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The last Smackdown of 2013 was a breakout moment for Seth Rollins.
Quick Results
- John Cena comes out, tells a few new years resolution jokes, panders to the crowd, and encourages them to make some noise.
- The Shield come out and start beating down Cena. Mark Henry comes out for the help out but the Shield eventually overwhelm him. Big E Langston comes out for the save, then Cena and Henry recover and help him clean house. Corporate Kane comes out and makes singles matches; Ambrose vs. Big E, Reigns vs. Henry, and Rollins vs. Cena.
- Erick Rowan & Luke Harper defeat The Usos when Rowan splashed one of the Usos after Luke Harper hit his clothesline.
- After the match, Bray Wyatt hit Sister Abigail on Jimmy Uso.
- Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. He says he's going to induct himself into the Hall of Fame. Dolph Ziggler interrupts and says he's going to be the guy that's finally going to shut him up. Kane gets in between them and makes the match.
- Antonio Cesaro pins Cody Rhodes after Cesaro hit Rhodes with an uppercut to the back of his head after being distracted by Jack Swagger
- The Primetime Players defeated AxelBack when Darren Young rolls up Curtis Axel with a sitout pin
- Randy Orton pins Dolph Ziggler via RKO after giving Ziggler a thumb to the eye. After the match Orton DDT'd Ziggler off the ring barrier and onto the floor.
- Shield cut a promo in the bowels of the arena. Ambrose goes diabolical, Reigns gives birth to cool, and Rollins plays sinister tough guy. Good shit!
- Daniel Bryan pins Damien Sandow with the Baisuku Kick
- After the match, The Wyatts come out and Bray Wyatt cuts a promo on Bryan.
- The Shield, Cena, Mark Henry, and Big E Langston come down to ringside for their trio of matches.
- Big E Langston pins Dean Ambrose with the Big Ending
- Roman Reigns defeats Mark Henry with a spear
- John Cena pins Seth Rollins with an Attitude Adjustment
This was one of the better opening segments of the last half of this year. It set up some key matches for rest of the show and established the overall tone. All three match ups are pretty intriguing, but then again I think any featured combination of the Shield is going to be great. I'm most looking forward to Rollins vs. Cena.
The Wyatts tag match was pretty much by the numbers. Odd to see the Usos used in a squash match. The WWE must not be so proud of Jimmy's involvement in Total Divas.
Decent promos from both Orton and Ziggler. It got me actually hyped for their match.
Cesaro vs. Cody was a solid match up. They work well together and I wouldn't mind seeing them in a longer match. They barely skimmed the surface of what they could do.
The PTP tag match was fine. Darren Young's moveset is coming along nicely, and he should do his textbook Northern Lights Suplex every week. I'm glad they're giving Ryback and Axel something to do in the midcard. I was tired of their feud with Punk after about the 3rd week.
Orton vs. Ziggler was worthy of being a main event on any other Friday of the year. The counters and the false finishes were done perfectly. These two had incredible chemistry and was a testimony to Orton's ability to gel with more technical wrestlers like Ziggler and Bryan. Great match.
Bryan vs. Sandow was another fine singles match. Orton-Ziggler was more competitive but it's always a pleasure to watch Bryan systematically destroy his opponent.
The final threesome of matches was a nice touch to the main event. Ambrose unfortunately got jobbed in the worse way. He hardly got a chance to shine. It's apparent who the WWE sees as the future of the company. Why not give their budding stars a fighting chance instead of burying them so soon.
Henry vs. Reigns was as good as a good ol' hoss fight can get. Kudos to Henry for making Reigns look like a sure bet champion and vice versa. What's most impressive is that Reigns finished Mark Henry with what looked like a sequence of signature moves. Reigns first hit his Superman Punch setting it up with the Iron Man Punch to the ground. Then he stood in the corner and blasted Mark Henry with his Super Punch for the clean pin. Wow. I hope they hold off on Reigns vs. Langston until they milk it for all they can as a main event for a major pay per view. I see serious dollar signs in both of these bulls.
I was excited to check my DVD timeline see that Rollins was given at least 15 minutes to work with Cena. The match itself was great. Rollins' moveset is sick and it was fantastic to see Cena work so hard to make Rollins' offense look great. There were too many great moments to mention, but Rollins giving Cena a Blockbuster was a sight to behold. Rollins' reverse flip into an inverted neckbreaker was also pretty amazing. Cena's powerbomb was downright brutal and the close two count that followed it was awesome.
Rollins did a wonderful job of looking exhausted while climbing to the top rope one last time. I disliked seeing Cena kicking out of Rollins' flying knee but that's just nitpicking. Cena's counter of Rollins' Head Stomp into the STF was another sequence worth mentioning. This was just a great match with an equally great finish. This match is Seth Rollins' coming of age party like Roman Reigns had against Daniel Bryan on RAW a month or so ago. Good lord. Standing ovation for both men.
Overall, Smackdown ended 2013 with a truly great episode. All of the matches were good to great, and the final match between Rollins and Cena truly delivered as a main event worthy of closing the year.
Tags: AxelBack, Big E Langston, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, John Cena, Mark Henry, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, the shield


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Local Initiatives
Local Initiatives
Helping in our community
Rotary Toronto Eglinton assists our community through a number of different Initiatives.
Deer Park Playground:
In 2015-16 RTE funded a rotating net climber as the centrepiece of the playground redevelopment at the Deer Park Public School. This is an accessible playground for all, including those with disabilities.
This restorative youth program assists young offenders to refocus their lives in productive ways. Our most recent donation has paid for one additional life coach and program. RTE has been a long-time supporter of this organization.
Out of the Cold Program:
Since 2013, RTE members have taken twice monthly shifts at the Yorkminster Baptist Church - Out of the Cold Program where guests are provided with a meal and a safe, warm, friendly environment for the night during the winter months. We also support the program financially.
Freedom Singer Presentation:
As part of Black History Month in February 2017 a donation was made to Project Humanity to support the production of Freedom Singer, a locally directed and produced musical play arising from experiences in the Underground Railroad. In turn there was an RTE benefit performance, attended by members and their guests with proceeds to be used for service projects.
Woodgreen Community Services:
RTE has supported the Woodgreen Community Services both financially and in kind for a number of years. Presently we are supporting a Reading Circle program run by the Rotary Toronto East by attending and reading to and with young students in an after-school program on Tuesday evenings. Members receive email notices with details regarding this program regularly.
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute (JPCI):
RTE supported the formation of an Rotary Interact Club at JPCI in November 2015. Financial support has been given for student programming, travel, community initiatives and scholarships.
Ryerson Student Bursaries
In 2016 RTE offered bursaries of $2,500 to four Ryerson University First Nations students who are in health sciences studies and are planning to their communities upon graduation. The first year recipients were all in Midwifery and have returned to a luncheon meeting offering their appreciation and insights into their student journeys. A plan is in place to continue this program for the next 4 years.
Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly
Every year District 7070 offers the Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly (RYLA) to deserving involved youth aged 18-25. The participants are offered a week long workshop focusing on leadership skills and development of a community of friendships.


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Hello all, I hope you had a wonderful end to 2014 and are exited about the New Year. Today I wanted to talk about New Year Resolutions or "Goals" if you will, for your home.
The problem with New Year resolutions is that many of them are quickly forgotten over the coming months. So I thought, …what if we set some achievable design goals instead? That way, you will improve your home and your lifestyle! There is never a bad time to do some home improvement, and even if all you get are replacement bifold components, you are taking one step closer to completing the house of your dreams!
So here are 10 achievable New Year resolutions/Goals for your home in 2015:
1. De-clutter: This is one of the most beneficial home improvements you can do this year. It is such a shame, but so many lovely homes are spoiled by the sheer amount of clutter littered around the home. This makes living in your home a real chore. So this year, make a firm resolution to de-clutter your home.
2. Curb appeal: Another area of your home which is often forgotten is the front yard. This is where first impressions count and a simple tidy up can make all the difference. With this being said, it is not just the front garden that should make a good first impression. Any task that improves the appearance of the home should be worth finishing. Whether this means getting in touch with a roofing company to repair the damage on the roof, getting a new front door installed or cleaning the driveway, all these improvements can make a difference to the curb appeal of any house.
Think about using new vibrant plantings, cleaning the driveway, taking a look at free standing carports, updating your outdoor home security cameras and trimming the trees. An external spring clean will definitely improve the curb appeal of your home.
3. Finish projects: If you have any half-finished projects from last year, then make a list and set aside the time to complete them. For most people, there is nothing more annoying than small jobs that are left unfinished or maintenance issues that just hang about for months on end.
4. Check smoke alarms: This year, put safety first and fit your home with up-to-date smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. If you already have these fitted, make sure to test them on a regular basis and keep your family safe.
5. Schedule a color consultation: If you want to redecorate this year and freshen up your home, the first step is to schedule a color consultation in your home. Interior designers have an eye and a talent for picking the right colors, which can make all the difference to the feel of your home. It is definitely worthwhile and one of the most inexpensive way to update your home. So, add color consultation to your New Year's list this year.
6. Window covering consultation: Finding the right covering for all of your windows can sometimes be a big chore. There are so many different types of coverings, styles and colors and if you don't make the right choice – you have to live with the results for years. It just takes all the pressure off when you have a window covering consultation – especially if you are remodeling your home or you have lived with those awful drapes for too long!
7. Replace old appliances: Take a look at all of your appliances and make sure that they are still safe. Many people forget to do this and unfortunately, badly maintained or old appliances are a major cause of house fires. So treat yourself to some new trendy appliances if you feel the need, but make sure your existing ones are safe in your home.
8. Design a parents retreat: This is a wonderful indulgence if you have the room and the money. Many homes are too small to have an entire wing allocated as a parent's retreat (without adding an extension). You can put it on your wish list and save up for it. Or start today by hiring a designer for a few hours (minimal investment of a couple hundred dollars) to help put together a cost-effective redesign plan to turn your current bedroom into a relaxing sanctuary, away from the kids. Some designers even offer a Style Session, which is perfect for designing your master retreat.
9. Reorganize the kid's bedrooms: Whatever their age, kid's rooms are rarely tidy. So to make your life easier, check out the different ways you can reorganize their rooms and cupboards so that toys, books and clothes can be hidden away neatly.
10. Experiment with wallpaper: This is one of the latest trends, so if you are thinking of redecorating this year, give some thought to using wallpaper. It is going to be a hot item all year! You can start with something small, like the back of your china cabinet or a closet door, Great way to introduce color or texture to a room.
What are some design goals you would like to see added to this list? please share in the comments.
If you want to book a color consultation or a window covering consultation or just chat with an experienced interior designer in Colleyville or Grapevine, feel free to call MOD Interiors on 214 404 4000, email us at: email@example.com or complete our online inquiry form.
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The developer appointed the practice in April to demolish 111 private flats on Cundy Street and to flatten the neighbouring Walden House, a 40-home council estate built on Grosvenor-owned land.
The developer wants to build new private and affordable homes to replace the existing mansion blocks, built on a bombsite in the early 1950s, as part of its new 'Cundy Street Quarter'.
But residents living in Walden House are fighting back against the project, which they say will see them displaced from their homes. A petition against the scheme has more than 100,000 signatures.
A spokesperson for the Save Cundy and Walden House group said residents in the council-run block faced the prospect of either bidding for properties outside the borough or being left homeless.
'There is nothing wrong with what are beautiful buildings,' they said. 'This is just about an opportunity to build a big investment development on prime central London land.
'The families that will be displaced are seen as getting in the way of profits. Grosvenor have made no commitment to existing residents and the community there, and no concrete commitment to social housing.'
According to the group, consultation events never presented a 'no demolition' option, and 'all the questions are framed so as to give legitimacy to whatever Grosvenor want to do'.
Grosvenor property group, which is owned by the Duke of Westminster, argues the site's regeneration will provide a 'material increase in much-needed high-quality housing in Westminster'.
The developer said it first notified its Cundy Street tenants of its redevelopment plans back in 2012.
A spokesperson said: 'Since this notification, we have been providing tailored support, over and above what is required of us, to help them plan carefully for the future.'
With regards to Walden House, the spokesperson said Grosvenor had given Westminster Council an additional two years on the lease, providing 'substantially more time for suitable new homes to be found'.
Grosvenor has said it is committed to re-providing the affordable housing currently on site. As the plans are still in development it remains unclear what percentage of affordable the scheme will be targeting.
Craig McWilliam, Grosvenor's chief executive, recently published a statement discussing the 'lack of trust' between developers and communities.
In Changing our approach: The Cundy Street Quarter, McWilliam said he wanted to bring greater 'transparency, understanding, public scrutiny and involvement' to the company's development proposals.
'Some are understandably upset at our decision to demolish these buildings even if they appreciate that doing so gives us the chance to create a better place with more homes for more people. We won't deny those feelings as we open ourselves up.'
He explained the company had had more than 500 conversations during the public consultation and had collected 'over 1,500 points of view influencing our plans'.
McWilliam added: 'We're offering residents, workers and visitors the chance to post their comments and poll their opinions through a new user-friendly app.'
DSDHA was approached for comment.
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The Construction Products Association is anticipating growth of 19 per cent for the UK construction industry by 2017 – an upward revision from its summer forecast, reflecting an increase in activity, which will boost UK GDP by an additional GBP20bn.
Noble Francis, Economics Director of the Construction Products Association, commented: "Construction is set to enjoy growth over the next four years as it recovers from its worst recession in over 35 years. This is mainly due to private housing, which is experiencing a rapid rise, and infrastructure, which is seeing a more gradual return to positive territory.
"The private housing sector is being driven by recovery in the wider economy and the impacts of policies including Help to Buy, which have driven both house prices and house building. This is expected to lead to private house starts increasing 19.0 per cent in 2013 and 15.0 per cent in 2014, albeit from historic low levels of house building.
"Although rapid growth is predicted over the next 18 months, uncertainty remains around what will happen when the policies end, given that the housing market is unlikely to be self-sustaining by then.
"The infrastructure sector is recovering from a very difficult 2012, when output fell 12.7 per cent despite numerous government announcements of 'boosts' to the sector. Government now appears, however, to be refocusing capital investment towards repairs and renewals. In addition, work on Europe's largest construction project, Crossrail, is expected to peak over the next 18 months. As a result, growth of 7.4 per cent is forecast in 2014.
"In the longer-term, the prospects for infrastructure will be reliant upon investment in the replacement of energy capacity across nuclear, offshore wind, gas and shale, all of which remain uncertain. Driven by this investment, we predict the sector will enjoy further growth of 27.9 per cent between 2015 and 2017.
"Two other sectors figure prominently in our forecasts," Mr. Francis continued. "First, work in the largest sector of commercial (offices and retail) remains one-third lower than its high in 2007. Second, public sector construction, which accounts for one-third of total industry output, continues to constrain overall growth."
He concluded: "After suffering from an extremely tough market for over five years, and acting as a drag on UK economic activity, construction is set to grow every year between 2014 and 2017. This should provide a considerable boost to the wider economy."
Key points in the Forecasts include:
• Construction output growth of 2.7 per cent in 2014 and 4.6 per cent in 2015
• Private housing starts to rise 19.0 per cent in 2013 and 15.0 per cent in 2014
• Public education to fall 14.0 per cent this year
• Rail infrastructure to rise 34.0 per cent by 2017
• Energy infrastructure to rise 99.0 per cent by 2017
• Public sector education and health projects to fall 11.0 per cent in 2013 and 2.4 per cent in 2014.
The Construction Products Association is anticipating growth of 19 per cent for the UK construction industry by 2017 – an upward revision from its summer forecast, reflecting an increase in activity, which will boost UK GDP by an additional GBP20bn.
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On Netflix, you are able to watch international videos. It means you can see the subtitles with different languages. Sometimes, the existence of subtitles is perhaps bothering because you cannot see the entire picture of your favourite movie so that you want to get rid of the subtitles. If you want to turn off the subtitles on Netflix, you can do that in a simple way.
If your device is PC, Mac, Android, Wii U, iOS, or Nook, you are able to turn off the subtitles on Netflix by following the steps below.
- The first thing that you have to do is to click or tap to begin play Netflix video.
- Then, you need to click or tap the screen to display the playback controls and then find the Dialog icon.
- After that, choose "Subtitles" and then "Off". When a pop up window opens, select "Done" to get back to the video.
If your device is Playstation or Xbox 360, follow these steps to turn off subtitles on Netflix.
- First, Choose the video to start playback.
- Hit "Down" on the game controller to display the playback options and then choose the "Audio and Subtitles" menu.
- Now, select "Off" from the subtitles menu.
If your device is Apple TV, you have to follow these steps to turn off the subtitles.
- First, go to the main menu by holding down the Menu button on the Apple TV remote.
- Choose "Settings" and "General" which then navigate to the Accessibility menu and select "Closed Captions + SDH"
- Now, Choose "Off" from the Closed Captions + SDH menu. Because Netflix employ the feature to permit subtitles for the streaming video, it means you have to turn it back on to see subtitles in the other shows.
If your device is Google TV, Roku, or various Blu-ray and streaming devices, you can turn off subtitles on Netflix by following the steps below.
- First, choose a video from the streaming library of Netflix. Before the video starts, an Options menu will display a variety playback preferences.
- Select "Audio and Subtitles" from the Options menu and then choose "Off" from the Subtitles menu.
- After that, hit "Back" to get back to the main menu and then select "Play" to start playback. On a Google TV, you are able to simply select "Play" after you disable the subtitles.
It is easy to turn off subtitles on Netflix, isn't it? If then you find that you cannot turn off the subtitles or closed captions on your Samsung Smart TV, it specifically refers to an issue with an outdated version of the Netflix app. You probably go through this issue intermittently or only on several movies or TV shows. If you try to change your subtitle options to None on your 2011 or 2012 Samsung Smart TV does not turn off subtitles, it is recommended to use another device to stream Netflix. Since this issue only happens on older versions of the Netflix app, you only can adjust your subtitle settings by using an alternate device.


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Microsoft Japan announced today with a press release that the company will launch a new bundle for the local market including an Xbox One, Kinect and three games.
Microsoft's continues effort to try and improve the Xbox brand's fortunes in Japan will never cease to amaze me.
I'm quite addicted to zoo tycoon... i like making zoos, and my daughter likes feeding, washing, and playing with the animals. i just wish there was a bigger limit on zoo size, once i have a few exhibits and all the amenities, it's full.
I don't know why they keep trying.
If the PS4 can barley do good in japan, then what makes you think the XB1 will?
The Xbox One is selling less than a thousand units in Japan per week.
They should seriously reconsider whatever they are doing there.
This crappy bundle wont help.


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Ascent is a proven, innovative Australian born and bred footwear brand. The brand started with a sporting shoe heritage and has taken this technology into categories of footwear that have not previously had this type of comfort and support; School, Business, Walking, Work and Safety shoes.
Ascent works very closely with special interest groups along with Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Amputee & Diabetes associations to make sure our footwear yields therapeutic benefits or aids in the management or prevention of various foot ailments.


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One of the things I loved about the Philippines during my first visit was the multitude and glory of the sunrises and sunsets. On this trip, I was not so lucky. Because of the overcast skies, I only encountered one sunrise and one sunset. This sunset was on my last day in Leyte and my second to the last day in the Philippines.
I was sitting on the balcony of my hotel room, a room overlooking a large bay waiting for dinner later in the evening. It was me alone while my wife went shopping with some of her cousins. Sitting there in the heat, hearing the rumble of distant boats, I was hoping for a parting of the clouds and seeing a few rays of setting sun to bid me farewell.
It came but briefly. Luckily, these palm trees were directly between me and the sun kissed clouds.


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Registration for day of lessons ends at 9:30am. Some lesson packages require pre-registration, see lesson details for more information. Half day and full day lesson options available, see each lesson description for more information.
Signature Private Lessons - available daily
Private lessons are a fantastic way to get personalized coaching and a lot of attention for young skiers or snowboarders who are just learning. We offer ski and snowboard instruction at all ability levels to keep them growing and learning new skills. Price listed is for the lesson only, discounted gear rentals are available upon request. All students will need a daily lift ticket or season pass to be allowed access to the mountain. *Reservations highly recommended
1 hour - $99
2 hour - $169
Half Day - $229
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You can add an additional person to a private lesson regardless of the length of the lesson. We ask that you only add students of the same discipline and ability level to a private lesson.
Add an additional person - $49 ea
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Interested in more than one or two lessons this winter? Purchase a Private Lesson Session and get 5 lessons for the price of 4! All 5 private lessons must be used by the same student. *Reservations highly recommended
5 One hour lessons - $396
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5 1/2 Day lessons - $916
5 Full Day lessons - $1,196
Adaptive Private Lesson - registration required
Private lessons are available for special needs students upon request. Please call the Ski & Snowboard School for more information and to discuss specifics. We do have a limited set of adaptive equipment for use. We do not currently have adaptive equipment available for rent.
Mastering the Mountain Clinic Series - For Women - registration required
Are you an intermediate or advanced skier or rider who would like to learn some new skills while exploring the mountain? Join us for our Women's Clinics this winter and meet some awesome ladies while learning something new! Join us for social hour in the Klondike room after the lesson.
Each Clinic runs - 11:30am-1:30pm - $59
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Explore tactics and techniques to flow comfortably down steep and very steep terrain.
February 10th - Getting Off the Beaten Path
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March 16th - Bring on the Bumps & Crud
Learn how to adapt to changes in terrain and variable conditions.
Mastering the Mountain Clinic Series - Coed - registration required
This skill building clinic series is for adults of all skill levels looking to learn something new or explore the mountain. Meet new people and have a great day on the mountain!
Each Clinic runs - 11:30am-1:30pm - $59
January 7th - Conquer the Steeps
Explore tactics and techniques to flow comfortably down steep and very steep terrain.
February 18th - Getting off the Beaten Path
Go off groomed terrain with confidence and explore more of the mountain.
March 17th - Bring on the Bumps & Crud
Learn how to adapt to changes in terrain and variable conditions.
Register by calling the Snowsports School at (509) 935-6649 x610
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Looking to go beyond a normal lesson program? Our Youth Exploration & Technical Improvement (Y.E.T.I.) program does just that. This 6 or 10 week program for intermediate skiers and riders focuses not on improving skiing or riding ability, but teaches the basics of Snowsports instruction. You'll end the program as a certified PSIA-AASI Junior Instructor. Meet new people, explore the mountain and work on new skills. AM and PM (10a.-12pm & 1pm-3pm) sessions are included each program.
6 Week Program Option - Saturdays - $399
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Ranch 616 :: Kevin Williamson {Austin}
Kevin Williamson & Ranch 616 bring to life the spirit of hospitality, generosity, celebration and Austin! It was an absolute treat to sit down with Kevin for a few hours last week and spend time hearing stories about Austin, trying his famous cocktails, and photographing the beautiful plates that Ranch 616 puts out for guests!
"After careers in real estate and on Wall Street, native Austinite Kevin Williamson chose a career in cooking. His work included cooking in La Jolla, New York City, and Aspen. While in Aspen, he worked for the famed Ajax Tavern at the base of Aspen Mountain with chefs Michael Chiarello and Nick Morfogen. During his tenure at Aspen's Ajax Tavern, Williamson honed skills and decided he wanted to own his own restaurant.
Chef Williamson returned to his hometown of Austin in 1996 where he first worked as Chef for the original Central Market, a leader in destination fresh markets, specializing in prep-less produce and chef-prepared meals for people passionate about food.
In 1998, Williamson opened his own unique restaurant, Ranch 616, a South Texas-style icehouse reminiscent of his many years hunting and fishing in South Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. It was at these ice houses where Williamson was served his finest meals and made many memories, inspiring him to create a town gathering spot similar for local Austinites. At Ranch 616, Williamson combines the flavors of the Gulf Coast with the spices of the border towns of Texas. As quoted by Texas Monthly Magazine, "If there was a Texas-style diner in Manhattan, it would be Ranch 616."
Chef and Owner Kevin Williamson decided long ago to concentrate more on the entire concept of the restaurant, instead of a specific food niché. "The speciality of Ranch 616 is not a specific food. It is more so the entire concept of the restaurant. The food is not Tex-Mex. It's not Southwestern either. The special concept of the restaurant is South Texas Ice House." The innovative cuisine encompasses flavors from the Gulf of Mexico to the border towns of Texas. Along with prime cuts of Texas beef and chicken, Ranch 616 serves whole fish such as flounder, tilapia, and trout and other fresh seafood daily.
Ranch 616 and Chef Williamson have won numerous wards, from his sugar cure rub to his legendary fried oysters voted Southern Living Magazine's "Best in the South" for three consecutive years.
Williamson has served as the President of the Austin Restaurant Association, and as the President of the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, a position he held for the past five years. He is current spokesperson and chef for the Texas Beef Council, and also promotes Texas' Gulf Coast oysters and shrimp on behalf of the Texas Department of Agriculture. He has traveled extensively with the Texas Department of Agriculture promoting the bounties of Texas – from Brazil, China, Australia, New Zealand, New York City's Fancy Food Show, to all over the great state.
Williamson traveled to Nantucket, Massachusetts as the featured chef for the Nantucket Wine and Food Festival. There, he kicked off the festival with a seminar called, "Where's the beef?" Soon after, Williamson traveled to Tokyo, Japan as the spokesperson for the Southern United States Travel Association, the largest food show in Tokyo. At the show Williamson prepared various pecan dishes daily and presented them in English and Japanese.
Most recently, Williamson is a co-owner of Star Bar and The Rattle Inn with Matt Luckie." – Ranch 616
Enjoy these images from our shoot with Kevin and his incredible team at Ranch 616.
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A third lawsuit related to claims that Monsanto's Roundup causes cancer has revealed new details about the cozy relationship between the biotech giant and U.S. regulators.
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Julius Sjoerd Pattiselanno (born in Malang, 22 April 1946; age 73 years), also known as Oele Pattiselanno, is a jazz guitarist from Indonesia. His teacher was Piet Pattiselanno, his own father who was also the leader of the Rame Dendang group in Surabaya.
In the 1980s Oele helped Jack Lesmana in many recordings and played with Trio Pattiselanno. After the departure of Jack Lesmana, Oele played a lot for the national and world Jazz stage (North Sea Jazz Festival, Ubud Jazz Festival, Bali Jazz Festival, Ngayogjazz Festival, Jak Jazz Festival and Java Jazz Festival) and he was busy teaching private lessons & teaching at Farabi Music Dwiki Dharamawan's school is until 2014. Oele also has successful students including Tiyo Alibasjah, Robert MR, Nikita Dompas and Aditya Bayu. In the 2000s Oele continued to have regular jazz (cafes, hotels and bars) including Arief Setiadi, Jeffry Tahalele and Nial Djuliarso at Q Smokehouse, Senopati and with Idang Rasjidi Quintet at ARTOZ Bar SCBD). He also did not hesitate to play with his junior musicians including Monita Tahalea, Gerald Situmorang, White Shoes & The Couple Company, Revo Marty.


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Charles Schulz
He hates cats, coconut in any form and trips that mean sleeping away from home. His distaste for the latter borders on the phobic, and he admits that at times he has even "gotten as far as the airport and turned around." He worries—a lot. He worries that people won't like him or that they will—and that they will then invite him to speak at a gathering to which he'll have nothing to say. He worries that no one will notice him or that they might, in which case he will have to be charming and sign endless autographs. "Their pens never work," he says, sighing resignedly, "and how am I supposed to sign a stuffed dog anyway?"
Charles Monroe Schulz, 66, is a connoisseur of dread. Forget that he has created the most successful comic strip since the invention of ink, that his beloved Peanuts gang appears in more than 2,000 newspapers, countless TV specials and on enough coffee mugs, lunch boxes and beach towels to stock a big-town department store. To Schulz, every late-night bodily twinge means cancer, and outings by rowboat are spent hugging the shore. If good of Charlie Brown, his fatalistic comic-strip Everyman, is a bundle of insecurities, look no further for their origin, "I sometimes feel people only like me because I draw those silly little pictures," Schulz frets. "If I didn't, they wouldn't care if I were ever born."
Schulz has been converting such worries into his endearing, gentle comic strip for almost 40 years now. It is a milestone that will be framed by international celebrations, an authorized, first-ever biography (Good Grief: The Story of Charles M. Schulz by Rheta Grimsley Johnson) and, inevitably, rising appeals for personal appearances. In a hollow tone suited to welcoming a tax auditor, he says that people want him to travel from his California sanctum to Paris and to the Super Bowl, and he feels helpless to stem the tide. "I don't want to go anywhere," he says. "I enjoy the security of staying home and drawing these pictures."
Lucy: Do you ever worry about the world getting blown up, Charlie Brown?
Charlie: It all depends…what day is today?
Lucy: Tuesday.
Charlie: Well, on Tuesdays I worry about personality problems…. Thursday is my day for worrying about the world getting blown up.
If drawing "those silly little pictures" hasn't yet brought Schulz much psychic security, it has certainly made him rich. Retail sales of Peanuts products now generate $1 billion annually, and Schulz reportedly splits a 5-to-10 percent royalty (with United Feature Syndicate) on the wholesale price of them all. There's something appealing about a man whose ego hasn't grown to fit his income. A few years ago Schulz phoned cartoonist Lynn Johnston (For Better or for Worse) to tell her how much he admired her strip. When she didn't react at first, the country's most famous cartoonist wasn't sure Johnston knew who he was. "Charles Schulz," he ventured. "I draw Peanuts."
He does more, of course. He skates in a seniors hockey league, plays golf regularly and is a tough, blue-collar competitor in both. When he wins a $2 bet on the links, says longtime golfing buddy Chuck Bartley, "he wants to be paid up and no fooling around." Most often the bet is for a chocolate sundae on the way home.
Since his marriage to second wife Jeannie 16 years ago, home has been a quiet and secluded hilltop retreat above the wine country in Santa Rosa, Calif. It is there he begins the rituals of his life each day. Those rituals are his mooring, the flannel blanket he has drawn a thousand times in the hands of Lucy's little brother, Linus.
While Jeannie, a suntanned package of energy 16 years his junior, gets up early to exercise, Schulz lies in bed, often wrestling with his white terrier, Andy. A menagerie of pets passed through his life while his five children were growing, but it is Andy who has come closest to replacing his beloved Spike, the pet of his childhood (and later the inspiration for Snoopy). Before 9 A.M. he has made the 18-minute drive into town in his maroon Mercedes (license number: WDSTK1, after his cartoon bird). Following coffee at the Warm Puppy snack bar in the ice rink that he built for $2 million back in 1969, he walks a few short blocks to I Snoopy Place and the neatly landscaped, one-story stone-and-redwood building that houses his office and workplace. While others attend to product endorsements, syndication rights and other commercial concerns, Schulz sits behind a closed door in his blue-walled studio and starts to think. His ideas come from newspapers, conversations with friends, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations—or sometimes they just appear. He is firm about never accepting suggestions from others, even his best friends.
He works first in pencil, returning later with his Esterbrook Radial 94 pen. It is the only type of pen he has used for more than 40 years, and there are thousands of his favorite, no-longer-made pen points squirreled away in a desk drawer. He accepts assistance for only the smallest paste-up work and does all his own drawing, sometimes propping his right hand on his left to steady the occasional hand tremors he has suffered since a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery eight years ago. "I like drawing Charlie Brown's hat and Peppermint Patty's hair," he says. "If one line doesn't go where you want it, you can always bring it back."
Like his methods, Schulz's metaphors are constant: the kite-eating tree and the football that Charlie Brown can never kick, the winless baseball games, the Great Pumpkin that never comes, the ever-unobtainable Little Red-haired Girl. "Happiness isn't very funny," says Schulz. "It's wonderful, but it's not funny." He scoffs politely at suggestions that his strip has staled and insists that his work has become "more deep, and the drawing is better. I don't repeat myself," he says. "I play themes and variations."
The only child of a Minneapolis barber and his wife, Schulz began learning those themes in a home where hard work and frugal living were bywords of survival. His father compensated for a third-grade education with six-day workweeks, finding his entertainment in the newspaper comics that he read faithfully. He loved them so dearly that he nicknamed his little round-headed boy Sparky after Barney Google's cartoon racehorse, Spark Plug. It is still the name by which Schulz is known to all his friends.
Young Charles, by his own admission, was an undistinguished boy. But he loved drawing and at 15 had his first success by getting an illustration published in Ripley's Believe It or Not! A drawing submitted to his senior yearbook, however, never appeared; Schulz keeps the offending volume in a bookshelf to this day and occasionally opens it to the picture of a somber, smooth-faced young man with no academic credentials or club affiliations under his name. "Whoever thought that kid would grow up to be in the Central High School Hall of Fame?" he says, shaking his head in wonderment.
At 17, Schulz responded to a "Do You Like to Draw?" advertisement and signed up for a correspondence course with the Minneapolis-based Art Instruction Schools. He got his worst grade, C+, in the lesson devoted to drawing children. Then in 1943 he was drafted by the Army and eventually packed off to Europe as an infantry machine gunner. Before he had finished boot camp, his mother died of cancer.
After the war, Schulz moved into an apartment with his father and applied for a job carving letters on tombstones. When his prospective employers never responded—to his relief—he returned to his old art academy as an instructor. There he met Donna Johnson (see box), whose bright red hair and cheery smile would leave an imprint as lasting as india ink. She became his best friend, frequent date—and the model for the elusive Little Red-haired Girl, his comic strip's symbol of unrequited love. "Mothers always liked me, except her mother, and she couldn't stand me," he says sadly. "I didn't have a chance." Too proper to elope, Schulz watched unhappily as a fellow suitor won his true love's hand instead. Asked what life might have been like had he done things differently, he answers without hesitating, "Perfect. I saw her years later, when my sons were grown. Walking down the street with her, it was like not a day had passed."
In 1950 Schulz finally did get married, to Joyce Halverson, the pretty sister of a co-worker and mother of a daughter. That same year he sold a comic strip to United Feature and, although he objected when they changed its name from L'il Folks to Peanuts, little Charlie Brown (named after an art school colleague) was born. Soon, two more real-life daughters and two sons followed.
Schulz would be as gentle a father as he was a cartoonist. "At the dinner table we had to behave and say 'please' and 'thank-you,' " recalls his youngest daughter, Jill, 31. "But occasionally I'd say, 'Pass the rolls,' and he'd toss one over the table." Discipline was by indirection. "He wasn't the type to come yelling and screaming if I came home late. He would just say, 'I wish you would call because I worry.' He would say it matter-of-factly, but you knew he was upset. He was more into making you feel guilty than yelling."
The marriage to Joyce lasted 23 years, and Schulz is still loath to talk about its ending. "I don't think she liked me anymore," he says simply, "and I just got up and left one day, walked out the door, because I didn't know what to do." Faced with his worst loss since the red-haired girl, he moved into his studio and stopped listening to music because it made him sad.
Schroeder: Is Snoopy a hunting dog?
Charlie: I guess he is…in a way…
Schroeder: What does he hunt, animals or birds?
Charlie: Neither…What he hunts for mostly is an easier way of life.
In 1973 Schulz ran into Jeannie Clyde, a soon-to-be divorcée who was dropping her daughter off at the rink. The courtly artist courted quickly this time, and within a year the couple had wed. Despite the curiosity of Peanuts fans and would-be interviewers, Jeannie tends to guard her privacy now—much like her husband, who has long shared his wisdom through lines drawn rather than spoken.
That he has been creating daily samplers of that wisdom for almost 40 years now is testament both to his doggedness and his affection for the work. Doonesbury's Garry Trudeau, Bloom County's Berke Breathed, even The Far Side's Gary Larson have all wilted in time, taking temporary or permanent breaks from their pencils. But not Schulz. "There are times you really hate your job, and we talk about that," says Lynn Johnston, who has become both his colleague and friend. "He once said, 'Yeah, and isn't it awful that we can't complain to anybody? I feel God would strike the fingers off my hand for complaining about having the best job in the world.' "
It is a job that, happily, Schulz intends to keep for a good while longer. "We just had a meeting of the licensees, and they told me all their great big plans for the next decade," he says. "I thought, 'Decade? Good grief, am I going to have to draw for 10 more years so you'll have a great decade?' But what can I do? I wouldn't know what else to do."
Nor would we, No matter that Charlie Brown will never kick that football, win the Little Red-haired Girl or that the Great Pumpkin will never appear. They seem likely to remain as constants in our lives, as perennial as the turning seasons and as reliable as the daily paper.
But, of course, as Charlie himself might say, you just never know.


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Employers in California must compensate workers for all reasonably measurable time worked, according to a California Supreme Court ruling on July 26, 2018. A unanimous court held that the so-called "de minimis" rule applicable to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which holds that negligible amounts of time at the beginning and end of each shift need not be compensated, should not be applied to the California Labor Code and related wage orders.
Justice Liu, authoring the majority opinion in Troester v. Starbucks Corp., held that no California court had previously incorporated the de minimis rule into its precedents. Turning to the facts of the case, which alleged the employee worked between four and 10 minutes of uncompensated time each day, the court found "[a]n employer that requires its employees to work minutes off the clock on a regular basis or as a regular feature of the job may not evade the obligation to compensate the employee for that time by invoking the de minimis doctrine."
The court was careful, however, to note that this ruling would not necessarily apply to all future cases seeking to invoke the de minimis exception: "We leave open whether there are wage claims involving employee activities that are so irregular or brief in duration that it would not be reasonable to require employers to compensate employees for the time spent on them." Indeed, Justices Cuellar and Kruger both authored concurring opinions emphasizing this point, and noting that this ruling would not require employers to catalog "fractional seconds" for which tracking time would be "impractical and unreasonable."
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'It was disgraceful'- Sarfraz Ahmed on Ross Taylor questioning Hafeez's bowling action
"He did it two or three times."
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After a humiliating whitewash in the T20I series, New Zealand made a stupendous comeback with a 47-run win in the first ODI against Pakistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. However, during the match, a shambolic incident took place. During the Black Caps' innings, senior batsman Ross Taylor questioned off-break bowler Mohammad Hafeez's bowling action.
He gestured with a bent arm to mock the offie. Taylor's actions didn't go down well with Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed by any stretch of the imagination and he lashed out at the Kiwi for his unsportsmanlike behaviour on the cricket pitch. Sarfraz didn't mince any words in saying that being a 'professional cricket', Taylor should've avoided it.
Ross Taylor should not have done that
"I will say that Ross Taylor's action was not correct. It's not his job to give action which was shown on TV, it was disgraceful for me. It's not his job, his job is to do batting and if he concentrate on that it's better. I complained to umpires that his action did not come under sportsmanship," Sarfraz was quoted as saying in the post-match press conference.
"Ross is a professional cricketer and he should not have done that. He did it two or three times, it's the umpires' job. Hafeez's action has no problem and he was trying to create an issue without a reason," he added.
As far as illegal action is concerned, Hafeez has been reported more than three times in the last four years. Back in November 2017, he was suspended after which he was cleared to bowl this April after clearing the independent assessment. In the first ODI, Hafeez bowled six overs and conceded 23 runs.
Taylor played a crucial role in New Zealand's victory as he scored 80 runs from 112 balls with five boundaries in the first inning. His partnership of 130 runs with wicketkeeper Tom Latham put the visiting team in a commanding position after which Kane Williamson's men didn't look back.


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Call to build girls schools in backward areas of Karak
KARAK: The local chapter of the retired professors association has demanded establishment of a girls high school in all the backward areas of the district and immediate start of classes in the newly-established girls degree colleges.
The demand was made at a meeting here the other day chaired by the association's district president Akhtar Kamal.
The participants lamented that backward areas of the district were deprived of girls high schools, which impeded girls education. They demanded equal opportunities of education for girls across the district.
The retired teachers pointed out that construction of girls degree colleges in Sabirabad and Banda Daud Shah had been completed, but the government was yet to make these institutions functional.
They said girls education was suffering in the district due to shortage of educational institutions, which forced the parents to arrange for their daughters' education in other cities.
The meeting also demanded that shortage of staff in the already established colleges should be overcome without delay. They said as the PTI-led provincial government had declared education emergency in the province it should focus on addressing issues facing the educational institutions.
TRADERS PROTEST: Anjuman Tajiran-i-Karak has condemned the killing of Tajir Ittehad president Haji Haleem Jan in Peshawar and demanded arrest of the killers.
The demand was made at a meeting here the other day chaired by traders' body district president Gul Razi Khan.
The meeting expressed anguish over the tragic killing of Haleem Jan and said his services for the community would always be remembered.
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Implementation of mutlimedial interactive methods in the area of European Union focused on education of thinking in European relations for the education of mentally handicapped pupils
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To achieve the highest level in educating pupils with specific educational needs there was found, among the teachers working with mentally disturbed and multiple disabled pupils, the demand for an interactive teaching tool focusing on the EU issues and the environmental politics. The aim of the project is to create the multimedia tutorial about the EU and environmental politics with the inclusion of methodology for users. Multidisciplinary solver´s team, consisting of specialist in the EU, environmental politics, special education and information technology will participate in creating the tutorial. Within the frame of the multimedia interactive tutorial two thematic fields will be elaborated - "Open Europe – education towards thinking in the European context" and "Use all your senses, we are the part of nature" with 8 thematic topics. MIVP will be tested during the education of the mentally disturbed and multiple disabled pupils. Then it will be offered and distributed to all schools for pupils with these handicaps in South Bohemian Region.
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Perfu'nctorily. adv. [perfunctoriè, Lat.] Carelesly; negligently.
His majesty casting his eye perfunctorily upon it, and believing it had been drawn by mature advice, no sooner received it, than he delivered it to the lord-keeper. Clarendon.
Whereas all logic is reducible to the four principal operations of the mind, the two first of these have been handled by Aristotle very perfunctorily; of the fourth he has said nothing at all. Baker's Reflection on Learning.


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Weld Boys, Girls Clubs guide kids to viable adulthood
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THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS of Weld County continue to serve an important need in our community. The programs offered at the clubs have continued to grow and make the clubs a popular place for a large number of youth from our community.
Originally provided as a safe place for kids to keep them off the street and out of trouble, the club offered participation in games, sports and arts and crafts for boys in the community.
The cost of keeping a juvenile in custody is $50,000 a year; the cost of caring for a youth in a Weld County Boys and Girls Club is $250 a year.
The clubs have expanded into teaching life skills and providing education in cooking, health, fitness and the like. Tutoring, homework assistance and helping the kids stay in school have also become important. All aspects of our programs enrich the lives and provide experiences in leadership and character development to more than 3,000 Weld boys and girls.
We most recently installed state-of-the-art computer labs at the two Greeley clubs, with the help of National Beaumont Grants. These labs have become very popular by youth of all ages, providing safe Internet access and a place for youth who have no technology at home to work on school projects, homework and other career projects.
All these things have contributed to much higher attendance and daily use of the club facilities. This past summer we had average daily attendance of 350 kids, with some days exceeding 400.
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We are fortunate to have a strong, dedicated staff, but the number of kids at the clubs is stretching our resources. The board is faced with the challenge of revenues keeping up with expenses. We have no dedicated staff for resource development to go out and raise funds or write grants as do many other nonprofit agencies. Many of our normal sources of funds such as United Way and state foundations continue to cut allocations, therefore putting more pressure on the our board of directors to go out and raise the money we need from those in the community. We receive no direct state or federal government funding.
The state of Colorado does recognize us as a qualified child-care agency that allows us to offer our donors a 50 percent state income tax credit. This is separate from the normal state and federal deduction for qualified donations. This allows you to divert your tax dollars to an excellent need in your community for a small cost. Talk to your accountant and ask him what your net cost would be with a child-care credit donation.
If you want to see if your money is helping a worthwhile cause, come by and visit the clubs. We would love to have you see firsthand what we are doing. We have many success stories to share of kids who had the club turn their life around and went on to
further their education, get good jobs and become productive members of the community. For example, one of our kids was the state and regional youth of the year. He went to Washington, D.C., and met with President Bush.
If you are tired of reading about young people getting into gangs and making the wrong choice, help your Weld County Boys and Girls Clubs make a difference. We are providing "The Positive Place for Kids."
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Jeanne and Steve Bolz are big fans of the Children's Theatre Company, and they take their kids to the Minneapolis theater pretty much every year. Recently they were on their way to see "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical," and they stopped to talk.
"I like that it's very family-friendly," said Jeanne Bolz. "I like the topics that they choose."
Even so, as a mother, she finds part of the theater's legacy troubling.
"I feel really bad, actually, for CTC and what they're going through," she said. "As a mom, I am highly concerned. I would feel horrible if it touched our family. And I feel horrible for any families that it did touch."
Bolz was referring to accusations of past sexual molestation at the theater. Multiple child abuse lawsuits are pending against the theater, and more are expected this month.
Eight former child actors and technicians say CTC employees sexually abused them as teenagers several decades ago. They've filed suit under the Minnesota Child Victims Act, arguing that the theater should have monitored employee behavior and prevented the alleged acts.
Jeff Anderson, the lawyer representing the plaintiffs, says his firm plans to file at least six more lawsuits against CTC before the act expires May 25.
"I think there's no question that Children's Theatre culture was created and allowed to be tolerated by multiple people for multiple years, where scores of kids were abused in the '70s and '80s," Anderson said.
None of the people named in the suits are employed at CTC today. The theater's former artistic director, John Clark Donahue, pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with three boys, ages 12 to 15, in 1984. Donahue is named in three of the pending civil suits against CTC. So are other former employees.
Anderson said CTC needs to come to terms with this part of its history.
"They have owned the achievements of the past into today," he said. "If they are going to own the achievements of the past that brought them to national prominence, they also have to own the parts that are unworthy of that reputation."
CTC refused multiple interview requests. Instead, the theater company issued a statement, which reads in part:
"Our guiding principles are to have the truth be known and to see justice done for anyone who may have been the victim of sexual abuse. ... At every step, we will always remember that someone in pain, someone who was a member of our community, is at the heart of these matters and that this is an area where we will never say 'enough.'"
The statement fails to address several issues, including the critical question of whether it can afford legal fees and possible payouts to victims.
Jon Pratt, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, has examined CTC's financials. "Overall," he said, "it's a very healthy organization."
CTC hasn't filed a 2015 tax report yet, but according to the nonprofit's filing for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, CTC had $12.9 million in revenue and cash reserves of about $628,000. Whether that's a lot of money, Pratt said, "really depends how big the judgments are."
It's unclear how much liability insurance CTC has. Anderson said the theater has insurance to cover incidents alleged to have taken place in the 1970s and 1980s, but the amount of coverage is unclear.
"Insurance coverage is complicated and involves multiple policies and layers of insurance, which takes time to be known," Anderson's firm said in a statement. "These details are never known this early in a case."
Other potential resources include the theater's endowments, which total almost $10 million. Whether that money is available for paying judgments, Pratt said, may depend on how they were given to the theater.
"Is there some flexibility in the handling of endowments? Sometimes this is a question for the courts," Pratt said. "The organization can seek to have some of the restrictions lifted. But it also depends on: What did the donors say when they made the gift?"
Public filings don't reveal the restrictions CTC's donors may have placed on the endowments.
Anderson said he believes CTC has changed its ways, and he doesn't intend to break the organization's bank.
"If I have any reason to think it's not wholesome and safe today, I will call it out," Anderson said. "Right now, I have reason to see it as wholesome and safe. And so I am supportive of what they are doing and how they are doing it. Nor is it our intention to take them down."
Each civil lawsuit asks for a minimum of $50,000 from CTC.
If the financial burden becomes overwhelming, Pratt said, the theater company will have choices to make. "One option — hopefully it never comes to this — but could be bankruptcy."
Editor's note: Todd Melby is a freelance journalist and producer.


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During our Nordic Walks, we visit some gorgeous locations throughout Bedford and the surrounding during spring, summer, autumn and even in winter. We've found a lot of fantastic places in different areas that we wouldn't have expected, every walks we always find a place that will help us to relax and destress. Come along to a walk and experience the peace and quiet in these beautiful locations for yourself.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has implored employers to as a show of patriotism for Nigeria not to reject corps members posted to their establishments for the mandatory one-year primary assignment.
The minister, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Mohammed Mai-Bornu, made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of three weeks Orientation Course organised for the 2019 Batch 'A' set of corps members at the Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa.
The orientation course, which was organised by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), took place simultaneously at all orientation camps nationwide.
The minister made the plea on the backdrop of the increasing rate of corps rejection by employers every year putting a strain on the scheme and the ability of corps members to fully contribute to national development.
Despite a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government to desist from rejecting corps members posted to their establishments, the trend has continued, he noted.
"I wish to appeal to all government agencies and other employers to accept corps members posted to their organisations and create enabling environment for them to contribute meaningfully during their primary assignment," the minister said.
He also urged corps members who were issued their letters of posting during the closing ceremony to accept their postings in good faith and be committed to their work.
Bello further enjoined the corps members to be worthy ambassadors of the scheme by contributing positively to their host communities.
While declaring the orientation course closed, the minister commended the NYSC Director-General, Maj.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, and the NYSC management, for a successful exercise.
The NYSC FCT Coordinator, Mr Bello Ballama, also implored corps employers not to molest corps members posted to their establishments.
Ballama urged all corps employers to treat corps members posted to them with respect and dignity.
He also urged them to make judicious use of corps members posted to them as they were ready to serve the country.
"I want to implore employers to please not reject or molest our corps members. Please treat them very well and make judicious use of them as they are ready to serve the country.
"My dear corps members, your service year proper starts right away. Be pungent and avert every ignominy associated with everyday life wherever you are posted.
"The Federal Government is expectant of your unalloyed cooperation and involvement in the fight against corruption, fake news and hate speech.
"I urge you to be a dependable vanguard to bring about the needed change in the system," Ballama said.
A total of 3,120 corps members participated in the orientation course in the FCT.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise is held every year in order to prepare corps members for the task of nation-building.
After this, corps members are posted to organisations in the public and private sector where they are expected to work on a day-to-day basis for a period of one year. (NAN)
Minister urges employers not to reject NYSC members
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has implored employers to as a show of patriotism for Nigeria not to reject corps members posted to their establishments for the mandatory one-year primary assignment.


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4 nurses who have saved lives while off the job
Four nurses who have saved lives outside the workplace:
1. Ivan Escobar, an emergency room nurse at Chicago-based Saint Anthony Hospital, ran out of his car Sept. 25 to treat a wounded man who had been hit by a stray bullet while driving, ABC 7 reported. Mr. Escobar used a teddy bear to apply pressure to the wound, located between the man's eyes, and didn't leave the victim until other help arrived.
2. Rekeitha Larvadain, a neonatal intensive care unit nurse in New Orleans, stopped her car to perform CPR on an unresponsive child in July, reviving him by the time an ambulance arrived, local CBS affiliate 10News WTSP reported. The 4-year-old boy started having breathing problems, so his mother pulled over, unsuccessfully administering CPR until Ms. Larvadain took over. Ms. Larvadain had just been recertified in CPR the previous day.
3. Beverly Miller, a nurse at Lebanon (Pa.) VA Medical Center, found an unconscious man on the side of the road Aug. 8 and performed CPR until an ambulance arrived, NBC affiliate WGAL reported. The man had been jogging when he experienced cardiac arrest. Ms. Miller performed CPR for 15 minutes after discovering the man had no pulse.
4. Patricia Smith, RN, saved the life of a motorcyclist after his leg was cut off in an accident, according to Fox 61. Ms. Smith rushed over to the man and created a tourniquet, stopping the man's bleeding.
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We light up the darkest night of the year, the Winter Solstice, with a beautiful half-mile, luminaria walk along our Judith Tunell sidewalk trail. Featuring artwork from local youth, with entertainers, food trucks, and a vendor market for last minute gifts.
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14-year-old Joe is the only child of Jeanette and Jerry—a housewife and a golf pro—in a small town in 1960s Montana. Nearby, an uncontrolled forest fire rages close to the Canadian border, and when Jerry loses his job—and his sense of purpose—he decides to join the cause of fighting the fire, leaving his wife and son to fend for themselves. Suddenly forced into the role of an adult, Joe witnesses his mother's struggle as she tries to keep her head above water.
Wildlife, based on the novel of the same name by Richard Ford, was co-written and directed by Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine, There Will Be Blood, Okja). Timely considering the current disastrous California fires, Wildlife is a beautiful telling of the destruction of a relationship.
In this spoiler-free interview, Paul Dano and Dayna discuss why this book spoke to him as his first screenplay and directorial debut, what it was like directing Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan, his relationship with the author, and the phenomenal work of actor Ed Oxenbould.


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Scott Disick Rushes To Beloved Friend Lamar Odom's Bedside After Rob Kardashian
While Lamar Odom is laying unconscious in a Las Vegas hospital his family and friends are racing to be by his side, including Kourtney Kardashian's estranged partner, Scott Disick. Rob Kardashian has also come out of hiding to be by Lamar's bedside too.
Scott Disick has just dropped everything to be at Lamar Odom's side. The KUWTK star was spotted grocery shopping in LA before he learned the news of Lamar's dire condition and he reportedly immediately headed out to Vegas to meet up with Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Rob Kardashian who are at the hospital.
The news of Scott's support comes at a time when he is not on the best of terms with Kourtney Kardashian. His wild partying has led to him being in and out of rehab and eventually ended his marriage with Kourtney. Also headed to Lamar's bedside is Rob Kardashian, who lived with Khloe and Lamar for the duration of their marriage. He hasn't been seen out in months and lives with Khloe.
Here's what we know — Lamar was partying for days at a brothel in Nevada called The Love Ranch. He was found unconscious on Oct. 13 by two of the girls working at the ranch and he was immediately rushed to the hospital. Since he was too tall to be airlifted he was driven by ambulance to a Las Vegas hospital for more intensive treatment. He is reportedly intubated because he is unable to breathe on his own. Lamar's dad, Joe Odom spoke out to HollywoodLife.com and said he doesn't believe Lamar was partying and that someone must have "drugged" him. The owner of The Love Ranch, Dennis Hof says Lamar was drinking heavily and was taking an herbal form of Viagra but was not using drugs to his knowledge. There is also a report that Lamar is in heart failure — so sad.
We will keep you posted on this developing story.
HollywoodLifers, are you surprised Scott is going?
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Long-lived plasma cells secreting vaccinia-specific antibodies are detected in human bone marrow >35 years after the eradication of smallpox.
Long-lived plasma cells secreting vaccinia-specific antibodies are still able to express the B-lymphocyte antigen CD19.
One of the most important achievements in medicine is the eradication of smallpox in 1979. Before that time, smallpox outbreaks were common and left a trail of death, blindness, and disfigurement. High titers of smallpox-specific antibodies are still detected in the blood of individuals who were vaccinated decades ago. The fact that more than 35 years have passed since the eradication of smallpox suggests that vaccine-specific antibody production has been maintained without restimulation by a specific antigen after vaccination. Moreover, smallpox-specific antibody levels are maintained in serum for more than 70 years.1 The mechanism behind high antibody titers that persist for decades despite the absence of the inducing antigen is poorly understood.
Viral infection models have shown that the initial antibody response occurs in the spleen. However, after clearing the initial infection, and for the remainder of the animal's life, the bone marrow (BM) takes over antibody production and becomes the major organ for long-term production of virus-specific antibodies.2 In addition, a large fraction of plasma cells in murine BM is able to survive and produce antibodies for more than a year without any detectable memory B cells.3 Indeed, long-lived plasma cells (LLPCs) can be found in the BM where they reside in a complex survival niche for an undefined length of time and secrete antigen-specific antibodies that protect us from infections.2-4 Importantly, the majority of the knowledge on LLPCs has been gained through mouse models. Data from human BM has been scarce until recently, when it was suggested that the expression of CD19 is downregulated on LLPCs.5,6
Patients undergoing a primary hip arthroplasty were recruited at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden. In all, 36 patients were recruited: 26 females (median age, 74.5 years; range, 50-86 years) and 10 males (median age, 71 years; range, 49-91 years). Patients were asked whether or not they had received vaccinia vaccine: females (yes, 17; unsure, 9; no, 0) and males (yes, 4; unsure, 5; no, 1). Patients were also examined for a vaccine-related scar. The study was approved by the regional ethical committee (permit 627-14) and conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
BM processing
BM was homogenized, and mononuclear cells were isolated by Ficoll density gradient (GE Healthcare Life Sciences, Little Chalfont, UK) before staining for flow cytometry. Details on processing are provided in the supplemental Methods.
Flow cytometry
Cells were stained with combinations of fluorescent antibodies and analyzed by using an LSR II or an ARIA IIIμ cell sorter (BD Biosciences, Oxford, UK). Data were analyzed by using FlowJo software (Tree Star, Ashland, OR). See supplemental Methods for further details.
The Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSpot (ELISPOT) assay was performed essentially as previously described.7 Further details are given in the supplemental Methods.
Statistical analysis
Statistical analysis was performed with GraphPad Prism 6.0 (GraphPad Software, La Jolla, CA). For comparison of 2 independent groups, the Mann-Whitney U test was used. A P value below .05 was considered statistically significant.
Results and discussion
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells from an individual vaccinated with vaccinia virus 39 years ago (1978) were stimulated with a B-cell activation cocktail.7 This induced memory B cells in peripheral blood to differentiate into cells secreting vaccinia-specific antibodies (supplemental Figure 1). We next investigated BM to address whether B cells secreting vaccinia-specific antibodies were present in the BM of individuals vaccinated >40 years ago and more than 35 years after the eradication of smallpox. In unstimulated BM mononuclear cells, B cells secreting vaccinia-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) were detected (Figure 1A). The presence of cells secreting vaccinia-specific antibodies in the absence of stimulation suggests that they are LLPCs.
CD19 expression has been shown to be downregulated on LLPCs specific for measles and mumps.5,6 We thus examined CD19 expression on vaccinia-specific LLPCs. CD138+CD38high plasma cells were sorted as either CD19+ or CD19– (Figure 1B). LLPCs secreting vaccinia-specific IgG+ antibodies were detected in both the CD19+ and CD19– fractions (Figure 1C). The presence of C19+ vaccinia-specific LLPCs suggests that the generation of LLPCs is an ongoing process. It also raises the possibility that the vaccinia-specific LLPCs expressing CD19 have recently been generated and have not yet downregulated CD19. Detecting LLPCs secreting vaccinia-specific antibodies that have not downregulated CD19 might be explained by the possibility that the vaccinia vaccine given to these individuals decades ago was a more potent vaccine than those for measles, mumps, or tetanus.
While investigating plasma cells in the BM, we found that expression of IgA on CD19+ and CD19– plasma cells was not downregulated but surface IgG was (Figure 2A). A similar observation was previously reported for antibody-secreting cells in the human gut8 and for plasma cells.9 To further examine surface IgA on LLPCs, we turned to a mucosal disease that affects nearly all children, namely, rotavirus. During the first years of life, nearly all children will experience a rotavirus infection at least once.10,11 Mucosal priming has been shown to induce LLPCs secreting IgA+ antigen-specific antibodies in murine BM.12 We thus examined whether rotavirus-specific LLPCs could be detected in human BM.
CD138+CD38+ plasma cells expressing a B-cell receptor specific for rotavirus were sorted from BM by using rotavirus virus-like particles (VLPs) expressing GFP.13 The VLPs have previously been used for sorting rotavirus-specific plasma cells.8 GFP+ events were collected and seeded on ELISPOT plates coated with rotavirus VLPs (Figure 2B). LLPCs secreting rotavirus-specific IgA were detected in 3 of 9 patients (Figure 2C). This indicates that rotavirus-specific IgA+ plasma cells can maintain their B-cell receptors. Considering that the BM was obtained from elderly individuals exposed to the virus many decades ago, the rotavirus-specific plasma cells are likely LLPCs. However, we cannot rule out that the individuals have encountered rotavirus again during their daily life.
It has been hypothesized that CD19+ plasma cells generated by vaccination migrate to the BM where the majority of cells undergo apoptosis. A few cells escape apoptotic death and are able to mature into LLPCs, a transition that includes downregulation of CD19 expression.5,6 That both vaccination to and eradication of smallpox occurred decades ago suggest that the vaccinia-specific plasma cells detected in the BM have not migrated there recently. This raises the possibility that differentiation of new vaccinia-specific plasma cells may occur in the BM. In support of this, we detected both CD19+ and CD19– vaccinia-specific plasma cells in the BM, suggesting that the LLPC pool may be upheld by a process in which vaccinia-specific B cells differentiate into LLPCs in the BM. Whether CD19+ vaccinia-specific LLPCs are generated from vaccinia-specific memory B cells or by some other mechanism and with time downregulate CD19 expression and mature into LLPCs, is presently not known.
Taken together we have shown that both CD19+ and CD19– vaccinia-specific LLPCs are present in BM decades after vaccination and eradication of smallpox. Moreover, we have demonstrated that rotavirus-specific IgA-producing LLPCs in the BM are still able to express their B-cell receptors on the cell surface. These results underscore the complexity of the BM as a survival niche for immunity and its maintenance, which is highly important for the design of more potent vaccines capable of inducing life-long protection against infectious diseases.
The full-text version of this article contains a data supplement.
The authors thank Didier Poncet and Annie Charpilienne (Gif-sur-Yvette, France) for providing the rotavirus VLPs; Elias Guðbrandsson, Peter Grant, Christofer Ståhlgren, Kamal Kadum, and Ola Rolfson for assisting with collection of samples; and all the medical personnel in Departments 232 and 233 at Mölndals Hospital who provided assistance.
Contribution: M.M. and J.K. provided human bone marrow; S.F.B. performed the experiments; and S.F.B. and M.-J.W. designed the research, analyzed the data, and wrote the paper.
Conflict-of-interest disclosure: The authors declare no competing financial interests.
Correspondence: Siggeir F. Brynjolfsson, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Gothenburg, Box 435, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden; e-mail: email@example.com.


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