle of the snooze button to meeting times or even cooking timers, the results would be disastrous. Yet I am guilty of hitting it almost every morning.
As a night owl the snooze button is especially dangerous for me. In the evening I am full of optimism that I can wake up early to get stuff done. I set my alarm bright eyed and excited to write before work. When the alarm goes off, I drag my arm from beneath the comforts of a 25 pound quilt and it is all over. I hit the snooze. All of my well intended goals thrown out the window.
Thus, I have made a resolution. I am going to start using an alarm clock without a snooze. Wow, even writing that sentence makes me cringe.
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Madison WI Homeowner Drain Cleaning Maintenance
What exactly are various options to utilizing chemical drain cleaners? Yes, most everybody utilizes them it seems like, so they ought to be harmless…correct? Not really. There can be long term problems to ones plumbing pipes that can occur with utilizing them, and they will be harmful to ones skin, nose, throat and respiratory system…and most certainly one would not want to consume them. The active element in drain cleaners is sodium hydroxide. Although the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry doesn't consider it a pollutant, which is nice, for as soon...Read More
Halloween and Drain Cleaning in Madison WI
Countless pounds of pumpkin seeds and pumpkin pulp is being scraped from pumpkins in the United States as we speak. That is not a scarey idea I understand, unless your kids are afraid of putting their hands in the pumpkin pulp like mine are. However, ones Madison plumbing system may begin to shake, rattle, and gurgle at the idea of all those seeds and pulp potentially entering its pipes and drains! Halloween and the winter season holiday season are hectic times of the year for us with caring for Madison drain cleanings for our next-door neighbors. We recommend that one throw pumpkin seeds...Read More
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Violence and Abuse Resource Consortium
Pryale Hall, Room 111
654 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4482
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One of the primary goals of the VARC is to make it easier for people experiencing violence, trauma, and abuse to find appropriate support resources. Below is a list of agencies offering mental health, legal, counseling, and other social services for a wide range of traumatic experiences.
Oakland County
- CARE of Southeast Michigan
- Substance abuse treatment, personal and family support
- Care House
- Child abuse and neglect support services
- Common Ground Sanctuary
- Crisis, safety, and advocacy resources
- Crossroads for Youth
- Day treatment and support services for youth
- Domestic and sexual assault support services
- NoBLE
- Anti-bullying resources and support
- Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority
- Mental health support resources
- Oakland County Coordinating Council Against Domestic Violence
- Domestic abuse resources
- Oakland County Legal Aid Services
- Legal aid and assistance
- Oakland Family Services
- Domestic and sexual assault, family violence, substance abuse, and mental health support services
- Orchards Children Services
- Shelter and support resources for youth and families
Wayne County
- CARE of Southeast Michigan
- Substance abuse treatment, personal and family support
- First Step
- Domestic and sexual abuse support services
- Orchards Children Services
- Shelter and support resources for children and families
- SASHA Center
- Sexual abuse support and holistic healing services
- Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE)
- Domestic abuse support services
- Spectrum Human Services
- Child welfare, family preservation, and mental health services
- Starfish Family Services
- Crisis and support resources for children and families
- Vista Maria
- Children and family trauma support services
- Wayne County Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner's (SAFE) Program
- Sexual assault crisis and counseling services
- Wolverine Human Services
- Residential treatment, substance abuse, and family support services
- YMCA Interim House
- Domestic abuse shelter and support services
Macomb County
- Macomb County Community Services Agency
- Health and community support resources
- Turning Point
- Domestic and sexual assault support services
Surrounding Areas
- La Casa (Livingston)
- Child abuse and domestic and sexual assault support services
- LACADA (Lapeer)
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United States Agency for International Development.
In: [Ford Foundation]. Conference on Social Science Research on Population and Development, Ford Foundation, 1974. [New York, Ford Foundation], 1975. 283-310.This paper presents a statement of research issues and questions to which USAID intends to give major program support over the next 2 or 3 years. 2 central questions needing further research are socioeconomic correlates and determinants of fertility, and the demographic impact of family planning programs. Historically USAID has been more interested in applied than in basic research and in research where fertility is the central demographic variable. Short-term rather than long-term benefits were the results. Social science research is not oriented toward the less developed countries, especially those experiencing the most rapid rates of population growth. "A Strategy for A.I.D. Support of Social Research on Determinants of Fertility," is an attachment to the paper and outlines abstract issues and the partiuclar circumstances of each country where they may be applied in terms of a research strategy. A hierarchy of questions is presented. The first question asks how, holding all other variables constant, much of the observed variation in fertility can be dirctly attributed to family planning programs and how much can be attributed to variables other than family planning. Many writings suggest that 1 of the most powerful determinants of societal fertility is income. Other writings claim that changes in individual perceptions of the future accompanying modernization are more important factors in family planning decisions.


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Q. Our recently ordained deacon told a parishioner he did not feel comfortable giving him Communion because the man married a divorced woman. (He was a widower.) Even if the man should not receive Communion, is it the deacon's role to excommunicate this person? I am a cradle Catholic; a deacon is not a priest and, needless to say, many people are leaving our parish because of him. (Indiana)
A. To clarify, in the situation you present, the man has not been "excommunicated" by the deacon, nor by his own doing, nor by the church.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in No. 1651, says of Catholics who are divorced and remarried civilly that "priests and the whole community must manifest an attentive solicitude, so that they do not consider themselves separated from the church."
Such persons are encouraged to continue to attend Mass and to persevere in prayer and in the works of charity. It is true that "they cannot receive eucharistic Communion as long as this situation persists" (No. 1650).
But the tactical question is how and when to present that teaching. I do it by occasional reminders in homilies or parish mailings — expressed not in the language of "prohibition" but as a suggestion that those in a marriage not recognized by the church "would do well to consult with a priest to see if any steps might be taken which would allow them to participate fully in the Eucharist by receiving holy Communion."
That works better, I believe, than confronting someone who presents himself for Communion. I prefer to give that person the benefit of the doubt.
In the case cited, how would I know the circumstances of the wife's first marriage — whether that marriage might have since been annulled, or not even recognized by the church from its outset? Catholic teaching is clear and certain; strategies, understandably, can vary.
Q. I have noticed that, at Communion, some people will take the host but not drink from the chalice. Is Communion complete when you consume the body but not the blood? Also, why do some churches still provide only the host at Communion? (Goose Creek, S.C.)
A. From the earliest days of the church's celebration of the Eucharist, holy Communion was customarily received under both species — in accordance with Christ's command to "take and eat … take and drink."
It was only in the late 11th century that it became commonplace for just the host to be distributed. The Second Vatican Council's extension of the use of both species was, then, a return to the original practice.
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal is clear in stating in No. 282 that "Christ, whole and entire, and the true Sacrament, is received even under only one species." But that same document clearly encourages more frequent use of both the consecrated bread and the wine since, in this way, "the sign of the eucharistic banquet is made more fully evident."
The general instruction, in No. 283, authorizes each diocesan bishop to set norms regarding the use of both species; that same section allows bishops to delegate to a pastor the determination as to when Communion will be distributed under both forms.
In our parish, which is blessed to have a number of willing and devout lay ministers, reception under both species is used for weekday Masses as well as on Sundays.
Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at firstname.lastname@example.com and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208.
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I participate in our parish Pepetual Adoration, in the small chapel, before the Blessed Sacrament for one hour each week. The woman that has the hour before me brings the Eucharist to a nursing home on Sundays. At times, when I arrive in the chapel, she gives Communion to herself and the other woman she shares the hour with and asks if I want to receive it also. Is this practice acceptable?


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POP DUST: Woman Crush Wednesday | Abi
"I think it was so important for me that I knew I wasn't alone, and it's such a huge priority for me to ensure others know they aren't as well."
Women are killing it in the music industry, and song lovers couldn't be happier! In our column, #WomenCrushWednesday, each week we'll feature an awesome lady whose tunes are blowing up our playlists and ask them about their musical journey.
This week we spotlight Abi, who's blend of country and pop has attracted artists such as Kelly Clarkson and Pentatonix to have her as an opening act. She grew up developing her career, which helped make her a big advocate for awareness about the dangers of bullying in schools. Read on to find out more about all of this, plus hear her latest release and the thoughts behind it!
How did you get interested in music?
As a child, I was always musically inclined. I began doing musical theatre from a young age and fell in love with performing. At the same time, I was very into English, literature—mainly poetry. When I put poetry to music and began writing, it was a very therapeutic process that honestly, changed my life and I haven't looked back since!
Your vibe is pop and country mixed together. What has inspired you to take on this genre?
I grew up in Texas listening to mainly country until I moved to LA in my preteens, where I was exposed to all kinds of cultures and genres of music. I think that both of these cities truly crafted my direction and I found myself in love with the idea of blending the two because I, myself feel like a bit of a blend.
I also read that since your career started so early in life, you've had to balance music and school. What was challenging about that for you?
I think that especially in middle and high school, you have a skewed perspective of what's important and not—you live in a bit of a bubble, which is not a bad thing. With that being said, I think that I was going against the tide building a career and not going to school events because I was in the studio, or not being able to hang out with friends and it felt like the end of the world. In hindsight, I'm really thankful I kept my priority as music because it helped me develop a strong work ethic and learn how to balance work and school healthily.
You're also an anti-bullying activist. Why is this work important to you?
Music has always been there for me in times where I felt isolated, or I heard someone had been talking behind my back. Music has served as my happy place in both happy and sad, so I hope I can provide that oasis to individuals who are going through tough times. I think it was so important for me that I knew I wasn't alone, and it's such a huge priority for me to ensure others know they aren't as well.
What has your experience been like as a woman in the music industry?
I think that it's an incredible time to be a woman in general. As a woman in the music industry, I feel so empowered being surrounded by so many fellow strong, bold, and incredible women artists. In that sense, nothing has changed because I grew up looking to the women whom I aspire to be like. However, I think the prejudice women have faced in the past is dissipating because of how powerful and vocal we are about it.
Your most recent release is "A Day Without." What inspired this song?
Yes! Although I did not personally write this song, I would go to say I relate to it more than some of my own. I heard this song after losing my dad, learning that the incredible and sadly late Andrew Dorff was a writer on it, and it really struck an emotional place for me. The song's meaning is truly open to the listener's interpretation and I found it to personally mean the idea of losing someone you love.
How does the song compare for you with the other material you've released?
I think the song and the other pieces I have been working on are a bit more mature and emotional than those I have released previously. I've taken about a year and a half to really find my voice and I love that these songs truly define that.
You've had the chance to tour with some incredible artists. What have been some memorable experiences from those tours?
Definitely. I think that the experiences I look back on most are watching the artists perform. I have learned so much from just watching their shows 20+ times, and it's definitely made me a better performer myself. I'm a big lover of travel in addition to my music, so putting the two (together) is a dream come true—my own personal Disneyland or something!
What's coming up next for you?
I'll be promoting my single along with these next few tunes! I'm so incredibly excited to have them out and into the world.


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Mr. Hipolito Goes to Washington
"I was running late for class and he called [and] told me what was up," Hipolito said. "I flipped out and dropped my phone and it shattered in front of me. I scrambled to put it back together and called him back to get all the details. It was really cool!"
Forty-six days later, Ruben Hipolito was sitting in the anterior prep room waiting with six of his Boy Scout-affiliated peers to be invited into the Oval Office to meet President Barack Obama with the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) Report to the Nation. The following 10 minutes with the leader of the free world was not just the culmination of the 46 hectic days of preparation, but the reward for a lifetime of achievement and service from ever-humble Hipolito.
Six other scouts joined Hipolito in the nation's capitol to represent the Boy Scouts of America and its other youth-oriented branches, the Sea Scouts and Venturing, as well as the elementary-age Cub Scouts. Among them was Douglas Buck, a 10-year-old Cub Scout from Wilmington, DE who earned the Cub Scout Honor Medal by aiding his third-grade teacher when she collapsed, mobilizing his class to call 911 and retrieving the school nurse. These youth represented the best that the Boy Scouts have to offer.
The Scouts came from Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Alabama, Missouri and California, but they forged quick bonds in light of the fortuitous fraternity.
"It was really neat how it was just the seven of us, but despite our age range, we were pretty much like brothers and sisters after a few days," Hipolito said.
The Scouts were entrusted with the Report to the Nation, a leather-bound account of the Boy Scouts of America's activities and accomplishments over the past year. Because the BSA is congressionally chartered, it is required that the report is delivered annually to various government bodies, including the president; additionally, the president has historically pledged to be the BSA's honorary president for his term.
The Scout delegation's ultimate purpose on the trip was to present the report to President Obama and Congress. However, their five-day expedition traversed the District of Columbia to visit national landmarks and meet national dignitaries. They visited NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico and attended a non-denominational worship service at the Washington National Cathedral. Unfortunately, classes at UC Irvine didn't wait for Hipolito to return.
"Sunday night, when we got back to the hotel, I had to do my physics homework before I went to sleep. I was up until about two in the morning," Hipolito said, laughing. "Thank God for the three-hour time difference because it was due at midnight, Pacific Time."
Tuesday dawned for the exhausted but thrilled delegation as the most important of their trip had come: a tour of the Secret Service and the Supreme Court followed by a meeting with President Obama.
The delegation saw two of the White House's six floors before entering the Oval Office.
"It was a lot smaller than I thought it was going to be," Hipolito said. "We shook his hand and took individual photos. Of course, we gave him the report, but we gave him a Scouting basketball signed by all of us, an honorary Boy Scout card … and last we gave him an eagle statue, and that's what I presented to him."
Although President Obama had barely 10 minutes to spare for the delegation, he discussed the importance of the scouting movement and how great it is to develop young leaders such as those in the delegation.
"As we were walking down the hall to the exit [of the White House], the First Lady walked in, so we got to sit there and talk to her for 10 minutes. One of our guys, an Eagle Scout, had the nerve to ask if he could hug the First Lady. So she hugged him and then she hugged us all," Hipolito said, grinning.
Wednesday was the last day of the trip, but not the last for the delegation. Hipolito presented the report to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who was excited to hear that Hipolito hailed from her home state of California, and each scout broke off to meet with his or her state representative.
Hipolito is the oldest of seven children and moved to Midway City, a small residential and commercial islet wedged between Westminster and Huntington Beach, at age 5 with parents Ed Hipolito, who runs a composite shop for Boeing, and Victoria Hipolito, a homemaker.
Hipolito vividly remembers the day Scouting entered his life. One day, when Hipolito was in first grade, a representative from the Boy Scouts came in to class and explained the program's benefits.
"He had such an enthusiasm and energy; I still remember how cool he was with the kids. I immediately wanted to join scouting," said Hipolito .
Hipolito immediately asked his father to sign him up for Boy Scouts and began as a Tiger Cub at age 6. By age 10, when boys graduate from elementary school to middle school and simultaneously graduate from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, Hipolito entered Troop 1134 in Huntington Beach and immersed himself in campouts and troop events.
Hipolito noticed older scouts complaining about difficulties in finishing the requirements for the Eagle Scout rank during high school. Hipolito did what few scouts have done: finish the requirements – including earning the six ranks prior to Eagle and the two six-month leadership stints for those ranks – in three years. Hipolito earned his Eagle Scout rank when he was 12 years old.
"I had never heard of a 12-year-old Eagle Scout. I had always heard the other scouts complain about how they had to deal with it in high school, trying to get the Eagle Project done. I really didn't want to have any interference with my schoolwork. I was really driven to get it done, so I wouldn't have to worry about it – and at the same time, it was like, how cool would it be to be a 12-year-old Eagle Scout? I worked really hard and learned a lot of time management skills, and just got it done."
Most scouts earn the rank at 17 before the timed limit of the 18th birthday. When asked, Hipolito cannot recall another scout in the area that also received their Eagle by the age of 12. During his national ventures, he has only met one other Eagle Scout his age.
In addition to his involvement in Boy Scouts, Hipolito also wrestled varsity his junior and senior years in high school and joined the swim team for one year. Most importantly, Hipolito joined the Sea Scouts, the Boy Scouts of America's boating and ocean-based organization, and the Venture Scouts, the outdoors-intensive arm of Boy Scouts that is (unlike Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts) co-ed.
Both Sea Scouts and Venture Scouts have rank awards equivalent to Eagle Scout, and both are obtainable until a scout's 21st birthday. Unsurprisingly, Hipolito earned both, but originally wasn't planning on earning them so early; unspoken requirements for the Obama Coalition involved Hipolito earning both the Venture Scout Silver Award and the Sea Scout Quartermaster Award before he left for the trip.
"I was just cruising my way along, working on my Quartermaster and Silver at the same time and getting them done sometime before I turned 21," he said. "And then, I got a phone call saying that I was chosen to go to D.C. to meet with the president. So, they gave me 35 days to do what I had done in two years."
"I busted my ass for four weeks," Hipolito said. "I got my Venturing Silver about a week and a half before I left and I got my Quartermaster at 10 p.m. Thursday night before I left."
Now at UCI, Hipolito is majoring in biology and Spanish, and is currently enrolled in 21 units in order to graduate on time. He hopes to go into medicine but continues to be involved in the scouting world, serving as Assistant Scoutmaster at his troop alma mater, Troop 1134. But that isn't all for this talented scout. Hipolito has followed up on his high school wrestling career by involving himself in the Filipino Martial Arts class at the Anteater Recreation Center.
As if extra classes, mastery in three arms of the Boy Scouts of America and physical excellence weren't enough, Hipolito is also a master archer, holding two state records in the 50 meter and 25 meter distances. As a scout, Hipolito met a family in Troop 1134 that was very involved in archery and asked if he wanted to become involved. Hipolito saved up money and bought a compound bow and immersed himself in the sport. Now, Hipolito competes in tournaments for the college circuit, and has faced the best archers in the nation.
If nothing else, Hipolito feels indebted to Boy Scouts for exposing him to hiking, sailing, archery and personal betterment. When asked if he'd participate in the delegation again if asked, he replied:
"Most definitely, without a doubt. I got the sense of investment that our leaders of today have in the youth and future leaders of tomorrow," Hipolito said. "Every one of those people that I went and spoke to spoke of how wonderful the program, Boy Scouting, is and how it develops such fine leaders. I had no sense of how much they appreciated the program. I had no idea how much it meant to them."
It's difficult to comprehend Hipolito's incredible determination to accomplish his goals and live his complicated lifestyle. To him, however, the task is easy.
"I use the same skills that I learned when I got my Eagle [rank]: it's just time management. I've got my days planned, the little things in between and I have a list of things to do its just making lists and writing everything down. When you have to decide between one thing or another, it's just pros and cons and deciding which thing's more important," Hipolito said.
"If I didn't have the martial arts and the sailing and the archery, and most definitely working out – those are the only times that I find time to just relax and clear my head – if I didn't have those, I think I'd go crazy," Hipolito admits. "That's why I have so many. If there's a lack in one, I've got another one to keep me sane. It's just finding that balance between busy-ness and relaxation that you can handle."
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Why is ALO Committed to Providing Homes?
Why is Asia's Little Ones committed to providing homes for someone else's children?
Because Jesus said…
25 Standing close to Jesus' cross were his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
26 Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother,
"He is your son."
27 Then he said to the disciple, "She is your mother." From that time the disciple took her to live in his home.
John 19:25–27, Good News Translation
Today, those standing near Jesus can still hear Him pleading for them to care for those left behind—the orphans, the needy, those without a safe place to go, the unloved, and the lonely.
Are you Jesus' beloved disciple? Will you heed His call to care for needy children in Asia Pacific who wouldn't have a home without help from obedient, caring disciples like you?
He is your son. She is your daughter. Take them into your heart. Help ALO give them a home.
Every kid deserves a home that is…
Happy Horizons Children's Ranch, Cebu, Philippines
"Before my mother died, I promised her I would take care of my sisters and brothers. That's why I asked God to bring us to a place where we could all be together. I thank the Lord for bringing all of us here—this wonderful place—Happy Horizons Children's Ranch. I am blessed and privileged to be chosen from the many children who are victims of child abuse. God led me to this place where I found love, joy, and acceptance. How amazing!" —Amelita
King's Garden Children's Home, Bataan, Philippines
Since 1994 King's Garden Children's Home has given children from abusive home situations a chance to escape the fear and make something of their lives. Many are becoming leaders in the public schools because of the Christian influence and training they receive at the home.
Sihanoukville Children's Home, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
"I thought for sure I would become homeless and my brothers and sisters would be scattered, never to be together again. Then someone came to take us to the Sihanoukville Children's Home. At first I was very afraid. I asked myself why I needed to live with people I didn't even know. But now I think it was God's plan for my life. God lifted me out of the suffering and tears. He saw my problems and changed my life from the worst situation to a normal life, as other children have. I could not go to school before, because we had no money to pay for it. Now I go to school and have enough clothes to wear, plenty of food, a clean place to live, and good care. I have learned so much at the orphanage."
Chiang Rai Children's Home, Chiang Rai, Thailand
"Chiang Rai Children's Home treats me like family and helps me learn to go in the right direction. I feel warm, safe, and comfortable here. I come from a Buddhist family, but in my new Christian school I heard about Jesus for the first time. The most important thing I have learned is to know Christ, growing and walking with Him every day." —Suree
Treasure House, Fiji
Neesha spent her first four months at a hospital in Fiji—abandoned by her young single mother. Treasure House welcomed the baby girl into her first home. The staff cared for her; taught her to sing, laugh, walk, and talk; and loved her. They taught her about Jesus, prayed for her when she was sick, and sought a loving Christian family to provide her with a home of her own. When Neesha was three years old, God sent her a family with a mom and dad, three older siblings, a cat, and two dogs.
These are the personal stories of some children for whom ALO has helped to provide homes through the years. Many more children are orphaned, living on the streets or in deplorable conditions, and at risk. What will be the story of the child you help today with your gift to Asia's Little Ones? Will you give to provide a safe, loving home for a child who desperately needs one?
You can provide lifelines for vulnerable children in Asia Pacific.


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RtR Code of Conduct
Team Spirit
RtR is all about enjoying the game. We don't put pressure on our members to meet an elite standard because we think that takes a lot of the pleasure out of gaming. We therefore ask that all our members approach the game in a mature but relaxed manner. It's a game and you are meant to have fun - but not at the expense of others. Respect your fellow players and treat them as you would hope to be treated yourself.
Remember that when you are in a Guild the other members are not just there to support you in your game - we are all here to support each other. So, if you see someone in the forums or the in-game chat asking for assistance please take the time to help them out - whether that be simply replying to their question, or meeting them in the game to go through it with them.
Guild Events
It is not mandatory for you to join in any event, even if you are online, but it is a good opportunity to meet your fellow Guild members and have some fun. Members who never join in any Guild events may have their membership of the Guild reassessed.
Races and Professions
RtR leaves it totally up to you to choose your characters' race and profession, but you may find that from time to time you need to take on a particular role for a mission or PvP match (especially in the case of GvG or Structured PvP matches). We therefore advise all our members to at least try, and get the hang of, a couple of different character types just to make themselves more flexible.
We strongly encourage all players to actively use the forums, in-game chat function and our dedicated Mumble server as this is part of what being a Guild community is all about. Even if you do not like the idea of speaking, you should download the software and join the chat so that you can at least listen to the rest of us (we're not that bad honestly... and sometimes we're even quite funny). Being able to hear commands or comments can be especially important in PvP activities or on the more difficult quests.
PvP vs PvE
This is often a point of contention between players and has been in the past within RtR. Basically, if you are a die-hard PvP fanatic then don't join us! We do a reasonable amount of PvP (e.g. WvW or AB) and have some strong PvP players within the Guild, but we are by no means dedicated to just this aspect of the game.
Anyone of any nationality is welcomed by RtR, but in the interests of the Guild we have to insist that all members are capable in English. This ensures that no-one is excluded, not even the French.
In our forums, on voice chat and in Guild Chat we request that no-one uses bad language (e.g. swearing, blasphemy etc) at any time. People have different ideas as to what is acceptable, and we don't want to offend people (or argue about whether it is acceptable).
All written communication (forum posts and in-game chat) must use proper English. We do not appreciate either textspeak or leetspeek.
Guild Rules
One thing that is never tolerated is a verbal attack of a personal nature. We will also not look favourably on any tantrums or online outbursts - if you are annoyed log off, calm down, go get a drink and come back when you are feeling more rational. Anyone found to be doing anything like this (or anything else which an officer has warned them about) will be swiftly removed from the Guild with no comebacks.


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How fast is the blogosphere?
How fast are bloggers? According to researchers at Cornell University, it typically took bloggers two and a half hours during the 2008 US presidential campaign to pick up on stories that were broken by the mainstream media.
That conclusion was reached by using computers to analyze 1.6m websites between August and October 2008. All told, these websites published around 90m blog posts and articles.