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Teaching Shakespeare Through Film
Movies Are an Important Resource for Teaching Shakespeare
As a high school teacher, I taught Shakespeare plays to students that no one thought could learn Shakespeare, including at-risk non-academic students. To make it work, I had to use my creativity!
Introducing a Shakespeare play to a group of teenagers can be intimidating. The language, the culture, and the characters can all seem remote from their lives and understanding. A teacher must search for ways to bridge the gap between the learner and the text.
One of the most effective tools for bridging this gap is the medium of film. Teaching Shakespeare in the twenty-first century requires more than just a dry reading of the play but an effective teacher will use a variety of resources to aid their students' understanding.
Movies are a very important resource when it comes to teaching Shakespeare because they bring what often appears to be a lifeless text to far from our modern experience. The words, which seem to be so far from the twenty-first century, are brought to life. Students of our time are visual and used to "seeing" things. It is also important to note Shakespeare's plays are just that: plays and plays are meant to be enjoyed as an acted-out experience, not just studied as text.
I am presently developing a website devoted to teaching Shakespeare using engaging methods. What follows are some guidelines and ideas I have come up with for using movies to help you in teaching Shakespeare.
When to Show a Movie
When you have decided to show one or more movies to the class, you will have to decide when to show the film. You need to make this decision as you plan your unit, so that you are prepared to use the movie in the most effective manner. Here are a few pointers to consider in your decision as to when to show the film to your class.
Showing the Film at the Beginning of the Unit
- This has the advantage of introducing the film to the class and giving them the "gist" of the play before they get started. It can act as a great overview to refer to later on.
- The disadvantage of this method, though, is that it can be too long to show to the "uninitiated" and actually turn the students off and lead them to lose interest. The other disadvantage is that showing the movie at the beginning may distract them from forming their own opinions about the play before even reading it. Some students will rely solely on what they have seen in the movie, and not pay attention to anything taught in class.
Showing the Film at the End of the Unit
- This approach also has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of showing the movie at the end of the unit is that the students have gained prior knowledge of the film, when they see it. From their study in class, they will be able to understand a lot of more of what is going on, and be able to follow the movie much more easily. The more adept students may be able to recognize any differences between the script of the play and the produced movie.
- The disadvantage of showing the film at the end is that students is that the students will lose the benefit of being introduced to Shakespeare before they study.
Showing the Movie in Parts as You Study the Play
- This method has the advantage of not overwhelming the students with too much Shakespeare at once! The small chunks of film also make it easier for planning purposes because Shakespeare's plays can be very long. Doing it act by act, or even scene by scene, can be very good for discussion. as you discuss the movie part and the text.
- Possible disadvantages of this method may be the availability of the DVD player, and that it may be a bit disjointed in your lesson planning to use film this often in your classroom.
Showing the Movie Twice
A fourth option is to show one movie at the beginning and one at the end of the unit plan.That way, you get both the advantages of showing the movie at the beginning and at the end. The disadvantage is that this can take away from other valuable learning activities and time is always limited in the classroom. Your administration may or may not approve of a certain amount of film time in the classroom.
Showing Clips of Selected Parts of the Play
One last option is to not show a whole movie at all, but simply show clips to illustrate certain parts of the play. This can also be a very effective strategy that will allow you to use the power of film without allowing it to eat up too much of your teaching time. I would suggest this method especially for teachers who cannot afford too much classroom time for a movie.
There are a couple of drawbacks to this idea: first of all, it takes a lot of preparation time to prepare the clips and it does not allow the students to visualize the play as a whole.
So these are some options for deciding when to show the movies. Consider your students, your teaching style, and your other planned activities when making this decision.
Which Movie Should I Choose?
The next question you will wonder is, which movie to show? For popular plays such as Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, there are several productions available. You will have to find these resources early, to ensure they are there when you need them. Sometimes you will have to schedule around other teachers in your division who are also teaching the play or you might need to buy the resources from a teaching supply catalogue or an online book store. If you are not familiar with the film, look for reviews, talk to other teachers and preview the film, before procuring it, if that is possible.
There are three basic categories of movies you might choose to show in your class.
Word-for-Word Productions by the BBC
- First, there are stage productions of the play that follow the play script word-for-word. These versions are usually quite long. They can be intimidating to students but they do provide an excellent overview. These productions will vary greatly in quality. They may be quite boring for students but they provide a similar experience to what Shakespearean audiences would have had. The best known examples of these are the plays produced by the BBC.
- Secondly, there are plays that follow the story quite closely but try to be more realistic in their production by moving away from the stage and making it more like an actual movie. An example of this is Mel Gibson's Hamlet.
Movies That Use Part of a Play
- A third choice is movies that take parts of the play but do not attempt to reproduce the whole thing. These films may be set in modern times or be in animated form. They are often modern interpretations of the old stories. William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is an example of this type of movie.
Movies Inspired by Shakespeare
- One more choice is to show movies that refer to the play but are not actual reproductions of the play itself. An example of this is the movie, Ten Things I Hate About You.
Decide what kind of film to show, based on the needs of your class and your own individual teaching style. You may even show more than one film, or part of more than one film. Consider if you want a detailed overview of the play or just a general overview. Decide what you think will hold your students' attention and what your learning objectives are, and let this guide you in deciding what movie to show to your class.
Resources to Use With the Movie
Finally, you might ask yourself how to use the movie most effectively. What resources and teaching strategies can you use in conjunction with the film to be guide the students in their understanding? Rarely do I recommend simply showing a movie without some other teaching methods.
Following are some strategies you can use, along with the movie:
- Give a worksheet that is fill-in-the-blank with answers directly from the film. Give a small amount of marks for filling in the sheet. This will keep them watching for their answers and discourage sleeping during the movie!
- Give a pre-learning sheet, with all the main characters and a summary of each act, or section of the movie. Go over this as a class together before beginning the film. Stop the movie and refer back to the sheet from time to time, to keep them on track.
- Have section, or act questions, and stop to fill in the questions after each part. This will give students a break and allow time for discussion.
- Stop the movie throughout and discuss and ask questions to check for understanding.
- Give students some comprehension and application questions to do at the end of the film but pre-read these questions so they know what they are looking for. This really helps in retention of information and you will notice some of them completing the questions as the movie progresses.


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REFORM AND REFERENDUM: THE UK, IRELAND AND THE FUTURE OF EUROPE
REFORM AND REFERENDUM:
THE UK, IRELAND AND THE FUTURE OF EUROPE
Monday, 4 April 2016
Aula Maxima, UCC
Registration from 12.00pm
Event starts at 12.30pm sharp
As part of a series of events throughout Ireland in the run-up to the UK referendum on EU membership, European Movement Ireland in conjunction with the Department of Government, UCC and the Irish Association for Contemporary European Studies will be hosting a National Conversation covering the UK’s reform agenda and the possible implications – for Ireland, the UK and Europe – of a vote to leave the EU.
Speakers on the day will include:
- Deirdre Clune MEP
- Sean Kelly MEP
- Dr Mary C. Murphy, UCC
- Liadh Ni Riada MEP
- Senator Jillian van Turnhout, EM Ireland Vice-Chair and incoming Honorary President of UCC's Europa Society
A Senior UK Government Official will offer reflections at the event's conclusion
Following on from the recent opening of the series in Dublin, this event will take place in UCC’s Aula Maxima on April 4th running from 12.30pm to 3pm. Registration and lunch will open at 12pm.

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One in ten Metro readers believes the British National Party was the biggest political winner of 2009.
The main political parties have not done enough to prevent the British National Party gaining strength, former Conservative leader Michael Howard has warned.
British National Party leader Nick Griffin is to stand in Barking at the general election.
Home Secretary Alan Johnson has called for a "rational" debate on immigration to challenge the views of the far right British National Party.
British National Party leader Nick Griffin was racially abused by a man who made threatening "gun gestures" towards him, a court heard today.
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has called on Christians to "stand shoulder to shoulder" in rejecting the British National Party and its leader Nick Griffin, who he branded a "squalid racist".

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A lot of people have hemorrhoids without even realizing it. When they are small or you are only dealing with one or two of the swollen veins it is possible that you may not notice any discomfort or irritation on a regular basis. However, as hemorrhoids grow or as more develop, the condition can become quite painful.
There are two types of hemorrhoids:
- Internal Hemorrhoids
- External Hemorrhoids
Internal hemorrhoids develop inside of the anal cavity. It is impossible to see this type of hemorrhoid, unlike external hemorrhoids which are visible in the mirror as they develop outside of the anal sphincter. In some situations, it is possible to feel the presence of an internal hemorrhoid just inside the anal cavity, but you can’t always depend on this.
If you have never had hemorrhoids before, then you may have a few questions as to the specifics of the condition. Here is a quick guide to how to determine whether or not you have hemorrhoids with answers to a couple of frequently asked questions.
What do Hemorrhoids Look Like?
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that develop in the lining of the anal and rectal cavity. External hemorrhoids, being the only type visible to the naked eye, are the easiest to spot. These hemorrhoids look like small bulbs or growths of skin that stick out of the anal sphincter.
The color of hemorrhoids is typically the same as that of your skin, but may be red or blue depending on the severity. The size of the hemorrhoid will also vary depending on the severity.
You will only see an internal hemorrhoid with the help of an endoscopic camera, such as that is used in a colonoscopy. An image of internal hemorrhoids will show small growths sticking out of the lining of the anal cavity.
What do Hemorrhoids Feel Like?
Do hemorrhoids itch? Do hemorrhoids hurt?
These are some of the first questions that people will ask when they are trying to determine the cause of their discomfort. By far, the biggest complaint regarding hemorrhoids is the itching. The feeling of blood pulsing through a swollen and twisted vein in such a sensitive region of your body is going to cause you to feel itchy.
The worst part about itching hemorrhoids is that you can’t simply itch them, which typically causes the sensation to grow more severe. Sitting for a prolonged period of time will typically worsen the itching.
To alleviate itching caused by hemorrhoids you can try using cold compresses, take a warm sitz bath, or try using an over the counter ointment.
These solutions will help to reduce itching, as well as lessen the severity of other symptoms that commonly develop with hemorrhoids. Whether they are internal or external, all hemorrhoids produce the same symptoms at different levels of severity.
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- Throbbing or pulsing
- Light bleeding
- Pain during bowel movements
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Any instance of blood in the stool, including tarry stools, is not caused by hemorrhoids. Blood in the stool is an indication of internal bleeding and should be immediately addressed by your doctor.
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It’s without doubt that the former president Daniel Moi has left an enduring legacy.
Moi who was popularly known as Nyayo always intimated that he was following in the footsteps of his predecessor Jomo Kenyatta.
Moi was known for several quotes that defined him.
Here are some quotes from the former head of state:
1. Mimi naondoka kwenda kuwa raia mwema. Lakini wale wanaozingatia kuongoza msiweke Kenya chini. Msiweke msingi wa siasa zenu kwa chuki. Kama yuko mtu ametukana mimi namsamehe. Na kama yuko mtu ambaye nimesema kitu inaumiza roho yake unisamehe.
(I’m going to be an ordinary citizen but those who will take over from me should not fail Kenya. Don’t focus your politics on hate. If there is anyone who has insulted me, I have forgiven him. And if I have said something that hurts, forgive me.)
2. Kaeni vivyo hivyo
Moi used the phrase mostly after his speeches in a bid to emphasize the importance of peace and unity.
3. Nguruwe hujikaanga na mafuta yake
Loosely translated to a pig fries itself with its own fat meant to urge Kenyans to be careful so that their actions don’t bring problems to them.
4. Uongozi utabadilika mwaka ujao na utakapobadilika mambo mengi yatabadilika. Kwanza Moi hatakuwepo uongozini. (Leadership will change this coming year and as that happens a lot of things will change, After all, Moi will not be in power).
Daniel Moi spoke in 2002 during his impending retirement.
5. Na hiyo yote ni maendeleo
The former president used this phrase to remind Kenyans and other leaders that his main aim was to develop the country.
6. Siasa Mbaya Maisha mbaya
He said this to advise leaders against using divisive politics.
7. Ceremonial president, atakuwa na sauti gani hata sauti yake ya siasa, ceremonial
(A ceremonial president? Will he even have a voice, his voice will be ceremonial)
Moi was giving his opinion on the proposal to have a ceremonial president.
8. Kutaka kuwa rais ni rahisi kusema lakini ni lazima kuwa na fikra sawa (wanting to be president is easy but you must think clearly about it.)
This was his advice to politicians seeking to vie for seats in the 2002 general elections.
9. Mimi naomba mara kwa mara umoja wa Afrika. Na niliwaambieni wananchi tusimame kwa kupendana tusimame kwa kukaa kwa amani. (I have preached about African unity and told you that we should love each other and live in peace.)
10. Wanachi walitupa madaraka kufanya yale yanafaa kufanywa. Wanjiku baada ya kutoa mandate, tunarudi tena kwa wanjiku kusema tena onyesha sisi njia ya kuandika katiba ya Kenya. Huo ni mchezo wa aina gani,three years na katiba bado kuwa tayari. (Kenyans gave us the mandate to do what needs to be done but even after all that we still go back to them to ask them to show us how to write the constitution. What kind of joke is that? three years and the constitution is not ready.)
This was in 2002 and Daniel Moi was insisting on a team of experts to draft the constitution and not the Yash Pal Ghai led initiative which was collecting views of Kenyans.
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She opens the door, and her cat brings her the most adorable gift!
Some cats love to bring their humans gifts. They're usually dead creatures for us to... well, eat. Some cats, like this one below, are a little different. So cute! (Scroll down for the full video!)
"Most cats bring in creatures and give them as a present to their owners. This is called Gifting. My cat however always brings me... Well Flowers, leaves, branches and anything... Plant related. She will meow constantly until she has been acknowledged for her gift," this cat's human mom shared.
"Here, human. This is for you. Because I love you."
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Hlevel Architecture were asked to provide a fresh interior look for the popular restaurant and bar in Naples, FL.
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We were asked to add to the existing space increasing it from 4,100SF to 6,600 SF. This included replacing the original store front with new overhead doors, which would match the current over head door already in place . Changing the existing drive through door into a drive through window, making it accessible for for pick up orders.
The team worked on reconfiguring the current dining, retail and bar areas, while still keeping the current kitchen and cooler areas in place. New kitchen and bar equipment were installed to bring the whole feel of the restaurant into the “now” and ready to accommodate its customers and loyal locals.
It was a super fun project to work on, especially as the cantina its an integral feature of Naples nightlife.
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Let The Good Times Roll Poster Original Daybill 1973 Chuck Berry
Daybill Poster with rare blue art.Let the Good Times Roll is a 1973 rockumentary / concert film directed by Robert Abel and Sidney Levin. It features numerous stars from the American pop and rock music scene of the 1950s. The film follows a concert in the 1970s, interspersed with footage of the singers from the 1950s. It also includes interviews with the singers. The film ends with a rare, and apparently impromptu, duet between Berry and Diddley, who had recorded together before, but were not often filmed on stage together. Critics have said that Let the Good Times Roll is one of the "few movies about '50s rock that well and truly rocks".

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Turkey’s top health authority on Tuesday announced the Health Ministry will employ 12,000 new health personnel as part of the country’s measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The ministry is set to appoint 7,000 nurses, 1,700 midwives and 2,864 health technicians in 14 different fields, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Twitter.
The appointments will be made following applicants’ online submission of their preferences for placements, without an interview process. “The appointments will strengthen us in these difficult days of our struggle with the pandemic,” Koca said.
Health care workers are at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic. They work long shifts and often cannot see their families for fear of infections. The Health Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) recently approved a proposal by unions of health care workers to classify COVID-19 as an occupational disease. The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) endorsed the bid and its leader Devlet Bahçeli pledged on Tuesday during a parliamentary group meeting of his party that they would lend their support if a bill is enacted on the issue. People suffering from occupational diseases are entitled to various rights and benefits, including incapacity benefits and regular payments to the families of people who die of the diseases.

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- In which postcode do the most highly educated people live?
- Which urban area has the most families with children?
- Where in the country do the most families with high purchasing power live?
Statistics Sweden’s Market Profiles can help you to get the answers to these questions! Statistics Sweden’s Market Profiles combine statistics from many different registers with all types of geographic divisions, i.e. postcode areas, squares or urban areas!
Many people who use Statistics Sweden’s Market Profiles combine statistics with digital area delimitations and background maps in one geographic information system (GIS).
We can also combine client information from your client registers with Statistics Sweden’s Market Profiles. This would allow you to obtain a more detailed description of your existing market and also to calculate your market potential, for example at postcode level.
Data from the Map
Data from the Map is a useful tool when you want to look at a specific region. For instance, you can use an adress, highlight that region and receive a statistical report with tables and graphs. The Data from the Map standard option includes a statistical database with grid statistics for grids of 250 metres in urban areas, grids of one kilometre in rural areas, and a report sheet with tables and graphs.
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Chandler’s season ended with injury
Nuremberg says the outside back tore a ligament in his left knee during training on Sunday and will be out for three-to-four weeks.
Chandler will miss the club’s last two league games. against Fortuna Duesseldorf and Werder Bremen.
The 23-year-old player has appeared in 30 Bundesliga games this season, scoring one goal and creating three.
The U.S. has exhibition games against Belgium (May 29) and Germany (June 2), then plays qualifiers against Jamaica (June 7), Panama (June 11) and Honduras (June 18).


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Lock-Out/Tag-Out Systems are important in workplaces with Filter Press Equipment. LOTO is critically important for preventing equipment from being energized during routine filter press repairs or maintenance.
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Early care providers and families with young children continue to find themselves between a rock and a hard place.
The early learning and child care industry operates within a broken economic model, according to Christa Anders, coordinator for Transforming Minnesota’s Early Childhood Workforce.
Anders and her colleagues presented an overview of child care industry economics to the House Early Childhood Finance and Policy Committee Tuesday.
The lack of affordable, available child care comes down to a gap between what it costs to provide services and what parents are able to afford, Anders said, without enough state and federal investments to make up the difference.
“We ask parents to pay the most when they have the least ability to pay,” she said. “We as a society have consistently underinvested in early care and education, and that’s led to inadequate funding and a lack of harmonization among the funding streams.”
For providers, much of their expenses are fixed, with 70% going toward staffing and to meet regulatory requirements. Facility costs account for 20%, and the remaining 10% goes toward curriculum, program expenses and administrative costs.
Jamie Bonczyk, executive director of Hopkins Early Learning Center, highlighted how razor thin its annual net assets were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization managed to operate in the black until its subsidized lease was terminated. To remain viable, staff wages would have needed to be reduced from an average of $17 per hour to $9 per hour.
“It is not possible to pay somebody, with that amount expertise, $9 an hour and retain them. They would all go out the door,” she said.
The organization was unable to find another turnkey facility within its budget and the board voted to close the learning center. The program had been downsized since the onset of the pandemic, but when it closed last December, 21 teachers and 60 families were impacted.
Boncyk’s story not only detailed the struggles that providers and families face, but also those of educators. While the demand for early childhood educators is high, there’s little incentive to enter the profession.
“It is the lowest return on investment of all four-year degree professions … even though you have the same costs coming out [of college] as a person with an engineering four-year degree,” she said.
Rep. Peggy Bennett (R-Albert Lea) noted that costs associated with early care and learning are higher in Minnesota than in neighboring states and asked what could be causing that.
One factor may be that cost of living and educator salaries are higher in Minnesota, Anders said, adding that’s an issue being grappled with nationwide.
“The issues that we are experiencing in Minnesota are consistent across the country,” she said. “Yes, our costs might be slightly higher than other places, but the broken economic model of early care and education is not unique to Minnesota, it’s broken in every state across the country.”


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Some people are very organized and keep an "In Case of Death" folder in an obvious place in their residence. Such a folder has a list of assets and either an original will or trust or copy of a will or trust. Other people are not so organized and when they die their heirs may have to hunt for assets.
Financial accounts usually generate mailed paper statements or at least some mailings. Having access to deceased person's recent prior mail and future mail is often the best way to find out about what accounts they died owning. If the coroner's office advises you that your uncle died and they went to his residence and removed two sacks of mail it could be a sign that your uncle died with a lot money in different financial accounts. Or, maybe he's got a 1000 pen pals. And a multimillionaire could keep all his or her money in one account with statements delivered online. But even in today's internet world, an awful lot can be discovered by incoming mail. If someone hires us to do a probate we usually recommend that the person try to collect the decedent's incoming mail until they can be appointed the personal representative and then they can get the post office to transfer the decedent's mail to them.
County real estate records are public records and on line for most counties in the United States, often with totally free access. These records can be searched by owner's name. It is true that the owner of real estate can be concealed by a cryptically named trust such as the Happy Easter Bunny Trust, but most people we do trusts for like to use their own names on the trust. Unfortunately, there is no general way to search all counties in a state or all counties in the United States at one time by owner name.
Once a probate is closed it cannot be re-opened if additional assets are discovered. Instead, a new probate procedure must be started. Let us say for example that a "loner" person estranged from their family dies and it is known that the person has a $70,000 bank account. That bank account can be probated and the money distributed to the person's next of kin. Now, two years later, it is discovered that person also had a $60,000 bank account. Now in the first case a cheaper, simpler, "Set Aside Without Administration" procedure could have been used because the estate is not more than $100,000. See the different levels of probate complexity on our probate page. But for the second bank account a new estate must be opened and this time the somewhat more expensive and complex "Summary Administration" procedure must be used because now the value of the estate is the $70,000 already distributed, along with the new $60,000 account.

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"Anita inspires me to be creative and unique. The day I got her first book I fixed a cup of coffee and read it from cover to cover that night. It’s the best purchase I make for marketing purposes. She tells you how to stand out from the crowd, how to create travel guides for clients, and how to market in the most innovative ways. I can’t thank her enough for all of her fantastic, creative ideas. And her new book is not only more of the same, but lots of new ideas, too. She’s the BEST!
- Tish Black-Hughes, Anytime Travel
"I read your book cover to cover the day after your seminar in Seattle. I have been in the travel industry for 26+ years but I had not tried the letter to the GM (general manger) at hotels. I had 3 different clients traveling to Disneyland, Hawaii and Albany, NY. I sent all the letters the same day. Disneyland answered the next day with an upgrade to concierge level. Hawaii answered the next day with a newly refurbished room as well as ocean view. My clients were thrilled. None have traveled yet, but they could not thank me enough. Yahoo!!! It was almost embarrassing. Great ideas!!! Thanks ever so!"
- Vicky Giannelli, ACC
"Last night it was 3 a.m. So tonight I figured I would go to bed early. Got home from a four-hour meeting with people who are the core of my November trip to Egypt....poured a Canadian Club, fixed some pasta, watched "Frazer" and was ready to go to bed early, when I decided to leaf through your book. That was two hours ago and I read it cover to cover. Anita, it is excellent! Well written and organized with forms that are eminently usable, packed full of ideas! I can enthusiastically sell the book. My comments are sincere. The book is very readable and is packed with good old fashioned 'how-to' which should be very helpful to those who would like to enter this profession as well as those who are already in it."
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"Thank you for your time at DEMA. We read some of your book before going on our already planned trip to Cozumel. Called the manager and arranged a cocktail party and special welcome for our group. Also received an upgrade (free) on our room. Now we are going to read the rest of the book and put in some new ideas for the next trip. One thing we would like to do is get luggage tags you talk about for everyone with our shop logo on it. We'll keep in touch."
- Larry and Lisa Squillace
"Yes, please, lets keep in touch! I am already working on some travel plans for people at my Mom's place of business that are eager for a travel agent to give them personal attention. In addition I was in ATL on Wednesday and got some great ideas for the new EASY DIVERS Destination pack that will be delivered to all of my FIJI travelers. I will let you know more about it as I get it put together. It was great that you suggested the 10% of commission rule as a good budget for the special extras. You might be glad to know that the new motto for my business is 'OVER THE TOP!'"
- Saralynn Turner
"It was great finely meeting you in person at the Tour and Cruise seminar in Miami. Keep up the good work on your writing. I can't wait until your next book comes out. You have so many good ideas. I also appreciate the fact that there are home-based owners that really are selling travel. We really do love what we do. I am in the "Memory Making" business and it gives me great pleasure to have helped someone fulfill their dreams."
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"I want to tell you that you are an inspiration to me and my home based Travel Business. Meeting you was the best thing that happened to me in regards to my Business. Your book is exceptional and I feel honored to have met you.."
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- Roger and Heidi Champigny
"I wanted to let you know I finished your book and found it very helpful to get me started on the road to being an independent travel agent. I especially liked your idea for writing hotels to get your customers VIP treatment and the clever ideas to show your customers appreciation. Overall, your book had a lot of practical ideas. Now, to put them into practice as I develop my client base. Thanks for your info."
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- Donna (via e-mail)
"I am an outside sales agent. I came a across your article in the Travel Weekly. I also wanted to let you know it gives me great hope to see another outside sales agent make it in this industry. You are an inspiration and I hope that someday I can step out as well. Thank you so much for writing this book and I cannot wait to get it so that I can learn from one of the best!”
- Amy Prazeau
"I am really enjoying my copy of your book...actually, I read it as soon as I received it... and have re-read parts several times.... I have a success story ..... my clients were going to Nassau on a budget. I arranged an Apple Vacation at a property they could afford.... wrote YOUR LETTER [or better still, waved the "letter wand".... ] and just heard today, they were upgraded to Ocean Front... others on the flight with the same package, looked out at the pool... and my clients SAW THE SEA!!! I will always use the "letter wand".... they now think I am a Queen! Thank you again... I am looking forward to a live seminar in the east.... Thank you again"
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Endorsements from Travel Industry Leaders and Executives…
“Success guru Tony Robbins says that if you want to be successful, model yourself on someone who has already achieved the success you seek. When it comes to succeeding as a home-based travel agent, I can think of no better role model than Anita Pagliasso. She's a rock star and a total inspiration. That's why I recommend her books to all my students."
- Kelly Monaghan, CTC. Author, Home Travel Agency
"Anita Pagliasso is an innovative, creative and crackerjack travel marketer who practices what she preaches in her own travel agency. As columnist for Agent @ Home magazine since the inaugural issue, she's been providing great advice to agents working from home for many years. Now she outdoes herself in her new book, which is an essential read for home-based travel agents seeking to grow their business and anyone who wants to effectively market and sell travel."
- James Shillinglaw, Editor and Publisher
"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Anita for over 20 years. Her book, ".How I Made a Small Fortune as a Home Based Agent" and CD, "Tool Box for Home Based Agents" have been part of Career Quest's training programs for new travel agents. Anita has conducted marketing seminars for Career Quest over the years and is a frequent speaker on our monthly chat rooms. Many of our graduates have chosen "A Ticket2Travel" as their host agency and all we ever hear are raves about the support Anita provides her agents."
- Nancy Kist, CTC President of Career Quest Training Center
“Anita Pagliasso is mentor for many travel agents. Here expertise in operating and promoting a successful travel business has been admired and respected by many travel educators. Her ability to provide agents with the knowledge and tools to become a successful home-based agent is priceless. I recommend her books and training materials to new and veteran agents."
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“I have been an avid traveler for as far as I can remember. So I thought it was a natural transition when I was invited to work in a travel agency. The next step would be to open my own! Very soon I realized that a traveler and a successful travel agent are two very different animals. How I would have loved to get my hands on Anita Pagliasso’s books then! Ever since Anita Pagliasso decided to come into the travel business, she has not looked back. After her home-based business grew to be a host agency that now includes more than 50 independent contractors, she decided to share her expertise and vast knowledge with anyone who has a passion for travel. In both my work as a travel agent and working with people with disabilities over the last twenty four years, I have met few people as dedicated and caring as the author of this book. She has helped many navigate the complex field of selling travel successfully and fulfilling their dreams of a profitable business. She has a large fan following who are convinced of her competence as well as her ability to motivate and educate. Unlike her previous books, this new book “From Home-Based to POWERHOUSE! Marketing strategies to take your passion to profit” is a final step of accomplishment by a home-based agent. She shares her coming of age in the industry with insightful, innovative, and creative marketing ideas. It is a must read book for anyone who wants to have fun selling travel and keep the cash registers running too. We, at SATH (Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality), strongly recommend anyone planning an entry into the travel business or has been in it for a long time to read this book and get their businesses to flourish. This beautifully written book will not only guide you through the intricate web of creative and successful marketing, but also will instill more passion into your selling.”
- Jani Nayer, Executive Coordinator SATH (Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality)
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Sen. Mitt Romney and other Republicans in the Senate are pressuring the Biden administration to resume building the southern border wall as a new crisis looms this week with the impending expiration of Title 42.
The letter written to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas claims the Biden Administration has ignored the border crisis and is only now realizing that the impending repeal of Title 42 authorities and the predicted increase in border crossings will have catastrophic effects on national security.
Legislators are demanding additional information on the condition of the border wall in preparation for future congressional action, arguing that the decision to cease border wall construction in early 2021 has considerably exacerbated the severe humanitarian issue brought on by illegal immigration.
Over 450 miles of the wall were constructed during the Trump administration before the Biden administration abruptly halted construction, something Biden had campaigned on. The administration also terminated contracts. Earlier this year, at the North American Leaders Summit in Mexico City, Biden’s opposition to wall construction earned him praise from his Mexican counterpart.
Lopez Obrador said Biden is the first U.S. president in a very long time not to build even one meter of wall. The Mexican president had also thanked Biden for not adding to the wall.
Instead, a DHS official said the department focuses on evidence-based, novel approaches to border security and invests heavily in cutting-edge technology. It has increased processing and staffing resources to maintain systems that handle twice as many individuals. According to the official, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) budget for FY2024 includes $113 million for new hires.
Meanwhile, the government has taken steps to close some gaps, notably in Arizona. In an April Senate hearing, Mayorkas said about 130 projects were approved to address gaps and install gates. DHS claims to have closed 55 gaps and gates, with further closures in the works.
However, the lawmakers are not impressed, stating while sealing small gaps in existing sections of the wall may be better than nothing, the border wall remains incomplete, with no plan for additional construction.
There was a dramatic uptick in border crossings after wall construction ended. According to the legislators, over 2.3 million migrant encounters and approximately 600,000 escapes occurred in FY2022.
As the Title 42 public health order that has allowed for the swift expulsion of migrants at the border owing to the COVID-19 outbreak expires over the next few days, these figures are projected to rise. So far this week, officials have encountered over 10,000 migrants per day.
In the letter, Republicans cited an immigrant’s recent mass shooting in Texas as evidence that the increased risk of violent, unlawful immigrants slipping through the cracks and threatening the safety of communities increases when the border is overburdened and unsecured.
The lawmakers indicated that recent deployments like 1,500 troops to the border might not be necessary if there was a fully constructed wall.
A DHS spokesman assured lawmakers that the agency would continue cooperating with their information requests through proper methods.


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CHANDIGARH: Aanchal Sharma is dehydrated. Clad in a black sports bra, matching shorts and heels, the 22-yearold from Derabassi says she hasn't had a glass of water in three days. Thirst is making her head swirl but then, water would round off those carefully-cultivated edges -her veins won't pop, her abs won't show and her only-salad diet of last three months wouldn't be of much use. She is standing behind the curtain at Post Graduate Government College's auditorium right now and spritzing down washboard midriff with a pain-relief spray. This makes her muscles appear dewy as she flexes them for a jury of blue-blazer-clad men and it all pays off. She comes offstage with a giant trophy and a medal after being declared Miss Chandigarh 2017 Sports Physique -a new category introduced for women by Chandigarh Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Association at its annual championship this year. Last evening, the contest morphed from a spectator sport into something of a pageant when 200 brawny men with serial numbers dangling on their crotches were followed by eleven homegrown women who showed up in sparkly twopieces, faux-diamond jewellery and make-up. All of these eleven showed off their rubber spines -some collapsing into splits, others emerging on the other side of handstands -in Miss Chandigarh 2017's well-known `Fitness models' category . However, four of them came back for the brand new `Sports Physique' contest -where contestants were judged on basis of their structure rather than flexibility. That title was born out of a problem. “We used to find it tough to judge all women on par for flexibility as some were slim, Yoga girls while others were more muscular, gym-going women,“ says Munit Sachdeva, president of six-year-old Chandigarh Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Association, which aims to promote athletes from Chandigarh. While the medal came with a cash prize of Rs 5000, it was the platform that mattered to many of these twenty-somethings. Preeti Rana, 23, who has learnt both Yoga and Taek Won Do, was looking for “confidence“, porcelain-complexioned gymnast Manjot Kaur, 20, sought out the stage for “motivation“ to pursue a degree in Yoga and two-time winner Nisha Dhaudiyal wanted to muster confidence to be “Miss Universe“. As she dabbed on body lotion, Kalpana Negi, 23, who had won the fitness model title in 2015 and whose parents have immortalized that moment in posters all around their home, said the title is a launchpad, “which helps you compete nationally and internationally“.Abroad, in fact, fitness models are required to wear bikinis but concessions are made in India. At the event, Amit Chahal, 23, a medal-winning Yoga champion who is pursuing her post graduation in Yoga therapy , chose to go with a more modest top and shorts instead of a two-piece. Many had defied odds to be there. Nusrat Khan, 29, whose parents were against her going to the gym even and who has had a lumbar surgery that rendered her spine stiff, looked radiant with enviable upper arms cultivated over three months of strength training and yoga. “I want to create awareness about weight training,“ said Khan, who is pursuing a PhD in sports psychology. Towering above all of them in a sparkly golden two-piece, 20-year-old Niharika Sharma, who took part in both the categories and went on to win the Miss Chandigarh 2017 `Fitness Model' title, confessed that she wasn't always lean. “I used to weigh 95 kg till last year. But my brother, Shivam, and my coach, Sooraj Bhan, who really encouraged me to get fit,“ said Derabassi's Sharma, who, like her friend Aanchal, aims to compete in the annual national championship next week.
- India v Australia: India need to use referrals better
The inability to use the Decision Review System judiciously did play a role in India's humiliating defeat in the first Test. Indians, who wasted a majority of their reviews in the first innings, didn't learn their lessons even in the second essay.
- India v Australia: Kohli's men cave in without a fight in Pune
Virat Kohli took one long look at where the ball had pitched - disbelieving his own act more than what the ball had done - before walking back to the pavilion. The Indian captain had shouldered arms to a ball that held its line from Australia's left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe and had his off-stump pegged back.
- India v Australia: Turner worked in our favour, says Smith
With their incredible 333-run victory in the first Test, the Australians have made sure of one thing: If the series result is going to be 4-0, it won't be in favour of the Indians. A key narrative of the series-opener here has been how the visiting spinners were able to exploit the turner at the MCA better than the home team.
- India v Australia: Chennai man Sridharan Sriram spun the tale in Kohli & Co downfall
Cricket Australia's association with Sriram started in 2015, when he helped the 'A' team handle the conditions at Chepauk. After that, he has been part of the Australian set-up as a consultant in their sub-continent tours, helping the players deal with the mystery of spin.
- Come clear on defunct CCTV cams in low-floor buses: HRC
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) has issued a notice to Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner asking why CCTV cameras in a low-floor bus, in which a commuter was murdered on February 21, were out of order. Pickpockets murdered a youth in crowded Royal Market area. The commission also sought the number of buses which have CCTV cameras, but are not in a working condition. Similarly, the commission asked DIG, Bhopal, when police got information of incident and the time it took took cops to reach the spot. Taking cognisance of murder in moving low-floor bus, the commission asked officials to send a report at the earliest. The murder made every commuter shudder because it’s one thing to be pickpocketed, but quite another if thieves are willing to stick a knife into you for a few hundred rupees barely a hundred metres from a police station. What makes the murder even more tragic is the victim, 25-year-old Kamal Singh, was on his way to the chief minister’s house to seek aid for his ailing baby and boarded the wrong bus. Despite the bus being crowded, police said not a single person on the bus was willing to to give a statement. There are no suspects. And the CCTV camera in the bus was not working, police said. Kamal lived with his family in Tanda Berasia locality of Gunga on Bhopal’s outskirts. He and his brother-in-law Himmat Singh came to the city on a bike on Tuesday and parked it near LMB Hospital to take the bus to the CM’s house. Police managed to arrest two accused in the case.
- India v Australia: Harbhajan takes a jibe at Pune track post India's 333-run loss
Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who predicted a 4-0 verdict in favour of India in the run-up to the four-match Test rubber against Australia, on Saturday blamed the pitch for the home team's 333-run loss in the opening match.
- Activists demand unlimited free RTI info for BPL applicants
AURANGABAD: As the Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicants will no longer be able to seek unlimited photocopies of desired information under the Right To Information (RTI) Act as per new rules, activists have demanded rolling back the concerned decision. "It is a prejudiced decision, which is detrimental to the spirit of the RTI Act. The government should scrap such diktat," said Nitin Pawar, a leader of unorganized sector labourers. In a major decision, the State General Administration Department (GAD) has asked all public institutions that BPL candidates should be given only 50 photocopies of desired information free of cost and thereafter normal charges be recovered on the line of other applicants. Fee of Rs 2 per page is charged for photocopies of information sought by other than BPL candidates. The GAD circular, in its introductory part, has referred to a slew of recommendations the State Information Commission (SIC) had made in past and clubbed all those in annual report of 2016, paving the way for speculations that the move to charge BPL applicants has been suggested by the SIC. Sushil Rathod, another activist, said any circular from the government department should not negate the legislation framed by the Parliament. "The government should have equal approach towards looking at different stakeholders and any biased attitude towards particular community implies towards sick mind of policy makers ," he said.
- BSF hands over Pak national to Pakistan Rangers
AMRITSAR : Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday handed over a Pakistani national to Pakistan Rangers from Attari land border. Giving details, BSF, deputy inspector general, RS Kataria informed that BSF troops at Border Out Post Dona Raja Deena Nath had apprehended a Pakistani national Mureed Faquir, 60 who had inadvertently entered the Indian territory. Faqir is a resident of Jakhwabad in Pakistan. BSF didn't find anything objectionable from his possession and he was returned on the humanitarian ground.


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It will be ready, steady, Escar-go as racing snails take to the starting line to help raise money to buy new wheelchairs for patients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Edward and Carol Manning have organised a Snail Race Night at Three Holes Village Hall on Saturday, February 24, to support the Hospital’s Wheely Big Appeal.
The Hospital has raised more than £16,000 towards its £25,000 target to buy 30 new wheelchairs to help patients get around the Gayton Road site.
A total of 64 snails will be heading for the finish line during the eight races which will be taking place on the night from 7.30pm.
Mr Manning, who lives in Three Holes, said: “The event will be similar to horse racing but with snails. People will be able to sponsor a snail and bet on it during the night.
“We are hoping to raise between £500 and £800 to help the hospital and it should be a really good night.”
People will not have to shell out a lot as tickets cost just £5, including a sausage and chip supper. Tickets need to be ordered in advance to help with catering. To book please contact Mr Manning on 01945 773961 or 07867 978830. There is also a licensed bar.
The Wheely Big Appeal is fundraising for 30 new unique wheelchairs fitted with: sturdy sliding foot rests, fixed IV poles and calf/leg supports for patients.
If you would like to support the campaign through fundraising events, donations or sponsorships you can contact Laurence Morlaàs, Fundraising Executive by email at: email@example.com or call 01553 613373.
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Carol and Edward Manning have organised a Snail Race to support the Wheely Big Appeal.


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Let’s talk about taxes.
Even though it’s early in the year 2020, April 15th is going to come around before you know it. It’s best to get things organized now and ready to file in case you discover forms are missing or other potential hindrances.
This year, don’t scramble to gather all of your tax information only to file your return in a rushed panic. Learn what you can do now and prepare as much as possible to make tax day a breeze.
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Taxes can get really tricky if you own any cryptocurrency. And this year, the IRS is really going to be looking to see if crypto investors are properly filing their investments. So how in the world does it get taxed? What should you fill out on your return? What if you do it wrong? Do you even need to pay taxes on cryptocurrency?
Before you fill out your IRS 8949 form to report your cryptocurrency gains and losses, there are a few things that you should keep in mind. Tax rules change every year and 2020 is no different. Prepare yourself for this year’s taxes and read up on what you need to know, especially about cryptocurrency.
We won’t be going over every single nitty-gritty detail about filling your cryptocurrency, however, if you have any questions that we don’t end up answering, the IRS website has a great FAQ page dedicated to questions about filing cryptocurrency.
Here are 3 things that are helpful to understand before filing your cryptocurrency tax return:
1. Understand the IRS Guidelines on Taxable Activities
You certainly don’t want to be taxed on something that doesn’t actually get taxed on. That’s why it’s important to understand what is labeled as a taxable activity.
When it comes to cryptocurrency, you can be taxed on exchanging cryptocurrency to fiat-trading crypto to crypto-paying for goods and services with crypto-earning cryptocurrency including mining, airdrops, and hard forks.
2. Miners May Be Eligible For Certain Deductions
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If you’re a cryptominer, you can qualify for certain deductions.
Cryptominers are responsible for verifying certain transactions by using complex mathematical skills. Often, this requires having certain equipment and software programs that the cryptominers have to purchase. This equipment is actually tax-deductible for cryptominers.
Of course, running a computer system will increase your electric bill by quite a bit. In fact, according to Digiconomist, the amount of energy used around the world specifically for mining cryptocurrency is the same amount of energy consumed in Australia. So, because cryptomining uses up so much energy, you can deduct your electric bill that was used solely for cryptomining.
It’s possible that your equipment will need some repair, which means you may be eligible for a tax break. Depending on the cost of the repairs for your equipment, you could also deduct that from your taxes.
And finally, if you had to rent some space for your cryptomining, that could also be deducted from your taxes. You can also see if you are eligible to get a tax break from using your home as an office here.
3. Harvest Your Bitcoin Losses
So, the bad news is, you may have had some losses this year.
The good news is, you don’t get taxed on your crypto losses. So be sure to keep track of your losses because you’ll have to report them on the IRS 8949 form when you file your taxes this year. Reporting your cryptocurrency losses can minimize your tax liability which means you won’t have to pay as much in taxes when the time comes.
Cryptocurrency has had an unfortunate loss during the summer of 2019 and December. The best thing you can do if you’ve had a bad loss with your investment in cryptocurrency is to harvest your losses.
Investopedia explains that tax-loss harvesting is the process of selling your securities at a loss in order to offset a capital gains tax liability. So, harvesting your cryptocurrency allows you to minimize your tax liability and you only have to pay taxes on your gains.
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DENVER (CBS4) — A 24-year-old Denver man is in jail and may face a murder charge after he allegedly confronted a group of purported car thieves inside his vehicle Friday morning.
Brice Fitch was taken into custody Saturday by the Denver Police Department. He is being held for investigation of First Degree Murder.
DPD stated in a press release Sunday that Fitch is believed to have fired a gun at an undisclosed number of people he encountered shortly after 4 a.m. Friday in the 300 block of S. Jasmine Street.
Nine hours later, officers from the Aurora Police Department found a deceased male inside a sedan parked in the 12600 block of E. Exposition Avenue in Aurora. It was determined the man died from a gunshot wound.
DPD investigators believe the deceased was among the group of individuals that was either trying to steal items from the vehicle or steal the car itself.
The Denver Medical Examiner has not yet revealed the identity of the dead man, and likely will not do so until Monday.
“Detectives are working to understand the details of the interaction between the owner of the vehicle and the deceased,” DPD stated in its press release, “but have learned the owner discharged a weapon multiple times during the incident.”
Further information about the other people thought to be involved in the theft – the number of them, their identities, and whether they are possibly a threat to the public – was not provided by Denver PD.
When Copter4 flew over the Exposition scene Friday afternoon, the rear window of the vehicle appeared to be blown out.
Homicide detectives from both departments are investigating the incident.
A CBS4 legal expert says a case like this is not covered under the “Make My Day” law because you cannot use deadly force to protect property, only if you feel like your life is in imminent danger.


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Mud-spattered Lexington high school runners made the best of a sloppy Kentucky Horse Park course on Saturday, as several of the city’s teams had strong performances on a slightly-altered 5-kilometer course.
“Everybody has to run in the same conditions,” Lexington Christian Academy freshman Anna Rupp said. “Who’s going to handle it the best?”
Due to heavy rain in previous days that water-logged much of the dirt and grass course, it had to be pushed up 55 meters. But most runners were hardly affected by the changes.
For the second straight year, Louisville Holy Cross handled the course the best in the Boys’ 1A championship. Lexington Christian Academy finished second. On the girls’ side, Bishop Brossart also recorded their second straight championship and LCA came in second— its highest finish ever.
In the Girls’ 2A championship, Scott High School won for the first time in 20 years, and Lexington Catholic secured its third straight boys’ championship.
Tim Wiesenhahn, Lexington Catholic’s head coach, said that to build a perennial winner you need great runners that know how to “suffer.”
“Our slogan was, ‘Suffer, and be strong,’” he said. “That’s not just a cliche. We try to teach them how to suffer and get through this and keep going.”
In the boys’ 3A championship, Louisville Trinity denied St. Xavier the four-peat by winning its first state championship since 2010, and in the final race of the day, the Oldham County girls’ team took home top team honors for the first time since 1992.
Three first-time girls’ champs
The girls’ 1A race was a tactical battle from the beginning. Rupp, the LCA freshman, battled with Morgan County senior Kailee Perry most of the way. But by the end of the second mile, Rupp had established a lead and held on to win the individual title with a time of 19:02.50.
Rupp said that knowing that Perry, who won the 2016 state championship race, wasn’t far behind her helped her finished strong.
“Come on, come on, come on,” Rupp said her coach yelled to her in the final stretch. “You got to go, (Perry) is still in it and she’s really fast.”
“I was like, ‘I’m trying,’” Rupp said with a laugh.
Maggie Schroeder’s 19:07.68 effort gave her a comfortable win in the 2A championship, as she bested the second-place runner by 17 seconds.
“It hurt,” Schroeder, a sophomore from Highlands, said with a grin after winning her school’s first girls’ state individual championship. “It was pretty awesome. I never put it very deep in my head that I could win because I didn’t want to be disappointed if I didn’t.”
Schroeder might have won by more had she not taken an almost 20-meter detour in the wrong direction toward the end of the race.
“I have ran this like six times, and for some reason I just went the other way. I wasn’t thinking,” Schroeder said. “For a second I had that little thought in my head that, ‘Oh my gosh, what if that lost me state?’ It didn’t, thankfully.”
Ciara O’Shea, an eighth-grader for Madison Central, ran a 18:41.90 race — the fastest time on the girls’ side — to win the 3A state championship.
“It means so much to me to know that I have the ability to run up and compete and still do good,” O’Shea said.
She began the race quite aggressively as she established her lead in the first mile and never looked back.
Boys’ races weren’t all chalk
Keeton Thornsberry, a Louisville Holy Cross senior, won the boys’ 1A title for the third year in a row. His 15:46.39 performance — the fastest of the day — gave him enough time to cross the finish line, catch his breath and wait 23 seconds to high-five and hug Caleb Bolus, his teammate and the second-place finisher, as he crossed the finish line.
Warren East senior Colton Bullington, out-kicked his competition in the final stretch for the 2A championship with a time of 16:20.23. After finishing fifth for the past two years, Bullington said he was proud that in his final high school meet he “actually did it.”
“It feels great,” Bullington said. “I can’t really describe it.”
Madisonville-North Hopkins senior Christian Parker pounded out a 15:48.22 win in the 3A race. Jonah Mitchell, a Muhlenberg County senior, hung with him for most of the race. Parker switched to a new gear in the last few hundred meters to secure the win. Parker said that knowing his opponent might have given him a big advantage in the final stretch.
“We’re good buddies outside of racing,” Parker said of Mitchell. “Last year we did every long run together, we trained with each other a lot.”


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Wow! What a stay! This was the last hotel I stayed at on my 2 week trip throughout Peru and I must say we saved the BEST for last. This hotel is very unique. It is an award-winning eco-lodge located on Isla Suasi, Lake Titicaca’s sole private island. As it is an eco resort, there are no plug ins in the room but you can easily charge all your electronics in the lobby. They turn of electricity in the rooms for most of the day, so plan accordingly. The rooms were cozy, I especially enjoyed the woodburning stove in our room which kept us warm at night. The staff was friendly and caring. The food was good, I especially enjoyed the daily BBQ lunches which were served outside in the garden overlooking Lake Titicaca. This is a great place to get some rest after a long trip but if you are more active, there is definitely stuff to do. We walked around the island a few times and took out kayaks which was a lot of fun. I definitely recommend staying here!!
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December 9th, 2023 | Slatington Expo Center | Slatington, PA
On Saturday, December 9th, 2023, PPW geared up for the holiday season by presenting "Lights Out" at the Slatington Expo Center! The stars were in the ring and not on top of the tree on this night, with names like Real1 (formerly known as Enzo Amore) former AEW star VSK and NWA star Wrecking Ball Legursky in attendance.
In the main event, the first ever PPW Trios Champions were crowned when the Sindicate (Sam Adams, Salem Gray and Damien Gray) defeated The Chopping Block (Royal Money, Luca Brazzi and Jimmy Konway), albeit in controversial fashion.
Elsewhere, Dio Bando retained his Television Championship against Griffin McCoy, Team BIG lost their Tag Team Championships to Team HUGE, and PPW Heavyweight Champion Adrien Soriano and Real1 teamed up to defeat a pair of former PPW Heavyweight Champions Clutch Adams and The Mecca.
Complete results of the show can be found below.
PPW Tag Team Championship Match
Team YUGE (Wrecking Ball Legursky and Alec Odin) defeated Team BIG (Dan Champion and Havoc) to become the new PPW Tag Team Champions
PPW Television Championship Match
Dio Bando defeated Griffin McCoy to retain the PPW Television Championship
Sammi Chaos defeated Simone Valentina
VSK defeated Brad Baylor (with Jared Ruda)
Tag Team Match
Adrien Soriano (with Delilah) and Real1 defeated The Mecca and Clutch Adams
Triple Threat Tag Team Match
Counter Strike (Nolan Pierce and Mark Alexander) defeated Nice and Smooth (Trace Parker and Tom Mitchell) and Primal Fear (Gabriel Hodder and Matthew Omen) (with Delilah)
Triple Threat Match to Determine the Number 1 Contender to the PPW Television Championship
Brando Lee defeated Chris Slade and Alex Devine
Facade defeated Vinny Pacifico
PPW United States Championship Match
Andy Header defeated Rembrandt by disqualification (Rembrandt retains the United States Championship since the championship cannot chang hands via disqualification)
PPW Trio Championships Tournament Finals
Sindicate (Sam Adams, Damien Gray and Salem Gray) defeated The Chopping Block (Royal Money, Luca Brazzi and Jimmy Konway) to become the inaugural PPW Trios Champions

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These databases provide digital version of archival materials, including government documents, personal accounts, field notes, and newspaper articles.
Other Useful Guides
Archives Direct's advanced search provides multiple fields for separate search terms. The boolean relationship between search one search term and others is defined by a drop down menu to the right of each field. Each field supports AND, OR, and NOT relationships. These same terms can also be used within search boxes, and are detected whether or not they are lowercase.
The "Word Stemming" option allows you to stem each of your search terms to broaden your search results. For more information on word stemming, see Stanford Natural Language Processing's page on the topic.
Archives Direct allows you to tailor specific search boxes to specific metadata fields. The fields you can choose from are:
Archives Direct also allows you to filter your entire search by other categories, such as Date, Collection, and Region.
Gale Primary Sources' advanced search, like Archives Direct, compartmentalizes each search term into its own box, with boolean relationships between terms defined with drop-down menus to the left of each box. Also like Archives Direct, it supports AND, OR, and NOT. These terms are detected, upper- or lowercase, inside individual search boxes.
Beneath the search boxes, there is a check-box which allows you to "Allow variations". Selecting this box will match variant spellings of words or phrases which may appear in historical documents.
Additionally, you can narrow both individual search boxes and the search as a whole by various criteria, though these criteria vary from resource to resource. They will be noted in individual entries below.
Border and Migration Studies Online has a complex search interface which is difficult to detail fully here. This is a brief gloss of the major features.
The advanced search provides over a dozen categorized boxes which allow you to narrow your search based on keywords or categories of many different types. Some of these categories accept any search terms - others only accept certain specific terms. For those latter categories, a helpful menu is provided to the right of the search box, which is accessed by clicking "Select terms". This menu lets you choose from a list of valid terms.
The results of searches done within Border and Migration Studies Online can also be treated as a group of documents to be searched within. However, your search options for these subsequent searches are more limited, the same as the site's basic search.
Boolean support for this search engine is not documented. However, it does appear to support AND, OR, and NOT keywords (based on testing). It does not appear to be possible to define boolean relationships between different search boxes, so they are assumed to be additive (AND connects each search box's conditions, meaning they all must be met).
Border and Migration Studies Online also allows you to specify your search by a number of other categories that do not have associated search boxes. These are:
Finally, you can choose how to sort your search results. You can sort by:
African Newspapers is a sub-collection of Readex's World Newspaper Archive. When using this database, make sure to only search the African Newspaper collections. To specify this, click the grey box above the advanced search interface that says "Searching [0-5] of 5 databases", and select only those databases you are interested in.
AND, OR, and NOT are supported both within individual search boxes and between boxes, using drop down menus to the left of each search box. The topmost search box does not have a boolean menu - if it is the only box filled, it must be matched.
Each search box can be made to specifically target a certain metadata field using the drop down menu to the left of the box. The options are:
Additionally, one can narrow their search to a certain date range.
Finally, there are basic sorting options. These are:

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