I went to a storytelling festival last weekend. The tellers and the crowd were as one might expect – devoted, colorful, passionate and from many different walks of life. There were over 300 people in the audience on the first night of a three-day event.
I left the evening feeling both delighted and sad. Delighted because we humans can demonstrate a wonderful capacity for creativity and connection in our communication. Sad because I was reminded of how difficult it is for most of us to make the time and manage the attention span required for a good old fashioned storytelling experience. Storytelling is like the marriage of an intimate conversation and theater. In the classical sense, storytelling predates written history and involves conveying events in words, images, gestures and sounds – primarily as a way to entertain, educate and preserve cultural and moral values. Not really different from TV and movies today? I would argue that we gain a certain richness of experience, understanding and texture from live storytelling. There is a particular kind of engagement and attention you can get from another human being that another medium can’t deliver. It is the same with live music or theater.
In business, storytelling is coming back into favor as an alternative to power-point. I don’t see too much storytelling in the leadership ranks of my clients. Most of the time there is a preference for directness and brevity. I would like to suggest a structure for storytelling in business that may help close the gap between the need for a point and the desire to tell a story. It is called Event, Point, Relevance.
Event: This is where you tell your story, briefly.
Point: Now you come quickly to the point, the reason why you have chosen this story.
Relevance: At this stage you tell the listener why this story is relevant to them or the presentation or message you are giving.
I recently had a client who wanted to ad a little ‘spice’ to his usual themed sales presentations. He decided to tell the story of a 56 year old woman who recently took the longest ever time to swim the English Channel – more than 28 hours. It was a remarkable tale of grit and determination as the tides swept her away from her goal. She declared, “Time and tide wait for no man…but I wasn’t going to give up” A good story for motivating and encouraging others.
Here’s an example:
(event) A 56 year old mother of three took the longest ever time to swim the English Channel. Some would say her finishing was against the odds. Particularly as the sun came up she realized the tide had taken her further away from the finish.
(point) Most people thought she wouldn’t finish
(relevance) Big goals are never achieved without strong resolve and vision. Despite doubts and fears, press ahead and gain rewards.
Perhaps every day in some way each of us can keep the storytelling magic alive by communicating a compelling, creative and passionate message – in the flesh. Try a story to get your message across.


OpenStreetsPGH explores new neighborhoods in 2018
OpenStreetsPGH series is back in 2018 with three free events, one newly extended route, and one brand new route on a brand new day! The event is organized by the bike and pedestrian advocacy organization, Bike Pittsburgh, who is inviting Pittsburghers to reimagine their streets as places for people, not just cars.
BikePGH is excited to announce that UPMC Health Plan has committed to the series as presenting sponsor of OpenStreetsPGH until 2020.
“UPMC Health Plan is pleased to be the presenting sponsor of OpenStreetsPGH since these community-wide events get people outside and active while helping to connect families with new neighborhoods through physical activity,” said Dr. Michael Parkinson, senior medical director at UPMC Health Plan. “We’re happy to encourage Pittsburghers of all ages to get fit while supporting what should be three record-breaking events this summer.”
OpenStreetsPGH is Pittsburgh’s fastest growing free event series that opens miles of streets to people of all ages and abilities. Last year, an estimated 90,000 people participated in three OpenStreetsPGH events and this year it’s estimated to draw over 100,000 participants.
“This year we will launch a new route, our longest one so far, transforming the East End to a car-free wonderland, giving more neighborhoods the opportunity to experience the joy that safe streets create. Connecting Homewood, Larimer, East Liberty, Shadyside, and North Point Breeze, we think this route has the potential to be the best route so far,” said Alexandria Shewczyk, marketing and communications manager at BikePGH.
OpenStreetsPGH offers something for everyone, from fitness workshops, to kids activities, shopping, brunch, community arts, and special promotions presented by over 100 local businesses and organizations. Three event hub stages around the routes will feature free fitness classes by the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh providing dance, strength, and mind & body workshops.
Check out the 2018 OpenStreetsPGH Schedule:
Last weekend of May, June, and July (9AM – 1PM)
Sunday, May 27th: Tunnel to Town Route
- 4 miles from Market Square, Downtown to Uptown through the Armstrong Tunnel to East Carson Street in the South Side.
- Where to go: The Peoples Hub at Market Square, Uptown Hub at Gist St, South Side Hub at 20th.
(NEWLY EXTENDED) Sunday, June 24th: Doughboy to Downtown Route
- So popular we had to extend it to include even more of Lawrenceville!
- Now a 4 mile route: take a trip from Market Square along Penn Avenue, from Downtown to the Strip District, and Butler Street from Doughboy Square to 52nd Street in Lawrenceville.
- Where to go: The Peoples Hub at Market Square, Strip District Hub at 28th, Lawrenceville Hub at 52nd St.
(NEW ROUTE, NEW DAY) Saturday, July 28th: OpenStreetsPGH visits the East End
- Explore the longest OpenStreetsPGH route ever with 4.4 mile loop in Pittsburgh’s East End traveling through Homewood, Larimer, East Liberty, Shadyside, and North Point Breeze.
- Where to go: Peoples Hub at Mellon Park, East Liberty Hub at Center Ave, Homewood Hub at Kelly St.
OpenStreetsPGH is inspired by the open streets movement – a global phenomenon promoting healthy outdoor activity and community engagement using city streets. Pittsburgh is one of hundreds of cities worldwide (over 100 in North America alone) that hold open streets events.
Unlike other events, OpenStreetsPGH does not necessitate a completely continuous street closure. At each event, car drivers will be able to cross the route at a dozen porous intersections along the route.
Each year, OpenStreetsPGH gets bigger and better. We’re expecting over 30,000 people at each event this summer! We can’t make this happen without your help. Join our volunteer team today and lets create a healthier, more vibrant city for everyone.
Media and the public are encouraged to visit http://openstreetspgh.org/media/, or follow OpenStreetsPGH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for updates and details on event happenings. For more information on how to get to OpenStreetsPGH visit http://openstreetspgh.org/getting-there/.
The event is organized by Bike Pittsburgh and is made possible through major support from UPMC Health Plan and the Colcom Foundation. Additional support is provided by, Peoples Natural Gas, the Benter Foundation, AARP, Red House Communications, Uber, and the Port Authority of Allegheny County.


LCD Monitors: Why You Should Buy Them
If youre in the market for a new monitor, you may have come across the term LCD monitor and wondered what it means. LCD stands for liquid crystal display and refers to a type of flat-panel display that uses liquid crystals to create images on the screen. LCD monitors have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Here are some reasons why you should consider buying an LCD monitor.
Better Image Quality
One of the biggest advantages of LCD monitors over other types of displays is their image quality. LCD monitors produce sharp, clear images with bright colors and deep blacks. This is due to the way that liquid crystals work. Each crystal is like a tiny shutter that can either block or allow light to pass through it. When a current is applied to the crystals, they open or close to create the image on the screen. This technology allows for a high level of control over the light that reaches your eyes, resulting in a more vibrant and detailed image.
Lower Power Consumption
Another benefit of LCD monitors is that they use less power than other types of displays. This is because they dont need to constantly refresh the entire screen like CRT monitors do. Instead, they only need to refresh the pixels that have changed. This means that LCD monitors consume less energy and produce less heat, making them more environmentally friendly and more cost-effective to operate.
Ease of Use
LCD monitors are also easy to use and maintain. They require no special calibration or adjustments, and they dont suffer from the flicker or distortion that can occur with CRT monitors. Additionally, LCD monitors are much lighter and more compact than CRT monitors, which can be bulky and difficult to move. This makes them a great choice for gamers or anyone who needs to take their monitor with them on the go.
Why You Should Buy an LCD Monitor
Whether youre a gamer, a professional designer, or just someone who wants a better viewing experience, an LCD monitor is a great investment. With their superior image quality, lower power consumption, and ease of use, LCD monitors offer a number of benefits that make them the ideal choice for anyone looking for a quality display. So why not buy one today and see the difference for yourself?


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Aanand L Rai to team up with Ranbir Kapoor
The buzz is that 'Raanjhanaa' director Aanand L Rai is planning a romantic comedy with Ranbir Kapoor
The buzz is that writer-director Aanand L Rai is planning a romantic comedy with Ranbir Kapoor. Though he is tightlipped about it for the moment, those in the know say that he is busy scripting it.
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The project is slated to roll next year. Rai is also making a sequel to his 2011 Kangna Ranaut starrer Tanu Weds Manu which is slated to go on the floors around June.


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Khalistan Liberation Front Chief Harminder Singh Mintoo, who had escaped from Nabha jail in Punjab along with five other inmates yesterday, was caught at Nizamuddin Railway station in Delhi as he was planning to flee to Mumbai and then to Goa, police said.
The militant outfit leader had trimmed his beard, moustache and hair and was hard to recognise when he was tracked down at the parking lot of the station late last night, the police said.
He was produced before Patiala House Court today and was sent to 7-day police custody.
Arvind Deep, special commissioner of police, Special Cell, said a pistol, six cartridges and some money was recovered from Mintoo.
“It was a pre planned thing, Mintoo was part of the module of the escapees,” he said.
"Punjab Police had suspicion about his movement towards Delhi and they contacted Delhi Police. Following intensive checking and tracking, he was arrested from the railway station last night," said the officer.
A team of Punjab police will now take him back to the state. It is the second arrest in the case. UP police last evening arrested the alleged "mastermind" of the daring daylight jailbreak, Parminder Singh.
Mintoo yesterday escaped along with five other prisoners in a sensational jailbreak after a dozen armed men in police uniform tricked the sentries into opening the gates of the jail in Patiala, nearly 200 km from here, and bolted out with the inmates while firing a hail of bullets.
The men, a little before 9 am, arrived in four cars at the gates of the jail with two handcuffed men, claiming they were bringing them back after a court hearing. After gaining entry, they snatched the rifle of a policeman and fired over 100 rounds.
The men had broken out six prisoners within 10 minutes and had drove off. A massive hunt was launched by the police which mistakenly fired at a car near a check-post around 25 km from the prison, killing a woman.
All the escapees went to different directions and Mintoo was dropped off around 70 km away at Haryana. He reportedly took a bus to Delhi from there.
Two abandoned cars have been found in Haryana's Kaithal district, one in in Pharal village and another in Solumajra. Kaithal in Haryana is about 70 km from Nabha in Punjab where the jailbreak incident took place.
One of the armed men involved in the jailbreak, Parminder alias Penda, was arrested in Kairana in Shamli district in western Uttar Pradesh yesterday when the getaway vehicle--a Toyota Fortuner--was intercepted at a check post.
He tried to flee but was apprehended. Police said that it has recovered an SLR and three other rifles from his possession.
He was today sent to 14-day judicial custody.
49-year-old Mintoo was arrested by Punjab Police after he was deported from Thailand in November 2014. He was wanted in 10 terror cases including the 2008 attack on Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and recovery of explosives at Halwara Air Force station in 2010.
The KLF chief was brought to India along with his key aide Gurpeet Singh 'Gopi' after Punjab Police, in coordination with central agencies, traced them in Thailand, a senior police official said.
Among the escapees was another terrorist Kashmira Singh, according to Punjab police chief Suresh Arora. Police say Kashmir Singh also travelled to Delhi with the apprehended absconders and they suspect that he may still be present in Delhi. A massive search operation is currently underway to nab him, police sources said.

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The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 update reloaded added the Chimera assault rifle as the third weapon in the Bruen Ops platform. Players can unlock the weapon by completing the multiplayer challenge, mining it in the DMZ, or purchasing a pack from the CoD Store. Follow this guide for the best Chimera loadout to use in MW2.
Best Modern Warfare 2 Chimera Weaponry
- To be: LK LZR 7mW
- Values: Ravage-8
- under the barrel: Lockgrip Precision-40
- Magazine: 45 round cartridges
- rear grip: Bruen Flash Grip
- Attachment Adjustment
- Values: Horizontal slider at +1.24 in
- under the barrel: Horizontal slider at -0.08 in.
- rear grip: Vertical slider at -0.61 oz and horizontal slider at -0.22 in
Chimera is a hybrid AR-SMG weapon that features fast fire rate and high mobility. For the aforementioned build, we have used attachments that further increase the mobility of the weapon and improve its accuracy a bit. The 7mW VLK laser and Bruen Flash rear grip help improve ADS and sprint-to-fire speeds. The stock further increases the weapon’s ADS and run speeds. For added recoil control, use the Lockgrip foregrip with the recommended tightening setting. Lastly, equip the 45-round magazine so you don’t run out of bullets too often during firefights.
Related: Best BAS-P Weaponry and Attachments in Modern Warfare 2
Best Modern Warfare 2 Chimera Class Setting
- primary weapon: Chimera
- secondary weapon: combat knife
- Tactical: Stun grenade
- Lethal: Semtex
- benefits package
- base advantage: Double Time and Battle Hardened
- additional benefit: Fast hands
- ultimate benefit: Ghost / Quick Fix
- field update: dead silence
Stay tuned to the pro gaming guides for more Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 content. In the meantime, head over to our article on the best Chimera loadouts and attachments in Warzone 2.


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The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative is seeking a part-time audiologist to join our department. RWHC provides services to hospitals located in south-central and southwestern Wisconsin. Services include diagnostic testing of all ages, working with ENT Clinics and hearing aid services. There is an established schedule for a group of hospitals that provides an opportunity to create rapport with hospital staff, physicians and patients. Along with a competitive salary/ benefits, travel time and mileage reimbursement and/or a company car are included. Candidates must have or be eligible for Wisconsin licensure. Email your resume to email@example.com.
RWHC is an equal opportunity employer
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About Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
RWHC (Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative) has been providing affordable and effective services to healthcare organizations since 1979. RWHC is owned and operated by forty-two, rural acute, general medical-surgical hospitals. The Cooperative's emphasis on developing a collaborative network among both freestanding and system affiliated rural hospitals distinguishes it from alternative approaches. RWHC offers a variety of programs and services to its members as well as to other clients across the nation.
Our Vision: Rural Wisconsin communities will be the healthiest in America.
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Rector Trainor reviews the events of Hilary Term 2019
The Men’s second boat, winners of ‘Blades’ in the Torpids rowing races. Photo: Blake Bullwinkel
The most striking event of Hilary Term at Exeter was the men’s second boat’s winning of ‘Blades’ in Torpids, the first such College triumph for a number of years. Rowers and coxes from all boats celebrated at the termly Boat Club dinner, which Marguerite and I attended in early March. Torpids proved successful overall for Exeter, another major stage of the College’s ‘rowing renaissance’.
Other athletic milestones included a Half Blue for graduate student Rakiya Farah (2018, BCL) for her best-among-women showing in the clay pigeon shooting Varsity match. Meanwhile, women’s football has been flourishing, only a year after the side was formed.
Rakiya Farah receives the award for ladies’ High Gun in the Varsity clay pigeon shooting competition. Photo: Stewart Humble
Of course students distinguish themselves at Exeter in many other ways. A fortunate handful of Exeter undergraduates made the annual early January trip to Williams College, this time without the blizzards that last year’s visitors experienced. During Hilary Term itself, graduate and undergraduate students as usual gave very able presentations on their research at ‘subject family dinners’, for Medical & Life Sciences, and for Mathematical & Physical Sciences. Also, student organisers collaborated with the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DAR) to stage alumni/student dinners for Law (held for the first time, with considerable success, on a Thursday evening) and for Biochemistry (the first such dinner for the subject in this series). Undergraduate helpers were key to the success of a special day in February for those holding offers (and their parents) for admission in October 2019. That same day, second year students were hosts in Hall at the annual Parents’ Dinner. Meanwhile, Exeter students were prominent in the 2019 Turl Street Arts Festival and, as in many years past, in planning ‘Ex Vac’ holidays for socially disadvantaged Oxford-area children. Students were key performers and organisers, too, in the College’s celebrations of Burns Night and Chinese New Year.
The latter featured many graduate students, and this term’s ‘graduate high table’, with many supervisors from other colleges in attendance, occurred on the evening of Valentine’s Day! In terms of academic endeavour, research student Christy Kin-Cleaves (2016, Computer Science), aided by an Exeter academic grant, shared the award for Best Student Paper at the International Workshop on Information Forensics and Security organised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In March the Exeter part of the annual winter graduation, at which mainly postgraduate degrees are conferred, featured the serving president of the MCR, Tom Hadfield (2017, Statistical Science), a current doctoral candidate who collected his master’s degree.
Diversity is very important to our students, as to other members of Exeter. Fittingly, Exeter joined other Oxford colleges in flying the Women’s Suffrage Banner on 14 December (the 100th anniversary of the General Election of 1918, the first in which some women could vote) and on 8 March, International Women’s Day. Graduate and undergraduate students alike strongly supported the College’s annual flying of the Rainbow Flag throughout February. Meanwhile, alumni volunteers are assisting the DAR in planning celebrations, starting in the autumn, marking the 40th anniversary of the coming of women to Exeter as students and Fellows.
The Rainbow Flag was flown throughout February for LGBT History Month
Exeter alumni have featured very positively in the news. Celebrated author Philip Pullman (1965, English) was knighted in the New Year Honours List. David Lametti (1991, Law) secured membership of the Canadian Cabinet as Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, joining his fellow Exonian Jonathan Wilkinson (1988, PPE), Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.
Fellows present and past have also been prominent. Professor Dame Carol Robinson (Chemistry) won the Novozymes Prize for 2019. The award recognises her innovations in the use of mass spectrometry for proteome analysis, which have highly positive implications for pharmaceutical breakthroughs. Also, the Princeton physicist Jo Dunkley, formerly Tutorial Fellow at Exeter, was appointed OBE. My immediate predecessor Rector Cairncross, Honorary Fellow, delivered her report on the Government’s review of press sustainability, which may lead to reforms in the regulation of social media, which threaten the finances of many a newspaper. Meanwhile, historian Giuseppe Marcocci organised in College a highly successful series of international seminars on Iberian history. The first was given by Professor Sir John Elliott (Regius Professor Emeritus of Modern History), in whose honour Exeter’s new junior research fellowship in Spanish History has been named. Also during Hilary Term, Professors Philipp Kukura (Chemistry) and Cath Green (Medical Genetics) gave striking lectures – on academic ‘failure’ and the anti-vaccination movement respectively – at subject family dinners.
Professor Dame Carol Robinson was awarded the Novozymes Prize for 2019 for her scientific breakthroughs in use of mass spectrometry for proteome analysis
Hilary Term featured four lively rector’s seminars. Clare Lombardelli, chief economic adviser at the Treasury, gave a richly detailed account of how British economic policy is made. Professor Richard Wendorf, Visiting Fellow, captured the attention of his audience with a painstaking analysis of the process by which previously ubiquitous capital letters became much scarcer in English publications after the mid-18th century. Sean Hagan, Visiting Fellow and former general counsel of the International Monetary Fund, provided an engaging and incisive analysis of recent and possible future financial crises. Emeritus Fellow Professor John Maddicott, the foremost historian of the College, presented a fascinating analysis of student life at Exeter in the first half of the 17th century. Finally, just after term ended, a discussion dinner on ‘political marketing’ mobilised social scientists from China, the USA and elsewhere in the UK as well as from Oxford (especially Exeter) itself.
Rectorial travels featured an Exeter drinks reception (sponsored by Chris Drake [1975, Jurisprudence]) in Hong Kong in January, a speech (organised by Dave Beaumont [1968, Mathematics]) to a pan-University audience in Nottingham in March, and trips later that month to Hong Kong (including an Exeter event facilitated by David Webb [1983, Mathematics]) and Tokyo (where long-standing Exeter friend Peter Thompson sponsored an exciting river cruise for Exonians), the site of this year’s University reunion in Asia.
Each term contains transitions. In February the College held a memorial service (when the choir distinguished itself, as it did throughout Hilary Term) for Professor Sir John Rowlinson FRS, eminent chemist and mountaineer, and emeritus fellow, who died last August. Pamela Stephenson, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, is very much alive and well but is moving to a position with the University of St Andrews in early April, having worked energetically on Exeter’s behalf right to the end of her time in the College. Experienced Oxford development director Yvonne Rainey will be Pamela’s interim replacement – ensuring continuity of alumni events and other DAR services – and the search for a permanent replacement is under way. Among the objectives of current fundraising, building on a major donation from an alumnus, is the long-postponed extensive renovation of Exeter’s listed library, aimed at providing working spaces fit for 21st century students. The architectural competition for the project is in full swing, with six firms shortlisted.
The late Professor Sir John Rowlinson FRS, Emeritus Fellow in Chemistry. Photo: Lizzie Maughan
Last but not least, the Governing Body – aided by a substantial donation from an alumnus – has decided to launch a major innovation to promote greater diversity in undergraduate entrants from the UK. Accompanied by extra resource and new tactics in the College’s outreach efforts designed to encourage more applications from non-traditional backgrounds, a ‘bridging’ scheme (‘Exeter Extra’) will include a residential course in September and further enrichment experiences during the academic year. Starting with a pilot in 2019/20, the programme will encourage tutors to admit candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds who are predicted to meet the College’s standard A-level admissions standards. Meanwhile, Exeter has sponsored eight places in the Target Oxbridge programme (four places funded directly by the College, with a further four funded thanks to generous College donors), which seeks to encourage applications from black candidates. There, as in ‘Exeter Extra’, academic achievement and potential will remain key, but the result of these initiatives should be, in due course, a more socially and ethnically diverse population of Exeter undergraduates.


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Determination of wind vectors from radar measurements is based on the relationship between the radar scattering properties of the sea surface and the magnitude and direction of winds over the sea surface. This relationship is illustrated in the diagram.
The diagram shows how the radar backscattering coefficient (the quantity which the radar measures) varies with wind direction over a range of wind speeds at an incidence angle of 35°. The curves in the diagram correspond to wind speeds of 4, 8, 16 and 24 m/s. In general:
- high wind speeds give rise to high levels of backscatter
- at a given wind speed, up and down winds are associated with higher backscatter levels than crosswinds
For each swath, ASCAT uses the along track motion of the satellite and three antennas oriented to broadside and 45° forwards and backwards from broadside, to observe the scattering coefficient of its resolution cells from three different directions. These groups of three measurements are then fitted to families of curves like those above to derive the wind speed and direction.

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With a storied line of crime procedurals under his belt ranging from a guest shot on Miami Vice and a major role on L.A. Law to starring in NYPD Blue and the late lamented Bluff City Law, Jimmy Smits wasn’t looking to go back down that path. That is, until Emmy Award-winning producer and director William Finkelstein, who knew Smits from back in the L.A. Law/NYPD Blue days, hipped the native New Yorker to the project the former was working on for CBS. All it took was mentioning where the neighborhood the show was going to be based in to catch Smits’ attention.
“William Finklestein and I were having conversations, because we keep in touch,” Smits shared. “He was getting ready to do a cop show and it kind of came on my radar specifically because of all the stuff that has transpired during COVID-19 with regards to this kind of spotlight on law enforcement transgressions and all of that. I told him good luck with that and it was beautiful to have this woman’s voice as the driving force behind this particular precinct. And the whole thing about community policing and then he said it was set in a section of New York called East New York that not too many people know about. I told him to stop right there because that was my Wonder Years place. When I came back from living a couple of years in Puerto Rico, I was going to school [in East New York]. Pretty much my junior high school, high school and first years of college were all in that neighborhood. That’s where my first child was born, when I started going to college and making the choice to become an actor. All of those things happened in East New York so I have an affinity for it.”
Smits plays veteran two-star Chief John Suarez who serves as a mentor to Amanda Warren’s Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood, whose character was recently promoted o head up East New York’s 74th Precinct. Rounding out the cast are a number of familiar faces (Rubin Santiago-Hudson’s officer Marvin Sandeford and Richard Kind’s Captain Stan Yenko) and new talent (Elizabeth Rodriguez’s Detective Crystal Morales and Olivia Luccardi’s officer Brandy Quinn). The driving narratives for East New York revolve around the complex relationship between law enforcement and local citizens in a lower income community of color. The combination of a talented cast and character-driven storylines were irresistible to Smits with the title locale being the deciding factor.
“For me, if you don’t have the character element in [a project] then I don’t want to see it,” Smits explained. “The stars felt like they aligned in regards to what’s happening with law enforcement and what’s been happening in New York along with women empowerment and having a character who is really a strong voice. We’ve come up with this ensemble of actors that is really tight and wonderful, but the characters are really compelling, unique and they each have their own spin on [the storylines]. It felt like something I really wanted to be a part of. And also for my old neighborhood—to kind of give props to it and give back in a way. That’s why I’m on this show.”
Having fallen in love with the art of acting, Smits was more than happy to share those talents that helped shape his career trajectory.
Raúl Juliá (March 9, 1940 to October 24, 1994)
“He was a brilliant, sanguine force of nature in terms of his acting ability. But the fact that he came from the place that my moms came from and his first language was Spanish. And he loved the classics. All of those things influenced me in terms of making a choice and me being able to see him out there working like that. It influenced me with regards to becoming an actor myself. He’s tops on the list.”
James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 to present)
“He is somebody that has broken barriers and has an immense love for the theater. I admire the work he’s done on film and through the years, he’s had a sustaining career.”
Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907 to June 29, 2003)
Rita Moreno (December 11, 2011 to present)
“Both of them in terms of powerful women who have come from minority/disadvantaged communities. Because of their ethnicity and gender, they’ve had to work twice as hard [to succeed]. That energy is fascinating to me.”
Peter Brook (March 21, 1925 to July 3, 2022)
“One day a director—who is very famous in the theater world named Peter Brook, came to this community group I was involved with as a kid. He had this international group of actors from Africa, a Nordic-looking woman, a Japanese kabuki actor and kind of created an international language of theater. [Ed. Note: International Centre for Theatre Research]. It fascinated me that theater has such power and it fermented for this teenager at the time—to see if I could really do this as a profession. A light went on in terms of the power of physicality, space and telling stories. That moment really influenced me. It’s like a marker for me.”
Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916 to June 12, 2003)
“I did this film called Old Gringo and it was another kind of marker for me. Greg became a mentor and a friend. He was someone whose activism, along with Jane Fonda’s, was something I looked at. Along with the way he carried his life and approached his feelings about the artist’s ability to enlighten while doing his work at the same time. It touched me in so many different ways.”
East New York airs on CBS on Sunday nights. Check local listings for times.

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How regional deal-making might affect Hezbollah and Lebanon
Khaled Abou Zahr / Arab News:
Hezbollah on Sunday staged war games at the border with Israel and asserted its readiness to confront Tel Aviv. Tensions have indeed been building up, ranging from rockets fired by Hamas to Israeli strikes in northern Syria, as well as in Gaza. Yet, this time, the message of this military display was not only addressed to Israel, as many analysts claimed, but also to the Lebanese. Despite Hezbollah claiming it was in relation to the annual celebration of the May 25, 2000, withdrawal of Israel from Lebanon, it was as much, if not more so, a reminder of May 7, 2008, when Hezbollah invaded Beirut and threatened all its opponents.
This show of force constitutes the biggest risk to the unity and future of Lebanon. Looking at the images and the journalists covering the military display, I am not even sure the missiles were pointing south; instead they may have been facing to the north: Lebanon. And so, those who advocate a strong, centralized Lebanese state were looking the other way and pretending to care about the issue of bikinis or burkinis on Saida beach. Meanwhile, they condemn federalism as a threat to the unity of the country. So, how does Hezbollah’s violation of central sovereignty play out in their views? Where are the Lebanese Armed Forces? How is such a group allowed to decide unilaterally on war and peace? And if Hezbollah already has de facto autonomous decision-making powers, why not give the same privilege to all? This display was an insult from Hezbollah to the entire Lebanese state. If proof were needed, this once again showed that Hezbollah’s agenda is not for Lebanon but clearly for the regime in Tehran. The timing of this message was also meant to make a statement that the political future of Lebanon is in its hands. The decision on who should be the next president, the next accused, the next everything, is their prerogative.
This comes as the Syrian regime is pushing for more influence in Lebanon. And incidentally, on this topic, we can notice a contradiction within the French foreign policy. While the French president’s team supports Suleiman Frangieh, a candidate with both the colors of Bashar Assad and Hezbollah, the French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna stated that Assad should be put on trial due to the “hundreds of thousands of deaths” and “chemical arms use” during the country’s civil war. Yet, Hezbollah’s troops collaborated in this massacre, they came to the rescue of Assad on the orders of Tehran, and they are still stationed in Syria with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. So, if Assad needs to be brought to justice, why engage with his allies on the political front in Lebanon? Should they not also be brought to justice for their crimes?
In reality, Hezbollah, just like Assad, has always been given international legitimacy, whether publicly or in the backstages of intelligence deal-making. Even Israel contributed to this recognition, especially after its withdrawal from Lebanon. The Israelis helped Hezbollah build up its international status. But, then again, this is a reflection of what is happening in Lebanon. If you want to talk to the real decision-maker, you will talk to Hezbollah. In the end, it controls and it decides. This week’s mini military display was also a reminder to everyone that the south is under Hezbollah’s control.

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Need To Know
adidas CodeChaos SE Golf Shoes Key Features:
- Boost Midsole: delivers long-lasting on-course comfort
- Rubber wrapping spikeless outsole: designed to provide traction and stability in all conditions
- Moulded EVA sockliner: offers enhanced comfort and allows shoes to be put on and taken off easily
Worn by notable golfers like Tyrrell Hatton and Daniel Berger, adidas' CodeChaos SE shoes represent a contemporary interpretation of the spikeless golf shoe. The distinctive design, characterised by a wrap-around sole, instantly sets these shoes apart, making them easily recognisable.
While opinions on the design may vary, there's no denying that it stands out as one of the most intriguing models currently available.
The innovative approach taken by adidas designers goes beyond aesthetics; they sought to redefine the traditional golf shoe. In doing so, they not only created a visually striking design but also seamlessly integrated some of the brand's most advanced technologies.
The objective was clear: to ensure that the CodeChaos shoes not only make a statement on the fairway but also deliver the performance expected by top-tier players in the game.
Eager to assess their performance, we took the CodeChaos shoes onto the course to test them in a variety of different conditions.
Let's get into it.
adidas CodeChaos SE Golf Shoes Looks:
Taking these shoes out of their box for the first time, our eyes were instantly drawn to the textured wrap-around sole that creeps up the side of the shoes.
constructed from a durable rubber, the wrap-around outsole is designed to provide greater traction, but it also takes centre stage as the most attention-grabbing design feature on the shoe.
In all honesty, we can't decide whether we love or hate the addition of this outsole. On one side, it does provide a nice point of difference from other shoes on the market, but on the other, it does look a little bit like a child's interpretation of what a cartoon superhero might wear to fight crime.
Elsewhere on the shoe, the traditional adidas three stripes feature a subtle cracked texture, which softens the branding well to fit in with the overall design.
In terms of shape, these shoes are broad where you want them to be, around the widest part of the foot, but form into a nicely rounded point at the toe to create a sleek and dynamic profile at address.
The enlarged heel tab is also a welcome addition, not only visually but also practically, allowing you to slip the shoes on with ease.
Overall, the predominantly white shoe looks smart and modern, and while the wrap-around sole may not be to everyone's taste, we must commend adidas for trying something a bit different.
adidas CodeChaos Golf SE Shoes Comfort and Performance:
Easily slid on, these shoes provide a snug fit, and we would recommend going half a size up if you are planning on purchasing a pair online.
While they were perhaps a touch narrow for our liking, these shoes do have plenty of cushioning around the heel and an excellent amount of bounce in the sole, thanks to the full-length Boost midsole.
Much like the adidas UltraBoost golf shoes, the full-length Boost midsole in the CodeChaos delivers one of the most enjoyable walking experiences of any shoe on the market.
Apart from the slight discomfort we experienced due to potentially having the shoes a half size too small, thanks to the lightweight, breathable construction these shoes deliver, you can quickly forget you are wearing golf shoes and not a pair of your favourite trainers.
In terms of traction there are certainly more stable golf shoes on the market. While they would undoubtedly provide plenty of grip in dry conditions, we tested them on fairly wet turf, and there was a bit of give in the swing that a full set of spikes could likely prevent.
All in all, these shoes are solid without being spectacular in the comfort and performance department. Had we gone half a size up, we might have rated them slightly better, but hopefully, you can learn from our mistake and get an ideal fit.
Should you buy the adidas CodeChaos SE Golf Shoes?
If you're looking for a modern golf shoe that provides no breaking in at all and all-day comfort in a unique and eye-catching design, then you should certainly consider trying on a pair of adidas CodeChaos golf shoes.
Worn by some of the best players in the game, these shoes deliver solid performance, and if you can get on board with the funky design, then there is a lot to love.
Just remember, go half a size up!


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Gingerbread Tiles Gift Box
WIth a box this pretty, it's too good not to put on display! We complemented this gorgeous box with shimmery gold ribbon and fresh holiday greenery for a ready-to-gift option that's inexpensive and perfect for teachers,coworkers, neighbors, friends, housewarmings, hostess gifts, and client thank yous.
Indulge in a bit of nostalgia this holiday season with these sophisticated and delicious gingerbread tiles. Perfectly flavored with clove and cinnamon, the gingerbread is hand-rolled and trimmed, then intricately engraved with a stunning holiday design. Finally, it is iced with a delicate vanilla glaze that highlights the surface of the cookie. Enjoy with a cup of tea, or give as a festive and thoughtful holiday hostess gift! Each 10 oz. box contains 3 large, individually wrapped pieces of gingerbread.


Rails and Mounts
Sadly there is only one option for the K1 type rifles.
The heavy quadrail handguard set.
The gas piston rifles, however, have many scope mount options to choose from.
A note about "co-witnessing": A Daewoo is not an AR. There is, at this time, no mechanism to install a folding front sight on a Daewoo rifle.
Requests about "co-witnessing" dimensions rely on measurements of innumerable optics options and this is information that we don't have and don't know.
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High Wycombe Library Events
I’ll be reading excerpts from and talking about Silt Road in High Wycombe this coming week.
On Wednesday 17th I’ll be at Flackwell Heath Community Library (starts 1930). Tickets are available from the library, priced £5 (£3 for Friends of the Library).
On Thursday 18th I’ll be at the main High Wycombe Public Library (starts 1900). Tickets available on the door, priced £2.
Signed books will be on sale at both events. Hope to see you there!
2 Responses to “High Wycombe Library Events”
Many thanks for the excellent talk on the ‘Silt Road’ last night, it was fascinating to hear something of the context of the book, and also get an opportunity to view some of your photographs of the river itself in the gallery space.
I found it a thought-provoking evening, and well worth the drive out of London to attend. It was a chance to ponder upon our ‘individual search for paradise’; and reflect on our often ambivalent attitude towards the rich and multi-layered landscape on our doorstep – great stuff!
I hope the gestation for the next one doesn’t take 10+ years this time!
Best wishes, and good luck with the book,
Thanks Nick. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. We had a really good crowd and atmosphere I thought. With very best wishes, Charles.


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Diana Simon: Area not much changed
This letter is in response to your poll asking for our opinion on the overall effect of legalized pot on the Steamboat community.
I think in an alternate statement that legalization has not made much difference in the use of marijuana. I suspect that just as many users existed before as do afterward. Though, the smell of marijuana is in the air more often.
Truly, more sellers are making legal money and paying taxes than before the law change.
I can’t speak for the community but can express my viewpoint. Twenty-five or 30 years ago, I would have been elated with the legalization of pot. Since that time, my experience and study affect my thoughts.
According to “The Hidden Addiction” by Phelps, M.D., and Nourse, M.D., (copyright 1986), “addiction is the direct result of a biochemical error, as yet unidentified, that is passed down genetically from generation to generation.”
These doctors thought that “this biochemical flaw…a deep-seated and pervasive disturbance in carbohydrate metabolism” causes persons having this flaw to be vulnerable to addiction of many different substances. Sugar is considered the first basic addiction.
I haven’t scientifically studied the topic of addiction recently, and the book quoted was written many years ago. However, I have had experience talking with people who are addicts and those who are not; a difference exists.
I think that marijuana should be legalized as is alcohol. Either substance causes “a craving for more” within a biologically-sensitive person.
I think that with the legalization of marijuana the most important task is encouraging openness across generational boundaries. In other words, parents talking with children about the realities, pros and cons, of using marijuana — that becoming addicted to or dependent on marijuana is possible, depending on the biochemistry of each individual — that depending on any mind-altering substance can interfere with the direct perception of reality.
Diana Simon, R.N., M.S.
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The Naperville District 203 School Board is expected Monday to learn of the administration's top pick for the new Naperville North high school principal.
The candidate will replace Jack Lorenz, who was hired in 1998 but recently announced he was leaving this summer to become the principal at Highland Park High School.
The board is expected to discuss the issue during a closed session, but no action is expected at Monday's meeting. A board vote is expected later this month.
The candidate comes with strong support from three school committees representing the North community: staff, parents and students.
According to sources close to the process, the favored candidate is a high school principal in northwestern Illinois. The district also seriously considered a former Naperville administrator who is now the principal at another suburban high school.
Russ Bryan, associate superintendent for secondary education, would not confirm details of the process.
"At this point, we have not offered anyone the job," Bryan said Thursday. He said he expects the final decision to be announced next week.
About 40 educators applied for the position, but only candidates who were working as high school principals were called in for interviews. Bryan presented a slate of three finalists to the committees for interviews.
He said the committees were asked to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate.
"The committees identified strengths for all three, but certainly one candidate had a greater number of strengths," Bryan said. Bryan said all three candidates were well qualified for the post and the committee process was crucial to making the final determination.
Marianne Boyajian, president of the Naperville North Home and School Association and a member of the parent committee interviewing the candidates, declined Thursday to confirm her committee's top pick for the job.
When Lorenz announced his resignation in March, Boyajian said she was concerned that top-notch candidates would be discouraged by the district's financial turmoil and recent political upheaval. But those fears didn't materialize, she said.
She added that she was impressed by the qualifications of the finalists, and she is confident that the committees' opinions were considered very seriously by District 203 administrators.
She said North parents were looking for a principal who had a proven record of building consensus among staff, students and parents.
"The very first thing we were looking for was someone whose answers always came back to the students," Boyajian said. "We were looking for someone who was excited about coming here, who had an appreciation for solidarity ... but also could make the tough decisions."
The scramble to fill this position by year's end caught many in the district by surprise. Lorenz, who was in the first year of a five-year contract and will have to pay a $25,000 penalty for leaving early, was known in the school as a hands-on innovator who pushed for changes that challenged the status quo. Parents said they appreciated the fact that Lorenz was not willing to rest on North's reputation as a premier high school, and wanted his replacement to share that vision.
Lorenz said he decided to leave because it became clear that the district did not have the financial resources to build a better high school.


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About Baby Panda’s Emotion World
1. Baby Panda’s Family and Friends: The Perfect App for Teaching Social Skills to Children
Are you worried about your child’s shy nature or their difficulty in getting along with others? Do you wonder how to teach them important social skills such as sharing and caring for others? Look no further than Baby Panda’s Family and Friends, an innovative and engaging app that helps children learn the art of socializing in a fun and interactive way.
1.1 Why is socializing important for children?
Socializing is a crucial skill that children need to develop from an early age. It not only helps them build strong relationships with family and friends but also prepares them for success in school and later in life. When children learn how to interact positively with others, they gain confidence, empathy, and the ability to communicate effectively.
1.2 How does Baby Panda’s Family and Friends help children with social skills?
Baby Panda’s Family and Friends is a unique app that offers a range of simulation games designed to teach children important social skills. Through these games, children can learn how to greet others, express gratitude, share their belongings, and take care of their siblings.
2. Features of Baby Panda’s Family and Friends
Baby Panda’s Family and Friends offers a variety of features that make it an ideal tool for teaching social skills to children. Let’s take a closer look at some of these features:
2.1 Learning through simulation scenarios
The app provides a relaxed and pleasant simulation environment where children can learn important social skills. They can practice saying “hello” and “thank you” in various scenarios, helping them develop good manners and polite behavior.
2.2 Cultivating social awareness through sharing
One of the key aspects of socializing is learning how to share with others. Baby Panda’s Family and Friends offers games that encourage children to share their toys and snacks with their buddies. By doing so, children develop a sense of social awareness and experience the joy of making friends.
2.3 Caring for others and developing empathy
In one of the games, children get to help a penguin named Rudolph take care of his little sister. By acting as a responsible big brother or sister, children learn the importance of caring for others and develop empathy. This not only enhances their social skills but also fosters a sense of responsibility and compassion.
2.4 Learning through play and gaining emotional intelligence
Baby Panda’s Family and Friends understands that children learn best when they are engaged and having fun. The app uses interesting game scenarios to teach social skills, allowing children to learn as they play. By engaging in these games, children can develop higher emotional intelligence, which will help them make even more friends and enjoy harmonious family relationships.
3. About BabyBus
BabyBus is a renowned educational brand that is dedicated to nurturing children’s creativity, imagination, and curiosity. Their products are designed from the perspective of children, helping them explore the world on their own. With over 400 million fans worldwide, BabyBus offers a wide variety of products, videos, and educational content for children aged 0-8.
3.1 A vast collection of educational apps
BabyBus has released over 200 educational apps, each designed to teach children various skills and knowledge. These apps cover a wide range of topics such as health, language, society, science, art, and more. With BabyBus apps, learning becomes a fun and interactive experience for children.
3.2 Nursery rhymes and animations
In addition to educational apps, BabyBus has also produced over 2500 episodes of nursery rhymes and animations. These captivating and engaging videos help children learn important concepts while enjoying music and colorful visuals.
3.3 Contacting BabyBus
If you have any questions or feedback regarding Baby Panda’s Family and Friends or any other BabyBus products, you can reach out to their customer support team at [email protected]. They are always ready to assist you and provide the best possible experience for you and your child.
3.4 Visit the BabyBus website
To explore the wide range of educational content provided by BabyBus, visit their official website at http://www.babybus.com. Here, you can find more information about their products, watch videos, and discover new ways to engage your child in learning.
With Baby Panda’s Family and Friends, teaching social skills to your child has never been easier or more enjoyable. Let them embark on a journey of learning and discovery with BabyBus, where education meets entertainment.

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When: Until 5 August 2018
Where: Vitra Design Museum Gallery, Charles-Eames-Straße 2, Weil am Rhein
How much: Full € 11,00 / Concession € 9,00
More info: Vitra Design Museum website
Opening last week at Germany’s Vitra Design Museum, the exhibition Bas Princen. Image and Architecture looks at the Dutch artist’s examination of the relationship between architecture and image. The show explores a wide range of built structures, from Modernist classic Vanna Venturi House and Italian Renaissance buildings to a 1930s New York skyline and crumbling Egyptian pyramids, ultimately asking the question – what happens to the physical material and spatial qualities of these spaces when they are captured as photographs?
Bas Princen, who trained formally as an industrial designer and architect before turning his camera lens onto architectural and urban landscapes, presents this project as a series of large scale photographs printed on Japanese rice paper, a printing process that gives them texture and depth, changing them from one dimensional representations of existing architectural works to objet d’arts in their own right.
Main image: Detail #4 (Le Stryge, anonymous cyanotype, 1860, collection CCA, Montreal), 2018, courtesy Bas Princen


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Juliet Larkin-Gilmore: Frederick Douglass Day 2018
Although Frederick Douglass was born into bondage, and never knew his birthdate, he chose to celebrate every year on February 14. Members of the Vanderbilt community gathered to celebrate Douglass’ elected birthday and his legacy by transcribing documents from the Freedmen’s Bureau Papers, making these important records more accessible to researchers worldwide, in a multi-institutional event organized by the Colored Conventions Project with the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Frederick Douglass Day 2018
Over thirty Vanderbilt students and faculty joined together yesterday to sing “Happy Birthday” (Stevie Wonder edition) to Frederick Douglass. Douglass was born into slavery and did not know his birthday, but chose to celebrate it on February 14. In honor of his 200th birthday, the Digital Humanities Center hosted a transcribe-a-thon of the Freedmen’s Bureau Records. The event originated with the Colored Conventions Project at the University of Delaware and over 65 institutions across the U.S. participated and watched the livestream from the CCP and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Using the Smithsonian Transcription Center’s platform, over 10,000 people transcribed, edited, and reviewed high-resolution images of nineteenth-century, handwritten documents from the Freedmen’s Bureau’s North Carolina records.
The federal government established the Freedmen’s Bureau, formerly the Bureau ofRefugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, in the aftermath of the Civil War to aid emancipated African Americans and poor White Southerners. The Bureau aimed to provide food, protection, medical assistance, legal aid to obtain back wages and pensions, and promoted education and legal marriages among former slaves. It also negotiated labor contracts for African Americans in the South. However, Congress underfunded the Freedmen’s Bureau and it ceased operations in 1872.
But its papers live on for researchers and future generations. Due to advances in imaging technologies, the Smithsonian has been able to capture high-quality photos of the documents. However, OCR technology cannot decipher handwriting (and many different handwriting styles no less). So, it falls to volunteer transcribers to turn the images into raw texts, making them searchable and therefore more useable to scholars and the interested public. At our transcribe-a-thon, we learned this was easier said than done. Deciphering script can prove challenging, especially for those of us who do not regularly write in cursive. But teamwork made it possible, both in the moment and as part of the official procedure. Microcrowdsourcing with the transcribers at my tables helped tremendously with illegible words. Moreover, the Smithsonian Transcription Center’s platform is designed so that one volunteer transcribes, then a second random volunteer double-checks the transcription and makes necessary edits. Finally, the Smithsonian reviews the text.
Repetition also helped with the process. I ended up transcribing and reviewing a set of documents dealing with a physician from a Freedmen’s Bureau hospital in North Carolina who stole supplies from the Bureau and sold them for his own profit. Knowing his name and those of the involved parties, as well as their military ranks, made transcribing the second, third, and forth documents a lot smoother.
As a historian, I feel a thrill jumping into a particular moment from the past and it seemed everyone at the event shared my enthusiasm. Knowing we were 10,000-strong across the U.S. added to the excitement. The livestream from CCP and NMAAHC started off with “Lift Every Voice and Sing”—the Black American National Anthem—and included a reading from Douglass’s 1876 speech, histories of the Colored Conventions Movement and the Freedmen’s Bureau, and lots of shots of cakes and cookies from various events. Our cupcakes were from the Cupcake Collection, which followed a pizza feast from Slim & Husky’s, both Black-owned businesses in Nashville (and both offering delicious food).
I hope this event inspires us to host future transcribe-a-thons here at Vanderbilt. Or that it inspires others to volunteer an hour here or there to transcription. The Smithsonian Transcription Center is available 24/7 (and I have to admit I have found myself transcribing late at night for fun). All in all, we had a wonderful time celebrating Frederick Douglass Day. Many thanks to the Colored Conventions Project, my co-coordinator Nathan Dize (French Dept.), Mickey Casad and Jim Waters from the Digital Humanities Center for making this happen, Mona Frederick from the Robert Penn Warren Center for her support and co-sponsorship.

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At the UFC 193 post-fight press conference UFC President Dana White stated that Holly Holm’s KO win over Ronda Rousey certainly shook up the UFC women’s bantamweight division. In addition, a potential superfight with Cris Cyborg certainly had lost some of its hype.
She spoke to MMAFighting via text message:
“She underestimated Holly Holm. Everyone, even Dana White, was saying Cyborg would be next after she gets past Holly. Look at what Ronda said after the weigh-ins. You don’t play with God.”
Cyborg revealed that she is still interested in a fight with Rousey, and that she is still working on cutting down to 140 pounds for her upcoming fight, which would likely ultimately lead to a cut to 135 for a fight with Rousey.
In addition, Cyborg believes that in a rematch between Holm and Rousey, Holm wins once again.
“I think Holly wins again.”This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM


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When you call the name ‘Wizkid’ everybody immediately knows who you are talking about but if you talk about Ayo Balogun, a lot of people might not really know whom you are talking about.
Well, they are one and the same person as Wizkid is only just a nickname he gave himself when he started his music career. Wizkid’s real names are Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun.
Here are 10 other things you didn’t know about this young, successful musical super star.
1. He Began Singing at the Age of 11
Although it might have taken some years before he finally broke into limelight, Wizkid is not exactly a kid in the music industry. He started singing at the young age of 11 in local churches. At that young age, Wizkid could already handle being a vocalist as well as being a lead singer in the church choir.
He has also been a songwriter and been hanging around prominent people in the music industry for a very long time before he broke into limelight.
2. He was a Member of a Gospel Singing Group “Glorious Five”
Although their albums might not have been much of a hit, Wizkid was actually a member of a gospel singing group called ‘Glorious five’ and they released an album together before they eventually parted ways after Wizkid decided to pursue a solo career in pop music. The group consisted of Wizkid and four of his other church friends.
3. Wizkid is a Father
Many fans have playfully suggested that he change his name to ‘Wizdad’ as he is no longer a kid but now a father to a very handsome boy, Boluwatife Balogun. Boluwatife was born on October 2010 by his babymama, Oluwanishola Ogudugu. Although Wizkid publicly denied having a son for a very long time, he eventually owned up in October 2013 after he put up warm birthday wishes for his son’s 3rd birthday.
4. He Used to Be Known as Lil’ Prince
Well, if you ever hear the name Lil’Prince being used in reference to Wizkid, don’t be amused because Wizkid used to be called Lil’ Prince during his gospel singing days.
5. Wizkid is Highly Controversial
This is one Nigerian artist that is always in the news for both good and crazy things. There’s always one crazy story, fight or beef involving Wizkid.
6. He was Born in 1990
Wizkid was born in 1990 and that makes him 28 years presently in the year 2018.
7. He is Dating Tania Omotayo Wizkid has been going steady with this young, beautiful lady Tania Omotayo, who is now somewhat of a celebrity too as her relationship with Wizkid has made her a popular face in the entertainment scene.
Update: Wizkid and Tania who is now an actress are no longer together.
8. He owns a Record Label
After parting ways with EME music, his former record label, Wizkid went on to start his own record label, Starboy Records and now has a couple of artist signed under the label as well.
9. Wizkid has a Unique Voice
One thing that that has undoubtedly helped his success in the music industry is his unique voice. Wizkid’s voice.
10. He is a Friend of Drake and Chris Brown
Wizkid is said to be friends with well known musicians such as Chris Brown and Drake to mention a few. They have done a couple of songs together such as ojuelegba and come closer. They have also been pictured together several times hanging out.
My regards to wizkid,
I love u both ur song, keep it up.
Am also a musician but no sponsor,
I wish if u could read this, am also one of ur fans,
I know oneday u shall read this, help a brother to become a musician.
You are sure baba
wizkid is my favorite abeg
I am from south Africa and I love 9ja songs
Wizkid is always the best
Am in love with wizkid. Wizkid is one of my favorite artist in Africa. He styles of musics are unique. Much love Wizkid
I love ur songs most especially ur voice
More blessings wizzy ????????
God bless u and ur family
life of a king in d music industry
ayo u r highly orientated just keep it on
I pray dat I get to ur level also
WizKid my crush,oooh gish I’m crushing on him
I like WizKids songs
I love u and ur songs.keep it up guy.
Wiz kid you are baba I have never seen a guy like you in Africa that will do what you have ever don in your music recode even what the say davido is more then you for me you are the best and ever remend the best wiz kid I pray one day you gonna email me to hangout with you am from Cameroon not from naija my contact +237679571657
God bless u wizkid I luv u ur songs aka star boy wizzy baba nla
God bless wizkid I love u an ur songs starrr boyyyy Na baba wiz baba nla
what is yor state of origin wizkid
I love wizkid and will forever throughout his day(I mean his music not him)
i want to be a celebrity in good way but i dont hv sponsor som one help please note if any bad group is made to be join minuise me out pls thanks for reading add me on facbook by this no. 07013768516
Wizzy that’s my no 1 artist in Nigeria followed by none.
I love wizknigger because he is a thinkfull handsome nigger
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It is often said that “markets are at bad news lows”, and even a Hollywood screenwriter could not have written a tougher news chapter for the crypto market than what we saw in November – the month where FTX went bankrupt and savings and loan programs at Gemini and Genesis frozen.
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The St. John the Baptist Parish Council has postponed voting on Parish President Natalie Robottom's proposed 2014 budget. Instead, the council has elected to hold another special meeting next Monday to discuss the spending plan.
The sticking point continues to be a 5 percent across-the-board raise Robottom has proposed for her executive staff and herself that totals about $55,000.
Although the budget includes across-the-board raises for all of the parish's nearly 300 employees, a majority of the Parish Council members have balked at approving raises for non-classified employees and for Robottom, who they say are already well compensated.
However, Robottom has argued that she and her staff -- many of whom hold advanced degrees and years of administrative experience -- are just as deserving of raises as the classified employees. She has said that the executive staff is being unfairly scrutinized and targeted.
At the behest of Councilman Larry Snyder, the Parish Council unanimously approved postponing the budget ordinance until Dec. 30. He also made a motion, again approved unanimously, that the administration provide a list of all non-classified employees and their salaries for each department.
Robottom already has provided a list of 15 employees, directors and special assistants, who are considered non-classified salaried employees. That lists includes current salaries, department assigned and the proposed increase.
After the meeting, Snyder said he is concerned about the parish's spending on non-classified salaries and believes that they are "out of whack" with surrounding parishes.
"Most of the council believe that we've got to control that non-classified salary line item," Snyder said. "We need to know exactly what is going under that line item."
Robottom said she provided the Parish Council last month with the information they requested during Monday's meeting. She disagrees with Snyder's assessment that her staff's salaries exceed those of neighboring parishes. She said she sent a salary comparisions chart to the council last month that shows some positions in St. John are below their neighbors. For example, in St. James Parish, which has a population of 22,000, the parish president's salary is $153,000. In St. Charles Parish, with a population of 53,000, the parish president's salary is $98,284.
The salary for St. John's chief administrative officer is $94,500, in St. Charles it's $84,999 and in St. James it has a range of $72,800 to $104,000. The chief finance officer in St. John's salary is $88,000, in St. Charles the finance officer's salary is $111,423 and in St. James the finance director's salary ranges from $72,800 to $104,000.
However, Robottom said the salary should not be viewed without taking into consideration the amount of experience, skills and education the person brings to the position.
Robottom counters that Snyder's motion was not made out of concern about salary costs, but a control grab. She points to Snyder's request during Monday's meeting to add $30,000 to the budget to increase hours for four part-time code enforcement officers.
In an email sent to the media, Robottom said the contract for the officers have been in place for less than a year and that "(Snyder) nor any of the council members have requested performance evaluations or performance status on either of them, but is proposing to increase the number of hours worked."
In a move that underscores the Parish Council's current mood for control, councilwoman Jaclyn Hotard also requested that the parish's attorney seek a legal opinion from the state attorney general's office or the legislative auditor on whether the administration would be able to redirect earmarked money in the budget for other items after the budget has been approved.
"Once the council has voted on a budget and line items are encumbered, is it allowable, according to the Louisiana Public Budget Act, for those fund to be used for purposes that it wasn't budgeted for?" Hotard asked. "I'd like clarification on that."
That motion passed unanimously without discussion.
The executive staff raises, which would cost about $55,000, less than one-tenth of one percent of the total budget, have dominated the budget talks and were the target of a special council meeting in November. During that meeting, the Parish Council made a motion to freeze the salaries at their current levels, saying most of the directors received increases last year.
Robottom did not get a raise last year. Under the parish's charter the president can only get a raise every two years and it has to be approved by a two-thirds vote of the council. However, some council members say Robottom's $143,000-salary is more than adequate and exceeds the salaries of parish presidents in larger communities.
A previous council adopted the current salary structure during former Parish President Bill Hubbard's term in 2008. The parish president's salary was set to automatically increase with the sheriff's pay. The automatic pay increase was later rescinded.
Only Cheryl Millet and Hotard remain from that previous council. Millet voted against the raise for Hubbard, while Hotard supported it.
The budget, which has to be adopted by the Parish Council by Dec. 31, includes revenues of $60.7 million, the bulk of which stems from property and sales taxes.
The plan also calls for $58 million in expenditures, the majority of it, about $21 million, on salaries and benefits for the parish's nearly 300 employees. That is about $1 million more than was budgeted in 2013.
If the Parish Council does not approve a budget by Dec. 31, Robottom's budget is automatically adopted.
Because of the New Year's holiday, the council will meet at noon on Monday, Dec. 30. The special meeting will be held in the council's chambers at the Percy Hebert Building, 1801 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace.

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Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) are aiming to develop robots that can both manoeuvre around on land and take to the skies.
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Pakistan shoots down Iranian drone near border
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Atkinson v. Colvin
JUDGMENT on Attorney Fees. Signed by Peter A. Moore, Jr., Clerk of Court on 12/21/2017. (Collins, S.)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
NANCY A. BERRYHILL,
Commissioner of Social Security,
Decision by Court.
This action came before the Honorable Louise W. Flanagan, Chief United States District Judge, for
consideration of plaintiff’s application for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED in accordance with the court’s order entered
December 21, 2017, that plaintiff is entitled to attorney’s fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act
and is specifically awarded $3,900.00.
This Judgment Filed and Entered on December 21, 2017, and Copies To:
Kristin Gordon (via CM/ECF Notice of Electronic Filing)
Christian M. Vainieri (via CM/ECF Notice of Electronic Filing)
December 21, 2017
PETER A. MOORE, JR., CLERK
/s/ Sandra K. Collins
(By) Sandra K. Collins, Deputy Clerk
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