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Education and Expertise
To get quality hands-on care from a physical therapist, you need to be in good hands – and education matters. Our physical therapists are either fellowship-trained in orthopedic manual therapy or well on their way to getting their fellowship. A "fellowship trained manual therapist" must complete a credentialed program and fulfill the required clinical training hours under an expert clinician. Our physical therapists are trained through The Manual Therapy Institute and complete their clinical hours right here in our practice. This 3-year program focuses on the advanced evaluation and treatment of spinal, shoulder, hip and knee dysfunctions, and other musculoskeletal conditions. It provides us with the advanced problem solving skills needed to treat complex conditions that often involve multiple body parts.
To ensure excellent care, we also:
- Closely collaborate with your doctor and other community healthcare providers
- Keep up with recent developments in our field through evidence-based medical literature and continued education
- Maintain membership in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
- Consult with each other, as well as with other physical therapists nationwide
- Use state-of-the-art equipment and advanced techniques
Dr. Wes Wickwar, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
The owner and founder of Accelacare, Wes is a charismatic, engaged leader. He builds the business based on what's best for both Accelacare's patients and the therapy team. By supporting each therapist's individual professional interests, Wes inspires the team to deliver the highest level of care.
A graduate of Pittsburg State University with BA in Biology, Wes earned his Masters in Physical Therapy from Wichita State in 2002. In 2006, upon completion of The Manual Therapy Institute program, he became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Special areas of clinical interest include movement impairments, neurodynamics, pain science, and throwing mechanics.
A naturally giving person, Wes focuses on patient/employee psychosocial factors in order to better understand how to help people.
Dr. Angela M. Reich, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
As our Clinic Operations Director, Angela has been an integral part of the business since 2010. Angela's management role has grown along with the clinic, and she strives to create an environment that capitalizes on people's talents while improving the business' overall health.
A Garden City native, Angela graduated from Kansas State University in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology. She got her Physical Therapy Degree from Creighton University in 2009, and in 2013 became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Angela has focused her studies on women's pelvic floor issues, including incontinence and pelvic pain. Education is an important component of her approach, as many of her patients don't realize they have a common, treatable condition and dismiss their symptoms as "normal." Accelacare has given Angela the opportunity to help address rural healthcare needs and pursue her passion of educating and empowering people.
Dr. Bryan Barker, PT, DPT, OCS
Bryan has deep expertise in pain science and is known for his passion and energy. He thrives on the challenge of developing varied, individualized approaches to treat patients with persistent pain.
After earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Angelo State University in Texas, Bryan completed an orthopedic residency through the American Physical Therapy Association program, earning the title of Orthopedic Certified Clinical Specialist. He is nearing completion of his fellowship training through The Manual Therapy Institute, and has also obtained his Dry Needling Certification. Bryan has appeared as a guest lecturer at several colleges and taught continuing education courses on the management of patients with complex pain presentations.
Originally from the Chicago area, Bryan likes to travel, camp, hike, and run. He is a Certified Coach with the Road Running Clubs of America. Outside of work, his idea of a great day involves mountain climbing in Colorado followed by a nice cold microbrew.
Dr. Tarryn Andrews, PT, DPT
Tarryn's compassion and dedication make her a vital asset to her patients at Accelacare. She has a passion for women's health, a frequently overlooked area of physical therapy, and has special training in the area from the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
Tarryn joined Accelacare after graduating from Wichita State University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She is in the process of becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists through The Manual Therapy Institute.
Tarryn is originally from western Kansas and is delighted to be back. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, playing with her dog, Laila, and being active in her church.
Dr. Maggie McGartland, PT, DPT
Maggie received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University in Kansas City. She is a Saint Louis Missouri native, and will always be loyal to the Saint Louis Cardinals.
In her free time, she enjoys exercising, cooking, hiking, traveling, spending time outside, and most importantly, spending time with her dog Stanley.
Maggie loves working at Accelacare because the value of putting patient care first aligns with her personal values as a physical therapist.


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Definitions for "Equivalent"
That comparative quantity by weight of an element which possesses the same chemical value as other elements, as determined by actual experiment and reference to the same standard. Specifically: (a) The comparative proportions by which one element replaces another in any particular compound; thus, as zinc replaces hydrogen in hydrochloric acid, their equivalents are 32.5 and 1. (b) The combining proportion by weight of a substance, or the number expressing this proportion, in any particular compound; as, the equivalents of hydrogen and oxygen in water are respectively 1 and 8, and in hydric dioxide 1 and 16.
Compare with normality. The amount of substance that gains or loses one mole of electrons in a redox reaction. The amount of substances that releases or accepts one mole of hydrogen ions in a neutralization reaction. The amount of electrolyte that carries one mole of positive or negative charge, for example, 1 mole of Ba2+(aq) is 2 equivalents of Ba2+(aq).
the amount of an acid (or base) that can give one mole of hydrogen (or hydroxide) ions; the amount of reactant that aquires or supplies one mole of electrons.
Keywords: prerequisite, prereq, socl, dean, course
Equivalency means that a course is regarded as fulfilling the requirement of the corresponding course at the university. It does not mean that a community college course is identical to the university course.
Meets all the requirements of the course / program.
When used in a course prerequisite (e.g., Prereq: SOCL 2001 or equivalent), this term means either credit in a comparable course or adequate preparation by other experience. Determination of equivalency is left to the discretion of individual departments.
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These are specifications published by different patent offices for the same invention. Together they form the patent family.
A patent that relates to the same invention and shares the same priority application as a patent from a different issuing authority. Specifications published by different patent offices all relating to the same invention and all sharing the same priority application (See non-convention equivalents).
A patent entering the Derwent system which relates to the same invention and shares the same priority application as a patent from a different issuing authority already held in Derwent World Patents Index (see also Non-convention equivalent).
Keywords: equal, adj, tantamount, deixis, eru
Equal in worth or value, force, power, effect, import, and the like; alike in significance and value; of the same import or meaning.
Equal in measure but not admitting of superposition; -- applied to magnitudes; as, a square may be equivalent to a triangle.
Something equivalent; that which is equal in value, worth, weight, or force; as, to offer an equivalent for damage done.
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A combining unit, whether an atom, a radical, or a molecule; as, in acid salt two or more equivalents of acid unite with one or more equivalents of base.
An equivalence expression, which is "syntactic sugar" for a pair of conjoined converse implication rules (Implies). It consists of a pair of (optionally skipped) torso roles. For example, "A person owning an object is equivalent to an object belonging to a person": Equivalent torso Atom Relown/Rel Varperson/Var Varobject/Var /Atom /torso torso Atom Relbelongs/Rel Varobject/Var Varperson/Var /Atom /torso /Equivalent Attributes: @closure(See: connective module)
the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen
Keywords: chemistry, homology, biological, retained, sciences
a sequence with homology to the biological active molecule, which homology is such, that biological activity of said molecule is retained
a unit of relative amount of material used in chemistry
The equivalent (Eq or eq) is a reasonably common measurement unit used in chemistry and the biological sciences. It is a measure of a substance's ability to combine with other substances. It is frequently used in the context of normality.
Keywords: radioelement, thorium, uranium, equilibrium, daughter
Divided in same amounts.
(thorium or uranium): The amount of radioelement calculated to be present, based on the gamma-rays measured from a daughter element. This assumes that the decay series is in equilibrium – progressing normally.
From RDF Semantics ( 2004-02-10) (prep., with to ) True under exactly the same conditions; making identical claims about the world, when asserted. Entails and is entailed by.
Keywords: sorrowful, lottery, production, known
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the water content obtained from melting
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Education and/or experience that may be substituted for education and/or experience required in the minimum qualifications and position description of a particular job classification.
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It's been cloudy and hinting of rain all day, which typically makes for terrible hair days. But no matter! All the more reason to try out pretty updos that you wouldn't normally wear!
Speaking of updos, Prom season is in full swing! I still haven't decided if I'm going to bombard this blog with all of my prom musings, but we'll see...
Anyways, what are you doing this weekend? Visiting a llama farm? Going on a road trip? Knitting a scarf? Do tell!
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ラウトレッジ版 現代ミャンマー・ハンドブック
Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Myanmar
(Routledge Handbooks)
Simpson, Adam (EDT)
Farrelly, Nicholas (EDT)
Holliday, Ian (EDT)
Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on the political, economic and social issues to confront Myanmar.
After decades of mismanagement and direct military rule, Myanmar's contested transition to a more democratic government has rapidly shifted the outlook in this significant Southeast Asian nation. Since 2011, the removal of Western sanctions and new foreign investments have resulted in high rates of economic growth and an expanding middle class, albeit from a very low base. In a result unthinkable a few years earlier, former political prisoner and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), formed a national government in early 2016. However, despite significant political and economic reforms since the liberalisation process commenced, the transition to civilian rule remains constrained by the military's 2008 Constitution, which guarantees that it operates unfettered by civilian oversight. As a result, although some ethnic conflicts have abated, others continue to fester and new conflicts have erupted. With a daunting task ahead the NLD government has made some progress in removing the vestiges of repressive military-era laws but many remain untouched and some of the practices of the new government provide unwelcome reminders of its authoritarian history. This timely Handbook describes the political, economic, and cultural dimensions of this crucial period of transition in Myanmar. It presents explanations for contradictory trends, including those that defy some of the early narratives about the comprehensive transformation of Myanmar. The Handbook also considers the impact of major environmental, strategic, and demographic trends which help underscore that Myanmar's development will be an ongoing task. In addition to introductory and concluding chapters by the editors, the body of the Handbook is divided into seven core sections: * Fundamentals * Spaces * Cultures * Living * Governance * International * Challenges Written by an international team of scholars, with a mix of world-leading established academics and talented emerging researchers, the Handbook provides a rigorous scholarly overview of Myanmar's politics, economics, and society. As Myanmar opens to Western businesses and government agencies, this is an invaluable reference book that will provide a foundation for further research and offer the first port of call for scholars, students, and policy makers working on Myanmar and Asia.
Introduction Explaining Myanmar in Flux and Transition, Nicholas Farrelly, Ian Holliday and Adam Simpson Part I: Fundamentals The State, Maitrii Aung-Thwin The Defence Services, Andrew Selth Democracy, John H Badgley and Ian Holliday Ethnicity and Identity, Violet Cho Part II: Spaces The Capital, Nicholas Farrelly Urban, Jayde Lin Roberts Rural, Ardeth Maung Thawnghmung Borderlands, Patrick Meehan and Mandy Sadan Cyber-Spaces, Gerard McCarthy Anomalous Spaces, Nicholas Farrelly Part III: Cultures Languages, David Bradley Religion, Charles Carstens Arts, Charlotte Galloway Public Discourse, Tom Kean Diasporas, Inga Grusss Youth, Jacqueline Menager Part IV: Living Political Economy, Lee Jones Agriculture, Ikuko Okamoto Banking and Finance, Thomas Foerch FDI and Trade, Jared Bissinger Part V: Governance Executive, Ian Holliday and Su Mon Thazin Aung Legislature, Renaud Egreteau and Cindy Joelene Judiciary, Melissa Crouch Civil Society, Christina Fink and Adam Simpson Education, Marie Lall Health, Celine Coderey Part VI: International World, David Steinberg Regional, Jurgen Haacke Neighbourhood, Renaud Egreteau and Li Chenyang International Non-Governmental Organisations and Advocacy, John Dale and Samantha Samuel-Nakka International Law and Inter-Governmental Organisations, Tyler Giannini and Matthew Bugher International Assistance, Ian Holliday and Zaw Htet Part VII: Challenges Peace and Reconciliation, Kim Jollife Democratisation and Human Rights, Morten Pederson Gender, Khin Mar Mar Kyi Nation Building, Matthew Walton Class and Inequality, Elliott Prasse-Freeman and Phyo Win Latt Environment and Natural Resources, Adam Simpson Conclusion Myanmar Futures, Adam Simpson, Ian Holliday and Nicholas Farrelly


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You must file your 2017 tax return by April 30th… sort of.
Scott Klein, CPA, CA, LPA and Partner at Millards Chartered Professional Accountants in Brantford says while the technical filing deadline this year is last day of April, the Canadian Revenue Agency will accept returns the following day.
"Most Canadian income tax and benefit returns for 2016 are due on April 30th, 2017. However, as this date falls on Sunday this year, the CRA will consider your return filed on time and your payment made on time if they receive it by midnight on May 1, 2017, or if it is postmarked May 1, 2017."
Klein points out that there are a few exceptions to the filing deadline.
"If you or your spouse or common-law partner is self-employed, you have until June 15, 2017 to file your income tax and benefit returns. However, if you have a balance owing for 2016, you have to pay it on or before April 30, 2017."
There may be penalties for filing late and people receiving certain types of benefits may endanger the timely dispersal of their benefits if they file past the deadline.
"If you receive a Canada child benefit, a GST/HST credit or a child disability benefit payment, be sure to file your income tax and benefit return on time or you could experience interruptions in your payments."
So what's new this tax season? Here's an overview of the biggest changes for 2016.
Individuals and families
Canada child benefit (CCB)
As of July 2016, the CRA has replaced the Canada child tax benefit (CCTB), the national child benefit supplement (NCBS), and the universal child care benefit (UCCB). For more information see Canada child benefit.
Children's arts amount
The maximum eligible fees per child (excluding the supplement for children with disabilities) has been reduced to $250. Both will be eliminated for 2017 and later years.
Home accessibility expenses
You can claim a maximum of $10,000 for eligible expenses you incurred for work done or goods acquired for an eligible dwelling.
Family tax cut
The family tax cut has been eliminated for 2016 and later years.
Children's fitness tax credit
The maximum eligible fees per child (excluding the supplement for children with disabilities) has been reduced to $500. Both will be eliminated for 2017 and later tax years.
Eligible educator school supply tax credit
If you were an eligible educator, you can claim up to $1,000 for eligible teaching supplies expenses.
Interest and investments
Tax-free savings account (TFSA)
The amount that you could contribute to your TFSA in 2016 was $5,500, and remains $5,500 for 2017.
Dividend tax credit (DTC)
The rate that applies to "other than eligible dividends" has changed for 2016 and later tax years.
Investment tax credit
Eligibility for the mineral exploration tax credit has been extended for flow-through share agreements entered into before April 2017.
Labour-sponsored funds tax credit
The tax credit for the purchase of shares of provincially or territorially registered labour-sponsored venture capital corporations has been restored to 15% for 2016 and later tax years. The tax credit for the purchase of shares of federally registered labour-sponsored venture capital corporations has decreased to 5% and will be eliminated for 2017 and later tax years.
Other changes
Tax on taxable income
The tax rates and income levels have changed. As a result of this change the donations and gifts tax credit calculation has changed. For more information see Donations and Gifts on the CRA website.
Split income of a child under 18
The tax rate on split income received by a child under 18 has increased to 33%.
Sale of principal residence
The sale of a principal residence must now be reported, along with any principal residence designation. Under proposed changes, the CRA will be able to accept a late designation in certain circumstances, but a penalty may apply. Go to Reporting the sale of your principal residence for individuals (other than trusts) and select question 7 for more information.
Reassessment period
Under proposed legislation, for tax years that end after October 2, 2016, the CRA may at any time reassess your income tax return if you fail to report a sale or other disposition of real estate.
Do you have a tax filing challenge or a question about the tax code changes? Let Millards Chartered Professional Accountants ensure that you're meeting the requirements of the CRA and maximizing your tax advantages.
For over 20 years, Scott Klein has been assisting clients with bringing clarity to accounting requirements, personal and corporate tax filings and tax planning. His practice areas include Accounting & Auditing Services, Corporate & Personal Tax Services along with Estate Planning.


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The Cleanest Race: How North Koreans See Themselves and Why It Matters
Melville House, Feb 1, 2011 - History - 224 pages
Understanding North Korea through its propaganda
What do the North Koreans really believe? How do they see themselves and the world around them?
Here B.R. Myers, a North Korea analyst and a contributing editor of The Atlantic, presents the first full-length study of the North Korean worldview. Drawing on extensive research into the regime's domestic propaganda, including films, romance novels and other artifacts of the personality cult, Myers analyzes each of the country's official myths in turn—from the notion of Koreans' unique moral purity, to the myth of an America quaking in terror of "the Iron General." In a concise but groundbreaking historical section, Myers also traces the origins of this official culture back to the Japanese fascist thought in which North Korea's first ideologues were schooled.
What emerges is a regime completely unlike the West's perception of it. This is neither a bastion of Stalinism nor a Confucian patriarchy, but a paranoid nationalist, "military-first" state on the far right of the ideological spectrum.
Since popular support for the North Korean regime now derives almost exclusively from pride in North Korean military might, Pyongyang can neither be cajoled nor bullied into giving up its nuclear program. The implications for US foreign policy—which has hitherto treated North Korea as the last outpost of the Cold War—are as obvious as they are troubling. With North Korea now calling for a "blood reckoning" with the "Yankee jackals," Myers's unprecedented analysis could not be more timely.
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text: With The Beggar's Opera (1728), Gay invented the ballad opera. It is here published for the first time with its sequel, Polly, in which Macheath and Polly Peachum are transplanted to the West Indies. Together the plays offer a scathing and ebullient portrait of a society in which statesmen and outlaws are impossible to tell apart.


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Article from Radio Tamazuj.org
Date: Saturday, 27 July 2019 - Juba, South Sudan
Sudan's deputy head of military council visits Juba
Photo: General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo speaking to reporters in Juba on Saturday, 27 July, 2019 (Radio Tamazuj)
The deputy head of Sudan's ruling military council arrived Saturday [27 July] in Juba, where he is to meet President Salva Kiir and Sudan rebels.
General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known by his nickname Hemeti, is on his first trip to South Sudan since his appointment as deputy head of Sudan's military council following the April ouster of Omar al-Bashir after months of protests.
His visit comes after members of Sudan's opposition coalition reached what they call a "political deal" in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Hemeti, who also commands a paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces, told reporters that he visited Juba to meet with President Kiir and Sudanese rebel groups.
"We have come to Juba to brief the president on the situation in Sudan. Also, we want to meet with our brother Abdel-Aziz al-Hilu and leaders of armed movements," Hemeti said.
"I hope that we will find solutions as soon as possible," he added.
Hemeti was a close ally of Omar al-Bashir, but as anti-government protests escalated in December 2018, his loyalty soon wavered.
Hemeti is the one at the forefront of peace talks with opposition groups.
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#SudanUprising: Although not widely reported, this upcoming meeting in Juba between the #TMC junta, the #FFC, and the SPLM/A-North (al-Hilu) will be one of the most important in determining whether peace at long last comes to Sudan. Al-Hilu deserves strong international support: pic.twitter.com/S7Fu4N1Fi3— Eric Reeves (@sudanreeves) 27 July 2019
To visit above tweet, click here:https://twitter.com/sudanreeves/status/1155054415163875330
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Article from Middle East Monitor.com
Date: 28 June 2019 at 4:11 pm
Sudan's Alliance for Freedom and Change to visits Juba
The Sudanese opposition alliance Sudan Call announced yesterday [27 June] that a delegation from the Alliance for Freedom and Change will travel to South Sudan to meet with the head of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) Abdel Aziz Al-Helou tomorrow.
A spokesman for Sudan Call Khaled Bahr told the Anadolu Agency that the Alliance for Freedom and Change met to arrange the delegation's visit to Juba.
He pointed out that Sudan Call also met to select its representatives to the delegation that will travel to Juba.
Since June 2011, SPLM has been fighting the Sudanese government in the states of South Kordofan and the Blue Nile.


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This is an annual event to celebrate our endowment donors. The luncheon includes a private performance by Seattle Symphony musicians and is attended by 100+ people each year. Here are some pictures from this year's lunch. As always, the decor budget was tiny so I asked friends to bring in lilacs from their gardens that day and arranged them that morning. The centerpiece flowers all came from Pike Place Market and included different varieties of tulips in purple, pink and green and fresh parsley (which also smelled fantastic!)
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Here's Bow Wow on the set of Entourage, looking all cute with his half-pint self. A highly placed source told Bossip that although the brotha has reached the legal drinking age, he still acts like a goofy 13 year old. Also, he spits out the weakest of weak game to try to snag the ladies – on some truly comical "I'll take you places girl" type ish. A word of advice: Women like stacks, but they like personality too. You have to go that extra mile – especially given that your all of 5 feet tall 'n' sh*t.
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"The Gossip Game" Exit Slip Using Bloom's Taxonomyshared by pjfender on November 10, 2015
Activity Summary:
This exercise is done during the last 5-7 minutes of class. It's called "The Gossip Game," and it uses the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy to gauge the level of understanding students got from the day's course content. I ask a student to start the game by telling something they learned from the lesson, and what level of Bloom's that knowledge represents. I ask students to continue the discussion of the first student's topic by adding to that line of thought or reasoning. I prompt students by using transition questions to carry along the conversation. The next student adds to the conversation and gives the level of Bloom's their response represents.
Once a thought is completed, in other words, once everything about the first topic has been discussed and analyzed according to the Bloom's Taxonomy, another student starts a new discussion of what he or she learned and adds the Bloom's category for what the learning represents. This game goes on until everyone in the class has participated.
Students are allowed to leave class once the game is over.
An example of this game's progression in a Business Communication class, English 302 follows:
Teacher: Okay class, let's play "The Gossip Game" using Bloom's Taxonomy. What did you learn today, and what level of Bloom's does that learning represent, recall, understanding, application, analysis, synthesis, or evaluation?
Student 1: I learned that in order to build a good corporate image for your company with the customer, you have to pose negative information with a positive buffer. This strategy represents application because you are applying the rules of engagement with customers to the situation.
Teacher: How do you use a positive buffer to present negative information?
Student 2: You have to greet the customer by using a positive, affirming statement about the value of your company's relationship with the customer. This strategy represents understanding because it shows you comprehend the rules of engagement in addressing the customer.
Teacher: What do you do after you have made your positive statement?
Student 3: You share the main idea of the communication with the customer, though it may be bad news. This strategy represents synthesis because you are taking information and putting it together to form a message that the customer needs to know.
Teacher: What are some forms of communication you may use to share this information with customers?
Student 4: You may use a letter, an email, or a report. This strategy is considered recall because we must learn the different types of communication and remember them to know which ones to use for specific purposes.
Teacher: Very good! New topic, please…
Student 5: ________________________________________________
Once everyone has participated, I say, "We have just played "The Gossip Game." Class is dismissed. I will see you next time!


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IKEA US is releasing a rainbow special edition of its blue bag for Pride.
All proceeds will go to raise money for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
Stores across the US will also fly a Pride flag for the month of June.
IKEA selling a rainbow version of its classic blue bag
'Our culture is centered on the value of togetherness,' said Rafael Fantauzzi, US diversity and inclusion manager.
'We believe equality is a fundamental human right and that all homes are created equal.
'We know everyone deserves a home you absolutely love and a workplace where you can be yourself.
'To further show our commitment to equality and LGBT+ inclusion, on 1 June, our co-workers will hoist the Pride Rainbow flag at all IKEA locations,.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the education arm of the HRC.
Ellen Kahn, director of the HRCF children, youth and families program, said: 'We are deeply grateful to the team… for their generous commitment to LGBTQ children, youth and families, and thank them for partnering with the Human Rights Campaign Foundation'.
IKEA's LGBTI history
In 1994, the company is thought to have run the first commercial featuring a same-sex couple in the US.
The spot, which featured a gay couple shopping for furniture, was however only featured in Washington DC and in New York after 9.30pm.
Since then, there have been more LGBTI-themed adverts that have run worldwide.
This includes countries that have not necessarily been welcoming to LGBTI people.
Thousands of people voted for a same-sex couple to be the 'face' of IKEA Russia – a monthly magazine put out by the brand.
While IKEA Russia was happy to have them win, the couple decided to pull out after widespread media coverage.
The company insisted they would have allowed people to have their say on who wins the competition.
'We at IKEA are for the many,' a spokesperson told Gay Star News.
'We welcome anybody regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, marital or family status, or any other dimension of their identity. This principal permeates every aspect of IKEA, be it employment, or any event organized by IKEA.
'In the contest, as in any activities promoted by IKEA, the very same non-discriminating principles apply.'


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Next, you need to calculate 40% of your taxable income and from that, deduct all of your other monthly payments such as car loans, credit card bills and other such debts. The lesser of these two calculations will be used to determine how much of your income may be used towards housing related payments, including your mortgage.
Apart from what the ratios tell you, you should make calculations of your own to determine how much you can afford. If the payment amount you are comfortable with is less than 32% of your income you may want to settle for the lower amount rather than stretch yourself financially. Make sure you take all other expenses into consideration too so that you can easily afford the basic luxuries.
It is always advisable to get a home inspection done before making a purchase decision. A thorough inspection is likely to clear a majority of the doubts that you might have when purchasing a home. The inspection gives an idea about the quality of the construction and indicates whether any major repair work will be required. This allows you to calculate all the add-on costs before making the final decision. An inspection will definitely give you a more secure feeling about your purchase decision by removing most of your doubts.
As a rule, at least 5% of the down payment must be from your own cash resources or a gift from a family member. This cannot be a borrowed amount. Several programs are available in the market that allow some alternate sources of down payment. The CMHC is one organization offering such programs. Certain lenders also accept gift money from a family member or friend as a down payment. However, such a sum needs a signed letter from the donor stating that it is a gift and not a loan.
For any down payment that is less than 25% of the total value, a loan insurance from either the CMHC or GE is required.
The benefits of getting a pre-approved mortgage are many. First of all, pre-approval gives you an idea of what you can afford, making your search for a new home much simpler. It also does away with the tension of trying to find out what your monthly installments are going to be. Probably the greatest advantage of getting a pre-approved loan is that it allows you to lock in a rate. As the lender guarantees a fixed rate when pre-approving the mortgage, the borrower can secure that same rate even when the market prices climb up. In case a situation arises where the interest rates fall below those that were pre-approved, the lenders usually offer the lower rate.
- Personal information and identification such as your drivers license or passport.
- Job details, including confirmation and proof of income.
- Your sources of income.
- Proof of financial assets.
- Information and details of all your bank accounts, loans and other debts.
- Source and amount of down payment.
- Proof of source of funds for the closing costs (usually about 2.5% of purchase price)
If you are receiving child support and alimony from another person, the amount paid to you will be added to your total income before determining the mortgage that you will qualify for. However, you will be required to produce a regular receipt for the same for a set time period as specified by the lender.
In a variable or floating rate mortgage, the payments are fixed for a period of one or two years but the interest rates can fluctuate every month depending on the market conditions. If the interest rates drop, more of the payment goes towards reducing the principal; if the rates go up, a larger portion of the monthly payment goes towards covering the interest. The interest rate is based on a predetermined formula which is in-turn based on the prime-lending rate.


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Why Are Superhero Movies Leaving Out the Sidekicks?
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With the recent influx of major superhero franchises, whether they've just been hitting theaters for the first time or have been rebooted several times over, one key aspect of the archetypal superhero experience has largely been missing: sidekicks. Although a superhero has long been considered incomplete without a wise-cracking boy wonder by his side, the recent Hero Renaissance has all but left lackeys behind altogether.
Take, for example, Batman and Robin, possibly the most iconic superhero/sidekick pairing of all time. Despite being a major part of the comics for over 50 years, Robin has only appeared in three live-action films, the most recent of which was 1997's Batman and Robin. Although Joseph Gordon-Levitt's John Blake character in The Dark Knight Rises was revealed, in the film's final moments, to be a nod to Robin, this was hardly a bona fide appearance for the character.
Then there's Bucky Barnes, Captain America's loyal sidekick, who didn't get much to do in Captain America: The First Avenger before he disappeared and resurfaced as the Winter Soldier. This time around, Cap's partners-in-crime are Black Widow and Falcon, both of whom are heroes in their own right.
Batgirl, meanwhile, has only made it into one live-action film – again, Batman and Robin – despite being a major character with her own long-standing comic tradition. Jubilee is often a sidekick to Wolverine in the X-Men comics, but she has never received more than a cameo appearance in any of the films, and none of that screen time would give new audiences the impression that the two characters had any sort of relationship. Both Batgirl and Jubilee have strong fan bases who would likely love to see their favorite characters make it to the big screen. Yet despite having interesting and important storylines in the books, they can't seem to cross over.
Why, if these characters are so important and popular, are the sidekicks getting cut out of these films? Well, for a start, sidekicks are often portrayed as ridiculous characters, designed for comic relief and to occasionally bail the hero our of whatever trouble he's gotten into. Although the books give them interesting, compelling backstories and plots that help turn them into a three-dimensional character, their appearances in live-action works haven't been as layered. It's hard to take Robin seriously as a character when the prevailing image of him featured goofy tights and and eager-to-please attitude. With the trend of superhero films leaning towards the gritty these past few years, there's no longer a place for the goofy sidekick.
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Warning: The following contains spoilers regarding the identity of the Winter Soldier in the upcoming Captain America film.
Even if the film isn't aiming for dark realism, it's hard to translate many sidekick characteristics without the coming across as grating or annoying. When Iron Man 3 added Harley to the film, many audiences were divided over the character. Some found him to be annoying and unnecessary, whereas others thought he added a much-needed venue to explore different elements of Tony Stark's personality. Comic book sidekicks can suffer from this as well, which likely makes filmmakers reluctant to put them in the movies.. For every X-Men fan who loves Jubilee, there's one who finds her mall-girl persona insufferable.
Instead, the sidekicks are replaced by other heroes. When Wolverine isn't being a "lone wolf," he's surrounded by major X-Men characters; whoever is closest to him in that film depends on what story the filmmakers are trying to tell. Nolan's Batman got backup form Catwoman in the most recent film, and even though Falcon's role in The Winter Soldier fits the idea of what a sidekick would be, the character will likely play a major role in upcoming films. If the Marvel Cinematic Universe decides to stick with the comic book plots, he will become a full-fledged member of the Avengers, and so even now he is treated like a full-fledged hero. If the Winter Soldier ever returns to his old identity as Bucky Barnes, it's likely that instead of falling back into his old sidekick role, he will be given a larger, more vital part, especially if rumors about Sebastian Stan taking over as Captain America are true.
It's easier to have your hero supported by other heroes because they have backstories and layers of their own, which usually makes for a better character onscreen, and therefore, a better film. There's more to work with and more to explore, which allows filmmakers more freedom with the kind of stories that they want to tell. Plus, with regular heroes, audiences don't have to sit through the annoying puppy-dog stage that all sidekicks seem to go through. Instead, all of the characters are on equal footing, all of them are interesting to watch, and all of them are just as capable of taking down the villain. Besides, more heroes makes for more films, and it's easier to launch a new franchise when you already know how audiences are going to respond to a major character.
However, it is possible to put a sidekick onscreen and not have the film devolve into pure camp. The Iron Man films have allowed Rhodey to be both a traditional sidekick to Tony Stark as well as a funny, interesting, fan favorite. Part of this is due to the fact that the films tend to lean more heavily towards comedy than the rest of the universe, which allows them to explore the idea of a goofy, ridiculous sidekick. When Rhodey cracks jokes, it works because Tony is doing the exact same thing, so there's no tonal dissonance. But Rhodey also takes part in some of the films' more serious elements as well. When the films delve more deeply into what's going on in Tony's head, his friendship with Rhodey is given a greater weight, and that friendship gives the audience a better insight into Tony as a character. And, of course, he's around for the major battle sequences, where he does just as much fighting and is just as vital to the villain's defeat, even though it's clear that Tony is the one in command.
Though Rhodey has proven that the new generation of superhero films can find room in their lineup for an old-fashioned sidekick, it still doesn't seem likely that other franchises are will be bringing the sidekick back to theaters. For one, the serious, gritty superhero film doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon, with The Winter Soldier exploring the political thriller genre and Batman Vs. Superman planning to bring back the dark, jaded hero. Those films just don't allow for a wise-cracking, tights-wearing sidekick. Even if they did, it's still more likely that a hero who could play a major role in future films will play that part instead. As the superhero universes continue to expand and intercept, sidekicks will continue to be lost in the shuffle, since big-names heroes are always a bigger audience draw than a sidekick, no matter how well-loved they are by fans.
Which means that in the end, the best way for a sidekick to make it to the big screen is for them to embrace their own heroic destiny, and anchor a franchise of their own. After all, Bucky Barnes didn't become a major character in the Marvel Universe until he was brainwashed and turned into a vigilante, and and knowing that Falcon will eventually join the Avengers makes up for the little he gets to do in The Winter Soldier. If studios are afraid of bringing sidekicks, in all of their dumb, tights-clad glory to the big screen, then it might make more sense for them to skip past the awkward stages and bring their own heroic adventures to life. Because in the end, wouldn't we all prefer to watch a Nightwing movie than to sit through Robin tagging along on whatever Batman's doing?


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DISTURBED Members, EVANS BLUE Singer Join Forces In FIGHT OR FLIGHT
Dan Donegan, guitarist for multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated hard rock band DISTURBED, has unveiled his new project, FIGHT OR FLIGHT. FIGHT OR FLIGHT will release its debut album, "A Life By Design?", on July 23 via Warner Bros. Records. The first single, "First Of The Last", will hit radio May 21.
"During our hiatus from DISTURBED, the separation anxiety from the fans came rather quickly," explains Donegan. He began writing songs on his own, and last year connected with Dan Chandler, frontman for the band EVANS BLUE, about a possible collaboration. The two emailed each other songs back and forth and met in person whenever Chandler was in Donegan's hometown of Chicago. When they had enough material to record, Donegan turned to his DISTURBED brother of over twenty years, drummer Mike Wengren, and the three entered the studio. The result is a collection of hypnotic and hard-hitting songs fortified by Donegan's trademark riffing and Chandler's melodic sensibility. RA's Sean Corcoran on bass and backing vocals, and Jeremy Jayson on guitar and backing vocals complete FIGHT OF FLIGHT's lineup.
"This is more hard rock," Donegan affirms. "It's got edgy moments, but there's more melody across the board. We had the chance to experiment as well. There are acoustic guitars and some electronics even. It's different all around."
The stomping first single, "First Of The Last", is an energetic anthem that's meant to be cranked as loudly as possible. It's one of the more driving tracks on the record, and it's got my signature style," Donegan explains. "Lyrically, it's more cryptic. Dan and I spent a lot of time discussing conspiracy theories, and those conversations inspired the song."
DISTURBED went on an open-ended hiatus in 2011, following the completion of the touring cycle for its 2010 album "Asylum". The band's frontman, David Draiman, has since launched a new project, DEVICE, with former FILTER guitarist Geno Lenardo, while DISTURBED bassist John Moyer branched out recently by joining ADRENALINE MOB, a new group also featuring ex-DREAM THEATER and AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy.
Pictured below: DISTURBED's Mike Wengren and Dan Donegan with EVANS BLUE singer Dan Chandler


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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Boca Grove homeowner Naomi Shapiro says she knows who stole the purse from her unlocked four door silver 2010 Lexus, and witness "Maria" told police that she saw it all happen.
A girl — between the ages of 10 and 12, complete with a pony tail, pink shorts and wearing a safety helmet — apparently rode her bike to the car. Opened the back door. Swiped the purse. And fled. She then apparently left the purse on the ground just a few doors away and took nothing.
Naomi Shapiro walked all the way to the purse — several houses away — picked it up and called police.
No arrests have been made. The theft by the brazen little girl — if it happened as reported to police — was apparently caught on video tape, but the tape has yet to be provided to detectives.
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Statistics New Zealand released its labour market data on late Tuesday evening. The unemployment rate rose to 5.7% in the first quarter from 5.4% in the fourth quarter, missing expectations for a rise to 5.5%. The fourth quarter's figure was revised up from 5.3%.
Employment increased 1.2% in the first quarter, exceeding expectations for a 0.7% gain, after a 0.9% rise in the fourth quarter.
The participation rate increased to 69.0% in the first quarter from 68.4% in the fourth quarter.
"The total labour force increased by 38,000 people in the March 2016 quarter. This resulted in more New Zealanders in unemployment and employment than three months ago," labour market and household senior manager Jason Attewell said.


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Honestly, the name alone would have gotten me to buy these peanuts I came across at the Monoprix near my Opéra movie theaters.
That I also happen to love peanuts and am fond of both barbecue and Indian food meant that I was definitely going to buy them.
That these "New York" peanuts were totally unfamiliar to me is not surprising since there's nothing New York or even American about them.
That they tasted not very much at all like barbecue or Indian food should not have come as a shock. That they were well roasted and not at all greasy was.
Verdict: would eat again though I wouldn't seek them out.