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Coming to the Defense of Self-Defense
The world is a dangerous place. Every day you hear stories of people being attacked, held at gunpoint, or even robbed. So when such unfortunate situations arise, what should you do?
"You should naturally learn self-defense or in the police force, more popularly known as self-offense," says SPO4 Richard Herrera, who belongs to the Philippine Explosive Ordnance Disposal K9 Group. "Self-defense needs to be learned by anyone at any time because of the advent of terrorism, home invasion, or even the prevalence of criminal psychopaths. In self-defense, you should also be mentally prepared to take action and be armed with the proper sets of skills and knowledge."
Prevention is still better than cure
According to Herrera, self-defense does not only necessarily involve fighting off the attackers but should immediately take place way before that. "There is what is called code of awareness," he says. "Color white is when you are not mindful of your surroundings – you are too busy calling, texting, and your mind is elsewhere. Color yellow happens when you are aware of your surroundings but are relaxed. Orange happens when you are alert, so when you become a witness to something unexpected, at least you are ready to take action. The last color is red which means you are ready to fight."
The police officer advises that we should always be at the color yellow in the code of awareness. "You should not keep your guard down. You should always scan your surroundings for any threat. You know what is happening so that when you are attacked, your springboard of reaction is very short."
This awareness is actually more important than the actual skill itself. Herrera notes: "Prevention is still better than cure, after all. For example, it is always better to lock your doors before you go to bed, knowing that there are many home invaders, than by allowing them to enter your house and fending off their attacks."
Some tips to avoid using self-defense:
- Never tread into a dark place alone. "If this is not possible, always have somebody with you," stresses Herrera.
- Always walk along a secured place. "If you know that you are walking along a bar known for its unruly customers, you should walk elsewhere."
- Don't go home in the middle of the night. If you can't avoid this, sleep at a friend's place or have your parents or guardian pick you up instead.
"But if someone is trying to attack you, the first thing that you should do is to avoid or evade at all costs," says Herrera.
Self-Defense Tactics
When all else fails and your attacker still continues to hound you and follow you wherever you go, Herrera advises to:
- Guard. When you decide to confront the person, always keep your hands up as if in a fighting stance. "This is actually non-threatening as opposed to curling your fist. When you decide to attack or hit the person, use the heel of your palm because your bones there are much stronger or sturdier."
- Planking. When your attacker makes a move to hit you, slide sideways. "Instead of confronting him head-on, still keep your hands up and move to the side. Your attacker will be caught off-guard when you do this."
- Strike. Also called a hammer or tiger claw, use the heel of the palm of your hands to strike or do an open palm.
- Chop. There are only three body parts that, when struck, can hurt because these are vulnerable – eyes, throat, and groin. "What do you usually do when you get strangled? You try to take away your attacker's hands off your throat, right? That is wrong and should not be the case," he says. "Instead, you try to gouge his eyes out. Mind you, his hands will be off you in a second."
For attackers who have guns or knives, Herrera offers these tips.
- With guns. "When pleading for your life, for instance, always keep your head below the gun and your hands above your head. That way, you can immediately snatch the gun away from your attacker when necessary. But of course, your move should be quick and fast."
- With knives. "It's a lot harder to defend yourself if you have an attacker with knives since the slash and the movement can be everywhere as opposed with a gun which only has one trajectory. The only thing that you can do when confronted with this situation is to run and to avoid your attacker at all costs."
Herrera adds that there are also some martial arts that can help you with self-defense. Among them are Krav Maga, a dynamic self-defense originally developed in Israel, and Pekiti Tersia Kali, a Filipino martial art form that focuses on ordinary sharp objects such as sticks and umbrellas which can be used as weapons.
"Transform your minds to have a mental make-up of defending yourself. Even if you have a black belt but your mindset is not engaged in protecting yourself, it's useless. You should develop your minds and have the mindset to protect yourself and your loved ones," concludes Herrera.


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‐ George Romero, 1940 –2017. Rest in peace — please.
‐ The New York Times has revealed that, in June 2016, Donald Trump Jr. got an e-mail from Rob Goldstone, a publicist friend, offering Russian info that would "incriminate Hillary" Clinton. The e-mail said this information was being offered as part of the Russian government's support for the Trump campaign. "If it's what you say I love it," Trump Jr. replied. A meeting took place between Trump Jr., Jared Kushner, then–campaign chairman Paul Manafort, Goldstone, and a gaggle of dodgy Russkies with Kremlin contacts. The revelation heightens the suspicions around the Trump campaign's dealings with the Russians. There is no proof of tangible help — everyone at the meeting denies it — but the willingness was there. This grotesque episode shows the amateur quality of the Trump campaign, which infects the administration; it highlights the Trump team's reliance on shifting, flimsy stories to cover its tracks (Donald Jr. at first said that the meeting was about adoption); it is naïve about Putin, though Trump's public statements already were. Sad!
‐ President Trump has declared a war of words on his own attorney general, telling the New York Times that Jeff Sessions "should have never recused himself" from the Russia investigation and that if Trump had known Sessions would do so, "I would have picked somebody else." Trump followed this with tweets asking why his "beleaguered A.G." is not investigating Crooked Hillary. Sessions was Trump's first important supporter; karma is indeed a bitch. If Trump dislikes Sessions that much, why hasn't he fired him? That may come; or perhaps Trump is only rattling the cage to try to get limits on Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Trump has only himself and his ever-changing reasons for firing James Comey to blame for the appointment of Mueller, which he deeply resents. On the other hand, special counsels can exceed sense and patience in their probings. Mueller should be limited to investigating matters Russian. On the third hand, that could legitimately include Trump's Russian business dealings. Oh what a tangled web . . .
‐ Trump made a classic pot-stirring tweet in the midst of the Russian brouhaha. "While all agree the U.S. President has the complete power to pardon, why think of that when only crime so far is LEAKS against us. FAKE NEWS." Immediately pundits and lawyers began to parse the pardoning power — e.g., can a president pardon himself? — while Trump aides insisted its use is not being considered because no one has done anything that might invite a pardon. Before getting lost in the mazes of con-law fantasy, it is vital to recognize that a president's legal powers are less important than his political legitimacy. He has the unreviewable power to pardon any offense except in cases of impeachment. But a pardon or pardons that appeared to obstruct justice would hammer his poll numbers and raise the prospect of impeachment. "The dread of being accused of . . . connivance," wrote Alexander Hamilton, discussing the pardoning power in The Federalist, "would beget . . . circumspection." A word to the wise, Mr. President.
‐ Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, resigned after President Trump overrode his objections to hire hedge-funder Anthony Scaramucci as communications director. Spicer's former deputy, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, will now assume his job under Scaramucci. Scaramucci reportedly appeals to Trump as a glib, confident, and dogged defender. But whatever you think of Spicer and Sanders, they have not been an important reason for the bad press that President Trump has received. To the extent they lost credibility with journalists, it is because the president sent them to state obvious untruths — starting with a verifiably false claim about the size of the audience for his inaugural address. And nobody, however talented, is going to be able to adhere to a communications strategy when the president feels compelled to tweet his every stray thought. Scaramucci is a happy warrior who may find himself fighting unwinnable battles.
‐ Congressional Democrats announced their agenda for a "better deal," a play on President Trump's Art of the Deal. It includes a steep hike in the minimum wage, notwithstanding the piles of evidence that this policy would suppress job growth. The Democrats also say they would use the federal government's power as the biggest customer of the pharmaceutical companies to drive drug prices down. Even the Congressional Budget Office, the source of so much liberal-friendly health-policy analysis, says this idea will not pay off. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says that in terms of the party's agenda the better deal "is not a course correction, but it's a presentation correction." You have to give her credit for truth in marketing — and the marketing, by her own admission, is all that's new here.
‐ The White House hosted a "Made in America" week. There was a gorgeous display of products made in each of the 50 states and a boosterish speech from the president, who said: "When we purchase products made in the USA, the profits stay here, the revenue stays here, and the jobs — maybe most importantly of all — they stay right here in the USA." Targeted tax credits and other schemes to encourage particular domestic business sectors, usually in manufacturing, have been part of nearly every presidential agenda and State of the Union address for a generation. The main result of these efforts is everybody complaining that GE takes advantage of tax provisions created to provide advantages to firms such as GE. The most insightful remark of the week came from Senator Rand Paul, who boasted of buying his own shirts at Walmart for $7 and noted that such low prices are indispensable to many Americans. Would that the federal government displayed such thrift. American manufacturers make some of the world's finest products across a mind-boggling diversity of categories. They do not need cheap appeals to nationalist sentiment. But they could use some tax and regulatory reform.
‐ President Trump is considering imposing steel tariffs. Other countries are preparing retaliatory tariffs in the event Trump does so. But even if they draw no retaliation, tariffs would harm the national interest by raising costs for companies that use steel. Such companies form a much larger share of our economy, and employ more people, than steelmakers do. For both reasons, a broad coalition of businesses is cautioning against the tariffs. An added perplexity is that the law Trump may invoke authorizes tariffs only when needed for national-security reasons. Yet whenever he speaks of the tariffs, he justifies them as a way of protecting the steel industry from allegedly unfair competition. The national-security argument is, in other words, an obvious pretext. The steel industry faces foreign competitors offering lower prices than it would like. That's not a national emergency.
‐ Attorney General Sessions announced his intention to end certain Obama-administration restrictions on civil asset forfeiture, a peculiar and problematic feature of American law enforcement. Government agencies seize property, often cash or vehicles, from Americans suspected of being involved in criminal activity, usually drug trafficking, often in cases in which those suspects are never even charged with a crime, let alone convicted. Police agencies are permitted to keep and enjoy the proceeds of their seizures, which creates an unseemly conflict of interest. And the federal government has engaged in a bureaucratic scheme called "equitable sharing" in order to get around state-level restrictions on civil forfeiture, in effect operating a federal money-laundering program to enable forfeiture cases that would otherwise be forbidden by state law. Rather than interfere with the government of the 13 states that have wisely chosen to require an actual criminal conviction before permitting asset forfeiture, Congress should follow the example of those states and enact similar reforms at the national level. Sessions is right that serious criminals ought to lose the fruits of their crimes. But we should charge and convict them first. This is a due-process question, and the process that is due in criminal cases is a criminal trial.
‐ Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, one of the largest teachers' unions in the U.S., has taken to peddling a popular slander of the school-choice movement, saying it emerged from opposition to school integration and remains a method of segregation. This is a common line of attack from anti-school-choice union leaders and their supporters, but in practice school choice has served precisely the opposite goal. Since the 1980s, increased school choice has enabled poor families, often African Americans, to remove their children from de facto segregated, low-income, poorly performing public schools and place them in private or charter schools, where they usually find greater success. School-choice opponents such as Weingarten are the ones who insist on segregation, punishing low-income students by forcing them to stay in their rigidly districted schools and denouncing policies that give minority families the freedom to find the best education for their children.
‐ Julius Krein, the young editor of a new journal, American Affairs, took the occasion of a review of Alvin Felzenberg's new WFB bio to do an Oedipal dance on WFB's grave. WFB was never that important, exerting "a significant degree of influence on only one president, Ronald Reagan," and in any case his "conservative project" has suffered "political and intellectual collapse." As for WFB's influence, Krein is both wrong (WFB introduced Richard Nixon to Henry Kissinger) and ill judged: Even if your only president-bro was the one who won the Cold War, that's pretty good as influence goes. As for conservatism's long-term fate, T. S. Eliot and Russell Kirk told the tough truth long ago: There are no lost causes, because there are no gained causes. We have to make the case for liberty and good order in our day even as WFB did in his. Krein, who is capable of better things, might, if he achieves them, look back on this as the rest of us do on our callow effusions.
‐ At alarming rates, U.S. Army personnel are purchasing their own ammunition magazines prior to deployment. That's because the Army's official so-called Enhanced Performance Magazine (EPM) is far from reliable on the battlefield, and the soldiers know it. The Marine Corps and other branches of the U.S. military have switched to better-performing polymer magazines. The Army ought to do the same, the lower-cased kind of enhanced performance being the most important.
‐ "The Failing New York Times foiled U.S. attempt to kill the single most wanted terrorist, Al-Baghdadi," Trump tweeted. "Their sick agenda over National Security." The claim apparently came from a Fox News interview with General Tony Thomas, in which the official said an important lead had been "leaked in a prominent national newspaper" a week after a raid in mid 2015, tipping off Baghdadi. We hate to say it, but the Times' response to this allegation was compelling: While the paper did publish some fresh details about the raid — three weeks, not one, after it happened — it was already publicly known by that point (because of a Pentagon press release, among other things) that the government had captured a member of Baghdadi's inner circle. What's more, the Times' information had come from "United States government officials who were aware that the details would be published," and the Pentagon did not object to the article's publication. Don't believe everything you read on Twitter.
‐ In a recent column, David Brooks of the New York Times meditated on the "cultural signifiers" of the upper middle class, which intimidate those outside it, a point that occurred to him when he sensed the anxiety of a less well-off friend whom he took to lunch at a gourmet Italian sandwich shop. "I saw her face freeze up as she was confronted with sandwiches named Padrino and Pomodoro." Snarkers left and right descended on Brooks, accusing him of the very class-consciousness he was trying to analyze. Americans are probably hardier folk than Brooks thinks, and the barriers to rising in the world, and to intermixing, are more porous here than elsewhere. But that barriers exist, and that manners and habits define and reinforce them, cannot be denied. Brooks was performing a service, especially for his upper-middle-class readers, for whom cosmopolitanism, which they believe abolishes snobbery and prejudice, can instead become a vehicle of it.
‐ In June, Rolling Stone published a laudatory profile of Tim Gill, a computer-software entrepreneur whom it described as "the Megadonor Behind the LGBTQ Rights Movement." Now that same-sex marriage is the law of the land, Gill is turning his attention to defeating state-level legislation to shore up conscience protections for those who dissent from the new orthodoxy. The aim of his strategy, he told Rolling Stone, is "to punish the wicked." In defense of the comment after it sparked some backlash, the author of the piece explained that in Gill's view "the wicked" were not exclusively traditional Christians, but also any other believers, politicians, or activists who supported strengthening religious-freedom protections. In other words, Gill would like to punish not only the Christian baker who objects to providing a cake for a gay wedding but also anyone else who thinks he should be free to do so. Compromise and tolerance, it seems, are not among the goals of Gill's movement.
‐ Every few years, some environmentalist tells us that we should stop having kids, for the planet's sake. This time around the task fell to the academic journal Environmental Research Letters, which published a study claiming that for every child who never comes to exist in the developed world, Mother Earth is spared nearly 60 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year — making childlessness a far more helpful endeavor than living car-free (which saves a measly 2.4 metric tons of carbon per year), forsaking air travel (1.6), or eating a plant-based diet (0.8). The scientific problems with the study are numerous, as the economist Lyman Stone documented in the Federalist. The moral problem of trading someone's life for lower carbon emissions is deeper, and more obvious.
‐ The Women's March — which went from march to organization, apparently — tweeted out birthday greetings to Assata Shakur. As Joanne Chesimard, Shakur murdered a New Jersey state trooper, Werner Foerster. That was in 1973. She escaped prison and fled to Cuba, where she has been a guest of the Castros for all this time. She is on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list. She is also a folk hero on the left: a symbol of resistance and justice. A rapper named Common composed a piece for her: "A Song for Assata." In 2011, Common was invited to the White House for an "Evening of Poetry." Police organizations protested, remembering Foerster; President Obama brushed them off. At the White House, he made sure to give Common a big hug. The Left has invested heavily in the Assata Shakur myth, and related myths. It is important that people know she is on the FBI's list and why.
‐ Few American activist organizations are more toxic and destructive than the Southern Poverty Law Center. Founded with the worthy goal of opposing the vicious white supremacy of the pre-civil-rights era, it has morphed into the worst sort of left-wing identity group. One of its modern specialties is allegedly defining which American organizations qualify as "hate groups," and since it now carries the banner of LGBT rights, it has taken to labeling standard expressions of Christian sexual morality "hateful" or intolerant. That means Christian organizations such as the Alliance Defending Freedom — a Christian public-interest law firm that recently won a victory at the Supreme Court — are placed in the same category as vicious racist militias. The media dutifully report the SPLC's designations, and Americans are thus treated to ridiculous headlines such as "Attorney General Jeff Sessions Criticized for Speaking to 'Hate Group.'" The SPLC obviously has the right to say what it wants, but the media are under no obligation to listen.
‐ Republican celebrities are not many in number, but they exist. The GOP has boasted Charlton Heston, Cheryl Ladd, and Bruce Willis. There is also Kid Rock, the rap-rocker from Michigan. He is talking about running for the U.S. Senate. He has a non-absurd chance of winning. Nearby in Minnesota, there was Governor Jesse Ventura, formerly of the World Wrestling Federation, and there is Senator Al Franken, who came to fame as a comedian. And Donald Trump has led people to think of new possibilities. Some want Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to run for president. Some even want Franken. It would be snobbish to dismiss these ambitions, but prudent to sift them.
‐ Bar Harbor, Maine, currently in the throes of its summer tourism season, is so strapped for workers, it's trying to hire Americans. The coastal town normally sees its shops, restaurants, tour boats, and the like staffed during the summer by guest workers imported under the H-2B visa program, which allows employers to bring in foreign laborers if they cannot find enough employees domestically. But the H-2B program has already reached its annual quota, so Bar Harbor employers are being forced to go native. How bad is the situation? Businesses "have gone so far as to offer higher wages to entice locals," as Will Racke archly put it in the Daily Caller. H-2B advocates like to pretend that Ferris wheels and lobster shacks would go unmanned without squadrons of Guatemalans. But the simple and well-documented fact is that the H-2B program's lax terms have created an incentive for employers to neglect American workers in favor of cheap foreign labor.
‐ New York City has in the past 25 years made great strides against violent crime, but things must be going even better than we'd thought: The city's newest law-enforcement crusade targets the urban menace of unlicensed dog-walkers and pet-sitters. As with babysitting and similar chores, dog-walking and pet-sitting have long been part of an informal economy in which teenagers and other people not seeking regular employment earn a little extra money — sometimes money that is desperately needed by poor families. In theory, New Yorkers engaged in pet-sitting are engaged in small-animal boarding, which requires a license, along with such things as proof of tax compliance and workers'-compensation insurance. The city has not enforced this absurd requirement, because there's not much benefit for the local authorities in suing enterprising teenagers and penniless immigrants. But the emergence of apps that simplify the process of connecting pet owners with pet minders has given regulators a much more attractive corporate target, and it is the app-makers that have been put on notice by the regulators. This is a common feature of regulatory bureaucracies: Consider how gun-control efforts are relentlessly focused on licensed firearms dealers and their customers, even as thousands of firearms cases and straw-buyer offenses go unprosecuted in the free-fire zone that is Chicago. Going after unlicensed dog-walkers in the Bronx is a lot of work, but technology companies have business hours and known addresses — and much larger bank accounts.
‐ Inmates in White County, Tenn., could reduce their sentences by 30 days if they underwent sterilization procedures, Judge Sam Benningfield stipulated in an order he issued back in May. According to a Nashville news outlet, 32 women have accepted the offer and received contraceptive implants, which usually cannot be removed except by a medical practitioner, and 38 men have volunteered for vasectomies, which can be hard to reverse. Benningfield said that he issued the order after consulting with the Tennessee Department of Health. A spokeswoman for the department tried to distance it from his appalling decision. He has justified it by saying that he hopes to encourage inmates, "when they do get out, to not be burdened by children." His hope to break a "vicious cycle" of indigent, unemployed drug offenders traipsing through his courtroom carries a whiff of Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s "three generations of imbeciles are enough." So is one generation of judicial barbarity. Left and Right alike are disgusted. Benningfield cannot be removed from the bench too soon.
‐ For a second time, President Trump has certified that Iran is in compliance with the nuclear deal and given the regime in Tehran another 90 days of sanctions relief. The president apparently wants to allow his administration more time for an ongoing interagency review of the agreement. At this point, though, there's not much to review. Iran is operating a larger number of advanced nuclear centrifuges than is allowed under the deal, it has exceeded its heavy-water cap, and it continues to refuse International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors access to its nuclear-research and military facilities — where, in all likelihood, they would find other violations in spades. In other words, it is in express violation of its commitments. This should come as no surprise, though. The regime in Tehran never had any intention of keeping its word, and the deal was never going to be an effective instrument for real, enforceable oversight of Iran's nuclear activities. The advances that Iran has made in its nuclear program since 2015 will be extremely difficult — perhaps impossible — to roll back. But there is no reason the Trump administration should perpetuate the fantasy that Iran is abiding, or ever intended to abide, by the terms of the agreement.
‐ In June, the Senate voted, 97–2, to codify a series of sanctions against Russia imposed by President Obama in December 2016 and to impose a new package that took aim at Russia's energy and defense sectors. At the end of July, the House passed, 419–3, a compromise version hammered out with Senate leaders. The tweaked bill leaves the central measures of the Senate draft in place, offers a bit more leeway for American companies to work with Russian entities on oil and gas projects, and adds sanctions targeting North Korea's shipping industry and its use of forced labor abroad (key sources of revenue for its weapons programs). The White House is no fan of the legislation but has signaled that the president will accede to the compromise, which is almost certainly veto-proof. And he should. It's worth remembering that it is because of the White House that Congress has chosen to reassert this authority. The president's unwillingness to make firm commitments to keep President Obama's sanctions in place or initially to pledge America's continued support to its NATO obligations has created widespread anxiety. Republicans and Democrats agree — and almost unanimously — that this is no time to go wobbly on Russia.
‐ The Bolshoi Theater had prepared a ballet on the life of Rudolf Nureyev, one of the greatest dancers in history. On the eve of its premiere, it was canceled. Why? Tass reported that the Ministry of Culture had banned it. Nureyev was homosexual, and the ballet shows that. There are Russian laws to consider. Before the cancellation, there was a long conversation between the ministry and the theater. Yet both parties denied that the ministry had canceled the show. "A ban is not the ministry's working style," said a ministry spokesman. The Nureyev ballet is now scheduled for May. We'll see if it comes off. In the meantime, we can say that Nureyev, and the art of ballet, for that matter, show a better side of Russia than the current regime.
‐ President Emmanuel Macron of France spoke at a ceremony commemorating the horrific event that took place in Paris under German occupation 75 years ago and is known familiarly as the Rafle du Vel' d'Hiv. Without direct German involvement but with eager Nazi collaborators, the French rounded up in a single day 13,152 Jews, among them 4,051 children, held them in a sports stadium for almost a week, and then deported them to be murdered in Auschwitz. Jacques Chirac was the first French president to speak publicly about this atrocity, in effect apologizing in the name of the nation. Macron has gone further, declaring with undoubted sincerity that "anti-Zionism is the reinvented form of anti-Semitism." Sharing the platform, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visibly moved.
‐ "Salvador Dalí is forever," cried embalmer Narcís Bardalet upon finding the deceased painter's moustache perfectly preserved, the tips still pointed upward in their distinctive orientation. Spanish medical officials discovered the still-waxed whiskers during a scheduled exhumation of Dalí's remains, interred in 1989 at his eponymous museum in Figueres, to settle a paternity lawsuit. Tarot-card reader Pilar Abel denies the common story that Dalí died childless, believing she is the product of an extramarital affair he conducted while married to Elena Diaranoff. Impulsive infidelity was not uncommon during their marriage, which was otherwise eccentric and bizarre: The couple lived apart during the later years of Diaranoff's life, and Dalí could visit his wife at her Catalonia castle only upon receiving a written request. Like the man, the disentombment is steeped in controversy. Abel has little concrete evidence, relying instead on her looks — "the only thing I'm missing is a moustache" — and stories from her paternal grandmother to prove she deserves part of his plenteous estate. Representatives from Dalí's foundation, on the other hand, are considering a countersuit over the cost of the exhumation, and the mayor of Figueres called it "grotesque." The whole ordeal was, in a word, surreal.
‐ Announcements on London's Tube have always referred to riders as "ladies and gentlemen." No more: The phrase is being scrapped because authorities believe that it makes some people feel excluded. One by one, the graces die — and we salute them as they go.
‐ In April, nearly 200 students at Claremont McKenna College shut down a speech by Heather Mac Donald, the Manhattan Institute scholar. She is critical of the Black Lives Matter movement. This makes her a target. CMC has now disciplined seven of its students. Three were suspended for a year, two were suspended for a semester, and two were placed on "conduct probation." Seven seems a puny number, and the punishments seem on the light side. But CMC has done more than most schools. And they have sent a message about true toleration and diversity on campus.
‐ Samuel Johnson said that when people going in opposite directions met in the narrow alleyways of 18th-century England, there were "those who gave the wall, and those who took it; the peaceable and the quarrelsome." Dr. Seuss wrote of the incurably stubborn Zax, two of whom met head-on and stood immobile for decades, each refusing to yield to the other. Somewhere between these two is Greg Howard of the New York Times, an African American who complains that "when white women are in my path, they almost always continue straight, forcing me to one side without changing their course." This makes Mr. Howard "turn furious," and he says it happens only with white women. In an ideal world, which is not always an accurate description of New York City, everyone would keep to the right and no one would lose their temper over a crowded sidewalk.
‐ "Ay, tear her tattered ensign down . . ." So wrote 21-year-old Oliver Wendell Holmes (Sr.) in 1830, decrying a proposal to scrap the USS Constitution. When launched in the 1790s, she and five sister ships were among the world's most advanced war vessels, using innovative technology to combine speed and firepower in a way that had been thought impossible. In the War of 1812, the young nation redeemed its spotty performance on land with several stirring victories at sea, most famously in the Constitution–Guerrière clash, during which (according to legend) a Yankee sailor saw a British shot bounce off the Constitution's dense live-oak hull and shouted "Huzza! Her sides are made of iron!" Since then, the ship has been nicknamed "Old Ironsides." Holmes's plea helped save the ship from destruction, and it has remained on the U.S. Navy's roster ever since. Now, after two years in dry dock for repairs, the Constitution is once again afloat at Boston's Charlestown Navy Yard, giving new generations of Americans a chance to stand upon "her deck, once red with heroes' blood / Where knelt the vanquished foe, / When winds were hurrying o'er the flood / And waves were white below . . ."
‐ The father of zombies has passed. George Romero, creator of Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and a host of legendary zombie movies, died after a brief battle with lung cancer. Romero was the J. R. R. Tolkien of zombies. Without him, an entire industry wouldn't exist. He brought to (un)life the hyper-violent, hyper-gory world of the zombie film as one part action movie, one part horror show, and two parts political allegory. And now zombies are everywhere. They sprint into our lives in World War Z and 28 Days Later, shuffle into our lives in The Walking Dead, make us cry in Warm Bodies, and make us laugh in Shaun of the Dead. Americans red and blue obsess over zombie shows and share their plans for surviving the zombie apocalypse. Zombies are one of the few truly unifying pop-culture phenomena. That wasn't likely Romero's goal when his first low-budget film sold out theaters from coast to coast, but that's now part of his legacy. Rest in peace, George. Your rotting flesh-eaters are one of the last things left that we all seem to love.
‐ Joseph Rago of the Wall Street Journal was tall, modest, and smart — and he was just 28 when he won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing in 2011 for his sharply argued attacks on Obamacare. They were "impossible to ignore," raved the judges. "Not paying attention to these editorials was not an option for policymakers." A native of Massachusetts who attended Dartmouth College, studied history, and edited the Dartmouth Review, Rago understood that the best opinion writing is based on solid reporting — and his editorials were marked by new information, careful analysis, and dry humor. He also showed impressive range, contributing skillful profiles of public figures to the Journal and writing a column on contemporary fiction for The New Criterion. It was possible to think that in time this young man would rise to become editor of the most important editorial page in the country, succeeding the likes of Vermont Royster, Robert L. Bartley, and Paul Gigot. On July 20, he was found dead in his Manhattan apartment, causes uncertain but foul play ruled out. Gone far too soon at 34. R.I.P.
Liu Xiaobo, Leader of China, R.I.P.
Liu Xiaobo was, in a sense, the leader of China. He was the country's foremost proponent of freedom, democracy, and human rights. He thought that Communism was a gross imposition on China and that it could not last indefinitely if enough Chinese stood up against it.
On July 13, Liu Xiaobo died at 61. Apparently, the cause was liver cancer, plus years of torture and abuse in prison. He died surrounded by state agents, as he had lived much of his life.
Born in 1955, he became a scholar of literature. In 2008, he was a founder of Charter 08, the democracy movement patterned after Charter 77. Charter 77 was the movement in Czechoslovakia led by Václav Havel. Havel would become a major supporter of Liu's.
Liu was imprisoned several times and received his last sentence on December 25, 2009. The next year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded him the peace prize — in absentia, of course. Something similar happened in 1936. That year, the committee gave its prize to a political prisoner of the Nazis, Carl von Ossietzky.
Before his death, the Nazis transferred Ossietzky to a hospital, where he died surrounded by guards (in 1938). Just the same would happen to Liu Xiaobo, almost 80 years later.
As Liu was dying, his friends and allies were furious. Yu Jie, a dissident exiled in America, said the following: "In front of the world, Liu Xiaobo is being murdered by Xi Jinping," the boss of the Chinese Communist Party. "Yet not a single Western political figure is condemning Xi Jinping. This is a sign of the complete failure of Western human-rights diplomacy." Xi has been outstanding in his viciousness toward democracy-seekers.
The Communists cremated Liu and threw the ashes into the sea. They did not want a burial place for him; they did not want a place of commemoration or pilgrimage. Yet Chinese democrats have adopted the ocean itself as their symbol of freedom.
Between Liu Xiaobo and his Czech counterpart, Havel, there is this difference: Havel was able to emerge from prison to become president of his country. That fate has now been denied Liu. But at the time of his final prison sentencing, Liu said, "I believe that my work has been just, and that someday China will be a free and democratic society."


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How to remove the Gmail sidebar on Windows 10
If you are like me, you are probably a big fan of Gmail. The email client, like most other Google products, has an intuitive interface that gives you all the tools you need to manage your inbox, sent, and draft email folders.
But, because Google keeps adding new features to Gmail, that interface sometimes feels too damn cluttered. You will be forgiven for wanting to clean or remove your Gmail sidebar to get a leaner, more minimalist look.
Among the things that you may want to remove from your Gmail in order to get that lean look and feel you desire is the Google Hangouts chat box. Yes, the ability to access all your apps – the entire Google suite, Twitter, and others – from your email client has some benefits.
Yet, those constant chat suggestions, ads, and app notifications can turn your Gmail into a jungle and really clutter things up. Thank God Google has now discontinued the Gadgets feature.
There are tools you can use to remove or hide most of the non-essential Gmail features, like the navigation bar, stars, the Gmail logo, and search bar, and some buttons to achieve a truly spartan Gmail. But today we will cover the ways you can use to remove some elements of both sidebars.
Ways to clear your sidebars and minimize Gmail
- Turn off Google Hangouts/Chat
- Remove unimportant labels to remove them from your left sidebar
- Disable unessential Google Labs features
- Use the Gmail Ad Remover to clear the right-hand sidebar
As I said, I am a big fan of having everything in one place. But I have often had to gnaw at my fingernails while waiting patiently for my Gmail to load. Even when it does finally load, I will still get the pesky 'something is not right' or 'Oops, the system encountered a problem' error messages as some of the app's features fail to load.
Add the time I will have to wait for all of my Gmail's features to load, on top of the time I will have to read my emails, thrash the junk and respond to the ones I have to, and I end up spending too much time than I need to on email. A leaner Gmail will thus not be a such a bad thing.
Solution 1 – Turn off Google Hangouts/Chat
You probably don't need to see a record of all your recent chats every time you open your Gmail. Follow the steps below to remove the chat box from your Gmail sidebar;
- Log into your Gmail,
- Click the settings icon. It's the gear wheel in the top right corner, right under your profile picture will be.
- Choose Settings on the drop-down menu,
- Click the Chat tab and check the Chat Off option,
- Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.
For some people, the Hangouts Chatbox is on the right-hand sidebar. This cramps your Gmail even more as it shrinks the screen space for your emails, which is its primary purpose. Follow these steps to remove the right-side chat box and free up some space;
- Click the settings icon and select Settings on the drop-down menu,
- Click the Labs folder and type Right side chat in the search bar,
- Turn off that lab and save the changes.
If you had already turned off Chat in the Chat folder referred above you may need to first turn it on to access the right sidebar chat lab. You can then go back to the Chat folder settings and turn off Chat again.
Solution 2 – Remove unimportant labels to remove them from your left sidebar
Have you noticed how you almost never use some of the labels on the left sidebar of your Gmail? Some of these include All mail, Starred, Personal, Travel, Drafts, [Imap]/Trash, [Imap]/Sent, and Spam. To remove these from your sidebar, follow these steps;
- Click the settings gear icon in your Gmail and choose the Settings option on the drop-down menu,
- Click on the Labels folder. You will see a list of labels currently showing on your left sidebar, like this;
- Simply check the hide option against every system label and category you have no use for on your sidebar.
The more permanent option will be to choose the 'remove' option, which will delete the label altogether. I didn't want to be that drastic and simply hid them. I can simply click the more button to bring up all the hidden labels.
I chose to hide all the categories and other labels like Drafts, All Mail, Trash, and Spam. That instantly brought a lighter feel and minimalist look to my Gmail.
Solution 3 – Disable unessential Google Labs features
The Google developers team look like they have done all they could to consolidate most of what the average user may require from their email client. In fact, they have done more than that and are constantly experimenting with new features to improve your Gmail. They call these Gmail Labs. Some of these may not become permanent features but some will.
While this is a really cool touch by Google, if you enable one too many of these Gmail lab features you may clutter your Gmail and end up making it difficult to keep your focus and stay productive. Some of the gadgets you can add to your Gmail include Google Calendar, Auto Advance, Mark As Read Button, and Multiple Inboxes.
These experimental features often bring a lot of cool conveniences when you first install them. But they are also the first items you look to remove when you want to bring some order back to your Gmail. To uninstall them, follow these steps;
- Click the Settings gear icon and choose the Settings option on the drop-down menu,
- Go to Labs and disable any you don't use often. Save the changes.
ALSO READ: How to recover deleted/archived Gmail messages on Windows 10
Solution 4 – Use the Gmail Ad Remover to clear the right-hand sidebar
Before Google removed the Gadgets feature, you had probably learned to live with images of your Facebook and Twitter feeds on your Gmail constantly taunting you to check your notifications and get distracted from that important email to have to reply.
But ads right inside your Gmail are just annoying. The worst thing is they compete for the same real estate on which your emails are supposed to display – the right-hand sidebar.
Maybe Google foresaw the irritation these ads would bring and developed the Gmail Adblocker. Let's use it to reclaim that right-hand sidebar and maximize screen space for your messages;
- Google or search the Chrome Webstore for 'Adblocker for Gmail',
- Click the Add to Chrome button in the top right corner of the addon's window.
Consider other ways of improving your Gmail experience
Other than cleaning both your right and left sidebars, there is a lot more you can do to trim and minimize your Gmail to make it more manageable. You can consider unsubscribing from any newsletters you no longer read and delete junk mail or highlight them as spam as soon as you receive them.
There are also some good email management tools like unroll me, which does a great job cleaning your inbox and rolling your favorite newsletters and regular emails into a single bundle. If you want to be really drastic, you can also consider not publishing your email address and only sharing it with your important contacts.
We hope these few tricks will help clean your sidebars, reduce clutter, and minimize your Gmail. A leaner Gmail, with lesser distractions, will certainly help you to stay on top of your tasks and get more work done.
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in October 2017 and has been since completely revamped and updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.
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Pay-TV and OTT Video Market Trends in Europe
Pay-TV and OTT Video Market Trends in Europe
The Pay-TV and OTT Video Market Trends in Europe' Insider report provides an overview of the regional video entertainment market in Europe, focusing on the pay-TV and OTT segments. The report also provides a detailed analysis of the main KPIs for the pay-TV market in the region, including service adoption, technology market shares, ARPU and revenue trend, as well as OTT-SVoD adoption trends.
Pay-TV and OTT Video Market Trends in Europe' a new Insider Report by , provides an executive-level overview of the pay-TV and OTT video market in Europe. It delivers qualitative insights into the sector dynamics in the region, analyzing key trends and strategies adopted by service providers.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the following -
- Pay-TV and OTT video key trends; analyzes the main competitive trends affecting the pay-TV and OTT video markets in Europe, focusing on: original content creation, partnerships bertween telcos and OTT providers, and the influence of original content level regulations.
- Pay-TV and OTT video markets in Europe; provides a detailed description of the pay-TV market in the region, looking at subscriber growth, penetration trends, service adoption by technology, and pay-TV ARPU and revenue evolution for the 2019-2024 period. It also looks at SVoD adoption trends in Europe for the 2019-2024 period.
- Key findings and recommendations: a number of key findings and a set of recommendations for pay-TV and OTT video providers in the region.
- The popularization of OTT video platforms and evolving viewers' changing habits from time-scheduled to on-demand video consumption is adding pressure on traditional pay-TV operators.
- With the increasing inclusion of linear and live content as part of OTT video service offerings and the addition of OTT features to traditional pay-TV service propositions, the lines that separate pay-TV and OTT video have become more diffuse, increasing competition levels in the video entertainment market.
- The European SVoD market is highly competitive with an increasing number of global and local players competing for market share. Securing the right content is a key element for companies looking to succeed in the OTT video space.
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- With more than ten charts and tables, the report is designed for an executive-level audience, to help to understand the pay-TV and OTT market dynamics, analyzing key trends and strategies.
Executive summary
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Main pay-TV trends in Europe
OTT video market context
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Europe in a global context
Pay-TV adoption in Europe
Pay-TV ARPU evolution in Europe
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SVoD trends in Europe
Section 3: Key findings and recommendations
COVID-19 impact on Pay-TV and OTT in Europe
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Companies mentioned
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JACKSON — Alexis Jagelski slipped through a willow patch, her fly-rod gently deflecting branches so she could step onto the cobbled shoreline of the Snake River. Gathered in a circle around a guide were four Jackson Hole Middle School students, there to learn the art of fly-fishing from the Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School.
The students were standing in South Park on Friday, when they otherwise would have been in school, because they were being rewarded during Quarterly Rec. The end-of-the-trimester celebration is part of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program that has guided kids since they were in elementary school.
"It's the cornerstone of our behavioral plan," Principal Matt Hoelscher said. "The three main guiding goals are be safe, be responsible, be respectful. We added be academically focused."
The students clad in waders were just a slice of the middle school population, which was spread across town. After five truncated classes (shortened by 10 to 15 minutes apiece) the students left school to enjoy printmaking, bowling, cooking, skateboarding and other activities.
Community partners like restaurateurs or artists housed at the Center for the Arts welcomed the kids for an afternoon of activities. Teachers like Jagelski tagged along as supervision, but Quarterly Rec is also an opportunity for them to build rapport with students in a nonacademic setting.
"We emphasize that relationships are key at this age," Hoelscher said. "We talk about connecting with at least one teacher in the building."
Fly-fishing may not have been the most well-attended activity during Quarterly Rec, but the kids that went found themselves in a beautiful fall scene of the kind that has been conspicuously absent from the season so far. The crisp air was calm (perfect for fishing), and fish surfaced yards offshore.
For kids cooped up inside school for much of the day, the afternoon was a welcome respite.
"The other options were inside," eighth grader Cadel Carrigan said about why she chose fishing, "and I figured it was going to be a beautiful day."
For Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School owner Spencer Morton that attitude is the best way to approach fly-fishing. Keeping expectations reasonable creates an environment in which kids can learn to love the process, without any pressure to catch fish.
Morton and his guides visited the school last week to give 30-minute entomology and casting lessons, imparting foundational skills that are crucial before ever putting on a pair of waders.
"You have to teach from the riverbed up, and slowly," he said. "We try to make it as much about education as possible and less about fishing and catching."
Developing a connection to fly-fishing doesn't happen in a single afternoon, but Morton looks for a spark to ignite in the kids he teaches. His company teaches a significant number of beginner lessons, so he's acutely aware fly-fishing is as much about the meditative motion of casting as it is landing something.
For some of the students the fly-fishing excursion had sentimental value. Padraig Evans said fishing is a family affair.
"It reminds me of my grandpa," he said. "He would take me fishing every time I would visit."
Padraig and his dad also find some time on summer nights and weekends to throw a line in the Snake, though Padraig said he's too busy to go out often. Seventh grader Josh Heineken also spends time on the water with his dad, who is "big into fly-fishing."
But Josh had a secondary reason for capitalizing on the casting lessons.
"I am going on a fishing trip in Chile during their summer, down in Patagonia," Josh said. "We're going for about four days. We got it in an auction at the Trout Unlimited banquet."
Though the sheer enjoyment of a quiet afternoon on the water is enough, catching a fish is always more exciting than not. Jagelski said the group caught one, a single prize to demonstrate the ultimate goal of fly-fishing, which brought smiles all around in the group, even to the anglers who simply watched it be reeled in.
Hoelscher said that as kids returned to school Friday afternoon they were excited to show him their creations, pizzas, ice cream sandwiches they made with the purveyors of Fine Dining eateries, art projects. The kids are already looking ahead to the end of the trimester.
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[CLOSED] Food Review | Delhi Chilli (Umar's Kitchen)
The next food place at Junction Nine that I wanted to introduce will be an Indian restaurant located at a quiet corner in this mall. Actually the human traffic was good but it wasn't crowded when we were there twice. I mean how many times in a month will you have a craving for Indian cuisine. Some may just popped in to see what's on their menu only. But anyway, it was good for us because can eat in peace (rather than noisy like foodcourt) and our food serve fast (not really very fast but ya...). And the smell of cooking coming from the kitchen (they have their own tandoor) was quite alluring.
In their menu, there are noodles and rice to choose on top of the traditional Indian food like thosai, different types of masala and of course, tandoori chicken. Wide variety but what did we choose for our dinner? Here is a sum up.
Coin Prata $4.00
Swirl into small round shape before frying, the coin prata was one of most wanted in my list of to try. Crispy on the outside as compared to the big flat slice of roti prata, a little doughy texture on the inside. And was expecting a surprise from the layering texture thru the folding then shaping. Neither oily nor too dry. And price a little steep.
Plain Thosai $2.00
Similar to crepes with that soft texture, it tasted a little sour. A big piece that is perfect to go with mutton and chana masala which I did and loving it.
Garlic Naan $2.70
Samosa $2/pc
The crispiness on the outside and savoury on the inside filling. Was expecting a triangular big samosa (because of the price) but it was a little disappointing.
Presentation won a little with that flat and bubbly look but the taste was mediocre and not much touch on the garlic taste. Dipped in the gravy of mutton and chana masala to enhance the taste.
Samosa $2/pc
The crispiness on the outside and savoury on the inside filling. Was expecting a triangular big samosa (because of the price) but it was a little disappointing.
Mutton Masala $11.90
Mutton chunks in onions and tomatoes gravy. Husband was suggesting to go with some rice but too bad, we are almost filled to the brim. No wonder he likes mutton briyani. And most importantly, the mutton wasn't cooked too dry and has absorbed the flavour from the gravy and the spices in it.
Chana Masala $6.50
Mee Goreng $5.00
A popular dish among the community and beyond. Simple ingredients like chick peas, onions, tomatoes, chillies and Indian spices. It gives you the spiciness that is appetizing and the tempting gravy which goes great with prata, naan and even thosai.
Mee Goreng $5.00
My husband loves Indian Mee Goreng especially when the noodles are in deep red colour. Though the ones here did not met his expectation, but hit the spot. Neither too dry or soggy. At the right tone and the right taste.
The serving time was a little longer but tolerable as what my husband said, they probably cook the orders on the spot (actually I smell charcoal as we entered because there is a tandoor in the kitchen). But if they have large orders (like catering dinner boxes), I think you will have to wait even longer (I experienced that myself).
The boss is a Indian Muslim though I never saw any Halal certificate in the shop. So to my Muslim readers, find out from the boss or staff to 100% confirm plus chop guarantee. I actually did ask the staff when making payment and my husband finds it silly. And yes, if you are lazy to go out, call Foodpanda delivery. They deliver for Delhi Chilli (kinda pricey as compared to dining in their shop).
Nothing can satisfy any single one of you but it did satisfied my husband, especially when he is into Indian and Malay food. To try is to believe. But if no believe, I respect that because everyone has their own unique taste palate and views of how Indian cuisine should be.
The only thing that I find about Indian cuisine is that the use of spices makes it healthier than others. Agree or not? And they use yogurt (dairy products) to neutralize the spices (probably some people may not be used to it). Gives you a fresher breath? Couldn't agree more. Slowly trying to appreciate Indian cuisine. More to come!
Delhi Chilli (Umar's Kitchen)
18 Yishun Avenue 9
#01-13 Junction nine
Singapore 768897
Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS Line)
18 Yishun Avenue 9
#01-13 Junction nine
Singapore 768897
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Retaliation for Complaining About Wages
Your employer is cheating on wages. But you are afraid to complain. You feel it is better to have a job, even with the cheating, than to complain and be fired for complaining. Maybe you should wait until after you leave the employer, and then bring your claim. Sometime this can be a difficult choice. How do you prepare yourself for either situation?
Keep good records. Employers are required by law to keep to keep written wage records showing how many hours you worked each week and how much you were paid, and they are supposed to give you this information each week with a pay stub. You employer should tell you in writing if you are getting the minimum wage or overtime. If they don't do this, especially if they pay you in cash, you should keep your own written records for each week, showing the hours you worked each day and the amount you were paid each week. This becomes more important if you have an irregular schedule, and you won't have each week in your memory. For example, many restaurants change work schedules each week. Keep in mind that wage claims can go back six years.
If the employer does not have proper records, then your reasonable reconstruction of the time you worked and the amounts you were paid will be given credibility by the courts in New York State. If you are laid off or leave your job, you will then have a good basis to recover the wages that were stolen from you.
You can't take it anymore. You have reached the point where you feel you have to complain because the wage theft is so unfair. And if you complain, your employer may retaliate. They might fire you, or reduce your hours, or take other actions to punish you. How do you protect yourself when you have reached this point?
If you are going to complain about wage violations, your complaint should be in writing, with proof that you actually made the complaint. You could send a letter by certified mail, or an email, or have a witness to support that you gave the employer notice of the wage violation. This proof is important, because if the employer retaliates, they are likely to cover up the fact that you complained about wage violations. They will look to find other reasons that they can point to for firing you, so that they can claim that your firing had nothing to do with any wage complaints that you made.
You should also try to find out the legal name of the employer if you are paid in cash, and the name of the person or people who control the workplace practices, such as hiring, firing, and scheduling and wage payments. This is because both the company and these individuals will be liable for wage theft. If you work in a restaurant, the legal name of the company should be registered with the New York City Department of Health, and should be posted in the restaurant.
How does the law protect you from retaliation for wage complaints? Not only the company, but the company agents who retaliate will be subject to liability. They can't retaliate if you make a good faith complaint that they have violated the labor law with respect to wage payments, or other improper payroll practices. You don't have to cite a specific section of the labor law. You could just say "I want to be paid at least the minimum wage, not what you are paying me." Or "You should be paying me time and a half for overtime hours, not straight time."
If you have other employees who are willing to testify in support of your claim, they would also be liable to your witnesses if they retaliate against your witnesses. Since improper pay practices are usually the same for other employees, the others may want to join you in a collective or class action, as there is strength in numbers.
The court can award you back wages, liquidated damages (for every dollar you are owed, the employer would have to pay two dollars), plus interest at 9% and reinstatement to your job.
Contact us online or call us at (212) 949-1001 so that we can review if your New York City employer has retaliated against you for complaining about wage violations, or has acted illegally in other ways in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or New York State Labor Law.


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Bitcoin: Can a virtual currency do away with banks?
Bitcoin is an electronic currency that can be traded directly on the internet, members don't even need to have a bank account. Its value is fluctuating significantly, but creators claim it will do to the banking system what emails did to the postal service.
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Afterschool programs and communities throughout the nation will celebrate Lights On Afterschool on October 22, 2020.
Lights On Afterschool is a day set aside across the nation to celebrate the important work being done in afterschool programs. Vermont Afterschool, in partnership with the nationwide organization Afterschool Alliance, encourages afterschool programs across the state to participate in Lights On Afterschool events every fall.
Governor's Proclamation
Governor Peter Shumlin signed a proclamation officially making Lights On Afterschool Day in Vermont for 2019. Governor Shumlin knows how important it is to keep the lights on after school. Here's what he had to say:
"Lights On Afterschool is a celebration of afterschool programs promoting the critical importance of quality programs for youth by ensuring lights stay on and doors remain open for all youth during the out-of-school-time hours. Therefore, I do hereby proclaim October 26, 2019, as Lights On Afterschool Day."
Lights On Afterschool Resources
- The Afterschool Alliance provides an online toolkit that includes invitation templates, downloadable logos, event ideas, and more.
- Register your event with the Afterschool Alliance here.
- Want a simple way to celebrate? Host an open house evening for families with pumpkin decorating, cider donuts, and/or a harvest meal. Some programs will identify older students who serve as tour guides to take visitors around and show them the space.
- Use our Communications Toolkit to build an overview sheet of your program to distribute; easy to use template and examples from Vermont programs are also available.


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The Man Who Invented the Wild West
By Candace Fleming
273 pp. A Neal Porter Book/Roaring Brook Press. $19.99. (Middle grade; ages 10 to 14)
Written and illustrated by William Grill
76 pp. Flying Eye Books. $24. (Middle grade; ages 8 and up)
Learning about a country's real past is a fraught activity; once mythological versions become embedded in the public consciousness they are tough to dislodge. Take the American West. Those of us who came of age in the last century did so with movies, books, television shows, toys, games and school curriculums that told us of wide-open and empty spaces, of buffalo and land free for the taking, of sturdy and stoic white settlers, of adventurous cowboys, and of fierce and frightening indigenous people. This romanticized notion of the so-called Wild West is remarkably resistant to correction and stubbornly enduring, as evidenced by those who can't see why American Indian sports team names and mascots are offensive. As for who was responsible for the myth in the first place, many names could be suggested, among them Buffalo Bill Cody and Ernest Thompson Seton — as young readers of two new books will discover.
William Frederick Cody, who had moved with his family from Iowa to the unruly territory of Kansas in 1854, took on every sort of role the West had to offer, starting in his early teens. Cattle herder, wagon train worker, Pony Express rider, buffalo hunter, gold prospector — he did them all. Or so he claimed. What is certain is that his rugged good looks and rumored feats caught the attention of a dime-novel writer who renamed him Buffalo Bill Cody and featured him in hundreds of sensational and completely fictional stories, catapulting him to national fame. This enabled him, some years later, to create Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, a massive and massively popular entertainment that helped cement that mythic Western construct we still grapple with today. Now Candace Fleming, the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books for younger readers, including "The Family Romanov" and "The Great and Only Barnum," has taken on the task of unpacking Cody's story, unscrambling the truth from the fiction and placing it within the history of the West.
Using a straightforward chronological structure, Fleming begins each chapter by conjuring an act from one of Cody's shows. The first is titled "The Boy Will Cody, or 'Attack on the Settler's Cabin by Indians and Rescue by Buffalo Bill With His Scouts, Cowboys and Mexicans.' " While Cody's description of the attack was clearly fictional, he had real experience to draw upon: His childhood home had been set upon, just not by American Indians but by hostile fellow settlers. Because of Cody's tendency to embellish, Fleming supplements his own descriptions with other sources and voices. For particularly dubious accounts such as his self-proclaimed Pony Express exploits or lingering questions such as how the show's American Indian performers were treated, she provides "Panning for the Truth" sections, presenting sometimes conflicting primary evidence and differing conclusions by those who study the past. Along with primary source images, many of them photographs, with informative captions, these insightful windows into the work of historians are fascinating as well as important reminders for young readers of the need to be constantly revisiting and reconsidering what was previously known, especially when it comes to a bigger-than-life historical personality.
Humans were at the heart of Buffalo Bill's stories. But for the artist and writer Ernest Thompson Seton it was wolves. His 1898 story "Lobo: The King of Currumpaw" is the basis for a beautifully designed oversize picture book by the British artist William Grill, whose first book, "Shackleton's Journey," was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and the winner of Britain's Kate Greenaway Medal.
Invited to New Mexico to hunt down and kill the infamous wolf Lobo, Seton sets himself to the task with determination, using such methods as poison and traps. Marveling at the animal's ability to repeatedly outwit him, the persistent Seton finally succeeds by trapping and using the wolf's mate, Blanca, as bait. Grill's spare text is harrowing enough, but it's even more emotionally elevated by his colored pencil drawings, which he has said were inspired by the scenery of New Mexico as well as Native American tapestries and rugs. Hauntingly beautiful full-spread landscapes are scattered throughout, some from Lobo's point of view and some from Seton's, supplemented by images of widely varying sizes that further the story line. On one striking full page, Grill grimly presents the 130 distinctive traps Seton used. After the two wolves' deaths, a spread filled with small oval portraits silently memorializes them. The sober tone continues in a coda to the main story, in which Grill relates how the experience with Lobo transformed Seton from a brutal hunter into an avid conservationist.
By forgoing Seton's first-person perspective for the more distant third-person voice and tightening the account, Grill has created a powerful picture book that is certain to provoke feelings of empathy for the regal Lobo and Blanca, though one perhaps best appreciated by animal-loving younger readers with an adult nearby. I would also recommend that a grown-up be on hand to talk about a series of small images in an introductory section called "The Old West" featuring American Indians, one showing an indigenous man on his knees begging for mercy as soldiers point guns at him. While these drawings are no doubt intended to remind readers of the horrific treatment of the First Nations during the "dying days of the Old West," there are no words accompanying them, which may be confusing and disturbing, as if the book is making literal the larger culture's silencing of native people's own stories and their place in the history of the American West.
In different ways, "The Wolves of Currumpaw" and "Presenting Buffalo Bill" provide opportunities for young readers to critically explore some stubborn historical fictions about the West. There is so much more to be done, yet it's increasingly possible to hope that more accurate historical stories will eventually replace the many tired myths with something closer to the truth.


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September 26, 2019
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Steve Honn
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Forsyth County Schools
Todd Shirley
Chief Operations Officer
Forsyth County Schools has instituted the Student Advocacy Specialist program to identify and implement potentially harmful actions by students in the K-12 setting. With an increase in the number of students harming themselves, suicidal ideation and uttering suicidal comments, school officials have taken a proactive approach to identify those threats, and treat students by supporting families and students. The school district also works hand-in-hand with local law enforcement the county division of family and children services to identify all types of threats, and ensure that future signs of violence are dealt before an action is taken.


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Posted: Oct 19, 2019
GRANDVILLE, Mich. -- The Siena Heights men's bowling team finished seventh at the Cornerstone Classic on Saturday. The Saints tallied a pin total of 6827.
Ryan Reid was the top SHU finisher with a total of 1046 pins and placed 5th in the individual standings. Shane Rusinek finished 6th with a total of 1037 pins. Keith Reid was 25th with 899 pins. Eric Lambert totaled 895 pins for 27th. Noah Gascon totaled 893 pins for 28th.
The Saints compete next at the AHIBC 1 on Friday, October 25th.


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DATACENTRE.ME "Energy, Sustainability & Optimisation within the Data Centre" - TUESDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2016
Tuesday, 2 February 2016 from 17:00 to 21:00 (GMT)
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ASG - Reto Bieler elected as new President
"Only together we can continue, even if there is no quick fix"
Keith Marriott and Reto Bieler - friends from old days in Breitenloo
The various initiatives and motions for censure were all withdrawn in the course of the Assembly of Delegates in Bern.
The delegates of the Swiss Golf Association elected Reto Bieler without opposition to the President of the ASG. "Only together we can continue, even if there is no quick fix," said Bieler to the club delegates.
After the election of the new president, all agenda items were adopted without any discussion: Olivia Stoffel, Jean-Marc Groh, René Misteli and Markus Frank were elected to the board by acclamation. They replace Anne-Sophie Voumard, Raphael Weibel, Luca Allidi and Linus Dermont, who have withdrawn from the ASG Board.
The Swiss PGA board and all its members congratulate Reto Bieler and the newly elected ASG board. We are looking forward to continuing the good working relationship with the ASG.
To the outgoing ASG President Jean-Marc Mommer, we would like to extend our best wishes for his health and our appreciation for the good and constructive cooperation during his presidency.
ASG board members: René Misteli, Lukas Eisner, Reto Bieler (President), Olivia Stoffel, Jean-Marc Wallach, Jean-Marc Groh und Markus Frank.


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Edmonton Neighbourhood Spotlight: West Meadowlark Park
Posted by Anna Tomczyk on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at 1:09pm
West Meadowlark Park in West Edmonton is great for families wanting space from the busy downtown area without sacrificing great amenities and access to the city. This mature neighbourhood is a great place to live and explore.
Neighbourhood Facts
The makeup of homes in West Meadowlark Place break down to roughly 32% single detached homes, 31% apartment complexes, and 15% row houses. The boundaries of West Meadowlark Park are 95 Avenue to the north, 163 Street to the east, 87 Avenue to the south, and 170 Street to the west. The community has very easy access to the iconic West Edmonton Mall, with a water park, a theme park, and an epic shopping experience. It is located right across the 170 Street boundary. With almost every possible amenity that close to home, it's a dream come true!
West Meadowlark Park's History
West Meadowlark Park was originally part of Jasper Place, a town that amalgamated with Edmonton in 1964. Construction began then, and two thirds of the residences were built in the 1960s. Construction continued until the 1980s, making this mature neighbourhood a staple in Edmonton's identity.
West Meadowlark Park Today
This family friendly neighbourhood is a great place to live with amazing access to the rest of the city. West Meadowlark Park is well serviced by educational institutions. There are four schools: Afton Elementary School Of the Arts, Jasper Place High School, Annunciation Catholic Elementary School (offers the IB Primary Years Programme), and St. Francis Xavier High School.
The Misericordia Community Hospital is located at the southwest corner of the neighbourhood, offering a variety of medical services close to home. There is also a great selection of leisure spots around the community including the Johnny Bright Sports Park, the Jasper Place Fitness and Leisure Centre, and the Bill Hunter Centre, located between Jasper Place High School and St. Francis Xavier High School. This community truly has everything, check out some of the homes available here today!


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So today seems to be Womens's Hockey Day and since we don't like watching men's hockey, no way we are going to watch Japan VS Sweden Women's Hockey preliminary round. Of course there is always Curling but the only curling we want to see is at a hair salon.
So were were channel surfing and saw an awesome NBC Interview with Chris Mazder, the USA history making Luge athlete that won the Silver Medal. Chris is in a state of bliss! Just watching and listening to him makes us feel great.
This is how we wish everyone could feel and we can because we have the choice to feel the bliss! The minute you wake up in the morning right when you open your eyes say to yourself "Today I will live in bliss!". Then, quoting Nike, "Just do it!". Keep reminding yourself that you are in bliss and after a few days of practice you won't need to remind yourself, you will be there. Of course there might be a few rough times, but know that you will face the tough and get through to your bliss. Look st Chris in the above picture, he is so happy he is in tears of happiness. In his interviews you can hear his bliss when he talks. And guess what, this is what we have been seeing from every athlete at the Olympics. It's great watching and hearing that the Olympic energy is kick butt great.
We feel like we have been assigned the NBC viewer reviewer, because every time we watch an event we find mistakes. This morning we were watching Women's 1500 meter speed skating and when Brittany Bowe took first place NBC Tom Hammond became enamored with Brittany so much that on the next race he called the Cezh Republic skater Brittany Bowe. His partner quickly covered his butt buy correcting the error. Brittany's time got bettered as a few other racers did better, but Tom kept making references to Brittany Bowe. NBC might consider sending Tom to a Brittany Bowe's addiction class in Siberia.
So we will probably watch Olympic Prime Time and if there is something that we think needs reporting like, Pence and Adam Rippon making up, or a Curling athlete tossing the "stone" at record breaking speed, or Shaun White doing the Men's Half-Pipe Snowboard dressed in only a red-white-blue "speed-o", we will surely report it.
We have nothing else to report except to congratulate Gabrielle in the awesome "slime" creations she has created.


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Skora BASE running shoe review
Dear Izzy, Max, and Kate,
"Real" is good. We search for it. We try to create it when all else fails.
But sometimes the world is just complicated. "Real" is hard to come by.
Running shoes are the same. Complicated. Fancy. Schmancy. Sometimes. (oh yes I did).
A new kid of the running shoe block, Skora, is making things a little more real. From Skorarunning.com:
At SKORA, we look at things differently We believe that running shoes should be built to encourage running performance that is as biomechanically correct as possible, with minimal interference. Our footwear lets people run naturally. Run Real is our philosophy and we stand by it.
I was fortunate to test out a pair of their triathlon focused shoes, the BASE, recently.
Here's how Skora describes the "BASE":
BASE is the ultimate, multi-purpose running shoe. Equally at home on the road, in the gym or racing a triathlon. BASE offers a stretch-mesh sockfit with an innovative adjustable X-strap system, elastic heel strap, reflective details and stitch-down construction with an Ortholite insole. Lightweight, quick-fit, and unique in design, BASE offers a lightweight cushioned ride with 13mm stack height (9mm without insole).
BASE is built on the R01 platform composed developed to offer a unique anatomical fit that closely matches the foot's shape. The R01 platform also features a zero-drop outsole/midsole with just enough cushioning and a curved section profile in both the forefoot and heel. This allows for optimal natural movement and performance.
Having become a big fan of the zero drop movement in running shoes I was excited to try the BASE. I loved it's unique appearance from the moment I opened the box. They look like a pair of cycling shoes, minus the cleats.
True to their earliest roots the shoe felt like putting a pair of socks or house shoes. Super light (7.9 oz) and comfortable (Ortholite sock liner). The light weight makes the shoe ideal for race day. And the sockliner makes sockless running painless. Both are key for triathletes looking to perform on race day.
One of the most common causes for concern I hear among those uninitiated to shoes in the BASE's category is that they don't provide enough cushion. I found the BASE to have ample forefoot cushioning for my taste (a former stability shoe junky).
The Velcro X-strap and heel strap system is easy to use and allows for a semi-custom fit. I had no problem getting the right fit for my foot shape.
For now I'm sticking to shorter runs in my BASE, but I'm confident that I could also do my longer runs in the shoe.
Overall, the BASE is a great shoe for anyone looking for minimalist – REAL – zerodrop option. Triathlete or not. It provides the fast, close to the ground feel I'm come to love in the recent simplified running shoe trend.
Run real!
I love you,
– Daddy
* I was given this product for purposes of this review. My opinions are my own. I was under no obligation to provide a favorable review. You can find more info about the Skora BASE here


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Posted: Dec 18, 2018
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men's basketball team fell to a hot-shooting West Liberty University team on Tuesday evening. The 18th-ranked Hilltoppers grabbed the lead early and didn't look back, taking the contest 116-95.
FINAL SCORE: #18 West Liberty 116, King 95
LOCATION: Student Center Complex; Bristol, Tenn.
RECORDS: King 7-3; West Liberty 8-2
First Half
- West Liberty opened the game by scoring 19 of the first 21 points, including a 15-0 run to gain the advantage.
- The Tornado deficit grew to as many as 25 before Mike Salomon drilled a triple to start a short King spurt.
- JaMarquis Johnson cut the King deficit to 35-19 with a basket midway through the first half.
- The Hilltoppers held their lead there for the rest of the first half, holding a 62-43 lead at the break.
Second Half
- West Liberty used an 11-2 run to open up a 76-47 lead in the opening minutes of the second half.
- The Hilltopper lead grew to as many as 37 at 94-57 with 11 minutes remaining.
- King chipped away at their deficit down the stretch, but ultimately fell 116-95.
- Kalen Clifton led the Tornado with 29 points to go along with eight rebounds.
- James Brown added 16 points while Salomon accounted for 11 points.
- Justin Frazier chipped in with 10 points and seven assists.
- King shot 48.5 percent from the floor.
- West Liberty shot 61.4 percent from the floor, including a 55.6 mark from long range.
- Dalton Bolon led West Liberty with 30 points on 7-for-12 shooting from three-point range.
- Will Yoakum followed with 19 points while Yahel Hill added 18 points.
- Eric Meininger chipped in with 10 points, six rebounds and five assists.
- The 29 points for Clifton sets a career-high. His previous best was 28, which he set twice. The last time was on November 17 against Carson-Newman.
- Frazier set a season-high with seven assists, coming within one of his career-high of eight.
- King returns to action on December 29 at the University of Southern Indiana. Tipoff is slated for 2:00 p.m. (ET)
- West Liberty is in action again on December 30 against Tiffin University.


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100,000 New Jobs for New York: Will Enough Go to Poorer Workers?
Some fear that Mayor Bill de Blasio's program to create jobs paying at least $50,000 is not reaching people in the city's poorest neighborhoods.
Since graduating two years ago from a small private high school in Queens, Ya'seen Madyun has completed a culinary