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At some point, every person will have to decide if religion will be an integral part of their journey. For some, the decision is made early and quickly without much change throughout their lives. For others, it is a constantly evolving and cathartic process of self-discovery that never truly ends.
Filmmaker Nathaniel Irvin can attest to the latter. His new project, The One, makes its Atlanta debut Saturday night at the Atlanta Horror Film Festival. The narrative follows a young man whose random act of kindness unwittingly triggers a confrontation with an apparent demon.
We spoke in-depth with Irvin on how his Catholic upbringing influenced The One, and the importance of using a surrealistic lense to make viewers reflect on their own beliefs.
BeatsBoxingMayhem: I won’t see the film until the festival, but the premise immediately struck me by how it seems to challenge the “cosmic reward” belief (“Be kind and God will bless you.”). Although your protagonist is an adult, would it be safe to call this a coming of age tale or a character evolution from an infantile view of faith?
Being honest, and not giving away the climax of the film’s 12-minute journey, I can answer mostly by only saying, “No.” To give slightly more insight without divulging, it’s a story less about an evolution of faith than a realization of religion’s purpose in an individual’s life; someone who thought it was black and white finds the grey area.
With most religious texts being heavy with allegory, how difficult was the process in determining whether to have the demon be metaphorical, supernatural or left up to viewer interpretation?
From a very symbolic understanding of what the religious text, specifically the Bible, has come to mean to me, it was intended from the beginning of my process that nearly the entire film would be presented particularly surrealistically. This leaves all of the story’s interpretation up to the individual viewer and their understanding/relationship with Christianity. Other religions can also be looked at through the lens presented by The One, but most obviously and clear will be the representation of Christianity and, even more specifically for some, Catholicism.
These are heavy themes you’re dealing with and while limiting the dialogue can help build a sense of dread, some filmmakers might have had issues trusting the audience to “get it” without being spoonfed. Why didn’t that fear hamper your approach?
Is the young man Jesus? Is the bearded man actually a demon or the devil? Does Catholicism spur the worst night in this young man’s life or does it save him from it? I want everyone to be able to decide on their own. And if it takes a second or third watch when it’s eventually made public online, that’s an even greater accomplishment for me and the story.
Horror resonates because fear is such a transcendent human response. You could also make an argument that religion itself is the most primal human response to the fear of death and existence in a seemingly arbitrary world. With that said, I noted that you view this film as a “continuing dialogue” with your Catholic faith. In other words, you’re still evolving with your beliefs. Did making this film confirm you’re on the right path with your spiritual journey or did it make you reevaluate everything?
My beliefs are definitely still, and always will be evolving, although my beliefs about Catholicism are absolutely set. That being said, my understanding of why I was raised Catholic and my interpretation of its long-term effects on me are continuing to develop as I get older and ponder my personal history with the religion.
This film has made me more proud of my willingness to be less certain about organized religion, Christianity, Catholicism, etc., and its effects on the world. My relationship is individual and the process of making this film has solidified that while I see personal problems with teachings and institutions of religion, everyone will have their own relationship with it – and that is (or should be) the point of it all.
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Immigration: What do you think?
A new poll of attitudes toward immigration says three quarters of British people want to see immigration cut. That's despite over half seeing immigration as good for the economy.
The Business Secretary Vince Cable says the government 'certainly won't achieve' its target of reducing migration to the UK to below 100,000 before the next general election in 2015.
In this 90-second summary; Andrew in west London says his estate is now unrecognisable thanks to immigration, UKIP's Nigel Farage suggests unhappiness amongst changing communities, Katherine in the East Midlands says people in the UK need to think globally, Kashmir Malik from Sheffield describes the growing tensions between the Pakistani and Roma community and Tim from London says Filipino nurses saved his life.

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SOUTHINGTON — Teachers, administrators and members of the public packed the Municipal Center Monday night to greet the new superintendent of schools at a special Board of Education meeting. Southington resident Timothy F. Connellan, now the Oxford school superintendent, was appointed as the new superintendent in Southington.
“This is a big night for the Southington public schools,” school board Chairman Brian Goralski said before the special meeting started.
Connellan, 59, has lived in Southington for the past 34 years. All three of his children are graduates of Southington High School. He has been Oxford’s superintendent since 2012 and before that was the superintendent of Bethany schools. From 1980 to 1984 Connellan worked as a school psychologist in Southington.
Connellan, who will finish the year in Oxford, said he will be working closely with the school board on a transition plan. In the meantime he plans on listening as much as he can to residents.
“That is really my first task,” Connellan said. “I’m excited to work with the children of my own community.”
The search process started shortly after School Superintendent Joseph V. Erardi Jr. announced in January he was taking a position as superintendent in Newtown. The school board hired two search consultants a few weeks later, applications for the position were accepted until the end of March, and interviews started in April.
Nearly 20 people applied. Seven were interviewed by the board before the search was narrowed to three finalists.
After the school board announced Connellan’s appointment, a line of more than 30 people formed to meet him.
Bob Brown, president of the teachers association, met Connellan for the first time.
“I like the fact that sitting here, he laughed three times already,” Brown said. “People have to not compare him to Joe Erardi. Let him be who he is.”
While at the podium speaking to the audience, Connellan made a couple of jokes about the interview process.
“The first interview, I thought, was like, remember the TV show where there was a lightning round?” Connellan said. “Answer those questions!”
“I am very, very pleased with our selection,” said Terri Carmody, the school board vice chairwoman. “He is humble; he is willing to meet with all aspects of the community.”
“We had an excellent pool of candidates and he stood out,” said Patricia Queen, a school board member. “He fits in line with our vision for education. He brings a lot of depth.”
“I think his energy, his vision, and his desire to do things are what we need,” said school board member Zaya Oshana. “I think he’s got what we need to go forward.”
Once the special meeting was over, Connellan stayed for the Town Council meeting.
Connellan received a second standing ovation from the council and members of the public as he walked toward the podium again.
“Thank you for your warm welcome,” Connellan said.
“Thank you, and we welcome to your new position,” said Cheryl Lounsbury the vice chairwoman of the council. “We’re all behind you.”
Connellan will officially start work Aug. 11 at an annual salary of $179,910.
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We recently caught up with Graphic Design junior, Tori Bonagura, who is currently studying abroad at Central Saint Martins in London. Tori filled us in on some highlights of her experience in England:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself!
My name is Tori, I’m a third year Graphic Design student with a minor in Media Arts and Technology and an immersion in Advertising and Public Relations. I was interested in graphic design because when I entered college I was not sure what I wanted to do, and graphic design seemed to be the perfect balance between creativity and technology with a lot of options to pursue after graduation.
Why did you want to study abroad, Tori?
I’ve actually known I wanted to study abroad for as long as I can remember! First, it was just because I love traveling and wanted to see the world, but then I became really interested in different cultural approaches and really wanted to study design from a new perspective.
Why Central Saint Martins? How did you choose your program?
I guess it was kind of a random choice, but at the point I was looking into schools my main focus was studying design. I knew for me to really grow as a student, I wanted as few barriers as possible between me and learning. So the fact people here speak “English” was really attractive. I use that term loosely because sometimes I still cannot for the life of me understand what these people are saying. Also, the more I looked into England, I realized their University of the Arts study abroad program was very intense and highly regarded. Sometimes when I meet people here they’re like, “You go to CSM (Central Saint Martins)? It’s really hard to get into!” Plus, I would feel guilty if I escaped to a place with really nice weather 🙂
How is your learning experience over there different from your experience on campus here, and how has your study abroad you as a designer?
School is so different here, I’m not even sure where to begin. My schedule changes week to week and classes are taken in chunks, 1-3 at a time. Within my first three weeks, I had already finished 2 classes! That means I handed in 2 final projects which I personally thought was insane. The shortest class I’ve taken was one week where we met everyday for five hours, the longest was 7 weeks (crazy to think I’ve been here for that long) where you met once a week for 2 hours.
The way design school in England works is you are provided a brief, and then you develop a project along the course of the class to complete it. It is super open, and the range of things people come up with is really eye opening. A lot of work is done at home in your own time. They are also super into research here, which I feel has added a lot more meaning and reasoning to my projects, something RIT was just starting to introduce as I left. Another interesting thing is they pay a lot more attention to the print world. No one has mentioned apps since I left, and websites will sometimes come into play if they fit the brief. It has been really interesting to explore print and see it used as a genuine tool. I feel that in America we’re really gung-ho about dropping print media and throwing us into websites and that kind of thing, so this is a really interesting change. I’ve worked with books, animation, film and even gotten my hands dirty with some fine art aspects here, something I felt I had grown a little out of touch with!
What’s the coolest or most interesting thing you’ve seen or done so far?
Well this is a pretty hard question, since this whole traveling thing is super cool and interesting (and weird) to me. One of the most bizarre things happened one weekend when I went Copenhagen. While we were walking around in the freezing cold and snow, this crazy man on stilts came out of nowhere and led me and my friend into this blow-up makeshift island where they were having a pop-up beach concert to celebrate independence—or something. That was pretty interesting. They also have a whole day dedicated to pancakes here, I enjoyed that.
Are you keeping in touch with what’s happening on campus while you’re away?
I guess I am vaguely keeping in touch with campus, portably not as well as I should. I did block the RIT message center, but I talk to a few of my good friends via FaceTime or Facebook messenger every once in awhile to get any super important news. I guess I am not too bothered because part of the reason I went to study abroad was to have a new experience, so I don’t feel the need to be stuck back at RIT, I know it will still be there when I return!
Would you recommend the study abroad experience to other design students?
I would totally recommend this! Obviously it’s not for everyone and there are ups and downs, but overall this has been an incredible experience. While it is true studying abroad is not for everyone, if you have any interest, I would highly encourage looking into it. Just be very specific with what you are looking for. I know a lot of kids in my program here came just to have a good time, and were seriously disappointed with all the work!
From my experience, I would recommend applying directly to the study abroad office of a school you want to attend. I went through a middle-man program that was meant to set me up with housing and all that stuff and they actually isolated the kids in the program and made traveling more complicated, whereas those who applied directly to the school lived near other students and were integrated better!
- London is a busy city! A time lapse of transportation through out the day
- I spent a lot of time backpacking through Europe- this was on my first trip to Copenhagen
- My school Central Saint Martins has 3 large fountains outside of it, you can hook up your phone and play games with them! At night they are lit up like a rainbow.
- London has a lot of festivals that have been fun to attend- there’s something every weekend. This was from one of my favourites, Lumiere London.


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New survey reveals Kansas City parents have different visions and priorities when it comes to being an “involved parent”.
New York City – Schools seeking to boost parental involvement will need to tailor their approaches to match parents' differing views and concerns, according to a new report from Public Agenda. The report, "Ready, Willing and Able? Kansas City Parents Talk About How to Improve Schools and What They Can Do to Help," indicates that parental involvement means very different things to different parents, with some drawn to advocacy and school reform while others are more comfortable participating in time-honored tasks like helping with school clubs, sports and bake sales.
While the research, underwritten by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, explores the views of Kansas City parents, it also echoes findings from a previous Public Agenda national study and raises important questions for education leaders nationwide.
Parents surveyed are divided on what kind of parental involvement will do the most to strengthen public schools: 52 percent say it is improving the quality of parental involvement at home versus 42 percent who say that it is getting parents more directly involved in running schools. Parents are also split on whether better teachers (27 percent chose this), more money (34 percent) or more parental involvement (34 percent) would do the most to improve their own children's school.
Just over half (51 percent) of the Kansas City region's parents acknowledge that they could be more involved at their child's school if they tried harder, though parents are divided on how they prefer to be involved. Many parents (27 percent) say they could help out more in traditional ways at the schools their children attend and nearly a third (31 percent) seem ready to embrace broader roles in shaping how schools operate and advocating for policy reform. Some parents (19 percent) are primarily looking for more guidance from their schools on how to help their own children succeed. In addition to exploring the similarities and differences among parents, the report includes a set of concrete and practical measures that education leaders can employ to engage parents in more effective ways.
“Our research suggests that most parents are still an untapped resource for improving and reimagining public schools. School leaders are missing the mark in their efforts to engage parents if they don’t focus on parents’ distinct priorities, concerns and unique strengths," says Carolin Hagelskamp, director of research at Public Agenda. "We believe school leaders can improve their success in this area by tailoring their approaches more effectively.” Public Agenda recommends that school leaders heed and apply these important over-arching principles to engage more parents:
The report offers specific ideas for engaging different types of parents, whether they are comfortable shaping education policy, prefer more traditional activities or need support to improve their involvement at home.
“The Kauffman Foundation commissioned Public Agenda’s research to help us understand Kansas City parents’ attitudes and knowledge about ways to be involved with their children’s schools,” says Aaron North, director of Education at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. “We learned many parents say they are comfortable advocating for local schools and for education policies that encourage student achievement. This report will help Kansas City educators, policymakers and education advocates be better informed of parental preferences for engaging in efforts to improve schools.”
Overall, parents surveyed are supportive of their principals and teachers. Seventy-seven percent say the principals and teachers at their child's school are connected to the community and have a good feel for what's going on there. Sixty-four percent of parents surveyed say their school goes out of its way to encourage parents to get involved. Many parents surveyed lack knowledge about important school issues. Nearly four in 10 (37 percent) do not feel well-informed about where their child's school ranks academically compared to other area schools. Only 40 percent of parents say they know "a lot" about their children's teachers, and one-quarter is unsure whether or not their child's school made "adequate yearly progress" the year before.
The study identifies three distinct groups of parents:
Schools in Kansas City and elsewhere need to consider the needs and priorities of these three groups as they seek to not only increase parental involvement but also engage parents in school improvement.
"Each group of parents has the potential to contribute to the conversation on school improvement in distinct and important ways. This report shows it is possible to make the most of Potential Transformers' energies, spur School Helpers to contribute in new ways, and bring the voices of Help Seekers into the conversation," says Will Friedman, president of Public Agenda. "Learning to productively engage, communicate with and work with these different groups of parents can help create sustainable improvements to Kansas City schools, which could, in turn, become a national model."
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Learn more about the survey findings, view charts and read recommendations on how to engage the potential transformers, school helpers, and help seekers at http://www.publicagenda.org/pages/ready-willing-and-able. Join the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #ReadyWillingAble.
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BBC News Covers US Schools Using Technology
This BBC News report dives into the advancements and progression of the use of technology in US classrooms. Students are now using Google docs, apps, iPads, skype and more to communicate with their peers and teachers. Although, there is still work to be done on national broadband, the advancements has made it easier for communities around the nation to access these technology tools.
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Washington state is raking in the train money. WSDOT announced
this morning that it’s getting $15 million that Florida gave up.
That brings the state total to $781 million in American
Reinvestment and Recovery Act high-speed-rail funding, or stimulus
The press release claims that a nationwide high-speed-train
network will connect 80 percent of Americans in 25 years.
The way traffic is, even heading south on I-5 where you used to
feel like you were out in the sticks, and if gas prices keep
climbing, a lot more people might start riding trains. I’ve always
thought of them as more of a touristy thing, something that added
to the experience of going down to Portland to play. But if they
add more trips, and cut some time off of them, it could become a
smart way to go based purely on transportation.
There are some trains in China and Europe that rocket to speeds
of hundreds of miles per hour. The Seattle-Portland train tops out
at 79 mph, said WSDOT spokeswoman Melanie Coon. That’s not the
problem, though. The problem is clearing the way for them to run at
79 mph for more extended periods.
Washington will add two daily round trips between Seattle and
Portland, for a total of six. The most recent $15 million will go
toward eliminating a chokepoint near Vancouver where passenger and
freight trains have to share the track.
All of the projects funded by the stimulus money must be
completed by September 2017.
The state Transportation Commission, responsible for setting
tolls and fares and naming ferries and bridges, filled the second
of two recent openings. Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed Anne
Haley to the group, effective immediately.
Haley is a Tacoma native, former Yakima resident and lives
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and University of Washington. She worked as a librarian for many
years, including 20 years as library director in Walla Walla and
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“Through my professional work in library management across the
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Sam Ryder is being tipped to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, a widely beloved dancing show in the United Kingdom and the equivalent of the international “Dancing With The Stars” franchise.
The UK’s new Eurovision hero has had his odds slashed on taking part in this winter’s series after finishing second in this year’s contest, and thus earning the UK’s best result in the competition since 1998.
Bookmakers Coral have the “Space Man” singer at 6-1 to take part, and 8-1 to win the competition before even strutting his stuff on the dancefloor, with head of the bookmaker’s PR John Hill stating “Sam Ryder put the UK back on the map at Eurovision with an excellent performance which saw him finish second in the competition”.
“He is now being backed to be on Strictly this year where he is likely to be a big hit. Ryder could be one of the strong contenders for the Glitterball Trophy this year, as nothing seems beyond the Space Man singer.”
Performing in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing would be the latest in a growing list of achievements from the British singer, having earned #2 in the UK charts with his Eurovision entry, as well as being asked to perform at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration concert in June.
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This recipe is my own, but inspired by and based on the chili almonds in “Raw Food/Real World”.
It’s a very easy recipe!
Take 4 cups raw, organic almonds.
Put them in a bowl, cover them with water, and let them soak overnight (at least 10-12 hours).
Rinse the almonds and let them drain.
To the almonds add:
1/4 cup agave nectar (available at health food stores and Whole Foods - use like honey, and it’s cheaper than honey!)
1/4 cup Nama Shoyu or other soy sauce
1 tablespoon fine garlic powder
1 tablespoon garlic granules (the coarser stuff)
Mix this all up very well, and divide onto two dehydrator screens covered with Teflex sheets.
Dehydrate at 115 degrees for 3 to 4 hours (to give the sauce a chance to dry up a bit), and then turn the almonds out onto the dehydrator screen (i.e. remove the Teflex sheets) and dry overnight, until crunchy.
These smell so good while they are in the dehydrator, and taste great!


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Slightly skewed and just a little twisted, the one-panel gags of Off the Mark scores a bull’s-eye with readers looking for a laugh, a chortle and even a guffaw.
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Pooch Cafe is the story of a cheese-loving, squirrel-fearing, kibble-desiring, toilet-drinking mutt named Poncho. Unhinged by his master Chaz's marriage to a "cat person," Poncho escapes to Pooch Cafe for some canine camaraderie and to further their plot to rid the Earth of all cats with a giant catapult.
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"Once every 5 or 10 years, a new comic feature emerges that's truly unique, breaking the mold of the tired, formulaic pack that populates most of the comics page. Mike Du Jour is such a feature. The art alone is a joy to look at, bringing a smile to your face and making you linger on it. That alone makes it special in today's comic field, but coupled with Mike Lester's whimsical, unpredictable wit, MDJ is a daily must-read. Mike Lester is truly a master of comic art." —Wiley Miller, Non Sequitur
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Pairing vintage comic art with hilarious, new dialog by Disney veteran writer John Lustig, Last Kiss revels in the absurdities of love, lust and 'life with lip.' The series originated when Lustig bought the publishing rights to a romance comic book series from the 50's and 60's, and started rewriting the stories for fun. Since then, the re-dialogued comics have been a popular feature in newspapers, magazines, comic books and greeting cards. Today Last Kiss is gaining popularity and is also available on email cards from Jib Jab and greeting cards from NobleWorks. Check www.lastkissinc.com for the latest news and product launches.
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WuMo celebrates life's absurdity, holding up a fun-house mirror to our modern world and everyone who lives in it. Populated by crazy beavers, disgruntled office workers, feuding couples, gangster rappers and pool-playing unicorns, WuMo has grown from an underground sensation to an instant classic.
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Appy Fizz caller of the day asks Karanvir why he has not been able to bond with anyone in the house. Salman Khan tells Karanvir that he has come with a no purpose strategy. Sreesanth and Romil are called to the Sultani Akhada.
Sreesanth wins the first round while Romil wins the second round.
Shah Rukh Khan makes his presence felt. Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan dance to the super-hit track 'Issaqbaazi' from the film Zero. Later they have a dialogue jugalbandi session with each other. The two Bollywood heavyweights also play a fun game where the two market a product without actually seeing it.
After the hilarious game session, the two superstars interact with the housemates. Deepak entertains Shah Rukh by enacting a dialogue from his film Om Shanti Om. Shah Rukh is mighty impressed with Deepak’s act. The latter also showcases his Gerua moment by smearing his face with Haldi during the act. This leaves Shah Rukh, Salman and the rest of the housemates in splits.
After an entertaining session by Deepak, SRK asks the housemates to name the Zero and Hero of the house. Zero here stands for the person who has been given a new opportunity to start from scratch while hero here refers to the one who is quite a genuine person.
After playing yet another fun game with Shah Rukh, Salman announces the name of the housemate who gets eliminated this week. But before that, he asks Dipika and Sreesanth name the person who they feel are safe. Both name Sreesanth and Dipika feel Somi may get evicted.
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Akira (あきら, アキラ) is a given name present in a few languages. It is a unisex Japanese given name that is predominantly used for males. In Thai, Akira (Thai: อาคิรา, อาคีรา, อาคีระ) is a unisex name meaning ‘the sun’ or ‘sunlight’.
- What does Shiro mean?
- Does Shiro mean white in Japanese?
- Is Shiro a girl name?
- What does Hiro mean in Japanese?
- What are some badass dog names?
- What is the most uncommon dog name?
- Can you hug your dog?
- What should you not name your dog?
- What is Badboyhalo’s dogs name?
- Do nicknames confuse dogs?
- Should dog names end in Y?
- Can you rename a dog that you adopted?
- How do I pick a good dog name?
- Do dogs respond better to 2 syllable names?
- Should dog names end in a vowel?
- Is it rude to name a dog after someone?
- Does it matter what you name your dog?
- What is a unique female dog name?
- What is the best pet name for a boyfriend?
- What is a cute boyfriend nickname?
- Can I call my boyfriend daddy?
What does Shiro mean?
The name Shiro is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means Samurai, Gentleman.
Does Shiro mean white in Japanese?
Of Japanese origin, either 城 (shiro, “castle”) or 白 (shiro, “white”) (see quotation below).
Is Shiro a girl name?
Shiro – female unisex name meanings | Japanese Names .
What does Hiro mean in Japanese?
What are some badass dog names?
Badass Dog Names Inspired by Classic Action Films
What is the most uncommon dog name?
Top Uncommon Dog Names
Can you hug your dog?
The vast majority of the time, dogs do not enjoy hugs from unfamiliar humans. Just as you would find it inappropriate for a stranger to surprise you with a hug, so would a dog. Avoid hugging your dog when there’s a lot going on.
What should you not name your dog?
Avoid Command Words You will also want to avoid any names that sound similar or rhyme with the most common dog commands. Names that sound like “sit,” “stay,” “heel,” “no,” and “come” could be easily confused by your pup.
What is Badboyhalo’s dogs name?
Do nicknames confuse dogs?
No. To dogs a name is nothing more than a particular bark or whine to indicate a particular dog’s identity within the pack by another dog in the pack. No two dogs in a pack would would use the same sound for a given dog, so a dog could learn many identifiers for itself.
Should dog names end in Y?
Looking for the perfect dog name? Dog names ending in “Y” are a popular choice because of their sweet, easy-to-pronounce sound, and they come back year after year in our top ten. For popular puppy names like Buddy or Molly, to new ideas like Remy or Barley—look no further.
Can you rename a dog that you adopted?
Actually, it’s easy for your newly adopted dog to learn a new name. Don’t feel that a dog cannot learn a new name, and don’t feel that a dog can’t learn a name completely dissimilar to his previous name. A dog or puppy of any age can learn a brand new name within a few days.
How do I pick a good dog name?
Read on to make sure your new pooch’s name is on point.
- Choose a Good Dog Name That Ends With a Vowel.
- Stick With Two Syllables.
- Avoid Creative Names With Negative Connotations.
- Don’t Pick a Clever One That Might Get Confused With Commands.
- Choose A Name That’s Unlike Your Other Pets.
- Perform The “Nickname Test.”
Do dogs respond better to 2 syllable names?
Dogs tend to respond better to names with two syllables. They’re not short enough to be confused for a cue like sit, down, or come.
Should dog names end in a vowel?
Tip 1 – two syllables & “hard” letters Dogs do not hear words, but tend to recognise sounds. Dog names ending with a vowel (A, E, I, O, U) are also recommended. Put simply, dogs hear names like Charley, Sugar, Colly much better than Knecht-Ruprecht or Jeremy-Pascal.
Is it rude to name a dog after someone?
Highly unlikely. It’s probably a tribute. Many pet owners consider their animals family, and, just as naming a baby after a person, feel that this is a high honor. Not everyone will understand this, so be prepared to explain if necessary.
Does it matter what you name your dog?
No matter what you name your dog, make it a name that you like and one that your dog responds well to. As long as you are pleased with the name, who really cares if it’s highly unusual or incredibly popular? After all, your dog doesn’t know the difference.
What is a unique female dog name?
Unique Dog Names
What is the best pet name for a boyfriend?
Cute Nicknames For Boyfriends
- Prince Charming.
- Knight In Shining Armor.
- Lover boy.
- Honey bun.
What is a cute boyfriend nickname?
Honey bunny, sweetie pie, my boo, my beau—nicknames for boyfriends come in all shapes and sizes.
Can I call my boyfriend daddy?
“Daddy” implies that your boyfriend is the dominant person in the relationship. He may like being reminded of that and want you to call him it for that reason. Aside from the sexual meaning of “daddy”, your boyfriend might want you to call him this because he provides for you and takes care of you.
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Everyone loves waffles for breakfast, but what if you could turn them into a dessert as well? I’m not talking about just topping your ordinary waffles with a little extra whipped cream; I’m talking about making dessert waffles with a cake mix.
Just add a little extra water to the cake batter, pour it into a waffle iron, and you’ll have a tasty dessert in no time. It really just takes a few minutes to make these fun desserts that are sure to impress.
The Best Cake Mix for Dessert Waffles: Baby Cakes
We like to make our dessert waffles with our Baby Cake mixes, a cream cake mix. Cream cakes are denser than any cake mixes you buy from the store. They’re made with real pudding, so they’re moist and dense, almost like a pound cake. That makes for a delectable dessert waffle.
Top your waffles with simple syrup and fruit or top them like a cake with frosting, whipped cream, or even melted chocolate. You can even use your dessert waffles to make fun ice cream sandwiches. The opportunities are endless and delicious.
How to Make Dessert Waffles
- Prepare a Vanilla Bean Baby Cakes mix or a Very Fudgy Baby Cakes mix according to the package instructions, but use ¾ cup of water instead of ½ cup.
- Cook the batter in a waffle iron, just as you do with regular waffles.
- Top with ice cream, syrup, fruit, whipped cream, nuts, or any topping you like.
Strawberry Fudgy Dessert Waffles
To make these waffles, use the Very Fudgy Baby Cake mix and top them with sliced strawberries, whipped cream, and strawberry sauce.
Chocolate-Dipped Dessert Waffles
These dessert waffles are very simple with a vanilla bean baby cake mix and dipped into melted chocolate and rainbow jimmies.
Dessert Waffles as Ice Cream Sandwiches
For dessert waffle ice cream sandwiches, you can use either the vanilla bean baby cake mix or the fudgy baby cake mix, cut the waffles into quarters, place a scoop of ice cream on top, and finish off the ice cream sandwich with another quarter of a waffle.


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According to a report from the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, the tokenization of financial assets is increasingly becoming a popular trend. Experts have highlighted the benefits of this process while also identifying hurdles in its implementation.
Companies initially showed interest in the concept of tokenization back in 2017, particularly concerning ownership rights of unconventional physical assets represented on the blockchain. Presently, they are keen on expanding the use of tokenization to government bonds, money market funds, and repurchase agreements.
Although in 2017, tokenization didn't meet expectations due to a shift in focus towards decentralized finance (DeFi), recent years have seen a surge in interest in tokenizing real assets. This is attributed to decreased activity in the cryptocurrency market in 2022, prompting a reassessment of the blockchain's value. The crisis in the US banking sector also emphasized the need for increased profitability, enhancing the appeal of tokenized products.
The adoption of asset tokenization among financial institutions is being propelled by instant settlements, process automation, and improved transparency in audit trails. These advantages are further reinforced by the ability to conduct transactions round the clock and eliminating the need for intermediaries, thereby simplifying online payments and settlements.
According to Coinbase analysts, the main challenges on the path to asset tokenization include a preference for private blockchains due to doubts about open networks, risks of exploits in smart contracts, oracle manipulations, and network failures. Regulatory complexities might also hinder widespread adoption of tokenization as many jurisdictions lack a clear legal framework for this process.
Analysts from the investment bank Citi forecast an explosive growth in the tokenized asset market, expected to reach $4-5 trillion by 2030, an 80-fold increase from the current level. Other research, such as that conducted by companies like Boston Consulting Group and ADDX, is even more optimistic, predicting the tokenization of illiquid assets to reach $16.1 trillion by 2030.


Maglia Rosso Case Study
Maglia Rosso has taken advantage of the gap in the market in Bury St Edmunds, of not only having their own cycle shop, but having the added extras of a built in café, cycle maintenance and a 1 mile training circuit on the field next door.
Formally a derelict pub, Barry Denny (the owner) and his son took over the building two and a half years ago, turning it into a cycle shop. Barry states, "It's a very unique bike shop and country café. People can park up and then cycle outside of Maglia Rosso if they wish. We sell maps of cycle routes also which people can use."
Maglia Rosso are looking to get showers installed using the Travel Plan Grant Scheme
. The scheme provides local organisations with up to 50% match funding towards the cost and installation of initatives to support healthier and greener travel. Read more


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While summer is an obvious time to go to the beach, the best time to be on the beach is in Spring. When the world is still cold and grey, some sun and waves can really breathe the life in you. I am talking from experience here. And, while I
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The British Armoured Battlegroup contains everything you need to build a Cromwell Armoured Squadron.
The British Army has been fighting and winning wars for hundreds of years. In that time they’ve taken the best that their foes can throw at them and the army has always come out on top. Equipped with the best tanks on offer the British look set to push back the Germans and end the war
After years of fighting in the desert the British army is ready to return to Normandy and leave behind the ghosts of Dunkirk. Field Cromwell and Firefly tanks, supported by M10 Achilles self-propelled anti-tank guns and a 25 pdr artillery battery.

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Ethereum has had a rocky past few days. From momentarily sinking below $4k to concerns around whether the platform would permanently solve the high Gas fees, ETH appears resilient.
The coin, if anything, could ease past $4.5k to compound optimism among holders that the future of the smart contracting platform would only be brighter. In the days to come, the inevitable debate among holders is whether Ethereum would eventually be cheaper to transact in.
The outrageously high ETH transfer fees—leave alone the ultra-high costs of minting nifties or deploying DeFi smart contracts for yield—remains an active barrier preventing widespread adoption despite how wild DeFi and NFTs are at the moment.
Already, Ethereum is losing business. From Ubisoft launching on Tezos to alternative high profile gaming development portals deploying on EVM-interoperable networks, the issue of high Gas fees remains a top priority. This is a concern because the Layer-2 TVL seems to be plateauing. Meanwhile, Polygon plans to launch a ZK Rollups to mask further its transactions running on the already scalable and low-fee environment. Still, optimism lies in the days ahead.
Expressly, the shift to a staking platform would relieve the pressure, dampening environmentalist´s questions. The change to Eth2 also paves the way for on-chain scaling solutions like Sharding. In combination with Layer-2 solutions like Arbitrum or ImmutableX, a multiplicative effect would go a long way in making Ethereum cheaper and scalable by several folds.
Ethereum Price Analysis
The ETH bleed of last weekend seems to have been arrested, reading from the development in the daily chart. However, it is safe to conclude that ETH buyers are not entirely out of the woods.
If anything, sellers are in control and the path of least resistance remains southwards. Notably, ETHUSDT prices are still inside the December 3 and 4 bear candlesticks. The high volume bear bar has a broad trading range, dropping to as low as $3.5k.
Despite the revival, ETH bulls are yet to shake off and invalidate the bear breakout pattern of early December. Therefore, unless there is a strong close above $4.5k—or $4.9k for Risk-on traders–, sellers are in control. Accordingly, at spot levels, every pullback may offer entries with targets at $3.5k.
Technical charts courtesy of Trading View
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are not investment advice. Do your research.
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Fill up on grits and cornbread next time you dine — Southern Latte Cafe serves a hearty Southern-style platter.
Southern Latte Cafe is a fine restaurant for those with large and small parties.
Feed the gang at your next get-together with catering from Southern Latte Cafe as well.
Don't spend time searching for parking — patrons are welcome to use the adjoining lot.
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Southern Latte Cafe is a great dining option for any time of day.
So if you're looking for Southern food done right, be sure to stop by Southern Latte Cafe.
The perfect pastry can be found at Take-Away Donuts — this donut depot is a staple in the Boutte neighborhood of Boutte.
Parking can always be a hassle. That's why we've done half the work for you. Parking available onsite for our guests.
There's no need to bust your budget at Take-Away Donuts, with most meals costing under $15.
When you're seeking a large variety of yummy and innovative donuts, pay Take-Away Donuts a visit.
Take a dessert detour to Paradise Auto Sales and Storage — situated in Destrehan's Destrehan community — and boost your mood with a simple scoop of ice cream.
Heading to Paradise Auto Sales and Storage for a tasty meal? Drive on over and park in a matter of seconds.
When you are craving a creamy treat, swing by Paradise Auto Sales and Storage and scoop up some ice cream.
Get your coffee fix under control at Mochaccino's.
Gluten-free and low-fat eaters will enjoy the menu at Mochaccino's.
We don't expect you to keep driving around the block to find metered parking. We've got some space for you here.
The coffee at Mochaccino's is fresh and flavorful, so head on over today and enjoy a taste of paradise.
Take a trip to Southern Latte Cafe in Luling and make your next meal a good one.
Wifi here is on the house.
Southern Latte Cafe's patrons can find places to park in the area.
Meals at Southern Latte Cafe are moderately priced — most diners spend about $30 per person.
Enjoy blissful bites at Portera's Panetteria, one of the city's premier bakeries.
The baked goods at Portera's Panetteria are so delicious you'll be tempted to sample them all!
In addition to its great location, Portera's Panetteria is also located near plenty of parking options.
Want top-notch taste for less than top-dollar prices? Portera's Panetteria s mid-range cuisine is sure to satisfy on both fronts, where pennies stretch into perfectly seasoned platters.
You're definitely in for a real treat whenever you come into Portera's Panetteria's A+ bakery.


The Montreal Impact hosted Inter Miami CF in the very first match against one another Saturday night at Red Bull Arena. Goals from Bojan and Maxi Urruti saw the Impact grab an important 2-1 win that has major playoff implications.
Due to injuries and personal reasons, Saturday night's matchup was the battle of the backup goalkeepers between John McCarthy and James Pantemis and McCarthy was the first to concede with only six minutes into the game.
Bojan managed to free himself from Wil Trapp and Blaise Matuidi and found himself with tons of space down the middle. The former FC Barcelona man took a shot from distance which bounced in front of McCarthy and passed under him to give the Impact an early lead.
Miami equalized at the 33rd minute with Brek Shea's second goal in as many games. The 30-year-old took a shot from outside the box which deflected off of Zachary Brault-Guillard. Pantemis dove too early, got a hand on the shot but the ball reached the back of the net to level the score at 1-1.
After a flat second half the Impact found a go-ahead goal at the 80th minute thanks to Urruti. Romell Quioto sent a throughball for Bojan, who made a call for the ball and found himself inside the box. The Catalan made a short pass to his left for Urruti who tapped in his fifth goal of the season and the game-winning goal.
- THE BIG PICTURE: With the win, the Impact hop over Nashville SC at the eighth position in the Eastern Conference standings. Miami, on the other hand, see a three-game unbeaten streak snapped and blow an opportunity to pass an East rival as the season heads down the final stretch.
- MOMENT OF THE MATCH: This one's clear. It's the game winner.
- MAN OF THE MATCH: With one goal and one assist, Bojan was skillful, driven and involved for the Impact. The Catalan gave his team the early lead and kept trying to create opportunities, which led to Urruti’s game-winning goal.


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This Is The Way Reading Challenge
October 30, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
October is Star Wars Reads month and 2021 is the 10 year anniversary!
To celebrate, the Clearwater Library is holding a This Is The Way reading challenge. For every week in October that you read at least one Star Wars book, you can come in and cross off a square on our reading challenge poster and enter your name in a draw! It can be a book from one of our TNRL libraries or one you already have at home. The contest closes October 30th at 4pm.
We also have an assortment of fun Star Wars activity sheets at the library to pair with your reading!
For ages 0-18. May the Force be with you!

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Grape Seed Extra Strength from Webber Naturals is beneficial for the maintenance of good health and helps relieve symptoms associated with non-complicated chronic venous insufficiency. A rich source of polyphenols, powerful plant compounds that help the body fight the damaging and aging effects of free radicals.
• Antioxidant for the maintenance of good health
• Helps support night vision
• Contains 100:1 extract of grape seed
• Contains 95% polyphenols and 80% proanthocyanidins
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Grape Seed 100:1 Extract (Vitis vinifera) (seed) 100 mg
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Synspective, one of GeoWorks' GeoTech, and Arianespace have signed a contract to launch the satellite StriX-a, Synspective's first SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) demonstrator satellite! This momentous collaboration is projected to inspire leading innovation for data-driven business and sustainable development across many industries in the future.
You could also anticipate future collaborations between the two companies as they have also signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to mutually enhance their business and technical abilities.
Read the press release here!
Read below for more information on Synspective and their SAR satellite:
Synspective provides a comprehensive & one-stop solution with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite constellation and geospatial applications. Remarkable frequency, high resolution, and a noteworthy responsiveness of information will be available through the solutions with machine learning technology.
This is enabled by highly compact and low-cost SAR satellites, which can capture images of ground surfaces in all-weather conditions throughout the day. The first demonstration satellite is going to be launched early 2020, and daily observations of Asian big cities will be conducted by the satellite constellation in 2021.
Synspective's solutions help customers to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals for sustainable development and resilient societies. Smart city development, infrastructure planning & monitoring, land/asset management, and risk management for investment can be improved by combining satellite imagery data and machine learning technology.
Visit Synspective’s official website here!


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Crystal: Sapphire Crystal. A good sapphire mirror is a very common glass that can protect your watch from scratches. Tips: The A Replica is applied with mineral glass instead of sapphire.
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Water Resistance: 30 meters. As for the waterproof depth of the watch, it is 30 meters. But make sure to close the crown properly. Tips: The A Replica is just daily waterproof, need to purchase additional waterproof service which is up to 30 meters.
Function: Date, Hour, Minute, Second. The replica watch comes with a functional timer, the minute dial is used to estimate the current time, and the stop dial is used to estimate the time based on the interval.


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The 36th Atlantic Film Festival’s full program was announced this morning at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. This year’s fest features premieres by many domestic and international established filmmakers, as well as new voices. It also marks a return to screenings at the Oxford Theatre, for the first time in four years. AFF will run from September 15-22. Tickets and passes are available through the online box office, beginning today at 3pm.
Here are some announcement highlights.
The Opening Night Gala will take place at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, presenting the Canadian/Irish film Maudie, which is based on the life of Nova Scotia folk artist, Maud Lewis. Directed by Irish Aisling Walsh and written by Canadian Sherry White, features Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine) and Ethan Hawke (Boyhood) as the main characters. Maudie “is an unlikely romance in which the reclusive Evertt Lewis hires a fragile yet determined woman named Maudie to be his housekeeper. Maudie, bright-eyed but hunched with crippled hands, yearns to be independent, to live away from her protective family. She also yearns, passionately, to create art. Unexpectedly, Evertt finds himself falling in love.”
The Friday Night Gala, taking place at the Oxford Theatre, marks the Atlantic Premiere of Weirdos, a coming of age story set in 1970s Cape Breton. Written by Nova Scotian playwright Daniel MacIvor, directed by Bruce McDonald and produced by Halifax native Marc Almon, the black and white film Weirdos chronicles the story of 15-year-old Kit (Dylan Authors) who is bored and restless in his town, and dreams of a more exciting life in the big city. He enlists the help his girlfriend Alice (Julia Sarah Stone), and the two hitchhike to Sydney towards a new home with Kit’s glamorous, artistic mother.
Producer Almon says that this is a “hyper local story,” one which was produced against the headwinds of the Nova Scotian tax credit controversy. But this film could not have been made anywhere else, so the crew had to figure out a way to make it happen. Weirdos was the first film to be made under the new NS film incentive program, says Almon. “We had to work with modest resources, so it was a team effort where we just brought everything to the table, and tried to make it feel really authentic,” he says. “There was an ethos that we embraced, that I think allowed us to be real and beautiful, and evocative of an era that people really appreciate,” he says.
The Atlantic Film Festival marks the Weirdos debut here. The film will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival a few weeks prior to its showing in Halifax.
Wednesday night’s Gala, also taking place at the Oxford, marks the world premiere of another Atlantic Canadian production: Perfume War, directed by Michael Melski, is an inspiring documentary film that explores the extraordinary friendship between two best friends who share a mission of peace. “Captain Trevor Green joins the military to fight the oppression of women in Afghanistan. Barb Stegemann is a single mom who is moved to take on her best friend’s mission after he is brutally axed in the head by the Taliban. Stegemann works with Afghan farmers to grow legal flower crops instead of the illegal heroin poppy—the Taliban’s income source, and creates an unlikely weapon for world peace. And its perfume.”
Stegemann hopes the film will start a movement for social enterprise. “I wanted that story to be told… the real story,” she says. “Michael (the director) really threaded the story between the healing journey of the countries and Trevor,” reflects Stegemann, speaking to her best friend’s decision to learn to walk again after being told he never would.
“For me it was always the story about inspiration, leading to transformation,” says Melski of the film. “Trevor inspired Barb, and Bard transformed herself and several countries in the process. And that inspiration went back to Trevor, in a beautiful flow of energy.”
And the Sunday Gala, taking place on the fest's final night, also at the Oxford, is titled Reel East Coast Shorts. Presented by CBC, this evening features nine short films by Atlantic Canadian filmmakers, including Teresa Macinnes and Kent Nason (Mabel), Struan Sutherland (Rubbed the Wrong Way), Mike Fardy (Moving On), Cory Bowles (Black Cop), Jillian Acreman (Marigolds), Millefiore Clarkes (September in Toronto), Jenina MacGillivray (The Tour), Leah Johnston (Ingrid and the Black Hole) and Jay Dahl (Throw Rock).
Dear reader, this is just a peek into what the Atlantic Film Festival has to offer this year. There are dozens and dozens of films that I haven’t written about. Check here for the program list which will be posted soon, complete with film selections, filmmakers and a schedule of the screenings.


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OMG. This album is AH-MAZING! You have to come to see it and touch it in person. Seniors, this is such a luxurious way to enjoy your entire session FOREVER!
The Senior Album is a 10×10 or 12×12 leather bound album with gorgeous, thick pages. It is a heavy, durable album that comes in it’s own pretty protective box.
The cover comes embossed with your name and class year.
You will enjoy full spread images mixed with multi-image pages, all custom designed for you.
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Item Number: PS.PSCDG1009
In her brief but extraordinary career, Patsy Cline established herself as one of the most talented singers ever to belt out a country song. From 1955 to 1963, she recorded numerous classic numbers that have since become standards of both country and pop, including Walkin' After Midnight, I Fall To Pieces, She's Got You, Back in Baby's Arms and Crazy. Twenty-seven of her greatest hits are presented here with note-perfect backing tracks and removable guide vocals so your voice can shine through.
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This is a vintage 1973 Shin-Ei (Univox, Companion) Uni-Vibe Chrous/Vibrato effects pedal with the original matching foot control. Famously used by some of the absolute best guitar players in history to acquire rich and lush Leslie-esque textures, it has since achieved a status of collectibility and demand unparalleled by all other vintage effects. Without question the best vintage chorus/vibrato effects unit, if not one of the best vintage pedals of all time, this is a must have for vintage collectors and vintage players alike.
This particular example is in very excellent all original condition and is in perfect working order. Unlike some examples with a repetitive glitch or chop at the end of a cycle, the sine wave of this unit is extremely even and smooth. The cosmetic condition and structural integrity of this set is extremely excellent and near mint.
Though made famous by classic rock greats, such as; Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, and Robin Trower, the sound of a good Uni-Vibe is seemingly timeless, and just as relevant for guitarists today as it was when it was first released.


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UPDATE: August 25, 2021: : Travis County has amended their facial covering order: see the changes here.
Travis County Judge Brown gave new orders today pertaining to wearing face coverings. . Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on August 12, 2021 face coverings must be worn inside all Travis County facilities, public schools. See the orders below:
Travis County Order 2021-09 Regarding face coverings in County facilities
Travis County Order 2021-08 Mask to be Safe at School
for more information please see the Travis County website


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Guideline #10: E-Mail Management
E-mail is the electronic record created in the greatest quantity and used by the most people, but it is also one of the hardest formats to deal with from a records management perspective. This page will attempt to provide some guidance for dealing with e-mail issues.
UW-System General Records Schedules for Business Communications
In August 2008, the Public Records Board passed a records schedule for business communications, providing retention and disposition guidance applying across all University of Wisconsin campuses. The schedule covers all forms of communications, including voice mail, text messages, instant message logs, and e-mail. If a form of communication is already part of a scheduled record series, it derives its retention period from that schedule. The full text of the schedule may be viewed here. Following is a summary of the two categories covered by the general record schedule, with retention periods.
Business Communication: Transitory
Transitory Communications are messages with no business value after the information contained in the message has been conveyed or superseded, or the event to which the message is related has occurred. Examples include scheduling e-mail, courtesy copies, superseded drafts of a project, and routine information requests (e.g., "What hours are you open?"). Retention: Destroy after 7 days.
Business Communication: Routine
Routine Communications comprise the normal communication that occurs when university employees, and sometimes their colleagues who are not university employees, work together to transact public business on behalf of the University of Wisconsin System. Examples include routine decision-making e-mail, sent copies of reports for review and comment, detailed information requests requiring research, and correspondence between students and professors. Retention: Destroy after 6 months.
The vast majority of e-mail sent and received by most users falls into one of the categories with temporary retention, above. However, a very small amount of e-mail is historically significant and should be preserved for eventual transfer to the Archives. Historically-significant e-mail generally sets or interprets policy, formalizes business processes, documents decision-making, or provides evidence of the activities of an office or department. The Archives can help you identify these types of e-mail. When in doubt, hold onto it!
E-mail Management and Filing
As with other electronic records, you should pick a file structure that suits the needs of your office and consistently use that structure. There are, however, some considerations that may help you with managing your e-mail as records.
Storing and Transferring E-mail to the Archives
The three types of storage for e-mail are referred to as On-Line, Near-Line, and Off-Line.
To export an e-mail folder from PantherLink, follow these steps:
Using this method will create a "tarball" zip file with all of that folder's messages included as *.eml files inside. The UWM Archives will accept transfers for e-mail stored in this manner, using the procedures described on the electronic records page.
Questions about anything on this site? Email the Records Officer or call Records Management at (414)-229-6979.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Flush with a late burst of campaign cash in her bid to unseat Sen. Mitch McConnell…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Flush with a late burst of campaign cash in her bid to unseat Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Democrat Amy McGrath is using some of her money to amplify an awkward moment for the powerful majority leader from their exchange about the coronavirus in their televised debate.
McGrath, fresh off her best quarterly fundraising haul, unveiled a TV ad Friday that replayed a scene of McConnell laughing as she attacked his role in the federal response to the pandemic.
The exchange from Monday night’s debate made the rounds of social media all week, striking a nerve as the nation continues to struggle with the ongoing health crisis. Kentucky has been hit by another surge of COVID-19 cases, with 20 virus-related deaths reported Thursday alone.
The ad shows McGrath saying the Democratic-led House passed follow-up aid in May and claiming the Senate “went on vacation” when it should have delivered more relief to hard-hit Kentuckians. That elicited laughter from McConnell, the highlight of McGrath’s ad.
The vacation reference has been a frequent attack from McGrath in her uphill challenge against McConnell, who is seeking a seventh term.
“You just don’t do that,” McGrath said during the debate — comments replayed in her commercial. “You negotiate. Senator, it is a national crisis.”
Not shown in the Democrat’s ad is McConnell’s response. He replied that “nobody went on vacation.” When the Senate wasn’t in session, he said, “we actually can do things like use telephones. We communicate with each other a lot.”
McConnell blamed congressional Democrats for the lack of a follow-up relief bill.
“If I’m a viewer watching this debate, I’m saying ‘why can’t you guys get together?’” McConnell said. “And I think the answer is the proximity to the election has slowed the process. And that’s unfortunate for the country. It’s unacceptable.”
The country needs results, not finger pointing, McGrath said. In debate comments replayed in her ad, the retired Marine pilot says: “If you want to call yourself a leader, you’ve got to get things done. And those of us that served in the Marines, we don’t just point fingers at the other side. We get the job done.”
McGrath’s new ad came a day after her campaign finance report showed she brought in $36.8 million in the July-through-September period, sustaining her fundraising advantage. McConnell’s campaign previously reported raising $15.6 million for the period.
Both campaigns are bombarding the state with attack ads. McConnell has a new ad attacking McGrath’s abortion-rights stance. Abortion is a potent issue in conservative-leaning Kentucky.
The attacks fly as each side has banked hefty amounts for the campaign’s stretch run. McGrath had nearly $20 million on hand at the end of September, while McConnell had $13.8 million.
McGrath’s campaign says her fundraising haul reflects McConnell’s unpopularity. McConnell has attributed his opponent’s fundraising to his status as the country’s second-most prominent Republican, behind President Donald Trump, making him a prime target for Democrats nationally.
“Every lefty in the country would love to see me lose,” McConnell said at a summer event.
McGrath has labored to distance herself from the liberal wing of her party, a formidable challenge in a state where the Republican brand remains strong — especially with frequent reminders from McConnell.
Meanwhile, the coronavirus crisis looms as a defining issue in the Kentucky race.
McGrath condemns the federal response as inadequate while McConnell highlights his lead role in crafting the more than $2 trillion economic rescue package passed early in the response to the pandemic. McConnell has crisscrossed Kentucky for months to promote the measure’s efforts to shore up small businesses and hospitals.
“That legislation was passed back in March, and here we are this coronavirus is still happening,” McGrath said during the debate while touting the House measure passed in May.
McConnell also laughed off her mention of that Democratic measure, saying it shows McGrath’s alliance with her party’s liberal leaders in Congress.
“What she wanted us to pass was the bill that provided health care for illegals, tax cuts for rich people in New York and California and had more money it in for Puerto Rico than for Kentucky,” McConnell said.
McConnell offered a trimmed-down relief package last month that included school aid, new money for vaccines and testing, and another round of the Paycheck Protection Program for smaller businesses. Senate Democrats blocked the measure, saying it shortchanged too many pressing needs.
A day after his debate with McGrath, McConnell scheduled a procedural vote next week in the Senate on a Republican COVID-19 relief bill.
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GOOD governance, transparency and accountability should be pervading every action the South African government takes today if it's to restore the critical confidence and trust with business and the nation.
Which is why the opaque terms of a series of recent financial deals with China should be a major concern for the citizens of our country.
When given the opportunity to provide more details around a Chinese state-owned bank loan to power utility Eskom recently, President Cyril Ramaphosa was coy.
The president said the conditions of the loan agreement could not be made public as they were subject to confidentiality clauses and would put Eskom at a disadvantage when pursuing more funding from the markets.
While it is no secret that the Chinese government is a growing source of investment and lending into Africa, there are rising concerns – not just on the continent, but also in Southeast Asia – that some of the Chinese money invested abroad could be more destructive than it is beneficial.
There are legitimate concerns around Africa's growing trade deficit with China and the ability of the individual countries to finance rapidly growing, Chinese-financed external debt. But the biggest risk that no one wants to talk about is the threat to good governance.
Speaking in Addis Ababa earlier this year, former US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said African countries should be careful not to forfeit their sovereignty when they accept loans from China, the continent's biggest trading partner. He was right.
Most of the loans extended to African governments are shrouded in secrecy. Transparency is one of the basic principles of good governance, yet a common characteristic of the deals struck between the Chinese government and their emerging market partners is that the terms of these deals are not made public.
The fact that there is a blackout on the information indicates that these loans are not soft and likely subject to huge interest at least.
A culture of secrecy is still a threat to state transparency.
The last thing we need is to be in the dark about the deals made by state-owned enterprises, which gain their revenue mainly from South Africans. Taxpayers have a right to know how and where their hard-earned money is being spent.
Adam Craker is chief executive of IQbusiness.
The views expressed here are not necessarily those of Independent Media.
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I’m pleased to announce to my followers that I have finished what I believe is my best and most important book, THE NEXT GREAT WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Russia Prepares to Fulfill the Prophecy of Gog and Magog.
This book tackles a number of very crucial issues that are sure to be of interest to you:
Why is the Middle East so turbulent at the present time?
Why are Russia and the United States in so much conflict?
How did ISIS come about? Is ISIS destined to succeed in its jihad?
I have been hopeful that I would eventually connect with one of my favorite “Fringe” Christian radio personalities, Sheila Zelinsky. This past Friday, I was privileged to be on Sheila’s show. We discussed the upcoming events this September, including the Pope’s visit, Madonna’s crazy “Fallen Angels” Tour, the Jewish Holidays, the Jubilee, the Shemittah pattern (discussed in Jonathan Cahn’s The Mystery of the Shemittah), the Tetrad on September 28 (during the Feast of Tabernacles).
I’ve always enjoyed Sheila’s “no-nonsense” style. She asks tough questions, is very well read, has smart insights, and cuts the … Read More
RETHINKING GOG, MAGOG, AND THE DAUGHTER OF BABYLON
Daniel Duval is a great interviewer. He has interesting guests and is eager to challenge his guests (he throws curve balls, not soft balls!) We cover a lot of ground and get into considerable detail about imminent events in Bible prophecy and how they will impact America. We spend 100 minutes together discussing the powers and principalities behind Gog and Magog, the daughter of Babylon, the Prince of Persia, and how they have influenced present day geopolitical events.
Several persons have encouraged me to push harder to make sure everyone “within the … Read More
Today, I was privileged to have published an article for L.A. Marzulli’s eZine, Prophecy, Politics, and the Supernatural(May 2015). It covers a vital controversy–what will happen to America during the Last Days? Is it mentioned in Bible Prophecy. It was stimulated by an article written by Terry James, a good part of which I cite in my article.
For those interested, the argument for the fate of America is the subject of THE FINAL BABYLON,which I wrote with Douglas Krieger and Dean McGriff about 2 years ago. That book continues to sell and no doubt will continue to … Read More
Uncommon Sense: A Prophetic Manifesto for the Church in Babylon is now available for purchase and download on Kindle. It is priced at $9.95 (compared to the print and shipping price of $17.95).
Uncommon Sense is a book every Christian must read, every believer who is concerned about the last days, America’s role in these end times, and what all committed Christians should know and be doing about ‘occupying until He comes.” Uncommon Sense is a call to action as well as a wake-up call. It is time to read, understand, and spread the word. … Read More
Bible Prophecy, Geopolitical Analysis, Theological History